4.5 stars!! this place was recommended by our neighbor. First and foremost it is a brewery that happens to serve good food! We're not big drinkers but we went here for the tacos! That day they were also serving one of my favorites, papusas! The food is worth the trip alone, even if you don't imbibe. Hands down the chicken tacos were the most notable! Great flavor! (so much so that hubs has been begging for a return visit since we went!) We sat ourselves in the back room which was a bit loud and we seemed to be somewhat left alone when it came to service - but i'm not entirely sure this is the type of place to have bigger expectations. Definitely 6 taco dripping thumbs up!! (my mom was also there, in case you're wondering where the two extra thumbs came from!) read more

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Love Xicha!! Had some great food, service is always friendly! I wish they had more merch options! I've been stopping anytime I'm in the area for years now & have yet to buy any merch!! This location I had not yet visited, it's spacious and just as rad as the other location! Plenty of parking. read more

I love Xicha and have been to both Salem locations numerous times. For my birthday a few months ago, I decided to take myself out for some ceviche tostadas that they were serving as specials for that weekend only. Who needs friends to celebrate with when you have Xicha? I ordered a margarita at the counter, along with that trio of ceviche tostadas, found myself a seat at one of the tall tables, and settled in for a singluar birthday party. The margarita was oh so delicious and washed those tostadas down nicely... and then a surprise showed up at my table! A big ol' plate of freshly-made and piping hot churros, complete with a thick chocolate dipping sauce! Happy birthday to me! Xicha, you have my heart read more

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Order at counter. Find a seat and they will bring your food out. You will need to pick up your drinks at the bar. We started off with the chips and queso. The queso was very runny with a mild flavor. The chips were crispy. It also came with a mild green salsa and a spicier red salsa. I ordered the tacos. The order came with three tacos of my choosing. I chose the shrimp, the fish and the veggie taco. The veggie taco was by far the best one. Full of flavor. The corn tortillas were definitely homemade. I did have a margarita and didn't like it. For me, it didn't have the typical margarita taste. They have inside and outside seating. They also have bar seating. Parking is on site and free. read more

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I introduced a friend who hadn't been here and was excited for him to try it. Unfortunately we were left underwhelmed. The patio table seating that was there in the past was gone. The QR code for the menu didn't work (remove the sign!) and the Cubano I ordered was disgusting. Black beans and pulled pork do not belong on this sandwich. There was no sign of Swiss cheese or mustard and it was on a soggy bun - NOT traditional Cubano bread or pressed in a panini. Call it something else because that's just false advertising! He ordered the barbacoa tacos and enjoyed them but the rice and beans served with it were dry. Meh. read more

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The barbacoa is the best around. I got a chimichanga de barbacoa. 10/10 partnered with the Chela. I will be coming back for sure! Highly recommend read more

We shared combo tacos of crispy pork belly, pork and shrimp. Service and delivery was fast. Enjoyed good beer too. We stayed inside to avoid heat. Fur babies are welcome outside. read more

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The food was amazing! Definitely a different type of Mexican/ Latino cuisine. The kids chicken quesadillas, tacos are amazing along with their empanadas. The service was excellent! The bartenders/ servers were great and very informative with the menu. The ambiance is great! I do wish they had more non alcoholic drink selections, but other than that great place and recommend it! read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Barbacoa Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I must have missed the memo on this place because I didn't love it like everyone seems to. I'm going to have to give it another try at a later date. I went in after tripping up the step (there's a lip on the doorway) not a great way to start out but I persevered. As we entered over very loud music the guy behind the bar said here's some menus come up to the counter when you are ready to order. We went up and ordered. Neither of us wanted much but he let us order a quesadilla off the kids menu as there was not one for adults. We were originally sitting across from the bar but moved to the corner to get away from the music. I finally went up and asked him to please turn it down (which he said, huh?) so yeah it was too loud. He was kind and turned it down for us. When you can't hear the other party at the same table it's too loud. This is 11:30 AM on a weekday so we weren't there for a party. He set up the drinks on the counter for us and we sat down a bit later he brought the quesadillas. They were pretty good. I was looking for something like a taco salad but didn't see anything on the menu. I'll ask next time because I'm trying to incorporate more veggie's in my diet. There was a lot of foot traffic at the noon hour so this is clearly a popular place. It just didn't strike me as my scene. read more

