We got it catered for a work lunch and I saw the reviews to be really good. The catered food was not good. Dry chicken enchiladas, the burritos were very ordinary. I assume the place is much better if you go in and eat. At least I hope it is. Most of my colleagues had the same comments. read more

Not content to be just your typical menu with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, this place also features more upscale Mexican fare such as tostadas de tinga, camarones al diablo, and mole. There are also breakfast menu items and vegetarian items. Complimentary chips and salsa come with each order. However, don't be fooled by the more upscale items: Fine dining it is not. Good, extensive menu variety. The menu doesn't look any longer than a typical Mexican restaurant menu, so I don't know what got cut in order to put up the more exotic items. However, the salsa wasn't sitting on a bed of ice, or even chilled, while we were there, so I question the freshness factor at the salsa bar. They also seem to have a fly problem during the warmer months of May and June. Some sketchy people abound outside but did not enter. The food was great. I appreciate a good mole, but it was a little spicier and not as sweet as I would have liked. (I was told it's the sweeter chocolate-based one, not the spicy one) Like Nathan M. said on 12/4/15, it's not your standard Mexican menu, nor is it California-style, Southwestern, Latin fusion, Tex-Mex, or any other common variation of Mexican, so don't come here if you want standard Mexican. This place is a step up. Food is good, ambience not so much. Three and a half stars. read more

Why they continue to call it Salsa when they no longer have a salsa bar is beyond me. If you want more than a few salsas they charge you. The man who took our order was beyond rude. He takes orders then without washing his hands or wearing gloves makes food, which is a complete violation of the health department. Inside was filthy, the floor disgusting, the tables dirty, and we observed a giant spider on the floor. The food was meh, I've had way better. Try Los Panchos, Los Gallos, La Prima Vera or Cinco de Mayo. Way better food and much cleaner. read more

Salsa has HH daily 2-6 featuring roasted chicken, sopes, flautas, tacos, quesadilla, @1 eats: roasted chicken -flavorless, dry tacos, al pastor, steak? -dry, lacked flavor *came with chips take outs: -forgot they have a salsa bar. if remembered, tacos still flavorless, salsas fab. 3ish stars. 4 stars for value @HH -fabulous service. weather too hot, worn down, forgot salsa. read more

TACO SALAD! Not sure hungry, but wanting to try a new place (they opened last year), so husband and I stopped in here for a quick bite. We each ordered one crunchy carnitas taco. He had a small bottle of Coke and I went with tap water. ($6.25 total) Chips and salsa started us off and even though there were four salsas at the fresh salsa bar, it was gravely disappointing to find none of them to be much more than mild. Every salsa bar should have at least one salsa with a warning about being HOT! The tacos arrived under a great mound of lettuce. My shell was full of soft meat and the green was everywhere else. This pleased me. My husband however isn't much for rabbit food so he pushed around it to get to his taco, which fell apart pretty quickly. We both agreed the meat was really good, even though I prefer my carnitas fried crispy. I imagine their chicken is to die for given the great stove and wood pile they use to cook it daily. I don't know if we can come back to a place with no hot salsa, but all the extra salad on my taco might be incentive enough. The owner was very nice and happy to answer our questions. read more

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Last night I ordered two burritos and two tacos to go. The burrito had very little beans and chicken but lots of bread. The other burrito had hard brutal burned oily hard to chew old small pieces of dark burned dry meat. I had to through them all out in the trash. Stay away from this place. Very dirty kitchen unsanitary environment. read more

I was the only customer in this restaurant. They serve typical Tex-Mex food. They do have a salsa bar, but didn't give me any chips until they gave me my dinner. With three Mexican restaurants in Park and Shop, one on the next block and 3 around the park this would not be my first choice. read more

Salsa Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Concord, California

ALWAYS ASK FOR YOUR RECEIPT! After paying, I'm not sure why because I usually don't, but I asked for my receipt and the gentleman hesitated and asked me to hold on. He fumbled around on the screen for a solid 30 seconds before handing me my receipt. Here's why he seemed hesitant when I asked for my receipt...On a $20 purchase he had added a $5 tip for himself!!! That's also why it took him so long to provide me my receipt because he was trying to refund me my money! I've worked in the restaurant business, I would have definitely tipped the man, but once I saw that, no way! I wonder how many others pay with a card and he adds his own tip because they don't ask for their receipt! Additionally, the breakfast burrito and breakfast tacos were nothing special, pretty bland actually and my eggs were way over cooked brown which is disappointing because I specifically chose this place due to the rave reviews for breakfast burritos. read more

