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and bolo ties. Standout menu items were duck confit tlacoyo and the roasted sweet potato with citrus, peanuts, and mint (a delicate marriage of sweet and savory) as well as the Surf & Turf One-Hitter with A5 Wagyu and ostera caviar in a crispy shell, and Pork al Pastor, a pork blade chop with pineapple and adobo. Everything we sampled from the cold offerings was exceptional, particularly the ceviche with prawns. If you know anyone in the El Carlos familia, perhaps give them a ring, since we know scoring a 7 pm res right now is difficult. As we always say, it's good to know a family member. El Carlos Elegante, 1400 N. Riverfront Blvd., 214.277.1800, elcarloselegante.com. Whole fish with mint mojo, fennel, and herbs Duck confit tlacoyo