Salvador’s Bakery
3790 Silverton Rd NE, Salem, OR, 97305
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Address :
3790 Silverton Rd NE
Salem, OR, 97305 - Phone (503) 363-9934
- Website https://salvadorsbakery.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Erin H.
Well I just can't ever return. Although my first visit was exceptional, my second and third positively sucked. The meat in my tacos (pastor) was tough and dry my second visit but my quesadilla was OK. And even though something gave my guts a bad time, I decided that it must be a fluke and returned a third time. This third visit was ridiculous. I ordered another quesadilla but was not given the same thing I had received at my other two visits. See my first picture, and then see the new one. Can you see the glaring difference? Same price, totally different item. Not to mention the tortilla was as hard as a rock. I tolerated the surly attitude of the staff the first two times because the food was great. What I won't do is put up with a shitty attitude and shitty food. As if there aren't enough authentic Mexican food joints in this town! Goodbye Salvador.
(1)Hannah C.
Salvador's Bakery is awesome in so many ways. The food is delicious for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, they have a wonderful spread of condiments including delicious salsas, the horchata (Mexican rice drink with cinnamon) is yummy, the staff are friendly, and they have pinatas covering the ceiling, which my two-year old and I really enjoy! It is also very reasonably priced. Being a vegetarian, I used to order the veg. burrito, which is very good. My new favorite is to order tacos with beans, rice and queso fresca (watch out: they're filling!). Two of these tacos is usually enough for me unless I am starving, then I go for three and overstuff myself. At the end of your meal you might be tempted by some of the gorgeous baked goods in the display cases. Salvador's also carries a small amount of Mexican grocery items such as tamale wrappers, Masa flour, tortilla presses, bottled salsa and much more. This place is worth checking out!
(5)Thomas F.
Salvador's makes some of the best (and most spicy!) salsa I have ever had and has great prices too. I always look forward to my trips to get food there.
(5)Bo L.
These guys (and girls) are awesome. I ordered a few carne asada tacos and they were AMAZING - probably some of the best I've eaten in Salem. Their soft taco shells were hands down the best part for me. I would eat here every day if I could. I also ordered a few pastries as well - a few churros and donuts. It was all amazing. The prices were great, the staff was very friendly and informative (especially on my first visit). And though I didn't order any, their selection of other pastries and meats appeared great. It's a great little shop that I highly recommend to anyone who is wanting some great food and a great selection.
(4)Cyrus C.
Undoubtedly the best taqueria in Salem. They also have lots of pan dulce and a pretty good carniceria. Oh and chicharrons, with or without meat, bring a little tear to my eye.
(5)Ethan C.
I love the chicken burrito here. Throw some hot sauce on it and it tastes like heaven. Great hot sauce on the tables. The Tamales are great too! High quality chicken in the burrito and its clean, beans don't run everywhere.
(5)Rick H.
Overpriced and uncomfortable seating. Counter people pay more attention if you are not a gringo. I have had intestinal issues after eating. Take your money to Ambertos.
(1)Rachel S.
Salvador's is not just a bakery. It's an entire Mexican market, and it's the best one in town. Here you can buy various meats, cheeses, vegetables, spices, tortillas, and other groceries and goods for a fairly reasonable price. Though I must admit my favorite section of Salvador's is their bakery. Their donut twist is AMAZING and those pink swirly coconut cakes are seriously to die for. I would eat here every single day if I had the money and didn't have to worry about the calories!
(5)Stefani P.
