Had not been here before and what a treat this was from the friendly greeting as we enter the restaurant to the incredibly delicious food! The restaurant is so clean and festive and has great little spots for fun pictures. There is a salsa bar where you create your own to add to their amazingly good food. I had the Quesadilla birria and the meat was juicy and spiced just right. Adding my avocado crema and pico de gallo only enhanced the flavors. The service was truly a pleasure- the young lady was great at checking in to see how things tasted and if we needed more and yet, never interrupted. My friend and I had not seen each other for 3-4 months so much chit chat was taking place. Will be back- highly recommend! read more

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I arrived an hour before closing, there were very slim pickings of the salsa bar. There was nothing to create the amazing pictures on that we see on IG. I ordered birria pozole and I was only able to add some radishes and a few pickled onions. My bowl was 92% birria and 8% hamony. Most wouldn't complain about that part but the variation was way off. It did have decent flavor I will give it that. My waitress lacked confidence in her delivery and minimal customer service. Overall I give this a place a solid 6/10. read more

Salsa Verde - Birria Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What a great surprise in the middle of Oracle Rd! Really great red salsa, avocado salsa is always a welcomed surprise and free chips that comes with bean dip! All was really good, but the star of the show was the Birria pozolè! So great! And it came with fresh, hot, flour (or corn) tortillas. The posolè had the perfect salt level, with tender, tender, hominy and lean, savory shredded beef. Not hot, but spiced perfect for a guerö (white guy) like me. Sweet server was very kind and guided me through the menu. There's a salsa bar, too. Low key atmosphere, but shiny clean. If you go here, your family will thank you. You will be a hero to your compadres, bringing them here...you will look like a savvy local. You will be a legend to those that know you. People from out of town will prolly write you about the time you all went to Salsa Verde. Oh, they also have a kids menu and the place looks to be very kid friendly. They also have beer. And a breakfast menu with Birriaquiles--I'll be there tomorrow for that. And the next day. read more

Salsa Verde - Main dining room, ambiance. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Well well about time I finally find a bomb ass Mexican spot in Tucson. It's not New Mexican, they don't smother their stuff in green chile. It's simple, traditional, and bomb! I stopped here before heading to a wedding I was working and glad I did cause I'm for sure heading back. It's a chill spot and I think a hidden jewel. The server was super kind and attentive and on top of it all. He recommended some foods for us and they were all top tier. Def check this spot out, don't expect mi nidito, expect better mexican food cause that's what you'll be getting. read more

I wanted some good Mexican food while back home visiting friends in Tucson and i looked through a ton of menus and found Salsa Verde. The menu had something for everyone in our party and had multiple locations. We selected the Oracle one and met up for lunch. Immediately I noticed the salsa bar and got excited. Sadly I forgot about it when my food came but I am sure it is an awesome salsa bar. It looked like it had a great variety. I ordered crunchy tacos. They are kind of my jam. Or tacos dorados as some people call them. Either way, they were delicious! Great flavor on the meat and good ratio of lettuce, cheese and meat. I would get them again. My husband got tamales and sad they were pretty good too. My dad got a giant breakfast. He was overwhelmed but in a good way. Even my step mother who is picky and a vegetarian found something on the menu to her liking and got the avocado toast that was also pretty large. It looks tasty. I love that they serve chips with beans at the beginning. Not a lot of places do that. Overall good food. I would totally go back. read more

Everything was great! Food was delicious. Service was friendly. Prices very reasonable.

Red enchilada sauce on the ground beef enchiladas was absolutely delicious best I've had in years!

Great food. Very impressed. Flavorful and fresh. Great food. Very impressed. Flavorful and fresh.

I ate lunch here by myself on a Monday at 2 p.m. Pretty much had the place to myself. I had a machete ($13.75), which is sort of like a big oblong caramelo. I got mine half pork and half birria. I also got a strawberry horchata ($3.99). There is a salsa and veggie bar, and you get complimentary corn chips with refried bean dip. I liked the pork better than the birria. The strawberry horchata is a great idea; same goes for the bean dip. Table service was prompt and friendly. It's clean and casual, located in a building that previously was home to Chuyito's Tacos and Hotdogs. read more

Surprised on this hidden gem. The exterior is less than desirable but the food in this establishment is worth the stop. As they say never judge a book by it's cover. Definitely will come back to experience more of the menu. read more

I will never go back. Taco Tuesday is supposed to be a day where you get a deal on tacos. That is not this place. I bought 9 street tacos for a grand total of $40.92. These things are barely enough for a kids meal. It is typical tactic, charge more and give you less. Save your money chose another restaurant that gives you more bang for your buck. read more

