great experience workers were awesome and very attentive! food was great but the workers were the best part

This experience was for catering. I was in a pinch time wise and needed to get a catered meal for 12 employees across town in 75 minutes. Marsha was amazing, grabbed this problem and got it done. She had it ready quickly and everyone loved the food. There was plenty of it and it was as fresh and good as in the restaurant. Thank you! It was great!! read more

Salsarita's in Hickory is a great place for a quick lunch or to have lunch catered to a business. The lunch staff are very friendly and appreciate your business. My husband and I make this a weekly luncheon visit, as the quality of the food is always fresh. read more

Ordered online at 6:50pm and got here at 7pm. Still waiting here in the restaurant at 7:20pm and they haven't made the food. They only have 2 people working and they're both cleaning even though there's 3 other people here waiting. Probably won't be coming back... read more

Perfectly fine food, good service, clean restaurant. Good fresh salsa & chips to pick up & bring home as a snack.

I just left there. The lady at the register told me I could do a survey on my receipt but I threw away my receipt. So I decided to write a review anyways. Very nice people. My frist time coming. I really enjoyed how my order was handled. Very nice people. Thank you I will come back. read more

Staff is extremely friendly and polite, from the moment you walk in until you leave. Food is fresh and well seasoned, not too salty. Queso is amazing and stays soft after it cools down. Best Tex Mex! read more

The location at 112 Denver hwy. in Denver Nc is the nastiest place I have ever eaten. Booths were dirty. Floor was dirty. Bathroom was dirty. This place is about as Mexican as McDonald's. Not too mention is was extremely overpriced. Horrible will never return read more

Not as good as it used to be. Guac wasn't as fresh. Chicken was flavorless and cold.

Wow, how can I describe how much this Salsarita's has gone downhill. We used to be regular patrons, but our last two trips have been bad experiences and the new management does not care. First trip, we ordered online and timed it to coincide with other errands. It did not look particularly busy, but we waited 50 minutes for our food to be delivered and the employees coming outside did not care and neither did the manager (assistant manager?) who told us in person orders took precedence (even though we saw only 1/2 dozen in person orders in that time). When we got home, we noticed that they forgot the protein in both tacos. This last time, we decided to go inside and were behind one customer who was in the process of ordering. We were then rudely told to wait when we stepped up to order, and waited at least 10 minutes while they processed online orders. There were 5 or 6 employees in there, none wearing a mask and more than one employee touching their nose, mouth, and face while prepping your food. We should have walked out without completing our order. We also noticed that the queso was yellowish and not more white like before, and that it tasted different. The manager was not there, but when we called and politely expressed our concerns, he (Enrique) basically told us he didn't care if we didn't come back because they stay busy enough, anyway. Great customer service, Salsaritas in Hickory. You've lost two long-time customers. read more

Burritos, tacos, bowls, tortilla-bowl salads. Price average about $7.00 per average entree' (guacamole is gratis, unlike Chipotle, but is scant, too.). If you'd really like sautéed peppers and onions, add another $1.25-ish. A few items set these guys apart from Chipotle: Fresh sliced jalapeños and fresh chopped cilantro, as welll as "Taco Bell-style ground beef." To that I say, "Yay!" I could create a "Taco Bell Taco supreme," at a better quality! (Can't do that at Chipotle.) Many items are comparable to Chipotle, so you should still have a similar experience. These guys may go a bit lighter on the seasonings (salt), which is actually a BIG plus. Also, they have Romaine lettuce for a salad base. Just ask. (For Taco Bell fans, they also have shredded iceberg lettuce). They offer bottles of Cholula hot sauce and a green hot sauce (can't recall which one). Oh! And if you like "Moe's" you'll like their chips and queso. Over-all, this place is a nice blend of features of various fast food joints. I'd go back. read more

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Ordered through DoorDash. Best tacos ever. Professional polite delivery person. Not sure why he thought I requested a photo but I was impressed. Fast fast fast. read more

A grumpy trainer/supervisor helped take my order and was irritated with my indecision even though it was my first time eating there. Then there was a guy loudly throwing up in the bathroom and then returning to work behind the counter. I paid over $20 for a burrito and a brownie and still tipped, so it felt overpriced. The food is good but not the ambiance. Maybe I just came on a bad day? A really bad day... read more

We had a togo order last night as cold as it was the lady that I spoke to was very respectful kind and accommodating we always check our order before we leave anywhere just to make sure everything is correct I was very happy to see that everything was nicely packaged and complete along with everything we had needed plus more they were very busy and they still manage to make our experience one to remember thank you read more

The customer service has always been excellent here but today was outstanding. Joseph has a very outgoing personality and is very customer oriented. Even after he filled our order he later came out on the dining room floor and asked if everything was good and if we needed anything, he also did this with every customer in the dining room. All in all this was by far the best experience we have had in any salsaritas. Probably the best shrimp I've had that I didn't cook myself! read more

My tiny little picky eater loves the food here. My love is directly proportional to the quality and amount of Queso Blanco on my nachos! I like it a LOT! Their house hot sauces are the entire Chalula flavor line. Make it your way so you get the most out of your Mexican food. This stuff caters well so if you need to feed a crowd, make it a fiesta. read more

