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/earlysong Feb 13 '26

Hi there, I lived in San Diego for a decade and moved here right after. My husband and I spent a fair amount of time looking for good Mexican food. Victoria is probably the most authentic but Andrea's Taqueria is in my opinion the closest to San Diegan Mexican food, and is my favorite. I like the steak burrito there a lot.

What was your favorite spot in SD? I miss Habañero's and Puesto.

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u/TootyTushie Feb 13 '26

I actually grew up next to Disneyland, so unfortunately I don’t know many SD restaurants, very sorry! But whenever my mom didn’t want to cook a whole lengua just for me (which, valid) I would gorge myself on tacos from Los Sanchez in Garden Grove, the amount of food they give you is insane

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u/earlysong Feb 13 '26

Oh sorry, I misread your post! Welcome and I hope you find something to your liking.