If you name your restaurant "Mr. Salsa's" you had better offer some pretty stellar salsa. This is not the case for the Oglesby restaurant. The salsa is thin, runny and has no flavor to speak of. Like tomato juice with a little diced onion in it. I was happily surprised that the rest of the food was good, but also under seasoned. I ordered a beef chimichanga which was filled with meat and not at all greasy. It was topped with a spoonful of guacamole, which was good but needed a bit of salt. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu, but they need to fix the salsa. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - The most flavorless salsa I've had in some time. Like tomato juice with some veggies floating in it. No garlic, spices or salt. - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

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The shredded beef was mouthwateringly good! I ordered the shredded beef flautas. The beef was tender, juicy, and filled with flavor. Beans & rice were solid. Customer service was friendly and helpful. 10/10 recommend! read more

We were out for a Sunday drive and decided to try a new restaurant, and we were not disappointed. I can say I would be happy to visit here for lunch or dinner. They have a nice bar if you would like an adult beverage. There was plenty of parking on the side of the building and on the street in front. You can get into the restaurant if you are mobility restricted as long as someone opens the door for you. The restaurant was very light and bright with the typical decorations. You could choose from tables of multiple sizes and booths. The restrooms were pretty little and I am not sure if you were in a wheelchair you would be able to easily use them. The food was very good and the menu was pretty extensive so it took a bit to decide what to order. We were served chips which are house made and very good and a tasty yet pretty basic salsa so I asked if they had a hotter salsa and was given a hot and a medium salsa when our server brought it to us she said she likes to mix them so we did and it was outstanding. One at the table ordered a steak chimichanga, one ordered a chicken enchiladas meal, and 2 ordered quesadillas. Every dish was served hot fresh and full of flavor. The steak in the chimi was cooked perfectly, as was the chicken in the other dishes. Our server could not have been better, she was friendly and spot on. When we needed a little extra time she didn't rush us and made sure we were well taken care of from start to finish. read more

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We ordered 25 tacos for 10 people. Less than $10 per person! And way too much for us to eat!! Tacos were huge and delicious! Fresh salsa and ingredients! Green salsa was especially good! Margaritas were also exceptionally good! We will definitely be back to Mr Salsa's! Choose this place for great food at a great price! read more

Absolutely delicious! Had the chicken fajita super roll and my wife had the best cheese enchilada she's ever had.

One of the best Mexican places I have been to. They had surprisingly large portion sizes as well. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

Stopped here while driving through Oglesby on I-39. Only a couple min drive off the main highway. It was an excellent find. I had the taco combo with beef tacos and a cheese enchilada. My daughter had the soft shell chicken tacos. Plates came loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and beans. Quick service (only three tables were used at the time), very clean tables, floors, etc. I was very impressed. Food was excellent and priced well. Would recommend. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - Combo tacos and soft shell chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

everything about our dining experience here was a positive one. The staff was very welcoming even when we came in rather late for dinner. They gave us warm chips and salsa that was divine. We couldn't help ourselves but ask for seconds. The quality of the meat in our dishes was superb. Our waiter was very helpful and efficient. We will be back the next time we are in town. The dishes were so authentic and incredible. I was full after the chips but the fajita quesadillas for too good to pass up. read more

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We have seen this restaurant on Yelp and after reading the reviews decided to give them a try. Parking lot is just west of the building and the entrance is right off the parking lot. I ordered the combo Tamale, Chilli rellno Enchiladas and it was very good. My guest ordered the enchiladas and it was also good. Nice place, great service. Only critique was a little too much sauce. Next time I would request it on the side. Give this place a try. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

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We got lucky when we got a severe weather alert and found this place. So delicious and excellent service. Felt like being taken care of by an old friend! It was taco Tuesday and we took advantage of that. They even fried the flour tortillas on my chicken tacos. My husband had the shredded beef tacos with the best rice he ever had and great beans. Excellent! Highly recommend and will go again if ever in the are. read more

Great food with great portions! the service was also amazing! our server Luis was so friendly! my family will definitely be returning!!! the ambience was wonderful and we were able to play our music on the juke box. read more

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Food was good with fast service. Tried the margaritas it was pretty good too.

I went to Mr Salsa's last week. I am always searching for REAL and really good Mexican food. I just moved to the area and I stopped in and tried the combination meal. The Chicken tacos were great!!! This will be my go to place now!!! read more

A group of four of us went to Mr.Salsa's for dinner tonight. The food, service and margaritas were amazing!!! Too bad we live an hour and a half away. We would definitely come back when we are in the area. read more

I'd go 4 1/2 stars if it would let me, mostly based on being happy to find good Mexican food in a small area like this, particularly during COVID-19. Burrito, tacos, chips, salsa all very good. Chose pick-up so can't speak for service or dining there. Decent interior. Easy parking on street in front. read more

Stopped in again had a family night planned. And as alway invited in with a Big Smile and Welcomed in as family. I truly Love this place and the Family that runs it. Food is always hot and beyond delicious. Get to catch up with my old co-worker and her family, and enjoy a night with mine. 10 read more

Stopped here after a hike.. Great service, food, and atmosphere! Guacamole was on point and very fresh! Ate so many chips and guac had to take my tacos home! read more

The best burrito I've ever had. I will make the two hour drive not for starved rock, but for that burrito.

