La Altena

Small portions, expensive, nothing special.Small super burrito was $154 tacos $20Large horchata $7.50

I really do enjoy the food here but they got rid of taco Tuesday didn't tell me when I ordered. I didn't notice until I paid. eight tacos now is over $40 at a time where we are trying to be a little bit more frugal with our dollars they decided to get rid of that deal. I understand they are running a business but sometimes it's nice to have a little bit of a deal. I hope they bring back the taco Tuesday specials.

Looking at the photos from other reviewers, we probably just ordered the wrong thing, but I went with a friend because we wanted an evening snack: NACHOS! Altena looked like a good place to go since there were patrons inside. Right when we walked in, you can smell the waft of chemicals. At least they keep the place clean! Just ignore the vats of half-peeled carrots and squeezed oranges next to the salsa bar. When the nachos arrived, I didn't know whether to gasp or laugh. The photo speaks for itself. Half the thin chips were soggy from the watery cheese. The guacamole looked like an old squeeze tube of guacamole that hasn't seen an avocado. The beans were tasty though, so we were fighting over the beans! And the salsa was good. It wasn't worth the $9 ($12 if you add meat), so we were disappointed and left hungry. If you are in the area and get a hunkering for Mexican food, come here but avoid the nachos!

I have been to a whole bunch of Burrito Joints all over San Francisco & Out of San Francisco!!!I have past by Altena so many times when riding on the 14 Muni Bus and never thought that I would eat at this Burrito Place!!!!!

If you want authentic Mexican food without all the pricey fees this is the first place I recommend.

Carnitas had great flavor. There wasn't much in the burrito but the tacos had plenty of meat. Parking isn't great, best to go when it's not too busy. Food was hot and fresh.

My housemate and I agree. This place is underrated both in stars on Yelp and in just the sheer lack of noise about this taqueria on a street filled with many others.I recently moved to the area and have tried a few on this street and this by far is my favorite!Pros+ meat quality: (carne asada, birria, carnitas, cabezas)+ tasty green and red salsas+ a decent priced Taco Tuesday still?! 2.25. Unseen in the current economy + they stay open into the early AMs on the weekend. THIS is the place to end up.Can't speak for their burritos but I've had their regular tacos, chips, quesabirria tacos, and tortas. And my housemate had their super quesadilla and said it was so good and it had a nice crisp on it!I need this place to stay open. Solid and no frills! Very nice service and you can indeed pay with credit card and Apple Pay. Also there's a Safeway right next door if you need to shop and then get a snack.Will return to try more food! 2 out of 2 times it's been tasty so far!!

I ordered a carnitas super burrito and it completely satisfied my craving. Service was quick and very friendly.

Ordered tacos de tripa and carne asada. Both were so oily, no flavor, just the taste of grease. We couldn't finish. Do not recommend.

The food wasn't bad the problem is the portion of meat and beans you get in a burrito is pretty ridiculous. I wouldn't Come back here unless they learn how to preportion their food. $12 gets you a burrito that looks like a long taco.