I love Mexican food, especially Cafe Salsa!! The food is delicious, great atmosphere and servers that go above and beyond! My favorite dish there is the Mexican shish-ka-bob; tender steak with green peppers and onions. I love the enchiladas, tacos and quesadillas too. They also have great margaritas and the Sangria is so good! I have been going to Cafe Salsa for many years and will continue to do so!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!! ***** read more

Ambiance was nice, server was on point but the food was mid and the portions are really really small. The food was a tad bit "white washed" as well IMO. read more

Stopped in while doing laundry and researching cocktails. I met Juan who made me the most delicious Mezcal Midori margarita. Also, I spotted a really beautiful piece of work at the bar! read more

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My fiancé and I have never been here before. We were going to go to Pepe's across the street but it looked kind of ragged. So we saw this place and thought, why not? Our waiter was Juan. He was very nice and he said he was making our drinks. Well, other than not having a traditional margarita glass...they were very good. The chips appeared to be homemade and the salsa was very good. They kept up on our chips and salsa (we were very hungry). She had tacos and I had a steak burrito sulzo style. It was ok. Had better but had worse as well. The ambiance was okay. I have been to Fat Rosie's and they kind of ruined it for everyone else in the ambiance department. It is fantastic there. read more

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This place was recommend for good Mexican food. I first ordered a fajita skillet and got served fajitas on a reg plate. Niece steak was spoiled and had food poisoning symptoms. Not comfortable recommending it. read more

My best girl took me here, saying it's her favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. As a lifelong Chicagoan and a Gringo who knows his Mexican food I must say, it did not disappoint. The queso fundido was fabulous and my crab stuffed enchiladas with veggies were amazing. Oh, and the Cadillac Margaritas were perfect. We each had three. ;) 5 Chef's Kisses from us! read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the world!!! Beat Mexico country. Chips salsa addicting unstoppable!!!!

Excellent food,service,and atmosphere. We are regulars here, and never leave disappointed. Daily deals and special menus too, slot machines are a plus also! Smash burger tacos are an all time favorite and very yummy ! read more

Cafe Salsa - Smash burger tacos - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

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I thought La Chilanguita in Lyons was the worst burrito I had, this place superseded that. I paid extra for the "grilled" meat version, a $20 dollar burrito that turned out to be the frozen chicken strips one would find at Walmart. This burrito was halfway filled, and mostly SOUR CREAM per my attached pics. This was my 2nd chance with this joint, I had tried the mahi mahi tacos previously which had scant shreds of fish which I am certain were NOT actually mahi mahi. And a crappy steak and mushroom quesadilla. Previous unhappy reviewers mentioned the owner had run the Pepe's across the street and the quality aligns. Also, for this place being called Cafe SALSA , they occasionally throw in salsa and chips (didn't even get any last time) which are very bland, and they will give you NO hot sauce with your order, wtf. Go to Taco Taco, Cocula, even Chipotle would be better if u need to stay local. No idea how this place stays in business read more

Cafe Salsa - Very clearly frozen chicken strips that you'll pay $20 for maybe 5 in the whole cursed burrito, flooded with sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

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SO LOUD! No one could talk to each other. And the waiter couldn't here what anyone ordered. Two children wanted hard shell tacos which he said they had. They got soft shell tacos. And I ordered a seltzer with lime, a bar drink. They charged me $8 dollars for 2 tiny bottles of sparkling water. It was a $165 disaster that lasted less than an hour. We picked up pizza on the way home. read more

Exceptional food, drinks, and great service by Lysette! Great overall experience:) I had the steak taco dinner. Definitely worth a visit!

Now you're talking!! Great neighborhood Mexican restaurant with great food and libations....and a professional, friendly staff too! As you walk in you're greeted with a smile and the aroma of delicious food. Your drink order is taken and HOT tortilla chips are placed on your table with an array of hot to mild dipping sauces. I love their fish tacos and my husband loves their fabulous dinner choices. It's a happy atmosphere with families and couples on dates (remember those) alike. Just try it and I know you'll go back again and again. Adios! read more

Cafe Salsa - Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

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Our food was good and the service was quick on a Tuesday night. The chips they gave before the meal were hot and tasted fresh! Tuesday nights they have a 2 entree + 1 dessert special for $25 which was an excellent value. Would come back again! read more

Cafe Salsa - Chargrilled Burrito - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

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Cafe salsa used to be a gold mine and now it's very hit and miss. Sadly more often then not the take away is a miss but in house is a hit still. The interior vibe is great and the moods always high. Hard to have a bad time with the service and vibes read more

Cafe Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

Chendo is amazing! We loved the food and everything is so consistent. Great service (so fast) and tasty!

