This place is a decent staple for a Mexican restaurant. The handmade tortillas are wonderful. I love the tortilla soup. Grabbing takeout is easy. It's clean and the staff is very nice. read more

Two-Star Review for La Hacienda Real (A poetic saga of chips, dips, and unmet dreams) I walked into La Hacienda Real, hungry and bold, But those chips were stale not warm, not gold. The bean dip tasted canned, the salsa was bland, Not a spark, not a kick, not a mariachi band. Chips and salsa should sing, make your taste buds feel alive But this batch barely whispered, "Hey... we tried." I ordered chicken enchiladas, beans joining the ride, Asked for salsa or hot sauce, hoping flavor would collide. They brought a tiny sampler cup, small but supreme That little shot of fire? Man, that stuff was the dream. Serve that as your house salsa big bowls, not petite Quit hiding the only thing that actually brings heat. Then came the bill cheap enough to shock, Like bargain-bin prices straight outta the clearance stock. So if you're a senior citizen, avoiding spicy thrills, Or you're rolling on a budget and just want full plates and refills, La Hacienda Real hits "cheap," but it misses the taste You'll get fed, sure, but man... it feels like a waste. I wanted to love it truly, with all my heart But those chips didn't crunch, and the salsa had no spark. I've had legendary dips, heroic salsas, chips steaming hot and great This was none of that... just a budget-friendly plate. So is it crappy, or just cheap? I'm honestly torn But next time I'll chase flavor somewhere better reborn. read more

La Hacienda Real - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Haven't been in a few years. Almost everything was a big disappointment. Starting with the bean dip; more like soup. My wife and I both ordered the chicken enchiladas. Rice had no taste and inedible, beans were the same. The white cream sauce was terrible, as wife commented it looked red. Service was only OK. read more

25+ years ago this was our go-to Mexican restaurant when we lived in Salem. This was our first time back since we moved in 2000! Food was just as outstanding as before. The fresh homemade tortillas were so good. Bacon wrapped shrimp was spot on. Can't wait to be back again someday! read more

La Hacienda Real - 3. Enchilada, Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Excellent tortilla soup! You know your food is made with love! Everything is fresh. Your appetizer is always fresh. Your serve is prompt. I would give you 10 stars if I could!!!! read more

The good: the salsa and chips were good, the corn tortillas that came with my dinner was one of the best I've ever had. I ordered the Chicken Mole, the first bite had a hint of cinnamon other than that it was very bland almost no flavor at all. The black beans were served in a dish. It had maybe a quarter of the dish was black beans, the rest of it was just blackish water. read more

I have been going to La Hacienda Real for YEARS. I normally get the veggie burrito. A burrito that is normally FILLED with VEGETABLES. The recent "veggie burrito" was a burrito literally filled with RICE and about 5 pieces of vegetable!! I kept thinking "where are the veggies" and I mentioned this to my friend too. I left a Google review as it wasn't that big a deal at the time. But, I thought about it and it was almost $18.00 for a burrito that was STUFFED WITH RICE? RICE is the cheapest ingredient in said burrito. If you are going to do that LHR, call it a RICE burrito with 5 pieces of vegetables on the menu. I wish I would have taken a photo at the time before I polished it off. Don't get me wrong, I love the food, and I will visit LHR again. Just disappointed. :( read more

I got Pollo Asada as usual and it was not good! Chicken was tough and burnt and mostly rice and beans. Very little veggies and no avocado or sour cream. Something has happened here and things are deteriorating. I would not recommend. read more

It was my first time coming here. The decor is colorful and ranch themed. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed the beans and slaw served with tortilla chips when you first sit down. The rice and beans served with dinner were good, only needed some salt. The tacos seemed to be premade shells and got soggy from the shredded chicken, which is why I took off a star. read more

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Here's a polished version of your Hacienda Real review that keeps the warmth and detail while tightening up the flow for Yelp: Hacienda Real Review Don't be alarmed by the yellow queso--this is classic Mexican-American comfort food done with care. The salsa was fresh and delicious. The refried beans were perfectly salted and smooth like butter (probably not vegetarian). I also tried the whole pinto beans, which were simple and straightforward--like something you'd get at a friend's house. The rice was balanced and flavorful, not overly salty like you sometimes find at chain restaurants. The shredded beef in my taco was tender without being greasy, so the shell stayed crisp. The red sauce had a little kick but, again, wasn't overloaded with salt. Everything tasted intentional and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere surprised me. When I first walked in at 8:30 PM, it looked a quiet Monday night and they sent the staff home, but within a second I was greeted warmly and the dining room began to fill. By 9:10 p.m., at least seven tables were occupied with families, students, and regulars chatting with the waitstaff like old friends. It's clearly a neighborhood favorite, and if I lived here, it would probably become mine too. The menu is extensive, (pics uploaded) offering Mexican-American classics along with house specialties. There's no lounge bar, but they do have a full-service bar and a fun themed cocktail list (see photos uploaded). Hacienda Real feels like a place where the food is cooked with love and the community gathers to enjoy it. read more

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Consistent delicious food. We love the homemade tortillas. My favorite is the carne asada.

