I will begin with the good part of the meal; the mojito was excellent, though cost as much as my meal, and the service was prompt and not invasive. First, the lights are too bright, so ambiance is off. Second, I ordered a tex-mex burrito with no beans and no jalapeños, because that is what is listed as ingredients, and I was told they don't put jalapeños in it, so I began confused. What I received was a burrito that was 90% rice & 10% grilled steak, with a small side of sour cream and a small side of guacamole. The flavor was there, the rest was not. Sour cream and guac should be inside the burrito, and steak should be the main event. I'm from a border city in California and I've lived here in Connecticut for a couple of years and this burrito made me the saddest. If someone knows a place with a genuinely good carne asada burrito, let me know, because this wasn't it.
Paul L.
In town for a soccer tournament and found it on Yelp. Outstanding food and cocktails. Carnitas Burrito was very flavorful. The Chicken Torta was just outstanding.
Marcos Castillo
I went there twise order the same thing and the two times my order was wrong the food is great just wish that they can take the orders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Kimberly A.
Heard about Salsa from a friend who went several times with her husband and they always enjoyed everything about their meals and service. I was driving by one late afternoon and realized I was super hungry and craving a margarita so parked in the free lot across the street and popped in to sit at the roomy bar. Salsa's Classic Margarita was delicious! I was in the mood for comfort food so ordered the veggie nachos and it was outstanding. Their regular guacamole tasted as good as other restaurant's table-side guac. The service was fast and super friendly. I had a great time and felt very relaxed there. Definitely going again soon!
Donald Ramber
I just ordered a Carne Asada burrito for takeout. Drove 25 minutes to pick up this burrito. Paid $15 to get home and find out they put rice, beans and veggies in my burrito. No meat. Never had a rice, bean and lettuce burrito until now and sure don’t recommend it. Gross
Donald R.
Just drove 25 mins to grab take out and ordered a carne asada burrito. They gave me a burrito with beans, veggies and rice. NO MEAT. I paid $15 for beans, rice and veggies. Gross
Jose Collazo
If I can give this place a zero I would. Disgusting disgusting. Rice was salty, beans were just mush, order was completely wrong. Tried to eat it but straight to the trash it went. Waste of money, waste of time. Rather eat Purina
David Grenier
Excellent food and service.I will definitely recommend
Kelvin Alejo
It looks like this is a small family run business, but here is an honest review. We arrived and there was no one to greet us and we just assumed we could sit anywhere, so we did. About 5-10 mins later a gentleman came and took our order. I tried to get a mojito and he said they did not have any at the moment ??♂️. My wife got steak tacos and I got a carnitas meal. We each got canned sodas. The food came out relatively quick. The tacos were dry and lacked flavor. The carnitas with rice were good, but the cuerito in the carnitas was weird to say the least. We did not get our drinks until the end of the meal along with napkins. Also no one ever came to ask if the food was okay or if we needed anything.Also we never got chips and salsa, not sure if this is not an option since this is suppose to be an authentic Mexican restaurant, but it was disappointing.We visited from Bridgeport, sadly we won't be back. Wish them well though.
G
Great, personable service.However, Salsa's uses LARD in their vegetarian entrees and in the preparation of their foods.For those who do not eat pork and strive to eat healthy, Salsa's is not a good option.Felt uncomfortable with people and staff not wearks or appropriately.
Went there today and waited for 5 minutes. Employees walked past me on 3 occasions and never acknowledged my presence so I left. Not sure how the food is since I didn't get any but the service was non-existent. Restaurant owners who do not understand the importance of customer service in a bad economy should not be restaurant owners. You only get 1 chance to make a first impression.
Joey Pelle
The food is fresh, large portions absolutely delicious! It's a hidden gem ?
Christian Aviles
Best Mexican food in New Haven! Come here if you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food!