One of my favorite restaurants to go to! The food is delicious and Chendo is always the best waiter. He provides great service and is so kind. I would highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

The tasty taco bar take out for my daughter's birthday was a big hit. The chicken tacos were especially good and it came with so much food - several salsas, cheese, lettuce, beans, chips - the works! We had food for days read more

Cafe Salsa - Taco bar - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

Amazing food and service! Gaby was the best waitress. I hope we have her every time! Highly recommend!

Muy Hermosa La comida. Quality service and classic dishes like tacos, burritos and more are savory and deliciously seasoned. Gourmet service and for birthdays you get to wear a hat and enjoy ice cream. read more

Good service received here yesterday although the quality if food items received were marginal as far as taste and temperature. Not enjoyable eating a cold tamale..Chips and salsa were good as was the margarita. Other food item were just okay. Perhaps we need to try this place again on a future visit when things are back to some sense of normal after COVID 19... read more

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Well I was there Thursday and had chicken with mole. Mole is a Mexican sauce kinda sweet I used to love it from here but this day no way didn't taste good and I wasn't going ask for something so maybe this is a weekend food and that should be mention at the time of ordering read more

My favorite go-to restaurant for consistently delicious Mexican food! They have the absolute best Mole sauce ever -- rich, thick, coating every morsel with its slightly sweet, spicy fantastic darkness! The carne asada was cooked to perfection and was juicy and flavorful. They have many unusual options on their menu atypical of your average Mexican restaurant! Daily drink specials ensure libations are constantly flowing! Highly recommended for quality Mexican cuisine! Love their freshly made in-house salsa! Can taste each and every ingredient Another great dinner at Cafe Salsa! Couldn't wait to come visit them once quarantine limitations started to relax. They have put together a great outdoor patio that's covered or has umbrellas with plenty of social distancing space. Dinner was absolutely delicious! And the drinks were soooo good too! Love the enchiladas mole at Cafe Salsa! They are the best I've had all over Chicago-land! Cafe Salsa is so consistent even in these crazy Covid times! The chips and salsa are excellent, the drinks are always fantastic and delicious, service is attentive but not pushy, food is always top notch. They've spoiled me for anyone else's Mexican fare! read more

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If I could give 10 stars I would. I catered the Taco Bar and also ordered some home made tamales for a family reunion at my home. The food was outstanding. They don't skimp on anything. All of my guests were raving about how good all the food was. The company I used to work at would cater from here all the time, that is how I learned how great the food is. I recommend Cafe Salsa to everyone. I can't wait to enjoy the food again! read more

Best Mexican restaurant in La Grange. From the salsa to the flour tortillas, Cafe Salsa has it down. I have been to visit mexican restaurant for my friend's birthday party a lot. I ordered the ground beef tacos on flour tortillas. I had never tasted such amazing flour tortillas. If you are looking for a great Mexican Food in La Grange, this is the place to go! read more

It was an Uber Eats night, after working a long day. Since this was my first time trying this place, I decide to get something safe. I ordered the chargrilled tacos and burrito. Pros: Fast delivery. Food was warm upon arrival. The burrito and taco dinners were decent fare, served with beans and rice. I opted out on the beans and doubled up on the rice. Cons: The salsa was bland, as if it was missing something. With salsa in the name, I guess I had higher expectations for the salsa. The chips were too hard. Overall: It's an average Mexican restaurant, lacking in flavor but I've had better and worst. Will try again at some point but will likely order just the entree al la carte. read more

Stuffed carne asada was delicious. This place was surprisingly good. And crowded on a Sunday night. read more

Cafe Salsa - Family night - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

Good friendly service. They have a varied menu. Always something fun to eat if you're bored with the same 'ol same 'ol Mexican food. Warm and inviting. I'm partial to the house margaritas. They have a nice tartness to them. read more

Love the restaurant. Carry out is always packed well and correct too. Steak tacos. Beef tostadas great! Good guacamole and queso dip! Service is excellent! You can carry out margaritas too Or have them there!! read more

Marginal at best. Please see the attached photo of what they have the nerve to call a Caesar Salad. The dressing tasted like a very chemical flavored Italian. Thankfully it was ridiculously small. The chicken fajitas was acceptable, but had a lot more green pepper and onion than chicken. The tortillas were mushy and fell apart. The chips were dripping with grease. The refried beans were typical canned crap. Grossly overpriced for the quality. read more

Cafe Salsa - Miserable crap that they call a Caesar Salad. - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

Arguably the best Mexican restaurant experience in LaGrange. I'm open to other suggestions, because I doubt that this place can be beat for the price. Quality hasn't suffered since COVID. All amazing. I love it here. read more

