Generally a safe bet but nothing mind blowing happening here. The portions are generous and their ingredients are fresh. Fine for takeout and best if you don't really feel like thinking too hard about dinner -- a burrito was about a 15 minute wait with no one else in the lobby. If you're used to Americanized Mexican cuisine the this will meet your expectations. read more

My sister took my fiancée and me to this place when we visited Chicago. She lives nearby and says that she always goes there when she misses home (we're from north Mexico). She told me how close her relationship got with some of the people that work there and how much it feels like family. I noticed it when eating. Feels like an authentic family owned place where you can get great food at a very good price. We paid around $50 for the 3 of us and my fiancée even had some leftovers. I love going to different Mexican places and feeling how authentic and 'homey' they are, even thousands of miles away. read more

Great spot! Food was delicious and authentic! Staff was very friendly as well and gave us some complimentary chips and salsa!

Cheap, but extaordinarily mediocre. I think they survive off of being next to a local dive bar, "Driftwood," whose drunk customers have been desensitized to quality. Otherwise, given the competition in the immediate area (Ragadan!), I doubt they would be making it in this economy. We went there with a larger group: the order took forever to make despite us being the only people in there. I got a burrito and chips & guac. The totally average burrito immediately fell apart. The guac was better, but could've used more salt. I won't go back unless forced to. read more

It's good cheap Mexican food, but it's not gonna knock your socks off or anything. American-Mexican at its okayest.

Great little gem! If you are looking for solid Mexican food, prepared fresh- this is your place. We got a couple of their small quesadillas and chimichangas (if you order ala carte, the chimis are smaller than the dinner menu size). I had the burrito suiza, which was so large I couldn't finish. We also got the chips and guacamole. The guac is made fresh when you order- can compete with any "fancy" restaurant any day- and would beat it, hands down! Mainly set up for to-go business. There are a couple tables, though, if you need to dine in. read more

Mr. Salsa - Updated Menu Jan 2024 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mr. Salsa is my go to place to take out tacos. The steak, el pastor and shrimp are the best tacos. The mini quesadillas are amazing too! The people who work at Mr. Salsa are extremely nice and offer advice on what to order as well. The store is small but they do have a few tables to sit and eat. read more

Muscle past the looks of the place and get some great food! If I was a local, those that work there and I would be on a first name basis and know how the kids are doing. We went nice and hungry after a day moving. I got tacos, the others had burritos. The burritos were big. The preparation of the dishes have been Americanized, but the ingredients are fresh and the prep is really well done and tasty. Staff was all business but attentive. read more

my food was tasty, authentic and very affordable. I ordered the carne asada taco platter but requested to remove extra toppings and just get onions and cilantro. read more

The food is raw and the place is very small and no bathroom. They have 2 to 3 tables and service is very slow.

Mr. Salsa is a quaint Mexican joint in Uptown. In my 25 years in Chicago, no other restaurant I've frequented has delivered on freshness, consistency, friendliness and price. It's become my go-to with my brother, or when I need something quick. I typically get the vegetarian burrito, which is chock-full of avocado, beans, and other healthy veg, or the chiles rellenos, which are a delicious treat, with a really deep, cheesy flavor. Maybe the best chiles rellenos I've had around here. This is a family run joint. I've seen the same guy behind the counter every day I've been here. I think he probably works close to 365 days/year and yet he's invariably friendly, humble and quick. I really hope more people in the neighborhood give Mr. Salsa a try--you won't be disappointed. read more

I regularly order an Al pastor burritos to go after a long day at work. Their late hours are perfect to satisfy my grumbling stomach fully every time. I come so often that the chef and cashier usually recognize and welcome me warmly every time. It's a great local go to spot if you're ever craving some Mexican food late at night! read more

Make sure to order chips and guacamole with whatever else you order. Tacos here are amazing and the ingredients are definitely fresh. I've had a few burritos from here as well and they're great if you're looking for something to really fill you up. Be sure to try the lengua (beef tongue) taco or burrito!! The staff at Mr. Salsa is always fun to interact with; they seem to be in a great mood most of the time. Make sure to call ahead about the chips and guacamole because they make everything fresh! read more

Good place for a quick taco. However, you'll go home reeking of grease and oil. Must not be well ventilated in the kitchen. read more

**notice** prices have increased 25%!!! owner doesn't listen when your ordering and what you pickup will not be made to order. read more

