Frida's Mexican Restaurant was such a beautiful experience from start to finish. The decor alone is worth the visit. There's a stunning tree right in the center that gives the whole space this magical, almost storybook feel, surrounded by vibrant Mexican touches that make everything feel warm and intentional. Even the bathroom was lovely and spotless, which always says a lot. The food? Absolutely made for both your taste buds and your camera roll. Every dish came out looking like it was ready for its own photoshoot. Perfect for anyone who loves capturing their meals before diving in. I went for my birthday and they made it extra special with a fun birthday platter and a festive drink. What I really loved was noticing that other tables celebrating got different desserts or drinks. It didn't feel like a one-size-fits-all moment, it felt personalized and thoughtful, which made the experience even more special. And the food itself did not disappoint. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and tasted like it was made with love. You can tell there's authenticity behind every bite. Bonus: there's a super cute photo spot outside with wooden angel wings that's perfect for a fun picture. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

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The food was mediocre We went for lunch and ordered off their lunch menu. Service was meh - All together I would say this restaurant is nothing to write home about. We thought we'd give em a chance. But we'll be returning to our favorite Mexican dining experience LaVida Catrina on Broadway. oh and just to mention - we had a Pepsi a $4.50 Pepsi! Two Pepsi's cost more than the lunch option. read more

Have been here twice (so far). It's close by our house so convenience makes it a desirable location. We shared a plate of fajitas first time we dined here and both had a Cadillac Margarita. We sat at the bar that time which we don't often do (except times where it will shorten the wait time to be seated). The Fajitas and margaritas were good. Unfortunately we had a grumpy customer next to us that left almost all of his dinner without finishing it. I couldn't hear what he complained about but for some reason he never said anything to staff about what was wrong until he got the check. Even though he was clearly upset and even rude, the server was still graceful and still offered to remake or replace his order. We went again a few days ago and I had the fish taco dinner and my wife had the tortilla soup. She commented to me that her soup was delicious. We both also had margaritas. As for my tacos? No bueno! The pieces of fish pieces in the tacos were greasy and gummy. And nope, I didn't complain. I was guilty of not wanting to deal with sending them back. Probably the same as the guy we sat next to at our previous visit. One thing for sure, if I do go back I won't be ordering any fish tacos from them. But I will say... the Margaritas here are good as was the fajitas and tortilla soup. read more

Nice restaurant. The menu is fairly large, with a lot of choices. Service was good, no complaints. The dish I wanted to try was sold out, so I'll have to come back another day and try it. I ordered Shrimp Enchiladas. They were very filling and delicious. My wife ordered Lobster Enchiladas, and thought it was very good. She was not able to finish her dinner and took it home to have for lunch the next day. We'll certainly return. Frida's is one of the better Mexican restaurants in Salem. read more

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Oh my! We had a wonderful treat on Sunday the Decor Excellent The staff Excellent The food. Was a platter full of delicousness. Again. There is a wait because EVERYTHING is made from scratch but when I tell you, it is worth the wait believe me. Be sure and try the steak are the shrimp wrapped in bacon OK I've been there more than once. read more

Overall I would say it is a 3.5 of 5 starts. Ambiance was good, sort of loud maybe because of the close proximity to other tables but it's also a bonus to see other people's food/drinks! Service was okay. After the food was brought to us we weren't really checked on. read more

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We went for a late lunch. The $8 lunch menu has many options. There was only one waiter on staff in our section but he was attentive, friendly, and polite. We will definitely be back to try the other lunch options, I mean where can you get a full meal for $8 plus chips, beans, and salsa! read more

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Wow flavors were amazing and portions very generous! The menu offered such a big variety but every plate we ordered were excellent! Vibe was great on a Friday night; perfect place for a large party! read more

