# Original Taco > Small Mexican restaurant with about 10 tables and a brightly lit dining area featuring a Mexican countryside mural. Atmosphere feels vibrant and humble, busy yet comfortable for dining. Known for authentic tacos like cabeza and standout burritos, it draws a crowd seeking genuine flavors. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/OriginalTaco - Address: 1856 N Rand Rd, Palatine, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18473595878 - Website: https://originaltacoil.com/ ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Taco — 9.4/10 - Mexican Food — 8.6/10 - Food — 8.6/10 - Burrito — 7.3/10 ## What people say - "I found the food here to be delicious and full of flavor." - "I thought the tacos here were the best I'd ever had." - "I found the Mexican food here to be delicious and authentic." ## Good to know - The restaurant fills up quickly after 5 pm, so plan accordingly. - Credit cards incur a fee, so bring cash to avoid extra charges. - Parking is available in the plaza, but it can fill up quickly. - The menu features authentic Mexican recipes, including cabeza tacos. - Takeout is popular, especially during busy dinner hours. ## 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.