-100 stars if possible... My husband and I picked up food tonight 2/22/22 around 6pm. When we got home I noticed my sides of cheese had mold on them. I contacted the restaurant and the lady who answered told me I had to bring back my food for a refund. I let her know I have a 4 month old and I'm not driving back food for a refund when it had mold on it. She put me on hold and came back and said she check the other food and only the cheese has mold so she can give me a partial refund unless I wanted to bring it all back. She said I could bring it back another day if today was to hard. I explained I wasn't saving molded food in my fridge to bring it back to her. I told her I have pictures I can send and told her I wouldn't trust eating any of the other food anyways. If they don't know how to properly store cheese, who knows what else is old in the restaurant. She pretty much told me that's all she can do so I let her know that this is a serious situation and you can get people very sick. I let her know I would make people aware of this on social media as well as contact the Kane country health department...she said "ok have a good night" read more

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This place is an absolute joke! $40 Buicks for 2 burritos and when you add salsa, cheese, and guacamole to your burrito...they put it on the side!?? Who does that?? So I called them to ask why and they messed up and they wouldn't take responsibility. So I asked, can you make two burritos the correct way with these ingredients in ...and he said we'd have to bring these burritos back, which I can't because we already started eating them! When u ask for a credit, they can't do that either because there was apparently nothing missing from the order! Wtf! Worst experience getting burritos ever!! The size of the burrito is half a regular burrito too...do not go here! It's a joke, this was my first visit and my last...so grossly overpriced too, just so disappointing the entire experience and to not fix the issue is just ridiculous if you want to stay in business!!! DO NOT GO HERE! read more

ZERO STARS. ZERO. WE WERE CHARGED $80 FOR TACO SHELLS WITH NO TOPPINGS. No toppings. "Guac" was a QUARTER of a regular avocado. Elotes was roughly 1/5c corn. Bring your business literally anywhere else. read more

Salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Was very disappointed as I ordered a large take out order on the phone and asked when I got there to pick it up through the drive through due to having two toddlers and it was raining. I was regardless instructed to come inside for pick up. It was incredibly difficult to carry food for 8 people and my two children under 3 years old, all while in the rain. Staff stared at me struggling and did not offer to help. I'm surprised I didn't drop half of our food. Terrible way to treat paying customers. read more

First time visiting since the pandemic and things have changed a bit. But quality and quantity was very good.

I chose to try Salsa Verde for Cinco De Mayo last May. The staff was polite and the menu options were plentiful. However, I was very disappointed with the food. I love Mexican food that embraces the spices and sauces used in most traditional Mexican restaurants. I ordered Arroz Con Pollo which usually comes lathered with queso blanco. What I received was a very dry plate with little sauce cups on the side. These sauce cups were not nearly enough to make the dish what it is supposed to be. The chicken and rice were extremely dry and lacked flavor. Overall it was a negative experience and I will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Food is good. Don't buy a gift card here. I've tried to use mine 3 times over the last several months and am told each time "it's not working today" somehow this seems like a scam to me.... read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Used their menu from their website To phone in my order. Platters were $10.50, was charged $12. The very watery Elote was $3.50, was charged $4.50. Didn't get my side of guacamole and Taco Salad was pretty much lettuce with a few tomatoes and a little ground beef. Called and asked for a refund of what I was overcharged and was told by the extremely rude manager, Blanca, that she wouldn't give me a refund since I ordered by phone. I explained that I ordered using their menu at their website but she frankly didn't care. read more

Salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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This is the best restaurant. The food is always great I get grilled chicken tacos and they are the best. Taty is the best employee she always knows what I want and is so friendly. read more

Don't get the ground beef on taco Tuesday. It literally tasted like barnyard Pooh. And smelled like it too. Had to have been expired.

