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La Margarita Express

515 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301-3731
503-371-7960
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Ranked #25 of 182 restaurants in Salem
Cuisines: Mexican
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- 7 May 2013
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Sheridan, Oregon
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70 reviews 70 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

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.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

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

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Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Tasty margaritas and good mexican food. Its located in down town Salem only a few blocks from the University

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Portland, Or
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44 reviews 44 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

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

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oregon
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11 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

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... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012 via mobile

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!

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Salem, OR
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40 reviews 40 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

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.

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Dallas, Oregon
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134 restaurant reviews
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

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... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011 via mobile

Looking for other places that were closed on Monday night. Tried this place and was pleasantly surprised. Whole family enjoyed! Highly recommend!

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Salem,OR
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25 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

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... More

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