La Altena Taqueria

I think I just found my burrito-​go-​to place. I don’t eat much mexican food around Salinas, so I’m at a loss for where to go, but some of my coworkers recommended this place today for our work lunch. I searched Unilocal for reviews — no luck! Nothing on the internet either! I decided to give it a try. The taqueria was able to fax us over a menu so we can see what there is to order. We appreciated the gesture! We put in our order and it was ready for pick up in 10 minutes. I asked for no beans and very little rice in my carne asada burrito — no need for extra carbs or fillers! I’m used to the SoCal versions of just all meat. My burrito still came with some beans, but it tasted good, so I’m not complaining =P The carne asada tasted really good, had a nice crisp to it too. My coworker got the carnitas burrito which she also really really liked. She said it was cooked perfectly and had good seasoning. Another coworker got the chile verde burrito. She said it was good but not as good as El Charrito. $ 6 for super burrito is a good deal. This place may make my weekend work lunch rotation!
Note: there is a
gift certificate for this place but when we called to double check if they took it, they said they didn’t due to being under new ownership… So don’t buy it. Or we could’ve just gotten wrong information!

Well I went there for the first time with my family and the waitress was rude an not very patient. Food was good except pricey

This place is the best! Definitely come here to eat. Love the huge burritos

They have the best mariscadas a seafood combination with a thick sause its soo good the owner makes it the bestt

Try the Chevalas, the food is very authentic mexican with a very homemade feel. Every time I come through Salinas on my way to Monterey it’s my first food stop.