We were in the area and decided to grab a quick bite before making the drive home. We saw La Salsa and decided to check it out. Food: They have the usual selection that you find at many Mexican restaurants. We ordered a couple of margaritas, which came in large plastic mugs. They were delicious and refreshing. For food, we started with the guacamole. It was fresh and chunky, just the way we like it. The accompanying salsa, however, was a bit watery. We ordered several different tacos, including the Rib Eye (Taco de Lomo), pork, and chicken. The Rib Eye was the best of the group. It was well grilled, with a nice chew and excellent flavor. The pork and chicken tacos were good as well. The side of rice and beans was typical and not particularly impressive. The portions were generous, and all of the food was served at a good temperature. Service: We were seated right away and promptly received water and had our drink order taken. Our server was helpful and efficient, but not especially friendly. The food arrived after a short wait. We got the usual "How's your meal?" check-in, but there were no additional interactions. There was also no offer for additional chips or salsa. Atmosphere: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is brightly painted and has a festive appearance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant looked a bit worn, and the floors could have used a little more attention.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a couple of large groups dining during our visit, and it became quite loud at times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A good place if you're looking for a typical Mexican restaurant experience. read more

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We stopped here on a Monday night so it was not too busy. We were seated right away and our waitress was very helpful and friendly. We ordered two margaritas: guava and strawberry. Both were yummy. Then we ordered queso for a starter. She asked what kind we wanted and we said regular. She brought out a bowl of melted cheese with a side of beans and tortillas. It was really yummy and everything paired together very well. For our mains, we got the steak chimichanga plate and the combination 5 plate (chimichanga, tostada, and beef taco). We throughly enjoyed the rice and beans. The beans had a nice smoky flavor. My boyfriend loved his chimichangas and everything I got was also great. read more

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Amazing food! Amazing service. Love the Mexican flare.!! update. We even ordered takeout tacos today and they were just as delicious super crunchy. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Pork hard shell tacos with cheese, cilantro, and onions. And a side of rice. - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy Mexican Restaurant, with a small parking lot, but street parking is also available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a large selection on their menu, plenty to pick from. I chose the steak burrito, which was big and richly filled with asada. This burrito filled me up, and had me leave La Salsa satisfied. Their portions are generous and the price is right. The chips with guacamole are also a good way to start off with. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Steak but - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Good prices, portion size, service fast. Definitely coming back and recommending to others

We just had a great lunch at Restaurante La Salsa. I really enjoyed the rice and the steak tacos were delicious. Only draw back for me was canned soda not fountain but not a deal breaker either. Would definitely go back read more

The flavors of everything that they make are amazing!The name La salsa fits perfectly because they indeed have the best salsa with a little kick of spicy.Service it's always good. They open a new outdoor patio which a great addition to the restaurant atmosphere especially today Cinco de Mayo as it was super busy. The taco salad was so delicious, the guacamole on top was excellent and fresh. The Steak a la Mexicana meat was tender tasty the combination with rice and refried beans just perfect!! I had an horchata for a drink that was not as good but ok. Overall love the place!!! read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Our go to Mexican restaurant has all the staples and hits every time. The staff are nice and the service is quick. We come here to get a margarita and enchiladas normally. We've tried multiple things from the menu and that's our favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating so that's never a problem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Salsa and chips - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Yesterday my girlfriend and I went for dinner because our friends have been recommending this place for a while. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty slow for a Thursday (1st time there so I don't know what business looks like for them) we were only 1 of 3 tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitress came to us right away and took our order. She was very attentive and nice to us! We started with receiving chips and salsa as soon as we sat down but were disappointed because the salsa was really good with a nice kick, however they gave us so little of it. Chips to salsa ratio was not close. For the meal I got the enchilada rancheras meal, no beans, just rice. Good sized meal but I felt there wasn't a lot of sauce and too much cheese. The rice was not good at all, with all due respect it reminded of rice you could warm up from store. 6.6/10 (on all items) for me. However I will be going back to try a different item on the menu! read more

