Altamirano - Goleta

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!

My go-to Mexican restaurant in Goleta that has a decent beer list with a surprising number of IPAs

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.

The food was quite good and reasonably priced, which was a pleasant surprise. However, I found that none of the salsas had the level of spice I was hoping for.

A great spot for a quick bite! The Mexican food is delicious, and the staff is friendly. I definitely plan to return the next time I’m in town.