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Salsa a la Salsa - Downtown (Nicollet)

4.1 (59)
$30 and under
Mexican
1420 Nicollet Av S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
Our recipes come from the central part of Mexico, and have been in our family for generations. We use the freshest and most traditional ingredients, such as corn husks, banana leaves, hominy, cactus, papaya, and pineapple. We also use spices like achiote, smoked chipotle peppers, chiltepin, and epazote, all enhanced by marinating, grilling, and steaming. From meat, chicken, and seafood, to vegetarian and gluten free, our menu features a wide variety of items that are sure to satisfy your tastes and dietary needs. Our latest creation is an alternative to traditional Mexican chorizo. We’ve created our own recipe for soy chorizo. It’s vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and …. delicious!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer corporate lunches and full-service catering for any type of event. We have a strong background in catering and we can help you create a menu from different types of cuisine. Visit our website for more information.

What 59 people are saying

Salsa a la Salsa - Downtown (Nicollet) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

59 Reviews
  1. 13Pugs

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 7, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not fresh, chips tasted like they'd been soaked in oil and then set out for a few days. Everything has a slightly burned taste to it. Service was extremely slow.

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  2. eddie VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this place will be missed....so many meals...staff is almost like family.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice casual business meal with colleagues. Margaritas got high praise, and everyone enjoyed their dinner.

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  4. frequentdiner

    Minneapolis - St. Paul251 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice Mexican restaurant. Food is excellent.

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  5. BrendaP VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 5, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad neighborhood, poor service. Food was good, but will not be back.

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  6. Clodney

    Minneapolis - St. Paul33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was very busy, probably as a result of a volleyball tournament flooding it with big groups. So we waited about 20 minutes past our reservation time, and even when seated the staff was still trying to cope with the crowd. The food was good, and I would be willing to give them another shot to see if as I suspect the big crowds were responsible for the slow service.

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  7. MinnesotaHonest

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I was really excited to try Salsa a la Salsa based on the good reviews and nice website. I was gravely disappointed. We were looking for a restaurant near the convention center, and were planning to meet a couple of friends visiting from out of state that were in town for an event. Our reserved table was available, and had menus. The server initially took our drink order and brought the (1 free) round of chips and tiny bowls of salsa. Once our friends arrived, it took a long time for the server to come back for their drink order, an additional long time for them to bring the drinks, and another long time to come back for our food order. We were not given small plates or utensils and napkins until we asked specifically for them ---- after we had received our entrees. We had to specifically ask for additional drinks and additional chips and salsa at the rare occasion that our server was in the area. Our reservation was after 7pm on a Thursday night. The restaurant was not busy.... and to top it off, I'm not convinced that the food was worth it. I have an appreciation for authentic cuisine, but my entree was not something I would get again. Perhaps the server was new? Perhaps I had high expectations as I went out on a limb to try a new restaurant with out of town friends? Either way -- I wouldn't recommend.

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  8. DeVonneR

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I actually made a mistake and made reservations for the down town salsa ala salsa but we were at Midtown global market location. We had a great time at the staff was wonderful the food was wonderful it was a fun night out!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is ok, not super memorable but definitely not bad in any way. The poor service however and how loud it is makes it hard for me to give a rating of any more than 2 stars. We waited an exceptionally long time before our food came out and unfortunately once it was served we never saw our server again. Again the food was ok but definitely not anywhere near good enough to overcome the poor service and poor ambience. I don’t think I’ll go back or recommend it to anyone I know.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Chicken in the burrito was bad/overcooked/ burnt and cold. The sauce on the burrito was tasty. About 5 patrons for lunch.

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FAQs

Salsa a la Salsa - Downtown (Nicollet) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 813-1970.

Salsa a la Salsa - Downtown (Nicollet) is rated 4.1 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / Loring Park

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1420 Nicollet Av S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    15th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loring Park
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Happy Hour, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer corporate lunches and full-service catering for any type of event. We have a strong background in catering and we can help you create a menu from different types of cuisine. Visit our website for more information.
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