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Salsitas
- 36 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Mexican restaurant, Restaurant ★3.0 (104)·$10–20

36 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA

3.0
People are friendly and food is great but the drive through service is horrible.The owner is aware that speaker doesn’t have great sound. Guessing there no sensor as it takes them forever to take an order and always with the excuse that sensor didn’t work. I don’t think I’ll be spending too much time again to order tacos.Giving it at 2 so owner pays attention. - Mayra Cuellar
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$10–20 per person Reported by 104 people$1–10$10–20$20–30$30–50$50–100

Salsitas Introduce

For Arizonans seeking a reliable, authentic, and satisfying Mexican food experience, Salsitas in Phoenix is a highly-regarded local staple. Nestled on Southern Avenue, this casual and welcoming restaurant has earned a reputation for delivering robust, traditional flavors and serving generous portions of classic comfort food. What sets Salsitas apart is its expansive menu that covers every craving, from hearty breakfast burritos to late-night nachos, all prepared with a clear commitment to fresh ingredients and homemade taste.

The culinary focus here is on rich, traditional Mexican cuisine, with a specialty in popular and trending dishes. The Birria section, featuring the famous slow-cooked beef stew, is a major draw. Diners can enjoy the savory, dippable Quesabirria tacos, a generous plate of Pizza Birria (a must-try for groups), or a bowl of Caldo Birria. Another customer favorite is the selection of "loaded" options, such as the Carne Asada Nachos and Papas Con Asada (Carne Asada Fries), both piled high with quality steak, beans, cheese, guacamole, pico, and sour cream—perfect for sharing or a truly satisfying solo meal.

Salsitas also excels at classic Mexican street food and substantial platters. The menu boasts a wide range of Tortas, including the complex Torta Cubana and the unique Torta Hawaiana, all served on fresh bread with ample fillings. Their Tacos come in a variety of styles, from mini street tacos with all the traditional meat options (Asada, Pastor, Lengua, Tripa, etc.) to specialty seafood tacos like the Taco De Camarón. Furthermore, they offer a full lineup of Caldos (Broths), including Caldo De Pozole, Caldo De Res, and the popular 7 Mares (7 Seas Broth), catering to those looking for a warm, comforting, and traditional soup.

Location and Accessibility

Salsitas is conveniently located on a main thoroughfare in Phoenix, making it a highly accessible spot for residents across the Valley. The physical address is positioned for easy access, especially for those looking for a quick meal on the go.

The full address is: 36 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA

Accessibility is a key priority for Salsitas, ensuring a smooth experience for all customers, whether dining in or utilizing the quick service options. The location features:

  • A convenient Drive-through for easy ordering and pickup, though customers have noted occasional wait times, suggesting patience during peak hours.
  • Dedicated Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, and Wheelchair accessible restroom.
  • Ample parking with both a Free parking lot and access to Free street parking.

Services Offered

Salsitas operates to meet the diverse scheduling needs of the Phoenix community, offering service options around the clock:

  • Dine-in service available in a casual atmosphere with comfortable Seating.
  • Essential fast-service options: Drive-through, Takeout, and Delivery.
  • Serves all day long, from early morning Breakfast and Brunch, through Lunch and Dinner, and specializing in Late-night food.
  • Accepts major Payments including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
  • A very Casual and family-friendly environment that is Good for kids and provides High chairs and a specific Kids' menu.

Features / Highlights

The Salsitas dining experience is defined by several core features that ensure a high-quality and satisfying visit:

  • Authentic and Fresh Flavors: Customers frequently praise the food as “great” and authentic, noting that it tastes homemade, often likened to food from an "abuelita's house."
  • Must-Try Birria and Loaded Dishes: The Birria offerings, especially the Quesabirria and the shareable Pizza Birria, are top recommendations. The Carne Asada Nachos and Carne Asada Fries are highly popular "comfort food" favorites.
  • Salsa Bar Adventure: A standout feature is the dedicated Salsa bar, which offers a variety of fresh salsas, including options that provide significant "heat" for spice enthusiasts.
  • Value and Portions: The restaurant provides excellent value with Generous portions across its menu, from burritos to combo plates.
  • Full Day & Night Service: The commitment to offering Late-night food makes it an essential stop for cravings at any hour, accommodating different Phoenix lifestyles.
  • Fast Service for Dining In: While the drive-through can experience delays, the overall dining service is noted for its Fast service, making it ideal for a quick bite during lunch or a speedy dinner.

