Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Alteño yet. Call (737) 415-9820 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in Austin
Most Mexican restaurants in Austin open around 8:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 87% are open on Sundays and 63% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 89 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
96 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78701
About Alteño
Located at 96 Red River Street in Austin, Texas, Alteño is a Mexican restaurant. It's part of our guide to 1,661 restaurants, cafes and bars in Austin.
Service options include dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (737) 415-9820.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 96 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (737) 415-9820
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in Austin.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
We don’t have Alteño’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Texas typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Air conditioning
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Alteño there are 99 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 248 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (53), Cafes & Coffee (37), Mexican & Tex-Mex (24), and Burgers & Fast Food (11).
Competition is strong: 23 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 58 within three miles. The closest is Crazy Conchas, 0.1 mi away.
98 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiWatr< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeNeighbors Café< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsElectric Shuffle< 0.1 mi
- PizzaVia 313 Pizza< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueIron Works Barbecue< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alteño located?
Alteño is located at 96 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701.
What is the phone number of Alteño?
You can call Alteño at (737) 415-9820.
Does Alteño offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Alteño. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Alteño?
There are 248 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Alteño. Nearby options include Watr (< 0.1 mi), Neighbors Café (< 0.1 mi), and Electric Shuffle (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Alteño?
23 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Crazy Conchas, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
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