# Carmela's Taqueria > Hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant with a small, takeout-focused space and limited seating. Atmosphere feels chill and relaxed, attracting people grabbing food quickly, often after work. Known for authentic tacos like al pastor and carne asada, it gets packed fast despite its size. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Carmela's-Taqueria - Address: 1206 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17732755321 - Website: http://carmelastaqueria.com/ ## What it is good for - Seafood — 10/10 - Carne Asada — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Taco — 9.5/10 - Mexican Food — 9/10 - Al Pastor — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Burrito — 8.7/10 - Salsa — 7.8/10 - Guacamole — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "The food here is simple yet delicious." - "I thought the al pastor tacos were some of the best I ever tasted." - "The guacamole is super fresh and tastes like pure avocado goodness." ## Good to know - Parking is limited, so consider arriving early or using public transport. - Expect long wait times during peak hours, especially on weekends. - The taqueria has limited seating, making it a popular takeaway spot. - Prices are reasonable for Chicago, with tacos starting around $3. - Credit cards are accepted, but cash is recommended for quicker service. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.