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Really nice atmosphere. Reminds me of the Margarita Factory in PDX. Margaritas were delicious - pineapple/jalapeno and mango. They were very tasty and the best part of the meal. Ordered shrimp and halibut tacos. TBH, they were a bit bland. Not a lot of favor. Service - Interestingly, after we were seated, a staff delivered chips and salsa, asked us a few questions. We weren't ready to order. A 2nd person came over to take our drink order and we ordered food. She stated that she would get our server for the food order. A 3rd server came over to ask if we had ordered. However, the 2nd server inputted our order anyway. We were getting confused as to who was our server. A fourth server delivered our food. They were all wearing mics and headphones. But, the communication is terrible. We needed extra napkins after chips, salsa, and fish tacos. Asked one of the four servers for napkins. She never came back. I went to the restroom to wash my hands. Then it took a little bit for the fourth server to clear our plates and the third came back to collect the bill. They need more consistent service. read more

Overpriced, food was meh, wait times long for even to order ( group of 10). I would try other mexican places down the street

What a great find! The decor is bright & colorful with so many nods to Frida. Our server was terrific & knew just what drink to suggest. She recommended the honeydew margarita, saying "it makes me cry every time." My daughter totally agrees & enjoyed her choice very much. I imbibed in a decent glass of mezcal. For our food, we ordered the shrimp ceviche tostadas & potato nachos. The nachos were okay, but the star of the meal were definitely the tostadas! A taste of Baja in every bite!! Loved coming here & would absolutely do it again! read more

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Came here for my Birthday. Left so disappointed. My chilaquiles so so tart and sour It Upset my stomach. Only was able to eat the eggs and steak pieces on it. Drinks are good. Food not so much. Partner ordered a steal plate but asked if he could only have the skirt steak rice and beans . They told him they could do that for him but he will still have to pay fulllll price! We said find cause we were sooo hungry hence not having pictures of the food. But what was additional to his plate that they still charged for was a shrimp skewer, nopal, and bone marrow . It was outrageous. Its beautiful in there. But the price an how much they help is crazy. Again would only go for DRINKS read more

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Stopped in for lunch on the way out of town, at the recommendation of family who live in the area. Nice, but slow service. Clean and decorated in very cool way. Showy and big, if that makes sense. Chips and salsa were good. And my meal was just ok. I got the lunch chile relleno, that came with rice and beans. Everything was just bland. And the rice was under cooked. Presentation is really what they seem to focus on. A big menu, very big presentations on food and drinks. Lunch menu was reasonable, but the rest of their menu was on the pricey side! read more

One star for atmosphere - it is clear this is their priority, this place is beautiful inside! Very instagram-ready. Dark, cool flowers and murals everywhere, modern tiling and styles throughout... unfortunately it is nightclub LOUD in there. Over 90 decibels according to an app on my iPhone. We asked to sit outside just so we could hear each other, which was gladly accommodated. Outside was quieter but we still had to keep going, "WHAT?!" One star for the food - we split the fajitas for two and the meat was sooo good! Yum! Good guacamole and beans too, and the tortillas were fresh and on point. Also my husband got a mojito and it was super yummy - very fresh! Had to lose 3 stars though: -1 for value/price. No prices on the drink menu - the mojito that was so yummy wqs $15! It was WEAK for being that expensive. -1 for service. We got chips and salsa right away, but then sat about 40 minutes. Our server finally came and was friendly enough, but wow - I was in the verge of leaving before she came. -1 for presentation - they never brought plates! For a dish called "fajitas for 2." I even asked when the meat was dropped off and she promised to bring more then we never saw her again. Wound up eating off the lid to the tortillas. This is super poor. No one ever came to check on us, they never brought more chips. I had to flag down the (super busy and hard working!) busboy and ask for a box and the bill. -1 for parking - tight lot, and very hard to get in and out. Be aware, especially if you have a bigger vehicle. So... the food was great and it was pretty, but I probably won't be back. The service and value just weren't there. La Hacienda remains king! read more

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This was the first time I came here and I took my dad. Our first waitress wasn't very warm, welcoming, friendly and didn't put much effort into really....anything.. not even a hi, hello... just a "you ready" as soon as we got sat. The next waitress was great, she was friendly and checked in on us periodically to make sure we were doing ok or needed anything. I ordered the pollo crema enchiladas and my dad got this massive burrito. Mine was not bad, but the chicken was pretty dry. I asked my dad how his burrito was he said it was okay but there was a lot of rice and beans in it. The flan was really good. I was expecting it to be smaller than what it was, its a big size. The decor is great, it is a very vibey place and different than what you're used to from the other restaurants in Salem which is a nice change. Prices are higher for a lot of the items on the menu. I had high hopes and I guess expectations. But I am giving this a 4/5. If it was out of 10 it would be around a 7.5 read more

Quite possibly the best Mexican restaurant in Salem! Love their value lunch menu - a great option!

