Food is always delicious made to order I must Admit we miss seeing Chef Lupita Hernandez and Chef Juan. I'm so glad Mr.Jay the owner keeps La Salsa Doors open In downtown LA - is the best Mexican restaurant in town you gotta try it breakfast or lunch is always a good treat. I don't know if Mauricio runs the place still but thank you for the hospitality and Service. read more

Frequently incorrect orders and only passable service. Skip it and spend a little more to get authentical Mexican food.

Hadn't heard of this place so I decided to try it out. The staff is super friendly, and pretty quick getting orders out. Having read the menu, I already knew before ordering that the California Burrito here isn't like the california burrito with fries that most places have, but it's not bad. Because of the mask muffling of words, I misheard the cashier and apparently asked for extra meat but I guess that's better than accidentally getting less food so it's fine, and if anything it was my fault for not checking my receipt. They have plenty of other things on the menu that I'm interested in trying so I'll most likely go back. They also do catering if you ever find yourself in need. read more

La Salsa - California Burrito with chips - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very quick and delicious "counter" to grab Mexican food during the day. I first started going to La Salsa at their Studio City location during an internship in the early 2000s and fell in love with the fair prices and good food. I was so sad when it closed and haven't been in years and years until I found this location. For me, it's often easy to "forget" about this location because I can't really order ahead on a food app for convenience -- yes, you have to trudge in and wait like everyone else. But! my "Gourmet" Chicken Burrito was worth the wait and under $10, so by DTLA standards it's a deal! I'm pleased to see that they still include a small side bag of chips. I look forward to coming here more and perhaps trying the breakfast menu. The taste and prices are hard to beat! read more

Great food good service. Food is freshly made for your enjoyment. You can order ahead on line or call in.

Excellent food. Best to call ahead as I would consider it "fast food" but you know it was made fresh! Well worth the 6-10min wait!!!

Felix gives good customer service. He will go out of his way to make customers feel welcomed. This place changed for the better.

Ok ok - I usually get my food from the west LA store. I always get the same thing, the chicken taquitos. Yesterday I ordered and I swear to you I have never had them made so poorly. I've been ordering that for 4 years. I was shocked that they tasted so bad. It tasted old and way over cooked. It also smelled really odd and burnt. Everything was so dry and just not edible. I really love La Salsa. It's why I recommend to eat at the pico & Sepúlveda store. read more

Very average food. Not sure where they get their chicken from - tastes like rubber. Got a fajitas plate today. Rice was clumpy, meat had an unpleasant grayish tint to it, chicken was rubbery, peppers were not fully cooked, and guac did not taste like guac. Chips are usually freshly fried and tasty. read more

La Salsa - Clumpy rice - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Just tried the breakfast burrito with chorizo. I heard it was delicious. Let me start by saying that I love breakfast burritos! So for $5, you get a very decent size burrito filled with egg, cheese, chorizo. I ate about half when I realized the other half was very oily and the bread was getting soggy. I ended up just eating the filling. I think there's too much chorizo that makes it oily, not sure. Flavor was not bad, but the oil threw me off. I did try all the salsas, which were very fresh and clean. Each tasted good in their own way. I might return and maybe split the burrito with less chorizo! read more

La Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If I could give less than 1 star, I would. I feel sick to my stomach right now. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos for lunch. As soon as I opened the taco, it was overfilled with cheese and I noticed the fish was not battered / fried, it was grilled. It also smelled really fishy and when I took a bite the fish did not taste fresh. I went back to the restaurant because I thought I had the wrong order. I thought they accidentally gave me grilled fish and maybe that's what it was supposed to taste like? I was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. Anyway, the person at the register explained that I did get what I ordered - their "Baja" tacos have grilled fish. Then that is NOT a Baja style taco, my La Salsa friends. Please adjust your menu accordingly as that is an affront to Baja Fish Tacos. Regardless, if I did indeed get what I ordered, you need to know if and when your fish has gone bad. I was able to choke down one taco, but as soon as I tried to eat the other taco I began feeling sick. I ate two hours ago and I'm feeling really nauseous. I'm pretty sure I have food poisoning. Here's a tip: If a customer comes in complaining that the fish doesn't taste right, even if it is what they ordered, you should offer them a refund - at the VERY least, and have your staff inspect the fish. Please be careful when you order from this restaurant, their food is not fresh. I will NOT EVER eat here again. read more

