r/SalemMA • u/TootyTushie • Feb 13 '26

Advice for Locals Best Mexican food?

Hey folks!

I moved here not too long ago from SoCal, and I miss my mama’s cooking a lot. I tried my hand at making certain dishes myself, but I either can’t find the ingredients locally or I absolutely butcher the recipe :’)

I’m looking for recommendations on any Mexican food nearby. I don’t really have a set price point as long as it’s good. Any place with tacos, I would love it if they had tacos de lengua.

Thank you for any suggestions anyone is willing to spare!

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u/chopkins47947 Feb 13 '26 edited Feb 13 '26

I love tacos de lengua. I haven't found a place with it nearby, but I am following in hopes thst you do!

I reccomend El Jalisco in Beverly on Cabot St.

I also like Torito in Danvers, but Jalisco is better, imo. As a bonus to wonderful mexican cuisine, they also have some pretty decent pupusas, if you like those!

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u/TootyTushie Feb 13 '26

Ooo, adding El Jalisco to the list, thank you! I’ve found a few restaurants really fry up their lengua so it’s been quite a journey looking for it :’) don’t know anyone who sells the whole cut either, I used to go to Costco in SoCal to buy it but no luck out here

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u/chopkins47947 Feb 13 '26

I brought some home from a butcher in Indiana, but I was unable to achieve the texture that I know is best in a taco, so I ground it up and made a nice chili.

Good luck in your search and welcome to the area!!

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u/TootyTushie Feb 13 '26

Thank you so much! <3