Convenient tourist location. Parking is challenging. Metered parking on the street is the only option. The restaurant doesn't have a parking lot. The restaurant decor is cute. Seating inside is table and chairs or high-tops with stools. Outside has some seating facing the street. Full service bar. It's loud due to hard floors and solid walls with no sound control paneling or material, carpeting. There are two handicap accessible family (both genders) bathrooms. The one I used needed attention. It smelled like stale urine, the toilet needed wiping.The food: overall - ok. The biggest disappointment was the salsa. It was a smooth blended tomato sauce with very little mexican salsa flavors. The guacamole was underwhelming. It lacked salt, had cubed tomatoes blended in and was not flavorful. The tortilla chips were good. The shrimp burrito was also not full of flavor. The fried avocado taco was decent but spicy. The chicken fajita was good with plenty of fixings.The water is tap water and tasted like chlorine despite being served in a fancy glass bottle with a clasped stopper. The iced tea was supposed to be plain tea but a faint fruit (raspberry?) tea flavor was detected as if the tank used was previously for a fruit tea but was now being used for plain tea. The limeade was very good.Attaching photos.Parking: It's a busy street with meters and will be difficult to park on during peak times, seasonal, special events.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fajitas
Sarah Harris
Definitely would recommend for yummy mexican food.
The food is very delicious, but they could have removed the burnt nachos. ??
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Howling Wolf Burrito
M.D. Smith
The service was expedient & excellent with regular check-ins to ensure customer satisfaction. Regarding the food, you more than get your money's worth @ Howling Wolf Taqueria, alongside great background music & sports across (3) HD televisions that contributed to a fun, enjoyable vibe. ?#HowlingWolfTaqueria #DeliciousMexicanFood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Still
Had the best food ever, and THE BEST bartender. Matt- if you're seeing this, thank you. You single handedly saved my life. You told me I MATTER when I felt like I didn't. For context, my wife had just left me for my lifelong best friend. In my emotional, I stumbled, blindly and crying, to Howling Wolf Taqueria. I sat down at the bar, and ordered a Mango Marg (which was FIRE!). I cried into it, and Matt came over and asked me two questions. One: what did I want to eat, and Two: Was I okay? The answer was no. But he asked. He showed me he cared. The whole time I was there, he showed me extra compassion with friendly conversation and well-poured libations. Matt- you saved me from jumping in the river at the wharf with weighted ankles. Howling Wolf, hire more like Matt. World, be like Matt. We need more Matt's. Thank you. MATT FOREVER!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sondra Kuhns
Listen, my guy Matt the bartender... amazing. Go see him now
Abbey Hughes
Experience as good as getting it eaten from the back 10/10! Matt is the best bartender I’ve ever met
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mallorie Lorraine
Matt is the best bartender, he cares so deeply for us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dionnasaur
Our first night in Salem and I’m so glad we chose the right place to start off our dining experience! My husband and I ordered the tres amigos dish. The carne asada was so tender and marinated deliciously, shrimp was tasty and omg that mango chile sauce?couldn’t get enough of it! The grilled chicken was so good with that verde lime sauce? I’m salivating just thinking about it. *Chefs kiss* if I lived here, I would easily become a regular here. I should also mention the staff is quick and attentive and quite friendly!
The meals we ordered were brought to our table quickly, and they were great! Waitstaff were friendly and efficient, and the overall atmosphere is great. If you're in the area, I'd recommend stopping off at this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor Tacos
K Duffy
Good locale Mexican food. Good drinks too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Howling Wolf Burrito, Fried Avocado Tacos
Holly Hunter
Service was Amazing and the decor was beautiful!!the cherry margarita was just icing on the cake!! can't wait to dine there again!!!
Convenient tourist location. Parking is challenging. Metered parking on the street is the only option. The restaurant doesn't have a parking lot. The restaurant decor is cute. Seating inside is table and chairs or high-tops with stools. Outside has some seating facing the street. Full service bar. It's loud due to hard floors and solid walls with no sound control paneling or material, carpeting. There are two handicap accessible family (both genders) bathrooms. The one I used needed attention. It smelled like stale urine, the toilet needed wiping.The food: overall - ok. The biggest disappointment was the salsa. It was a smooth blended tomato sauce with very little mexican salsa flavors. The guacamole was underwhelming. It lacked salt, had cubed tomatoes blended in and was not flavorful. The tortilla chips were good. The shrimp burrito was also not full of flavor. The fried avocado taco was decent but spicy. The chicken fajita was good with plenty of fixings.The water is tap water and tasted like chlorine despite being served in a fancy glass bottle with a clasped stopper. The iced tea was supposed to be plain tea but a faint fruit (raspberry?) tea flavor was detected as if the tank used was previously for a fruit tea but was now being used for plain tea. The limeade was very good.Attaching photos.Parking: It's a busy street with meters and will be difficult to park on during peak times, seasonal, special events.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Fajitas
Definitely would recommend for yummy mexican food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Howling Wolf Burrito
Super tasty food. Also, a good price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Howling Wolf Burrito, Shredded Chicken Chimichanga
The food is very delicious, but they could have removed the burnt nachos. ??
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Howling Wolf Burrito
The service was expedient & excellent with regular check-ins to ensure customer satisfaction. Regarding the food, you more than get your money's worth @ Howling Wolf Taqueria, alongside great background music & sports across (3) HD televisions that contributed to a fun, enjoyable vibe. ?#HowlingWolfTaqueria #DeliciousMexicanFood
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the best food ever, and THE BEST bartender. Matt- if you're seeing this, thank you. You single handedly saved my life. You told me I MATTER when I felt like I didn't. For context, my wife had just left me for my lifelong best friend. In my emotional, I stumbled, blindly and crying, to Howling Wolf Taqueria. I sat down at the bar, and ordered a Mango Marg (which was FIRE!). I cried into it, and Matt came over and asked me two questions. One: what did I want to eat, and Two: Was I okay? The answer was no. But he asked. He showed me he cared. The whole time I was there, he showed me extra compassion with friendly conversation and well-poured libations. Matt- you saved me from jumping in the river at the wharf with weighted ankles. Howling Wolf, hire more like Matt. World, be like Matt. We need more Matt's. Thank you. MATT FOREVER!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Listen, my guy Matt the bartender... amazing. Go see him now
Experience as good as getting it eaten from the back 10/10! Matt is the best bartender I’ve ever met
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt is the best bartender, he cares so deeply for us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first night in Salem and I’m so glad we chose the right place to start off our dining experience! My husband and I ordered the tres amigos dish. The carne asada was so tender and marinated deliciously, shrimp was tasty and omg that mango chile sauce?couldn’t get enough of it! The grilled chicken was so good with that verde lime sauce? I’m salivating just thinking about it. *Chefs kiss* if I lived here, I would easily become a regular here. I should also mention the staff is quick and attentive and quite friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Good food, big portions! Reasonable prices!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The meals we ordered were brought to our table quickly, and they were great! Waitstaff were friendly and efficient, and the overall atmosphere is great. If you're in the area, I'd recommend stopping off at this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Al Pastor Tacos
Good locale Mexican food. Good drinks too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Howling Wolf Burrito, Fried Avocado Tacos
Service was Amazing and the decor was beautiful!!the cherry margarita was just icing on the cake!! can't wait to dine there again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips & Salsa, Howling Wolf Burrito, Shredded Chicken Chimichanga, Fried Avocado Tacos
A fun place for drinks, the food was okay. A lively atmosphere with music and outdoor seating. Our server was attentive.