Mountain View’s San Antonio Road corridor has changed fast — The Crossings brought dense housing and office space to what used to be a quieter stretch near the Caltrain tracks, and San Antonio Station now moves commuters through the area every day. Los Altos Taqueria has been cooking a few minutes away, at the corner of Old Middlefield Way and Rengstorff, since long before any of that construction started. For everyone new to the neighborhood — and everyone who’s been coming for years — here’s what that proximity actually means for a meal.
Minutes From the Train
Los Altos Taqueria’s own site puts it plainly: the restaurant sits just minutes from San Antonio Station. That makes it a realistic option for a commuter grabbing dinner on the way home, or someone stepping off the Caltrain and wanting something hot and fast rather than another delivery-app wait. Order ahead online and the timing lines up with a short walk or rideshare from the platform — no need to guess at a kitchen’s prep time before you’ve even left the train.
The Crossings: An Alternative to Cold Sandwich Trays
The Crossings has become a hub for offices and team meetings in this part of Mountain View, and Los Altos Taqueria addresses that audience directly on its own catering page: “Hosting a team meeting at The Crossings or Intuit? Skip the cold sandwiches. We offer hot Taco Bars and Burrito Boxes perfect for corporate lunches.” That’s not a generic catering pitch — it’s a specific answer to a specific, common Mountain View problem: what to order when the usual cold-cut platter has gotten stale (literally and figuratively) for the fifth meeting in a row.
What to Order for a Meeting or a Commute
For a team lunch near The Crossings, a Taco Bar or Burrito Box setup lets everyone build their own plate — Regular Burritos ($13.52), Super Burritos ($15.60), or the fully loaded Super Wet Burrito ($18.72) for anyone who wants the full treatment. For a solo commuter meal, the menu’s faster items work well: a Taco Plate ($11.44), Quesadilla Suiza ($12.48), or Carne Asada Fries ($15.60) all travel well for a short walk from the station.
A Neighborhood in Transition, a Kitchen That Hasn’t Changed
The Crossings and San Antonio Station represent exactly the kind of tech-driven growth that’s reshaped Mountain View since Los Altos Taqueria opened in 1997. The restaurant has watched campuses, housing, and transit infrastructure rise around it while keeping the same daily habits — hand-peeled tomatillos, overnight-marinated carne asada — that it started with. For new residents and office workers at The Crossings, that history is part of the pitch: this isn’t a restaurant chasing a trend near new development, it’s one the development grew up around.
Ordering Direct, Wherever You’re Coming From
Whether you’re stepping off a train or stepping out of a conference room at The Crossings, ordering directly through Los Altos Taqueria’s official online ordering system avoids the added fees third-party delivery apps charge, and gets priority prep — a real advantage when a train schedule or a meeting clock is the thing you’re racing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How close is Los Altos Taqueria to San Antonio Station?
A1: The restaurant describes itself as just minutes from San Antonio Station, located at 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043.
Q2: Can I order a hot lunch for a team meeting at The Crossings?
A2: Yes. Los Altos Taqueria specifically offers Taco Bars and Burrito Boxes as a hot alternative to cold sandwich catering for meetings at The Crossings or nearby offices.
Q3: What’s a good quick order for a commuter passing through San Antonio Station?
A3: A Taco Plate ($11.44), Quesadilla Suiza ($12.48), or Carne Asada Fries ($15.60) are all confirmed menu items that travel well for a short trip from the station.
Q4: Do I need to place a catering order in advance for an office meeting?
A4: Request a custom quote through the restaurant’s catering page ahead of your meeting date to make sure your Taco Bar or Burrito Box order is ready on time.
Q5: What are the restaurant’s hours for a commute-time visit?
A5: Los Altos Taqueria is open daily, Monday through Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