Salsa Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Concord, California

Decent spot to grab street style tacos. The tacos are pretty big (three tacos each- might even be overkill). Chips are included with each order- THE CHIPS! Oh the chips taste JUST LIKE Chipotle (franchise), I'm still debating whether or not they actually are Chipotle's chips?!! Nonetheless they are on point. They also have a salsa bar. read more

I was craving a breakfast burrito and this place delivered! Eggs were fluffy and delicious, bell peppers and potatoes cooked perfectly, and the chorizo was good, too. Whenever I'm in the area this will be my go to place for a breakfast burrito. read more

Bought food to go during lunch today. I wasn't super hungry, so I just got the 2 cheese enchiladas. To my surprise they gave me a small bag of chips. I read in a previous review that said they charge for the chips but I don't think they do. My bill came out to about $11 after ordering off the menu where the price was close to $10. I think this place was a bit pricey but it's still good. Service was great!! The two older ladies were really really nice. Love the presentation of the food, even in a box (see picture). Everything was organized and looked nice, it wasn't just thrown there. Chips were good 4/5 Enchiladas: Really good! Not super cheesy but I wish it was melted more. The sauce was flavorful 4/5 Rice and beans were good. 4/5 Came with sour cream, guacamole, and a salad thing (bomb salad!) Honestly, it's a really good place and I think the kind staff makes up for the price. read more

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Tex-Mex flavors, not mexican. I was extremely excited to try this restaurant , due to the great burrito reviews on here! We got the Asada California Burrito, Super Carnitas Burrito, and Asada Nachos all delivered. Maybe it was due to us not coming in person, but the food was sub-par. California Burrito is made with huge steak fries, which, along with NO sauce but some browning guacamole made it extremely dry. It also featured a handful amount of tough asada chunks and a sprinkle of half melted cheese. Super Carnitas Burrito was decent, in contrast to the California one it was super soggy, and mushy. Same old tasting/looking guacamole. Overcooked rice. The main issue with it was that my particular burrito had little meat, and most of what was there was all/majority fat. (There was one chunk of fat that was large enough to end up making up a whole bite, which i had to spit out). Too much to eat around, and texture was too much to ignore. The burrito ultimately ended up dripping grease all over me and falling apart halfway through. (Grease presumably from the pork fat??) Asada Nachos needed more love. Once again, just a small handful amount of meat in there. Extremely soggy chips (the sides of chips were crisp and tasty, and drive took under 10 mins so I wonder how long my nachos sat beforehand..) Other toppings were minimal as well. What they put the most of was black beans. Jalapeños it comes with are not fresh but the pickled ones (the kind with carrots). Just didnt mix well, but overall the flavor was acceptable. read more

2018, I'm quite happy to report things have improved here at Salsa! They have a wonderful variety of fresh salsa, great chips. I ordered a veggie quesadilla and it was full, lots of veggies and lots of cheese, plus taste was great! Back in the rotation! read more

Salsa Mexican Grill - Great veggie quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Concord, California

Me and my coworkers ordered some breakfast, that day we were feeling like some mexican food. I am Mexican and I love to eat the food. This place would make my mom proud. I had the chorizo and eggs breakfast it was great. My coworker got the breakfast burrito, she was very happy with it. We would both recommend it! We used Doordash and well I will give the aesthetics a low grade because of the the commute of the food but it was still good. read more

Salsa Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Concord, California

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this place. The restaurant is small, but they serve up delicious food at a great price. I got the California burrito with chicken, and it was amazing. The fries added such a nice bit of saltiness to the burrito, and with some extra sour cream and guacamole it was killer! I actually couldn't finish the whole thing and had to take some home with me. The quality of chicken was really high, and my dad also agreed. They had horchata and Jamaica available, which added a really nice authentic feel. The salsa bar was extensive and everything tasted really fresh. There are chips sitting on top of the partition, so you can grab as many as you need. The layout of the restaurant is kind of odd, because you have to walk around all of the tables to get up to the bar if you are sitting in the corner like we were. Overall, it's a place I would definitely go to again. It lacks the comforts of a higher end restaurant, but it has great food and you get a lot for your money. read more