Tried Mr Salasas since the ownership has changed. My husband had chimichanga with chicken. He said it was delicious. I had chili relleno. They were good but the red sauce tasted weird. Not sure why. The salsa with chips was good. read more

Mr Salas is an authentic Mexican restaurant that you will have to visit. The food there is great, you are really getting a taste of some great Mexican food. The restaurant and the surroundings are overall great, it truly feels like you are in Mexico. The service sometimes can be off and on good, the waiters/waitress are nice but sometimes if you need a refill it will take a bit. Overall great. read more

Friends stop here every once in a while for Taco Tuesday. They swore the tacos are awesome and $1.25 each.... So I gave it a try tonight because it's Cinco De Mayo, and they raised the price to $2.25 each? And they were the WORST tacos I've ever had- Stale, store bought corn shells that not only barely had any meat in them, there was barely any other filling in there either. Service was terrible. Beyond slow. Waited 20 minutes for chips & salsa. And the bar has ONE blender. So when a table orders margaritas, they are made one at a time. It took 15 minutes for us to get a round of drinks..... EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. There are WAY too many Mexican restaurants that are better than this place. Don't bother. I suggest Mi Margaritas, only 10 min away in Peru. - Better food. Better Drinks. Better Prices. Better Service. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - They charge $2.25 for these tiny tacos! EASILY the worst tacos I've EVER had too! - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

So very glad I found this place! By far the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Customer service was amazing and the food is genuinely so so so very good! Highly recommend! read more

Great food!!!Great Service!!!Great restaurant!!!!Drove an hour and a half to get there!! Definitely worth the drive!!! The menu has great variety and everything is delicious !! Their fiesta platter appetizer has all my favorites and it was very delicious!! If you are looking for something different, try their fried chicken!! It was so good!!!! It came with a salad and fries that were so fresh and delicious too!!! Can't wait to get back there!! Highly recommend!! read more

Have been eating here since I was a kid. Great food and great service!! Really a hidden gem.

Food was great and service was friendly! It's a pretty typical small town bar/restaurant in the Midwest. I enjoyed the carne asada a la tampiqueña, and my wife loved her flautas. We took the food to go and thought it was a nice detail for them to include a courtesy chips and salsa with our meal. If we stop by this town again someday, we'd definitely come back. read more

My vegetables were barely chopped up and burnt on my shrimp fajitas. The chips and salsa weren't that great. Best part of the meal was the strong margarita. The music playing overlapped with the kitchen staffs music so it was annoying to even sit in the place. read more

First of all, the homemade salsa was delicious. The chili relleno was prepared with love and care, just like grandma would make. Seeds and stems were removed and the food was also delicious. Five stars. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! Real crabmeat in the seafood dishes! Yes please!

Great Mexican food- large portions and a comfy laid back small town atmosphere. Prices are about average (not cheap) and service can be a tad slow paced- but the food is worth it. Great Carne Asada, chicken burritos and ground beef tostadas. The building is not very inviting but walk in past the bar, and seat yourselves. Been eating here for many years and it never disappoints- the lunch buffet is all you can eat. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - Delicious chicken burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

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The fried chicken is the best I've had since I was a little girl! Everything else is very good, I highly recommend you make a point to stop here before or after Starved Rock and save it. read more

Mr Salsa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Oglesby, Illinois

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The best Mexican food around. They also have terrific fried chicken for those that want something different. Family run and operated. Everyone is so nice and kind. They treat customers like family. You also need to have a margarita or two while eating. They won't disappoint you. read more

While this place doesn't compare to Chi Town spots it's very good for this area. No.... it's not the same as Jalapeno's in Peru, but this is more authentic! I love Jalapeno's, but it's not really authentic, so, if you're looking for the real thing, try Mr. Salsa's. read more

Mr. Salsas is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Illinois Valley area. Don't listen to people telling you to go to Jalapenos. They are bland and crappy. Of course there is better Mexican food up in the city but this is about as good as it gets for down here. I think my favorite stuff to get here are chicken quesadilla with sour cream and guacamole and a classic margarita. The servers here are always friendly and the food always comes fast and it is good. It always has a lot of flavor and is very authentic. So if you're around the Oglesby area, I suggest you come here and try it out except on Monday they are closed that day. read more

Absolutely gross. Salsa with green beans and corn? And no spice? How is this Mexican? Had to stop for food driving through and we don't eat fast food. I think I would have rather starved my kid. read more

We stopped here just traveling through on Hwy 39. We loved our food and received good service. I'm so glad we stopped and tried this place. I would stop again. read more

Well to be honest I didn't have my hopes up high. Me and my girlfriend had a taste for Mexican and this is the only location in the area for that. Well first off walking in was a little confusing. You walk into the bar side then have to walk to the restaurant side. Which isn't a big deal. But our waitress Angelica was awesome. Great recommendations on the food, drinks and local things to do. The food was better then some Mexican restaurants where I normally eat. Highly recommended trying their food. I wouldn't drive 2 hours just for the food but if I'm in the area bet your ass I'll be eating there again. read more

This is by far the best Mexican Restaurant. Must try the skirt steak...excellent. Everything is good especially the Margaritas on Thirsty Thursday... $4.00 read more

Went once for the "lunch buffet". Was completely underwhelmed. Small selection, and they didn't seem to care that we were there. Maybe it was just a bad day, but I am in no hurry to try them again. read more

This is the real deal--- delicious Mexican cuisine--- ask for a dish of hot sauce if you need more heat--- but you won't ask for two! We love this restaurant--- the food is fabulous, the prices are very low and you don't have to dress up to go in! read more

We've been to this restaurant twice after hiking at Starved Rock. Both times the food and service were excellent. Having grown up just an hour north of Mexico I've had my fair share of different types of Mexican food. The food is top notch and the prices decent. I would definitely go back. read more