In a city with more food options, my rating wouldn’t be as high. In Salem, it’s hard to find even decent Mexican food, so the quality here was a nice surprise.
Ruth L.
Classificação do local: 2 Santa Clara, CA
This restaurant is unimpressive. The food is so-so. rice and black beans are bland, no flavor. Ordered fajitas and there were four times more peppers and onions than meat. I was hunting(literally) to find the meat among the vegetables. The margarita was WAY too strong. I’m sure all the drinks are pre-mixed in pitchers for quick delivery to the customers. Otherwise, there’s no way they could be delivered so quickly to the table. Good points: chips were warm and salsa was good.
Colette A.
Classificação do local: 4 Salt Lake City, UT
Good food and reasonable prices. Large portions. No loud obnoxious music. Friendly staff.
Chris s.
Classificação do local: 4 Davis, CA
Great joint with super friendly staff and very fast drinks. The waitress literally took around 30 seconds to make my Margarita(which wasn’t on the weak side) and to grab a root beer for my son. The food was pretty good, but not great enough to give its restaurant a «five star» title. Overall this restaurant deserves a SOLID4 stars. Would definitely recommend it.
Matthew D.
Classificação do local: 5 City of Industry, CA
I am giving them a five star mainly to off set the people with no taste in Salem. It is honestly probably a 4 star and easily the best Mexican food in Oregon. Certainly the best in the Salem. The service was quick, attentive, pleasant and no empty drinks. The food was flavorful the carnitas a la margarita the steak was cooked to perfection the corn tortillas were tender and completely delicious best guacamole I have had other than my own. We are from San Diego and accustomed to fine Mexican food to include street tacos from Tijuana and have an understanding what good traditional Mexican food consists of(for all of you who actually have a palette, not those of you that think Olive Garden is delicious). The Jiberito is also delicious the pork was moist, the plantains exquisite and the Orange salsa was to die for. PS the chips and salsa had us convinced we came to the right place before the dining experience even started.
LESLIE M.
Classificação do local: 5 Salem, OR
Best Mexican Food by far!!! The closer to the border the better the food, so when we moved to Oregon… we were not very impressed with the Mexican food here. Could not find great those great flavors in Oregon. Had the pleasure of trying La Margarita Saturday, AMAZING! Rice was fluffy with rich flavors, beans have the refried taste like your abuelita made. Think we will go back tonight and try another dish.
Dustin C.
Classificação do local: 2 Salem, OR
Food here is OK, an that is a big ok, mkay? Portions are small, drinks are awesome though. So have a lot of those then order food! I had to take a dump at mid meal, the bathrooms are shared with other business in complex though. So make sure you get the door code or you will be «shit out of luck». Be sure to use the(pooping friends network), and scout out a place elsewhere to do your major downloads.
Lana G.
Classificação do local: 4 Salem, OR
I’m updating our review to reflect our ongoing appreciation for the food at La Margarita. Roger and I feel it is the best Mexican food in Oregon! We have our personal favorites – mine is Enchilada Suiza. The chips are fresh and delicious. Servers are attentive, the prices are reasonable. They have classes available if you wish to learn their techniques. My last review noted that the restaurant had become noisy, with loud parties taking over the restaurant. Because we love the food so much, we have gotten around that by choosing our arrival time carefully – early dinners work for us – and we now ask to be seated in the back side area which seems not to have larger tables. My only current complaint is the water – sometimes I skip the margarita and have only water. I think they rely on Salem water which has a terrible taste, apparently it is unfiltered. They could either filter the water or make bottled water available for purchase. Oh, and the hot tea – it comes with a breathtakingly high price – $ 3.50 for tea bag hot tea if I remember correctly. Have an extra Margarita instead! M
Ken C.
Classificação do local: 5 Salem, OR
A regular favorite. Visiting is like coming home. Our regular drink orders are remembered. The best Cadillac margarita on the planet.
Cesar L.
Classificação do local: 4 Fullerton, CA
Been in Salem for a couple of years now, and began to check all places regardless of the reviews. Many of my coworkers had talk really well of this place so it was time to check it out. I have to say they are generous with the serving size and the place has a great atmosphere. The food has a TexMex flavor and reminds me of the Torito’s Restaurant chain. I order a «Molcajete», and my wife a «Carne Asada Margarita». To drink a diet coke and Horchata. I did not like the Horchata, it had a good flavor but too water down. The food was excellent with lots of flavor. The carne asada was better then most place in town, and the Molcajete remind me of jambalaya. Great place to relax and hang out with people.
Ray M.
