Nothing more annoying than a review that starts with "I'm from Texas/California and I know Mexican…read morefood" blah blah blah shut your trap. No one cares. But guess what? I'm from LA and also spent most of my life in NYC and I know what good Mexican food tastes like.... And guess what?! Howling Wolf might be the best Mexican food on the east coast. Sure, it's a little pricey ($19 for a burrito?! Really?) but I didn't eat in the restaurant so I can't speak to the level of service or detail that comes with that price. I did take out. I f***g hate take out but we were passing through Salem and it was cold and the gf didn't want to eat out. This is really amazing Mexican food. I got the steak tip burrito. 9.5 out of 10. Gf got quesadilla (with carne asada) and I noticed another diner said it was soggy. I disagree. But JUST order the steak tips. Next level. Absolutely loved it. Salsa - very acidic but delish. They also gave us enough for two meals. Guac, solid. Needed salt - but that's not a crime. Only criticism- no one greeted me when I came in. I worked in the food biz and I believe staff should acknowledge you exist within seconds if they aren't greeting/seating you. I waited for a bit and finally someone figured it out. But ya know what - who cares about that when the burrito is this good - best $19 ever spent. Howling wolf - congrats. You've done the impossible. You made good Mexican food in the North Shore and converted a food snob into a believer. Wolf people, I love you. I will howl at the moon and sing your praises forever. Keep doing gods work.

Seriously good food here!! Everything was delicious especially the carne asada. As a nurse the…read morespecialty drink served in "blood bags" hooked me. Really delicious and sweet-sorta like a strawberry daiquiri. This is a must eat here place if you are in Salem!

They have a late night menu im so excited to have another option the kitchen is open till midnight…read moreand everything is delicious and fresh

Take out service, so no ambience or customer service. Purely food. Damn good. Wow that's easier…read morethan I thought. Steak burrito stuffed to the gills with veggie-cheesey-steaky deliciousness. Some deep fried churros dipped in Nutella was a nice cap to a simple, filling, cheap meal. Have to redo if I walk inside, but I'd choose this over Chipotle or the horsemeat served at Taco Bell.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Or should I say, "Si! Si! Si!"…read more My family and I discovered this place one year ago, and have eagerly been returning to it ever since. When it comes to Grilled Fish Tacos, I am beyond anal with my expecations of what I expect to receive, for most places will serve the dish over cooked and beyond dried out. That is not at all the case at Casa Tequila! After at least 5 to 6 visits in the past year, and ordering the same dish each time, and I can truly confirm that this place is consistant, with their quality ingredients and overall passion for their menu. The service has always been a pleasurable experience and feels very much like everyone who works there is family. We love eating here, especially on their patio in the Summer months and look forward to our next visit as soon as we pay our bill for the meal we just so very much enjoyed.

Came here to try something new in Salem and felt like tacos. Server was friendly. Chips and salsa…read morewere good, and my mom ordered the chicken tortilla soup and enjoyed that. I got the chicken tacos and they were very basic; looked like the shells were Old El Paso with iceberg lettuce and a cheddar and Jack cheese mix. The chicken itself was very salty, and there wasn't much flavor otherwise. Wasn't a bad lunch, but not notable. Cute atmosphere in the building, it's possible we hit them on an off day, but I don't think I'd go again with so many other great food options in town.

We are new in the area and were craving mexican food. Check on google and since reviews were good…read morewe decided to try and google was right!!! Food was tasty and decent portions! We order steak burrito and steak tacos. Everything was well seasoned!

The food was delicious. It was a little bit confusing for a first time customer to order, but once…read moreyou've done it once, it works. The place itself was very cute, but a little bit smaller than I would've expected from the outside. Overall though, I would absolutely eat here again!

Tacos were absolutely delicious! I went with friends on a night that was busy and service was super…read moreslow. They also charge a tip thats included and then asked for additional tip so look at the receipt before you pay! Vibes were great, I will be back.

So I've always liked Barrio. The tacos are unique and flavorful, and the ambiance is really fun…read morewith lots of sugar skulls and graffiti-style artwork. Unfortunately, during my last visit I saw a small mouse run through the dining area. The person I was eating with was visibly uncomfortable (though she chose to continue eating), and for me that was enough to make me not want to return. I wanted to mention this because I've had good experiences here otherwise, but seeing a mouse is hard to overlook.