I am really surprised at how good this place is!! I've thought about going to get tacos for a while but never ended up doing it. What missed opportunities I've wasted!!! I got a carne asada taco and a chicken quesadilla and both were fantastic. I think it's really in the meats- they were both really flavorful, juicy, and well cooked. I also like their salsa a lot. It's excellent. For around $5 I got a great dinner. Minus one star because the guy working was pretty surly and not very friendly. Oh well, I'll definitely be back. read more

Picked up a couple burritos and some guac a few nights ago from Mr. Salsa. The burritos were great, and a pretty good portion. The guac was better than I expected. We also ordered the nachos - for anyone out there who loves cheese sauce, know that these nachos only have shredded on them. I'd be willing to give the tacos a try next time! read more

This is an excellent taqueria that has been overlooked since they do not have a social media or delivery app presence. The menu is fairly standard, but everything is made well, and despite crazy inflation they've managed to keep their prices down. To the point where I am not sure how they could be making money. Their guacamole and salsas are top tier, and everything has always tasted very fresh. They are much better than some other taquerias on the north side who play the online game much better than they do, and it's a shame that matters so much for visibility these days over just serving very good food at a very good price. read more

Be it ever so humble looking, there's no place quite like Mr Salsa. Very small, not much to look at space. Excellent food, good prices. A takeout staple for our neighborhood. read more

Absolutely love the sopes they are well made. The horchata was also really tasty. The nachoes were really good too so sad im too far to go often. read more

Really solid tacos and burritos in a nice setting and for a good price. Tried asada and polly burritos, asada and cabeza de res tacos, and their plain nachos. Nachos could have been a little more put together, but everything was delicious and fresh. Very friendly guy at the counter, really comfortable space, looking forward to eating here often. read more

Love this place. Food is so good and to be honest my favorite place to eat if I have been drinking or the morning after. They are open late but COVID has affected hours. When you order just be super clear what you want. read more

I originally found Mr. Salsa when I was hosting one of my unofficial Yelp events. I'd never heard of it before then and wanted to check it out with my fellow Yelpers. Since then I've been once more. The inside of Mr. Salsa reminds me of any neighborhood restaurant that has a decent client base so they don't have to invest in the inside decor. Mr. Salsa is dimly lit with roughly four to five tables to accommodate people that decide to eat in. Based off the Yelp reviews that brought me to Mr. Salsa's I was expecting an obnoxiously large burrito but it wasn't big haha. For someone that loves food that was disappointing. I've gotten during my two visits I've gotten the the carne asada and the chicken fajita burrito. I enjoyed the carne asada, the meat wasn't too dry or chewy. The chicken fajita was absolutely terrible. It was so watery to the point of the burrito juice started immediately leaking out of the aluminium foil and paper bag onto my light colored jeans as I walked home. The chicken fajita burrito was flavorless so not worth the awkward walk home from Mr. Salsa. I honestly only go to Mr. Salsa when someone else who hasn't tried it wants to go. read more

We had Tacos and Enchiladas it was very fresh and clean. Very tasty. Owners are very nice. We really enjoyed our food.

Below average burrito at best, and the place is not suited for dining in. There are so many better choices in the area. I will always choose El Asadero! read more

I'm glad I finally wandered in to check this place out. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and fired off our orders seemingly before we were able to place them. I got a vegetarian burrito, some chips and guac. Everything was great and I think that they made the guac right there on the spot. The burrito was giant, with the shell toasted to perfection. Good amount of beans, guac, and veggies in the burrito as well. Place is clean and cozy. I was there during the day, and with all the construction going on in the area it seems that a lot of CTA employees and other city workers are fans of the spot. Word on the street is that you can get your food here and take it next door to the Driftwood if you want some beer with your Mexican food. Highly recommended. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Mr. Salsa - a burrito and chips on a plate - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid Mexican food in a sea of Asian top notch restaurants. Neighborhood staple, great prices and tacos throughout the years. read more

Mr. Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just around the corner from the Wilson Yards Target. A quaint little taqueria that has a diverse menu with some surprises. One of those is burritos and tacos made with tongue (lengue). I'll stick with beef. Friendly folks. read more

Mr. Salsa - Burrito suizo dinner with a can of soda (one can was gratis), $11.60 with tax. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honestly my favorite taco place in the city. Remarkably consistent for the more than 10 years I've been going there. My go to order is an Al Pastor Taco Dinner, cilantro and onion and a tamal on the side. The best! read more