Unfortunately Salvador's isn't as fabulous as everyone says it is (not even close), which was really disappointing. The area its in is run down and dumpy, but Salvador's itself is mostly clean - and colorful! I did have to ask a gal to come wipe down a table as all the empty ones hadn't been bussed yet (and she definitely let me know I was being a problem for her), and there were some flies buzzing around, which is never appetizing. Obviously the bakery is the real going concern here - all their Mexican pastries and baked goods looked gorgeous and fresh. I have never had Mexican baked goods, except churros (which are delicious), but if I ever decide to try them, I would come to Salvador's. We were there for lunch, however, as reviews rate the food as being authentic and amazing. It's not - except for their beans, which were really, really good. When I first walked in I saw only Mexican people eating - which gave me hope that it would be authentic and delicious. Sorry to say, that's not the case. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They bring you your food when it's ready - or not ... my friend's food was brought out, but mine never was. I guess it didn't occur to the gal who brought my friend's food that I probably wanted to eat, too. After waiting 5-10 minutes, I went to the counter to ask about it, and it was obvious they had forgotten ... but weren't at all concerned or apologetic. My friend had the chicken tacos - and that's exactly what she got... chicken meat (it looked stewed) in a small tortilla. No cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce - nothing. A fellow yelp reviewer messaged me and said that you're supposed to put your own toppings on at their "topping bar", which I did briefly see when I was taking pictures, but thought it was some sort of buffet. That makes me mad - the wait staff should TELL you about the topping bar. Grrrrrrr.... I HATE BAD SERVICE!!!! With or without toppings, my friend said the tacos were "just OK". Came with rice & beans. As I said, the beans were delicious, but the rice was awful. Completely flavorless, and the texture was as if it had been sitting out on the counter for a week ... dry, crispy, like little rocks. Terrible. Rice at Mexican restaurants always seems to me like a throwaway item, which is a real disappointment because I love rice, and Mexican rice in particular (when it's done right). Salvador's is say just another failed Mexican rice. I had pork tamales, which were OK. The meat to masa ratio was good. The masa was good - spicy, flavorful. But the meat was dry and stringy. They serve the food on Styrofoam plates with tiny plastic forks. Fail. The "service" here is non-existent. I thought maybe it was because we were the only two gringos in the entire place the 2 hours we were there (and believe me - we got the looks that let us know they thought we were in the wrong place!), but no - I watched how the three gals waited on all who came in, and they had the same "I couldn't care less" attitude for everyone. Not impressed. And, again, I have to question - do the people in Salem know what good food is?!?!? I keep trying these places that people are reviewing with 4 & 5 stars, saying they have the best food in town, only to be sorely disappointed. Step up your game, Salem!!! Won't go back to Salvador's.
(1)Dustin C.
Small, intimae location. Great food and no bs staff. Had the pork carnita torta for lunch. Big, filling, and inexpensive with a pop. "I paid 6 bucks." Salsa bar is the bees knees! Providing a great variety of different salsas and picos. Definite return to, and pass it on about this little place!
(4)Erika R.
UPDATE TO INITIAL REVIEW after second visit. 1st visit on a Friday: We stopped in to eat and got our favorite beef lengua tacos, a chicken taco, a beef lengua burrito, and chicharrones. The salsa bar was exceptional - cabbage or cabbage with tomatoes and cilantro, radishes, lime wedges, grilled chilis, and a good selection of salsas, and guacamole. There's a chill case with good Mexican beer along with another for sodas and bottled water. There's a display case with some delicious looking pan de dulce. I was too full to get any but did pick up a bag of duritos to go (it's Friday and I will need some munchies to go along with my "it's Friday at last beverages"). 2nd visit on a Saturday: I hate to downgrade a review and I don't think I ever have in all my yelping years but when an establishment has employees that act like JERKS, a downgrade is in order. Yesterday we enjoyed the fresh fried chicharrones, the tacos and burritos so much that the bf and I returned today for more. We took the food home and discovered the chicharrones were disgusting. Terribly dry, hard, and old and resembling over cooked pork jerky. You'd lose a tooth or three trying to eat these things. The bf took them back and was given attitude instead of service. The cashier told him that the lighting in the place made the chicharrones seem darker and that they were not old. (They were DEFINITELY not fresh. They were over cooked and terrible.) Among other customer service no-no's, she actually had the cojones to talk about my bf while he was still standing there at the counter. Tsk, tsk, Salvador's employees. Your employees made a bad situation worse. All you had to do was swap the bad for some decent chicharrones. Now all our money will be spent at other places.
(1)Kaye F.
