Taqueria La Salsa

Ate here at recommendation of Ben’s Cycle and had an excellent lunch! Both my husband and I had enchiladas suiza de pollo (hubby wanted mole but they were out) and really loved them! Complimentary salsa and chips were excellent, spicy yet flavorful! Will def be back!

Asking the employees of nearby Ben’s Cycles for a place to get Mexican, they said hands down I had to head to «La Salsa.» Walking a few buildings down the block in fairytale-​like snow, I embraced the warmth of the restaurant. The interior left much to be desired, but that’s not why I was there.
The server came over with chips and water. I got the Camarones A La Diabla, which was $ 11 – 12, not the $ 9.95 price Unilocal has listed. The shrimp came with a sauce of chipotle peppers and sautéed onions, nicely seasoned and quite spicy. I like super spicy food and the shrimp were at a good level for me. It came with rice and avocado and six tortillas. The value was definitely there as I could only eat half of my meal and had the rest for the next day’s lunch. I’d say it was even better the next day as the flavors had a chance to blend together. I didn’t get the guac, but I’ve had it before at an event and it is awesome. It was good, authentic food. The server was nice and attentive.

I was very surprised, great food, good prices, and great service. The food is definitley on the spicy side but thats how I like it!

First time here. A very odd place ! The doors are on the opposite side at the entrance! Dingy little place and the cook was actually trying to sing in the back of the house with a loud music noise from the 80s ! It sounded like he was crying at the same time he was trying to sing! Really? I ordered the bictec ala Mexican, can’t really mess up a simple dish right? But they can! The salsa was sour and the steak also ! Nasty I walk out of there hoping not to get sick and never ever eat there again !!

Warning: this place is not for people who want Mexican food that is not above-​average spicy. For good, authentic Mexican food at a great price, you can’t beat La Salsa.
I was going to see a play at the nearby Basilica, about the history of Milwaukee. Specifically, the fair housing marches back in the 70s. If only those Poles knew that 30 years later they would have a beautifully diverse collection of people in Lincoln Village, and that the rich cultural heritage of Central and South America would dominate. Anyway, I was feeling a little cold coming on and wanted posole. La Salsa does not have posole, but they do have amazing soups that are large, hearty and hot!
This place is not necessarily gourmet, but it has a few things going for it: clean, delicious, cheap, spicy. A huge meal for two with 1 drink each was a little over $ 20. There was a LOT leftover, which was great later that night.
Rating: 2.5 Food, 1 Service, .5 Environment.