Good Mexican food at a reasonable price. Buffet on Sat and Sun. Employees are friendly and polite. Provide excellent service. Tell Manuel Pedro recommended La Altena. Peter
(5)
Star A.
Place smells a little off when you walk in, like old grease. Was sat down right away but it was only 4pm and they was pretty empty. Chips and salsa was brought out right away and drink order was taken. Waitress came back right away with drinks and took our order. Food came out fast. Now about the food. The salsa, great, It's been a long time since I've had good salsa. I even got some to go. The food it's self. Yum. My kids plates was big and a lot on them. My fajita was good as well. We ordered fried ice cream for dessert. One each was much. We could have shared one, they was huge. The waitress was good with the kids witch is a plus for me. Great place to go.
(4)
Matt G.
I have been eating here for years. This restaurant is one of my family's favorites. The food is always good. Service is friendly. Price is very reasonable. I highly recommend trying it out.
(5)
Jimmy B.
A favorite location of mine. Great food, good, friendly service, and wonderful margaritas.
(5)
Larry S.
We eat here often because it is so convenient and we love Mexican food. It is not bad, but not our favorite either. That would be Amigos. The food is decent, but the salsa is very inconsistent. That is the main reason for 3 stars instead of 4. The service is also very inconsistent. That is the main reason for a 4 instead of a 5. It seems to be worse in the side room. I guess they forget about you over there.
(3)
August S.
It was just ok. The waiter was real friendly but just another authentic Mexican restaurant. Their location downtown was better.
(2)
Scott G.
Our favorite neighborhood cantina! Haven't had a bad meal there and have eaten there hundreds of times. Love the Dos Equis, Negra Modelo, and Modelo Especial - all on tap. Best guacamole I have ever had! Favorites include: Pollo Mexicana, Carnitas, mushroom Quesadilla, Mexico City Tacos, and the lunch buffet Friday-Sunday.
(4)
Thomas O.
La Altena has become a family favorite, first we went to the original downtown, then the E. Brainerd location and we went all the way across town to try the new location at the foot of Signal Mountain. All three are run by the same family and it shows. Great food at all three. the Mojado burrito is a fave and so is the "Lunch Burrito" Enjoy
(5)
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Address :8644 E Brainerd Rd Frnt
Chattanooga, TN, 37421
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Peter F.
Good Mexican food at a reasonable price. Buffet on Sat and Sun. Employees are friendly and polite. Provide excellent service. Tell Manuel Pedro recommended La Altena. Peter
(5)Star A.
Place smells a little off when you walk in, like old grease. Was sat down right away but it was only 4pm and they was pretty empty. Chips and salsa was brought out right away and drink order was taken. Waitress came back right away with drinks and took our order. Food came out fast. Now about the food. The salsa, great, It's been a long time since I've had good salsa. I even got some to go. The food it's self. Yum. My kids plates was big and a lot on them. My fajita was good as well. We ordered fried ice cream for dessert. One each was much. We could have shared one, they was huge. The waitress was good with the kids witch is a plus for me. Great place to go.
(4)Matt G.
I have been eating here for years. This restaurant is one of my family's favorites. The food is always good. Service is friendly. Price is very reasonable. I highly recommend trying it out.
(5)Jimmy B.
A favorite location of mine. Great food, good, friendly service, and wonderful margaritas.
(5)Larry S.
We eat here often because it is so convenient and we love Mexican food. It is not bad, but not our favorite either. That would be Amigos. The food is decent, but the salsa is very inconsistent. That is the main reason for 3 stars instead of 4. The service is also very inconsistent. That is the main reason for a 4 instead of a 5. It seems to be worse in the side room. I guess they forget about you over there.
(3)August S.
It was just ok. The waiter was real friendly but just another authentic Mexican restaurant. Their location downtown was better.
(2)Scott G.
Our favorite neighborhood cantina! Haven't had a bad meal there and have eaten there hundreds of times. Love the Dos Equis, Negra Modelo, and Modelo Especial - all on tap. Best guacamole I have ever had! Favorites include: Pollo Mexicana, Carnitas, mushroom Quesadilla, Mexico City Tacos, and the lunch buffet Friday-Sunday.
(4)Thomas O.
La Altena has become a family favorite, first we went to the original downtown, then the E. Brainerd location and we went all the way across town to try the new location at the foot of Signal Mountain. All three are run by the same family and it shows. Great food at all three. the Mojado burrito is a fave and so is the "Lunch Burrito" Enjoy
(5)