Burrito Way 503 — Restaurant in Salem

FRESH, FRESH, FRESH!!!!!!!!!!There is nothing more exciting than fresh authentic Mexican food. My first impression is how clean the restaurant is outside (YES OUTSIDE) and inside. Had the privilege to meat the owners and the chefs yesterday (12.29.19) for dinner and lets talk about how welcome and friendly they are. It felt as I was walking in to my my family’s house.

Chips, guacamole and salsa were on point. Nice crispy chips that were not oily and fresh guacamole with fresh salsa with so much flavor. I was excited about the chilaquiles on the menu. House made tortilla chips tossed in a red sauce with onions, sour cream, queso fresco and a over easy egg. Another dish that I ordered was the sope. Deep fried corn cake pinched to created a rim that holds all your flavorful toppings.

Listen, who does not like fresh to order food? So patience is key here. By the time you receive your food you will see the amount of love that has been put here and will appreciate every bite you take.

Grand opening will be...

Their chicken wasn't cleaned properly so I just don't "expect" chewing on cartilage and bone in a burrito.(maybe the managers do, I don't know). I ordered all 3 sauces to give them a try being a sauce fan myself, I give two of the three complete failures. The Verde served is one of the better ones for sure, but instantly negated then forgotten after the two that sounded nice were tossed after a little taste. "Them" being some weird form of peanut sauce that isn't even good by itself, and the second is a avocado "salsa" or sauce in which I've never been so disappointed in my life. More bland then any sauce at any store. Their only saving grace at this moment is the Verde sauce and guacamole that was fresh and full flavors other restaurants fear to include.

I hope they take feedback seriously, taking a look at their bare bone website I can only assume they do not. The potential is huge, but basic things need to...

I have been to Las Gorditas Ricas several times and home to return several more! This review is about today’s experience because it was so unique. I walked in and everyone was wearing masks and social distancing. There was hand sanitizer right by the door. A cheerful woman asked me if I was ready to order and I mumbled something about trying something different (up until today, I had only tried the tacos), perhaps a bowl. She said she was getting a bowl too. Well, I ordered mine and the other cheerful woman got hers and we got to talking. She was the owner! And she loves the chicken fajita bowl (which I can’t wait to try next time)! She works so so so hard to keep the quality, recipes, and reputation of her restaurant at the highest level. She cares about her community- is was so evident from my conversation with a total stranger. I wish this restaurant the very best!...