My wife and I love going here - it's the best Mex in this area of town. I love their Chile Colorado.
The service can be a bit bi-polar though. It's flip a coin as to whether we'll get great, attentive service, or ignored and rarely checked on. It's the only ding in their armor.
Pro-Tip: Ask for the Jabanero Salsa with your chips. It's super spicy, but oh so good. I didn't expect that much flavor in something so hot.
When we visited Salsa Leedos the last time (we've been several times) we were greeted by friendly staff and seated right away. Â Wasn't super busy but is was early in the day not yet dinner and too late for lunch. Â They start you out with chips, salsa, and beans which is great for kids and those who aren't a fan of salsa. Â The salsa had a little bite to it....it was delish! Â Our food came out and everything they brought looked amazing. Â And it just kept coming and coming....their portion sizes are nothing to complain about, that's for sure! Â The food was good. Â They flavor was amazing, the verde has a real kick to it. Â Just perfect. Â Highly recommend Salsa Leedos and will DEFINITELY be back again!!!
Review Source:Love everything I've ever tried. Â This is my go-to favorite Mexican place. Â Always a clean, upbeat vibe. Â The shredded beef chimichanga is my favorite! Â I love the deals they are constantly offering. Â My kids love the amazing face painter on Mondays. Â Service has always been top notch. Â I love that upper management is always involved and genuinely cares about their guests. Â They seem to know so many of the regulars. Â I will always support a company that is involved with it's community too. Â They are always willing to help out to someone in need. Â LOVE this place.
Review Source:Ribs, ribs, ribs ....... At a Mexican place. I know - crazy huh?
We've been here a few times and I like the food well enough. Great salsa, good tamales and good service. It's better than most Utah Mexican food places that I have found. Anyway on more than one occasion the ribs were recommended. Again, my initial reaction is, huh? I CANNOT BELIEVE I WAITED THIS LONG TO TRY THE RIBS. They are cooked with, brined, seasoned - whatever with green chiles and then covered with sauce. A little spicy and fall off the bone. Also , it's like a real person cooked then not a corporation where ever rib is a perfect 6 inches and formed. This is all I ever get now. And every time I do an employee or two, other than the waiter, will say " I see you got the ribs! Awesome huh?" And me, usually with my mouthful, elegantly answers, "uh huh."
Salsa Leedos is one of our mainstay restaurants. We eat dinner there at least once a month, due to the great Mexican food and friendly atmosphere. Every employee there is friendly and works hard to provide great service to the customers. The owner recognizes us and says hello every time we go there.
At Salsa Leedos, they bring you delicious complimentary chips, salsa, and bean dip - with refills. That alone is enough to keep us coming back. Salsa Leedos also have a great Taco Tuesday special. We love the fried shell, ground beef tacos, which are all-you-can-eat for around $8 every Tuesday. Seriously amazing. If I'm not there on Tuesdays, I usually order the nachos grande. These are some of the best nachos you can find in Utah, and the portion size is incredible. I am a bit of a nachos connoisseur. So you can trust me on that. Not a big nachos fan? Try the chili colorado or numerous other menu choices. All the food I have tried is fantastic.
There is nothing I can say negative about Salsa Leedos. It has great service, fair prices, and outstanding food - all of the features which make for the kind of locally-owned restaurant I love to support.
- a very satisfied, loyal customer
So we went back. It was a completely different experience. We took my dad, hoping to give him some good food. I was embarrassed. We went about three on a Saturday, we were not greeted by the enthusiastic manager this time, but our future waiter, who asked how many people we had, then passed us off to a hostess, who again asked how many people we had, I said five plus a high chair. Â She showed us to our table, but left me standing there holding my baby. Â After a few minutes I realized she wasn't going to get me a high chair, or show me where they where so I had to wander around the resturant until I found one. Then, the relleno that was so amazing just three weeks ago, was completely different and terrible. Â Three of us ordered them, all were cold inside, mine was freezing cold. I asked the waiter if these were from frozen, I had to ask him twice before he asked the cooks, they were from frozen. What the? I can get frozen food from SAMs club! I don't go to a restaurant for that! Â I knew the food was different. Â He brought be another one, but I had to ask for it, and it was the same soggy disgusting mess. Â I said I would not be eating it. Â When we got the check, the waiter gave me a five dollar of coupon that I couldn't use until my next visit ( like there would be one), and that was it. Â I had to tell him to not charge me for my meal. Â Any restaurant that served me crappy cold food should have at least taken my meal off, I shouldn't ever have to suggest it. Â No happy waiter, no manager checking on us, no yummy rellenos. The chips and salsa were still amazing. Â The queso was really good, but not as stove hot as it should have been. Â It was bad, and I had to turn into a bad customer because they were not fixing the badness. Â I haven't been this sad about an eating experience in a long time. Â Get consistent people, not just during rushes, all day, every day. Â I want my Saturday afternoon back.