Having just moved here from Texas I was weary about finding any good tamales in Salem. Thanks to the review from Chuck B. I made my way to Salvador's Bakery today to grab a dozen for Christmas. First off, the place doesn't have much parking - I wound up parking on the backside of the bakery near the dumpster. no biggie - i had tamales on the brain! Upon entering I see a small meat counter, small baked goods area, some tables and cold drinks. But NO TAMALES! I was super bummed. I waited in line to ask the counter girl if they had frozen tamales for sale and to my surprise she said yes! (note: there were no signs advertising tamales, or any pricing for them ANYWHERE.) They have chicken and pork. I opted for the chicken. These tamales are HUGE! I've never seen tamales this enormous before - and honestly they are, hands down, the BEST tamales I have ever had. The big chunks of chicken mesh quite well with the cilantro and whatever Heavenly spices they use. It was $14/dozen. I hope they have these year-round!
(5)Tasha P.
Their vegetarian burrito is NOT vegetarian! Quite the misnomer. The rice is the non-veg part. Luckily I asked first. (It has chicken broth, which has both chicken and cow in it.) The quesadilla I had instead was okay (just okay, nothing to write home about), and their dessert was decent. They also have an assortment of grocery-type items, like packaged foods, soap, etc. I came with friends, but probably wouldn't come back on my own because of the nonvegetarian vegetarian burrito issue.
(2)Eric G.
Delicious and generously portioned tacos, some of the best I've ever had. The tamales were also amazing! There's a huge selection of baked goods, too and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
(5)Jane S.
A few weekends ago, my dad, his old high school chum, and I went on a Salem taco spree. We found plenty of delightful new spots in town to chow down on auténtico Mexican grub (I'll never be finished chiding all the gringos in Salem whose experience with Mexican cuisine stops at Taco Bell and Jalisco style family dining - support the good stuff, dammit) but good ol' Salvador's won the day with their incredible chicharron con carne tacos. Don't be scared of the pork skin - it's more or less the same cut as a real Italian pancetta, and it's crisp and chewy and full of strong juicy porky flavors. When the friendly lady behind the counter asks you if you prefer red or green sauce, skip both and hit up Salvador's salsa bar. Everything is good, but for a novel flavor experience sample the ground roasted peppers in oil. Remember to stir up the good stuff from the bottom.
(5)Lisa G.
I ordered a Tres Leches cake from Salvador's Bakery for my boyfriend's birthday party. It was beautiful! Lot's of folks and lot's of great food. I was a little worried that everyone would be too full to eat cake. That was not the case. The cake WAS the party! it was so delicious and flavorful, but not overly sweet! Everyone loved it! Only one piece left over, which we shared while we cleaned up! I will never order a cake from any other place. By the way, the cake went really well with Champagne!
(5)Jennifer B.
I need to talk about this disgusting "pastor" burrito I just received. One bite into it, I get chunks of black mysterious objects in my mouth that tasted like soapy, metallic pieces of a used S.O.S. pad. I would wager that's exactly what it was! I'm still feeling nauseated just thinking about it. Aside from that, the meat itself is disgusting- I'm referring to the soggy mess that sits along the side of the flavorless rice in the burrito. Any cook with a basic knowledge of food would not call this meat "pastor". If that weren't enough to deter me from ever stepping foot into this place again (which it definitely is!), there is also the memory of the pathetic $1.99 charge for mediocre salsa and a $4.99 charge for a "veggie bar" that consists of wilted lettuce and dried up onions that were probably cut days ago. One of my biggest pet peeves about mexican take out is having to pay for salsa. Do they not want me to like my burrito? They should be happy to give me salsa- especially considering how disgusting the food is! It's like eating bad meat loaf and not having any ketchup to cover up the flavor. And, it's just pathetic. If they have to charge for salsa, something is very wrong in the first place. Lesson learned. You have been warned.
(1)Peter B.
This is my favorite Mexican place in the whole state. The Tacos and burritos are fantastic and atmosphere is spot on. The pastor is my favorite on the menu. I've been coming here for a long time and the food never disappoints. The food is cheap, fresh, and authentic. The salsa bar is the icing on the cake. They have sauces for everyone's liking and it's all super fresh. I highly recommend for any one looking for a good Mexican fix.
(5)Eva C.
Love this place for the champorado and tortas...my favorites! But the BEST thing ever is the cake...Mi Hojas!!! It is gorgeous and delicious! Can't wait for the next occasion to order it again! ***UPDATE 5/1/2015-I'm told they no longer make the mi hojas cake. :(
(4)Sophie B.