Food-excellent, service-spot on, we had a big group and La H was able to give our group space, time, and attention. Great experience

food is really good. Service is horrible. I was at dinner with a bunch of young adults and they treated us like children. anytime we asked for something they grunted and visibly annoyed I can't lie. My fajitas were great though. read more

We began looking for a different Mexican spot due to rude service at our last. Found it! Walked in to home made tortillas and friendly hosts. Excellent friendly service, clean and delicious food! We will be back! read more

More pork, peppers & onions on the Nacho Fajita. Lot's of cheese. Not very much for toppings. Need more of the Fajitas mix, less cheese. Not a good value. $21.95 Large read more

La Hacienda Real - Large Nacho Fajita- shredded Pork - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Very disappointing. Tamales filled with beef only - cannot order them with pork. Strange. Could not even taste the cornmeal - too much beef overwhelmed the tamale. Better places to get Mexican food in my opinion. read more

Great service and a bright, fun atmosphere; lots of food and beans with slaw comes with your chips and salsa; homemade tortillas. read more

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Staff are very nice and accommodating. Restaurant is pretty busy at dinner time. We had a pretty large group, and they were able to seat us at a couple tables close to each other. The menu is pretty lengthy. It will be hard for you to find a Mexican dish that isn't on the menu. I felt like the food lacks the spiciness and flavor of most other Mexican restaurants. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either -- Pretty much middle of the road. I would eat here again, if I'm invited to a birthday party or something like that, but I don't think I'd return on my own. There are 2 or 3 much better Mexican restaurants in Salem for the same or better prices. read more

In the event you're down and quarantining with Covid or flu, do yourself a favor and order a delivery of Tortilla soup! It does the body good, is so healing and will help your throat. Just spicy enough with chicken and toppings included, a large order is good for a couple of meals. The mini enjoyed a large portion of Pork Nachos and a side of rice & beans. I've not been in the restaurant, but the delivery option made me happy! read more

Very good food, very kind and friendly staff. Very attentive. I worked recommend this restaurant and will be back! The tortillas are excellent. read more

Some of the best flour tortillas in town! I enjoy their Mole. Wonderful refried beans, the perfect amount of lard. We like picking up their tortillas to-go for an extra special taco/burrito night. read more

This place is always crowded. But for very good reason! The food is delicious. The Cadillac margaritas are pretty decent also. The menu is extensive and I'm so excited to work my way through it! And you can't beat the handmade tortillas. I'm from Southern California and I know good Mexican food and this is it! read more

La Hacienda Real South Salem - I love the Mexican salad or slaw they serve with the chips! But good luck ordering it as a side. Service is hit and miss as far as checking on you. Sometimes I feel they want to get you in, get you fed and get you out for the next group. I get it you are in the business to make money BUT it is also a service industry. I want to savor my meal and not feel rushed. Post pandemic the food quality seems to have diminished and portions cut but prices continue to rise like everywhere. If you are going to increase prices and cut portions you better up the quality! After my last two visits I am not in a rush to return. read more

Massive amounts of food for a reasonable price by 2025 standards, with excellent service in a super cute building. The perfect thing after a big hike! read more

Their service is crazy fast. I have been to several; I like the Weat Salem one best. Their fajitas are good, but I like the really large burrito with the pork. Also their salsa verde on anything is good. They do a crab enchilada with the salsa verde, and sour cream and guac, that is fabulous. I don't think it's on the menu though. But they'll still make it for you. read more

The service was very good. The food was just mediocre. The rice was overcooked and dry the taco and the tostada were both soft by the time my plate was served. read more

