Visited this restaurant while staying in Kingsville for Ontario staycation and it was the real deal. People waiting in line early for Sunday dinner was a good sign, we were lucky that we were seated quickly and at a table. There is an option to sit at the counter as well, which gives a diner kind of vibe. Everyone looked like they were enjoying their food. It was very busy but the servers were efficient and friendly. The food - awesome and reasonably priced. I had the mix plate and my husband had the quesabirria which he couldn't stop raving about. It was closed on Monday so we couldn't go back. We are definitely going back next time we are in Leamington. read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - Quesabirria with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

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Very solid. Really good margaritas, good quesadillas - chicken was quite tasty. Would go back.

The food is good!!and it is a reasonable price normally not long waiting Good customer service read more

This is an inviting and casual place to eat. Very kid friendly. Meals are affordable. I liked everything I tried. It was on the heavy side. I would of liked a little more flavour to some of the items. The hot sauces are good. The best Mexican I had was actually in Vienna-blew my mind. This was more average flavours, but still delicious and I would come back again. read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - two plates of food - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

Food is good and always busy. Nice for a change of pace. Service is friendly and food always hot read more

Best authentic Mexican food in Leamington! The Beef Fajitas and Chicken Enchiladas were AMAZING! read more

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Delicious! I've been missing legitimate tacos like from taco trucks (from the west coast) and these are the closest tacos I've found. Wish they would have come with a lime but meh, that's just being overly picky. The pastor taco had the best seasoning and even pineapple for the sweetness (definitely authentic tasting) and the chorizo was perfection. The two cups of verde salsa definitely need more of that salsa. Two tacos was plenty for me. My husband got a chorizo torta with fries and a soda. The fries were SO GOOD! Can't wait to come back and bring our friends! read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - two tacos in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

Stale chips, stale churro, shitty service. Definitely no return. Was disappointed in service. Maybe a 2 at best

Excellent authentic Mexican food. Great atmosphere and customer service, clean restaurant and good prices.

Authentic Mexican restaurant. We had a chicken fajita, a cow tongue (lengua) taco and a beef burrito. The chicken fajita ($15) was pretty good. The cast iron plate came out sizzling hot. There were chunks of chicken meat, generous amount of sauteed onion and red pepper. The flavour was just right. The re-fried bean was very, very good: richly flavoured, smooth and undiluted. The corn tortillas were all right but could be softer. The rice tasted all right but was too mushy. The cow tongue taco ($2.25) was fresh and delicately flavoured. The meat's natural taste came through nicely. Lots of fresh cilantro added to the aroma. Loved it. The double soft tortillas tasted average/good/all right. The portion was snack sized. One will likely need 3 tacos to make a meal. The beef burrito ($5) was okay. The re-fried bean and the rice was good, but the beef was ground beef. I was hoping for beef strips. No such luck (meh). The portion was just right as a grab and go lunch. I paired it up with a taco appetizer, and it was a good portioned dinner for me. The seating area was clean, spacious and welcoming. The ambience feels like a restaurant. There was a salsa corner that customers selected their sauces. All of them were fresh and spicy. I tried and enjoyed all of them. The operation was self-served style. Customers ordered at counter, paid, then picked up food at counter when food was called. We were not sure if they expected tips, but we tipped anyway. The rating is not 5 stars perfection, but at this price point, it is damn close. If only they fix the mushy rice and improve the tortillas ...... read more

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Not fancy, but authentic tacos that pack some flavour for cheap! Make sure you try their pork (carne Asada), chorizo, and lengue. They're the most flavourful, moist and delicious! With onion and cilantro and ho read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - Five tacos: chicken on top and steak on right (meh). Carne asada, chorizo, lengue (amazing). - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

On a trip passing through and picked this for supper. Wait staff was friendly, and helpful to other customers that had questions. Food was very good. Very impressed for the price! read more

A group of us were in town from Toronto for a wedding and ended up finding this place by chance. Tacos were amazing!! Truly a hidden gem and a must visit if you are in Leamington. read more