Contact Information

For your next meal or for questions regarding catering/takeout, please use the following contact information:

Address: 36 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA

Phone: (602) 276-2957

What is Worth Choosing

Salsitas is worth choosing for the local Arizona user because it is the epitome of reliable, authentic Mexican comfort food with the convenience of a modern establishment. It is a genuine "hidden gem" in Phoenix that provides a true taste of Mexican tradition. Whether you are starting your day with a substantial Breakfast Burrito, grabbing a Quick bite of their popular Quesabirria during lunch, or satisfying a late-night craving for Carne Asada Fries, Salsitas consistently delivers on flavor and portion size. The friendly service and the delicious, often homemade, quality of items like their fresh tortillas and flavorful salsas create a welcoming dining experience that keeps locals coming back. For anyone in the Phoenix area looking for great Mexican food that feels like a home-cooked meal, Salsitas on Southern Ave is an excellent, all-hours choice.

Salsitas Vibe

  • Niños / Kids

  • Comida Para Niños / Kids Meal $8.27
  • Burrito

  • Burrito De Camarón / Shrimp Burrito $13.50
  • Burrito Cali $12.50
  • Burrito Clásico / Classic Burrito $11.37
  • Frijoles Y Queso / Bean And Cheese $6.00
  • Quesadilla

  • Quesadilla De Carne / Meat Quesadilla $13.44
  • Quesadilla De Queso / Cheese Quesadilla $9.37
  • Quesadilla Mar Y Tierra / Surf N Turf Quesadilla $15.54
  • Gordita

  • Gordita $6.20
  • Huarache

  • Huarache $7.23
  • Tortas

  • Torta Cubana / Cuban Torta $11.39
  • Torta Hawaiana / Hawaiian Torta $11.39
  • Torta Especial / Special Torta $11.39
  • Torta De Jamón / Ham Torta $11.39
  • Torta De Milanesa $11.39
  • Torta De Carne / Meat Torta $11.39
  • Drinks / Bebidas

  • Licuado Grande / Large Smoothie $8.28
  • Soda De Botella Grande / Large Bottled Soda $5.18
  • Licuado Chico / Small Smoothie $5.18
  • Agua Fresca Grande / Large Fresh Flavored Water $5.00
  • Café / Coffee $3.11
  • Botella De Agua / Bottled Water $1.10
  • Soda De Botella Pequeña / Small Bottled Soda $3.62
  • Champurrado $4.00
  • Agua Fresca Pequeña / Small Fresh Flavored Water $3.50
  • Soda De Lata / Canned Soda $4.06
  • Postres / Desserts

  • Churros $2.50
  • Flan $5.00
  • Fresas Con Crema / Strawberries With Cream $8.50
  • Pastel De Queso / Cheesecake $5.00
  • Arroz Con Leche / Rice Pudding $5.00
  • Hot Dogs

  • Hotdog $5.50
  • Desayuno / Breakfast

  • Burrito De Desayuno / Breakfast Burrito $8.27
  • Combo De Desayuno / Breakfast Combo $12.94
  • Caldos / Broths

  • Caldo De Pollo/ Chicken Broth $14.00
  • Caldo De Res / Beef Broth $13.97
  • Caldo De Pozole / Pozole Broth $13.97
  • Caldo Birria 32 Oz / Birria Broth 32 Oz $13.97
  • Caldo De Albóndigas $14.00
  • Birria

  • Quesabirria $4.14
  • Consomé Extra / Extra Consommé $3.30
  • Pizza Birria $35.00
  • Quesadilla De Birria $12.99
  • Papas Fritas y Nachos / Fries And Nachos

  • Papas Con Asada / Carne Asada Fries $13.50
  • Papas Fritas / Fries $4.40
  • Regular Nachos $9.92
  • Carne Asada Nachos $13.50
  • Seafood

