No complaints! I love everything about this place, the food is great quality, I enjoy the service, my partner and I would definitely recommend, we would like them to cater our wedding! We drive an hour to this place, definitely worth the commute. read more

Looks to be permanently closed. Sad. They had the best Birria de Chivo. Hopefully just a temporary situation. read more

Birria here is like in not other place in the USA, period! (And I'm a musician and I travel A LOT!) What being a musician means is that I have a "special" stomach and can eat pretty much 'everything'. The biz it's being in Oregón for more than 27 years. I used to come here and play and sing with a mariachi band to play by table and by song requested. Food has great flavor, cheap and pretty! This is the most authentic birria you'll have closest to "Mexico taste like" from states of Michoacán and Tuxpan and Tecalitlán, in Jalisco. Goat and Beef Birria, quesabirrias, menudo, etc. It's a simple Taquería where you're not getting chips and salsa, so don't be ridiculous! Homemade tortillas made for you in the moment. Looks and feels like you're in a little town from Mexico is so authentic. For service, they're objective and kind, specially the waiters and waitresses. You come with your party, order, pay, and you get a table where you wait to for your food and enjoy. This biz is attended mostly by Mexicans like me from little towns in México because the food is so close to our taste from home, that they have us like bees in beehives. HIGLY RECOMMENDED if you love birria! read more

Los Temos - Soooo great flavor! - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I've been curious about goat tacos ever since I did the write up about Birria after eating at Kike's. I planned my trip to Los Temos thinking I was about to try something unique in Salem, OR out of all places. What I didn't realize as I pulled into Los Temos' crowded parking lot is that I was about to walk into foodie paradise. Los Temos Taqueria is a family-operated Mexican restaurant specializing in Michoacan-style Birria tacos and burritos. Los Temos is located on the far end of Portland Road, on the opposite side of I-5 facing Keizer Station. Los Temos is the only establishment I've been to in Salem that serves braised goat tacos. Los Temos also ticks all the boxes that would qualify it as any Yelper's "best kept secret" restaurant. The restaurant itself is a converted diner, with remnants of its old incarnation still visible from the décor and the commercial size coffee brewers in the back. Most of the patrons of the restaurant hail from the area where the food is "originally from"; I was the only person in the restaurant that didn't speak Spanish. Further, it's also out in the middle of debatably nowhere, not quite in Salem, not quite in Keizer or Chemawa. In other words, you don't just "accidentally" end up here, you have to plan some part of your day around eating here. The food here is also distinctively "authentic." By authentic, I mean that it's not over-seasoned like food from establishments that cater to the "local" population. Every element of every dish served here looks and tastes irrefutably "homemade." It's basically comfort food, but in its purest uncompromised, unadulterated form. Some of the best Mexican food I've had in my life required assembly. If you've ever been to an (unlicensed) taco stand out in East or South Central LA, you know what I'm referring to. The reason why tourists tend to complain(?) that real Mexican food from Mexico tastes "bland" or "different" is because the local cuisine in any country is usually prepared with the preconceived notion that the local populace will be eating the dishes frequently, or even daily. Your taste buds and your olfactory receptors are less strained from eating food that is lightly seasoned compared to something that's just dripping in sauce. This is why people can eat ungodly amounts of mashed potatoes and peas during Thanksgiving, but limited amounts of turkey, stuffing, etc. Anyway, back to food that require assembly. The Tacos at Los Temos remind me of LA street tacos, but with birria braised meat. The taco shells are fresh, warm, and soft. Just like how abuelita used to make. Or so I would imagine. I tried two Birria Tacos de Chivo, and a Birria Taco de Rez. As beef is king, de Rez is what I recommend anyone going to this this establishment for the first time should try, but I was surprised at how tender and equally flavorful the de Chivo was. The de Chivo does carry a more distinctive spice-laden flavor (cumin, cloves, cinnamon) and a very slight gamey flavor toward the end as expected. Long story short, the goat isn't something I would necessarily want to eat every day, but it's worth trying if you're looking for something different. TL;DR for Salemites that are familiar with the Mexican food scene in the area: in terms of Birria Tacos, Kike's is to Aiberto's what Los Temos is to La Fondita #2. The parking lot is tiny, so try to carpool if possible. read more