Obviously cooked and ran by good people who have never stepped foot into a Taco Bell.. i had a carnita quesadilla and a got a few pastries the lady told me where called 'rocks' and then said the spanish name, which of course i went, que? oh, si! , grazie. because i mix my languages up. but my heart is in the right place and these things are huge and heavy and i can see the resemblance to rocks but that is where they stop... cakey, crumbly, sweet but no so cloyingly sweet it makes you sick... reminds me of what many american places call a 'scone'.. which is nothing like an english scone. Although i bet there are more than a few women cooks whose family eats these 'rocks' begrudgingly because, well, they are like, rocks! The carnita quesadilla is homemade. i love a good simple pulled pork but the rest of it, i haven't even conceived of before today... honestly i don't know what the cheesy and creamy stuff is but i will ask next time i go back. probably tonight.. what???? the place was clean and well stocked, i felt as though i had walked into Mexico... the lady was patient with my ignorance... And all this for UNDER $6.... that is what blows me They also have a butcher shop and grocery with all sorts of things i sorta recognized and much i didn't and i was a very interesting and educational trip :) I will return... muchas gracias!!!
(5)Yard Mall S.
The veggi burrito was a big hit and we can't wait to try the pastries. All for less then $11. What a great deal this place is!
(5)Jacob C.
My wife sent me to Salvador's to get a sandwich (torta) about a year ago. It was good but nothing to bother writing a Yelp review about. A couple weeks back I stopped in to grab a couple of pastries. These were easily the best donuts I have ever had. I like a custard filled donut and these were spectacular. They were crispy, greasy, custardy, heavy, and delicious all at the same time. I will go back in a couple weeks to try some tacos. If the tacos are as good as I am hearing this will become a five star review.
(4)Jonna W.
Fresh, delicious pastries, pretty inexpensive too. I got half a dozen generously sized pastries for under $5. Don't know what to get? Try a little of everything! The pink crescent thingies and the pie/turnover/empanada thingies are especially yummy.
(5)Sophie B.
Obviously cooked and ran by good people who have never stepped foot into a Taco Bell.. i had a carnita quesadilla and a got a few pastries the lady told me where called 'rocks' and then said the spanish name, which of course i went, que? oh, si! , grazie. because i mix my languages up. but my heart is in the right place and these things are huge and heavy and i can see the resemblance to rocks but that is where they stop... cakey, crumbly, sweet but no so cloyingly sweet it makes you sick... reminds me of what many american places call a 'scone'.. which is nothing like an english scone. Although i bet there are more than a few women cooks whose family eats these 'rocks' begrudgingly because, well, they are like, rocks! The carnita quesadilla is homemade. i love a good simple pulled pork but the rest of it, i haven't even conceived of before today... honestly i don't know what the cheesy and creamy stuff is but i will ask next time i go back. probably tonight.. what???? the place was clean and well stocked, i felt as though i had walked into Mexico... the lady was patient with my ignorance... And all this for UNDER $6.... that is what blows me They also have a butcher shop and grocery with all sorts of things i sorta recognized and much i didn't and i was a very interesting and educational trip :) I will return... muchas gracias!!!
(5)Yard Mall S.
The veggi burrito was a big hit and we can't wait to try the pastries. All for less then $11. What a great deal this place is!
(5)Hannah C.
Salvador's Bakery is awesome in so many ways. The food is delicious for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, they have a wonderful spread of condiments including delicious salsas, the horchata (Mexican rice drink with cinnamon) is yummy, the staff are friendly, and they have pinatas covering the ceiling, which my two-year old and I really enjoy! It is also very reasonably priced. Being a vegetarian, I used to order the veg. burrito, which is very good. My new favorite is to order tacos with beans, rice and queso fresca (watch out: they're filling!). Two of these tacos is usually enough for me unless I am starving, then I go for three and overstuff myself. At the end of your meal you might be tempted by some of the gorgeous baked goods in the display cases. Salvador's also carries a small amount of Mexican grocery items such as tamale wrappers, Masa flour, tortilla presses, bottled salsa and much more. This place is worth checking out!