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill - Kids meal plus queso. - Mexican Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Disappointing experience unfortunately. I was visiting Hickory with a friend who lives here and she said this was one of her favorite lunch spots. I never say no to quick casual Mexican so we decided to give it a shot. I ordered the 2 taco combo which comes with chips salsa and a drink for just under $7. Also got a side of rice and beans for my little one. While I was ordering and having my tacos assembled I didn't get a very good vibe from the staff. They were short in their questions and responses and not very friendly at all. Judging by how busy they were in here I was expecting the food to be phenomenal. Sadly it wasn't even good! The tacos were the most boring, plain, flavorless taco I've ever had. Taco Tuesday at my house is way better than that! Literally no flavor whatsoever. Finally I went up and asked for a side of sauce and was offered some type of chipotle ranch. At least that gave them a little oomph but even then it wasn't all that great. The only pro is that the pico de Gallo and quest that are offered with the chips were both flavorful and fresh. read more

Food is inexpensive and fresh. It trends like a casual dining place with made to order foods. My only complaint is communication and customer service. Reading the menu it said 2 taco combo 6.99. I asked what was included she showed me. I later asked if guacamole is included in the vegetarian taco. She said "yes". I got to the checkout I found guacamole was not included. I mentioned that I was told it was. Fine I told them take the guacamole off and I paid. What was uncalled for and poor customer service was the manager saying " it's written on the sign ". 1. The sign was one of many that blended in with the multiple other signs. 2. I asked the person serving me this was my first time. 3. That is a very derogatory response "it's on the sign". Extra chatter that only infuriates people The entire staff appeared to be cold looking for a problem. read more

This is my favorite mexican restaurant in Hickory hands down! Corn salsa is amazing and the taco salad is the best in my opinion. Guacamole is always fresh! read more

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill - Yum!!! - Mexican Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

it was terrible because there was three hairs in my food and me and my family didn't even want to leave a tip but we did.

Honestly, I try to be understanding being in retail and working food before myself. It's hard. Especially when you're busy. But waiting 20 minutes after the pick up time for an online order? Come on. And the people have somewhat of an attitude when you check up on it? Come on people. That's ridiculous. Either get more help or get better structure. I paid $12 for my meal and had wait that long. The food wasn't even that warm when I got either. I don't recommend unless you're just desperate. read more

When they say "Fresh Cantina" they actually mean it. This isn't your everyday greasy, mushy, overly processed Mexican food. Its fast, friendly serivce and everything is made to order in front of your eyes. You control whats put on your food, and how much of it. If you're timid towards spice, you don't have to worry. Almost everything on the menu is very mild unless you make it otherwise yourself. They have some decent daily deals, and kids eat free on Monday's. If you're in the area, and you want something light but satisfying, I highly suggest you stop in at Salsarita's. The pulled pork taco salad is amazing! read more

I've been here multiple times and I can say that I've never once been disappointed. The food is great in flavor and texture, when there has been a long line it always goes by quick, and the staff are always nice. It's always clean when I go and service is always fast. Definitely check this one out if you're in the mood for delicious Mexican food. read more

I usually love eating at this restaurant, but today I was unhappy. The service was lousy, the food not prepared well, and the staff unfriendly. The chicken was burned, queso cold, and tacos not assembled well. The staff was unfriendly and did not make eye contact. The cashier was rude and rushed us. I'm not sure I'll be back. read more

Oh god this is the worst Mexican food I have ever had. I guess I had high expectations coming from NYC and Texas.. not even close to being "authentic" like NY. I miss my Texas Tex-mex... this was so Americanized, it sucked. Chips were soggy and guacamole had no flavor whatsoever. Really underwhelming. read more

I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed every item I have ate off their menu. I mostly have experienced their catered bar at my place of work when we have meetings. However, I did go to the location once. The food was amazing, as I expected. I liked the subway-style build-this-item-how-you-like-it philosophy. They really need more space though. It was very crowded (of course, the food is great!) which causes the place to be loud. Plenty of parking, but it can be a pain to get back out onto Hwy 127 when you leave (unless you are cutting with traffic). read more

Walked in the door and entered mass confusion. The Servers were terse and unable to explain the concept to me. I placed my order then searched for a clean space to dine. The counters were filthy. I took my food, wrapped it up and left. This place is just blocks from my home but I have experienced better Mexican from a drive on window of a Taco Hell. read more

Salsarita's is really good Tex-Mex food similar to Chipotle's, but I like it better. You can get beer and margaritas with your tacos, salad, burritos and other fare. Ingredients are fresh and I was well pleased. Many of the local Mexican restaurants disappoint me because I've had really good Mexican in Texas. Salsarita's to the rescue! read more

First off, me and my wife ate lunch here and my food was seriously cold, i ate it none the less because it was fairly expensive.. I then had food poisoning later that night and I've been laying in bed for 2 full days because i cant stand up without being sick.. We ate at 1:30, which should be the lunch rush, dont see how fresh food can be cold like that, my guess is it came out of fridgerator and microwaved.. I am so mad because i lost 2 days of work over a cold burrito.. read more

Quick service and fresh food, plus kids eat free on Monday night. Great place to go, especially when you're in a hurry.

Despite all the negative reviews--my bf and I love this place. I've never gotten food that wasn't good and it's far from flavorless as someone said. Their chips are amazing, whatever they season them with. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food--no. This is a burrito and nacho type joint but the salsa is good and freshly made, their guac is awesome too. The staff has always been nice to me/never had a problem with that from this location. I go there a couple times a week for lunch, usually. read more

I went today and i could hardly understand the ladies putting my nachos together. They were very stingy with the toppings and my nachos weren't even half covered with queso. They hurried me along and were very rude. Not to mention my friend had a hair in hers and when they went to remake it they put even less toppings on it. And when she asked them to put a little more they said we cant do that. She ended up not even eating there and asked for her money back since they didn't want to make it right. The manager was very rude too and didn't have the service quality smile that a place that is family friendly should have. read more