Taqueria Alteño

Taqueria Alteño is one of those uniquely South Texas, and in turn, "Corpus Christi," taquerias that has defined the city's local restaurant culture over the years. It's a bit of a shabby hole-in-the wall type place, but that's part of what makes it so great. I started coming here more recently based on several high recommendations from coworkers, and I can honestly say I have yet to be disappointed. I will also add that both the service and value of the food for what you pay are what makes this place appealing. I have yet to do brunch here, so I shall be returning soon to give it a go!

I had the carne guisado gordita and it was amazing! The sauce the meat is smothered in really took the flavor to the stratosphere! If you're in Corpus Christi, definitely make a stop here to check it out!

We are long time customers of this establishment, the people that work here are the nicest, friendliest people you will ever meet, unfortunately i will never step foot in thier restaurant again, approx a year and a half ago i found a small roach in my fried potatoes on a breakfast plate so we stopped going we decided to giv them another chance recently and all was going good until about a week ago 2/10/24 , i ordered a carne guisada taco and when i opened it to put hot salsa in it i took a bite of a piece of meat and saw what i thought was a sliver of onion so i started to pull it out of the meat and found that it was an antenna from a full size roach if you frequent this establishment please look at your food carefully, as for me and my family we will pass on this place ..

foods good at times but the server we had does not understand english very well she got my order totally wrong told her and she says no she put down asada when i clearly asked for guisada. she didn't serve us right away we waited without drinks or our order taken for 30 MINUTES had to go to the front to say something in order to get served. never had problems til she was our server was not happy at all i had to eat something that i DID NOT want just because SHE got my order wrong. & she never refilled my drink til A WHOLE DIFFERENT SERVER came to ask. i loved the place but i think after that i wouldn't come back or at least get served by her. she wears braces just wouldn't recommend her to serve anyone especially if you just speak english. very disappointed.

I love this place. It was my breakfast home 20 years ago when I lived in Corpus and I visit every time I go back. Their food is magical.

Food was good, tortillas were fresh and all ingredients were homemade in my burrito, no canned beans here. The staff super helpful and prompt. Prices are great. I would definitely be coming back during my stay in Corpus, thanks for the good food, my belly thanks you also.

This is my favorite place to grab a bite between classes! A short walk from campus, and they are always so friendly and really fast. I get the chorizo plate and it is delicious every single time!

Love this place & the people are very nice I order from here at least every morning or every other day .. food is delicious .

Great food, quick service and very attentive staff. We will definitely be back next time we are in Corpus Christi .

Great tacos. Love the food. Big tacos. Love the salsa. Great service. This is,our spot when in town.