Review Source:Ok, last night at Salsa Leedos I had the best fajita of my life. The spicy chipotle chicken fajita. Friendly manager: check. Great service: check. Good price: check. Awesome food: check check. There is a lot that's really great about this place. One being that the complimentary chips came to our table hot out of the fryer. Another is that when my hubby's margarita was too sweet for him, they changed it up no fuss no muss. We got our food promptly. The manager was great. I get the feeling the whole team is really invested in making sure we become repeat customers. Couple reasons why I'm leaving off the fifth star: 1. Beans were kind of bland. BUT, if you mix them with the salsa it is a nice dip for those hot out of the fryer chips. 2. Ambiance is not my fav. They kind of one-thirds-of-the-way  manage to make it feel like a cantina. The other two thirds is sports bar/strip mall eatery. So it's hard to get that full dining experience. But hey, I've been to the Mayan where u get all the ambiance u could possibly hope for and their food SUCKS! By comparison, let me just say, these guys have what really matters, and I will be coming back to Salsa Leedos very soon. I'm looking forward to trying their chile relleno.
Review Source:I've been on a year long quest for the best chile rellenos in the valley.
Well I think I've found them at Salsa Leedos, the Hatch New Mexico Fried Chile Rellenos are the best I've tasted since my search began. The Hatch New Mexico Chile (yes there is a difference) is delicious, especially when fried. It has a snap or crunch to it, unlike many I've tasted before, and the cheese and sauce is wonderful. They do other dishes quite well also, as attested to by the rest of my family. Friendly wait staff, good service and  nice portions. I'll be back....
A nice selection of fresh, delicious, expertly-prepared Mexican cuisine, served by smiling, happy people - this is what we found Salsa Leedos to be all about!
We had a great time and a very satisfying culinary experience here. We will certainly return for the innumerable other menu items that caused a couple of us to eventually just toss a coin. True story. I could have gone 13 different ways here.
So, first and foremost, our server for the evening - Kylie - was attentive, efficient, and even entertaining. We felt welcome and very taken care of.
First delivered were chips, salsa, and refried beans...yes. Chips were crispy, fresh, warm, perfectly salted - we ran out very quickly. Refried beans were good, creamy and warm. The standard salsa (my friend deemed it "regular" salsa) was nearly perfect. Anyone who knows me, knows I like heat with my spice. This salsa delivered on both fronts, without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. I would have preferred it with a bit more heat, but it was perfect for our table. Kylie brought us two other salsas to try - the green chile tomatillo was my favorite. No one appeared to be fond of the fire-roasted tomato, though.
Despite Kylie's sincere apology following my gasp at the news, my cardinal disappointment with their being OUT of the Habanero salsa (a house specialty) cannot be overstated. This is a primary force behind my desire to return to SL, ASAP. (Habanero is the best pepper. Everyone knows this.)
We ordered drinks, which had to be ordered from someone of legal age, so Kylie deferred to their Asst Manager (I think) who was also fantastic. He made us two Skinny Emerald Margaritas which were resplendent with cucumber and aloe, and tequila. Something like 150-200 calories per, most of which is the alcohol. They were yummy!
They offer their entree house specialties - like the infamous Verde - in many different forms, sizes, and price points. The menu is easy to understand and offers a lot of choices. We were all torn.
Our party of four had; Â
- Bean & Cheese burrito (huge, with rice and beans)
- Fajita Burrito (tomato-basil tortilla stuffed with veggies and chunks of grilled chicken, with rice and beans)
- Chile Colorado Platter (two small pork stuffed enchiladas covered with spicy sauce, with rice and beans)
- The Burrleedo (massive carne asada burrito stuffed with beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, etc.)
It's evident how gratifying the food is when conversation comes to a screetching halt when it shows up. With the exception of a few hungry snarls, and the clinks of forks and knives, our table was silent for some time. Everyone was very happy with their choices. It was all delicious.
I especially enjoyed the Chile Colorado. Great spice levels, complex flavors, and tender pork. Perfectly done. It was big, and I nearly finished it.
Here's what I look forward to during future visits: Baby Back Green Chile Ribs, Shrimp Fajitas, and Hatch New Mexico Fried Chile Rellenos. (I'm wondering why I'm not there right now.)
I was surprised to see no Mole on the menu. Mole is somewhat of a regional specialty, and perhaps isn't their area. But to me, Salsa Leedos' culinary team seems to be talented enough to pull it off. Â Just wishing out loud.
We doggy-bagged the small remainder portions, which were devoured with pleasure by Hubby the next day. It was that good.
Worst service ever! There was a wait  so our group went to sit at the lounge and have a drink but the manager very rudely said the lounge was closed, he then went on by insulting me in front of my family. To think that they are still in business is revolting. If you wish to be insulted and have terrible service this us the place!
