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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
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
Appetizers
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $11.5: Tortilla chips topped with refried beans, ranchera sauce, melted cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Diabla Appetizer - $8: Shrimp sautéed in spicy chile de árbol sauce, garlic, and wine. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupusas - $12: Three grilled masa cakes filled with black beans and cheese, topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with tangy coleslaw. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $12: Hearts of palm in a traditional ceviche style. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Taco Salad - $14: Large fried flour tortilla shell filled with beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cilantro Soup (Cup) - $6: Chicken and vegetable soup. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Hominy Soup (Cup) - $6: Bowl of chicken and hominy soup. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Bean Cilantro Soup - $8: Hearty vegetables and white beans soup served with avocado, cilantro, onions, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carnitas Platter - $19: Traditional roasted, shredded pork dish. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Diabla - $18: Chicken breast strips sautéed in garlic, wine, butter, and spicy chile de árbol sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $21: Grilled thin-sliced 8 oz. seasoned charbroiled Arrachera steak. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Diabla - $18.5: Shrimp sautéed with garlic, wine, and a spicy chile de árbol sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $17: Sautéed peppers, onions, garlic, chipotle, wine, and lime juice. Served with cheese, sour cream and tortillas. Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken in Mole Poblano - $20: Chicken breast strips sautéed in mole sauce. Served with one black bean tamale, rice, and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa a la Salsa Enchiladas - $20: Chicken breast strips sautéed in spicy Devil Mary sauce. Served with two cheese enchiladas and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus with Jackfruit - $18: Cactus strips and jack fruit sautéed in light chipotle sauce, served with rice, grilled vegetables, and tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos and Tacos
- House Burrito - $14: Large flour tortilla filled with meat, rice, beans and green sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa a la Salsa Burrito - $15: Our house burrito topped with Devil Mary hot sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popular Burrito - $15: Large flour tortilla filled with meat, rice, beans, green sauce, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Burrito - $15: Large four tortilla filled with fish, rice, beans, green sauce, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $16: Deep fried burrito filled with meat, rice, beans, and green sauce. Topped with ranchera or green sauce and melted cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $16: Two shrimp tacos topped with avocado slices and tangy cole slaw. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $14: Two fish tacos on a corn tortilla filled with fish, tangy cole slaw, and avocado. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos al Pastor - $15: Contains soy. Served with rice and fried plantains. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Guacamole - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cream - $2.5
- Spanish Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $7: Sweet plantains fried to a golden brown. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Chips - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pico de Gallo - $1.5
Desserts
- Pineapple Tamale - $6: Warm pineapple tamale with vanilla ice cream and cranberry chutney. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream & Buñuelos - $6: Vanilla ice cream on a crispy cinnamon and sugar buñuelo topped with chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chimi Cheese - $6: Filled with cheesecake and topped with raspberry sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Orange Caramel Flan - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cactus Berry Sorbet - $6: Cactus and raspberry sorbet served in a chocolate cup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Tamale - $7: Served with oatmeal ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- 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. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- 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.
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