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

Super super impressed with this restaurant! We came in after looking at yelp reviews and right…read moreaway, were pleasantly surprised by how cute it is inside. I had their house made hibiscus tea (absolutely delicious) and birria tacos, my husband had a quesadilla. Service was super fast, food was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Would absolutely recommend!

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.

Was headed to Chipotle but I found this place en route. I am SO glad that I did! I got a carnitas…read moretaco plate (2 tacos with rice, refried beans and a small salad) for $11. It was delicious!! Tasted very fresh and authentic. I also got a piece of flan that was fantastic! I will definitely be returning here in the future when I am craving tacos

The birria tacos and steak nachos were absolutely delicious. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and…read morecooked perfectly. The steak nachos were loaded and the birria tacos were amazing. I highly recommend trying the red and green hot sauces too. The service was also excellent -- friendly, attentive, and fast. Definitely recommend and will be coming 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.

Shall we taco! After…read morehaving fun and happy adventures we need fuel . Let's taco, taco, and more taco. We are sat at a table and it's time for eating . Mmmmm, tacos ! At this taco joint you get to select your favorites on a piece of paper with a pencil and fill out a card. All the selections are available from a potential list . You have choices of steak, chicken, and even vegan options. You can have anything placed on the side as well. Oh my you have to try the taco selection with the pineapple salsa. Oh let's talk about this salsa "pineapple salsa is a perfect balance of sweet and mild . They even offer tofu and impossible chorizo. The menu is truly simple and delicious . Nice and easy simple eats to make everything great and easy . You can even opt for burgers with a French dip and a smash burger but they all have a Mexican version flair of zest and fun. Let's order and have some taco taco fun . There is drinks it's not tacos without tequila . They even offer cocktails without alcohol. The strawberry matcha mocktail is impossibly delicious. Make sure and have a margarita if it's for you too. I'm on a pineapple kick so try the sassy pineapple. Now it's time to taco ! You understand of course .

Been here a couple of times. The owners are great people and I really appreciate that it is a small…read morebusiness family owned place. They have a lot of dishes from different Latin American cuisines and the ones I have tried have been great! Portions tend to be a little small but the food is great. Very authentic.

Food was ok, very filling. Staff is nice but service was a bit slow. Didn't like the salsa.read more

Food and margaritas absolutely delicious. The waitress was both professional and welcoming, my…read morefavorite combo. Wished i klived closer.

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.

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!

This place is amazing! So many different foods and all are amazing, the pizza is so good, drinks…read moreare fun and the ramen is phenomenal!

Food was great for the several time we were there but there was one bar tender who was incredibly…read morerude every time we went here. She was unrelenting in her aggressive and rude behavior so we stopped coming here. There are so many other places to go and we are pretty reasonable people.