La Altena Restaurant

It is always a pleasure to visit this place. I have been visiting for years and my family is always happy.
Mar 25th, 2024

We eat here at least once per week. Always good food at a good price.
Mar 20th, 2024

Mar 14th, 2024

Feb 6th, 2024

This is hands down the best Mexican restaurant that Ive eaten at since I was a child. I am 52 so this is a huge compliment that spans across decades and states in the country. The only thing that could be perceived as a negative for some is that its nothing fancy and the bathrooms are in rather poor condition but because of the quality and the price of the food I dont even care! Its that typical hole in the wall place that you find hidden ever now and then that makes you wonder how you lived without it your whole life!!??? Everything is made fresh. Nothing is microwaved. When they start you out with salsa let me tell you it is perfection! The cilantro and jalapeos and onions are countered with an acidity level that is hard to achieve. Its not overly spiced and no cumin that I can taste. As far as ordering, I recommend the fajita chimichangas because they are EXCELLENT and they are HUGE. This with the grilled chicken breast, peppers and onions inside and a very generous amount of cheese dip smothered on the outside cant be beat. I mean its just so much food with every entree that I dont know how they are making money. This is why I forgive the bathroom situation! The waiter with the pony tail on top of his head is excellent and hilarious to communicate with. These people run their business with a servants heart which is becoming too rare. If you love good, FRESH ingredients then you have got to try this place in downtown Chattanooga. I love it!!!
Mar 11th, 2024