This review is coming from a person who loves Mexican food and comes from an area that has. Slot of Mexican food (california). This place is a go to.. Their tacos are amazing. I had the Carne asada with sour cream. Meat was juicy and some bits were crunchy. Their salsa bar is pretty good as well! My coworker had their chicken and loved it. I normally never order chicken, however when I tried it... I could see why it was good. It's juicy and extremely flavorful. read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - Carne asada tacos with sour cream. - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

I enjoyed the burrito and las lenguas. This restaurant is quite good. If you like Mexican food this restaurant will be perfect.

This restaurant has authentic tasty Mexican food, which was just what we were in search of. I shared the fajitas with my daughter, while my husband had a red enchilada plate. read more

Took a bit to find this place tucked into a little strip mall, but so worth it. The staff was friendly and patient as we tried to decide what to eat. The food - mucho delicioso - will not be our last time here. read more

Great value. Healthy, fresh Mexican food served in traditional fashion I would go again next time we are in the area. read more

This place is incredible!!!!! Food is amazing and authentic. Salsas and chips handmade and delicious. You can taste the difference in every bite. Bought 3 tacos (steak and pulled pork) and they were fresh, delicious and had me thinking about then for days after. I will definantly be back soon to get my "fix". read more

Great Mexican restaurant! Good home made Mexican food. I had the beef Ranchero dinner meal and it tasted great. It was pieces of beef sautéed in veggies and beans and rice on the plate with some corn tortillas. It wasn't fancy but who cares about that, it's about the food! My friend had the beef Burrito and he said it was better than most places he has been to! So overall a good place to try for some authentic Mexican food. Oh ya when we went they didn't have their liquor license yet(it would have been good with a Corona as a side but maybe next time!). read more

Delicious food , we got the family pack and got some great recommendations for add ons which was perfect amount of food for 8 ppl. The churros were sold out , so we'll be back! read more

I tried this on recommendation of Yelp and loved it. U have to order at the counter as they don't have waiter/waitress staff. U r given a number and whe your order is ready they call out the number. U have to get up to get your own water and extra condiments. Meals are generous and reasonable for pricing. Food was not over salted. My wife said her chicken fajitas was very good. I ordered the triple chicken beef and shrimp fajitas and my daughter ordered chicken flautas. All were excellent. Only thing that I would prefer is more corn tortillas that come with the meal. 3 are provided and u need more than this for a 30 $ triple fajitas meal. U have to buy extra tortillas but that's just a side point. Business is getting used to growing pains but on their way to having an excellent restaurant. The restaurant was full by the time we left . Keep up the good work read more