Amazing food and drinks as always, the place is always so clean the staff are so friendly and great on bring you what you need . The portions are so filling read more

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Great authentic Mexican food. I love the presentation for many of the dishes. Not going to lie, I mainly ordered the taquitos because I wanted to play with the cart it was served in. The drinks were HUGE that it's enough to share. Decor is like outdoor Mexican patio and there were some servers who didn't know any English, but can kindly direct you to someone who does. read more

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Fridas was an amazing experience. The $8 lunch menu had a great selection and the servings were plentiful. Our waitress was attentive and quick. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting. Overall a great experience. read more

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I went opening week, so it was very busy. Beautiful decor, seating is ample and oriented for standard dining, but you can also glance at the TV if a game is on. We ordered elotes for an appetizer, so delicious! My partner has enchiladas suizas (sorry, no pic). I ordered taquitos and they came in the cutest container. The food was delicious! We both ordered mugs of orchata, my fave. Staff were attentive and kind. We will definitely return. read more

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Food, services and ambiance are all wonderful. Not your average Mexican food... now our new favorite place!

Nice atmosphere and decor. However, the margaritas were delicious, but took a very long time to get to us. I requested more chips and salsa 5 times and never got them for my party of 6. My wife's carne asada tacos had no flavor at all. I was disappointed in the food and service received. I would say if you're going to take along time with a food order, bring on the chips and salsa. Unless of course you have a shortage. read more

Went to Frida's for the first but definitely not last time last night. The decor is amazing, the employees are all so very nice. Then the food, what can I say, so much food and it was all so tasty. I had a wonderful margarita also. Prices are very reasonable and there is a large selection on the menu. read more

Great food and margaritas! Ceviche bowl was huge and delicious. My daughter ordered a combo with a taco and enchilada - standard Mexican restaurant presentation. She said it was very good. Salsa, slaw and beans served with chips was really good! read more

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Second time we've came here. This time was better than the first! Servers were amazing, they were constantly checking in on us and we were attended to very well even with a full house. Food came out within 15-20 minutes. Music non stop, not too loud. Most of the group had the macho burritos, some had the quesabirrias, nachos and asada fries. The macho burritos are pretty big, filled up my teen boys. The large na ch is age enough to feed 2-3 people easily. My teen daughter couldn't finish the asada fries in her own, a big portion. Drinks were horchata, Jamaica and meduri sours. The horchata had a little too much cinnamon for our preference, other than that, everything was superb. read more

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Love this place! Good food, beautifully crafted specialty drinks, friendly & attentive servers, and enchanting decor. Note that this is a somewhat upscale restaurant and your dinner bill will likely reflect that, especially if ordering the very nice specialty drink. If you arrive during the busiest hours, you'll have to be creative in finding a parking place nearby. read more

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Food was good, salsa was to hot. Prices were good. Variety was excellent. Servers were awesome. However I think I prefer my old Mexican restaurant on Lancaster and market St. read more

Gorgeous interior decor and to die for tacos birria! Was fun to meet Oscar, one of the owners. They def have their heart in the place. read more

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Second visit to Frida's, but this time to try the $8 lunch. I enjoyed the chicken enchilada/ground beef tostada and my hubby had a ground beef chimichanga - both meals also came with rice, beans, and chips and salsa of course. Definitely a great value for the money! And the service and atmosphere were top notch as well. read more

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Food was amazing. Our waiter was absolutely amazing he was spot on. That restaurant was alittle loud but it's a big place we still had fun. read more

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Came In on a Saturday evening 6pm--sat on the last table on the right passed the bar. The waitress was horrible probably the worst service I ever had. When the food came she tossed it over and walked away and never came back to check on us once or refill our drinks. After some time she comes back and gives us our check and walks away again. She comes back a few minutes later and asks for the money and counts it in front of us. It was very embarrassing and just made us feel very uncomfortable being there. Won't be returning read more

