About

Welcome to El Alteno. Naturally Good, Naturally Alteno!Bordering Nayarit is Jalisco, one of the most beautiful of Mexico's 31 States.El Alteno means Highlander, one from the highlands, located in Jalisco.Jalisco is known for its tequila, made from the blue agave plant, by the reddish color of the soil and by the warmth of the people.El Alteno features a wide variety of Cocina Regional, including achiote marinated-lamb birra, pork pozole and slow simmered menudo, a very large and welcoming outside garden patio, a beautiful interior and fast friendly service.Join us today for an authentic Alteno experience.

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Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Lunch Dinner Accessible
Jessi Q. Verified visit ★☆☆☆☆

Only 1 person and it seem like she was force to be there.


Kenneth J. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The food was bland. Different from previous times.


Carol W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The steak was very good. The chile verde was just okay -- sauce had a little flavor and the pork was a little fatty.


Mary M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food has been going down hill. It used to be a cut above the average mexican fare in Watsonville, with a Peruvian tw... The food has been going down hill. It used to be a cut above the average mexican fare in Watsonville, with a Peruvian twist. Now thier menu, pics and all, is just like all the rest of the restaurants in the area. Even the lettuce has been reduced to Iceberg rather then Romaine. Read more Read less


Patti L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly staff...yummy food


Ian G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Food was good. Was very cold inside. They could have closed the doors. It seemed like this was the first time they've se... Food was good. Was very cold inside. They could have closed the doors. It seemed like this was the first time they've seen a restaurant.com certificate. We'll go back another fime. Read more Read less


Corey R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great lunch specials.


Guy T. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We went on a Monday afternoon and it was delightful. Quiet and great food. Service was excelent.


Kim . Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great food lots of meat and good with kids


Patti L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Yummy!


Patrick L. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We don't understand why they're not more busy. The food is good.


Sue W. Verified visit ★★★★★

was really good and would recommend this restaurant to everyne

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