I am a Hispanic woman from Los Angeles and have lived in Central America, so I feel confident attesting to the fact that La Hacienda Real has some of the best, authentic Mexican cuisine in the U.S. It's impossible to go wrong with anything on the menu (and the menu is exhaustive). All of the food is delicious and freshly-made. I love the authenticity of the restaurant as well. I've been going to La Hacienda Real for years and all of the staff speak Spanish, which makes it feel like home for us Hispanics in the area. And I cannot leave a review without mentioning the tortillas. Oh my god, the tortillas. The flour tortillas, to be exact. They're the best tortillas you'll ever taste in your life, I can promise you that. There are numerous locations in the Salem-Keizer area, and they are all essentially the same. My only small complaint (hence the four-star review) is that some locations differ when it comes to the quality of the food. I've had a few orders that didn't quite live up to expectations, but it's never deterred me from coming back. If you're going to frequent any Mexican spot in the area, this is the place to frequent. Don't sleep on the tortillas! read more

La Hacienda Real - the inside of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Food was good. Drinks were delicious. Service was fast and kind. Keep up the good work.

We all loved this restaurant!! It was way more than I expected. I don't know why it doesn't have a 5-star overall review. Everything was so fresh. My husband ordered the Burrito Colorado (maybe Chili Colorado is the same thing?). The beef was SO tender & flavorful! I took a little of his, combined it with my side plate of rice& beans and an order of the fresh made flour tortillas. I cut up the meat and had a little in 3 little tortillas. Those few pieces made the entire burrito!! By the way, we saw a lady making the tortillas in room that is part of the kitchen. The server told me an order of tortillas included 4. There were at least 6 in there!! Needless to say, we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We are just traveling through but we found that there is another one down in Sacramento. We hope it ends up being the same quality food and service! The ambiance is relaxed. At 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon, they were so busy - which was a great sign. Before we had been there for 3 minutes, 3 servers came by. They have a lot of people working here, they were walking up and down the aisles between tables the entire time we were here. As soon as they noticed that someone looked like they would need something soon, they took care of it. As soon as a plate was cleared, they cleared the table of it. If someone needed a drink refill, someone would take care of it. It wasn't like one server per area, there were at least 4 people working in the area we sat in. What a great concept. It really made a difference in our dining experience. I sure wish we lived close to this restaurant!!!! We don't go to restaurants often and when we do, it's a treat. If we lived close, we would make a tradition of going every Sunday evening. It's that good! Give it a try, seriously, you won't be disappointed. read more

It was great years ago but the last two times now (with months in between) the food quality is not there the way it was..not hot dishes, commercial taco shells, weird flavored cream sauce- overly peppered salsa, chicken tasting like fish..thats a wrap. read more

Great service and food. Stopped by here based on family recommendations and they were spot on by pointing us in this direction.

A local Mexican food favorite in Salem, OR. Very large menu means just about any dish you like can be found here. In addition to chips and salsa, they also offer a complementary small plate of refried beans and Mexican slaw. read more

Food is really good . nice staff , friendly, the only little thing that was kind of ehhh ... was that there was no music . So it felt like being at ihop for being at a Mexican restaurant . But food is good read more

Amazing, authentic Mexican food and beautifully decorated aesthetic. Friendly service that was really fast. We will be back!

I love this place!! the service is awesome and everyone is friendly and nice, the food is good and they are the one place in salem that has queso blanco!!! i love it! read more

La Hacienda Real - fajita burrito - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Amazing food even tho it was super busy food came quick and the enchiladas were fantastic

Great food, great atmosphere, & I love the inside of the restaurant. Made me feel like I was in a restaurant in Mexico. read more

La Hacienda Real - Chicken in tomatillo salsa, sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, rice, beans & yellow cheese, shredded lettuce & tomatoes. - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The food is pretty good I used to go here a lot back years ago but I feel as if it's not as good as it used to be and it's got way too expensive of course the cost of things have gone up but I feel like it's gone up way too much here. The service is pretty good but nothing over the top! read more

Food delicious Service perfect Ambiance enjoyed We enjoyed the experience and will definitely return. read more

I am a total freaking IDIOT for eating at a place that I had already eaten at and left a crappy review. Well, just incase you were wondering, this is still the most disgusting Mexican restaurant ever. We wound up here because my first two choices were closed on this Labor Day, and I was getting grumpy because I was so hungry. Now I'm grumpy AF because I just paid for the shittiest meal on the planet and now I have a nice little stomach ache. 1. Nasty salsa 2. Soggy tostada shell 3. No extra cheese on my tostada like I ordered. 4. Gross tasting crunchy ass rice. 5. Limp lettuce NEGATIVE STARS FOR THIS RESTAURANT. GROSS. NASTY. PUKE. FLAVORLESS. I'm such an idiot for coming back here! read more