The service is quick and efficient. There is plenty of space for big groups. Plenty of parking. The Mexican food is delicious and quality. The employees were very kind and welcoming. I love this location and anytime I stop in Salem I always grab a meal here. Please go check it out and support a local business. read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great service, good people that make homemade Mexican food. I go for the Albondigas and it always comes nice and hot with yummy broth and veggies. Good place to stop if you need something good to eat with a quiet atmosphere and setting. I enjoy sitting by the window where there is plenty of light. read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Albondigas soup - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great food & staff are friendly. They even send you chips & salsa home with pick up!

I am currently in Salem, visiting and I got hungry for an old fashioned Mexican restaurant. I googled restaurants near me and this one popped up. The food was out of the world. Service was very nice, and the Ambiance of the place is welcoming. read more

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Wow! The food here is exceptional. I had a #7 - a cheese enchilada and a beef tostada with refried beans and rice. This was the best enchilada I have ever had amongst the hundreds I have eaten. The sauce is a vibrant orange color - unlike the usual red or brown sauces which tend to be bitter. The corn tortilla was soft and filled with a flavorful cheese. The beef tostada was served on a crisp tortilla with a generous portion of ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. The refried beans were perfect as was the rice. My wife had a chile releano that was as soft as a pillow. The tortilla chips were freshly made, nice and crisp and served with a flavorful salsa and small plate of refried beans for dipping. The restaurant is spotlessly clean (including the restroom). Service from Irma was very attentive. Just sorry we didn't have more time to sample the rest of the menu. Highly recommended. read more

Maria 12/10. Go just for a Maria. Also, food 10/10 Margs 10/10. Maria will make your perfect marg. We will not eat anywhere else in Salem PS get some candy on your way out read more

Salsa was perfect. Not too spicy, not too mild. Just right. Excellent service. Made us feel welcome and at home. Food came out quickly and hot. Everything so delicious, yum! Definitely recommend. read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Possibly the best Mexican restaurant in salem, hands down! Food is plentiful and delicious. I've been to the majority of beaner restaurants, this one is amazing! Waitstaff are very friendly and attentive! In my "opinion" a hidden jem in salem Mexicant restaurants.! read more

After living in Mexico for 7 years the bar for authentic food was pretty high. Chula Vista is true Mexican food and the best we've had in the US. Unfortunately we are only passing through Salem otherwise we would be regulars. The margarita was awesome also! Tortillas and salsa is made here and the food is fresh. read more

Everything! Friendly, polite and attentive staff and the food is the best. When anyone asks about the best place to get Mexican food, that's the place I always recommend. read more

This place is unassuming with great value, vibe and food! I would recommend LUNCH cause the place is mellow that time of day! Ask for the Pollo Asado and Soppapillias!!! read more

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Service was good. Place was clean. Food was ok but wasnt what we ordered. I ordered shrimp got chicken- friend ordered whole beans got refried. Portions are small. All in all was "ok" read more

I've only tried one thing on the menu here and unfortunately didn't take a picture, but I was happy with my meal. The restaurant is kinda loud playing music, and is set up with standard restaurant tables and chairs. I ordered at the front & they had a special for $8 of 4 tacos which I got of shredded pork. I went and grabbed a bowl of salsa which you put your own chili in. The chili is super spicy btw so only use a little and also, I grabbed a bowl of beans for free! The tacos were amazing! I loved how the meat wasn't dry, but wasn't juicy in my taco. That always makes tortillas soggy. They were served on corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and I got cabbage. Such great flavor, and they were nice and warm, plus they were presented nicely. Someone took an extra minute to nicely prep my tacos not just throw everything in a tortilla. I was very impressed and will be back to try more things next time I'm in Salem. read more

Good authentic Mexican, food the atmosphere authentic we stop by always headed north or south of Portland little ways off the freeway but I highly recommend stop for Good tasting Mexican Food read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Meatball soup and chicken soup will perk you up - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Chula Vista was very delicious and accommodating for my friend's rehearsal dinner. The food was fresh, hot, and all came out at around the same time. The drinks were delicious, strong, and very large! Chips, salsa, and bean dip were also delivered to each table. Service was prompt but not obtrusive, and very welcoming and kind. We all got enchiladas with chicken. The sauce had good flavor but no spices and the meat itself was very moist. If I lived locally I'd probably come back! read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