  • 7 Mares $18.50

    Mixed seafood soup served with your choice of tortillas

  • Caldo De Camarón/ Shrimp Soup $18.50

    Shrimp soup served with your choice of tortillas

  • Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo/ Garlic Shrimp $18.50

    8 large shrimp in our garlic sauce served with rice and beans and tortillas

  • Camarones A La Diabla/ Deviled Shrimp $18.50

    8 large shrimp in our spicy deviled sauce, served with rice, beans and tortillas

  • Camarones Rancheros/ Mexican Style Shrimp $18.50

    8 large shrimp with our mexican style ranchero sauce served with rice and beans and tortillas

  • Camarones Empanizado/ Fried Shrimp $18.50

    8 large fried shrimp served with rice, beans and your choice of tortillas

  • Camarones Fajitas $18.50

    8 large shrimp in fajita style served with rice and beans and tortillas

  • Combos

  • Mini Taco Combo $13.50
  • Combo Carne / Meat Combo $13.50
  • Combo De Tacos De Enrollados / Roll Tacos Combo $13.50
  • #4 Platillo De Combo De Carne Asada / #4 Carne Asada Plate Combo $13.50
  • #3 Carne Asada Tacos Combo $13.50
  • Combo Enchiladas $13.50
  • #6 Chile Relleno Combo $13.50
  • #6 Combo De Chile Verde / #6 Green Chili Combo $13.50
  • #9 Platillo De Combo De Birria / #9 Birria Plate Combo $13.50
  • Combo Chimichanga $13.50
  • Menú / Menu

  • Mini Taco De Pastor $3.03
  • Mini Taco De Chile Verde / Green Chili Mini Taco $3.03
  • Taco Chilaca $3.48
  • Paquete #1 / Package #1 $51.41
  • Parrillada / Grill $69.61
  • Mini Taco De Buche $3.03
  • Mini Taco De Asada $3.03
  • Taco De Camarón / Shrimp Taco $5.90
  • Pescado / Fish $19.27
  • Mini Taco Lengua / Beef Tongue Mini Taco $3.03
  • Burrito Pescado / Fish Burrito $14.09
  • Tostada De Ceviche $7.48
  • Mini Taco De Carnitas / Pork Mini Taco $3.03
  • Pozole $15.54
  • Paquete #2 / Package #2 $62.12
  • Vampiro $5.51
  • Mini Taco De Chicharrón / Fried Pork Rind Mini Taco $3.03
  • Fajitas De Camarones / Shrimp Fajitas $18.20
  • Menudo $14.33
  • Paquete #3 / Package #3 $72.83
  • Taco Dorado / Golden Brown Tacos $4.69
  • Mini Taco Pollo / Chicken Mini Taco $3.03
  • Burrito Pastor $11.37
  • Mini Taco Tripa / Beef Tripe Mini Taco $3.03
  • Queso Taco / Cheese Taco $3.30
  • Mini Taco Deshebrada / Shredded Beef Mini Taco $3.03
  • Mini Taco De Cabeza $3.03
  • Mulita $4.95
  • Mini Taco Chorizo $3.03
  • Burrito De Chile Relleno $11.37
  • Burrito Chimichanga $12.32
  • Tostada De Carne / Meat Tostada $6.42
  • Acompañantes / Sides

  • Frijol De Acompañante 8 Oz / Side Bean 8 Oz $3.50
  • Tortilla De Harina / Flour Tortilla $2.00
  • Frijol De Acompañante 32 Oz / Side Bean 32 Oz $8.00
  • Queso De Acompañante / Side Cheese $2.00
  • Crema De Acompañante / Side Cream $2.00
  • Guacamole De Acompañante / Side Guacamole $2.00
  • Arroz De Acompañante 8 Oz / Side Rice 8 Oz $3.50
  • Arroz De Acompañante 32 Oz / Side Rice 32 Oz $8.00
  • Chimichanga

  • Chimichanga $11.37
  • Tacos

  • Taco Grande / Large Taco $3.00
  • Tacos Enrollados (5) / Roll Tacos (5) $8.00
  • Tacos Enrollados (3) / Roll Tacos (3) $6.61
  • Sopes

  • Sopes $5.16

Salsitas Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Salsitas Photos

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Salsitas Location

Salsitas

36 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA

Salsitas Reviews

An average rating of ★3.6 from 648 user reviews.

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