Overall a good casual Mexican place in Poway. It's nice to have a drive thru so you can order and stay in your car. The menu includes most typical Mexican options including tacos, burritos, plates, tostada, and quesadillas. The prices are typical for most Mexican restaurants around $12-25 per entree. The food took a little longer but I appreciated the food was fresh and hot. The portions were generous, the food was delicious, and I liked how they used double tortilla so the taco didn't fall apart. Their hot sauces were really good too. Only thing is a lot of their specialty menu is on a white board that is weathered, half erased, and hard to read. Please refresh the board and rewrite the items so it's more legible. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Fish taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Was in the mood for a simple bean and cheese burrito. This place is just down the street from where I live and it was my first time stopping in. They have a nice list of food and idrink offerings and have happy hour prices every morning for breakfast. Just check their white board at the drive thru. Service was great and the burrito was so big I had to cut it in half and ate the leftover the next day. It was a great value for the price. I'll be back to try more. The drive thru was convenient. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - The bean and cheese burrito was larger than I expected and was exactly what I was craving. - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Been a customer for many years. The food is good, but prices have gone up dramatically. I know...economy is not their fault. But the breaking point for me was when the cashier at the drive through window asked me point blank if I was going to leave a tip. Did not appreciate that sort of pressure. I decide when I tip or don't. Don't pressure me into it, please. I'm leaving this review to give them a chance to re-train their employees. I'd be willing to give them another chance. read more

The Ambiance was having a laugh with the girl at the window! Her shirt was very much appreciated as well as her laughter, since I was having a rough day! So thank you so much! Food is A+ as usual and service with a smile is even better!! read more

My "go to" taco shop near my work. Almost perfect. Fast, friendly, tasty food, quick service. Red and green salsas are both very good and unique. Only complaint is the guacamole. Doesn't seem to be freshly made from fresh avocados. More like a pre-made guac from the deli counter at Vons. Tastes okay, but you know it's not "real". read more

Greatest shrimp burrito by far, refreshing and big serving. We have visited this place Ever time we work in the area, price is worth the delicious shrimped stuffed burrito. The service is quick, 5 mins of waiting and you're on your way. Some tables outside, drive thru and walk up window. read more

Great portions, good Carne Asada. But they need to change their hours on Yelp. Drove 20 minutes to go there on a Thursday after work. Got there at 9 PM and the lady at the window said they were closed! Yelp says they're open till 10 pm on the weekdays and Saturday & 9 PM on Sunday. This is not accurate. I would suggest calling beforehand. Besides the miscommunication, the food is good. read more

Unassuming taco shop a bit hidden. It almost looks closed when you drive by. The drive through is actually easy to access. They have a white board with special listed and a regular menu board. Ordered a bacon, ham, potato, egg and cheese burrito. Super easy to order and the speaker was crystal clear. Super friendly and fast. Waited less than 5 minutes at the window and the burrito was pipping hot. Good flavored, maybe a little too much ham? but is that really a problem? Asked for green salsa-it wasn't overly spicy. Best of all, good value for the money. Gone are the days of a 5 dollar burrito but I'm excited when I pay less than 10.00. Advice: stop and give this place a try for a solid breakfast burrito. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

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Had the Cali breakfast burrito! Oh man that was fantastic! Got enough salsa for all our orders! Food was hot and tasted amazing! Service was fast! Asked what salad we wanted! We WILL be back!!! read more

Pleasantly surprised to find such an amazing drive through for Mexican. Our top pick for the area

Writing this as I eat because the carne asada fries just sent me to heaven. Very generous portions, an even amount of everything, and the taste is a 10/10. The best carne asada fries in and near Poway by far. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

I had one order of shrimp tostada. It tasted fresh and was a nice light lunch. I would probably come here again during a lunch break! The staff could have been friendlier, but they weren't rude or anything. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Shrimp Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Past few California burritos have bomb delicious, definitely recommend. Overall, very consistent food and will leave you feeling satisfied

Food was excellent Ambiance was above par. Service is highly efficient. Overall I recommend this to children and adults read more

I've only tried their bean burrito but it's really good! I usually get beans/cheese/guacamole/sour cream/ rice and It hits every time read more

literally so good and tastes authentic, the service is so great and food comes out fast.

The asshole that works on Tuesday night won't give anybody enough salsa, everybody else gives you what you ask for. So I tell at him for that. On my order ordered mini tacos but I told him no onions, out of spite!!! I'm going in there tomorrow and try to talk to the owner. Every other Mexican food plA CE in town has a salsa bar and they're too cheap to give you what you ask for. Which wasn't excessive. read more

Hidden Jem with a drive-thru!!! The food is DELICIOUS, authentic and the prices are very reasonable! I'm just sorry I hadn't tried it sooner. 100 % RECOMMEND read more

Excellent authentic Mexican food in north San Diego. I had the tacos there and can't wait to go back. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Excellent authentic Mexican food in north San Diego. - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Hands down, this place currently has the best breakfast burrito in Poway. I normally get the California breakfast burrito special for $4.99, but I highly recommend adding hash browns instead of potatoes for $0.50 more for a complete breakfast. Portion is generous and the flavor is on point. Great salsa verde as well. I've been getting a breakfast burrito every week from this place and the taste and portion have been consistently great. Definitely give this place a try next time you're craving a breakfast burrito. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - California breakfast burrito with hash browns. - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Good place. Probably the best one here in Poway. STOP going to the barn looking place (unless you want extra meat like kucorouches) trust me this place is 20 times better. Recommend their tortas al pastor or a simple burrito will do. Good servi e and 3 times faster than chamois. read more