TLDR - Food is ok, service is pleasant. This will not be the first place I go next time I am in the mood for Mexican. As of February, Frida's is very popular! We arrived at 4:30pm on a Sunday and the parking lot was full. The bank next door is closed so there is parking there. The servers are attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is nice. Different than most Mexican restaurants. Kind of dark and loud but there are many TV's if you like to watch sports. The food is OK. One of us had the fajitas. They were so-so. The grilled peppers were "terrible" but the rest of the dis was not bad. One of us had the fish tacos. They were also so-so. Lots of extra sauces and garnishments but the actual fish wasn't great. One of us had the chicken quesadillas. They were probably the best of the four dishes we had. However, one side of the quesadilla was grilled and crispy but the other side was soggy, making them difficult to pick up. The taquitos were also so-so. Not bad but nothing spectacular. The timing of our food was very off. The fajitas came out first but didn't come with any tortillas until we asked. After about 5 minutes our server took the fajitas back because none of the other food had arrived. After a few minutes 3 of the 4 dishes came to the table but we had to ask about the 4th. I will chalk this up to being a new restaurant and a very busy restaurant. They are still working out the kinks. Only one of us ordered a margarita and it came in a small cocktail glass. It was good though. read more

Food was delicious. Presentation was next tier. Waitstaff worked together and made sure we were well taken care of. read more

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Lunch was good with great prices. Went to dinner and found the prices tripled AND I sent my food back. Reordered the taquitos I enjoyed at lunch and they were different and didn't care for them. read more

Thought we would try Frida's for early dinner . We were seated and sat with no service for 20 minutes. Then a server brought a basket of chips & salsa/beans. No drink order or water . Sat another 20 minutes and decided it was time to leave! A server came to the table to take our order but said we were going to head out & would be happy to pay for basket of chips! Ugh read more

It breaks my heart to see a brand new place not provide some quality food. Though this place is so busy, I have a Mexican family and none of them have had a good experience. Personally, I didn't have that great of an experience either when it comes to the food. I ordered mole chicken enchiladas, the mole was super good! But the enchiladas were extremely dry and due to this issue most of the chicken was getting pulled out with every bite.. basically, the enchilada just fell apart when I started cutting it. My mother in law also had a pretty terrible experience with the food. When I had asked her what she thought about the food she basically said she's planning on never going there again. It was a huge letdown. The servers were pretty quick though and the environment was really nice! Two stars instead of one because at least the mole was still pretty good! read more

Atmosphere was awesome. Really nice addition to Salem! Menu was extensive with a lot of very unique items. Great Margarita and the service was very fast and friendly. Food was very tasty... we ordered fajitas and a Asado burrito which were both excellent. Food presentation was top notch! Fair warning though... parking is limited! We will definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I went there for lunch a month ago and had the best food ever and great service. . Yesterday we went for his birthday and they saw he was on crutches and put us directly outside the kitchen. Took forever to get a server and the kitchen staff kept checking on us and we were very patient.. got our food and it wasn't as good as the 1st time and the server checked on us once. I had to ask the kitchen for our check and then they sent over a woman I had never seen . Probably won't go back again read more

This was our first time visiting Frida's for the $8 lunch. We opted to sit outside and it took awhile to get service. Once we placed our order the food arrived quickly. The food was good. We ordered 3 combinations and one taco salad. Unfortunately we didn't notice that they overcharged for the salad, instead of $8 as it is listed on the menu we were charged $9.75. Check your receipt! read more

Ambiance, great. Service, also great. Food, bad. No flavor. Not sure any seasonings were used to prepare the food. It's ashame because they have a lot going for them. The taco salad had a nice heaping of shredded beef, albeit flavorless, about two tbsp of cheese and diced tomatoes, a small spoonful of sour cream. That was it. A cup of salsa could have done wonders for flavor. A glass of iced tea was almost $5, same for a cup of coffee. Don't expect this place to be in business long if they can't fix this problem. Nobody in my party will be going back. I feel badly for the servers, they'll pay the price for bad food when they the restaurant closes. read more