I decided to use up another bookmark and stop here for a cocktail and some lunch today while I was out and about. The place has its own parking lot which is nice but you can also street park. The place is split with two small dining rooms and a bar in the back, I ate at the bar this time because I'm kinda getting used to it. The menu has all the usual suspects I noticed so I ordered the #2 combination plate. My lime margarita on the rocks came in a tall frosty glass which I liked. I was instantly greeted and given a menu, salsa and chips while I placed my drink order. The salsa was good that was semi chunky with some heat and the chips were warm and crisp. The #2 combo dinner is pork tamale, cheese enchilada and a ground beef chimichanga with a salad and rice/beans. The beans were very loose and the rice was cooked perfect that I poured the salsa on and mixed it all together that was tasty. The cheese enchilada was covered in a red sauce and cheese which was ok. The pork tamales was also covered in a red sauce which had plenty of pork and not to much masa. The ground beef chimichanga had enough meat and melty cheese in and also good. Overall my food was cooked hot to order and tasty with great service so I have no complaints and enjoyed my lunch. read more

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Consistently good service and food. Portion sizes are fair for the price. I usually get two meals out of my dinner. The red pozole is fantastic! Perfect winter soup with a good amount of all the fresh toppings to add. *Best portion of guacamole for $9 I've seen at any Mexican restaurant. Salsas are also good. read more

I got carry out from La Salsa tonight and it was absolutely delicious! Or, as the young people say, it was fire. The photo of the meal inside the carry out box and taken in my poorly lit living room can't come close to doing justice to the incredible flavor and comfort of this food. I am going to start coming here more often! Today, I tried a new dish ( to me). I got carne a la Zamora. Holy balls it was sooooo good! Carne asada, beans, banana pepper, onions, guacamole, cheese quesadilla and potatoes in a delish red sauce. And I love onions! This was one of those meals where you get full but it's so good and you know the leftovers won't be as good as the original so you take one more bite and one more bite even though you're full. Hey, I don't always make the best life choices, what can I say?! Customer service here was superb too! I called to place my carry out order and the woman on the phone was happy to take my order even though they were closing in a few minutes. When I arrived to pick up my food, she was just as friendly and kind. So many of us always get the same thing, right?! I love tacos too, I really do! But, I love to completely try a new dish like I did today. I think I'll do that again! And, I've got a slice of flan for dessert that I'll be getting to later tonight. Yumm! read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Carne a la Zamora - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ok, finally a good taco on the road. They said the tacos were small, now I have 2 tacos for breakfast. Pastor was full flavor and juicy. Grilled tortillas. Onion and plenty of cilantro. Lime juice amped them up. Good stop for dinner. #spicemeister approved! read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Tacos de pastor. - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This restaurant is terrible. The waitress on our first experience at the restaurant was very dry face and rude , as if she did not want to be there. I ordered the chilaquiles plate with steak and the sauce was pasty and bland. The tortillas were mushy and not well cooked. The horchata was heavy tasting as if it was sitting for days. My gf had the torta and the bread kept falling apart and it looked as if the bread wasn't evenly cut. Meat was salty and dry. On top of all that, the food was costly for being that crappy and bad tasting. Almost $50 dollars for two plates and drinks. I do not recommended this restaurant. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Mushy nasty chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went there with a friend on a Friday night at 6p to grab some dinner and drinks. It wasn't busy at all so we were seated right away. The waitress at first was a little pushy wanting to try and take our order every 2-3 minutes. To be honest, the food was bland but still tasty. The chips and salsa in the table were "okay". You can tell the salsa was homemade (which is a plus) but the chips were stale. Our margaritas came in plastic beer glasses which I thought was pretty tacky and to be honest I can make a better one at home in my blender. All together, I wouldn't not go back but it will not be my first choice with the ample amount of Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee. On a side note... there is basically only street parking, the parking lot has a total of 12-16 spots (if that). read more

Carne asada especially, and every other items I've tried are absolutely insane. Service is always amazing and the frozen margaritas are to die for. read more

My fiancé and I have been coming here for 5+ years now and we love it so much I had to come here to review because I already reviewed on Google. This place just keeps getting better. The food is fantastic every single time and the margaritas are the best in town. The service is even better. The wait staff there knows us and remembers our orders (granted, we do come in...often lol) and are always friendly faces. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're there during the summer, be sure to check out the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love La Salsa! read more

The food is so authentic and amazing, staff was super nice . The place gives Mexican cuisine at home with your Mexican mother. Will be coming back! read more