A 'go-to' Mexican restaurant with great burritos, enchiladas and taquitos. The nachos are yummy. great staff, and clean. Not fond of margaritas. I love this place read more

We were pleasantly surprised upon walking into Chula Vista Restaurant. From the murals on the wall, to the booths, candy display, and the kindness of our waitress. We initially we're going to I HOPE on. Saturday but it was a line of like 20 people so we headed toward home, and then my husband turned into Chula Vista parking lot. He knows I'm always down for Mexican food and he pretty much will eat anything. They had a fairly large menu from appetizers, to full entrees, to American food, and even a decent array of desserts. I got cheese enchiladas and he got a burger combo. As with most Mexican restaurants, we were served chips and salsa, however they also brought beans to dip. The beans were good and didn't taste canned. That's a plus. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Chula Vista and will be back. read more

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This a small and humble family owned restaurant that is our go to for Mexican style. The service is familial, attentive and pleasant. I had a hard time with a 4 star but it is exactly what they intend it to be, a simple place. I didn't try the bathrooms but the salsa and plate of refries chopped cabbage abdomens nice n spicy salsa. Too bad the chips were right out of a bag and room temp. I wonder how hard it is to make fresh ones. That would make a 4 as would home made tortillas. I got the Chile rellano and shredded beef enchilada with rice and beans. I like the rellano here because it seems freshly cooked just as everything else was. It's always the same quality and just what we expect. read more

This place may feature a lot of variety, but there is nothing that sticks out about this restaurant that is worth mentioning. The prices, the food, the service, the decor, and the intangibles are all so typical that the only thing different about the restaurant is its name. The location itself is marred by the fact there is a barrier in the middle of State street, prevents people from driving to the parking lot. The service was okay and the prices were roughly the same, which there is nothing unique about it (no deals, service not exceptional). I liked it more when it was still Shum's Chinese Restaurant. read more

As always, this restaurant has exceptional food. It tastes like I made it at home. Previously they had a lunch menu, but now it's a lunch special on the board. This was somewhat disappointing, because I usually don't each lunch, and prefer a smaller portion. The best beans and rice in Salem and very authentic. The Mexican restaurant that has about 5 locations suck and Chula Vista is the place to dine. read more

Could be a four. I can understand that some patrons were put off by the seasoning. This is very distinctive Guanajuato regional cuisine, and I think this venue is best suited for foodies who are interested in the regional cuisines of Mexico. The staff is hospitable and the entree prices are in line with other conscientious restaurants, as well as being generous in portion. The mixed drinks are terrifically expensive, and I think next time I will ask for a receipt. Not crowded at all in early afternoon. A lot going for it as a dependable lurk where you can always find a seat and something to explore on the menu. read more

The restaurant was clean, although could really use an update. The service was great and the food was excellent. I will definitely be back!

This is one of a few Mexican places in my neighborhood, and the only one I go to any more. Friendly wait staff and pleasant atmosphere. I've tried various dishes but once I tried the Enchiladas Suizas I stopped asking for a menu. Now they just know what I want. The green salsa, which really has a mole quality to it, is delicious. Complex and sabrosa. Gotta try it read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Horchata, chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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The service is up to standard with great and reliable service and great atmosphere in total a great place In general and shout out to our sever Britannia!!! read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Burrito grande - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We went on a Friday afternoon and were greeted by a very friendly waitress who seated us near the window. The place was very clean and comfortable, and the food was brought out very quickly. Both meals were amazing, my tortillas were obviously homemade and our meats were cooked to perfection. One of the few times I actually had to wait due to everything being so hot, including the tortillas. We will definitely be going back for more. The best Mexican food I've had anywhere, from here to Texas, Arizona, new Mexico, anywhere read more

This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant. Food always comes out warm, and staff is knowledgeable about the food choices. Favorite dish is any of their soups! Husband enjoys the sopas. Great for large groups, you can call ahead of time for them to set up a table if you need more space then a booth. Prices are average, portions are huge. read more

Very disappointed. I got Tacos Mexicanos - 2 carne asada and 1 pork. The tortillas were falling apart, the meat was incredibly bland... I squeezed as many limes as I could and even put salt on them and that didn't really even help. I have had way better .99 tacos. Customer service was fine, but I feel like I just wasted my money. read more

