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    The Salsa Grill

    4.3 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Delicious food. I usually don't stop at food trucks by myself but I saw this place. This place was really good. Decided to stop by got the carne torta. They move from locations to location check them out.

    Best food truck in town!
    Todd J.

    I've been to my share of food trucks in my day. Recently, this truck started posting up near my work at the corner of 17th street and Santa Ana Ave. After seeing half our staff constantly stuffing their faces with delicious looking Mexican food, I decided to give it a whirl! They offer a variety of menu items that all look delicious. My coworker swears by the quesadilla that looked stuffed with carne asada! I've only got the tacos and don't see the need to venture any further as I'm so happy every time I get them! The Al Pastor is the best I've had EVER! Tacos are better than any brick and mortor place in town! The salsa is really where it's at! Can thank you guys enough for parking next to our place! A must try!!!

    Steak tacos
    David R.

    The good, the bad and my personal recommendation. This place is awesome!! They are here to stay, they have a permit from the city and we are so happy because the food is bomb. So I'm getting a haircut and one of the guys says he is going for tacos and if anyone wanted one. I ordered just one and it was supper yummy. I called the wide and told her that I was bringing home dinner. That was a week again and today is my 3rd time getting food to go. Everything is good, the tacos are great and the taquitos are awesome. They have several sales to choose from and I like the green and also the orange. If there was something we could but in the "bad" category it would be that they don't have a traditional red Mexican salsa. I highly recommend that you order the chicken tacos and also the chicken taquitos. My wife, the kids and even grandma loved them. This place is awesome and I hope you check them out.

    Do it for the tacos!
    Leah B.

    There are NOT words to express how much I LOVE this taco truck! I eat here every Thursday, and they treat me so great! There are no better tacos in Southern California. They seriously treat me like family and the food is always in point. If you want to find out where they are on any given night just give them a call.

    Chicken tacos
    Bethany G.

    SO good, everything is amazing. There is not one bad item on the menu. Also, their salsas are AWESOME!! My favorites are the orange salsa and the green creamy salsa

    Salsa Gril taco truck

    Great tacos. Good taste. They use yellow tortilla, total game changer. Recommended, if you live in Costa Mesa. They post up on Costa Mesa on Newport Blvd and Hamilton.

    Salsa Grill :)
    Jake N.

    I love this food truck we come here every Thursday to get our tacos when it's near our apartments. Amazing tacos, the quesadillas are to die for as well. The options are great for the whole family. Keep up the great work!

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    Great tacos. Plenty of options. Food truck so follow it to different stops in Costa Mesa daily and evening

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    Food is great and affordable and the people are amazing!!! I really love their homemade salsas!

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    5 years ago

    The lengua tacos are . Oh my goodness! I haven't had them in years!!! I'm coming again. Thank you for being close to home.!

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    4 years ago

    Best taco truck ever! Never had a bad experience drive 20 min just for their tacos. Highly recommend!!!

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    5 years ago

    Really good street tacos, nothing fancy! The pastor is on the trompo which is my favorite. Just overall straightforward tacos.

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    Best tacos in Costa Mesa are on the east side. Most authentic tacos in the area. Priced great

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    They have everything here and the service is good I got a burrito and a hot dog so good

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    4 years ago

    Delicious food especially their pastor tacos. The salsa is fantastic I highly recommend it. Very friendly and fast service.

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    4 years ago

    The whole team is ALWAYS super kind and nice to My husband and I each time we stop by.The food is ALWAYS great too. Highly recommend!

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    5 years ago

    Best food ever! Love The burrito and tacos delicious! We get food here every Thursday at Sofi Laguna Hills apartment. It's worth the drive!

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    I've been going here for as long as I can remember and their service is always topnotch! Definitely recommend!

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