SOLID taco truck! The burrito and their buche tacos are a must! No hand made tortillas but still…read moregood nonetheless. They are however hella stingy with their salsas, and extras! Lady who helps with the salsas also isn't the friendliest. I would love to stop going just for that reason but I'll deal with it for a few minutes for the food. Best green salsa ever though! The red salsa is spicy and delicious too!

OMG. Great food. Wonderful staff. Fresh Mexican. Wow. Best in Salem. Get the chicken gringas. Life…read morewill never be the same. The Pico is out of this world. Yum

This place is very comfy and cute inside and the service is fast and friendly. I had the 2…read moreenchiladas with chicken lunch special. The rice was cooked perfectly, the beans were good and the chicken was tender and juicy. But sadly, there is almost no flavor to anything I tried. Everything is pretty plain with little to know seasoning or spice. Everything did taste fine, I just wanted some sort of flavor. I gave it four stars for ambiance, service and food that tastes fine.

I aint gonna lie , i came here cuz i seen positive reviews. Unfortunately this was not it…read more Waiters all very nice but the food was just not it. Ordered a chicken tostada. I got more of a cold chicken salad , topped with a bunch of lettuce and shredded cheese.

Yummy tacos! The Al pastor was crispy and in little bits almost like chorizo. They were very…read moregenerous with the meat, i would definitely go back!

I got the breakfast burrito with adobado. Something was missing in the flavor. I can't put my…read morefinger on it. I think the potatoes were under seasoned maybe. Some fresh elements in the salsa bar like cilantro might have been a help. I like that there are no other obnoxious fillers in the burrito. However I have had breakfast burritos before. And while I appreciate the size, the price was a little steep. I ate there and I'm not sure if it was the staff or me but it just seemed like people don't do that often. Unfortunately I think I could do better in the area as far as Mexican food goes.

Have been wanting to try Monarca Grill for awhile and it did not disappoint. Got 3 hearty crunchy…read moremeat tacos with chunky guacamole for $10. Restaurant has indoor seating with several tables. Also a "to go" drivethru. Good food and fast service!

Monarcas has one of the better breakfast burritos in the Salem area. If you're looking for…read moreauthentic Mexican food, this place offers it...

The staff is so beyond friendly. The food is the real star though. I've had their carnitas…read moregorditas. Pictured below their carnitas torta with everything on it and a steak taco with handmade corn tortillas Casual place. Nothing to fancy but gets the job done! Delicious.

Bomb... Legit mexican food. Nice and quiet small place the food is probabaly the closest you can…read moreget to homemade Mexican food.

Very good tacos! They don't make their own tortillas, but they do buy them handmade from a local…read moreplace. Definitely can taste the difference. We tried different meats, but the Carne Asada was definitely their best! It's good quality steak and it's grilled. They also put guacamole on the tacos, which is really tasty and they have some really good variety of salsas at their salsa bar. I'm not sure about any of the other food, since I only wanted to stick to the tacos since they were so good! Went there three days consecutive, while I was working at Oregon State Fair. I'll go back every time I make it out to Salem!

I NEED A TACO SALAD!!! AND THEY DELIVERED! I also got a bean and cheese burrito, a taco salad, and…read more2 orders if street tacos. Not only looked did they look clean their prices were very affordable for how much they give and how delicious they were. But the Taco salad was amazing and huge. The service was great and I couldn't finish.

Excellent food! I didn't ask, but the corn tortillas I got have all the hallmarks of fresh made…read more The carne asada was perfect. The tacos dorados were also excellent.

This is more like a hole in a wall family restaurant and we went in after checking out the reviews…read more What amazing authentic Mexican food! We ordered the Camarone À la diabla and it was savory and spicy, just the way we like it. The portions were also generous. Will definitely stop by on our way to Portland!

This place is a decent staple for a Mexican restaurant. The handmade tortillas are wonderful. I…read morelove the tortilla soup. Grabbing takeout is easy. It's clean and the staff is very nice.

Two-Star Review for La Hacienda Real (A poetic saga of…read morechips, dips, and unmet dreams) I walked into La Hacienda Real, hungry and bold, But those chips were stale not warm, not gold. The bean dip tasted canned, the salsa was bland, Not a spark, not a kick, not a mariachi band. Chips and salsa should sing, make your taste buds feel alive But this batch barely whispered, "Hey... we tried." I ordered chicken enchiladas, beans joining the ride, Asked for salsa or hot sauce, hoping flavor would collide. They brought a tiny sampler cup, small but supreme That little shot of fire? Man, that stuff was the dream. Serve that as your house salsa big bowls, not petite Quit hiding the only thing that actually brings heat. Then came the bill cheap enough to shock, Like bargain-bin prices straight outta the clearance stock. So if you're a senior citizen, avoiding spicy thrills, Or you're rolling on a budget and just want full plates and refills, La Hacienda Real hits "cheap," but it misses the taste You'll get fed, sure, but man... it feels like a waste. I wanted to love it truly, with all my heart But those chips didn't crunch, and the salsa had no spark. I've had legendary dips, heroic salsas, chips steaming hot and great This was none of that... just a budget-friendly plate. So is it crappy, or just cheap? I'm honestly torn But next time I'll chase flavor somewhere better reborn.