# Gordo's Tamales > Small Mexican restaurant with a family-oriented atmosphere and steady flow of customers early in the morning. Tamales are fresh, flavorful, and generously filled, often considered the best in the area. Menu varies daily with some items limited, and the place closes early in the afternoon. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Gordo's-Tamales - Address: 2811 W 55th St, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +17734244816 - Website: http://gordostamales.com/ ## What it is good for - Food — 9.1/10 - Mexican Food — 8.5/10 - Tamales — 8.2/10 - Taco — 7.8/10 - Burrito — 7/10 ## What people say - "The Mexican food here is so delicious and fresh." - "The food here is so delicious and tastes like home." - "I tasted the best tamales I have ever had." ## Good to know - There are no bathrooms available at Gordo's Tamales. - Gordo's Tamales opens at 5 AM, and people are already in line. - You should get there early because by 9 o'clock, the selection is very small. - A dozen tamales costs about twenty-four dollars. - Gordo's Tamales is not open on Sundays anymore. ## 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.