La Salsa Verde – Mexican
La Salsa Verde pulses with the vibrant energy of an authentic taqueria, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of slow-simmered meats and the rhythmic chop of the cleaver against the butcher block. Succulent cuts of beef head, cheek, and tender tongue are braised to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, while indulgent "queso" tacos offer a decadent harmony of charred proteins enveloped in a golden, gooey embrace of melted cheese. Each bite delivers a soulful explosion of traditional flavor, inviting diners to pull up a chair and savor a masterclass in the art of the street taco.
3225, South Garland Avenue, Garland, TX, 75041 https://lasalsaverdetaqueria.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at La Salsa Verde
Halal at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boing, Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter and Large Fresh Fruit Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hawaiian Torta, Beef Head Taco and Beef Tongue Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Boing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Boing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boing, Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter and Large Fresh Fruit Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boing, Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter and Large Fresh Fruit Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at La Salsa Verde
La Salsa Verde in Garland has 10 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sua-Queso Taco, Chori-Queso Taco and Hawaiian Torta. 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 La Salsa Verde
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| House Burrito | 180.2 g | 76.4 g |
| Spanish Torta | 35.3 g | 73.7 g |
| Cubana Torta | 68.5 g | 66.6 g |
| Milanesa Torta | 49 g | 42.2 g |
| Hawaiian Torta | 33.4 g | 39.2 g |
| Quesa-Birria Plate | 24.3 g | 25.1 g |
| Beef Tongue Taco | 10.4 g | 24.3 g |
| Beef Head Taco | 6.5 g | 23.5 g |
| Chule-Queso Taco | 47.2 g | 23.3 g |
| Chori-Queso Taco | 46.6 g | 23.2 g |
| Sliced Beef Tongue Taco | 6.5 g | 17.4 g |
| Ceci-Queso Taco | 7.1 g | 15.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Steamed Tacos
Served with chopped onion, cilantro, radish & lime
- Beef Head Taco: Beef head, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Beef Cheek Taco: Beef cheek meat, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime
- Lean Beef Taco: Lean beef meat, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime
- Beef Tongue Taco: Beef tongue, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Sliced Beef Tongue Taco: Sliced beef tongue, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Back of Beef Tongue Taco: Back of beef tongue, fried or steamed, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime
Tacos with Cheese
- Faji-Queso Taco: Beef fajita with melted cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceci-Queso Taco: Cured meat with melted cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori-Queso Taco: Chorizo with melted cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sua-Queso Taco: Suadero with melted cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chule-Queso Taco: Pork chop with melted cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastor-Queso Taco: Sweet spicy pork with melted cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, radish, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
Tortas
Mexican sandwiches served with beans, mayo, ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions & avocado
- Cubana Torta: Breaded pork steak, pork leg, sausage, ham, cheese, beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Torta: Breaded pork steak, chorizo, beans, mayo, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Torta: Ham, pineapple, beans, mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa Torta: Breaded pork steak, beans, mayo, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Combined Burrito: Eggs, beans, cheese and choice of two meats Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Burrito: Eggs, beans, fajita, carnitas, onion, tomato, jalapeno & cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morning Tacos: 3 tacos in flour tortilla, eggs with choice of potato, chorizo, bacon, sausage or ham Available at: breakfast, brunch
Specialties
- Quesa-Birria Plate: 2 Birria meat quesadillas, corn tortilla dipped in consomme, pickled onions, habanero peppers, cilantro, fresh onions Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Large Fresh Fruit Water: Agua Fresca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Boing: Mexican fruit drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coffee
- Bottled Water
Desserts
- Flan: Mexican custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about La Salsa Verde
- Is La Salsa Verde halal-friendly?
- Yes. La Salsa Verde has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boing, Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter and Large Fresh Fruit Water.
- What can I eat at La Salsa Verde on a halal diet?
- Boing, Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter and Large Fresh Fruit Water carry the halal tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Salsa Verde have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Boing and Mexican Soda 1/2 Liter.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Salsa Verde?
- House Burrito, at roughly 76.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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