(5)Thomas F.
Salvador's makes some of the best (and most spicy!) salsa I have ever had and has great prices too. I always look forward to my trips to get food there.
(5)Bo L.
These guys (and girls) are awesome. I ordered a few carne asada tacos and they were AMAZING - probably some of the best I've eaten in Salem. Their soft taco shells were hands down the best part for me. I would eat here every day if I could. I also ordered a few pastries as well - a few churros and donuts. It was all amazing. The prices were great, the staff was very friendly and informative (especially on my first visit). And though I didn't order any, their selection of other pastries and meats appeared great. It's a great little shop that I highly recommend to anyone who is wanting some great food and a great selection.
(4)Cyrus C.
Undoubtedly the best taqueria in Salem. They also have lots of pan dulce and a pretty good carniceria. Oh and chicharrons, with or without meat, bring a little tear to my eye.
(5)Eva C.
Love this place for the champorado and tortas...my favorites! But the BEST thing ever is the cake...Mi Hojas!!! It is gorgeous and delicious! Can't wait for the next occasion to order it again! ***UPDATE 5/1/2015-I'm told they no longer make the mi hojas cake. :(
(4)Erin H.
Well I just can't ever return. Although my first visit was exceptional, my second and third positively sucked. The meat in my tacos (pastor) was tough and dry my second visit but my quesadilla was OK. And even though something gave my guts a bad time, I decided that it must be a fluke and returned a third time. This third visit was ridiculous. I ordered another quesadilla but was not given the same thing I had received at my other two visits. See my first picture, and then see the new one. Can you see the glaring difference? Same price, totally different item. Not to mention the tortilla was as hard as a rock. I tolerated the surly attitude of the staff the first two times because the food was great. What I won't do is put up with a shitty attitude and shitty food. As if there aren't enough authentic Mexican food joints in this town! Goodbye Salvador.
(1)Jennifer B.
I need to talk about this disgusting "pastor" burrito I just received. One bite into it, I get chunks of black mysterious objects in my mouth that tasted like soapy, metallic pieces of a used S.O.S. pad. I would wager that's exactly what it was! I'm still feeling nauseated just thinking about it. Aside from that, the meat itself is disgusting- I'm referring to the soggy mess that sits along the side of the flavorless rice in the burrito. Any cook with a basic knowledge of food would not call this meat "pastor". If that weren't enough to deter me from ever stepping foot into this place again (which it definitely is!), there is also the memory of the pathetic $1.99 charge for mediocre salsa and a $4.99 charge for a "veggie bar" that consists of wilted lettuce and dried up onions that were probably cut days ago. One of my biggest pet peeves about mexican take out is having to pay for salsa. Do they not want me to like my burrito? They should be happy to give me salsa- especially considering how disgusting the food is! It's like eating bad meat loaf and not having any ketchup to cover up the flavor. And, it's just pathetic. If they have to charge for salsa, something is very wrong in the first place. Lesson learned. You have been warned.
(1)Peter B.
This is my favorite Mexican place in the whole state. The Tacos and burritos are fantastic and atmosphere is spot on. The pastor is my favorite on the menu. I've been coming here for a long time and the food never disappoints. The food is cheap, fresh, and authentic. The salsa bar is the icing on the cake. They have sauces for everyone's liking and it's all super fresh. I highly recommend for any one looking for a good Mexican fix.
(5)Ade W.
very expensive for food that are dry and you can tell that its old by the looks and taste..i will never come here and I recommend people not to come here
(1)Stefani P.