Classificação do local: 5 Bend, OR
I visit Salem quite often. This time my wife accompanied me and I took her to the best restaurant in town. The chef at La Margarita is inventive and always prepare outstanding dishes. Not your usual run of the mill Mexican-American fare. The service begins with warm, crisp tacos and cabbage salsa. True to its name, the Margarita was outstanding. My favorite dish is «El Jibarito», a slow roasted pork carnitas between two crisp fried plantains and topped with an orange pico de gallo salsa and Mexican cream cheese. Absolutely perfectly moist, tender and flavorful pork complemented by the crispness of the plantains. My wife chose the«Combo Mismaloya», two enchiladas, one shrimp and one fish, with Mexican style cream sauce. The seafood had outstanding mesquite flavor and both the shrimp and fish filet were moist and tender. This is one of the few Mexican restaurants where the chef knows how to cook fish. We both ordered black beans which were flavorful and perfectly cooked. They make their own tortillas but who has enough room after such large dishes. The next time you’re in Salem, dine at La Margarita.
Hi'ilei B.
Classificação do local: 4 Salem, OR
This place has recently revamped their menu and this was our first time trying some new items. I had the fish tacos and I was blown away by how good they were. Really just good food all around. The wait staff was excellent and if I was a richer person I would have tipped more(Sorry wait staff! I’m not rolling in it unfortunately). We got our food quickly and they made sure we always had enough chips and salsa in the meantime. The only draw back is how expensive the food, and especially the alcohol are. I really liked it and it is probably my husbands favorite place to go when we have out date nights.
Jason C.
Classificação do local: 3 Orange Park, FL
Came here for lunch and was put in the back of the restaurant. Well they of course forgot about us and when they eventually did come and take our order… they still forgot about us. The chips and salsa was very average. Small bowls of salsa that wasn’t very good. Guacamole was actually pretty good. I got the Suiza Enchiladas and they were good. I would go back, but would like better service.
Billie C.
Classificação do local: 5 Salem, OR
The food here is amazing. Best Mexican food in Salem hands down. The service is stellar and the Cadillac margaritas are strong. One of my favorite places.
Angela T.
Classificação do local: 4 Salem, OR
I love Mexican food and they passed the bar with their home made tortillas. My first time visiting I had the carne asada plate and what made me want to come back was the hot sauce they provided me! A homemade delicious combination!
Samantha B.
Classificação do local: 5 Salem, OR
Delicious! The Enchiladas are to die for! Cute intimate hole in the wall. Great wait staff, and the location is wonderful too!
Jennifer M.
Classificação do local: 4 Sheridan, OR
This sort of hole in the wall has been a favorite for decades. Friendly, consistent, reliable. I LOVE the enchilada suizas … grilled chicken with a Mexican cream sauce. And I really appreciate being able to have black beans instead of standard refried beans. Pedro does a great job. And having a grill means there is just that extra bit of flavor to the specials, to chicken, etc. And a qualifier, I like Mexican food that’s flavorful, but not spicy. I get that here. There are lots of Mexican restaurants in the area that just dish up the same plain stuff from a big pot and give you a giant plateful. La Margarita goes beyond that with more flavor and fresh tortillas. And their fish specials are excellent, too. If you can do it, enjoy a margarita, too. The Cadillac? Oh my. Flavor and only one gives me a nice buzz, they don’t scrimp on the tequila. Summertime fresh strawberry margaritas are most excellent, too. Always friendly and fast, clean and tasty.
John R.
Classificação do local: 3 Blacksburg, VA
I had the steak Enchiladas for lunch today. For the most part I found them pretty bland, some salt and hot sauce did help out with the flavor though. This seemed like a typical Mexican restaurant to me(not necessarily a bad thing). Down to the fact that you pay at a cash register by the entrance(not complaining but why is this the case at every Mexican place I’ve been to?). The prices were fair, and the staff was friendly. Serving size was around what I expected. One major benefit is that their salsa that comes with the chips actually has some kick to it, unlike many other places.
Diana G.
Classificação do local: 4 Seattle, WA
Good family restaurant. This has been a go to for my family for decades. Their specials are pretty tasty, and surprising for family Mexican restaurants, good sized. It is comfortable, simple, and quick. The service is alright, and you won’t have any regrets about the food. Last time I had their special: Stuffed pepper with vegetables, pork, walnut sauce, and covered in great cheese and pomegranates. I was psyched. They also have some great chips, but only have the salsa of the day to try them with. *Their fried ice cream is literally just cornflakes on ice cream. Don’t be tempted.
John P.
Classificação do local: 3 Seattle, WA
Was visiting Salem for a few days so this was the first of 6 meals in town. It was a very nice start. The highlights: –comfy ambiance. –fast good service –amazing nacho’s –margarita’s in pitcher format The one caution I’d give is to beware how much you eat. 2 of the 6 of us had upset stomachs from over eating, but honestly, thats our bad.