I can sum thus place up in one word.... "WOW" I was a tad concerned about going, thinking it would be along the lines of other places I've been to, but this place surprised and surpassed all my expectations. Located in a strip mall...the only "benchmark" being the Shoppers Drug Mart...It's not easy to find but well worth the effort. Let me start by saying this isn't Tex-Mex food..It's authentic Mexican fare. The decor is comfortable...warm colours, comfortable seating, salsa station. The menu is a huge blackboard behind the cashier...and it's quite the extensive menu. You order at the cashier and the food is prepared and brought to the counter...there's no table service. After the cashier described the daily special, we settled on the Enchilda Dinner...3 chicken (or beef) Enchildas, with Mexican rice and Refried beans...all for $9.50...a complete steal based on quality of food. We ordered and were given a small bowl of nachos and directed to the salsa bar. It had 3 different types of salsa, limes, jalapenos and various Mexican bottled hot sauces. After a nominal wait time, our food was brought out. The enchiladas were light and tasty, the rice perfectly flavoured...even the refried beans were excellent. As I like things spicy, I added some hot sauce over the enchiladas. They didn't need it to mask the flavour, but more for personal preference. It certainly kicked it up a notch. The female cashier was warm and friendly...even asked after we ate what we thought of the place. This place is now on my radar....food is excellent. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I came in for a late afternoon snack, and ordered two tacos, not realizing that they have a $7.50 credit card minimum. I then asked if they take USD, and they said that yes, at a 1:1 ratio. I had no problem with that, and gave them a $20, only to realize that I was getting change in Canadian dollars. Since I'm only spending a night here, I asked to instead get a third taco, gave them back my change, and they handed me back my $20. I then paid with my credit card, but was not able to put a tip on the credit card. I hate stiffing the restaurant on tips, but I can only assume that the lack of a tip option indicates that they're owners or being paid above minimum wage. However, their patience deserved a tip even if that was the case. During the entire transaction, I was treated with respect and courtesy, even though I'm not sure I would have had the restraint, if I was on the other side of the counter. I was then given a complimentary tray of chips with some delicious, chunky, mild salsa. There's a self serve salsa bar with a blended red salsa (a beautiful heat that warms you up from the inside), a green salsa, pico de gallo, lime wedges, pickled jalapenos, lettuce, etc... There's also a self serve water dispenser with limes. Everything was delicious, tasted fresh, good portion sizes, and very reasonable cost. This is certainly a place I plan on coming back to when in the area, especially since it's about 50 feet from the Comfort Inn. Next time though, I'll be better prepared. read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - Al pastor, lengua, y amor y paz. - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

Simply amazing!!! The food is authentic Mexican. The quality superb. Prices are extremely reasonable. And the place is extremely clean. Most importantly, family owned and operated by a Mexican family. I'm talking mother father sister aunts everybody! With soft Mexican music playing in the background your experience is just enhanced. Caught a glimpse of the kitchen.... its immaculate! And Mama is cooking! Service is extremely quick considering everything is made fresh to order. all ingredients are made in house. No pre made frozen stuff here. also this is the most friendly hospitable service I've had in a restaurant in years! In short for Mexican food in Essex County without a doubt the best place to eat. Hands down. read more

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Delicious! I had the taco platter... the chorizo and pastor were my favorite. The salsas are fresh and hot and delicious!! read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - Taco platter! Pretty good value for $10! - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

Excellent food, Excellent Price, Excellent Service. We had Chicken fajitas, which were phenomenal, large portion, and had a unique roasted tomato to take advantage of fresh local produce. And empanadas - also amazing. Its truly a family run business - down to the adorable 4-5 year old running order slips back to the kitchen (happily yelling "i have another order!" :)) They are perfectly bilingual also - so there is no worries about not understanding what your ordering. read more

Salsa Caliente Mexican Grill - Left - sides for Chicken Fajitas, Right Top - Empanada's, and below - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Leamington, Ontario

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An unpretentious building that's a local hotspot for the best authentic tacos in town!!! Step in the door and you enter into the colorful vibe of Mexico City. Churros are great too, and very affordable prices. read more

Straight after walking in you are taken back to mexico, the whole restaurant makes you feel like you are eating in Mexico. One thing to know is that there is no sign indicating the name of the resturant, you know it's yhe place ones you spot the Mexican flag on the window among other mexican related things inside. We ordered 2 enchaladas and 2 burritos both chicken and beef, that also came with rice (best ever) and refried beans. They give you a tray of chips and salsa on the house per table and if you want a second you have to buy it. The food was great cooked to perfection and plenty and reasonable for the price. Normally in toronto all the Mexican food offered are a bit fusion and or westernized. This how ever stayed true to its roots and it immediately took me back to cancun with every bite. To wash down all this great food we ordered horchata and pineapple juice, the pineapple juice tasted like it was in crystal form and the horchata was on point, the sweetness and the spices and the vanilla levels were just right. All in all I give this 4 starts only because it was a but hard to find even with a gps. The establishment could have better business if it had a sign outside and on top of the building. I would definitely come back to eat here if I am ever in town. read more

This is our new go to for Mexican food. All very authentic, fresh and clearly prepared with care. There isn't a bad thing on the menu here.

