Mex-Sal

4.5 (15 reviews)

Salvadoran, Mexican, Food Trucks

Closed • 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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Heaven R.

I have been meaning to come try this place and finally got the chance today! It was delish!! I got the burrito and let me tell you, I ate it ALL!!! The ordering was quick and easy. The service was fast. Not much of a wait time. With it being hot I waited in my car and it was brought to me. Which was extra nice because I wouldn't have mines getting it myself. Glad that this isn't far from home. Happy to have another good carne asada spot! Plan to try the Salvadoran food side of the menu next time! :)

Kim L.

I always see this food truck in front of Food City, and finally decided to try it for lunch, I got a huge plate of plate and they didn't skimp on the salsas either for $10.00. Pupusas are masa stuffed, filled in a ball snd then flattened and cooked. I got a cheese and a bean one, there are a lot meat options too! Rice snd beans were fantastic as were the pupusas, they a nice light crunch, came with a good, medium-hot salsa, and a spicy cabbage! They also sell tacos and quesadillas! Seriously good!!

Allison T.

the BEST tacos on this side of town!! incredibly delicious & reasonably priced! my go to is the carne asada tacos & birria quesadilla (and the juice to dip it in is phenomenal!)

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Cool food truck to run into. They didn't have the Birria Pho I wanted, so I got the vaso of birria. The portion was generous and very flavorful. This came with a plate of garnishes and tortillas. The service was fast and friendly. read more

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Nicole C.

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Anytime I am on the west side of Tucson, I try to stop here. The large portion you get for the price is well worth it! It can be made into two meals. I love the broth as well and keep any extra to add to my next Mexican dish. The staff is friendly and down to earth. My only complaint is location... It needs to be closer to my house. They have many other delicious dishes but the quesabiria is my favorite! read more

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Pavel P.

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there's was a food truck in downtown, these people gave me and my girlfriend the worse tacos I've ever consumed in my life, idk if it was late at night but I was drunk, n food is supposed to be better when drunk but anyways 4 small ass tacos for 24 dollars and no guacamole, I'd say don't waste your money trying to get food at this food truck read more

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Heaven R.

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I have been meaning to come try this place and finally got the chance today! It was delish!! I got the burrito and let me tell you, I ate it ALL!!! The ordering was quick and easy. The service was fast. Not much of a wait time. With it being hot I waited in my car and it was brought to me. Which was extra nice because I wouldn't have mines getting it myself. Glad that this isn't far from home. Happy to have another good carne asada spot! Plan to try the Salvadoran food side of the menu next time! :) read more

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Kim L.

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I always see this food truck in front of Food City, and finally decided to try it for lunch, I got a huge plate of plate and they didn't skimp on the salsas either for $10.00. Pupusas are masa stuffed, filled in a ball snd then flattened and cooked. I got a cheese and a bean one, there are a lot meat options too! Rice snd beans were fantastic as were the pupusas, they a nice light crunch, came with a good, medium-hot salsa, and a spicy cabbage! They also sell tacos and quesadillas! Seriously good!! read more

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Christy H.

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This is such a good find. I had the carne asada tacos and the pupusas with birria. I love the flavor and uniqueness of everything I tried. The tacos are packed with meat, cabbage, and salsa. Some of the best tacos in town. The pupisas were fluffy and very fresh. Wow! What a treat. Homemade Salvadorian style. This place is great I can't wait to come back and try other items. read more

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Super delicious! Great flavor, some of the food I havnt heard of before, and there is some kinda sour tasting salsa? Not sure what it is but I loved it! read more

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Carlos D.

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I tied this place this weekend it was very good experience. The food is very good. I hade the three taco plate Birria tacos. The yuca con chicharon was delicious. The Agua Fresca was realy weird but surprisingly good and very refreshing . I would definitely recommend you try it even though it's called ensalada ( salad) . read more

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Carlos the owner is really friendly and they make amazing pupusas! Tried a few and they were all great. I've been to El Salvador and these were very authentic and yummy. Definitely would go back. read more

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Allison T.

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the BEST tacos on this side of town!! incredibly delicious & reasonably priced! my go to is the carne asada tacos & birria quesadilla (and the juice to dip it in is phenomenal!) read more

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I love the Sonoran Hotdogs here. I get two every Wednesday Toasted just right the toppings are great. read more

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I ordered pupusas with queso, frijoles and chicharones and Sonoran hot dogs. Both were delicious. The pupusas came with a pickled cabbage slaw and red and green sauces. Will definitely go back:) read more

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They are new to the food truck business so they take a little while but the food is over all great and reasonably priced read more

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Nina F.