I was pleasantly surprised with my first visit to Salsa Verde, though there were definitely some things that could have been improved. The girl behind the counter knew it was my first time there but did not offer any help/suggestions with the menu, aside from answering my questions. (Ie: "do you want just tacos or the plate?" "Well what's the plate?") but she had to ask what was with the tilapia in the fish tacos and also told me there were shrimp ones but she didn't know what was in them. After my order, she handed me a reciept and a punch card with no explanation of what it is. I ended up going with the plate which included three tacos (shredded chicken, relatively flavorless, the shrimp ones, pretty tasty, and the pastor, delicious and I'd recommend!), beans (tasty), and rice (not good, but I added it to the tacos). The plate also included a drink, which I didn't know could be Horchata. I had to ask, after I filled up with fountain iced tea, and she dumped my iced tea to give me Horchata instead. She didn't look the least bit happy about this... I also had chips and guac (both of which DESPERATELY needed salt!!!!) and this was half off (Wednesday deal: half off all starters) which was worth it. All together, the chips and guacamole, 3 taco plate with rice and beans, and the drink came to $10 and change. Overall, service was bad, food was okay, value was good. I will stop here again and try more menu items. read more

Three of us came here after a day of day of antiquing at the Kane County Flea Market. I was actually kind of surprised at this place. At first I thought it would be like a Chipotle but it was much more authentic than that. We ordered chips and guacamole, ceviche, a steak burrito and tacos. All were tasty! The guac could have used a bit more salt and lime, but it was good. Actually, the ceviche could have used a little more lime too. The service could improve a little more. I understand people have their off days but you should try super hard to hold back your attitude. Good food, service could be better. I'd stop by to try other items. read more

We moved to the area about 8 months ago. We have tried many Mexican restaurants around and have felt we wasted our time and money. Salsa verde is the first place we went back to. We aren't looking for a gourmet Mexican place. Everybody we met kept telling us to try this specific restaurant downtown. Looking at the menu and photos told me it wasn't what we were looking for. Nothing fancy for us. We wanted someplace close to Geneva. We wanted it to be affordable in case we became addicted (we went once a week to our old favorite Mexican place). So what are we looking for that we found at salsa verde? Good chips and salsa. Good tacos. Yummy cheese dip and chips. The margaritas are decent and they have some beer as well bc we like to drink a bit while we nosh on chips. 2 TVs so we can eat and the hubs can watch sports. Lively music, but not too loud. What could make salsa verde better IMO? A more restaurant experience(servers at the table vs a fast food ordering type style), chips and salsa upon being seated at a table and more space. It's a little tight when all the tables are full. But they win big time for their salsa bar with a variety of salsas and toppings (onions, cilantro etc...). We love to go on taco Tuesdays (half price tacos $1/taco) and on Wednesdays when apps are half price. read more

Salsa Verde - Carne Asada taco (grilled steak) with a side of cheese and some salsa from the salsa bar. - Mexican Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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Me and my family really enjoyed this delicious food we had torta Carne asada my husband had carnitas. HORCHATA DELICIOUS! The beans and rice were so authentic I felt like a family cooked meal. Thank you for the service! read more

Salsa verde has been around forever and I've been in a few times but never really impressed. Yesterday's experience convinced me not to go back. I ordered the carnitas tacos. The meat was so dry and hard. I ordered three and could only eat two. My friend gave me one of her shredded chicken tacos. It was better but still somewhat lacking flavor. Same was true for the salsas. They were just ok. read more

Place is pretty good overall. They have good specialty tacos and some pretty good deals...but what's up with the salsa? It literally tastes like someone poured red All-Sport into a cup filled Tomato-Flavored Pop Rocks...so weird. Quotes from my girlfriend about the salsa: "Why is this salsa Carbonated" "I'm pretty sure it's acid" "This is sickening, I'm going to be muy enfermo" I dont know what the deal is. Other than the salsa, it's pretty good. read more

It is an okay experience. 1/2 Food Drink's Location Clean Establishment Time to get food read more

Bad peopl, I order a side of fries and when I opened them up, I ate a few and thought they were amazing! But when I look further into the plate of fries, I found a spider and a insect in the food. I recommend not going to this place, ever. Would not give a refund for a un touched torta. payed 26.68 and thought it would be a good meal but two insects ruined it all. Never again. read more

Salsa Verde - And looks like a ant. - Mexican Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

