This was our first visit to Mr. Salsa. I'll start with the pros:
* The restaurant is clean and bright. Its high ceilings give it a roomy feel.
* We were greeted right away and even though it was a busy Sunday afternoon, we were seated in a comfortable booth (2 people in our party).
* Our server was attentive
* The Texas margarita was pretty good
The cons:
* We waited about 35 minutes for our entrees to arrive after ordering them. By then, we had eaten chips & guacamole so we ended up taking most of our food home.
* The salsa they brought for the table had absolutely zero heat, although we were told it was hot. It was bland, and needed flavor and heat.
* My entree (Loco Taco salad with shredded chicken and pinto beans) was also very bland. The seasoning on the chicken didn't taste like any Mexican seasoning I've ever had before. I had to add pinto beans to it (for an extra dollar), when normally beans are the base of this dish. It lacked rice or pico de gallo (which could have added flavor) and there was a single sliced Roma tomato on top (instead of diced tomatoes).
* Ground beef was an option for most of the tacos and burritos; only a couple choices offered an asada option. We were expecting more authentic Mexican meat choices, not ground beef.
* Overall, their prices are high. Portions are normal size, so the higher prices aren't justified by larger portions. We didn't think the prices were a good reflection of the quality of the food.
* When we got the check, there were two different totals. There was one total for a cash payment, and an additional charge was added to pay with a card. Seems like they're passing along their credit card fees to the customers. We didn't realize this until we got the check, and we don't carry cash, so we paid the additional fee. If the food was good, I wouldn't mind, but it wasn't.
Unfortunately, we won't return. read more