El Salto Mexican Restaurant - Prices Up, Quality Didn't Follow El Salto used to be the spot. Packed house, sizzling fajitas, margaritas everywhere -- it had that lively, go-to Mexican restaurant energy. Now it looks like a lot of money went into renovations... and those costs landed on the menu. The problem is, the food quality didn't rise with the prices. It cost about $40 for my daughter and me to eat. She had a single taco with very little cheese and a big serving of rice and beans. My three-item combo was around $14-15, which sounds reasonable until you realize most of it is melted cheese, tortillas, and a low-grade beef mix. The crumbly cheese was hard to find, but queso was layered through everything. Then they charge $6 for a small side of queso, which feels wild considering how cheese-heavy the plates already are. Drinks were about $4, which is normal. Service was fine. But when the total creeps toward $40 for mostly cheese and filler, it's hard to justify. This place used to be known for great fajitas and a fun atmosphere. Now it feels like you're paying updated prices for the same old ingredients. Renovated space, not renovated flavor. read more

I'll start by saying--I'm not really a Mexican food fan--but I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday (they love coming here every year), and I can see why it's a local favorite! We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated, which was great for a weekend evening. Once seated, we perused the menu and our server was attentive but not overbearing. I ordered the 3 hard shell steak tacos supreme, and while they were pretty average, I'll admit they were definitely a step above Taco Bell . My friend went with the #6 Dinner Combo (enchilada, taco, rice & beans) plus an extra beef taco--and they were very happy with their meal. The real highlight, though, was the birthday celebration--complete with a sombrero and lots of laughs. You can tell the staff really enjoys making guests feel special. Overall, El Salto has friendly service, solid prices, and a festive atmosphere that makes it perfect for group celebrations. I'll be back next year for the annual birthday dinner... and this time, I've got my eye on the fried ice cream! Pro tip: Come with friends--it's way more fun when you're celebrating something! read more

El Salto - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

Wow! I'm super impressed with El Salto. I've heard a lot of good buzz and finally got to check it out. We came with a big group and the staff were friendly, prompt, and accommodating. The chips and salsa we delish. We shared a pitcher of margaritas and they were fantastic. I ordered an ala cart shrimp quesadilla and El Salto Burrito. The quesadilla was a surprise, really enjoyed the cheese and it was packed with shrimp. The burrio was cheesy and flavorful. I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back! read more

El Salto - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

I have never heard of this restaurant before but I'm glad I went! Everything was super delicious, and flavorful. I love places that offer ground beef tacos so they definitely have my vote lol. Drinks, service and food were all good 8/10 if you're in the area stop in for a drink or quesadilla. WHO doesn't love good Mexican right read more

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Ordered from their many selections menu combos platter being vegetarian choices were limited . But they replaced beef with beans enchilada with one Chili Rellano pepper with cheese and sides of beans and rice for 11.95 also serve liquor beer wine. Service was fast and waitress was polite and asked if I need anything more etc Ambiance was comfortable seating with bar seats available read more

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I didn't know there is an el salto restaurant in this area, I used to go to the Towson area. The fajitas are always as good as it is. I chose the Hawaii fajitas, it was good but I couldn't taste any pineapples in it. The food came with the empty pineapples but none inside. read more

El Salto - Fajitas Hawaiian - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

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El Santo was a very casual Mexican restaurant. I won't dabble too much on the service since I came here with a larger group, but the service was good. It was nice of them to let my group and I (and another table) stay well 15 minutes after closing. The food was okay. I wish the street corn had more flavor to it. It was a bit bland in my opinion, so I was a little disappointed. The quesadilla was pretty good, it was definitely my favorite part. I had a glass of sangria from one of the people in my group, and that was good as well. I feel like this would be a good spot for something really, really, casual. It was just an average Mexican spot. read more

El Salto - Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

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This restaurant has been here for many, many years and there is a reason for that. It serves good and affordable food. I got a small combination plate with a taco and enchilada and it was delicious read more

El Salto - Combination small - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

Just started working around the area a month ago, so My mom took me to lunch. We enjoyed the fajitas from the lunch menu... OMG!!! It was soooo good. The waitress was great, at one point we saw the manager handing out entrees. It's clean, nice, affordable, AND THE FOOD IS EVERYTHING!!!! Since I work so close I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu read more

The food is excellent. The salsa not so much. It tastes like a can of puréed tomatoes. There is nothing else detectable in it. The prices have really went through the roof in the last few years. One meal is the price of what we used pay for two. Just too expensive for such cheap ingredients. Used to go weekly and now we rarely go anymore due to cost. read more

Love this place.Love the staff and the food all very good. Been going Here for many years.

