Mr Salsa

“True definition of mom and pa place.”

True definition of mom and pa place. The food is amazing and feels just like home. Love visiting and def recommend it.

Eli Ortiz

Jul 2023

“So excellent guy was so pleasant he moved tables together for me and my friends and gave us chips and salsa.”

Gordon Whalen

Apr 2023

“Open late! Super friendly! Super fast! Super delicious! I recommend! Disturbingly good flavorful...”

Open late! Super friendly! Super fast! Super delicious! I recommend! Disturbingly good flavorful and delicious!

Sean McCormack

Jan 2022

“I cannot be objective about Mr.”

I cannot be objective about Mr. Salsa. I’ve been coming here for 20 years, and the tacos are as awesome now as they ever were. It’s small, probably more perfect for take out, but if you stay at one of the few tables they will make you feel welcome!!

Greg Johnson

Aug 2019

“I have never had a chimichanga next time suizo style is better.”

I have never had a chimichanga next time suizo style is better. Love the steak burrito not toasted. Have the tamarind jarrito

Lakeisha Cecil

Jun 2019

“Love this place work right down the street the ladies are always friendly and sweet great authentic...”

Love this place work right down the street the ladies are always friendly and sweet great authentic Mexican food they also season as they cook!

Antoinette Matthews

Sep 2018

“Liked the veggie quesadilla and home tortilla chips with salsa.”

Liked the veggie quesadilla and home tortilla chips with salsa! But we also ordered fajitas with tortillas, which was steaming hot, but not cooked or spiced well, as some were burnt and raw. The food portion was good!

Rusthy Adnokilap

Aug 2025

“Authentic Mexican Restaurant for sure..”

Authentic Mexican Restaurant for sure... the burrito was small but with flavor. Def. A place I will go back for just work lunch but not take anyone on a date lol.

My favorite Meal

Sep 2021

“Solid Mexican food.”

Solid Mexican food. Eaten here a couple times now - it’s a small spot and everything is made fresh to order (including the guac) so takes awhile to prepare but worth it. The steak has good flavor but a little gristly, the chicken was surprisingly tasty and tender. Salsas had a good amount of heat and great flavor, worked well on everything. The guacamole was great. Veggie burrito was almost a little sweet, great for kids who don’t want a quesadilla. Prices and availability have been updated during the pandemic thanks to supply chain issues, still pretty reasonable in my opinion.

Carissa Ritner

Sep 2021

“I'm glad I finally wandered in to check this place out.”

I'm glad I finally wandered in to check this place out. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and fired off our orders seemingly before we were able to place them. I got a vegetarian burrito, some chips and guac. Everything was great and I think that they made the guac right there on the spot. The burrito was giant, with the shell toasted to perfection. Good amount of beans, guac, and veggies in the burrito as well. Place is clean and cozy. I was there during the day, and with all the construction going on in the area it seems that a lot of CTA employees and other city workers are fans of the spot. Word on the street is that you can get your food here and take it next door to the Driftwood if you want some beer with your Mexican food. Highly recommended. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood.

Adam Shanley (quartertonality)

Apr 2017

“I went here last night for dinner.”

I went here last night for dinner. My friend Andrew told me about this little gem on the corner of Broadway and Montrose. They have a few tables here for dining in. It was not crowded and there was no wait. They have a number of items on the menu, I will post picture of the latest menu soon. I got the Chiles Rellenos, and it was great! last time we went to a Mexican place(Mayan Place Mexican Cuisine in Lincoln park), my friend got this chiles rellenos and i will tell you, both looked very different for each other. What I learned was chiles rellenos can be different from one place to another, basically its not like a standard hamburger. The one i got was yum! it was oily and cheesy, and it tasted delicious. included in the plate- tortillas, guac, salad, rice, and beans were great too! I felt the service was quick, our food was on our table within 5 minutes of ordering. Chips and Salsa they provided us were complimentary, and the chips was crisp and warm, looks like they fried it back in the kitchen! I would certainly recommend going to this family owned place if you are up for trying some Mexican food.

Charudut Shetty

Apr 2017

“On par with other Mexican food joints.”

On par with other Mexican food joints. Walk in, place your order, take a seat, and you’ll have your piping hot food in a few minutes along with a basket of chips and salsa.

Aaron Wolf

Feb 2018