Altos Cantina Mexican Kitchen, located in Eureka, has quickly gained popularity since its opening in August. Making the top spot on Yelp’s list of “The Best 10 Mexican Restaurants near Eureka, Missouri,” Altos Cantina Mexican Kitchen surpassed Eureka’s other established Mexican restaurants, like Camila’s Tex-Mex and Hola! Mexican Food.
Walking into the restaurant located at 198 Eureka Towne Center Drive, a vibrant blue and yellow color scheme decorates the walls, adorned with art and photographs depicting scenes from the Mexican countryside. Complementing the ambiance, Mexican music sets the tone throughout the day, ranging from Banda to Mariachi, with Ranchera or regional music being the most frequently played genre.
Catering to both non-vegetarians and vegetarians, the menu offers a diverse selection of dishes. Choices include various preparations of chicken, steak, seafood and specialties. Additionally, there are options for kids aged 12 and under priced at $7.25. The restaurant also features breakfast, house and lunch specials.
Some of the prices of more popular menu items are:
- Enchiladas: $11.25 to $12.50
- Fajitas: $14.50 to $17.99
- Quesadillas: $10.99 to $13.50
- Steaks: $13.99 to $17.99
- Tacos: $9.99 to $13.99
- Vegetarian options: $9.50 to $12.50.
The restaurant offers standard beverages but also has specialty drinks like horchata, a drink made from rice, milk, vanilla and cinnamon, as well as Mexican sodas in glass bottles.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with extended hours until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Altos Cantina also offers an online menu and welcomes pick-up orders for on the go.