Unfortunately Salvador's isn't as fabulous as everyone says it is (not even close), which was really disappointing. The area its in is run down and dumpy, but Salvador's itself is mostly clean - and colorful! I did have to ask a gal to come wipe down a table as all the empty ones hadn't been bussed yet (and she definitely let me know I was being a problem for her), and there were some flies buzzing around, which is never appetizing. Obviously the bakery is the real going concern here - all their Mexican pastries and baked goods looked gorgeous and fresh. I have never had Mexican baked goods, except churros (which are delicious), but if I ever decide to try them, I would come to Salvador's. We were there for lunch, however, as reviews rate the food as being authentic and amazing. It's not - except for their beans, which were really, really good. When I first walked in I saw only Mexican people eating - which gave me hope that it would be authentic and delicious. Sorry to say, that's not the case. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They bring you your food when it's ready - or not ... my friend's food was brought out, but mine never was. I guess it didn't occur to the gal who brought my friend's food that I probably wanted to eat, too. After waiting 5-10 minutes, I went to the counter to ask about it, and it was obvious they had forgotten ... but weren't at all concerned or apologetic. My friend had the chicken tacos - and that's exactly what she got... chicken meat (it looked stewed) in a small tortilla. No cheese, lettuce, tomato, sauce - nothing. A fellow yelp reviewer messaged me and said that you're supposed to put your own toppings on at their "topping bar", which I did briefly see when I was taking pictures, but thought it was some sort of buffet. That makes me mad - the wait staff should TELL you about the topping bar. Grrrrrrr.... I HATE BAD SERVICE!!!! With or without toppings, my friend said the tacos were "just OK". Came with rice & beans. As I said, the beans were delicious, but the rice was awful. Completely flavorless, and the texture was as if it had been sitting out on the counter for a week ... dry, crispy, like little rocks. Terrible. Rice at Mexican restaurants always seems to me like a throwaway item, which is a real disappointment because I love rice, and Mexican rice in particular (when it's done right). Salvador's is say just another failed Mexican rice. I had pork tamales, which were OK. The meat to masa ratio was good. The masa was good - spicy, flavorful. But the meat was dry and stringy. They serve the food on Styrofoam plates with tiny plastic forks. Fail. The "service" here is non-existent. I thought maybe it was because we were the only two gringos in the entire place the 2 hours we were there (and believe me - we got the looks that let us know they thought we were in the wrong place!), but no - I watched how the three gals waited on all who came in, and they had the same "I couldn't care less" attitude for everyone. Not impressed. And, again, I have to question - do the people in Salem know what good food is?!?!? I keep trying these places that people are reviewing with 4 & 5 stars, saying they have the best food in town, only to be sorely disappointed. Step up your game, Salem!!! Won't go back to Salvador's.
(1)Dustin C.
Small, intimae location. Great food and no bs staff. Had the pork carnita torta for lunch. Big, filling, and inexpensive with a pop. "I paid 6 bucks." Salsa bar is the bees knees! Providing a great variety of different salsas and picos. Definite return to, and pass it on about this little place!
(4)Kaye F.
Having just moved here from Texas I was weary about finding any good tamales in Salem. Thanks to the review from Chuck B. I made my way to Salvador's Bakery today to grab a dozen for Christmas. First off, the place doesn't have much parking - I wound up parking on the backside of the bakery near the dumpster. no biggie - i had tamales on the brain! Upon entering I see a small meat counter, small baked goods area, some tables and cold drinks. But NO TAMALES! I was super bummed. I waited in line to ask the counter girl if they had frozen tamales for sale and to my surprise she said yes! (note: there were no signs advertising tamales, or any pricing for them ANYWHERE.) They have chicken and pork. I opted for the chicken. These tamales are HUGE! I've never seen tamales this enormous before - and honestly they are, hands down, the BEST tamales I have ever had. The big chunks of chicken mesh quite well with the cilantro and whatever Heavenly spices they use. It was $14/dozen. I hope they have these year-round!
(5)Tasha P.
Their vegetarian burrito is NOT vegetarian! Quite the misnomer. The rice is the non-veg part. Luckily I asked first. (It has chicken broth, which has both chicken and cow in it.) The quesadilla I had instead was okay (just okay, nothing to write home about), and their dessert was decent. They also have an assortment of grocery-type items, like packaged foods, soap, etc. I came with friends, but probably wouldn't come back on my own because of the nonvegetarian vegetarian burrito issue.
(2)Eric G.
Delicious and generously portioned tacos, some of the best I've ever had. The tamales were also amazing! There's a huge selection of baked goods, too and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
(5)Jane S.