This place has been on our list to visit for a long time. I'm glad we finally visited. Overall, I would come again but order something different. My kids are picky eaters and didn't like the tortilla used for the quesadillas. The empanadas were great! My husband and so got an order to try. I would order this as my own meal next time. My husband had the Cubano and said he was underwhelmed. He wouldn't get it again. I had the chicken tacos. They were okay, nothing special. I was hoping for a more Peruvian type of Aji de gallina taco. It didn't satisfy that craving. I wouldn't order this again. The rice had no flavor. The peanut sauce was great!! I loved it. read more

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Had a beer flight and the croquetas. Never had the croquetas and they were amazing. Favorite beer from the flight was the guava/guayaba, would look for it again. read more

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FOLKS! STOP! READ THIS REVIEW! WORTH IT! OK, I'm not from the PNW. I'm a newbie here. Total PNW rookie. I don't know what is good, what is bad... heck, since moving here a few weeks ago, I don't know my head from my butt. No joke. However, the ONE sure thing I can tell you about the PNW... if you are ANYWHERE near Salem, OR... ...YOU. MUST. EAT. HERE. Listen, I have hundreds of reviews. Read an enjoy. I love trying new places. I have no problem expressing my excitement, but with as much travel as we do, it takes a lot to impress me any more. Well, Xicha Brewing Company did just that today. I don't know where to begin or even what to say. Their menu is endlessly good and packed full of options for all kinds and walks of life. EVERYONE on this planet could find something they could eat here. Served piping hot and in an absolute jiff. The flavors won't disappoint! Prices, on point. Location, on point. Décor / Ambiance, on point. Staff, ON POINT... which bring me to my next ramble... If you are here, and you're lucky enough to be served by Christian or Mario, you are absolutely a lucky son of a gun. These two guys are kind, friendly, personable, all the while maintaining the utmost professionalism. These two awesome dudes really pulled out the guns for me today. I was in a BAD pinch for time and they not only met my request for carry-out in 1/2 the time they quoted me... those two dudes BEAT IT. Honestly, I feel guilty for not tipping +30%. These are my dudes. You can't go wrong with Xicha. Do it. Stop questioning it. Send me a thank you card when you recover from your food coma. Best of luck to Christian, Mario, and Xicha... may the future be nothing but positive and bright! Oh, one last thing... if Mario and Christian aren't managers... to their manager... GIVE THESE GUYS A RAISE! They made you look DARN GOOD today my friend! read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The black IPA was good and hoppy light. Cubano was only okay. It had all the stuff but I expected something more flavorful. Ok, I also ordered two orders of Drumsticks. You see, I was mountain biking in the state park and hunted for a local place to eat. Xicha sounded like a good place to go. It's Super Bowl Sunday and I can bring home Drumsticks to feed the kids and I. When I ordered I specifically asked if they are drumsticks legs. I got a yes. The two Togo orders came to 22 bucks. What was handed over in the takeout bag was seven wing drumettes in each order. Total of 14 little parts of a wing for 22 dollars. No Drumsticks! Drumettes! From wings. That's $1.57 per wing drumette. Ok they advertise the wrong part. Go to the store and ask for chicken drumsticks, what do you get? Chicken Leg Drumsticks. Not part of a wing. When I confronted the server to ask about this he said they are smaller than usual. And he'll check with the back. When he came back he handed me a refund receipt for the wing parts. It was a communication error. But the menu says Drumsticks where it should say Wing Drumettes. You know, at first I was excited to visit this brewery with a Hispanic flare. Nice facility, lots of outdoor space, interesting location, service is very, very good. Food was blah and disappointing. The beer, well I only had the dark IPA so I need to try more. read more