I frequently order delivery through UberEats and i have never had a problem with my order. The food is very delicious and reasonably priced (the tacos are a bit higher in price but my coworker said $2.50 for a shrimp taco). I always get the taco salad and i love it. I tried the tortilla soup and hated it - but i dont like tomatoes and it tasted more like tomato soup. This was my first tortilla soup and im not exactly sure how it should taste, but 5 stars for the great food/experience ive had all of the other times. read more

We had a Groupon voucher that we used, tonight. Unfortunately, it was a hot day and either they do not have AC or it wasn't working. So, it was unusually warm inside. I had a Carnitas Super Burrito and a Roasted Corn Salad. My wife had Short Rib Super Burrito and a vegetarian quesadilla. We also had a medium fountain drink and bottle of Diet Snapple. The total tab (without Groupon voucher) was $36. My Super Burrito was not bad but the Carnitas didn't have a lot of flavor. It was tender like it had been stewed for a long time but it should have been marinated and roasted with some crispy texture. And we didn't have a choice of beans - just re-fried beans, only. My wife thought her short rib burrito was just OK, as well. The Roasted Corn Salad w/Bacon was a real disappointment. There was very little corn and what there was were very small kernels and I never got the hint of it being roasted. The romaine lettuce was fresh and crisp but there really wasn't a dressing so it was not very good from a dressing point of view. The vegetable quesadilla was just OK, as well. Service as pretty rudimentary. We ordered at the front counter - paid for it and it was brought out to us at our table. They never offered us any chips and the salsa bar was kinda naked. It was in serious need of refilling. While the food wasn't bad, there is nothing here that will draw us back for another visit. There are plenty of other places in the same price range than do a much better job of Mexican fare. Jim read more

I've been gong here for years - always for the vegetarian items. They consistently have fresh veggies and their menu options have large amounts and varieties of vegetables! I just tried their Mahi fish and it was just as fresh. Love this place! read more

The tacos are too die for! My dad and I come here all the time, it has great food and it seems like a great small business to support!

Just this evening, I made a delivery order here through Uber Eats. After placing our order, I quickly realized I had mistakenly left off my beloved's order of Huevos Rancheros. Because one must contact the restaurants directly when seeking to add to, or change, an Uber Eats order, I phoned Salsa Mexican Grill immediately. I'm sure it is probably an annoying inconvenience to edit an Uber Eats placed order; that is why I was so grateful that the gentleman who took my call was able to make it happen. We were in need of delivery so without the entree which prompted our entire decision on where to eat, we'd have been stranded without.....so its most appreciated that the restaurant was willing and able to make that change. As for the FOOD. Being from around here I've been to a zillion great local Mexican restaurants but this was our first time here and it's GREAT.. Besides the Huevos Rancheros which my better half very much liked; the tortilla chips were totally awesome. Chorizo and eggs was quite quite good. The veggie quesadilla we shared is one of the best quesadillas I've had in a very long time. Once again, appreciation for changing the order. Great food as well!! read more

I love this place. Food is always delicious and the staffs are always friendly. It's always so clean. A great place to have Mexican food.

Started working here in Concord recently. Walked over to grab a bite and the chicken taco was delicious!

Found this little gem from a groupon and am glad I found it! I ordered a chicken tamale with a side of rice. So fresh and delicious. I am not use to eating tamales without a sauce on it but this was a plesant surprize. The chicken inside had a green sauce and ontop was sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese. Oddly I am pretty sure the cheese ontop was not a Mexican cheese. That should be changed if I were to give any critique. Definitly in my top favorite tamales. read more

Salsa Mexican Grill - Chicken tamale plate with no beans. - Mexican Near Me - Concord, California

I was looking for a place to cater for my mother's memorial service. I went to one place and all they can provide was ribs and rotisserie chicken, went to another place and food was too salty, and to another one other place only to be attended by a bunch of 20 something year old that didn't know or just wasn't too interested in helping. I finally remembered about Salsa. I went a spoke with Miguel. Out of all the places I visited Miguel was the most courteous, professional, and helpful. I wanted something memorable that people would feel wowed. Miguel said I didn't need to stick to their catering menu and that they can do anything. I ordered the green chicken enchiladas, red beef enchiladas, rice, rice, beans, lengua, jicama salad, and 5 gallons of the horchata. My guest were floored! Everyone loved the food. Thank you Miguel. You definitely delivered and kept it below my budget. If I ever have to do this again I'll definitely do Salsa. Thank you again, Miguel! read more