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Excelente servicio , comida riquísima como siempre y el establecimiento fue remodelado . Lo recomiendo ampliamente. read more

Los Temos - a man sitting at a table in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Wow. Just wow. This place is now our new favorite place to get tacos. The food is really really fresh, and soooo good. It definitely is homemade cooking. We got our tacos to go and they put them on paper plates with foil and provide you with a bag of salsas and onions with cilantro. If you're ever in the mood for good tacos and in the area, this is your place! read more

Los Temos - Pollo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Los precios son caros, además son muy despostas, mi mujer estaba enferma y se sentó en una mesa mientras yo ordenaba y la pararon dijeron que asta que ordene se puede sentar' se tardan mucho para ordenar, no volvería jamás! No se puede darles media estrella! O nada ! No por la comida, por el trato ala gente...son unos gachós read more

Los Temos takes "home cooking" to the next level. The restaurant is situated on the side of the road in a house like building with tables throughout a series of rooms. On weekends it's packed with families, a line out the door, vendors in front, and even live musicians! Food options consist of various grilled/marinated mexican meats - birria (goat stew) is what they're known for and available on weekends. It's a rich, spicy, salty broth with tender shredded goat meat. Not for the faint of heart but oh man is it tasty. Food comes with a the essentials - a plate of limes, onions, and cilantro and every kind of hot sauce you could want. My favorite (and they have giant tubs of this) was a spicy chili paste like sauce served in small sauce dishes like the ones at asian restaurants. Whether you want something sweet or alcoholic, Los Temos has you covered beverage-wise. It may be difficult to get a special drink like a michelada during busy times but they have all kinds of Mexican sodas and beers ready to go. If you're craving an horchata or my personal favorite a Jamaica agua fresca, it's a great light, not too sweet way to wash down your tacos or bowl of birria. The vibe is exactly how you'd expect a house packed full of people eating spicy foods amidst Spanish and accordion melodies to be. Not for everyone, but SO much fun if that appeals to you. The banda circles around table to table with a long list of songs they can play and giant groups of people cycle in and out because yes the food is that good. I'd recommend sitting in the front of the restaurant for the fun/music and the back if you have a large group. If you're looking for a spicy way to spend your weekend or just some delicious authentic Mexican food and music, Los Temos is the place for you. read more

Los Temos - Los Palomitos performing on a Sunday morning + Bowl or Birria - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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The food is great, the service is good but they need to work on cleanliness. Everyone was wearing a mask! . read more

You ever hear of "Don't judge a book by its cover"? Well this place is the definition of that saying. We almost left due to no parking space and how tiny it looks on the outside. But I am so glad we didn't! Now I know why the Parking lot was full! The food is amazing here. There is more tables/sitting space in the back trust me, just go in. From the hand made tortillas, tacos, menudo, birria to the customer service, everything was amazing!! The food here gives you that grandmas home cooked meal feeling. Los Temos is the BEST authentic Mexican restaurant you will EVER find!! read more

They close at 530... Keep that in mind. Excellent food, good prices, no frills environment, everything home made. Great family owned authentic restaurant. read more

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This place is tremendous. There is a reason the lines are long and parking lot full. We both had burritos and they were so good we were forced to slow down and savor every bite. My son declared it good enough to justify a drive all the way from Portland. Looking forward to the next visit because I chickened out and didn't get the goat. read more

Food was great but i Found a dead mouse in restroom..if i could give it a 0 star i would just for that!! read more

Los Temos - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Good food, 100% recommend the birria de res the place needs a little cleaning but it's nothing we can't handle read more

Good food, but not gourmet by any means. Kinda bland. But fresh. No menu online or on their facebook page so unless you go in or find some photo of their menu, it's hard to figure out what you want if you are calling in. The food is filling, but it doesn't make me go "Wow!" The place is dingy. It's well-made regular food, but it lacks flare and style. Kinda like you went to gramma's and she made her regular weekday meal for you, but not your favorite meal. read more

Another great find via yelp! Humble establishment that serves generous, delicious, perfectly seasoned portions.

