La Tolteca

My family’s favorite place to eat! Love the street Tacos and only $ 1.49 each (Awesome deal)! Love the Downtown Taco… Cost a little more, but worth it… they grill cheese on the outside of the taco… Yum! Love the family that owns the restaurant… They are always so welcoming and attentive! Great Horchata too with free refills!

So the first time I went here it was disappointing. I missed La Perla. The oil used was off. But now, this is one of my favorite downtown Mexican restaurant.
A few months later, my assistant was eating some delicious smelling enchiladas. I was surprised that the enchilada’s came from here, so she convinced me to try this place again. OMG! They were so good.
Now I am pregnant and crave pork tacos. Oh dear lordy, they have the most awesome grilled carnitas tacos and I can order them separately instead of with the combo. That along with Horchata is freaking divine. This pregnant lady is happy!!! Oh and the verde sauce is AWESOME!!!
Oh and the wait staff is so nice and jolly. I came at an off time when they were having their lunch and someone took the time to take my order and serve me. It makes me happy to see the people who work here be happy.

$ 8.99 entrees that rival $ 15.99 selections at other Mexican restaurants, La Tolteca was a tasty find that wasnt too pricey. Located in a converted Opera House, the dining area shares space above a hat store and a homemade bar soap establishment. Unique and charming to say the least. The chips: freshly crisp and tasty, but the salsa was a bit watery for my taste. The entrees were terrific, from the crema chicken, to the carne asada and pollo asado. Perfectly seasoned and cooked, the pollo asado is a highlight for chicken lovers. Our server was polite and attentive, and the service overall was speedy and pleasant. If ever in Salem again, I would definitely return.

I feel sorry for Miss Fawn who really doesn’t know what mexican food is all about! You should go to mexico to get a taste of what real mexican food is spose to taste like! Taco bell, Dell Taco, Taco time is not mexican food! Your use to pace salsa or tostitos salsa or tabasco! If thats the salsa you were expecting to try sorry La Tolteca only offers freshly made salsa out of real vegetables and chilies not processed or canned no conservatives made every morning from scratch! Grandmas recipe! So if u want some fake mexican salsa just bring your own pace bottled «mexican salsa» to enjoy those delicious tacos that only La Tolteca has ;)

Food was not bad. We did Tuesday taco lunch. 5.99. Good price. Needs flavor And salsa needs work. None of their sauce was good. I would love to show them. But two people ate with drinks for 20 bucks. Not bad at all. Id go back but not my first choice in walking distance!

Oh my goodness. Best fish tacos I have ever had. I started the plate off with a bite of the rice. It was cold, not fresh. I was a little disappointed. But the beans were beautifully seasoned. Then magic happened. I took a bite out of the fish taco, and the whole plate because 5 stars. Delicious. If you are looking for a cheap, but great quality lunch… Check out La Tolteca!

Taco Tuesday was really good. 4 street tacos (yes that’s a good thing) and a drink for $ 5.99 going back next Tuesday too. My wife loved the enchiladas. Says they’re just like grandma Sarah used to make. Oh and Chorizo breakfast last sat was great. Finally were from So Cal and i miss El pollo loco and this place does that pretty good. Chili Verde is outstanding too !!

If you like regular old northern style Mexican food this is a good place to go in Salem, great enchiladas, good sopes, great chile verde, reasonable prices, and sauceless tamales which pale in comparison to those served off of the menu at the stet and 19^th st. muchas gracias, hey you can’t have everything! And the tamal was only two bucks a la carte so I can’t judge it too much, it had good chicken in it.
Cheers

Great food, awesome people… This is real Mexican food… the menudo is so good. The Tortas are so good too. The prices are better then anything in town…

You know, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Food’s inexpensive and delicious. I’m especially fond of the complimentary salsa. Food to fit every budget and appetite– the chicken tacos are my personal favorite. Good service.