Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 8:29 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (872) 817-7033 to confirm.
Location & directions
4124 W North AveChicago, IL 60639
About El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1
El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is a Mexican restaurant located at 4124 W North Ave in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is open daily, 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM.
Guests can choose from 171 menu items across 22 sections, including Desayunos, Chilaquiles Rojos y Verdes, Platillos, Nachos, and Gorditas. Listed prices range from $2.20 to $24.20, with a typical item around $9.90. Menu highlights include Huevos Rancheros / Ranchero Style Eggs, Chilaquiles Solos / Plain Chilaquiles, and Bistec A La Mexicana / Mexican-Style Steak Stew.
Service options include delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, late-night food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (872) 817-7033 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 4124 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
- Phone
- (872) 817-7033
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM
- Menu
- 171 items · $2.20–$24.20
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1’s weekday schedule with 156 other Mexican restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, earlier than 71% of them (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 12:45 AM, later than 89% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 110.3 hours a week, 33 hours more than the local median of 77. 88% of Mexican restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is one of them.
Compared with 156 other Mexican restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
At El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 the median listed price is $9.90, close to the typical $10.00 for Mexican restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Sport
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 39 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (14), Bars & Pubs (6), Cafes & Coffee (3), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 72 within three miles. The closest is La Lena Restaurante 3758, 0.4 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeTasa Coffee Roasters< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsCentral Bakery0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.3 mi
- Chicken & WingsWingstop0.4 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.4 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1's opening hours?
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM.
Is El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 open on Sunday?
Yes, El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 12:45 AM.
Where is El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 located?
El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is located at 4124 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639.
What is the phone number of El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1?
You can call El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 at (872) 817-7033.
Does El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1?
The typical price range at El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.20 to $24.20.
Does El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 take reservations?
Yes, El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 accepts reservations.
Is El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 open late?
Yes – El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1 is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1?
There are 39 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1. Nearby options include Tasa Coffee Roasters (< 0.1 mi), Central Bakery (0.3 mi), and McDonald's (0.3 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Taconazo Restaurant - El Original #1?
3 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is La Lena Restaurante 3758, 0.4 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
