# Carnitas El Paisa Alegre # 1 Taqueria > Mexican restaurant offers authentic meats like carnitas, goat, and seafood with large burritos and varied tacos including cabeza and steak. The space feels clean and cozy, usually allowing seating even when busy. Prices tend to be high, and salsa comes in small portions with extra charges. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Carnitas-El-Paisa-Alegre-1-Taqueria - Address: 46 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18478088992 ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Food — 9.5/10 - Burrito — 9.3/10 - Carnitas — 8.8/10 - Mexican Food — 8.7/10 - Taco — 8.3/10 - Carnitas Tacos — 6.3/10 - Salsa — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "I experienced the best carnitas and tacos here." - "You have to pay a dollar for extra salsa here." - "I found the burritos to be huge and delicious." ## Good to know - The restaurant sells out of carnitas, so plan to arrive early. - The head taco is served only on Fridays, so plan your visit accordingly. - Extra sauces cost a dollar each, so budget accordingly. - A long line is common during peak hours, especially on weekends. - Outside drinks are not allowed, so plan to purchase beverages on-site. ## 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.