Salsa Verde - 3 tiny tiny carnitas street tacos $11.55. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food is delicious and the salsa bar makes it that much better. Fresh horchata hits the spot. Vibes are on point with a very friendly staff. My family has enjoyed this restaurant for over a year and it's consistent. read more

From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean and inviting the restaurant was. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with every corner sparkling and well-maintained--a true testament to their attention to detail. The service was exceptional. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, ensuring every part of the meal was seamless. My server went above and beyond, making thoughtful recommendations and checking in at just the right moments without being intrusive. And the food? Absolutely delicious! Every dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and cooked to perfection. It was clear that high-quality ingredients and skilled preparation were at the heart of every plate. Salsa bar was stocked and clean. I ordered a percherone (2x long burrito), was filled with a good amount of meat. Group order the; Enchiladas Poblanas and Cheese Enchiladas. Everyone was happy with food ordered. This restaurant checks all the boxes: clean environment, outstanding service, and mouthwatering food. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return for another wonderful meal! read more

Great service, good food and the restaurant is very clean. I'll definitely return, can't wait to try a new dish.

Looking at this place from the outside you would think it is a fast food Mexican restaurant similar to Filbertos. However, this place is anything but. The ambiance inside is very quiet and quaint and they have a full sit down service. It's nothing like a fast food place at all! The service is very friendly and prompt. They always come by to check on you. The stand out however is the food! So good and prices are reasonable for what you get. They serve complimentary chips with bean dip and there is a salsa bar where you can get whatever salsas you want. For main meals I got a grilled chicken burrito with rice filling and my husband got the 3 small chimichangas enchilada style with shredded beef inside. Everything was so delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

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The food is still good, but the owners decision to try to make this a sit down a serve restaurant blew the vibe of what this place was about. The remodel changed the atmosphere and made the place darker and to me killed the atmosphere. I have you 5 stars in my last review and talked you up, but sad to say your remodel put you in the category of comparing you to higher Mexican restaurants. The servers to the table were slow. Didn't refill drinks, and had to chase down someone to come to table to pay my bill. Where as before I got my good food when you called me and when I wanted a refill I would walk up to counter and get a refill and the place had more light coming in for that open atmosphere. Change is not always good. Your food still is though. read more

We finally found a place on this side of town that serves a good Mexican breakfast! We happened upon this place by chance while I was waiting for new tires to be put on my truck at a nearby tire shop. It's bright and clean inside and the server was very friendly and helpful. Lots of options to choose from. My BF got the breakfast tacos with chorizo. It came with beans and breakfast potatoes that are nice sized chucks cooked with peppers and onions. I chose the build your own plate which lets you pick 4 options. I selected the cheese enchilada, 2 eggs, beans and corn & green chili tamale. The tamale was my favorite. Nice sweet masa with a green chili that provided a good flavor without too much heat which is how I like it for breakfast. The beans could have used a little more salt but that's just my preference. I really hope this place succeeds because they seem to take a lot of pride in their food. read more

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Food and service was amazing. We went for Mother's Day and there was only one other table in there. They also have a salsa bar and it's super good! read more

Delicious, affordable and well presented food. Excellent service! Comfortable place with good ambiance.. and clean! read more

Salsa Verde - This Vegetarian omelette was perfect in every way! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This location is decent with a sit down dine in experience. I had the tamales plate and it was good. The service was acceptable. read more

Salsa Verde - Enchiladas plate - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Tried this place on a whim and glad we did! Greeted as soon as we walked in the door, served chips with beans (delicious as they put chorizo in them!) upon sitting down. We ordered the Huevos Divorciados and the breakfast burrito with chorizo. Both were wonderful. Our server was delightful and very friendly, restaurant was clean, as were the restrooms. Definitely recommend! read more

Salsa Verde - Breakfast burrito with chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Tried Salsa Verde today on Oracle and they had me at Chips and a Bean Dip. They have a salsa bar as well. Fantastic service and our food was YUM!! The best rajas I've had in Tucson so far! Prices are right on pointl. It was nice inside. Spacious and clean. Their menu has a little bit of everything. Don't go there hungry, they have displays with pictures of their food. You'll want EVERYTHING!! read more

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Extremely proud family restaurant! Fresh ingredients always warm welcome, please check them out. read more

Salsa Verde - Inside restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Times that I've been searching for a restaurant that had amazing Chilaquiles. This is the place.