This place is legit. You're not going to get Tex Mex style but the real stuff. The salsa and chunky guac is super yummy a is their rice.

Best place to go in Leamington for Mexican food!! Love the enchiladas!!! Milenasa is great too!! Decent prices!!!

Our current favorite Mexican joint in town! Food is really consistently tasty, and a nice variety is available. Flautas are a must!

Food was authentic and very good. Restaurant was clean. Service was neither prompt nor friendly. We initially walked in and were told to order at the counter. We were the only people there. Right after that, the employee disappeared and didn't return. We had to hit the bell twice to place our order. When the food came out, we had to pick up at the counter. Where is the Canadian charm? The first basket of chips and salsa is small and complimentary. They gouge for the second ($4)?!? I would return for the food but I would remind myself that there would not be a warm reception. read more

They are offering take out only due to COVID, but the food was fresh, authentic and the flavours were amazing. I will definitely be back again. read more

What a treat. This is a wonderful little restaurant. We went for lunch there are several small tables for and a couple of larger tables for groups of 8. The menu is on a chalkboard and you place your order with the cashier who when asked explains the meals clearly. You can get simple takeout or a complete meal. We had the chicken flauta and enchilada and a side of guacamole. Some Mexican food gets heavy handed with cheese but here our meals were light and fresh with lots of flavour. The guacamole was very good with the right blend of avocado, tomato, onion and cilantro. For 2 meals and soft drink under $35 including a small tip, great value. read more

Heading home to the USA after visiting the park for the day. Decided to stop in. Great food, good selection at a reasonable price! Had a great taco dinner for $6 Canadian. Like the salsa options too. Will stop in for lunch again when we are in town. There is no sign over the restaurant so you have to know the place is there and look for it next to the dollar store. read more

Delicious! Tasted fresh and authentic, not greasy and drenched in cheese. Staff was friendly.

I had Salasa caliente cater my taco bar at my wedding last weekend. Food was great HOWEVER I ordered and paid for 200 tacos not all 200 tacos were eaten, naturally I assumed that I would get the leftover tacos since I paid for them..NOPE they were packed up and taken by the owner. I spotted a worker drinking alcohol at the bar on my dime I also had a pizza bar being served next to them , I had about 3 full boxes of pizza left over which I wanted to take home for our luncheon the next day, and the owners and crew helped themselves and packed all the pizza up and took it home with them as well That's not even the worse part. At the end of the night as they were cleaning they helped themselves to my dessert table not only taking 1 big take out container but they helped themselves to 6 LARGE takeout containers--leaving us with NOTHING but grapes and melons to take home. That dessert table cost me 3000.00 and they just helped themselves leaving my family and friends and bridal party with nothing to take home. I was not impressed at all. No one asked, had they of asked would of been a different story. when I confronted them the owner went from saying they only took fruit , to saying they only took 1 container to saying she took 4 the story changed multiple times Lucky for me my husband and I were taking a selfie by our LOVE sign which was displayed at our dessert table and we happen to have 2 workers packing up desserts in our photo. Also, as I was thanking them (still unaware all this happened) I had asked if they got paid their remaining balance from my mom ..the owner said "no" so I went up to my mom as my mom said she paid the owner right in front of her she then said ohhh yes yes she paid...allowing me to believe that they weren't paid and I would of paid them AGAIN I am so mad not only for the service and the lies, but because I was basically cleaned out of my own dessert table at my wedding. We couldn't enjoy it at all as it was all gone. I do not recommend them for catering for an event. read more

This place is the most fantastic restaurant to come to this area. I go to Mexico annually and have had authentic Mexican food my whole life. Eating here, I half expected to look out the window and realize I was back in Mexico. It's completely family run, the prices are insanely awesome and the service is friendly and fast. Completely Mexican, right down to the soft Mexican music playing in the background. The kitchen impeccably clean, everything is so clean. This is definitely my new favourite restaurant. Everyone needs to go here! read more