Jon Vargas
Gentleman who took my order spoke perfect English no language barrier I repeated my order three times over the phone I got a price went to the restaurant when I picked up my order it was half of the items I requested they try to charge me damn near double to correct my order never going again
Carolina Davila
Pork gorditas were delicious! Staff is super welcoming, great serviceParking: Free public parking lot right across the street
I will begin with the good part of the meal; the mojito was excellent, though cost as much as my meal, and the service was prompt and not invasive. First, the lights are too bright, so ambiance is off. Second, I ordered a tex-mex burrito with no beans and no jalapeños, because that is what is listed as ingredients, and I was told they don't put jalapeños in it, so I began confused. What I received was a burrito that was 90% rice & 10% grilled steak, with a small side of sour cream and a small side of guacamole. The flavor was there, the rest was not. Sour cream and guac should be inside the burrito, and steak should be the main event. I'm from a border city in California and I've lived here in Connecticut for a couple of years and this burrito made me the saddest. If someone knows a place with a genuinely good carne asada burrito, let me know, because this wasn't it.
In town for a soccer tournament and found it on Yelp. Outstanding food and cocktails. Carnitas Burrito was very flavorful. The Chicken Torta was just outstanding.
I went there twise order the same thing and the two times my order was wrong the food is great just wish that they can take the orders
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Heard about Salsa from a friend who went several times with her husband and they always enjoyed everything about their meals and service. I was driving by one late afternoon and realized I was super hungry and craving a margarita so parked in the free lot across the street and popped in to sit at the roomy bar. Salsa's Classic Margarita was delicious! I was in the mood for comfort food so ordered the veggie nachos and it was outstanding. Their regular guacamole tasted as good as other restaurant's table-side guac. The service was fast and super friendly. I had a great time and felt very relaxed there. Definitely going again soon!
I just ordered a Carne Asada burrito for takeout. Drove 25 minutes to pick up this burrito. Paid $15 to get home and find out they put rice, beans and veggies in my burrito. No meat. Never had a rice, bean and lettuce burrito until now and sure don’t recommend it. Gross
Just drove 25 mins to grab take out and ordered a carne asada burrito. They gave me a burrito with beans, veggies and rice. NO MEAT. I paid $15 for beans, rice and veggies. Gross
If I can give this place a zero I would. Disgusting disgusting. Rice was salty, beans were just mush, order was completely wrong. Tried to eat it but straight to the trash it went. Waste of money, waste of time. Rather eat Purina
Excellent food and service.I will definitely recommend
It looks like this is a small family run business, but here is an honest review. We arrived and there was no one to greet us and we just assumed we could sit anywhere, so we did. About 5-10 mins later a gentleman came and took our order. I tried to get a mojito and he said they did not have any at the moment ??♂️. My wife got steak tacos and I got a carnitas meal. We each got canned sodas. The food came out relatively quick. The tacos were dry and lacked flavor. The carnitas with rice were good, but the cuerito in the carnitas was weird to say the least. We did not get our drinks until the end of the meal along with napkins. Also no one ever came to ask if the food was okay or if we needed anything.Also we never got chips and salsa, not sure if this is not an option since this is suppose to be an authentic Mexican restaurant, but it was disappointing.We visited from Bridgeport, sadly we won't be back. Wish them well though.
Great, personable service.However, Salsa's uses LARD in their vegetarian entrees and in the preparation of their foods.For those who do not eat pork and strive to eat healthy, Salsa's is not a good option.Felt uncomfortable with people and staff not wearks or appropriately.
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Went there today and waited for 5 minutes. Employees walked past me on 3 occasions and never acknowledged my presence so I left. Not sure how the food is since I didn't get any but the service was non-existent. Restaurant owners who do not understand the importance of customer service in a bad economy should not be restaurant owners. You only get 1 chance to make a first impression.
The food is fresh, large portions absolutely delicious! It's a hidden gem ?
Best Mexican food in New Haven! Come here if you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food!
Gentleman who took my order spoke perfect English no language barrier I repeated my order three times over the phone I got a price went to the restaurant when I picked up my order it was half of the items I requested they try to charge me damn near double to correct my order never going again
Pork gorditas were delicious! Staff is super welcoming, great serviceParking: Free public parking lot right across the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5