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El Alteno 2

4.5 (56 reviews)
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Tacos, Burritos, chorizo
Milana I.

Food was really good. The tacos were seasoned nicely and the chorizo and chips were delicious. Friendly staff, and has indoor seating.

The fresh flavor water
Ruben R.

This is a great place to eat if you looking for something real authentic Mexican food like street tacos tortas and gorditas I totally recommend to eat at this place

Watered down menudo smh....
Cesar P.

This is not the menudo I was expecting. But I guess this is not California either. The menudo was watered down and little flavor. Service is horrible. You have to get up and get your own drinks " no big deal but ok". Worse part is we had to endure and listen to some kind of sermon "loud" on their speaker system inside the restaurant. I asked if it can be changed and they denied the request. Will never come here again.

2 Spicy pork tacos and 2 steak burritos- came with red and green sauce and pan fried onions and peppers
Ricky C.

This place was down the road from the big flea market. Glad I decided to try this place out. Ordered steak burritos and spicy pork tacos. No complaints at all- delicious- I love hot sauces and peppers- to which it came with. Recommended worth a try.

2 chicken tacos and 2 chicken sopes
Nicole B.

This is hands down the best Mexican food I have ever had. It is a fairly hidden, authentic Mexican restaurant. You order at the food truck and then go inside to pay for your order. Inside they have a little store; snacks and candy from Mexico. Very well priced; my fiancé and I both ate for $17 (and we eat a lot)! FOOD: I got 2 chicken tacos and 2 chicken sopes. My absolute go to when I go to Mexican restaurants, although sometimes I will switch up the meat. My fiancé for tacos and sopes as well but he got carnitas and asada. Normally we put a load of salsa verde but the meat was so flavorful it completely unnecessary. But I did try the salsa verde and it was really good, on the spicier side, how I like it. The tacos were doubled up on the tortillas, which makes it easier to eat. SERVICE: We placed a Togo order so we didn't interact with too many employees, but the employees at the food truck and inside where we paid were pleasant. OVERALL: This restaurant was absolutely AMAZING! I'm pretty sad that we don't live here, but when we pass through again we will definitely make sure we stop and get some delicious Mexican food especially for the price. Tacos were $1.50 each and sopes were 2.50 each!

Items here at an awesome price
Jeff H.

Great authentic Mexican tapas, meaning tacos, burrito, tortas, quesadillas. Best tacos in the tri county, if not SC. Great hot sauce and carne Asada. Plenty of meat to choose from too.

Rachel C.

Glad we came to check this place out. We ordered tacos, sopes, tostadas, and the tortas. Everything was delicious and we loved the salsa verde. We also got the papas Fritas for our son who is incredibly picky. It's nice they had something like that on the menu. Great prices too.

The steak quesadilla is in the middle. That was my favorite!! And they serve red and green sauce. Must have!
Jenna H.

My new favorite item is the steak quesadilla! Fyi to any newbies. Those and the tacos are the best!

Pastor tacos
Stephanie B.

Best tacos around hands down. I love the lengua, and the pastor. Their meat is tender and a perfect harmony of salty, sweet, spice and acidity. So authentic and delicious! Unfortunately it's pretty far from West Ashley, but it's totally worth the trip every once in a while.

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Just to update. Make no mistake this is the best Mexican food you find east of the Mississippi. 400 tacos later nothing has changed.

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If you're looking for authentic Mexican food. You found it. Not the greatest atmosphere, but solid food.

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Good authentic Mexican food and the lady's are sĂşper nice. Food always fresh and delicious

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