Food: 2/5. Price: 3.5/5. Service: 5/5. Ambience :3/5 This is a small Mexican deli near Ranch 99. The owner is super nice and friendly, and the store is fairly clean. They serve authentic Mexican food and has tons of options other than your typical burritos and tacos. The wet burrito was with red sauce and was HUGE!! It was basically the size of their super burrito. It had lots of fillings and wasn't just tortillas, and it was pretty delicious. The Al Pastor was quite special- not your typical spicy pork, but ground pork with pineapples! Not at at all. Child verde dinner plate was ok, I liked the meat but there were not much of it nor the sides. The roasted corn salad was super delicious and a great complement to the meal. I also enjoyed their free chips, along with the hot salsa from the salsa bar!! Next time I want to try a seafood dish, other meats in a super burrito/enchiladas, and mole! Favorites: * wet burrito - al pastor ($10) - beans, rice, pick de gallo, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, choice of meat * roasted corn salad ($5.50) - romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, avocado, lemon vinaigrette Others * chile verde ($7.50) - pork cubes braised in a tomatillo jalapeño sauce, rice, received beans, and tortillas read more

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First time coming. Ordered asada tacos very good. It was clean when I came in friendly people definitely coming back

Super disappointed. I actually did pick up for the first time tonight. I ordered my usual camarones ala diabla. I got home and the sauce was bland. There was no spice. Usually the sauce is super hot and flavorful. It's almost like they forgot the reaper sauce. The short story is check you food before you leave and give it a taste. Update: I received a message from the owner apologizing and stating this was a one off and their mistake. He offered to fix it and provide a free replacement. The customer service alone is worth three points. I'll give them another try and post the results. read more

Had a chicken super burrito and boy was it not good. The rice was like mush, the chicken was tough and the pico de Gallo tasted fishy. I will not be returning to this plac read more

This is a 'go to' spot for my family and I when we are craving Mexican food, especially when we need to feed a large group. Dine in or carry out works great and the food is consistently delicious! The kids love it, and as a vegan the fact that there are options for me is wonderful. We are able to get creative, authentic Mexican food is that never disappoints. Highly recommend! read more

Bought a Groupon and decided to come try this place out tonight. It's a hole in a wall, in a old strip mall across the street from Park and Shop. But we were pleasantly surprised how good everything was. The two guys working were super nice, and helpful. I ended ordering the Pozole soup. Hubby had super quesadilla with the braised short ribs and my son had the carne asada nachos. We munched on the free chips and helped ourselves to a few different salsas on the salsa bar. The food didn't take too long to come out. Good portions ... My sons nachos were HUGE! My Pozole soup was delish... Very "authentic" tasting! Hubby loved his quesadilla and taco... Which was giant! Everything was good... Better than expected! We will definitely be back! Don't let the looks of the outside and dilapidated strip mall stop you from going in... Good prices, good food, good service! read more

Concord, CA is so so close to the middle of nowhere that there are no Mexicans. At least no Mexicans able to make me a decent burrito. I know burritos aren't Mexican, but I also know the best ones are made with wonderful fresh Mexican products. Which apparently do not exist in Concord. This results in great sadness. I have been to only four "taquerias" in Concord in pursuit of deliciousness, only to be consistently disappointed. Perhaps the food is just absorbing the environment around itself. Concord is a flavorless, generic, and boring suburban town. If Concord was a color it would be tan. If it had a flavor, it would taste like the burritos they serve: cardboard. Blech! If I could, I would rename this place to Crapatia Taqueria. How do you name a place Salsa when they don't even have a Salsa bar? Mexican food is not supposed to be bland. The meat was dry and disgusting. The rice was over cooked, and while they properly charged me for the super in my super burrito, they forgot to include my guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. I ate carne-cardboard with soggy rice wrapped in a tortilla. Tapatia is amazing, it could make road kill tasty, but it apparently doesn't perform miracles. Thank you for reading. read more

What the hell is wrong with me? All my random yelping and I totally forgot Salsa? Chicken Rotisserie Tacos and Burritos, or grilled steak or pork. HELL-to-the-YEAH! Plus a fresh salsa bar and homemade horchata! I don't come here too often but it is my lil hidden secret when I need to make a great escape from work and enjoy a nice burrrrrrrito. read more