Look no further!!! This could be the best kept secret in all of San Diego for authentic and INSANELY DELICIOUS Mexican food! Sooooo satisfying and yummy!!! read more

This place's kinda random "avocados" sign piqued our interest, and we decided to order through their drive thru. The guy that took our order and gave us the food was not friendly, but the food order was correct and tasty. Their churros are pretty standard and their horchata is a little too sweet for us. read more

I'm pretty sure these are new owners, I've never seen the couple who were working the day I went. I went through the drive through to grab a breakfast burrito. They were very friendly and the food came out quickly. The burritos was the perfect size, and their hot sauces were delicious. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

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I go out of my way to go here for the chicken fajita burritos, which are not offered at all Mexican restaurants. Also there hot carrots are perfection. They seem to make everything delicious, I hear their breakfast burritos are the bomb read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

I rarely review Restaurants but I just had to share my experiences with Salsa Mexican. I have lived in San Diego for over 25 years and I love a good California burrito. I moved to the Poway area about 4 months ago and decided to try the California burrito from every Mexican restaurant in the area. After some mixed experiences I tried this place and I had the best California burrito of my life! Best burrito of my life for that matter. I waited to try multiple times and after 4 consistently great visits I had to post this. Not only do the put Guacamole and Sour cream on which I love, but the meat was so flavorful it was amazing. And they didn't skimp on meat like some others. Even if you have a favorite go to place, do yourself a favor and try this at least once. You won't be disappointed. I've had the rolled tacos as well and they were crispy and delicious. As a result I have narrowed down my fast food budget to In-n-out and Salsa Mexican going forward. Under $11 so good value as well. Good service too which is a plus as well. read more

Taco Tuesday here is 3 tacos for $4.99, and makes a great and fast lunch. Above average, and the convenience factor is great!

Love the morning happy hour breakfast burrito price! I always come for the breakfast burritos. Can't go wrong with any choice with the red sauce. read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

Food was amazing and really great price!!! I'll definitely be going back here for Mexican again

I usually buy my California burrito from here, but today I had terrible experience. I can literally confirm that there were tough part of cartilage all over this burrito. read more

Smallest and super dry Cali burrito, worst I've ever eaten. Forgot parts of my order so I had to drive back. Wouldn't come back, waste of money spent. read more

Best taco shop in Poway at the moment. It has changed names and owners a few times and we weren't too satisfied with the last couple so we hadn't tried it. We decided to give it a shot and we're pleasantly satisfied. We now grab take out regularly. They always make the "extra crispy" fries perfect for the carne asada fries! If you haven't tried them lately I encourage you to give them a shot! read more

This is better since los dos. Shockingly hard to find good carne in Poway with about 500 Mexican places. On the seemingly never ending search have this a shot and it was good. I get meat and cheese only. The meat was pretty tasty and well seasoned. You could tell it was on the fresher side and not dry like most. Would've liked more cheese and more salsa but other than that very good. I'll be back for sure read more

Salsa Mexican Food - Carne asada burrito meat and cheese only. Carne was very good but barley any cheese as you can see - Mexican Near Me - Poway, California

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Best Mexican Food in Poway. I have been eating at the other places, and a friend recommended Salsa. It's slight hidden and a bit further to drive. But it's totally worth it. Tried the Rolled Tacos, Carne Asada, Beef Tacos and Beans. All great and always hot. read more

This is easily the best taco shop in Poway. They seem to use quality ingredients and I've never had a bad item. I strongly recommend the rolled tacos. So good here read more

Whenever going to a New Mexican spot I always go for rolled tacos. If the rolled tacos are good, you can bet everything else will be..welp Salsa disappointed me. Well not really, it is Poway..the rolled tacos were super greasy. The meat was foreign, didn't know if I was eating chicken or beef. There wasn't any flavor on anything, from the salsa to the guacamole. I'll stick to Southbay Mexican food..Poway stick to..idk burgers? read more

Best ham breakfast burrito in San Diego in my 40+ years of Mexican dining in San Diego. Off the bone ham and everything else in the burrito is so plentiful and delicious. Other menu items great also. Sweet family operation. read more

Good Mexican food, friendly service and the salsa is so good! New owners! New vibe! This particular location has changed hands several times over the last 6 years, the new owners seem to have it together. I am rooting for them. I absolutely love their green and red salsa. Yum! read more

Our friendly drive thru taco shop around the corner. A great spot to either grab and go without getting out of your car or enjoy a burrito in the shade under their covered outdoor seating area. The burritos are big and the meat is quality. The surf and turf burrito was delicious and filling. And my favorite part, no crazy fillers to make it bigger, it was just full of the good stuff. Great spot, would recommend. read more

So I tried the chicken flautas here which were really good. The staff was nice and friendly. I came back to try the cali breakfast burrito and I added sour cream. The sour cream had a weird taste almost as it was about to be expired. I ate half of the burrito because I did not want to waste it or my money then my stomach begin to growl and I had bad runs. I won't be back. read more