It is close, used to be a CHINESE restaurant when I was working for HIGHWAY and I did not realize when it reopened as MEXICAN. My girlfriend suggested it recently and we go back monthly or more. Service is quick and friendly, food is hot and tasty, not cheap but worth it, for sure. Oh, I suspect I'll order something I won't like as well but asking questions and looking at the photos of the various dishes, I should not make too many mistakes and if I do not like something it will probably just be me, not the food itself. With all the lockdowns finding good food right now is at a premium. read more

Let me start off by stating that the food was average. And I would say that at the time of our visit, the service was very good. The reason for the negative review is that Chula Vista would not honor the Restaurant.com coupon that I purchased. The waitress told me that "they" (meaning management and/or owners) had decided not to honor the coupons because they were outdated. Guess what? These coupons have NO EXPIRATION DATE. That means they have to honor them ( I even verified this with Restaurant.com). These coupons act as a good faith contract. I buy a coupon, you honor it. Pretty simple really. So a friend helped me out by calling the restaurant repeatedly to speak the the owner or manager, Jesus, about the issue. She was never able to reach him, even when he was supposed to be there...not very Christlike. Maybe he should change his name to Judas? She then took up the issue with Restaurant.com via several emails and finally was able to get that organization to reimburse me for the full value of the coupon. What a great friend! So the long and short of it is this: if you like average Mexican food and don't have any coupons, dine at your own risk. If you like excellent Mexican food and have any type of coupon, think twice. There are lots of great Mexican restaurants around the area that would be happy to have your business. Support them! read more

We returned to our fav mexican restaurant after a 12 year hiatus. We were extremely disappointed and will not be returning. We had chicken fajitas and the whole meal, product was offensive and disgusting. The waitress brought out a plate of raw onions, barely cooked, about 12 pieces of red and green pepper and some sliced chicken laid on top of the vegetables. The chicken obviously was cooked off earlier, it was luke warm, dry and tough, I could barely chew it. The vegetables were not cooked sufficiently, they were not cooked at all really, no carmelization whatsoever! The flavor was good but it just wasn't a well put together dish. I can not imagine a place resorting to this kind of bullshit when preparing a dinner for someone. I would be embarrassed to serve this. If this is what eating out has become, we will not be spending our money. We were offended by this kind of treatment and they have lost our business and our money! read more

I always loved Chula Vista food and prices during my 25 years living in Salem. Moved to Las Vegas and I alway dine here when visiting Salem. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city. read more

My family and I always come here for Tacos! Whether to dine in or to go. They are always delicious and very filling. The flavors of the salsa are perfect and always spicy. Recently we had lengua, asada and al pastor tacos to go to eat at home. Al pastor are easily the most flavorful! Definitely getting those all the time from now on! read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is the best place in Salem, Oregon for Mexican food. I usually get the Camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp). They are excellent!! Both the corn & flour tortillas are made by hand and delicious. The service is good. The ambiance & food is authentic; which I gage by the fact that most of the clientele is Hispanic. No soy paisano, pero casi. read more

Sorry, but horrible food. Not fresh. Never again. The caldo de pollo was disgusting and tasted like it was weeks old leftover soup. The soup was black at the bottom. The wet burrito was nasty. We had ordered to go and never again. Sorry guys. You need to put passion in your Mexican food. read more

.Best Mexican food I have had in long time. Very good service. I normally don't write reviews but this restaurant deserves your business. I have the taco plate and my husband had a combination plate. read more

Amazing tacos! The al pastor had amazing flavor. Great price for great food. Definitely will be back.

I live in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and working in Salem, you can not get more authentic then this restaurant for Mexican food. This is not a Taco Bell or Mr Taco if you never had AUTHENTIC Mexican don't eat here!!! The food is Delicious and the portions are huge. read more

Authentic Chili Rellenos. Made with a fresh chili, not a floppy canned one. So good! All the Mexican restaurants in Salem serve pretty much the same food, but Chula Vista's Chili Relleno is refreshingly different. Muy sabroso. They just redecorated, so they're looking good and the staff are very friendly. read more

I always get there pasole & love it ! Service is always good friendly & pretty fast. read more

Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant - There pinacoladas are so good ! There pasole is one of my favorites - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

delicious food and kind staff! possibly the best carne asada I've ever had. they have homemade tortillas which were very good.