This place is always consistent. The food is good and fresh. I have had food catered from here several times. There is nothing unique or that makes this place stand out, but it is always reliable. The best thing here, hands down is the guacamole! read more

Decent little place tucked away in a small downtown strip of similarly convenient better-than-fast-food eateries. Opted for the Taco Salad. Choice of meat adds $2 for grilled chicken or $2.49 for steak. I had the chicken. Pretty good assortment on the salad. Guacamole, sour cream and the Chicken was good.  Big plus is the salsa bar with several varieties plus chopped onions and cilantro available as well. read more

La Salsa - Taco Salad with grilled chicken underneath a mass of pico and salsa from the salsa bar. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got their shrimp tacos and was entirely unimpressed. The shrimp were not seasoned very well. They put way too much sauce all over the tacos (likely to make up for the lack of seasoning), the vegetables weren't that great and the tortilla had a large tear in it. Oh, and the chips on the side were becoming stale before my eyes. read more

After trying nearly everything on the menu, I can safely recommend a few items to my fellow yelpers craving Mexican food for lunch in downtown. Carnitas tacos. I usually opt for the Mexico taco plate with 3 of these bad boys plus rice and beans. The carne and polle are pretty hard and chewy from my many experiences. The fish and shrimp aren't as flavorful. So get the carnitas if your are really enjoy tacos. Chicken enchilada platter - satisfies my enchilada cravings with red sauce covered corn tortilla baked with cheese and chicken. Add on a side of beans, rice, and free chips & salsa for a complete lunch. read more

Another standard lunch place. I have to admit, it us nowhere near the best fast food Mexican I have had, but it serves it's purpose. I go through phases with this place, perhaps they are aligned with the rotation of the moon, I will explore that theory next. I tend to gravitate to the Chili Lime Salad, because I roll big. I order half chicken, half steak. Bet you didn't expect that, huh? The most annoying thing is that they are trained to say "please enjoy the salsa bar" which REALLY bugs me. I have always wondered what would happen the day they forget to remind me to enjoy; turns out nothing... Happened today. Even though I wasn't reminded to enjoy the salsa bar, I remembered to do it for myself.... I know I will eat there again, as I am trapped in a sea of limited lunch options. Please, someone, throw me a life line!!! read more

i go here often. mostly for the breakfast burrito. its really good. price is great under $7. they also have good fish burritos for lunch. the staff here is always nice and my food is always hot and ready fast. good seating inside and a great outside patio for lunch in the sun. if youre downtown, and want a good burrito, this may be the stop for you. read more

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La Salsa = La Fail We had just arrived in LA and were starving! This place was close to the hotel, and looked good (the salsa bar is so enticing.) It was SO bad! The burritos were both tasteless as was the much touted salsa. Big waste of valuable tummy space. read more

There aren't that many of these places left, which is a shame. The steak tacos and burritos are good, but what's great is what I keep going back for: the mango salsa. I usually order a large chips and salsa to take home with me besides my regular order. Wish this location was open later: they close at 3:30/4:30 M-F and are closed weekends! I know its Dtwn LA but still!!! read more

I have eaten at several La Salsas before and the food is OK. Good for what it is but I actually prefer Una Mas and Baja Fresh. However, I felt the need to note that the service here was great. I was in LA for a convention and needed to eat something fast. La Salsa was right across the street and not only did the lines move quickly (right at peak lunchtime) and the food come up super fast - the manager was walking around asking people if they needed any more chips and salsa, drink refills and taking empty trays. Considering this is a fast food-ish restaurant and not a sit-down place, I thought that service and attention was beyond the norm and was appreciated. Thanks! read more

