Cafe Salsera – Mexican
Cafe Salsera pulses with a rhythmic energy where the sizzle of the trompo and the rich, savory aroma of melting choriqueso invite guests into a vibrant celebration of Latin-inspired soul. The kitchen masterfully balances tradition and innovation, pairing golden-fried empanadas and crispy flautitas with bold creations like chicken curry birria tacos for a dining experience that is as spirited as it is flavorful.
2610 Elm Street, Dallas TX 75226 https://cafesalsera.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free
Diet fit at Cafe Salsera
Dairy-Free at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole and Espresso Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole and Refugiado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Elote Dog. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spiced Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole and Espresso Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole and Refugiado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Carnita Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Cafe Salsera
Cafe Salsera in Dallas has 16 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Trompo Taco Plate, Carnita Taco Plate and Chips & Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cafe Salsera
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Wings (8 pieces) | 117.5 g | 46.2 g |
| Pisco Sour | 81.9 g | 33.4 g |
| Elote Dog | 8.3 g | 26.7 g |
| Coco Loco | 77.8 g | 21.9 g |
| Flautitas | 69.5 g | 19.2 g |
| Chicharrones | 0 g | 17 g |
| Salsera Nachos | 42.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Choriqueso | 0.8 g | 10.4 g |
| Carne Asada Plate | 41.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Empanadas de Picadillo | 47.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Tres Leches Latte | 29.1 g | 9.3 g |
| Caipirinha | 61.5 g | 7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the fair pricing and consistent quality of the meals, noting that the experience offers a reliable and accessible dining option. Reviewers highlight the dependable service and straightforward menu, which provides a balanced experience for
Menu
Socialitos
Available until 11pm
- Choriqueso - $10: Melted queso Oaxaca & chorizo served with chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautitas - $8: Deep fried chicken tinga taquitos served with Mexican crema, lettuce, & pickled red onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas de Picadillo - $8: Filled with ground beef & potato, served with a side of salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Birria Tacos - $12: 4 crispy birria tacos filled with queso & curried chicken served with onions, cilantro, salsa & consome on the side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trompo Taco Plate - $9: 3 tacos honey glazed al pastor cooked on trompo, served with onion, cilantro, pineapple & salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $9: 3 corn tortillas filled with inside skirt beef, onions, cilantro, guacamole, salsa jalapeño & queso cotija Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnita Taco Plate - $8: 3 corn tortillas filled with shredded pork carnitas, onion, cilantro & habanero curtido Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsera Nachos - $12: 12 individual totopos topped with refried beans, choice of topping, queso & jalapeño served with lettuce, pico, crema, guac & salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings (4 pieces) - $8: 4 crispy chicken wings tossed in choice of sauce: mole, habanero or ancho chile dry rub. Served with celery, carrot & homemade ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings (8 pieces) - $16: 8 crispy chicken wings tossed in choice of sauce: mole, habanero or ancho chile dry rub. Served with celery, carrot & homemade ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Torta Cubana - $12: 2 bolillos made fresh in house pressed & filled with carnitas, ham, mozzarella, mustard & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Dog - $15: Bacon wrapped hot dog topped with Mexican esquites served with ketchup & hot sauce on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalisco Hot Chicken Sliders - $15: 3 house made brioche buns toasted & smothered in creamy jalapeño aioli, tomato, crispy hot fried chicken topped with pickled onion + jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Hamburguesa Sliders - $15: 3 house made brioche buns toasted with mayo & avocado filled with a thin ground beef patty topped with cheese, tomato, pickles & lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
Late Menu & Fresh Pastries
Available until 2am
- Chicharrones - $6: Crispy pork rinds tossed in lime juice & tajin served with hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Guacamole - $10: Fresh mashed avocado with pico de gallo & lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refugiado - $5: Puff pastry filled with cream cheese & guava paste Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Strawberry Cheesecake Macaron - $2: 2 pink macaron shells filled with a cream cheese frosting & homemade strawberry jam + white chocolate drizzle & graham cracker sprinkle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Street Styled Elote - $5: Corn mixed with butter, mayo, Mexican crema & queso cotija served with hot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Abuelita Croissant - $2.5: Filled with chocolate Abuelita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chips & Salsa - $6: Fresh made house salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blueberry Pie Macaron - $2: 2 lilac macaron shells with a mascarpone filling mixed with a homemade blueberry jam + white chocolate drizzle & graham cracker sprinkle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Spiked Espresso
- Spiced Espresso - $12: Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, Bumbu Spiced Rum + Cuban Espresso Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Espresso Martini - $12: Bumbu Spiced Rum, Kahlua, Cuban Espresso + touch of sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cuban Motion - $12: Frangelico, Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, Butterscotch, Kahlua + 3 leches (3 milks) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Coffee
Hot or Iced. Prices based on 12oz size.
- Tres Leches Latte - $4: Espresso + Tres Leches (3 milks)
- Cajeta Cappuccino - $4: Espresso + Cajeta (caramel made with goat's milk) + milk
- El Duende Latte - $4: Espresso + Irish cream syrup + milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Horchata Latte - $4: Espresso + Horchata
- Churro Cappuccino - $4: Espresso + cinnamon + Tres Leches (3 milks) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Abuelita's Mocha Latte - $4: Espresso + Abuelita chocolate + milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mazapan Machiato - $4: Espresso + Mazapan syrup (peanut candy) + milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mexican Vanilla Latte - $4: Espresso + Mexican vanilla syrup + milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Cocktail Catalog
- Mangonada - $14: Frozen margarita with mango, chamoy & tamarindo stick on a tajin rim
- Ginny From The Block - $14: Tanqueray Gin + St. Germain + lemon + cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Michelada - $10: Your choice of beer + lime & tomato juice + spices
- Bomba - $13: Melon, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, citrus + soda
- Pisco Sour - $12: Pisco, lemon + egg white
- Mojito - $12: Bacardi + lime + mint + soda
- Margarita - $12: Classic (on the rocks) or frozen
- Life of Pablo - $12: Don Julio Blanco, mango, jalapeño pepper + triple sec + powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Aviacion - $12: Tanqueray Gin, maraschino, creme de violette & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coco Loco - $12: Rumichata + creme de cacao + coconut water + coconut cream
- Caipirinha - $10: Cachaca 51 + brown sugar & muddled lime
- Pink Matter - $13: Strawberry & coconut mojito Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe Salsera
- Is Cafe Salsera dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cafe Salsera has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole and Espresso Martini.
- What can I eat at Cafe Salsera on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole and Espresso Martini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cafe Salsera have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Chips & Guacamole.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe Salsera?
- Wings (8 pieces), at roughly 46.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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