Best birria in town. Have been coming here for almost 8 years. Servings are generous and I highly recommend coming weekdays and non peak hours! read more

Pretty good food, great taste overall but cleanliness gets a 1 out of 5. Employees need to be on top of cleaning tables, brooming floors, picking up dirty dishes and overall cleaningness as it arises and not texting on their phones when there are things that need to be done. read more

Best home cooked birria de chivo in Salem hands down! However, cleanliness gets 1 out 5. Place is very dirty And unsanitary. It's better to come during the week when place is not so packed and wait isn't very long and that way you can actually get a parking spot. Females Cooks/ waitresses need to be more friendly. read more

Great food, and by far the best tacos in the area. Been coming here for years and haven't had any complaints. Best authentic Mexico food I've had around Oregon. read more

I have only had the birria de chivo, not sure why you would get anything else. Served with fresh, hand made tortillas. Birria de chivo has a depth of flavor that is amazing. As others have said, the ambiance isn't the best but the food is out of this world. read more

Best Birria in Oregon don't sleep on los temos... the place is a little dirty and disorganized but when the food is that good you can't complain. read more

Friends told us where to go for Authentic Mexican fare while we were in Salem. Los Temos specializes in goat. So, that's what we had to get! And we were not disappointed as the goat was the most tender, melt in your mouth meat we've ever had! The All-You-Can-Eat home made tortillas were also excellent. We need to go again and try the goat consume. Do not expect a fancy restaurant; this place reminded us of our adventures deep in Mexico. And the food is worth a "Return Visit" (*wink wink* !!) ~ my Only suggestion is for them to have a working lock on the restroom door... read more

I have visited this location several times. I am never disappointed. It is a dive restaurant if you can call it a restaurant, the location consist of tables chairs and the temp of the room depends on the temp outside! Which is the only thing I dislike the food how ever I love. The tortillas are hand made. Which are hard to come by in most places. And the food always fresh, they prep it once you order. read more

Los Temos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I always go here to eat their Birria, which is one of their best dishes and I have yet to find one as good as the one they serve here in all of Portland. Food was great. Service was very quick even while it was packed. read more

Best birria de chivo in Oregon? I have found none better. There is no reason to order anything else here. You can either get in a big bowl with the delicious juices it was cooked in (called consome by the folks here). That is the "plato." Then it's like a soup. Wonderful on a cold winter morning. Or you can order it on a "combinacion" plate with rice and beans. If you do this you can get a cup of the consome on the side, and you definitely should. Both come with some of the best handmade corn tortillas you've ever had. The combinacion serves two if you're not too hungry. Another option is just to order individual birria tacos. If you've never eaten goat, this is a good place to start. Not "goaty" in the least. Delicious. read more

The Food is very good BUT they really need to CLEAN UP THIS PLACE IS IS VERY DIRTY it just needs to be cleaned up

More like, Los Thieves. How one fucks up an order for 5 tacos but only delivers 2 I will never comprehend. Food was mediocre at best. Avoid like the plague. read more

You want real deal Mexican. Real deal like you stopped on the 1 south of Encinada? This is the place. Best birria I ever had. Scratch made everything. Not kidding best grubby little dive I've found in Oregon. A++. read more

These service here was awful I went to sit down with my family and they lady gave us the worst stink eye ever. The place seemed really dirty the walls weren't washed and the floors slippery with grease. I saw a bit of the kitchen and it seemed like a disaster there was food all over the floor. The whole place was just somewhere where I will no longer be visiting again read more

Fantastic authentic Mexican. Been in business 15 years. Goat also on menu. Place puts you back into Mexico and some of their family owned restaurants. Food is wonderful. Had the chicken burrito. Friend had beef burrito. No chips and salsa served. read more

Family always goes here for tacos, birria, and menudo. They have yummy champurrado and horchata too. Some of the best Mexican food in the area plus homemade tortillas. read more