Three words: Happy. Hour. Tacos. I'm only basing this review on their happy hour tacos because I haven't tried many of the other options. BUT! From 3-5pm, you can get their carne asada tacos (usually for like $3) for only $1 with free chips! Ok Ok I know we are in Los Angeles and you can probably find a million taco trucks with $1 tacos. However, their carne asada tacos are actually pretty good. They come with steak, onion, cilantro, and guacamole. Then, you go to their salsa bar.. which has everything. They have like 8 different sauces, pico de gallo, chopped peppers, more onions/cilantro, carrots/jalapenos, and surprisingly good fruit sauce (usually mango or rasberry). Since I've always been in LA, I am spoiled and usually only want the most genuine Mexican food around but for a chain restaurant, this is definitely on the better side. I approve! Take a break from work and get an afternoon snack! read more

The only thing I've ever tried at La Salsa is the Los Cabos shrimp burrito. Its super yummy! Great portion for $6.95. The most recent time I visited La Salsa, I noticed that they took out the mango salsa and replaced it with some pineapple thing. Boooo. Bring back the mango salsa! Although the lunch rush line may be long, it moves pretty quickly. read more

Went here on a quick lunch break, and I was excited for some good Mexican food. The smell was pretty enticing, but sadly the good memories stopped there. I ordered the chicken and avocado enchiladas and was excited for some tastiness! Let down city my friends...the black beans were bland, the cheese tasted like it was melted in a microwave, the chicken was dry and the guacamole was seasoned like tapioca at a retirement home...and to top it off I almost choked on a chicken bone. Upside? Well, my boss pays for my lunch so it was free. read more

Decent Mexican style food served with a smile. You get exactly what you pay for-- cheap and yummy fast food. Very friendly staff! They work so hard to make everyone's orders just right during the crowded lunch hour! Fast service, even when it's crowded. Would have rated three stars, but gave an extra for the awesome staff! Way to go, guys! read more

Flies. Flies. Flies. I've counted 3 so far. It's dirty here and the behind the counter help isn't particularly friendly. The floor is filthy. This place is disgusting. read more

Wow, I would have thought that one could find decent Mexican in LA, even in fast food place. This was just horrible. Horrible. Cold tacos, flavorless salsa, rice that was flavorless. Just horrible. Total waste of money. I would give it 0 stars if it were possible. read more

Not bad. A step down from Chipotle or Qdoba. No complaints really. Maybe if it costs a dollar more, I'd definitely knock the rating down to a 2 or even a 1. This is a fast food type place. Wait in line, order your food, get a number, wait, pick up your food, find a seat. On a nice day, the outdoor seating gets really busy so I'd suggest to take a friend with you and have one of you wait in line, while the other finds and seat and holds it. If you or your friend don't want Mexican, there are other choices here. There's a Johnny Rocket upstairs and a Greek and other places just next to each other. Nice place to go and eat and relax. Parking: None Price: $5-$9 per person Wait: The wait in line is about 10-15 mins during the regular lunch rush read more

There are long lines during lunch but it moves fairly quickly. It's actually GOOD service. Unusual for a fast-food chain. You could also fax in or call in your order and have it ready for pick up by the time you get there. La Salsa is probably my favorite fast food "Mexican." I put that in quotes because I could probably walk a few blocks for "real Mexican" food but since it's across the street from my office, this is pretty good to me. Besides, it's service, a burrito (or taco salad) with a smile. I like the shrimp stuff though their chicken isn't bad. Pricing wise, it's a little expensive but probably cheaper than my usual $9-11 meal at Cafe Prezzo next door. I can also get all the salsa I want from their bar which is constantly refilled and kept clean. They'll even give you larger tubs if you don't want to deal with the dinky bullet sized containers. read more

