Altamirano Restaurant

Amazing food! Took a chance and ate here on the first day I moved into town. Will definitely be going back and bringing friends and family. I'm not an expert on Mexican food, but they had all of the staples (tacos, burritos, fajitas, etc) plus some dishes I have never heard of, that I tried and loved!

No consigas los chicharrones. No se parecen en nada a los que he tenido viajando por América Latina. Se supone que los chicharrones son crujientes y tienen un poco de carne. Eran solo pieles de cerdo empapadas. Don't get the chicarrones. They're nothing like the ones I've had traveling in Latin America. Chicarrones are supposed to be crispy and have a bit of meat on them. These were just soggy pig skins. Gross! UPDATE: My wife is Dominican and used to all kinds of Hispanic foods. She’s in the bathroom throwing up right now after trying to eat just a little bit of that disgusting meal.

Genuine and unique Mexican restaurant in the heart of Old Town Goleta -- you can't miss the lady out front making fresh tortillas. Fair prices, big portions and honest, caring staff make this an easy recommendation for a casual lunch or dinner spot with friends. It also appears to be the local watering hole for the workers in nearby restaurants and stores. Keep in mind the wait staff are very busy, so service is fairly slow. Bonus points: this place is open much later than 11pm some nights, so don't write it off unless you see the lights are off.