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what a great little find. I was having my tires replaced across the road and decided to give this place a try. Right off the bat, you notice a small food bar set up in the middle of the seating area with different strength salsas and spices. I had the enchiladas mexicanas which features 4 enchiladas with different sauces and fillings and my wife had the Nachos Supremos. The food was readied fairly quickly, and had a good presentation on the plate. And, importantly, it was fresh. I hate wilted lettuce and tomato arrangements, and I didn't find it here. For the money, it was well worth the scamper across Lincoln Highway. The sides were decent, not too much, not too little. With sodas, the cost was in the low $20's. When back up in the area, I'll definitely squeeze this place in between Portillos and Gino's East. read more

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Rude drive thru person. Misunderstood order and then proceeded to be rude and argue instead of trying to correct the mistake. Used to love this place but this experience ruined it for me read more

YIKES--THIS PLACE IS A BIG NOPE. The $12 taco salad had barely a sprinkle of wilted lettuce and the side of elote was completely rancid. It smelled and tasted like toilet water; my husband and I both immediately did a spit-take. Completely inedible and scary that they would serve to someone. There's clearly a lack of food safety at this place as others have mentioned. I should have listened to friends and family who said to steer clear. read more

If I can give it zero stars I would! Please do not go there. Food is days old. Meat is very rubbery and the cheese is so moldy. When I showed them the food they apologized and said they can give me a refund. I obviously accepted the refund and left the restaurant but common. How can you not see, smell or even taste the food you are giving out. read more

Ever since this place opened- it has been a fan favorite in my household. It got me to switch from the Taco Bell restaurant across the street - which was a good move because that food would run right through me and cause horrid bathroom distress! Anyways - I can hardly put into words the way I feel about this Salsa Verde Location. On the gloomiest days - the staff brings a smile to my face - they put Salsa in my bag when I don't actually even ask for it. And then when I finally get a chance to get a bite of my succulent beef burrito - I'm transported to another world. A world where things are. happier and people aren't so mad and nobody's husband yells at them rally loud. Keep up the good work, SV! I love you and I will never stop thinking about you! read more

Old spicy pickled carrots, tasted off. Lettuce was wilted and old. Very frustrated. Pastor seemed old. Just lost tons of business as I told tons of my family n friends to avoid this place for health reasons. Food safety is no joke. Owner will be expecting a call this week. read more

Absolutely far and away the most disgusting meal I've ever been served. I ordered three beef tacos. They came with no lettuce or tomato. Just plain. I tried to eat it but it's like the beef went through a water wash . The beef had water running out of the tacos. Absolutely no taste and it was simply gross. My wife ordered the nachos and had the same problem. The bottom of the dish was filled with water. They tried to make us a new platter and I even ordered chicken tacos. When I got them it was the same thing. Like the meat had been washed off before serving. Just disgusting. read more

Passing through the drive in for $1 Taco Tuesday specials. Love the elotte as well as the carne asada. For a fast, authentic Mexican dinner make sure to stop in and stay a while. Great selection of Mexican cervesas and Margaritas, too. read more

I'm afraid that one of our favorite weekly staples is going down the tubes. My family has been a regular at Salsa Verde for Taco Tuesday for the last two years. With the pandemic requiring carry out service, the quality has progressively degraded. We have always been a fan of the chips and salsa and the margaritas. The chips have changed recipe every week and not good quality. The quality and size of the margaritas has also degraded and shrunk on a weekly basis. Today was the straw that broke the camels back. My wife placed an order and while in line at the drive through asked if she could make a change. She was told she could, but when she got to the window to pay, she was told she had to pay for the original order and the change. I know that it has been a difficult time for the restaurant businesses, but the loyal patrons that have supported the businesses deserve respect... read more

I ordered a carne asada torta , it was huge and it came with rice and beans. Great portion for the price. And everything tasted great, the carne asada was really good. The employees were very friendly and provided great service. read more

Hands down, best Mexican food I've had since moving here from New Mexico a year and a half ago!!!!!!

