Mama Gordita&#x27;s Kitchen

Delicious! We sat in…read morethe outdoor patio (we had our dogs with us), and the service was friendly and prompt. It was nice sitting under the patio umbrella where we could enjoy the warm weather without getting blasted by sun. We both had Camerones Ala Crema. This is a dish we order frequently at different Mexican restaurants. It was terrific, and I'll certainly return to have it again. The food was very plentiful. It was too much for either of us to finish, and we took it home to reheat later for another meal. It appeared there was twice as much shrimp in the dish than other restaurants serve. Thank you for a great meal!

Dang, I love this place…read more My boys and I come here often. They love the corn tortillas and I'm big on flour. The chips and salsa are absolutely incredible, and they provide you two kinds automatically; mild and spicy. Love it! I often times get the chili colorado but now and then go for the fajitas. It's always good. Really good. The wait staff are incredible, consistently checking in with refills and more chips and salsa, on request. The food comes out relatively quickly but always tastes fresh, so there's no feel of it being premade. The restaurant itself looks like a typical Mexican restaurant, but isn't that big. Regardless, I've never had to wait for a seat because the staff are very efficient about taking orders, delivering food, and handling everything they need to. Seriously, we come here often and will continue to do so. Love this place!

Chicken soup

Fajita side platter

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Camerones ala Crema

Lunita’s Mexican Food

3.5(15 reviews)

0.7 mi

Oh, we love this place…read more It's a small, local taco shop with all the standard Mexican fare. Usually, I'll come by here when I don't want fast food but don't want to cook. And I don't want to pay for a sit down restaurant. The staff are pretty consistent and know what they're doing. I usually get a carne asada burrito and my kids get bean burritos. We'll usually get a small quesadilla or two. And it's kind of hard to screw that up, so what can I say? However, the carne asada is consistently high-quality meat and not a lot of fat and gristle, which I run into more often with other taco shops in the Salem area. My favorite thing, though, is their hot chili oil that they prepare and serve on their salsa bar. They have the usual green (mild), red (hot), and orange (habanero hot) sauces on the side bar, along with the carrots. But they also have this lovely little jar of an unholy red liquid...I mean, this red is like the red from the boiling fiery pits of Hades itself, and when you stir it, aaaaaaaaaallllllllll the little seeds come floating up and start swirling around the thick, viscous oil of the bottle. I put a little in one of those tiny condiment cups, and a little more in a side-dish boat (they provide both...not sure how to describe the little shallow cardboard box.) I'll dip the quesadilla, very very gently, into the boat and enjoy the hell out of it. The cup I use to dribble a very little amount down the inside of the burrito, as only a little bit is necessary. The oil coats your tongue and mouth, bringing this incredibly flavorful fiery heat into your body. It's absolutely amazing, tastes incredible, and isn't hot just to be hot. It's hot with a purpose. It's hot with integrity. It's....just so good. I love hot things, as well. Indian food spice is a 5 for me. I make my tacos at home with ghost peppers and habaneros. So this is a good, good, good heat. But potent. Check this taco place out; it's pretty damn good.

The drive through was easy but the restaurant exterior could use a bit of a makeover…read more The cashier was very friendly. The food was okay, not wonderful, but in this quiet corner of Oregon, I am not expecting culinary perfection. I would likely not eat here again.

Dining area

Chicken sope

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Carnitas Delicias

4.9(7 reviews)

0.2 mi

Very good food, friendly, I've been there several times. Never had a bad experience. If you like…read moreMexican cuisine you need to try it out.

Great food, fast and everything was put together fast and correctly. Very friendly people, great…read moreservice!! Super fast. Wonderful outdoor seating. Would come back if I lived in town. Great food truck! Rivals my favorite in Portland!

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Miramar Mexican Restaurant

4.0(83 reviews)

0.5 mi

Food was wonderful. Shrimp fajita's were excellent and a very generous portion. There were 4 of us…read moreand all the meals were good. The waitresses were very friendly, and our food was promptly brought out piping hot! Their mojitos were good also!

This is our first time for a Mexican restaurant in Dallas, Or. As soon as we got seated, more &…read moremore families were coming in, by the time we started eating, the room was getting filled up. It took me awhile to find what I wanted, and I didn't want another fajita or taco. Instead, I ordered the Fajita Salad with steak. It had 3 large slices of avocado. It was huges, as well as many Fajitas! It was good! Hubby ordered the Two-Items Combo, Chile Relleno and Beef Enchilada. The restroom were clean, nicely decorated, as the dining room. Only negative, and that's when I stopped eating the Tortilla Chips and 3 different types of dip. One of the dip, had hair! See photo. (If that was my husband's or my hair, I wouldn't gross out, but in a restaurant, where I don't know where the hair came from, that's a No! No!) The service was friendly and prompt.

Nicely appointed restaurant.