The service was great, the restaurant ambience was nice, but the food was terrible. Everything but the queso was terrible. All the sauces tasted like they were poured right out of a can. Everything was out of a box/ can. read more

As always the food was perfect. Service was on point, every few our waitress or the manager came to check on us.

I love this place. The menu has so many options and everything I've had is delicious. I'm allergic to avocado and I've never had a problem removing it from a dish. I found this place pretty quickly after moving into the area and when my partner and I want a simple night out for dinner El Salto is our go-to. The staff is always really friendly and everything comes out so quickly. The restaurant is casual and we even came in costume when we went on Halloween. I've always had a good time and when the weather is warmer I love the outdoor seating. read more

Great service. Good food but you have to ask for spice. Will be back and eat there. Got take out

Finally found a Mexican restaurant in Baltimore with queso blanco sauce and fajita nachos the way they do it down south. Loved the frozen margaritas. It's always best when they're from the margarita machine vs being blended behind the bar. The food was okay but a little bland. However portion size was on point. The fajita quesadilla is HUGE and filling. read more

The location has plenty of parking within a shopping center. The restaurant is clean and seating indoors and outdoors. Customer service was excellent. The food portions a great and my nachos had fresh ingredients. My only down side was the queso drizzle. It was a little too watery for my like. It will remain as a lunch option. read more

A true taste of Mexican cuisine. Honestly, I remember my margarita more than anything. We had 3 large margaritas going at the table and the original was the best. The strawberry was flavorful without being over sweet and the mango was the perfect hit of tang and sweet. Drinks aside! Choices! I love that you can substitute beans instead on the rice. Rice and I don't get along gastrically, so black beans were a great option. I played with the combination plates to the point that I almost covered my eyes and pointed. The salsa didn't taste like it came from a jar, which is incredibly important. Our server didn't hover, but we never went without. Being seated and paying were both seamless processes. I can't wait to go back, grab a menu, and point read more

El Salto - Patron margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

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A relatively good Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn, Maryland, not super far from Washington, D.C.. I had business up here and stopped in for a meal. The food was good, not great, but good. I would definitely recommend a visit here and a nice meal. read more

This is the best place to go for any occasion. The food is always great, and the new outside dining area is amazing, and the updated bar area and all the updates they have made to the interior & exterior are amazing! read more

When we see its parking lot is full on a Wednesday night, we know we made a good choice. It's full inside when we got there at around 6:45pm. It's authentic Mexican as it promises. Every plate has a good amount of food and it is tasty. I was surprised to see the price - for a big plate of enchilada, taco, and chalupa is under $9 on the dinner menu. Chips are warm with good sausa. Service is also quick. Will go back if we are in the neighborhood again. read more

El Salto - Enchilada, taco and beans/rice for less than $9. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

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Went here a few weeks back. Was very good - just as good as my local one in Parkville. Food was excellent! Had fajitas cooked in a pineapple and that was amazing. The price was high but I had enough for TWO MORE lunches the next two days, so whatever. Service? The server forgot to give us utensils at first, but other than that it was great. Restaurant parking lot is the only drawback...faded lines, faded handicapped paint that is almost impossible to see when the sun is glaring at you from the right angle. But I'd go again for sure. read more

El Salto - Fajitas in a pineapple! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

So I just moved into this area, and this place was great. Totally eclipsed every other Mexican restaurant I've ever had. I'm so glad this was one of the first places I popped into. My girlfriend and I have been jumping through the menu, trying to taste as many things as possible. The chips keep coming, and the servers pay great attention all throughout. Plus, even when it's packed, it doesn't feel like you're right on top of everyone like in some places. Great food, great service, and great environment! read more

My husband and I come here when we are in the mood for some quick Mexican food. The staff are always friendly, and once you are seated, they bring you warm tortilla chips and a bottle of salsa. Their cheese dip is a-mazing! Entree sizes are very generous and most often, we do not finish our meals. They have a wide variety of options and you can build your own or pick from their set options. FYI - they have lots of parking available in the plaza. read more

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Fantastic family restaurant! My whole family loves eating there. Great food, wonderful staff, an all around great restaurant

Just as good if not better than the Baltimore County location I usually hit up in Parkville. Sitting in a meeting I had a sudden urge for churros. I remembered that there was an El Salto on Ritchie Hwy. Turns out it was right around the corner . . . I ordered take out. I usually stick with one of the numbered combos. This time it was enchiladas, rice and beans; simple and delicious. The staff was super friendly; the food came out fast and stayed hot on my roughly 30-minute drive home. Dinner, dessert, and lunch for the next day for $20; can't beat it. Craving satisfied! read more

