A La Salsa

The food was ok, nothing amazing. The restaurant is divey, but cute. The prices seemed a bit high. The worst though, service was terrible! There were 2 other tables in the entire place and our server came by twice, completely forgot my drink, and never filled waters or checked on food! I will definitely not go back here, particularly since there are so many better, cheaper, and more authentic places throughout Midtown Global Market!

Free chips & 2 kinds of salsa. Happy hour is literally only an hour from 4−5pm and it doesn’t include food. But if you’re savvy, you can easily walk out full & satisfied for under $ 10 if you order from the a la carte menu. For example, 2 tamales are just $ 5. And it’s actually decent sized. As long as you don’t order alcohol, this place can be extremely affordable/​cheap. That’s why I give it 4 stars. Good value, if you go for a la carte!

We have a lot of good Mexican food in the twin cities but I found Salsa a la Salsa to be especially good and reminiscent of the much of the food that I enjoy in Colima. I loved the orange & jaciama salad. The camarones a la diabla were also very good, just the right amount of spice for me. The shrimp was not as fresh as I would have liked but not bad for Minnesota seafood. I didn’t try the Chimichanga but it looked great. Service was attentive and kind. The check was affordable even with a nice Sangria. I will definitely be back and maybe try a beef or pork dish.

I took a trip to the MGM on a Sunday because I ran out of the only pita bread I like at Holyland. I thought some brunch was in order, and remembered this was here. Huevos rancheros made total sense. Two perfectly cooked OE eggs on a thin tortilla with an orangish ranchero sauce tasted just fine. I had some chips with the pico de gallo. It’s bland and I don’t know if it’s better when the tomatoes are in season. I like the hidden location away from the crowds, and it’s a straight shot to the bathrooms. I’ll update when I’ve had a non breakfast item.

Classiest restaurant in Global Market. Authentic food, fresh, & best of all very tasty to my American palette. Yum. Great ambiance, a well. Just three blocks walk (through covered, indoor skyways) from Abbott Northwestern hospital.

I’m obsessed with the Global Market. There’s just nothing like it in town. A La Salsa is the only true sit down restaurant there and since I work nearby the girls in our office opted to try it out for lunch. The options on the menu seemed endless. I finally decided on the «taco meal» which included 2 tacos (hard or soft shell) served with veggies, rice or beans. I thought proportions were decent and the food was tasty. Our server wasn’t the most friendly I’ve ever had and the ambiance could use a little help but all in all worth trying if you’re hungry for some Mexican food.
This location is convenient for me so I’d like to convince someone from work to make another trip here for happy hour (3 – 5 pm and 8 – 9 pm). They offer all kinds of drink specials. Margaritas and Mojito’s ($ 4) and Sangria ($ 2.50). Or try a glass of Dos Equis for just $ 2…Quieres venir conmigo?

I give the food 5 stars. I had the salsa a la salsa enchiladas which comes with a ¼ roasted chicken on the bone. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce with it was nice and spicy.
The golden margarita tasted good, but really was way too sweet for my taste.
The atmosphere still feels like you’re in midtown market and not really at a restaurant.
I really don’t know of better place for «casual» mexican food in Minneapolis.
we’ll be back

Couldn’t ask for anything more– we finally found good Mexican in the cities! This place deserves way more than 3.5 stars. After trying a few Mexican restaurants in the suburbs, my boyfriend and I were beginning to think there just wasn’t good Mexican food in Minnesota. Then we found A La Salsa! SO good from start to finish.
The chips are crispy and fresh and served with a pico de gallo and a green salsa, which were delicious. I had a strawberry margarita which was pretty sweet, which is just the way I like it. The service was incredibly friendly and fast.
I ordered the Combo 2, which had a taco, tostada and tamale, plus two sides. A lot of (delicious) food for about $ 10. You get to pick what kind of meat — or vegetables, I think — you want on each item, and it was all super good, especially the barbacoa. The sides of spanish rice and refried beans were also exceptional. My boyfriend ordered shrimp enchiladas, which he liked a lot.
So glad we finally found great Mexican food! We’ll be back for sure.

In the end the best way to put this is they raised my expectations a little with the fact they have their own sit down area, the service was OK, however the food did not quite make it for us. The both the quesadilla and the chimichangas where kind of ok but flat and did not hit the notes we where expecting. In the end I figure we will not be back here again.

Best Mexican I’ve had in a long time! We had the Pupusas for an app, light corn cakes with cheese in through middle and a slaw on top delicious! Enchiladas were probably the best in the cities! I enjoy spicy food, and it is very mild here, but the flavors are right on.

Might stop back again if in the area. I liked the option to sit down and dine while at Midtown.
Grabbed some lunch with a friend. I ordered the taco salad with pork. Yum! The pork was really tasty, tender and moist. The size of the salad is perfect and not overly huge. Fresh shredded cheese, beans and guacamole. Ordered a side of rice to throw in.
Rice is amazing. Really fluffy and exactly what I look for in Spanish rice.
My friend had the popular burrito which looked quite large and tasty. She said it was good.
Attentive service, reasonable priced and good food.
Water in nice size glasses with an automatic lime.