I ordered a chicken fajita tortilla salad bowl. The chicken was sautéed along with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. They also put in cheese, & black beans. But, what I didn't like was how they put a bagged store bought salad into it. The cheap kind, with carrots, purple cabbage, ice berg lettuce. It just seemed like a lazy way to put a restaurant salad together. The meat didn't even taste like chicken at all, it tasted more like a cheaper cut of beef. The tortilla shell was greasy, and flavorless. I did like the sauce bar, and was glad I added extra cilantro, it added much needed flavor to it. Halfway through eating the salad, it turned into a soggy mess, I dumped out the shell, & the lettuce bits, plus the green peppers that were too tough to eat. I will try this place again, but would order something else. read more

Love love love this place! The food is always fresh and the staff is very friendly. The salsa bar is always stocked and staff is quick to respond if something is running low. This place can have a bit of a wait...but it's all for good reason. On Tuesdays, tacos are $1. So naturally, it's very crowded. It also can be slow because as stated already, they make all of your food fresh. So worth the wait! My girlfriend and I really enjoy platter #7 (chicken and rice dish) along with the tacos, quesadilla (try the steak!) and their margaritas. read more

Ok I love their tacos, especially the al pastor and lengua. They're so delicious! And so far, everything else on the menu is great too, I don't think there's been anything I haven't liked. I love that they have a drive thru, it makes things so convenient. My only qualm is that they are so stingy with their delicious salsa, even when you specifically order extra when you order for pickup or through the drive thru. Just a tiny little cup compared to a pretty decent sized bag of their fresh, yummy chips. I almost had to laugh! So while the chips and salsa are freshly made and delicious, my suggestion would be to maybe use a bigger, different container for drive thru/pickup orders so that people aren't stuck with a big bag of chips and like four chips' worth of salsa? I will definitely still be coming for all this awesome food though! read more

I wish Covid had not taken away the worlds best salsa bar! But this is some of the tastiest Mexican food in the fox river valley!

Their pizza was 5 stars, would recommend!! The grilled cheese was a little burnt though, so that makes it 4.2 stars

First time here and I really enjoyed my tacos. My husband also got tacos. We really enjoyed this fast casual Mexican place. The margaritas were good and the people who worked there were very friendly. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Absolutely the best tasting taco's in the western suburbs. Q in Naperville is competitive in flavor but cost twice as much and you have to deal with their reservations. read more

Simply fantastic! The tacos are delicious and to make them even better they're only $1 on Tuesday's (has been changed to every day during pandemic). I'm especially a huge fan of their enchiladas (#3 combo) with special mole sauce; shredded chicken and ground beef are my favorites. Finish your meal off with some churros and you'll find yourself wonderfully satisfied. read more

Finally a wonderful, Mexican restaurant that delivers to our home! Everyone loved the food, and we have some very picky eaters. Kudos to the chef. The high quality, extremely tasty cuisine has earned this restaurant the highest honor; repeat customers. read more

My fav new Mexi joint. Once I got passed being upset with this place for serving other people in line behind me, its become my favorite for quality authentic chow. Now that I have discovered the drive-thru in back, no one can cut in front of me!! The drive thru service is best & most friendly. Good choices so far: chorizo tacos, chicken quesadiila & don't forgot to extra of their namesake salsa verde. read more

Salsa Verde - 2 chorizo 1 shredded chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - St. Charles, Illinois

Do you want a cheap, fresh, good place for authentic Mexican food? This is it. I went here for lunch on a Tuesday when they had 1/2 price tacos and got one beef and 2 chicken tacos. The salsa it came with was admittedly mild, but they have like 6 other salsas available at the salsa bar (including a nice hot habanero) so don't fret. The ambiance is fast-foodish. Clusters of somewhat uncomfortable chairs along with booths in a brightly lit room. You order at the counter and they call your name/number when the order is up. Everything seems to be freshly made and I really liked the chicken tacos I had. The chicken was real, not some processed garbage, and the various salsas made it fun. Recommendations: Give larger salsa containers at the salsa bar. When the small ones run out, just order some larger ones. It would be nice to bring a few to the table that people could share rather than having each person fill his or her own thimble. I did not try the margaritas, but I will when I go back. And I will definitely be back. read more