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To Xicha you must go!!!!! I was craving a margarita and friends of ours invited us to Xicha for dinner. I ordered the margarita flight and holy moly was it yummy!!! They gave be a cute rounded tray with four mini margaritas on it. My favorite was their house signature margarita...so good I had to order a full size one to enjoy. All the food was fresh and absolutely delicious!!!! read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Margaritas!!!!! - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Their food was amazing, my husband ordered the nachos and three different types of meat tacos, all were delicious and I definitely plan to go back one of these days! read more

We stopped in for dinner on our way home to Eugene and are a glad we did. I've seen their beers in stores around Eugene and was excited to see that they had a restaurant. It's a bit hard to find since it's tucked back behind some warehouses, so just be sure to keep left of the CrossFit gym that's right in front of it and you'll then be able to see the restaurant and the parking lot, which has plenty of spaces. The atmosphere is really cool. If you're familiar with Por Que No or Tacovore, the vibe is similar but honestly a bit more authentic in my opinion. You order at the counter inside for both food and drink and then they give you a table number that you can place on any of their outdoor seats. Part of their outdoor seating area is covered which is great for when it's raining. Thankfully it was sunny when we came and we really enjoyed the outdoor patio. We ordered two taco plates with salad, one barbacoa and one crispy pork belly, and enjoyed both. The tortillas are thick and handmade and may be some of the best I've had in Oregon. Service was quick and friendly and the beers were unique. We also got a chance to try their house margarita which has fresh orange and lime juice in it, reminded me a bit of a chili-lime mango and was really reasonably priced. Overall, highly recommend coming in! read more

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So glad I found this place. It's my dream come true consisting of Latino food and great beer. I grew up in Miami and this place makes me feel like home. I wish they would expand to Lake oswego or Portland. The tacos and the chocolate stout are to die for. This place is a hidden gem! My only complaint is the seating system is the worst I've encountered in my life. We waited in a long line to order, only to get to the front of the line to be told that we couldn't order until we had a table. We then had to put our name on a list and start all over again. It was extremely irritating and I can think of 1000 ways they could better manage this system. If they fix that this place would be five stars every day read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is the first Mexican brewery Salem has to offer! And they do not disappoint. The location is kind of hidden and easy to miss. But once you find it, it's worth it. The aesthetic here is truly Latino with lots of loud bright colors. The staff here are friendly and helpful. Every meal I've ordered here looks picture. Perfect and taste just as great. I highly recommend their margarita flight. It's a great opportunity to try a little bit of each other amazing drinks. This is especially great place for the summer. They have a giant patio, which is dog friendly. read more

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Bar none best nachos I ever had! This place is a gem. Found it on the way back from Eugene heading to Portland in Salem area. Located off the main road a bit in an industrial area but we'll worth it to find. Got there for lunch and it's obvious others know how good this place is too because the lunch crowd was consistently flowing. Many people coming in for dine in and saw people picking up called in take out orders as well. Walk up and order. Get a number to place on your table. Select your seating option table, outside, or on the counter. Food made to order and served hot and delicious! Hint: Heard they just opened in Eugene and will be expanding to other locations. Family owned business. Fair is fair check out this place and order some food and maybe some beverages too. Hint: sauces are located in the refrigerator self serve. They also have merchandise to buy from attire to keychains with a very cool logo. read more

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Located in the 45th Parallel Building in North Salem is Xicha Brewing's newest location. I love the high, piped ceilings and open space. The food came out fast and was delicious! Some of the best nachos in Salem, OR. I tried the maragrita flight, and they were all amazing. read more

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The food was very flavorful and the service was very nice! The recommendations from the cashier were spot on. We also ordered drinks and they did not disappoint! read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Drinks - flight - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Food, location, and service were all outstanding, but it is costly for this type of experience. It is deceiving because it reminds you of a great little taco spot, but they are doing higher end, higher-quality food. Well worth it if you have the dough. read more

