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Salsa Oaxaqueña

4.3 (43 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Chris F.

I was a little disapointed moving from San Antonio and seeing that this was one of the authenintic places that Anchorage had to offer after we had eaten there. The prices were extremely high for the volume of food you recieved and I feel like the price was for it being "authentic". While I did feel it was more traditional, I would attribute most of it to being just from a different area of Mexico or background that is typical not the American Mexican restaurants. The food took quiet awhile to come out and that made it that much worse. While the food was ok, it was nothing to rave about flavor wise and I had just expected more from a location that made it apparent to be one of the only authentic places locally.

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Easily my favorite Mexican restaurant in Anchorage. The food is authentic and always on point. Worth the slight increase in cost over gallos etc.

Carne asada tacos on homemade tortillas
Nathan B.

Trivia: What soda brand founded in 1950 by Don Francisco has a name meaning "little jug"? Bonus question: Where is it bottled? The flavor profile is of the highest level. The Jarritos selection is the best I've seen anywhere. I didn't even know there were so many flavors. Authentic, delicious. Things I would want to know/confused me: Is there complimentary salsa? - I asked and he pointed me to the menu so I ordered the 10 dollar salsa. It was huge! And freshly made. He also brought out two small salsas with the chips. A red and green. All the salsas had some kick. What is .... (Like 9 different things on the menu)? - the menu is in Spanish and there are many things I didn't know. Things that sounded like specialties. And here's the thing: everything was so good, I'm up for going and trying all the things just to find out. What's the protocol on the salsa bar? - is it self serve? Is it only an onion style pico and some marinated peppers that are SPICY? What was the empty mortar for? It was late so I don't think things that had run out were being stocked. What's the protocol on paying? - I went up the counter. Would they have delivered a bill? What is the correct way to transfer salsa from the mortar to the takeout container? - this was a new experience. Heaviest transfer EVER. I was both worried if spillage and crushing a hand, toe, or kidney. There's a beautiful mural across the back wall with El Castillo. Does that technically make this Mayan food?

Madai P.

This is a small place, nothing fancy but it's giving authentic Mexican flavors. I'm so glad Anchorage has a little place like this now. They informed us they have been open for a year. I will say, the guacamole was a bit too salty but still fresh and delicious. The nachos were INCREDIBLE, something about the flavors, man!! Honestly some of the best nachos I've ever had. I'd like to try the tacos next time. Check them out for dine in or take out!

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Dawn R.

Banana Leaf Tamales were excellent. Enjoyed the Tacos Asada.. Hubby didn't care for the Mole Pollo, ( but I messed up ordering from the app, I was supposed to get enchiladas). Mole had more spicy ( cumin) versus nutty flavor. Hint of cocoa. Champarrado stayed hot a long time in traditional cups and had a good flavor.

Sopes de asada

This place has THE BEST and most authentic Mexican food in Alaska hands down. The service was great, and the restaurant is clean, cozy and filled with beautiful art and style.

Salsa and pepper bar
Rob M.

The staff were welcoming, pleasant, and eager to be of service. The dining area was clean and was relatively busy for the size of the restaurant. The food is the highlight for sure, and of course the reason a restaurant opens it doors. The handmade tortillas were a great authentic touch to well seasoned meat and fresh toppings on our tacos. The other dish we ordered were the steak nachos. Melty cheese, onions, cilantro, sliced avos, with perfectly done (plentiful) steak bits. I didnt try it, bit it looked delicious. The eaters of the plate enjoyed it. Thanks for bringing a new and delicious taco spot to Anchorage!

Small Pozole
Pechocha C.

The food was really good and so was the service. I tried the pozole and my daughter had flautas. If you can't handle spice you should let your sever know. The only con was that it's a little pricey.

Enchiladas mole (comes with rice and beans)

Mole. I've never made it myself, but I always order it when I get the chance. This time, I went with the enchiladas mole. One word: complex. Smoky, spicy, earthy, peppery, cinnamony--layers of flavor that kept unfolding with every bite. I've never had mole quite like this. Not "different" in a bad way - just different from what my limited experience has taught me to expect. The portion was generous, easily enough for two. The richness of the mole-covered enchiladas paired beautifully with the simplicity of the beans and rice. It was a perfect balance of bold and comforting. Everyone else at my table ordered tacos with handmade tortillas and left happy. One of my favorite things about the place was the crowd itself: a couple speaking Samoan at one table, two Spanish-speaking families at others. The sheer diversity made it feel like a café at the UN. Despite being busy, the staff were friendly and attentive. All in all, a memorable meal in a vibrant and humble setting. This was my first time here, and we'll definitely be back.

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Rosi R.

I've been looking for good and authentic Mexican food since I left California. I wanted to start by saying I only knocked a star off because they forgot my rice and beans! However, I had 4 tacos, 3 Chicharrón and 1 asada. The tortillas are hand made and they were very tasty and soft! The asada might've needed a little more seasoning but it was very tasty. The Chicharrón wasn't the traditional one I'm used to like the crunchy type it's been smothered in green chile but it is quite flavorful! The place itself was clean and reminded me of traditional Mexican restaurants. The service was good too and the staff was friendly! Overall I definitely recommend trying this place out!

