What I enjoy about La Margarita is the fact the meat is grilled over an open fire. It adds a nice taste to the food. The Express is quick and good for lunch. The portions are just right to return to work satisfied.

What I enjoy about La Margarita is the fact the meat is grilled over an open fire. It adds a nice taste to the food. The Express is quick and good for lunch. The portions are just right to return to work satisfied.
oil covers EVERYTHING. the tapas taste good but the obsessive amounts of oil detracts from the experience. I want to eat food, not just olive oil
Tasty margaritas and good mexican food. Its located in down town Salem only a few blocks from the University
We've been going here for years. Food is always fresh, as are the drinks. They have a great selection of tequila, and also have tastings. We both had a Relleno combination this time and it was excellent. They have very good Huevos Rancheros, but they are not on the menu. Correct address is 545 Ferry St. SE...Salem
When the restaurant opened under new management the food quality wasn't that great. Now the restaurant has found it's way again and the food quality is great, the prices are good, and the service is consistently good. Peak lunch rush will get you in and out in about 40 minutes, so try to go before 12 or after 1 to...
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You've gotta try the mesquite chicken enchiladas! The place is big, but the nooks and cranies make it feel cozy. The dishes & presentation seem like a cafe, but the food will amaze you!
We have been eating at La Margarita frequently for many years. Great specialties of the day and additional regular Menu. Nice variety of Taquilas available straight up and for delightful Margaritas. Pedro has a variety of Mexican Beers too and some wine.
Hmmmm. Looking at the other reviews, I wonder if most of them might be for the original La Margarita around the corner from the Elsinore rather than the fast-food-like Express at High and Chemeketa. We dined with friends at the original (since the early 1980's) before a concert at the Elsinore Theater. We were pleased that the food had improved...
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Looking for other places that were closed on Monday night. Tried this place and was pleasantly surprised. Whole family enjoyed! Highly recommend!
Pedro Gonzales is something of an icon in the Salem, OR food circle. He's been at this restaurant a long time and is a GOOD cook.
The restaurant has all the standard Mexican fare. What is outstanding are his daily specials. They are REALLY good.
La Margarita also has one of the best assortments of Tequilas around. You can order...
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