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This place has some amazing food. The flavors are fantastic and they did a great job with marinades and sauces. The presentation was also on point! Beautiful garnishes and colors. The pickled radishes are even a perfect add on. Everything was so well executed and the portions were perfect. We split a lot of dishes between us including the un-pictured nachos and pork tequilas. The were amazing! We also had the margarita flight and the guava cerveza. Both fantastic. You have to order before you sit down so keep that in mind. Fantastic food and drinks. Definitely a must! read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Salmon tacos - seasonal - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Our crew rolled up, cinco for Xicha. Warm, summer day with a lively patio seating area just outside the door. The place was packed both inside and out but the wait was somewhat short and they had plenty of outdoor activities while you wait. The beers were simple, flavorful and creative and the food was spot on! I rarely give a 5 star on initial visit but felt like these guys and gals were firing on all cylinders...from the drinks to the food to the atmosphere and the kid friendly outdoor venue. Smiles and happy bellies all around. read more

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Xichas is such a fun, relaxing place to go for any occasion. The drinks and food are always fresh, and you are greeted with a smile. Hidden west salem gem. read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Guava margaritas and a mint/lime mojito - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The food here is good, flavorful, and interesting interpretations of modern Latin cuisine. FYI, we asked if they had guacamole here and was told they do. News flash: they do not. Their version of guacamole is a blended avocado sauce, served in small sauce containers. Not guacamole in a bowl for eating with chips. The service is atrocious. We came at a very slow time, Sunday just before 5pm. When we walked in, there were several employees at the counter. Two were in conversation, they looked over at us, then resumed their conversation. There was no "hi, we will be with you in a minute" or even a smile and acknowledgment. They just looked over at us, then turned back talking for another 5 minutes. When they did finally walk over to take our order, the person acted like we were bothering them by ordering. Seriously?!! Who ever wants to dine in a place that makes them feel like a nuisance simply by being there and ordering food??? Overall, 3 stars because the food was good and had great flavors. The service was so bad, I would never come back here again. If you act like we're bothering you by giving you business, then we will take the business somewhere else. read more

Thank Goodness for YELP or there is no way we would have discovered this great place. It's not that easy to find, in West Salem,Oregon. Well worth it once you arrive. Could not believe they had empanadas that my celiac/gluten-free husband could eat. And they were wonderful. Clean, bright, cheery interior. Everyone was very helpful and gracious. Thx! We will be back when we drive through your area. The beer was refreshing. Think it was the Hazy Passionfruit? read more

Flies everywhere, service felt like I was interrupting their day. Sorry - this place used to be awesome!

Good beer and friendly atmosphere. Plus they have a Happy Hour starting at 3:00 and I recommend the Cervesa Fresca, half beer half margarita. Excellent! Having lower alcohol beers on tap is a good thing. read more

Love this place! Best to meet up with a few. Wonderful Central Latin, tacos & fresh made Salas and flights, hibiscus tea! Friendly and busy! Happy we found this gem! read more

Had a great stop at Xicha while driving through Salem. First, I'm a sucker for a good Latino vibe, and this place hit the spot! The guy at the counter answered all our questions and we ended up getting a flight with all the beers and the food he suggested: the nachos and chicken wings. The nachos were incredible- probably the best I've ever had. The wings were also good. They also had a good variety of beer and cocktails! I would recommend stopping here if near Salem! read more

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Delicious food!! Best chimichanga you could have, crunchy outside, tender flavorful barbacoa inside, birria style dip, Wonderful tacos, homemade tortilla, shrimp and fish were so flavorful. Add the salad for the side, bright and refreshing. The Paloma and margaritas we had were well made. The staff was very helpful and informative. We truly enjoyed it!! read more

