El Canelo
El Canelo is a Calumet City, IL taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.2★ rating across 251 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Solid local ratings
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Calumet City, IL
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Canelo serve?+
El Canelo is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Canelo located?+
El Canelo is at 700 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA in Calumet City, Illinois.
Is El Canelo good?+
El Canelo has a 4.2★ average across 251 Google reviews — highly rated by Calumet City taco standards.
How expensive is El Canelo?+
El Canelo sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Calumet City taquería.
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