I went here last night for dinner. My friend Andrew told me about this little gem on the corner of Broadway and Montrose. They have a few tables here for dining in. It was not crowded and there was no wait. They have a number of items on the menu, I will post picture of the latest menu soon. I got the Chiles Rellenos, and it was great! last time we went to a Mexican place(Mayan Place Mexican Cuisine in Lincoln park), my friend got this chiles rellenos and i will tell you, both looked very different for each other. What I learned was chiles rellenos can be different from one place to another, basically its not like a standard hamburger. The one i got was yum! it was oily and cheesy, and it tasted delicious. included in the plate- tortillas, guac, salad, rice, and beans were great too! I felt the service was quick, our food was on our table within 5 minutes of ordering. Chips and Salsa they provided us were complimentary, and the chips was crisp and warm, looks like they fried it back in the kitchen! I would certainly recommend going to this family owned place if you are up for trying some Mexican food. read more

Mr. Salsa - Updated menu 4/8/17 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's 230am, and the bowling alley lights just came on...What do YOU do? Well, I can tell you what I do. I pile myself +3 into a cab, and head STRAIGHT for Mr. Salsa for some life saving, liver rejuvenating burritos. I could've SWORN they were open 24 hours, but alas this is not the case. As we rolled up to the door, they had all the tables/chairs up, and were moppin' away any last traces of Mexican food. OH NO. (heart drops) I poked my head in (door still unlocked) and asked what time they had closed (about 7 minutes prior). I must've looked so pathetic (seriously), because all of a sudden he started moving stools and throwing things on the grill. My heart soars for Mr. Salsa! And not a grimace or grumble in sight, they were joking around and having fun, talking to us, all in good spirits. This was BEFORE i tipped them, too. So my pals and I belly up to the Mexibar, drink some Grape crush, indulge in Dinner, pt2 a la carne asada and chicken burritos, munch on chips and save ourselves a round of massive el hangovers. I love these guys. Forever. Cash only. Don't forget, they won't budge on that one, I'm afraid. read more

We were doing a food hop in Chicago over the weekend and ended our night here. Happily, I might add! We LOVE this place. We loved it when we lived nearby, and still drop by quite often when we visit the city. I'm giving it 5 stars right now b/c where I live (in Wisconsin) and many other places I've lived and eaten (NYC, other restaus in Chicago) just don't do it like Mr Salsa does! The beans were not as on point as normal, but the rice was perfectly flavored, as was the small amount of guac that came with my amazingly delicious chili rellenos :) My husband had chicken-filled quesadillas which have, I'm quite certain, never met their match. The fact we've seen the young kids grow up is a testament to this place as well. Not only is their food (and did I mention salsa? no? still darn good!!) amazing, the kids are growing up to be very kind and intelligent human beings. I'm so happy about that :) We love you, Mr Salsa! You do everything so well, with love, and it shows :) read more

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Decent tacos for the price. Don't make a special trip, but not a bad option if you're in the area. Guacamole is pretty good. read more

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In late October / early November 2020: While the service was prompt and courteous, I was initially surprised by their allowance for customers without masks in the middle of a pandemic. Fortunately, their staff were all wearing masks. Second, the vegetarian tacos I ordered lacked any kind of flavoring, including salt. I was really hoping to get something yummy from a local place, but unfortunately, I would say Taco Bell's vegetarian options beat them out. I hope they'll consider adding seasoning (including cilantro) to their food. read more

I come here for my coworkers as well as my family. I love there tacos, guacamole and chips with a mexican coke. Very frienly staff. The gentleman that answers the phone is always full of energy. I wish i can borrow some. lol read more

Is not actually open until 1am! Closes early around 'midnight. Showed up and the place was closed. Can't say if the food is good.

Would've never known this place existed if it wasn't for yelp. And I've lived in Uptown for years. The place is ok. Your typical family owned Mexican place. Their food was a good portion and pricing was fair. They did have the food out at lightning speed though. Meaning they had pre-made tamales in the kitchen. So you can choose between fresh food or fast service, I guess. Yay! Choices! read more

Mr salsa restaurant has good tasty tacos, but the only issue, if you want to view it as an issue, is that the food is mostly to go. This is a very small space and not many seating is available. Come enjoy some tasty tacos and if you want to come and eat here... well, bring some XX beers and make the experience better. I asked the staff about bringing alcohol and they said it was ok. Btw the staff is very friendly and talkative. read more

This place is legit. I wish I lived closer because these are some the best tacos I've had in Chicago.

My first experience here was great and I was impressed. But last night I got takeout and was sorely disappointed. They got my order wrong (gave me two steak dinner but one was supposed to be shrimp) and the total was almost $35. They fixed their mistake but forgot the tortillas. And the food honestly wasn't worth what it cost because the portion was so pitifully small. I couldn't even enjoy it because I was so turned off by the ordeal. Probably won't be going here again. read more