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Mr Salsa

4.5 ★385 reviews ·Opens at 10AM
“This is a "hidden gem" on a quiet stretch of Montrose Ave but word is out because they are busy”
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Mr Salsa — a mexican spot in Uptown. You're eating the real thing here. Owner-operated. "The steak has good flavor but a little gristly, the chicken was surprisingly tasty and tender" — Carissa Ritner [$]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.

What 385 diners keep saying

Fast serviceNeighborhood institutionFamily runCozyFamily friendlyQuick bite
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1025 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Uptown
Today10AM-11PM
Sun–Sat10AM-11PM
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What 385 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Sophie Sun
Jul 2026

“First time here and I’m lovin it! 😍🔥”

Sophie Sun

Sophie Sun

27 reviews on Google

Review photo by Reyfius Purches
Mar 2024

“Good food very friendly people nice place to go”

Reyfius Purches

Reyfius Purches

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rusthy Adnokilap
Aug 2025

“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

Rusthy Adnokilap

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by Timothy “TEMarc” Marcure
Jun 2024

“Good food at a reasonable price. And still good eats. Yet still.”

Timothy “TEMarc” Marcure

Timothy “TEMarc” Marcure

120 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dave Gamblin
Feb 2024

“Not open.”

Dave Gamblin

Dave Gamblin

15 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

“Fantastic place!”

Jeffrey Carlstone

Jeffrey Carlstone

10 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

“Great spot 👍”

Samir Selmic

Samir Selmic

2 reviews on Google

Oct 2025

“friendliest place, best tacos”

Zachary De Venecia

Zachary De Venecia

2 reviews on Google

Oct 2025

“Good consistent Mexican food”

Dan

Dan

57 reviews on Google

Sep 2025

“Hole in the wall Mexican place that will treat you right. Thanks for a fun Sunday 😁”

Mike Clark

Mike Clark

59 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

“Delicious food and the woman serving us was incredibly kind. I would recommend bringing cash to pay, or at least to tip, because I don't believe you can tip on card. I will be back! :)”

Elizabeth Ganey

Elizabeth Ganey

23 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

“After trying almost everything on the menu I’ve been very satisfied and I’ve been completely blown away, but never disappointed. Grab anything and this taqueria will put a smile on your face.”

Zach Ground

Zach Ground

5 reviews on Google

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