# EL Taco Express > Dark and simple space with limited seating and no heat near the order area. Tacos stand out for their seasoned steak and a unique hint of cinnamon in birria, drawing a crowd seeking authentic Mexican flavors. Quick service and affordable prices define the experience despite the modest setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ELTacoExpress - Address: 8548 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17733592231 - Website: https://order.toasttab.com/online/el-taco-express ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Quesadilla — 8.3/10 - Salsa — 8.3/10 - Carnitas — 8.3/10 - Dinner Spots — 7.9/10 - Food — 7.9/10 - Mexican Food — 7.5/10 - Taco — 7.3/10 - Authentic — 7.3/10 - Delivery — 6/10 - Nachos — 6/10 - Burrito — 5.4/10 ## What people say - "I thought the Mexican food, especially the tacos, was fresh and tasty." - "The dinner spots here are so affordable, I paid $9.99 for a three-taco dinner." - "I found the prices here to be very affordable." ## Good to know - The price of the birria dinner is $13.99 for three tacos, rice, beans, and a soda. - Expect high prices for tacos compared to other local options. - The restaurant maintains a clean environment for dining. - Check your order before leaving to ensure everything is included. - The total cost for a meal can be around ten dollars. ## 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.