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Delicious. Stopped here looking for Sonoran hotdogs. Found that plus pupusas. I cannot explain how good everything was. Took about 10 min for food. Service was kind, gracious and lovely. Both daughters said they loved their food. Quesadilla, tacos and pupusa. My husband and I had the hotdog and several different pupusas. Yum. read more

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Luis S.

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Wife ordered us a nice same.of what they have to offer an it was amazing. The quesa-birria, the tacos, the rice and beans...I was more than pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend this spot read more

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1229 W St Mary's Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
Menlo Park
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(520) 510-5132
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What time does Mex-Sal open?

Mex-Sal opens at 6:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

What time does Mex-Sal close?

Mex-Sal is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Mex-Sal closes at 3:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun ClosedFri-Sat 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Does Mex-Sal take credit cards?

Yes, Mex-Sal takes credit cards.

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Does Mex-Sal have catering options?

Yes, Mex-Sal does have catering options.

Does Mex-Sal serve alcohol?

No, Mex-Sal does not serve alcohol.

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Does Mex-Sal have TVs?

No, Mex-Sal does not have TVs.

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Does Mex-Sal have bike parking?

Yes, Mex-Sal has bike parking.

Does Mex-Sal have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mex-Sal has outdoor seating options.

Does Mex-Sal have parking?

Yes, Mex-Sal has parking options.

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Is Mex-Sal wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mex-Sal is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mex-Sal have free WiFi?

No, Mex-Sal does not have free WiFi.

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“I ordered pupusas with queso, frijoles and chicharones and Sonoran hot dogs.”

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I had dinner here yesterday with two friends. We shared a Ropa Vieja entree with rice and beans and…read morea Fiesta Plate for two, which included a tamale, two pastelitos, two pupusas and plantains. We also split two desserts, flan and Salvadoran quesadilla (a type of cheesecake, not to be confused with Mexican quesadilla). Everything was good, especially the sweet plantains. The food is mostly not spicy. The restaurant is in a small strip-mall space. Service was good and friendly. We ate early and it was not crowded.

The Revuelta, birria and beans and cheese papusas are that savory home cooking comfort food you…read morecrave. Moving to a new smaller city I wasn't sure what to expect. Selena's delivered!! The tostones are light and fried just right. Not oily. The beef pastelitos are so good I had to share. The curtido is fresh and the perfect flavor balance with the Mexican oregano coming in at the end. Absolutely delicious meal.

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If you want to find a hidden gem for some awesome Mexican food while in Maricopa AZ, you have to…read morecheck this place out. It is a traditional Mexican bodega and meat market better known as a carniceria. Everyone there is so friendly and they have all of your hard to find Mexican brand goods. The best thing is that they have a full kitchen that serves everything from tacos, burritos, nachos and even menudo on certain days. Fresh hand made tortillas that you can purchase and take home to cook when needed as well. My go to there is the mixta burrito which is a mix of pastor (pork) and carne asada. The burrito is huge and also has beans and rice inside combined with cilantro and onions. Their fresh homemade salsas are to die for! Grab an ice cold refresco from the fridge to wash it down (soda pop for all the gringos).

If this meal was just bad, I wouldn't bother writing a review, but it was extraordinarily awful. I…read moredon't think we got everything we ordered because it was all mushed around. But that's okay because I wouldn't want us to even think about eating more of it than we did. These people clearly don't know the meaning of the word "crisp." And I don't know how you cook meat to kill it that completely. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss $30 bucks goodbye. Just wrote this in hopes that someone else will read it and be spared that experience.

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Prep & Pastry has a funky, grungy, offbeat charm that feels perfectly at home in Tucson. This is…read moreone of their two Tucson locations--the Campbell Avenue spot, with the other on Grant Road. It's a very casual place staffed by kind and welcoming students, and the food is genuinely good. The Smoked Salmon Beni stood out in the reviews, and it did not disappoint when I finally got to try it. I'll be attaching a photo, but it tasted every bit as good as it looked. I also noticed the shaved steak sandwich on the menu and in several Yelp photos, so I'll definitely have to come back and try that next. I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and overall character of the place.