Whoa, I'm so glad I found this place. We drove to some tamale stand that was closed even though they said they were open and scrambled to find this place. It was defintiely a great choice. I got a combo taco with salad and their nachos. The prok belly taco was defintiely the thing to get. Their nachos are pretty filling, it would be amazing if they had nacho fries though. The server was super helpful with what to get. Some people complained about the self serve water and seating, really? I liked it. Would defintiely come back if there aren't any other great restaurants in Salem on the way over. It's not right off the freeway but glad we made the detour for it. read more

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The only issue I had was locating them. Nestled in an industrial/business park took me two drive-bys before I saw the restaurant in the back. Had chips with salsa and black beans. Then went with a 3-taco "mix" consisting of shrimp, chicken and beef with homemade corn taco shells. The rice & beans that came was not what I expected. A seasoned rice with black beans - wow. Not typical Americanized Mexican food and definitely a step up. A must-come-back for me. read more

Meet up with a friend for lunch and we were impressed! The Barbacoa Tacos are amazing! Meat was tender and juicy and wrapped in tender handmade tacos. The carrot Habanero salsa is Hot, be warned! They also have tender made to order Churros for those that are looking for them. The dark beer they have is easy to drink and very friendly to the beef tacos. Will have to go back to try more! read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Xurros! Also known as Churros! - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

West-side Xicha is my favorite restaurant in Salem. I moved here from NM a few years ago and the margaritas remind me of home. The tacos are amazing and all the different sauces are flavorful without being overpowering. I bring everyone who visits to Xicha to experience the incredible food and highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

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Review from a Latina incoming! So, this isn't an authentic Mexican eatery, but that's okay. I'm not a stickler for authentic places just because I'm Hispanic. I like to see new takes and on and fusions with Latin cuisine. Xicha falls in the modern Latin category. I have to say, though, I was surprised that it came so highly recommended after eating here. The food was so-so; it wasn't incredible, but it wasn't bad either. I think whether or not you enjoy this spot depends on the broadness of your experience with Latin cuisine. As an LA resident and a traveler, I've had some of the best modern takes on Latin food. That being the case, it's hard to live up to the expectations you acquire as a well-traveled foodie. Would I go here again? Yes. It's a decent spot for decent modern Latin food. Does it meet or exceed expectations for the type of cuisine it is? No. But that's okay! It's good for what it is. read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Barbacoa Tacos, Pollo Tacos, and Pork Belly Tacos - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great service and amazing food! We tried their tacos and empanadas and both were great. Their veggie taco and shrimp tacos are my favorite. The tortillas are also delicious. They also have a really good drink selection read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Mix of 3 tacos, shrimp closest. So good! - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Always such a pleasant spot. They make the patio comfortable year round. We love the patio is pet friendly, since we take our pup everywhere. I truly appreciate I can ask the server's opinion and they always have great recommendations depending on our mood. This spot is one of our fave go-to places. read more

Xicha Brewing Company - Pet friendly out door patio with heat - Latin American Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Such a good find of different Latin American foods with a modern twist. Folks, it's not, I repeat, NOT Mexican. What makes this place extra 'especial' is that everything is made fresh with quality ingredients. We ordered the barbacoa tacos with gallo pinto. The shredded beef was delicious. Its more ropa vieja style than what you'd initially think of. Its not mexican style barbacoa. And the gallo pinto was a very traditional Nicaraguan style rice and beans dish. The tacos were perfectly balanced with the (cabbage slaw) curtido, queso fresco and creamy sauce and pickled onions. Be sure to check out the mini fridge in the corner with the homemade hot sauces. They're totally worth hunting down! We also got the yuca fries that were listed on the specials. Crispy yuca with crispy chicharon. But it's the good chicharon made from pork belly so it has some meat, not just pork rind. Topped with curtido so it's somewhat reminiscent of Nicaraguan bigoron. Really wanted to try the Pupusas (El Savadorian dish) that were on the specials too but that would have been gluttonous of us. The table next to us ordered it and it looked good! And then there's a menu for the beers. Tried the Guallava (guava). It was crisp and tart, liked it And we also ordered the Huitlacoche Stout. Very interesting and different! Loved the experience of it all! read more

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