I stopped by here during a lunch break this week. I got their vegetarian burrito which was okay. Grilled bell peppers and onions with beans (they offer black, pinto and refried), rice, cheese, sour cream, salsa and lettuce. Plenty burrito bang for your buck. They also toss some fresh and crispy chips into the bag which is a nice touch. read more

There are now a number of new dishes that are more gourmet than the regular Taqueria fare and they have a phenomenal Mole, called Pipian. It's made with pumpkin seeds but tastes nothing like pumpkin, and it is a super savory Mole. I love it. It is not on the menu but ask for the chicken Pipian Mole and you will be amazed. The Oaxacan Mole is also superb and so many other great selections.. Don't miss out! read more

My hole in the wall. Okay, first of all I don't know why this is rated so average! I love this place!! If you say you love Chipotle then you've never tried authentic Mexican food. I've gone here for 5 years now and I would recommend this to anyone. They have lots of chairs and tables so large groups are doable. They accept cash, credit or debit. They all work fast and efficiently. They aren't overly priced and the food delicious. Just go and see what I mean lol read more

This place is really good. It's not fancy, it can be cold during the winter (bring a coat), it's not in the nicest part of town, but if you are looking for "real"Mexican food, not just burritos and a bunch of Tex-Mex stuff you don't even find in Mexico, but real Mexican home-style grub, this place his the spot. WARNING: if your idea of good Mexican food is ground beef crispy (taco bell style) tacos with sour cream and cheddar cheese, or chimmichungas, this place probably isn't for you. ...but if your idea of amazing Mexican food is the stuff that grandma's in Mexico serve the family eg. Cazuela, mole, cochinita pebil, caldo de pollo/res, pezole, birria, sopes and all that bomb, amazing home cooked goodness, at a really great price, this place is 5-stars. Pro-tip: if you are unfamiliar with "real" Mexican food, do yourself a favor and skip the burrito you normal order. They have a different special every day that is cheap and always amazingly good. Even if you don't know what it is, order it! You'll be in for a treat. read more

I loved this place under the old management. The new management has stripped out some of the warm, family-run feel of this place and replaced it with bland, unimaginative menus. A ten-year old boy in a "Salsa Mexican Grill" polo shirt took my order and rang me up, and as much as I'm all in favor of kids learning a trade and the value of working for their money, I think we have some child labor laws in this state that makes this illegal. There's only one guy running this place, doing everything (besides the kid running the register) where there used to be at least 2 or 3 adults working here before the change-over. And they were warm, smiley and sweet people. This guy seems a bit grumpy by comparison. Now, the food was fine; I ordered a super burrito with BBQ chicken, and aside from the burrito being a little under-stuffed, the weirdest thing was an oddly sweet taste somewhere in the mix... It took me a minute to figure out what it was, but it turns out it's - not refried or pinto beans, but - straight up, molasses-and-brown-sugar-laden (store-bought?) BOSTON BAKEN BEANS! In a burrito! It didn't make the burrito bad or anything, and I happily finished it, but... That's certainly not what I expect in a burrito from a Mexican food restaurant. This place is fine; you can certainly eat here. But I miss the old staff and management. It already feels more sterile and empty here without them. I may not be back again. read more

Been coming to this place for years. Love the food especially the fish taco, the caldo hits the spot! Can never go wrong with a burrito. read more

Salsa Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Concord, California

Can't believe I just found out about this place yesterday. I've gone through a bad streak of other Mexican places nearby completely botching my order. Enter Salsa. What a breath of fresh air. Very good ingredients and chipotle-like prices. They definitely get it here and are accommodating to vegetarians. Support this small business. read more

Read the pot on California Burrito and had to taste today! Sabe Muy bien!! (It tastes so good) . The fries with the steak and guacamole , I'm having the best Flavors , and it also reminds me of my fondness for cheesesteak sandwiches. Best salsa pico de gallo so fresh. Crisp tasty chips. Manny is so friendly and prompt. It was slow after 3pm and chef brought out to my table. Where am I ? Such great service . At fancy places in SF you stand in line to order , you pay and get a number and then YOU pick up the food and bus the table . Oh and SF they want a tip for the privilege. Lovin Salsa treatment read more