A burrito menu looks simple until you read it. Los Altos Taqueria in Mountain View lists seven burritos, and the names, Regular, Super, Super Wet and California, do not say much about what is inside. The listings do. This guide puts the ingredient lists side by side, explains what each name points to, and tells you what to ask when the menu leaves a gap, so you can pick the right burrito the first time.
The seven burritos at a glance
The Burritos category on the ordering page lists, with the menu’s own ingredient lists:
- Regular Burrito: meat, rice, beans and salsa.
- Super Burrito: meat, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
- Super Wet Burrito: meat, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
- California Burrito: meat, french fries, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
- Shrimp Burrito: shrimp, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
- Veggie Burrito: rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream and salsa.
- Kids Burrito: refried beans and cheese.
Listings that say “meat” do not name the meats on the page. Ask which are available, or check the choices when you add the item to your order.
Regular or Super: what the extras are
The Regular Burrito is the plain version: meat, rice, beans and salsa. The list has no cheese, guacamole or sour cream.
The Super Burrito keeps all of that and adds cheese, guacamole and sour cream. That is three additions, so the Super is the one with the most going on inside.
Order the Regular Burrito if:
- You want the meat, rice and beans to be the main flavors.
- You prefer a burrito with fewer ingredients.
- You plan to add nachos or fries on the side.
Order the Super Burrito if:
- You want cheese, guacamole and sour cream inside.
- The burrito is your whole meal.
Menu card — Regular Burrito
Listed under Burritos on the Los Altos Taqueria ordering page as meat, rice, beans and salsa.
Order on the Los Altos Taqueria menu
Super Wet Burrito
The Super Wet Burrito has the same ingredient list as the Super Burrito: meat, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. The difference is in the name. A wet burrito is generally served topped with sauce rather than eaten out of the wrapper. The menu does not say which sauce Los Altos Taqueria uses, so ask.
Order the Super Wet Burrito if:
- You want to eat it with a fork.
- You like sauce on your burrito.
Menu card — Super Wet Burrito
Listed under Burritos on the Los Altos Taqueria ordering page as meat, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Order on the Los Altos Taqueria menu
California Burrito: fries inside
The California burrito is a San Diego invention. According to Table Journey, the classic version has marinated carne asada, french fries, pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream or guacamole in a flour tortilla, with no rice or beans. It is believed to date from the late 1970s or early 1980s, and no single inventor has been confirmed.
Los Altos Taqueria’s California Burrito lists meat, french fries, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. That is the fries-inside idea with rice and beans added, so the list is longer than the San Diego original’s.
Order the California Burrito if:
- You want french fries inside the burrito.
- You like the idea of a burrito that is also a plate of fries.
Menu card — California Burrito
Listed under Burritos on the Los Altos Taqueria ordering page as meat, french fries, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Order on the Los Altos Taqueria menu
Shrimp, Veggie and Kids burritos
Three burritos change who is eating:
- Shrimp Burrito: shrimp replaces the meat, with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
- Veggie Burrito: rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream and salsa, with no meat.
- Kids Burrito: refried beans and cheese, the simplest burrito on the list.
The Veggie Burrito is the one to order for a vegetarian at the table. The listing names no meat, but the menu does not say how the rice and beans are prepared, so ask if that matters to you.
Build an order around the burrito
A burrito is a meal on its own, so the sides are optional. Other items on the same ordering page include:
- Carne Asada Fries and Regular Nachos to share.
- Tacos, such as the Regular Taco or Fish Taco, if you want a second format.
- Agua Grande (32 oz) or Agua Chica (20 oz) to drink.
For a group, the restaurant’s catering page describes office catering with hot taco bars and burrito boxes. The menu does not say how many people a box feeds, so ask.
Hours, location and how to order
Los Altos Taqueria is at 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, phone (650) 965-7236. The website lists Monday to Sunday, 7 AM to 10 PM. Check the ordering page for current ordering hours.
Order through the restaurant’s own page rather than a third-party app. The restaurant receives the full order with no app commission.
FAQ
What burritos does Los Altos Taqueria serve?
The ordering page lists seven: Super Wet Burrito, Super Burrito, Shrimp Burrito, Regular Burrito, Veggie Burrito, Kids Burrito and California Burrito.
What is the difference between a Regular and a Super Burrito?
The menu lists meat, rice, beans and salsa for the Regular Burrito. The Super Burrito adds cheese, guacamole and sour cream to that list.
What is in the California Burrito?
The menu lists meat, french fries, rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa.
Is there a vegetarian burrito?
Yes. The Veggie Burrito is listed with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream and salsa, and no meat.
Where is Los Altos Taqueria and when is it open?
It is at 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, phone (650) 965-7236. The website lists Monday to Sunday, 7 AM to 10 PM.
Order your burrito at Los Altos Taqueria
Pick a size, pick a filling, add a drink, and order straight from the restaurant. Ordering direct means Los Altos Taqueria gets the full order with no third-party commission.