Salsa Verde makes fresh Mexican food that is presented with a flair. Nothing served here is just tossed on the plate. Every single time I have been there the food is excellent and presented with great attention to detail. The restaurant is also very clean and the staff is very friendly. read more

Highly recommended! First time and we were not disappointed. This is a very clean restaurant, excellent service and delicious food. Gisselle our waitress was so friendly we always appreciate great service. Music was a plus, the pineapple horchata was so refreshing, I really wanted to try the tres leche's but we were so full. We will definitely be back. read more

Salsa Verde - Very clean restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Food=fine Vibes= old pizzahut Solid 3 stars, but thats fine. This would be good take out food. read more

Nice little place that exceeded my expectations. I had the pork verde burrito which was delicious. The service was very friendly and prompt. I will definitely return. read more

Salsa Verde - Salsa Verde Pork Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had to try the Mexican corn, which was amazing. It was so good, I stopped caring about how messy it was all over my face. The burrito with the side of beans was very good. I detected melted cheese mixed in with rice and chicken. I loved the salsa bar options and sampled a few items to go with the chips that were served, and on my burrito. Service was absolutely amazing. Friendly and helpful throughout. Ambiance was as expected, not fancy, but we felt comfortable. Great experience overall. read more

Salsa Verde - Chicken ranchero burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Delicious food, excellent service and shiningly clean. The beans are so, so good!!! Good prices and a lot of choices I haven't seen at other restaurants. read more

I'm so happy to have Salsa Verde in my hood!! I actually look for escolar's to go to the other one which is almost the border of New Mexico. Hector and all the staff are friendly and make great food. So to be honest I have been here 4 times in 2 weeks even before it was in Yelp. It's my new go to breakfast spot, familiar and clean. I live the salsa bar and the pancakes, I know that they are polar opposites but this is why I love it there. My Motto is tat there is always time for Salsa Verde, morning, noon, or night. read more

Salsa Verde - Chilequlles - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I am a sucker for a good salsa bar and Salsa verde delivers.I have a few gripes with the red chili sauce, she was thick and bitter. It was definitely made in-house, and I appreciate that it didn't come from a can. The machete taco was more of a soft cleaver shape than the traditional nearly foot long crispy charred corn tortilla. A plus of this cleaver sized taco is that you can add more than 1 meat. read more

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Love this place! tried the street tacos, chile relleno, and chicken enchiladas, so far. all delicious! Salsa Verde reminds me of the food that Macayo's served. Excellent service. Definitely going to try more dishes. chips and beans appetizer served for free. read more

Food was excellent and service ..nice place..very clean ..large portions of food and salsa bar

Delicious, simple food with a great price. This is a great spot for families in my opinion. It was quiet on a Friday night so we had amazing service and our food came out fast. Portions were good, but not overwhelming. They have a ton of options so I look forward to trying something else next time. We didn't leave with any leftovers. I've also had their catering at a friend's party which was amazing so I would definitely recommend that! read more

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This place is cute, clean and service was great. As for the food, it was on point, DELICIOUS! We had 6 in our group and every single one of us enjoyed what we ordered. Their sauces were very flavorful. Enjoy the pictures. Warning, you might want to lick your screen. Lol enjoy read more

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The food at Salsa Verde is consistently great- the menu choices are a little different than the typical Mexican restaurant, and are always great. I particularly like the breakfasts. Service is always excellent. And a great salsa bar! read more

I give these guys credit -- they're trying. On our most recent visit they'd changed their menu format, and now have a device for running your credit card right at the table. Just like they do in most civilized countries like Canada and in Europe. They're raised their prices, but they've added a complimentary bowl of chips that you can pair with any of the great salsas in the salsa bar. And now you get a little dollop of sour cream and guacamole with your entree. As always, great friendly service. Lots of free parking. We still think if this place looked more like a restaurant and less like a fast food place, they'd have a better dinner trade. We'd also like to see them stock a light beer -- maybe Corona Light? read more

At first glance, I didn't think it was a sit down restaurant. But once you go in, the place is very clean and modern. Our server was so sweet and friendly, I regret not getting her name. The food was delicious! I was blown away by the enchiladas! Seriously recommend eating here if you get the chance! Visiting from LA and if I'm ever back in Tucson, I'm definitely going to come back. read more

Salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I didn't know Salsa Verde had a different location (pantano and Broadway) until yesterday that I was checking for places to have lunch. This restaurant is one of my favorites and located 3894 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 FOOD: good flavors and good portions as well. I had today chicken taco rolls (crispy roll tacos) and they were delicious with a side of rice. They received me with some beans and chips and the salsa bar is available with any garnish you will need for your entree. Salsas, veggies, lemon and others. Check out the percherones or machetes (warning: they are big ones) so you will have some left overs. Prices are reasonable as well. SERVICE; I was welcome and sat on a clean and comfortable table. It was before noon so I'm not sure how busy they can get but anyways they have the space for big groups if needed. AMBIANCE : comfortable modern Mexican style. Clean place. Have some TVs and music playing. read more