Fantastic food, incredible service from the bartender and such a fun vibe! We thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit. Tacos are relatively inexpensive on taco Tuesday. The only thing I will say is the social media for this location made it seem like the tacos were a dollar and they were 2.95 - which is still so amazing and cheap! Im not sure if it was a mistake on the food influencers video about it but it will not be stopping us! Already planning our next trip back.

Just had a meal here before seeing a show at The Cabot. It was hopping! Justin, Georgina, Isabella…read more& Izabella were attentive and super pleasant! The queso fundido and chicken empanadas were excellent. The chipotle chicken chimichanga is online item - but they happily made it in house in request. It was as deliciousas it was HUGE! And whatever you do - don't skip the churros!

Had high hopes due to the ratings but I suspect it's just because this is in sleepy Marblehead…read more Stopped by for lunch with a group and we had the ceviche and guacamole to start. The chips and guac were solid, but the ceviche was iffy - it was served dry on a piece of lettuce, most pieces were very chewy and we were worried about getting sick, I'd skip it. I had the fried fish tacos for my main and was disappointed - very little fish, too much batter, and thick and not very flavorful tortillas. I could be spoiled after years of west coast Mexican and a lot of time in Baja and Oaxaca, but nothing hit for me other than the guac. Service was good and the space is large and clean, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

Food was amazing, I didn't think the suburbs in Massachusetts would have such good Mexican food…read more Having lived in Mexico City for three years, also California and the western United States, we were pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken fajitas for lunch, my husband had a burrito bowl, we both said it was really, tasty . Service was very friendly, would definitely return if we're ever in the area again.

Excellent tacos! It gets busy, so don't arrive impatient-…read moreworth the wait Limited seating, easy access Gluten free possible

I'm honestly surprised by all the good reviews, do y'all not have tastebuds?…read more I love tacos. Love is an understatement. This was so off putting I refused to finish a taco out of my 3 taco meal. Played it safe, got the ground beef. The taco was greasy despite having the double tortilla layer which it had soaked through. The taco meat was very bland and there was a funky sweet taste to it, maybe because of the chipotle aioli? No cheese. No hot sauce. Between the texture and the taste, there was no way I was able to get past a couple bites. I thought the chips and salsa would be my saving grace, however there was zero salt on the chips and the salsa was just their pico de gallo. The pico was super watery and tasted like bland tomato water. No salt or flavor in there either. In addition, you can get a pretty good idea about a place's cleanliness based off what you can see going on in the kitchen. The cook was wearing gloves while scrolling on his/a phone and didn't change those gloves to make our food. Additionally, he went to the restroom with the gloves on and while he wasn't wearing by them when he came out, but it wasn't long enough thoroughly wash your hands. The staff were sitting on the stainless steel counters where meal prep is done. Just not a place I feel comfortable eating.

Food was awesome! Fish tacos were excellent, very unique flavor combination! Loved it!read more

I was visiting from out of town, and my family recommended this restaurant. I ordered the torta…read moresteak con queso, a Mexican steak and cheese sandwich. It comes with lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, pickled onions, avocado, jalapeños, and pureed beans. I opted to omit the avocado, jalapeños, and beans. The sandwich was super flavorful and delicious. I usually don't like red onions, but the pickled onions on this sandwich were a tasty touch. Next time, I'll be getting extra onions--it was that good! The food was well-packaged, seasoned perfectly, and served hot. I was initially hesitant because I'm not usually a fan of Mexican food in the U.S., but they did a great job. Ten out of ten, highly recommend!

Service was great, food was delicious and quick, and the place had a whole vibe of its own. We'd…read moredefinitely come back. Only minus was the water had a strange taste to it.

We were really there for Side Door Sally's, which did not disappoint…read more Great service and speed from tje kitchen despite a huge party being there at the same time. The beer selection was solid, good frozen drinks, and the pizza was very good! Overall Great spot- true score 4.5. Wish it was closer to home.