Review Source:If nothing else, this place knows how to server enormous portions. Take a look at pictures of their Burrleedo... it's a giant burrito fiesta for at least 2 people.
We were seated promptly on a weekday night and served chips and salsa and drinks. The atmosphere is a mix of a sports bar and a nice Mexican restaurant with the noise and all the TVs. And then of course you have traditional Mexican-style decor and colors.
But who cares about the decor right? There are hundreds of Mexican restaurants around so how does the food stack up against others? I like it. A lot. It's hard to say I would go back when there are so many other restaurants in this area that I haven't tried yet, but I would definitely recommend it if you like Mexican food.
We ordered the Burrleedo and like I mentioned above it's huge. We could have just split that and probably even had leftovers. But we didn't know that so we also ordered the Chile Verde Platter which was pretty good. The flavors were not at all what I expected when I looked at the plate and saw a typical Mexican plate of rice, runny beans, shredded lettuce, tortillas, and cheese smothering the entire plate. The flavors were good but it took me a couple bites to get used to. And maybe that's why I liked this place... it wasn't your typical blah flavors so I'll give them credit for standing out from the overcrowded Mexican restaurant market.
If you like super mediocre non-authentic Mexican food this is the place for you. I only tried it because it got great ratings on yelp. The beans were out of a can, the salsa from a jar, and the chips out of a bag. It was very disappointing. Â You can tell a lot about a mexican restaurant when there are no Mexicans dining there and none working there either. We had the all you can eat carne asada street tacos. The meat was super dry and flavorless. And at $10 I should have gone to a taco cart and gotten the real thing. The service was ok but not enough to get me to go back.
Review Source:This is definitely up there with what I consider the white-people version of what they think Mexican food is. They give you salsa, beans and chips to start off and they all are pretty tasteless and I'm pretty sure they popped open a can and a bag in the back. In fact, when they brought out a second round of chips and beans, the beans tasted completely different than the first time. I got carne asada street tacos and the meat was actually pretty tasty, but honestly nothing special. I definitely won't return.
Review Source:My wife and I very much enjoyed our dinner at Salsa Leedos. It was quite packed on a Saturday night, but we were able to be seated quickly at the bar. The salsa, beans and chips were prompt and quite good. I got the habanero salsa as well which I enjoyed. It has good flavor and a bit of bite, but it won't burn your face off. Â My wife had the carnitas platter which is more pulled-pork-ish than your standard crispy carnitas. They come with a tomatillo salsa and corn tortillas. I had the Leedos platter which has an enchilada, chile colorado burrito, chile verde burrito and a ground beef taco. My taco was upgraded to a shredded beef taco just by asking.
The chile verde was very good, and the chile colorado wasn't too far behind. I was less enthusiastic about the enchilada. The sauce was pretty basic and a little lifeless. The beans are excellent, but I was not a fan of the spanish rice. It appeared to be made with instant rice rather than the pilaf style I prefer. Overall it was a good experience and we plan to return.
Our friend took us here for dinner and wow was it good! I surprised to find good Mexican grub in Utah..
My BF had the ribs that just fell off the bone and was seasoned with some hot peppers that it made you nose run. I had the carnita tacos, they were just okay. They tasted just like pulled pork and not carnitas but not knocking it I just liked the ribs better. Our waitress was nice and suggested we try some hotter salsa with the chips since we tend to like foods that have a kick in the pants.
Great eatery and great service. When we come back to visit this will be on our lists for dinner.
I love Salsa Leedos! Most Mexican places only bring out chips and salsa for an appetizer, and I hate salsa. I always feel left out during the appetizer portion of our meal. I love Salsa Leedos because they bring out chips, salsa, AND re fried beans! I love love love beans! I don't care how long my food takes, as long as there are some chips and beans in front of me! Salsa Leedos also has an amazing bean and cheese burrito. I recommend it.
Review Source:I've been to Salsa Leedos twice. Each experience was very different.
My first visit was about a month ago. I sat down at the bar, and asked the server for the specials. She recommended the Chili Verde. It was a delicious. The chips & salsa were some of the best I've ever had - not too spicy, not too sweet. Had this been my only visit, I would have left a 4-star review.
My second visit disappointed. Again, the chips and salsa were good, but the main dish didn't delight. This time I ordered the chicken chimichanga and a cheese enchilada.
The chicken in the chimichanga looked like it came out of the can. It had zero flavor, and terrible texture. I had to drown the chimichanga in salsa, just to give it some flavor.
I asked my wife what she thought, and she echoed similar sentiments about her chicken enchiladas.
The ambiance and the service are good, but the food is below average. It looks like Taco Time is still the best Mexican in Riverton - sigh :(
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