Salsa Mexican Grill is an amazing restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa. They offer delicious Mexican-inspired dishes, craft tequila flights, and a range of other cocktails. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting, and the staff are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a memorable experience.
The food is delicious, and you’ll find plenty of classic Mexican dishes like nachos, burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. The flavors are mild yet full of character, and the ingredients are always fresh and of the highest quality. The portions are generous, so you’re sure to get your money’s worth.
The drinks selection is impressive, with a great selection of craft tequila flights. The cocktails are all expertly made and taste amazing, and you’ll find something to suit every taste. The restaurant isn’t only about the food and drinks – it’s also about the atmosphere. The decor is modern and stylish, and the vibe is always relaxed and laid back.
When it’s someone’s birthday, the staff will break out into a special song, and the patrons at other tables often clap along and cheer. It’s a truly unique and enjoyable experience. Overall, Salsa Mexican Grill is a fantastic restaurant with great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Whether looking for a delicious meal or just a night out with friends, you’re sure to have a great time.
Salsa Mexican Grill ‘Platitos Starters’
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| JALAPEÑO POPPERS | Jalapeños stuffed with our signature cheese filling | R69 |
| BACON JALAPEÑO POPPERS | Jalapeños stuffed with our signature cheese & bacon filling | R75 |
| CORN & CORIANDER CROQUETTAS | Roasted corn & fresh coriander cheese croquettes crusted with panko crumbs, served with coriander & lime mayonnaise. | R75 |
| BACON & SPRING ONION CROQUETTAS | Crispy bacon & spring onion cheese croquettes crusted with panko crumbs, served with a chipotle mayonnaise. | R79 |
| GORDITA | Tortilla pockets filled with marinated chicken, coriander, peppers, red onion & chipotle crema | R79 |
| CALAMARI POPPERS | Fried calamari tubes stuffed with our signature cheese filling & served with a homemade jalapeño pesto sauce. | R89 |
| CHIPOTLE NACHO CHIPS & DIP | Nachos drizzled with a smoky chipotle sauce & cucumber and red onion salsa, served with guacamole & sour crema. | R89 |
| MEXICAN CHICKEN LIVERS | Chicken Livers in a smoky chipotle sauce served with pita | R95 |
| TACOS AL GUSTO | Six mini soft shell tacos: skirt steak & pineapple, prawn & avocado, chicken & spicy guacamole | R119 |
| PRAWN TOSTADAS | Crispy tortillas with avocado salsa grilled prawns with a honey & coriander dressing. | R129 |
| COCONUT PRAWNS | Panko & coconut prawns with mango habanero sauce | R135 |
| FULL WINGS DE POLLO (BBQ, citrus, or chipotle) | 4 Full Wings | R69 |
| FULL WINGS DE POLLO (BBQ, citrus, or chipotle) | 8 Full Wings | R129 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Ensalads (Salads Menu)
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| AVOCADO SALAD | Avocado, red onion, cucumber, tomato with a lime dressing | R99 |
| MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD | Black beans, olives, feta, chargrilled corn & nachos served on a bed of lettuce with tomato, red pepper, spring onion, basil, avocado & jalapeño dressing. Add Chicken | R129 R36 |
| POLLO SALAD | Chicken breast, avocado, feta, tomato, red onion, chargrilled corn, almond flakes & lettuce, served with a cilantro dressing. | R155 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Burritos Menu
Toasted Flour Tortilla Wrapped Around a Fiesta of Fillings
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHIMICHANGA | Deep-fried burrito with chicken, chili corn, fajita vegetables & mozzarella | R115 |
| CHICKEN | Brown & wild rice, caramelized onion, butternut, tomato, cucumber, lettuce & feta | R125 |
| NACHO CRUSTED | Nacho-crusted chicken strips, avocado, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle crema, pickled cabbage & sour crema. | R129 |
| CALAMARI | Panko-crusted calamari strips, coriander rice, pico de gallo, red cabbage, roasted corn, sour cream, mozzarella & lime coriander crema. | R129 |
