I pass this food truck every time I make a run to the Post Office and have wanted to check it out…read morefor a while now. If you're in Salem, you may have seen construction projects across the city. The entrance to this business' parking lot was obstructed by cones, which I can only imagine impacted their business. Always one for the 'underdog', I made a point to show my support and bypassing the cones; entering from 25th St. vs State Street. Anything to support a small family run business. I had a small window of time to get home, and thankfully, after placing a To Go order, they had it packaged and ready in a flash! They also have a couple of shaded picnic tables if you'd like to dine on site. They have a generous menu priced reasonably. My Al pastor tacos were delicious and hit the spot, after working through my lunch break. I'll definitely make a point to stop again!

My favorite spot to eat in Salem! I've been going there for 7 years and I've NEVER had a complaint…read moreabout anything I got there! The hospitality is real and they make you feel like family!

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!

Wasn't impressed with the seafood stew or tortillas. Hoping to be pleasantly surprised with the…read morenext visit. Perhaps the carne asada and beans will be better.

One random morning it was all about finding goodness before the park and I must say they were doing…read moreit right here in just that way! So of the many delicious options I went with the machaca burrito and hands down this is one of the best ones I've ever had as the burrito was served to me super hot like soo hot I couldn't even eat it for a minute which is something I love to see from the start, and let me say that flavor of the meat with the eggs, jalapeno, and tomato's was spot on like just soo good to the point it took me back in the Rolodex of memories to my favorite place to get these burrito's and that never happens! If they weren't enough they had an awesome salsa bar with some delicious salsas all of which were good like really good and just added soo much to an already delicious machaca burrito! Also at the salsa bar they had a pot with whole grilled jalapeños and onions inside and I must say this is always a nice touch when restaurants do this as it adds soo much more to whatever your enjoying! The lady working was nice the place was chill and clean and they had a drive thru and a claw machine it doesn't get any better than this! Overall I wish I lived closer to here as I would seriously go here all the time as my burrito was that good, with that said who knows if I'll get back here again but let's just say it's definitely not out of the question should I get to.

A Tacos Trip!…read more The Carnitas Tacos Let me taco 'bout the carnitas tacos--these bad boys are the real fiesta in a fresh corn tortilla! As a globe-trotting, México-born taco connoisseur, I can confirm the deliciousness of these carnitas, each bite had us saying, "¡Ay, mamacita!" They're tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor--so much so that you might start dancing around the super nice salsa bar in the restaurant with your taco plate in hand. If these tacos were any more loaded, they'd need their own passport stamps! The Environment Axel's Taco Shop is a vibrant, quirky corner of México right here in Salem, OR. The walls are adorned with colorful murals and beyond that, the staff makes it even better--think "Taco 'bout a party!"--that make the atmosphere as festive as a street carnival. Whether you're on a quick lunch run or planning a full-on taco marathon that includes buñuelos, the ambience here is as refreshing as a chilled cerveza Corona on a sunny August afternoon. Amazing Service! Now, let's address the real twist in this tale: our dear Axel--the brilliant college student who, by a hilarious twist of fate, shares his name with this taquería. Axel doesn't work here, doesn't own the place, it's just destiny that brought us together. The staff served up friendly, attentive service that made our visit as memorable as Axel's quirky college antics. Thanks to his accidental nudge, our culinary journey turned into a full-blown fiesta! In short, if you're roaming Salem or on your way to-from Corvallis and Portland, with a hankering for killer carnitas tacos and a side of laughter, Axel's Taco Shop is your destination. Grab a taco, toast with some horchata or jamaica drinks, and enjoy the ride--while giving a nod to our namesake hero, Axel, for the unforgettable referral!

Our old favorite tamales place was pretty hit and miss hours so we tried this place that is more…read morereliably open. And yes indeed it's a good choice if you want a good tamale.

This is actually a one star review, but marking it as 5 stars to help this place make up for all…read moretheir advertising money yelp is flushing down the toilet (or stealing, as yelp does). Shows up as an ad in literally every search within ten miles for me, says it's open, and when I show up, it's closed. I didn't even find it through the ads, just searched mexican food. Pictures look nice. No food for me.

One of my favorite tacos places in Salem. Anytime I visit I always make a stop here for a burrito…read moreor tacos. I love their menudo as well. I ordered a burrito and tacos dorados. The homemade salsa was absolutely delicious. There is minimal parking and no outdoors seating. Not great for groups more than 4. The service is quick and efficient. We waited less than 15 minutes after placing our order. Go check it out!

Boyfriend and I went on a date here. There were sweet people, delicious food, and the price wasn't…read morebad at all. 11/10!

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.

This is my favorite spot in Salem for food. Great quality, great price, fantastic quantity and…read moreservice. The turn around time is solid, and there's shaded seating, if you feel like staying on-site.

Was craving tripe taco and I haven't tried one from here yet. So I got one tripe extra crispy and…read moreone cabeza. Before you say gross you don't know what good food is. These tacos were both so good. The cabeza was juicy, fatty and so flavorful. And the tripe was crispy yet tender and so good. I also got a variety of salsas they have to choose from and some pickled onions. Please, next time you come here or if it's your first time try these two tacos.