Appetizer burrito

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Enchiladas

Mezcal Sports Bar

4.7(3 reviews)

0.7 mi

Food was amazing. Service was friendly and welcoming. I took my wife there last night for her…read morebirthday. They have her the big sombrero and sang happy birthday and threw in dessert. We had a great time. Maybe a little pricey, but not terrible. Good beer on tap. Highly recommended. Family friendly, fun and welcoming people. Will definitely go back again.

Great drinks, great food and plenty of tvs. We ordered nachos and mozzarella sticks with our drinks…read moreand weren't disappointed. Bring your friends, there is plenty of room. VERY clean inside and out, great service and well lit interior. We will be back!

El Pique Taqueria Family Restaurant

4.0(42 reviews)

0.6 mi

No joke I have tried 40 or so taco spots in the pacific NW and this is the best! Found them at…read moresnack fest and I will 100% be making the 1 hour drive to Dallas to be eating again!!! Please please go try this place! Service is outstanding fast and friendly I haven't been to the brick and mortar spot yet. But the food truck is dope!

The food is so good! The salsa was amazing. Homemade chips, and the ground beef tacos were seasoned…read moreso well. I will be back for sure

Nachos with ground beef

Lots of options!

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Chicken Enchilada

La Herradura Mexican Food

3.3(56 reviews)

0.2 mi

We stop at this place often. It's a cute little drive through where you can order Mexican dishes to…read morego. On a recent stop we picked up some tacos and burritos to take home. The service is always quick and the food is always good. What an accent to the local community of Dallas.

Huevos rancheros-so good. This was my first time eating here and eating huevos rancheros. Felt…read morehappy with my choice to eat here.

Nice little hole in the wall.

Specials.

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Taco Bell

2.3(36 reviews)

0.5 mi

20 minutes for an order on the app. 20 minutes…read more A massive long line at the drive thru cycled through several times. Why even fing bother to use the app if it doesn't matter. I even heard them call my name and just say "naw, ain't gone out." They threw three "one free taco" coupons on me. Yay. They toss those around like candy. It doesn't do anything. What a piss poor run place. Not that they care about Yelp.

Got a chicken quesadilla and burrito supreme. Chicken quesadilla was good as it can be! I did not…read morelike the burrito supreme. Something about it........ I'd rather get something else tbh

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North Dallas Bar & Grill

3.3(126 reviews)

0.6 mi

Quick pit stop in town on our way to Washington. Looking up reviews and realized I reviewed this…read moreplace 6 years ago. Decided to try round 2. The server was absolutely amazing. Busting her ass to serve the dinner rush. So friendly, she made you feel like you were the only table in the house. The food came out so fast it was almost too hot to eat. Portions are still huge and the flavor is top notch.

The food is DIVINE !!!!! My mother is addicted to the chicken tenders. I LOVED the Reuben…read more(pastrami), and everything from the COBB salad to the French dip was exceptional. The onion rings and potato options are also terrific! Service has always been top-notch as well !! Prices are exceptionally reasonable. Well worth the drive to Dallas !!

The hash is excellent!

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Obi B.

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2 years ago

The generous serving sizes, affordable prices, and delicious food make this restaurant a must-visit. I had never tried birria before, so I ordered the pizza, and what a mind-blowing experience! The nachos were also great, and the guacamole paired nicely with everything. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service was friendly and helpful. I will definitely make a stop here if I am ever in the area again! read more

Daniela R.

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1 year ago

Loved the service very welcoming and sweet would definitely go back the food and drinks were delicious. Authentic Mexican food which surprised me really I'm from California and I've been out here a couple of times and can never find an authentic Mexican restaurant tasted just like my mom's cooking !! Please give this place a try read more

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No joke I have tried 40 or so taco spots in the pacific NW and this is the best! Found them at…read moresnack fest and I will 100% be making the 1 hour drive to Dallas to be eating again!!! Please please go try this place! Service is outstanding fast and friendly I haven't been to the brick and mortar spot yet. But the food truck is dope!

The food is so good! The salsa was amazing. Homemade chips, and the ground beef tacos were seasoned…read moreso well. I will be back for sure

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Yummy tacos! The Al pastor was crispy and in little bits almost like chorizo. They were very…read moregenerous with the meat, i would definitely go back!

I got the breakfast burrito with adobado. Something was missing in the flavor. I can't put my…read morefinger on it. I think the potatoes were under seasoned maybe. Some fresh elements in the salsa bar like cilantro might have been a help. I like that there are no other obnoxious fillers in the burrito. However I have had breakfast burritos before. And while I appreciate the size, the price was a little steep. I ate there and I'm not sure if it was the staff or me but it just seemed like people don't do that often. Unfortunately I think I could do better in the area as far as Mexican food goes.

Kike’s Taqueria

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Was in the chorizo & eggs mood for breakfast, went to my trusted source (Yelp) and it again…read moredelivered!!! Good food , good prices , and good service !! Their green salsa is amazing!!! I definitely recommend and would definitely go back when back in Salem .