| ORIGINAL | Skirt steak strips, coriander & lime rice, fajita vegetables, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce & cheddar | R135 |
| TRES AMIGOS | Three mini burritos: beef, pico de gallo, mozzarella & black beans; chicken, butternut, lettuce & feta; BBQ pulled pork, lettuce, cabbage slaw & cheddar | R135 |
| MEXICAN CRUNCH | Mexican mince, tomato, guacamole, nacho chips, fresh coriander, cheddar & chipotle crema | R139 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Enchiladas Menu
Two Tortillas Filled With Coriander and Lime Rice, Our Signature Salsa, Cheddar, and Spring Onion, Topped With Melted Mozzarella and Salsa. Mild or Spicy
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Vegetarian | R119 |
| Chicken | R129 |
| Mexican Mince | R135 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Signature Nachos & Guacamole
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| MILD OR SPICY HALF FULL | R89 R159 |
| ADD EXTRA TOPPINGS! | |
| PICKLED JALAPEÑO | R16 |
| BLACK BEANS | R20 |
| SOUR CREMA | R20 |
| BACON | R35 |
| CHICKEN | R39 |
| MEXICAN MINCE | R39 |
| PULLED PORK | R55 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Quesadillas
| Item | Description | Half | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSHROOM | Mushrooms, pickled jalapeño, mild salsa, red onion & mozzarella | R79 | R115 |
| ACAPULCO | Chicken, mozzarella, sweet & tangy pineapple salsa & caramelized onion | R99 | R145 |
| GRINGO | Skirt steak strips, mozzarella, feta, pico de gallo, guacamole, peppers & jalapeños | R109 | R159 |
| SAMBA | Pulled pork, mozzarella, feta & PEPPADEW® piquanté peppers | R119 | R169 |
| CHICKEN FOLDED QUESADILLA | Foldover tortilla with nacho-crusted chicken, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, mild salsa, sour cream & mozzarella with shoestring fries | N/A | R135 |
| BEEF FOLDED QUESADILLA | Foldover tortilla with skirt steak strips, pico de gallo, guacamole, fajita vegetables, mild salsa, sour cream & mozzarella with shoestring fries | N/A | R145 |
| EL CHAPO’S QUESADILLAS | 3 mini quesadillas: bacon & mozzarella, skirt steak strips & fajita vegetables, chicken, mozzarella & PEPPADEW® piquanté peppers | N/A | R155 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Tacos Menu
Choose: Hard Shell Taco (Gluten Free), Soft Shell Tortilla, Puffy Patron or Butter Lettuce Shell
| Item | Description | 2’s | 3’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILANGA | Chicken strips, coriander & lime rice, fajita vegetables, sweet & tangy salsa, lettuce & guacamole | R109 | R159 |
| MEXICANO | Skirt steak strips, coriander & lime rice, lettuce, fajita vegetables, chili corn, red hot salsa & cheddar | R109 | R159 |
| PUFFY PATRÓN STEAK | Unique deep-fried tortilla filled with adobo marinated skirt steak strips, lettuce, coriander, red onion & sour crema | R115 | R169 |
| LOS NACHOS | Nacho-crusted chicken strips, sour crema, pickled cabbage slaw, lettuce, pico de gallo & chipotle crema. | R125 | R179 |
| CALAMARI | Panko-crusted calamari strips, red cabbage, roasted corn, sweet & tangy pineapple salsa, sour crema. | R149 | R209 |
| TACO CARNITA | BBQ pulled pork, pickled cabbage slaw, lettuce, sour cream & cheddar | R149 | R209 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Taquitos
3 Fried Tortillas and Mozzarella, Served With Salsa, Sour Crema, and Pico de Gallo Filled With a Protein of Your Choice
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Chicken | R135 |
| Skirt steak | R135 |
| Baja prawns (6) | R199 |
| Sirloin (250g) | R209 |
| Fillet (200g) | R229 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Sides Menu
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| JALAPEÑO BOTTLE CAPS – Sliced jalapeños in a deep-fried batter | R30 |
| SWEET POTATO CRISPS | R35 |
| SHOESTRING FRIES | R39 |
| SIDE SALAD – Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber & red onion | R49 |
| AVOCADO RELLENOS – Avocado with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, spring onion & coriander | R59 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Platters to Share