I LOVE this restaurant! And their service is amazing!! The food is well portioned for their prices and give you the nostalgic feeling of your youth...if you grew up in a Hispanic/Latin/Mexican home..or your vacation spot in Mexico. They start you off with your choice of drinks and serve you an appetizer of their signature "Chipotle retried beans" and chips...Deeelicious! I have not found another restaurant that make the "Green Chilaquiles" as delicious as they cook them here. I will travel to get my Green chilaquiles fix! Have I mentioned the "Bottomless bowl of Menudo"?! Yes. Its bottomless and you can take home the second bowl you're served. The service here is AMAZING & have the Most friendly staff imaginable. It's a very family-friendly oriented establishment to dine for any occasion. read more

Gotta confess, I love this chain. The fish burrito rocks! So does the shrimp chipotle salad... They're generous with both the shrimp and avocado, both of which I LOVE!! I currently go to the La Salsa on Grand Ave downtown. Clean, friendly, and I love all the sauces they have at their fixings bar, particularly the avocado sauce and the one that tastes smoky (the dark one, I forget the name). Good stuff! Definitely edges out Baja Fresh. read more

La Salsa has been on my list of places to check out for a while now. It was recommended and I can simply say that it was okay. I love Mexican food and to me it didn't feel spicy enough. I guess I went in with too much expectations but overall the dishes were reasonably okay. I had their Baja Fish Bowl and the shrimp taco. I don't really have much to say about this, it was simply okay. It can be improved upon and I expected employees to be friendly but they were not. I will not be returning. This place is definitely not for me. read more

The food was good. The service was mediocre. I went for a late lunch, around 3:00PM and there was nobody there. I avoided the lunch rush. So I'm not sure how crowded it gets during the lunch rush. It's good, but nothing to write home about. It's pretty much like every other fast-food Mexican joint. read more

Got the chili lime salad, which has a kick! Love their salsa bar -- it looked clean and fresh. Prices are $7+, but it's a good amount of food for sure. However, you can see the calorie counts on the menu which makes you realize it should probably be broken down into two portions... read more

Solid and reliable Mexican fast food (though not all that fast). I had the Veracruz Burrito. It was huge but pretty healthy with the grilled fish and lots of cabbage. Nice salsa bar. I prefer the more authentic mom and pop places but this did the job. read more

We stopped by for breakfast, since we were staying at a hotel a couple blocks away. We got a burrito stuff with scrambled egg and chorizo. We thought this place was great! Plus, who doesn't like some chips and salsa for breakfast. I know I do! Plus, we enjoyed eating out on the patio. read more

This place used to be one of my favorite places to go, but it seems like every time I go the service gets worse and worse. Food takes long to be prepared, but it is good. Not the best, but good. I enjoy the burrito ranchero very much. However this place loses 2 stars due to the bad service. Seems like they are always short handed, as the tables are often very dirty. The salsa station is very messy and they are mostly out of forks or napkins. The staff is also a bit on the mean side. I didn't feel welcomed at all, almost like I was a burden to them. I mean, I chose to eat at your restaurant over hundreds of others... its quite a shame. Not sure if I will ever be back. read more

This place is ridiculously slow! Waited twenty minutes for a take out order, took a bite and spit out the inedible quesadillas. Horrible horrible horrible read more

Rather bland and not worth the $12.00 for a burrito, chips and guac, and a coke. If the food was at least tasty, I might think the price worth it. But nope. Just plain bland and WAY overpriced! read more

ordered the California Burrito and it was sooo goooood. Maybe because it had chunks of avocado it in unlike other places where they serve gucamole and you are not sure whether it is made from avocado or not. I really like this one sauce in the condiments bar. It was red and creamy. People were really nice too. read more

Good food.. great service! This place is always quick even when it is busy. I like the food too but I'm a total honky so take that into consideration. read more