# El Norteño > Old building with a no-frills setup and a small ordering counter creates a simple, cash-only experience. Outdoor seating faces a busy intersection, making it noisy, while the atmosphere stays quiet and family-oriented. Large menu and colorful mural add character to the otherwise modest space. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/El-Norteño1 - Address: 1002 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona, United States - Phone: +16022544629 - Website: http://elnortenoaz.com/ ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Dinner Spots — 10/10 - Pizza — 10/10 - Authentic — 9.4/10 - Food — 9.4/10 - Taco — 9.3/10 - Chili — 8.9/10 - Enchiladas — 8.9/10 - Mexican Food — 8.8/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.8/10 - Salsa — 8.5/10 - Carne Asada — 8.1/10 - Breakfast Burrito — 8/10 - Tamales — 8/10 - Burrito — 7.8/10 ## What people say - "I found the Mexican food here to be really very good and authentic." - "I thought the carne asada tacos were the best I've ever had." - "I found the lunch and dinner specials to be really affordable." ## Good to know - El Norteño offers daily lunch and dinner specials. - The restaurant accepts only cash payments. - Customers may have to wait outside in the heat for their orders. - El Norteño has specials that include a drink. - Outdoor seating is limited and not well maintained. ## 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.