With the influx of "Americanized" Mexican food restaurants that have been popping up in Milwaukee, La Salsa is the opposite of that. It is no frills Mexican. The menu is extensive. It has pretty much every Mexican food dish that I can name. You will almost certainly find something to eat on this menu! The food is solid and is prepared exactly how you would imagine it. There's nothing really surprising that they offer - like I said, no frills. Most things that I have eaten have been good, although the enchiladas are my favorite. For appetizers, I like the loaded nachos and the queso. Both very flavorful and large portions. The chips and salsa are definitely on the above-average end for me. The chips are not greasy and the salsa is perfectly spicy, especially for restaurant salsa (if "mild" is your spice limit, you might want to give this salsa a pass!). My only complaint about La Salsa is that their service is consistently slow. I typically have to ask multiple times if I need something or when I want the bill. Overall, La Salsa is a solid bet for a filling and delicious meal - especially if you need a place that accommodate a large group. read more

The food is standard Mexican fair. I had the uno combination. The enchilada was the best out the 3. Solid but, not the wow wasn't there. Service was slow and the wait staff didn't check in to see if I liked my meal. They were slow, it was lunch time so maybe that is just how they operate. They have put together a fun environment. Lots of space for big groups. So much potential if the effort was there. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Ice cream bar. - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

They were amazing! Instant seating, food was out in like no time, and in amidst COVID they did amazing at cleaning! I saw them cleaning all the tables and menus in their free time. They were diligent with masks. Also they are very welcoming! I got a cheese quesadilla dinner and was soooo good! Definitely if I come to Milwaukee again I'm stopping here! read more

Our favorite Mexican place in Milwaukee. Authentic taste, fresh taste, good salsa, amazing queso poblano, fantastic taco salad.

We live right across from this restaurant and we LOVE Mexican food; it's truly a wonder why it took us so long to come here. Good atmosphere and the service is very friendly. Sodas come out in a can, which I do not prefer because it means no refills. I thought that my food was pretty delicious. Although I feel like it's pretty hard to mess up Mexican food. The complimentary chips were good, but the salsa was really spicy (no complaints). We got a burrito, tacos and nachos. All of it was really good. The portions are decent as well as the prices. We will definitely be returning. read more

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We ordered from postmates and waited for almost a hour. The driver called and said the restaurant was out of food! We ordered by 5pm They should have prepared better for Cinco de Mayo. read more

I've ate here a few times now and each time my opinion has gotten worse. At best it's the same as any other Mexican restaurant. At worst is tonight.....a napkin cooked into one enchilada, a mouth full of chicken fat in another, and the third person sick from the chimi. The carry out margaritas are the one thing I'd recommend. read more

Amazing Mexican food! best i've had in the area so far. love it. only in the area for a week. it's a good try read more

Restaurante La Salsa - a table full of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went to La Salsa today and the service was really good, the food tasted great and the ambiance was very nice. my family all really liked their food. We will come back again. read more

It's a nice, cozy place with great food! The bartender was very welcoming and helpful the first time I went in to pick up a carry out order. Fantastic tacos and tamales, but my absolute favorite is the pozole. You will get a giant bowl with plenty of raw vegetables to add in. It's tough to get to right now because of construction. Head down the side street off of Oklahoma and turn into the alley to get to the parking lot. read more

Great local mexican down the street from our house - a selling point when we moved in was just how easy it would be to walk for margaritas in the snow. Drinks: I love their tamarind chili margarita on the rocks, sweet with a subtle kick. My wife loves their house margarita. Food: I'm a fan of lengua (tongue), so I often order their lengua plate dinner, which is a hearty helping in verde (green) sauce, rice, beans, tortillas. I've also loved their shrimp stew (so hearty!) and have taken a shine to the burritos suiza for take out days. I often go for a meat, like lengua (small upcharge) or chicken, the wife likes their veggie burrito suiza. Their chips are perfectly crisp and not greasy and their salsa is spicy and flavorful. La Salsa is our go to and will likely remain that way so long as we live in Bayview. read more

Driving through the area, decided to give it a try. Good food, large portions, salsa and chimichangas were tasty! No wait to be seated on a Friday night. read more