Picture says it all. BUGS. Must be their dirty ice bin or pre salted cups stacked on dirty mats. read more

Cafe Salsa - Bugs margarita on Valentine's days for lunch 2022 - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

Prices were great. The servers seemed to have lots of tables a piece which made it sort of slow. However all staff was super friendly. I came around 5 pm. It seemed once it hit 6 pm on a weeknight the place was packed. I would recommend coming earlier in the night. read more

My fiancé and I love coming here in the summer and eating on their outdoor patio! I usually order the create your own with a veggie quesadilla and beef taco, side of rice and beans. I also love their house chips and salsa as well as sangria. My boyfriend often orders something else and last time we went he got the ahi tuna tacos but was disappointed because it was just cooked tuna tacos and not actually ahi tuna which should be seared, false advertising on the menu. But he enjoys the black beans on the side which are really flavorful and will opt for different tacos next time. read more

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Most recent visit showed improvement in the quality of the food. We sat at a table in the bar, big mistake, it was really loud. Skinny Margarita was good. Service not as attentive as in the dining room. read more

The service was great, it was a little busy in the restaurant. They also have a patio for outdoor dining in the back of the restaurant, they give you free basket of chips and salsa. And a tall water pitcher, I tried the Baja fish tacos those were great, the Spanish rice is decent, 5 out of 10, the black beans had a nice texture, 6 out of 10. The Baja tacos get a 10 out of 10. I would get those again. Our server Myra she was great, but she did forget my side of Chipotle sauce until about halfway done with my tacos, I already finished 1 taco, now the chipotle sauce had a nice heat and added more flavor to the taco. I definitely recommend the chipotle sauce, I tried a little sample of the tamale my dad got on his combination platter, that was a good tamale, 10 out of 10. I do wish the taco dinner came with 1 more taco, somebody was celebrating their birthday there and the music on the speakers stopped to announce a birthday in the house. It was a recording of a marachi band, singing happy birthday in English, I was surprised it wasn't in Spanish. The servers are bilingual they can speak both English and Spanish, I really appreciate the welcoming, friendly atmosphere of the servers, however a busboy or whoever cleared off a dirty table broke glass dishes, and the whole restaurant stopped and stared at the commotion I felt bad for the employee, but mistakes happen. read more

had a Saturday reservation to celebrate 2 birthdays. The restaurant was empty but we had to go looking for our waiter for service and drinks. Told our server we were celebrating birthdays and sadly they did nothing in honor of that which is so weird for a Mexican restaurant. The food was so freaking mediocre totally not worth what they charge for it. Very sad choice that we made and I for one will never go back again. We had seven people in our party and I don't think anyone enjoyed the food. read more

I'm super picky when it comes to Mexican food but I loved this little place. We all got maragritas or sangria for a solid price. They don't have regular queso but they have queso fundido. It was tasty! It came out with 4 little tortillas but there was 5 of us. However, the server (I think also manager??) kept us stacked with chips. He was the sweetest and made our experience so much fun! Our whole table got quesadillas (all 5 of us) and they were so cheesy!! But so yummy. We also needed to use 5 different cards for paying and our server had no problem splitting our tab. I would definitely go again just for the friendly service and quesadillas (and drinks). Everything was reasonably priced. read more

Very good food. Very good service. It reminds me of an old Greek restaurant. Perhaps they can remodel a bit. Parking is tight. Jalapeno margarita is awesome. read more

Ordered the Fajitas Mixed skillet paloma and jalepeno cucumber mixed margarita. I was not impressed with the food or drinks. I expected a little more than typical tourist food. The tortillas stuck together and had to peel them apart which at that point they came apart. I had high expectations but this place seems like they serve cheap food and watered down drinks to save money. Definitely not recommended and not coming back here. read more

Cafe Salsa - Casamigos Paloma and Casamigos Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Countryside, Illinois

Sometimes I have dreams just about the steak tacos. Seriously in my short life I have never come across a better steak taco. Whatever they do to cook it, is a secrete they should protect for life because it hits the spot. The house margarita will have you feeling some type of way let me tell ya! Strong! Only have 1 if you are driving!!! I love them because I can taste the tequila without dying from it and its not too sweet or too sour! I will probably never find a marg that can beat it. Every time I am home I make sure to have my Dad and I catch up here! Every time we do I literally buy a gallon of salsa to take home-yes it's that good! Made fresh and the perfect amount of onion and cilantro and served with warm chips....can't beat it. It has a cozy and traditional Mexican vibe that I really love. I always make sure to say hi to my favorite server- Santos, such a sweet heart! read more