Amazing food and it was very quick and I got a ton of food with the 2 person meal. Highly recommend

Very authentic Mexican cuisine and amazing prices, I love the menu and how I'm able to modify just about anything also the vegetarian menu is full of selections as well. Location matches the aesthetic in my opinion. I'll be back to try other meals soon also everyone if very friendly and fully of energy. read more

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We've been going here for over 20years and the food has always been great. Every other place we go to we compare it to The Salt as we call it and it just doesn't stack up. read more

Lots of good reviews for this place, so I definitely had to give it a try. I've become picky when it comes to handing out 4 or 5 stars for Mexican food because I've had some really amazing Mexican. We ordered the Nachos Supremos and it was good. We cleaned the plate. But I can't say that it was amazing or memorable. Along with that, I went for the Sangrita on the rocks, and it was pretty good. Not overly sweet (probably because of the sangria part). I'd order it again. For my main meal, I ordered the Chori Pollo, which is grilled chicken breast with chorizo, onions, cheese, refried beans, rice, and choice of flour or corn tortillas. Another good dish, but can't say it was amazing. If I come back here, I'd like to try out some tacos. You'll most likely enjoy your meal if you come here, so by all means, please do! I just felt it was missing some fire-grilled flavor, some traditional flavor, things like that. read more

El Salto - Sangrita, on the rocks, with salt. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

Food was excellent. Service was great. Not crowded so food came in under 7 minutes. Only complaint was the seating. Pretty uncomfortable!

My family has been coming hear for well over 20 years now. Theres alot of "Mexican food" places around, and alot of them in the AA county area are darned good. But this place is the standard that I hold all others to and compare to. Seriously, I am like "almost as good as El Salto" or " It aint no El Salto." Lol. Now that I moved out of tthe area, I tell you theres nothing remotley comparable that I have yet found in my new area. So every chance that I am back in the area I head over to El Salto again. What I like is the Steak Fajita nachos. This is a sinfully good creation. Everything I like from the fajitas on-top of nachos. Good amount of steak, onions, grean & red peppers and white melted cheese. I ask them to hold the tomato's. O man, what a treat! My family seems to get a-little of everything from the menu. If you just want a lighter lunch I think you can get 3 tacos for about $5. I dont believe you can go wrong at this place. Obviously, I highly recommend. read more

El Salto - Steak fajitas, no tomato - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

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Authentic Mexican and cheap!! The menu covers all the Mexican bases from Margaritas to traditional Mexican dishes. The combination dinners are the way to go with a ton of food for under $10. The service is great but watch out for the hot plates!!! They are burn your fingers hot. Otherwise pretty much everything is good, especially the Chili's Rellenos and the tacos. The tacos are savory finely ground beef with fresh shredded lettuce and Mexican cheese. Ask about the Texas margarita with a side shot of mezcal. read more

El Salto - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, Maryland

Absolutely my favorite restaurant. I would eat it every day of every week if I could. I love the family atmosphere, and the servers are so nice here. They really try their best to make you feel welcome. Their tacos and rice are the best I've ever had, and I love their fried ice cream and churros. Overall, just an amazing restaurant for high-quality, medium price Mexican food. I drive all the way up from North Bethesda to get here. read more

This place is amazing from the great customer service to the amazing food! I got the pineapple fajitas and they were the best I have ever had!!! And don't for get the amazing music the have and they will start having live bands on the week. read more

QuesaBirria Tacos with a side of Street Corn. Thank me later. You won't find a better Birria taco this side of Maryland. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. read more

The food is my favorite for Mexican food and the menu huge. I love the Chimichangas, but am not a fan of the beef. Overall, 5 star food that'll spike your blood pressure and 3 star service. Drinks won't be filled timely and neglect at tables happen on more trips than I would like. read more

Love this place for authentic Mexican cuisine! I drive from the city just to get it! Love the fajitas !

Been coming about 20 years and have NEVER been disappointed. Over the years there aren't many items I haven't tried but always go back to my favorites. The tacos carne asada are my favorite but all are tasty. The margaritas are the best! I find this restaurant is homey and delicious read more

I ate here on a while while staying in town for the weekend. Their food is really good. I had El Cuazelon, and some cheese dip. The cheese dip was pretty standard. The dinner was chicken, steak, shrimp, and chorizo with rice, beans, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, and tortilla. The meats were delicious and the rice and beans were flavorful. When I first came in they or my name on the list and the wait was very short despite being fairly busy. My waitress was kind, considering I was alone, and incredibly patient while waiting for me to make up my mind. She kept checking in and was attentive when I needed the check and a box. Salsa was on point! read more