# El Cartel > Small dining space offers both indoor and shaded outdoor seating with a pleasant atmosphere and affordable prices. Menu blends Mexican and Argentine influences, featuring large portions and standout items like loaded fries and street tacos. The vibe is casual and convenient, suited for quick, flavorful meals. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElCartel - Address: 5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +13239311281 ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Taco — 9.2/10 - Nachos — 9/10 - Quesadilla — 8.8/10 - Salsa — 8.3/10 - BBQ — 8.3/10 - Mexican Food — 8.2/10 - Food — 7.7/10 - Empanadas — 7.5/10 - Seafood — 7.5/10 - Burrito — 6.8/10 - Outdoor Space — 6.3/10 - Outdoor Seating — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "I loved the Mexican food, especially the tasty tacos with pineapple." - "The food here is fresh, well-seasoned, and really flavorful." - "I loved that everything on the menu was affordable." ## Good to know - Metered parking is scarce due to nearby events, but loading zone parking is available after 6 pm. - The prices at El Cartel are reasonable and menu items are affordable. - El Cartel offers a variety of dishes including tacos, burritos, and empanadas. - Fellow vegetarians should note that the vegetarian burrito contains meat. - A range of salsa and crema is available with menu items. ## 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.