I just tried the MGM location for the first time yesterday. I live within blocks of Salsa A La Salsa on Nicollet, and we eat there pretty regularly, so I sorta knew what to expect (since the menu is the same).
We were certainly pleased with the speed of service we received (which can be hit and miss at the other location). We were seated quickly, had chips & salsa brought immediately, and our drink orders were taken and delivered promptly. Since we were familiar with the menu, we didn’t need any time to decide, so our server took our order when he came back with the drinks. The food was delicious, as usual. I had the enchiladas (both filled w/​tinga, 1 topped w/​ranchera, 1 topped w/​verde (green salsa)). The serving size seemed larger than normal, so I actually ended up with some leftovers :) Mike had the Pollo con Nopalitos (chicken w/​cactus strips) – that’s his go-​to dish. It’s really big enough to split, which we occasionally do. On this particular day, it seemed like both our meals were larger than normal, which means more Mexican goodness for later! There’s certainly no way I can complain about the prices considering the quality AND quantity of the food.
It was less than 25 minutes from the time we parked to the time we finished eating – talk about fast! Our server was attentive the entire time and we were never kept waiting for anything. There were only 4 tables being served before we arrived (just before Noon on a Saturday), but by the time we left, twice as many were seated and the place was getting really busy.
We will probably continue to visit the Nicollet location more often just because it’s within walking distance, but it’ll be hard not to choose A La Salsa over the other options when we’re at Midtown if we continue to have experiences like this one.
Note: Free parking (with validation) in the ramp to the West of the market on 10^th Ave.

I’m torn because I really liked the service and atmosphere, however the mole I had was not my all-​time favorite. If you prefer a subtle mole (is that a contradiction?) then this probably isn’t your dish.
Expect a lot of sauce.
My friend’s chimi, however, looked most excellent — and he finished it — so maybe that’s a better bet?

Paloma and Margarita were both excellent. There’s a whole variety of tequilas to choose from and we went with the waiter’s suggestion for a ‘smooth’ one. He knew his tequilas.
Complimentary chips came with a pico de gallo and salsa. Neither was very flavorful. On my request we got a spicier salsa but it still failed to bite. I no longer expect tomato sauces/​salsas to impress me unless I’m at a gourmet place, which of course this is not.
I got the camarones a la diabla: shrimp in a sauce of wine, butter, garlic, lime juice and chile de arbol. Served with corn tortillas. And I chose pinto beans and grilled vegetables for my side .The tortillas were slightly dry at the edges. But the diabla sauce was superb: complex and light, with an undercurrent of mild heat. My husband got the chicken chilpetin cooked with garlic, wine, chile pequin, and loved it. Don’t let the VERY HOT next to it on the menu scare you. It is not. Even for Minnesotans.
The flan was very average. Not smooth and rich like it should be when made with mostly yolks.
Service and ambiance were pleasing. Parking is very convenient with the ramp across the street and validated parking. I’ll come here instead of La Sirena Gorda, my absolute favorite in Midtown, only for the alcohol.

Ive always had good experiences here. The food is good, and the service is always nice and prompt.
The first time I went there with my mom. We ordered cilantro chicken soup, and warm cactus grilled chicken salad to start. The soup was good and refreshing, the salad was interesting in a good way, but my mom didnt care for it. Then we ordered salmon tatemado (blackened salmon fillet on a bed of tomatillo and ranchera), and camarones a la diabla (sauteed shrimp in spicy salsa). Both dishes were a big hit. We loved both dishes a lot especially the shrimp. It was spicy but not too spicy that you cant taste anything else. Salmon was also good, but I thought it was a bit over done. My mom is a very picky eater when it comes to non-​Asian food, but she really liked the food here (even more than Jax and WA Frost. but my mom has her weird way of judging what she likes to eat though lol).
The second time I went there with my bf. He’s also a picky eater. I have to always be super careful when I pick a place for us to eat. We started with quesadillas. It was pretty yummy. We really liked it. Then I ordered the combo platter, and my bf ordered fajitas. Everything tasted good with generous portion. We ended up taking almost half of our dishes back home.
There will definitely be a 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, … times.

After living in Duluth for four years and not having much of a Mexican restaurant selection I was so happy when I found A la Salsa.
The food is delicious and so flavorful. I love Mexican but am not a fan of spices and this place has great options for me! The prices are ideal and the staff is friendly and will be happy to answer all your questions about the menu.
I have gone to this restaurant multiple times and have never left unhappy.
The only downfall is the parking. It is all metered around the area so make sure to bring plenty of quarters.

I moved from Minneapolis to Ireland this month and as far as Mexican food goes I am screwed. What they have here are burrito bars similar to Chipotle but nothing as fresh and delicious as A La Salsa.
I am missing the tart jicama salad and the creamy, comforting chilaquiles. There were also the specials that we had catered during work parties held there. Small shrimp on plantain crisps for example. There is a pesto cream cheese stack served with crostini.
Although I loved many of the Mexican restaurants around Lake Street for different reasons, when it comes to fresh and quality foods with flare I miss A La Salsa the most.

I have mixed feelings about this place. I’ve been here twice and both times had very slow and poor service. TRY 15 minutes to even get a drink order!
Last night I went with a large group and they wouldn’t split up our bill which was really annoying since most of the people wanted to pay with different credit cards. Be sure to ask for separate checks beforehand if you need them!
The food has always been decent, just slow to come out. I’ve tried the Mole chicken with was very rich and complex. I suggest splitting it because the portion size is large and it’s too rich to eat too much of it at once. For a lite bite I had the chicken cilantro soup which was very authentic tasting.
On the plus side it’s the only restaurant open late in the mid-​town global market!

Excellent Margarita’s!
Lunch was served with chips with Salsa’s, excellent chips and Salsa!
I ordered the Steak Chimichanga, it was really good but, a bit pricy (all the Chimichanga’s are the same price you select the meat at the time you order) at $ 10.59.

I am going here tonight!!!
I love their Margaritas! Happy hour 3 – 5 and 8 – 9 I think. $ 4 house margs. I get the lime on the rocks.
Two does ya good. Great flavor, not too sweet, perfect amount of lime, you can’t get any better in my book, and if I find a better I will let you know.
The food is good, but for some reason I never go there for the food i GO TO GET TIPSY.