| Platter | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| TAQUITO PLATTER | Fried Tortillas with chicken & mozzarella, BBQ pulled pork & mozzarella, chopped skirt steak & mozzarella. All are served with salsa, sour cream & pico de gallo | R245 |
| SEAFOOD PLATTER | Platter with three calamari poppers, three prawn tostadas & a serving of coconut prawns | R325 |
| TORTILLA PLATTER | El Chapo’s quesadillas, tres amigos & chicken taquitos | R399 |
| MEATY PLATTER | Half chicken, grilled arrachera sirloin & quarter pork ribs, two tortillas, two gorditas, guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo | R539 |
Mexican Grills
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHILLI CON CARNE | Mexican mince & beans, coriander & lime rice topped with cheddar & mozzarella | R129 |
| TORTILLA BURGERITOTM | 200g pure beef patty, nacho chips, guacamole, red onion, tomato, secret burrito sauce, folded in a soft tortilla with shoestring fries | R135 |
| FLAME-GRILLED CHICKEN | Served with shoestring fries. Allow 30 minutes of cooking time – Half – Full | R119 R199 |
| GRILLED ARRACHERA SIRLOIN (250G) | Traditional Mexican sirloin steak with pico de gallo & shoestring fries – Add cheese & jalapeño sauce | R179 R39 |
| FILLET STEAK (200G) | Fillet steak in adobo marinade with traditional pickled red onion & shoestring fries | R199 |
| PORK LOIN RIBS | Served with shoestring fries – 1/4 rack – 1/2 rack – Full rack | R119 R219 R299 |
| RED PRAWN & CALAMARI | Pan-grilled prawns & calamari with red rice & mushroom | R145 |
| GRILLED LAMB CHOPS | Three loin lamb chops, cucumber & red onion salsa, adobo sauce, served with shoestring fries. | R259 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Fajitas (New)
Two Tortillas, Fajita Veg, Pico de Galo, Sour Crema, and Guacamole on a Skillet With a Protein of Your Choice
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| Chicken | R149 |
| Skirt steak (250g) | R165 |
| Baja prawns (6) | R199 |
| Sirloin (250g) | R209 |
| Fillet (200g) | R229 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Desserts Menu
| Dessert | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| ICE CREAM (3 SCOOPS) | Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla | R45 |
| MEXICAN FLAN | Traditional Mexican caramel dessert | R69 |
| TRES LECHES | Traditional Mexican ultra-light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture, topped with fresh strawberries | R69 |
| TACO PANCAKES | Three taco pancakes filled with light strawberry cream, fresh strawberries & chocolate mousse with Crunchie® bits | R75 |
| STRAWBERRY GAZNATES | Tortilla cone dusted with cinnamon sugar, filled with a light strawberry cream & topped with fresh strawberries. | R85 |
| CHURROS | Traditional Mexican fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar & served with ice cream – Grande (3) – Más Grande (6) – El Más Grande (9) | R75 R135 R195 |
Salsa Mexican Grill Medio Regio Set Menu-R219
Prices specified are per person. Only available for tables of 10 or more. Food is served on shared platters.
| Category | Item |
|---|---|
| STARTERS | |
| Spicy or Mild Nachos | |
| Spicy or Mild Jalapeño Poppers | |
| MAINS | |
| Beef BurgeritosTM | |
| Chicken Taquitos | |
| Acapulco Quesadillas | |
| Original Burritos | |
| DESSERT | |
| Churros |
Salsa Mexican Grill Grande Especial Set Menu-R349
Prices specified are per person. Only available for tables of 10 or more. Food is served on shared platters.
| Category | Item |
|---|---|
| STARTERS | |
| Spicy or Mild Nachos | |
| Coconut Prawns | |
| Mexican Chopped Salad | |
| MAINS | |
| Beef BurgeritosTM | |
| Calamari Poppers | |
| Bacon Jalapeño Poppers | |
| Wings De Pollo | |
| El Chapo’s Quesadillas | |
| Tres Amigos | |
| DESSERT | |
| Churros | |
| Strawberry Gaznates |
Salsa Mexican Grill Mucho Lucho Set Menu-R259
Prices specified are per person. Only available for tables of 10 or more. Food is served on shared platters.
| Category | Item |
|---|---|
| STARTERS | |
| Spicy or Mild Nachos | |
| Wings De Pollo | |
| MAINS | |
| Bacon Jalapeño Poppers | |
| Chicken Taquitos | |
| Tres Amigos | |
| BBQ Ribs | |
| Gringo Quesadillas | |
| DESSERT | |
| Churros |