A few weekends ago, my dad, his old high school chum, and I went on a Salem taco spree. We found plenty of delightful new spots in town to chow down on auténtico Mexican grub (I'll never be finished chiding all the gringos in Salem whose experience with Mexican cuisine stops at Taco Bell and Jalisco style family dining - support the good stuff, dammit) but good ol' Salvador's won the day with their incredible chicharron con carne tacos. Don't be scared of the pork skin - it's more or less the same cut as a real Italian pancetta, and it's crisp and chewy and full of strong juicy porky flavors. When the friendly lady behind the counter asks you if you prefer red or green sauce, skip both and hit up Salvador's salsa bar. Everything is good, but for a novel flavor experience sample the ground roasted peppers in oil. Remember to stir up the good stuff from the bottom.
(5)Lisa G.
I ordered a Tres Leches cake from Salvador's Bakery for my boyfriend's birthday party. It was beautiful! Lot's of folks and lot's of great food. I was a little worried that everyone would be too full to eat cake. That was not the case. The cake WAS the party! it was so delicious and flavorful, but not overly sweet! Everyone loved it! Only one piece left over, which we shared while we cleaned up! I will never order a cake from any other place. By the way, the cake went really well with Champagne!
(5)Ethan C.
I love the chicken burrito here. Throw some hot sauce on it and it tastes like heaven. Great hot sauce on the tables. The Tamales are great too! High quality chicken in the burrito and its clean, beans don't run everywhere.
(5)Rick H.
Overpriced and uncomfortable seating. Counter people pay more attention if you are not a gringo. I have had intestinal issues after eating. Take your money to Ambertos.
(1)Rachel S.
Salvador's is not just a bakery. It's an entire Mexican market, and it's the best one in town. Here you can buy various meats, cheeses, vegetables, spices, tortillas, and other groceries and goods for a fairly reasonable price. Though I must admit my favorite section of Salvador's is their bakery. Their donut twist is AMAZING and those pink swirly coconut cakes are seriously to die for. I would eat here every single day if I had the money and didn't have to worry about the calories!
(5)Erika R.
UPDATE TO INITIAL REVIEW after second visit. 1st visit on a Friday: We stopped in to eat and got our favorite beef lengua tacos, a chicken taco, a beef lengua burrito, and chicharrones. The salsa bar was exceptional - cabbage or cabbage with tomatoes and cilantro, radishes, lime wedges, grilled chilis, and a good selection of salsas, and guacamole. There's a chill case with good Mexican beer along with another for sodas and bottled water. There's a display case with some delicious looking pan de dulce. I was too full to get any but did pick up a bag of duritos to go (it's Friday and I will need some munchies to go along with my "it's Friday at last beverages"). 2nd visit on a Saturday: I hate to downgrade a review and I don't think I ever have in all my yelping years but when an establishment has employees that act like JERKS, a downgrade is in order. Yesterday we enjoyed the fresh fried chicharrones, the tacos and burritos so much that the bf and I returned today for more. We took the food home and discovered the chicharrones were disgusting. Terribly dry, hard, and old and resembling over cooked pork jerky. You'd lose a tooth or three trying to eat these things. The bf took them back and was given attitude instead of service. The cashier told him that the lighting in the place made the chicharrones seem darker and that they were not old. (They were DEFINITELY not fresh. They were over cooked and terrible.) Among other customer service no-no's, she actually had the cojones to talk about my bf while he was still standing there at the counter. Tsk, tsk, Salvador's employees. Your employees made a bad situation worse. All you had to do was swap the bad for some decent chicharrones. Now all our money will be spent at other places.
(1)Jacob C.
My wife sent me to Salvador's to get a sandwich (torta) about a year ago. It was good but nothing to bother writing a Yelp review about. A couple weeks back I stopped in to grab a couple of pastries. These were easily the best donuts I have ever had. I like a custard filled donut and these were spectacular. They were crispy, greasy, custardy, heavy, and delicious all at the same time. I will go back in a couple weeks to try some tacos. If the tacos are as good as I am hearing this will become a five star review.
(4)Jonna W.
Fresh, delicious pastries, pretty inexpensive too. I got half a dozen generously sized pastries for under $5. Don't know what to get? Try a little of everything! The pink crescent thingies and the pie/turnover/empanada thingies are especially yummy.
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