Salazar
Mexican restaurant · Elysian Valley ·
Mesquite-grilled steaks, chops, seafood, and vegetables
Mesquite-grilled steaks, chops, seafood, and vegetables
"What often gets lost in the boozy horchatas, house-made tortillas, and sprawling patio at Salazar is the fact that this Eastside Mexican spot does a very good steak. Both the porterhouse and the hangar steak here are tremendous, and when placed inside the previously mentioned tortillas, things get even better. Make sure the tres leches cake makes an appearance at the end." - brant cox
"Salazar is an innovative Mexican restaurant in Frogtown with some of the best margaritas in town. They’ve opened back up with daily lunch and dinner on their sprawling patio covered with desert foliage (the whole place feels a bit like a peyote trip, and we’re here for it). Also, they’re taking reservations for the first time ever." - brett keating
"Salazar is usually filled with kids during the day. Plain and simple, this entirely outdoor Mexican restaurant in Frogtown is a kid haven, with margarita-sipping parents doing their best to have a good time while also keeping one eye on their children playing in their preferred habitat: gravel. There isn’t an official kids’ menu to speak of, but as we see it, even the most demonic kids will rarely pass up a quesadilla." - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park
"Salazar is a hot spot for families (and dogs) because of its relaxed atmosphere and expansive, breezy outdoor patio surrounded by trees — there’s also enough space for children to walk around if they get restless. While there isn’t a dedicated kids’ menu, there are plenty of dishes little ones can enjoy, including cheesy quesadillas, guacamole, and chips. Pro-tip: Order your kid a regular agua fresca (the selection here includes dragonfruit, tamarind, and horchata); adults can get theirs spiked for an additional cost." - Nicole Adlman
"At that inevitable point in the visit when they start not-so-subtly dropping hints about you moving back East, it’s time to make a visit to Salazar. When you can comfortably drink horchata and eat delicious tacos served on housemade tortillas while sitting outside at the end of October, you’ve answered the question for them." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating