You’re taking your food to go from El Norteno, unless you want to sit down on one of the plastic tables outside with Seventh Avenue traffic in full view. That’s OK, though, because El Norteno provides authentic, cheap Mexican food worth ordering. Cheesy green tamales and juicy shredded-beef tacos are hits here, and be sure to make any selection a combo with rice and beans; those sides are generously portioned and will have you licking off the to-go container.

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