Las Salsas

This is a perfectly passable Mexican place. Yeah, the ambiance is just barely beyond that of a basement, replete with kids running everywhere and a playpen right next to the cash register, but at least they put up decorative flags. But, hey, it's a divey Hammond taqueria, so it's not as if my decor expectations weren't met. Another expectation that was met is that it would be cheap, which it was.

My friend and I ordered tortas al pastor, which were unlike any we'd had prior. Instead of the pork being more stew-like, it appeared to simply be chopped, lightly seasoned and pan-fried. Personally, I thought it was just fine but my friend was a little disappointed, although she mentioned that the ownership at this place changes so frequently that it could be different the next time.

Las Salsas also has the type of extensive menu you'd expect to see at a Mexican restaurant that actually caters to a primarily Mexican clientele, including but not limited to things like tripe, but they also serve simple American items like burgers should you go with a friend or a child who's not adventurous when it comes to Mexican food. Likewise, there is a giant cooler full of every flavor of Jarritos you could imagine, in addition to other Mexican and American sodas, if you're craving sweet drinks. Also a plus, the horchata was perfectly prepared: sweet, but not overpoweringly so.

The best Mexican place around? Not really. But if you live or work near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Memorial Park or Hammond City Hall (or are meeting a friend who does for lunch, as I was), it's a decent place to grab a quick, inexpensive meal.