# El Paisa Alegre #2 El Original > Mexican restaurant offers authentic carnitas and rich birria tacos with a family-owned vibe. Atmosphere feels cold and loud, with music that repeats often. Prices run high, and the place closes earlier than posted hours. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/El-Paisa-Alegre-2-El-Original - Address: 1 S Wolf Rd, Prospect Heights, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18478136987 ## What it is good for - Salsa — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Carnitas Tacos — 10/10 - Breakfast — 9.2/10 - Carnitas — 8.6/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - Mexican Food — 8.3/10 - Taco — 7.6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is flavorful and delicious." - "The carnitas here are tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection." - "The breakfast here is delicious and generously portioned." ## Good to know - On Taco Tuesdays, all meat tacos are only $1.50 each. - You can easily enjoy a meal for under $10 on Taco Tuesday. - The restaurant is family-run and values its community. - Check your receipt before leaving as they don't provide a bill to review. - The establishment is always busy, indicating its popularity. ## 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.