These Pastries Should Probably Be Illegal…read more Prep & Pastry has been serving Tucson since 2014, and after eating here, I completely understand why they've built such a loyal following. This review is only about the pastries because the rest of their menu deserves an entirely separate review. The first thing I noticed was how incredibly light and airy everything was. Every bite felt fresh, fluffy, and perfectly balanced. The frosting wasn't overly sweet, and nothing tasted heavy or overwhelming. As I've gotten older, I've become much more conscious about what I eat. Surprisingly, these pastries never leave me with that "I shouldn't have done that" feeling. They're indulgent without being excessive. Now let's address the real issue... I always buy two. Not because I'm planning ahead. Because I know exactly what's going to happen if I don't. I'll eat one in the parking lot, sit there for a minute pretending I'm satisfied, then make what is almost certainly an illegal U-turn and head back inside for another. At this point, I believe the owners should stand trial in a savory Food Court of Law. Dun... Dun... "In the Criminal Food Justice System, pastry-based crimes are considered especially delicious. In Tucson, the dedicated foodies who investigate these sugary felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Pastry Unit. These are their stories." Prep & Pastry is guilty of making "I'll just have one" the biggest lie you'll tell yourself all week. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, brunch, or simply because life is better with a great pastry, this place delivers. WIT Inspection Score: -- Truly Among the Best.

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It was extremely over hyped from social media. Excited to try for drinks on a hot day…read more Ordered the matcha banana crème. It was delicious and you can definitely taste banana especially in the cold foam. Matcha was nice and strong and bitter which I love. They have gelato but obvious not popular as in another window with no labels on any of the flavors nor was there a menu for it. My issue is the inside. Yes it's beautiful amazing decor and table setting. It's located near U of A so many students were at the table. No place to sit for actual customers. Students camped out with laptops so all tables were taken. At one point while we are there someone from a different tea place came in took a table with outside drinks and didn't even order anything. Just used it for the WiFi for their laptop. Disappointing they don't regulate for actual customers. Sour taste for sure of this experience.

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This is a smooth cup of coffee, from a surprising location. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and…read morecould not have been more happy with the finished product. At Crema, they use one big ice cube that resembles one found in a whiskey on the rocks. A large part of me thinks that the finished product can be attributed to the fact that virtually nothing is watered down. The barista was incredibly kind and inviting from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Because of this, I can get past the sparse seating options that made it feel a little hollow. There weren't a ton of people seated, but it seemed like a good, quiet place to work. More people need to know about this tucked away little place.

Went to give it another try before my surgery and won't be back. I absolutely love supporting small…read morelocal businesses but this one I won't be back. I remember they had this whole thing where they didn't abide by Covid restrictions (thought maybe they changed). I got a simple iced coffee and it wasn't good at all. I saw two familiar faces that I recognized I went to church with when I would go. They weren't the nicest people at all to me (I was in highschool) so I remember leaving partly because of them. I meant to post this in February.

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Very cute coffee shop in a prime location right next to La Rosa. When I first walked in, it wasn't…read moreclear where the line started, so I just stood behind another customer who was ordering. Unfortunately, the service felt a bit cold, no one acknowledged me, and the staff didn't seem very welcoming or engaged. I ordered an iced matcha latte, which came unsweetened. No one mentioned that ahead of time or pointed out where the sweeteners were, so I had to look around for them myself. The matcha had a nice flavor, but the texture was a bit grainy, suggesting it might not be the highest quality. Also, the bathrooms are located all the way in the back, and there isn't enough signage to guide you there easily. Overall, it has a lot of charm and a great location, but the customer experience could definitely be improved.

Food: we ordered the chocolate chip muffin and it was so good. It was more of a cross of between…read moreand and scone. Perfect consistency and amount of chocolate chunks Drinks: I got the strawberry shortcake latte and it was delicious and not too sweet which was perfect bc I don't like the sweet artificial tasting lattes. Their soft top was also vegan which is so rare to find Service: the woman that helped us was kind and informative of the products Ambiance: very cute with a lot of seating but I will say it wasn't a cozy coffeeshop, the seats were metal so couldn't see myself hanging out for awhile Parking: designated parking in front of the shop Misc: they make their own syrups!

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I love it here. The food is so good. My favorites are their breakfast sandwich and their specialty…read morepizzas. They also have delicious pastries. Oh, and my favorite drink is the turmeric ginger infusion. Yes I know it's probably just something I could buy and make myself, but the point is that I don't have to do that -- I can just go to Time Market and have them do it for me! It is very small so keep that in mind. Their outside area is great. If there's an event at the University you might not be able to get a seat, so just have a plan b for that. I also love the grocery area. They have some items here that you can't find anywhere else in town, such as specialty chocolates and certain brands and flavors of ice cream. They also have some basics like produce and meat. It's worth a visit and you can walk to it from both the 4th avenue area as well as the main gate area.

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The good was so good and great portion sizes amazing service and the price is just right.I will definitely be returning to eat there again

Jahmiyes W.

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Best fudging tacos I've ever had! And everyone is so nice, anytime I'm downtown on a Saturday I make sure to get ate least 4.

Aida H.

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This place is great! Food is delicious and prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend!

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6 years ago

I love this place highly recommend! Made fresh! Prices are reasonable! :)

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