Was expecting a whole lot more. Carne asada was bland tasting. The nachos portion size was small…read morefor the price. The birria taco was ok. Will definitely stick to a more sit down/service Mexican restaurant like La Hacienda or Los Arcos. Decor was very minimal/cheap and the restaurant was hot inside. Just wasnt for me but others like it.

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My goodness gracious this place is SO GOOD. We love their tacos and burritos but haven't tried much…read moreelse since it's hard to try something new when you know what's already good! The service is friendly and there's a salsa bar with a bunch of goodies! They recently updated the seats which is great because they needed some love, but kinda sad because my husband and I always like to sit in one of the booths that was slumped down, for funsies hahah There's a bathroom for the necessary pre-taco hand washing but I find the soap's scent to linger on the hands no matter how long I rinse for. It's not an unpleasant scent, but I will smell it every time I bring a taco to my mouth which is unfortunate because I just wanna smell taco. Anyway their tacos are always consistently good and the flavor is *muah* The wet burrito (I get lengua and asada) is ginormous and every single bit is perfect- the sauce on top, the chewy, doughy tortilla (in the best way), and it is very generously fullll of meat. I can eat but can't ever finish one! What really amazes us was how well it reheats the next day, or even 2 days later if you somehow forget about it. It's pretty much as good as fresh but somehow better because you know you only have so little left! You'd think the sauce would cause the tortilla to get soggy sog, but it somehow holds up so well!

Very friendly staff. Killer freshly made orange juice makes it worth the stop! Refried beans…read moreusually runny but overall ok food. Huge menu posted above cashiers a little hard to read. No atmosphere really.

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

Two-Star Review for La Hacienda Real (A poetic saga of…read morechips, 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.

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This place is awesome and authentic. Staff are really friendly We really enjoy this place. The…read morefood is very good. There are multiple items on the menu that are phenomenal. My favorite is the cheesecake. The restaurant is clean and the decor is nice. It is small but has a very authentic feel with lots of parking.

We were craving some Mexican food during our mini road trip! We saw la Sabrosa conveniently located…read moreoff the main road. There was plenty of parking and they also had a drive through as well. We decided on dine-in option. They serve complimentary chips and salsa which were fresh and delicious. Overall our food was decent, I'd go back, but probably would not go out of my way to stop here if I was in town. The street corn was VERY salty. The service was great and plenty of seating for large groups.

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This is more like a hole in a wall family restaurant and we went in after checking out the reviews…read more What amazing authentic Mexican food! We ordered the Camarone À la diabla and it was savory and spicy, just the way we like it. The portions were also generous. Will definitely stop by on our way to Portland!

Based on the reviews, I saw on yelp I thought I'd give this place a try. To be honest, I sat…read moreoutside for about five maybe 10 minutes trying to decide if I really wanted to go inside because mine was the only car in the parking lot and the place didn't look that great from the outside. Thought I'd give him a try any way. The interior is rather odd in that the tables were positioned in such a way that I wasn't sure if I wanted to sit inside or out in the patio. The patio was actually cooler but there were these long tables and not really any place for just one or two people to sit by themselves. The torta with Carne Asada was bland and the El Pastor taco was flavorless. In fact, if it was a blind test, I would've told you that the meat from the beef and the meat from the pork were the same in terms of flavor and texture. The only difference was the color. The server was pleasant enough and there was really nothing negative I could say about that. But in the long run, I don't find myself wanting to come back so I gave it to two only because I've been to worst places but not better.

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A friend and I stopped in for lunch and were so glad we did! They have a little covered are to eat…read morein with picnic tables. We were so impressed with how clean it was! No sticky tables or bits of trash or food on the gravel underfoot. We both ordered 2 sopas each: one asada and one barbacoa. Delicious!!! They were generous in size and were topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, avacado and a delicious creamy sauce over all. They brought us 3 types of tasty salsa. I highly recommend!

*UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT* Sad that this place sold their shop. This had to be one of the best mexican…read morefood carts in all of Oregon. I understand keeping a business open in these times is tuff. The one star isn't in regard to the food the original Taqueria Fragon use to make its in warning that the new people selling food here now is not that great. Had it today and tortillas were not hechas a mano anymore and food standard's have lowered. Really wished Fragon would have stayed opened sad to see another good business close due to our economy.

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New favorite! Flavor profile is amaaaaaazing. Portions are great, peppers are Hot, sauces are Hot…read more(sometimes hard to find in whitewashed regions), service was super friendly and checked in while we ate to see if we liked it which is nice for a food truck. Always love the little covered seating here and ample parking. Nice find in Keizer.

Just had the quesabirria tacos. Delicious!! The service was quick, the food truck looks polished,…read moreand the menu is fairly large. Will definitely be returning!

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