Asada Sopes, Guacamole, fresh handmade tortillas
Bradley S.

Authentic Regional Cuisine, Amazing Guacamole and loved the Asada. Handmade fresh tortillas really add to the experience.

In house made salsa and chips.

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3.7
(158 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$

Had lunch here with some friends and ended up with a story we'll be laughing about for a long time…read more There was a bottle of hot sauce on the table called "357 Magnum" (about 1 MILLION Scoville ). We thought it was regular hot sauce... so naturally, I absolutely drenched my burrito in it. Big mistake. HUGE. This is to be asked for by customers lol... and it was left out by mistake... One bite in and it felt like I got maced straight to the soul Tears pouring, coughing, face on fire--we couldn't even eat our food because it was that insanely hot. Honestly, it was next-level pain... but also kind of hilarious once we survived it Here's the part that really matters: the owner handled it like a pro. He apologized sincerely, took full responsibility, and didn't even charge us for the meals. That kind of customer service is rare and says a lot about the people who run this place. Owner is amazing and thoughtful... really great people there Accidents happen--but great businesses make it right, and they absolutely did. Awesome food, great atmosphere, cold beer , and genuinely good people. We'll definitely be back (just... maybe staying away from the 357 Magnum next time ). Thanks again for making it right and giving us a story we won't forget!

I have added this restaurant to me "never again" list. I ordered a Hendricks gin and tonic with…read morelime to start. It came in a pint-sized beer glass with ordinary straw. No lime. Flat tonic. Terrible. The enchiladas were OK. The coffee was the color of tar. When I opened the tiny container of half-and-half, the contents were solid and plopped into the coffee. I fished out the solid mass with my spoon and called over the waiter. No apology. I think he then brought back the same coffee, new mini moo-cows. Really terrible dining experience. To top it off, there was an empty plastic vodka bottle on the ground by the front door.

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Tequila 61

3.8
(365 reviews)
2.2 mi
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First time trying this place so I went to reviews and looked at some good pics and the Molcajete…read morestood out for sure! This is located not even 2 sec walk away from the Hilton hotel. I usually wouldn't eat Mexican food in Alaska those two don't really go together in my brain being from California but I wanted to give it a try anyway lol I ordered the Cilantro Shrimp Molcajete and some chips and salsa on the side. First I will say I don't see why certain restaurants charge for chips and salsa it should be free in my opinion. The salsa lacked flavor and was more sweet than anything. (I asked for the spiciest salsa they have) and the order was $8.. I get it for the size I was surprised but that salsa wasn't good. Moving on to the main dish tho we have the Molcajete which was really good in my opinion. It came out SIZZLING! and the size of it wasn't what I was expecting. So if you're hungry I would def get one of those entrees ! The flavor of the fajita mix was good and the amount of shrimp you get was super filling. That dish was about $38 with the shrimp. The bartender was nice and asked me if I was doing okay a few times and also made sure my water was filled which was great he seemed really knowledgeable of all the good food recommendations and was pretty quick with service so employees were cool ! All in all I enjoyed my early dinner in a nice place that played good Latin music and I liked that it's walking distance from my hotel. I would eat here again one day and try some of their tacos next because I hear they are pretty good. I would say they need to just make the chips free because the are NOT worth $8 lol like at all but other then that decent place.

We stumbled upon this location and what a find! Loved the warm ambience and Latin artwork. Service…read moreby Samael was exceptional. His recommendations were excellent. We enjoyed the halibut with bok choy and crispy potatoes. The chicken tortilla soup had the most delicious broth. Al pastor tacos and fish tacos were super tasty. The shrimp moqueca was beautifully presented in a hot pot with fresh avocado salsa. Each sauce was complex and delicious. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a gem of Latin cuisine in Anchorage. If I lived here, I would visit often.

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Pancho's Villa

Pancho's Villa

4.0
(113 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Pancho's has consistent quality Mexican at a reasonable price you can't find elsewhere. It's been…read moremy place of choice for nearly 15 years now, and I've never had a reason to change that despite all the other Mexican restaurants that have came and went in those 15 years. Fantastic food and excellent salsa!

Panchos has decreased in quality and value in the last year or so. The last three visits have been…read moreoverpriced food in my opinion. The service is always good. My shrimp tasted awful. Like they were frozen, thawed and froze again. The sauce they simmered it in wasn't good and I'm convinced helped overcook them to a rubbery consistency. My steak was fine, but was well done vs medium rare like I ordered. I prepared myself that it likely wouldn't be cooked right, but I expected at least a little pink. I know it's not a steak house, but they cook steak for other items so I figured I'd be okay. My partner said his ranchero steak wasn't very good. He only ate it so I wouldn't feel uncomfortable eating while he waited. The meat wasn't very good he said, tasted old. He said the sauce wasn't very good either. For the rise in prices of things quality has gone down. They haven't done much for improvements - my seat had a big gash in it. Unfortunately after being a customer for many years I don't see myself returning here after 3 strikes this year of poor quality food at an inflated price. I think they should consider cutting their menu in half and really focusing on making quality dishes.

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Salsa Oaxaqueña - mexican - Updated July 2026

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