Four stars for their amazing parrillada! For $15 for one (or $30 for two), you get a heaping plate of rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo, corn or flour tortillas, and WITH IT a large table-top grill filled to overflowing with steak, chicken, chorizo, slices of fried potatoes, fried onions, banana peppers and a cheese quesadilla. Meat was tender and flavorful, and all of the accompaniments were great! It's an awesome deal and a great item to order as a group. One star off because their service is typically hit or miss. The last two times I was in, it was a miss, with the waitress bringing waters way too late and then taking her absolute time with the check even though we were clearly finished eating. It's a big place and they seem to sit people in the farthest possible reaches, so that could explain the slowness. Still, it's not a deal breaker and I'll keep coming back. Hopefully in my next visit I can update this review to a 5. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Parrillada for two! - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Solid food on the relative cheap, a colorful ambiance, and an extremely impressive-looking patio. They do the "standard" Mexican fare you'll find in droves up and down 5th St. quite well; better than many others, to be sure. Solid solid solid. (If I'm being honest, I was surprised!) Fresh, "just spicy enough" salsa. A solid shredded beef tostada. Lard-laden pinto beans, which means they were delicious. Fluffy rice. Nothing revolutionary, but well done through and through. Situated on the corner of Oklahoma and Chase, it's convenient for Bay Viewers and it's just off the highway if you duck off on Holt. Easy peasy. I didn't partake in the boozes, but I wanted to. It was too early, alas. SOCIETAL NORMS AND SUCH, ya'feel? Lauren S: So a Margarona is a beergarita, just with Corona? Beergaritas are my favorite. They have a parking lot. Check it out if you want casual yet solid Mexican eats! read more

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As of last night, La Salsa is my reigning favorite Mexican restaurant in the Bay View(ish) area. The restaurant offers standard Mexican menu items. I had the chicken flautas (which included guacamole + sour cream, good deal) -- perfectly crispy, chicken was tender and flavorful. I also had a bite of a chicken burrito which was tasty (though really, how do you screw up a burrito?). The salsa was fresh and delicious. I drank a Dos Equis but had I known beforehand that La Salsa serves Margaronas (or Coronitas, whatever you prefer to call a Corona dunked in a margarita), it would have been a different story. I'm already planning on heading back to La Salsa for a Margarona on a night that I won't be driving. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Second time here - big portions, fast service, decent prices. Can't ask for much more! I think our food came out in record time, less than 10 mins after ordering. I got the garlic shrimp - comes with rice, salad, and tortillas (~$11). Great weather for their patio. If you plan to drive, there is a parking lot. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I dined at La Salsa on a Thursday evening. There were a few people sitting at the bar but we were the only ones in the dining room at the time our arrival. The waitress was very nice and prompt, ensuring our chips and salsa was never empty. Chips tasted fresh and not too salty. The salsa was very good and had a nice kick to it - the kind of kick where you can't tell it's going to get you until you stop eating it. The house margaritas were awesome, with a good amount of tequila, and reasonably priced (I think the large marg was $6-7ish) :) I ordered the Enchiladas de Mole with shredded beef. The mole sauce had good thickness and flavor. However, it was not as spicy as I have had at some other restaurants, which is totally fine with me because I generally don't care for overly spicy foods. My meal came with 3 enchiladas, refried beans, rice, and a side of lettuce and tomato for $8.95. Overall, great service and food for a reasonable price and much more relaxed dining experience than going to a "big name" Mexican restaurant. I also loved the unique painted tables. I definitely plan on returning! read more

We LOVE this place and are lucky to live close. I've never eaten inside, but have done carry out quite a bit. They make food quickly and have their own parking lot, which makes running in fast and easy. Great portions! read more

Seriously some of the best Mexican food you can ask for. The pozole and the parradilla are both amazing. Everything is awesome in this hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant. read more

This is my favorite place to eat in my neighborhood. The staff are incredibly friendly, the food is always excellent, and I love that if I'm in work clothes or dressed up I can just plop down at the bar and feel at home. My favorite thing to order is the quesadilla dinner with either poblano or chicken and poblano (flour tortilla) and a salted rimmed mug with a crisp High Life. Best meal on the south end of Bay View hands down. read more

So I was having a date night in Bay View on a Saturday and I was having a hard time trying to decide to eat at Café Corazon, Hue, or Riviera Maya but am I glad that we decided to pick this place. Loved the margarita, loved the salsa, the prices, and even the selection of food they have. Service was pretty quick but it was not really a busy night. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Strawberry Margarita do good - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I was a little skeptical when i saw my plate, my chile relleno looked a little over fried and my chicken mini burrito dry. But to my surprise the mini burrito was juicy and flavorful and the chile relleno was over stuffed with quesadilla cheese, which was awesome! Other places don't stuff it enough or don't use the right cheese. My taco de asada was a little over cooked for my taste but well seasoned. Food and service was good. read more

Restaurante La Salsa - Combination plate #3. - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin