Salsa a la Salsa – Mexican
Salsa a la Salsa pulses with the vibrant energy of a Latin kitchen, where the air is fragrant with the scent of charred chiles, fresh cilantro, and warm, griddled masa. Guests can dive into zesty plates of citrus-cured ceviche and golden pupusas before exploring a menu rich with smoky chipotle-infused quesadillas and the fiery, bold kick of shrimp diabla. Whether tucked away with a comforting bowl of chicken cilantro soup or sharing a mountain of crisp nachos, every meal feels like a spirited celebration of traditional flavors and modern zest.
Elliot Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 +16128724140 https://salsa-alasalsa.squarespace.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its succulent and well-prepared dishes, guests frequently rave about the delicious pasta and the high quality of the ingredients. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment as ideal for special occasions, noting that the welcoming and attentive service creates a truly memorable dining experience.
Menu
- Quesadillas - $12: Large grilled flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Nachos - $11.5: Tortilla chips topped with refried beans, ranchera sauce, melted cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chipotle Chicken or Black Bean Quesadilla - $15: Large flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese, spicy shredded chicken OR black beans, chipotle, onions, and cilantro. Served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Diabla Appetizer - $8: Shrimp sautéed in spicy chile de árbol sauce, garlic, and wine. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Pupusas - $12: Three grilled masa cakes filled with black beans and cheese, topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tangy coleslaw. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ceviche - $12: Hearts of palm in a traditional ceviche style. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Taco Salad - $14: Large fried flour tortilla shell filled with beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chopped Mexican Salad - $9.5: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, queso fresco, black beans, fried tortilla strips, avocado, and grilled chicken. Tossed in jalapeño dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Cactus Grilled Chicken Salad - $10: Sautéed cactus strips topped with grilled chicken breast, avocado, queso fresco, tomatoes, cilantro, and onions. Served with tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Cilantro Soup (Cup) - $6: Chicken and vegetable soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Hominy Soup (Cup) - $6: Bowl of chicken and hominy soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- White Bean Cilantro Soup - $8: Hearty vegetables and white beans soup served with avocado, cilantro, onions, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Carnitas Platter - $19: Traditional roasted, shredded pork dish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Chicken Diabla - $18: Chicken breast strips sautéed in garlic, wine, butter, and spicy chile de árbol sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Tamale Platter (2) - $14: Corn meal masa wrapped in corn husks and filled with pork, chicken, black beans, or vegetables. Topped with green or ranchera sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Carne Asada - $21: Grilled thin-sliced 8 oz. seasoned charbroiled Arrachera steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Diabla - $18.5: Shrimp sautéed with garlic, wine, and a spicy chile de árbol sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Fajitas - $17: Sautéed peppers, onions, garlic, chipotle, wine, and lime juice. Served with cheese, sour cream and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Three Amigos Enchiladas - $18: Three enchiladas filled with cheese and meat, topped with green, ranchera, and mole sauces, cream, queso fresco, and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken in Mole Poblano - $20: Chicken breast strips sautéed in mole sauce. Served with one black bean tamale, rice, and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Salsa a la Salsa Enchiladas - $20: Chicken breast strips sautéed in spicy Devil Mary sauce. Served with two cheese enchiladas and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tacos Meal - $14: Two tacos filled with choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo, or cilantro, onions, and green sauce. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cactus with Jackfruit - $18: Cactus strips and jack fruit sautéed in light chipotle sauce, served with rice, grilled vegetables, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- House Burrito - $14: Large flour tortilla filled with meat, rice, beans and green sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Salsa a la Salsa Burrito - $15: Our house burrito topped with Devil Mary hot sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Popular Burrito - $15: Large flour tortilla filled with meat, rice, beans, green sauce, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Fish Burrito - $15: Large four tortilla filled with fish, rice, beans, green sauce, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chimichanga - $16: Deep fried burrito filled with meat, rice, beans, and green sauce. Topped with ranchera or green sauce and melted cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Tacos - $16: Two shrimp tacos topped with avocado slices and tangy cole slaw. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fish Tacos - $14: Two fish tacos on a corn tortilla filled with fish, tangy cole slaw, and avocado. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tacos al Pastor - $15: Contains soy. Served with rice and fried plantains. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Guacamole - $7
- Sour Cream - $2.5
- Spanish Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- White Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Beans - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Fried Plantains - $7: Sweet plantains fried to a golden brown. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Extra Chips - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pico de Gallo - $1.5
- Pineapple Tamale - $6: Warm pineapple tamale with vanilla ice cream and cranberry chutney. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream & Buñuelos - $6: Vanilla ice cream on a crispy cinnamon and sugar buñuelo topped with chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chimi Cheese - $6: Filled with cheesecake and topped with raspberry sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Orange Caramel Flan - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cactus Berry Sorbet - $6: Cactus and raspberry sorbet served in a chocolate cup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Tamale - $7: Served with oatmeal ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Margarita - $8: Lime, strawberry or mango. Frozen or on the rocks.
- Tamarind Margarita - $12: Homemade tamarind mix, Cuervo Gold tequila, tajin rim.
- Mezcal Jamaica - $12: Mezcal, homemade hibiscus syrup and fresh lime juice.
- Jarritos - $4: Assorted flavors.
- Horchata - $4
- Jamaica - $4
- Soft Drinks - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Salsa a la Salsa
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not include the specific number of reviews for Salsa a la Salsa.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Salsa a la Salsa is located at 920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407 in the Midtown Global Market.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Salsa a la Salsa by visiting their official website at https://salsa-alasalsa.squarespace.com.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Ceviche works for multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, while Orange Caramel Flan is both vegetarian and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rated 4.0/5, this budget-friendly ($) spot provides excellent value through high-quality ingredients and memorable, well-prepared Mexican dishes.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offers a pleasant environment ideal for special occasions, featuring attentive service and a memorable atmosphere.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the succulent dishes, high-quality ingredients, delicious pasta, and the welcoming, attentive service in a pleasant environment.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://salsa-alasalsa.squarespace.com, though the provided information does not specify online ordering availability.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, paleo, mediterranean, and whole30, with dishes like ceviche and soups.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include citrus-cured ceviche, golden pupusas, shrimp diabla, chipotle-infused quesadillas, and the signature white bean cilantro soup.