Salsa’s 4 Taqueria — Restaurant in Newington

The word "hidden gem" is throw around often in the foodie world. So often enough, that it's almost annoying when people use it because when you go to the business's Yelp page they have 10,000+ reviews. Lol. Well, it's obviously not hidden very well is it? Anyway, Salsas 4 Taqueria IS a hidden gem, but hidden in plain sight...

Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right in a old-looking plaza with a state credit union, a regular bank and a learning center of sorts is this gem. The outside just doesn't look like much and the sign isn't too elaborate either. There is parking out front of course since it's in a plaza so there's nothing to worry about. Once inside it's just like a traditional Mexican spot. Dimly lit, colorful walls painted with the colors of the Mexican flag, cheap wooden chairs and exposed brick. It's exactly what you want to see from a place like this.

Service: I've never eaten inside the restaurant because I always order online. This place doesn't even have its own website because they don't need it. You can order online through various services, but I personally go through Yelp. So I just go in, give my name and my order is usually ready.

Food: So on their menu is something I've never seen before called a tlayuda. It's a handmade dish in traditional Oaxacan cuisine, consisting of a large, thin, crunchy, partially fried or toasted tortilla covered with a spread of refried beans, asiento (unrefined pork lard), lettuce or cabbage, avocado, meat (usually shredded chicken, beef tenderloin or pork), Oaxaca cheese, and salsa. Tlayudas are typical of Oaxaca and receive their name thanks to the particular texture of the tortilla. Unlike a soft tortilla, like those we usually see at taco stands or in the store, tlayudas are usually larger, heavier, and more consistent than a soft tortilla. They offer 4 types and I went with the Guelaquetza Tlayuda which is protein heavy filled with carne asada, chorizo, and al pastor. This this is SO DENSE and so delicious! I'm 5'9", 260 pounds and I could only eat half of this thing. It was so filling and I LOVED IT. It's the only thing I've ever eaten from here. Lol.

Value: The Guelaquetza Tlayuda is $18.00 and 100% worth it. Period.

I loved this place! It's nearby to where I live so I plan on paying this place many more visits in the...

Friday evening, the wife was in the mood for Tacos, and I did not want to go to the Mexican restaurants we usually go to - not that they are bad, but I wanted to try something different. We wanted authentic Mexican tacos. After a Google search, we decided to go here, to "Salsas 4 Taqueria" for dinner. We were going to eat there at the restaurant, but it was like a sauna inside. Seriously need to get/fix Air Conditioning not only for customers, but your staff is going to overheat in there. That is really the only bad thing... That, and they sell Coke A Cola products, which I'm not a fan of. The staff was friendly and greeted us promptly, answering our questions in regards to the menu. After ordering, we were told the food would be ready if a little bit, to which I replied to take their time as I would rather have quality over speed. The prices are reasonable. The food tasted very fresh. It would have probably been even better if we ate it there, but again, it was sooo hot inside. We had the tacos. I had 3 ground beef Taco Supremes and wife type individual had one Baja Fish and the other was a chicken taco. The tacos came with a couple/few sauces that added to the flavor. Fix the A/C and swap out the coke for something less political and you really have something there. Overall, we liked this place and will be back. Update (8/14/2021); Returned here and tried the Philly Steak Burrito and it was very good. Staff was...

I ordered biriani tacos and chicken quesadillia for delivery. I was really excited by the good reviews and couldn't wait to try their food. When I received my food I noticed a black hair in my birria taco (picture in review) kind of disappointing because I was very hungry. I only ate the other 2 tacos that didn't have hair. They were mediocre, the beef was very dry and had no flavor or spice. The consume was also flavorless it needed salt or meat in it, I feel like my Ramen soup broth has way more flavor honestly. The quesadilla was also mid, they forgot to add my sour cream on the side, chicken was dry as well and no seasoning once again, my lettuce was wilted/turning color a bit. I wasn't impressed. I've had better food from the food trucks and they also include more sides with the quesadilla like radishes, peppers, lime, salsa and stuff like that besides just lettuce. I don't think I'll be reordering from here. Presentation was good minus the...