El Taco Melon used to be the absolute best spot for tacos in Salem, and I believe the food is still excellent. The young men making and serving the tacos are always kind, courteous, and consistently deliver outstanding food. However, my experience has been repeatedly tarnished by the attitude of the woman in charge of the condiments and salsas.At first, I thought perhaps she was just rude to me for being a woman, but after reading other reviews and observing interactions, I see many men have had the same negative experience. I always greet her with kindness and a smile, as I was taught to respect my elders (especially as a Latina woman), yet each time I politely ask for onions or jalapeños behind the glass, she rolls her eyes and acts visibly bothered. Unfortunately, this isn’t a one-time problem. I’ve visited many times and have encountered the same attitude repeatedly. I know she is the matriarch of the family, so I don’t believe her sons (the kind employees) can easily address this, but the consistent lack of warmth and friendliness affects the overall experience and risks driving customers away. I genuinely hope the family will have an honest conversation about how important a welcoming attitude is, and if the work is no longer enjoyable, it might be time to consider a change for the sake of their great business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jen
Got through line quickly. This shop says it’s only open weekend evenings. No frills type of place. Solid choice for quick meal and tasty enough for me to return if I’m in the area. Asks for cash if possible.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Eva Jones-Bedolla
not what it used to be, for the price and what you get is kinda crazy. i understand portion control and not wanting to waste food, but the lady at the salsa bar needs to practice kindness if they want people to come back. she was really rude and ruined the experience unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Peter Camacho
I do not recommend this place. The stupid old Mexican lady is very rude and limits the salsas for customers. The tacos are very expensive and have no flavor. Do not buy anything from them.
Pedro Camacho
I do not recommend this place. The stupid old Mexican lady is very rude and limits the salsas for customers. The tacos are very expensive and have no flavor. Do not buy anything from them.
Paige Walbridge
I live 40min from this place and will drive in on Friday nights just for the chicken quesadilla and grande Carne asada burritos. DELICIOUS!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Smith
I live 40min from this place and will drive in on Friday nights just for the pollo quesadilla and grande Carne asada burritos. DELICIOUS!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
bryant calderon
Salsa lady is rude and stingy with the condiments. Spent almost $50 and she didn’t want to give me more jalapeños and onions. She’s In charge of the salsa bar but gave me more attitude when I didn’t know I needed to serve my own cilantro for the tacos. Gave me a headache dealing with her
Service: 1
xbox 2.o
Love there asada quesadillas get them every weekend after work
liliana barragan
Order 4 tripa got a different order. Told the people and the guy who's at register started arguing and calling me mija. I am not a child. I am a grown woman, and I hate it when men bring you down by using these nicknames. I could have just paid for another order. And he kept on insisting that 4 of them where cabeza none of the boxes come with 4 of the same meat except the language one. Worst service
Probably the best tacos I have had in Salem and I am a taco lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Belac maz
Tacos are good the grandma helping out with the Salsa and lemons is stingy. I just want one more lemon for my taco!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Cesar
They said they were open online and I drove an hour just for them to be closed…
Aditi Villanueva
Place was closed, the hours said it was open.
J P
Pretty dang tasty tacos — we tried the asada, pollo and carnitas which I think the last one was my favorite. They’ve got some great salsas as well, (tasted them all) lol! I will say the asada may have been a little too salty but other than that a great plate! Definitely worth trying!! They’ve also got a really clean indoor area for enjoying your tacos away from the elements—
El Taco Melon used to be the absolute best spot for tacos in Salem, and I believe the food is still excellent. The young men making and serving the tacos are always kind, courteous, and consistently deliver outstanding food. However, my experience has been repeatedly tarnished by the attitude of the woman in charge of the condiments and salsas.At first, I thought perhaps she was just rude to me for being a woman, but after reading other reviews and observing interactions, I see many men have had the same negative experience. I always greet her with kindness and a smile, as I was taught to respect my elders (especially as a Latina woman), yet each time I politely ask for onions or jalapeños behind the glass, she rolls her eyes and acts visibly bothered. Unfortunately, this isn’t a one-time problem. I’ve visited many times and have encountered the same attitude repeatedly. I know she is the matriarch of the family, so I don’t believe her sons (the kind employees) can easily address this, but the consistent lack of warmth and friendliness affects the overall experience and risks driving customers away. I genuinely hope the family will have an honest conversation about how important a welcoming attitude is, and if the work is no longer enjoyable, it might be time to consider a change for the sake of their great business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Got through line quickly. This shop says it’s only open weekend evenings. No frills type of place. Solid choice for quick meal and tasty enough for me to return if I’m in the area. Asks for cash if possible.
Food: 4
Service: 4
not what it used to be, for the price and what you get is kinda crazy. i understand portion control and not wanting to waste food, but the lady at the salsa bar needs to practice kindness if they want people to come back. she was really rude and ruined the experience unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I do not recommend this place. The stupid old Mexican lady is very rude and limits the salsas for customers. The tacos are very expensive and have no flavor. Do not buy anything from them.
I do not recommend this place. The stupid old Mexican lady is very rude and limits the salsas for customers. The tacos are very expensive and have no flavor. Do not buy anything from them.
I live 40min from this place and will drive in on Friday nights just for the chicken quesadilla and grande Carne asada burritos. DELICIOUS!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live 40min from this place and will drive in on Friday nights just for the pollo quesadilla and grande Carne asada burritos. DELICIOUS!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salsa lady is rude and stingy with the condiments. Spent almost $50 and she didn’t want to give me more jalapeños and onions. She’s In charge of the salsa bar but gave me more attitude when I didn’t know I needed to serve my own cilantro for the tacos. Gave me a headache dealing with her
Service: 1
Love there asada quesadillas get them every weekend after work
Order 4 tripa got a different order. Told the people and the guy who's at register started arguing and calling me mija. I am not a child. I am a grown woman, and I hate it when men bring you down by using these nicknames. I could have just paid for another order. And he kept on insisting that 4 of them where cabeza none of the boxes come with 4 of the same meat except the language one. Worst service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Probably the best tacos I have had in Salem and I am a taco lover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tacos are good the grandma helping out with the Salsa and lemons is stingy. I just want one more lemon for my taco!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
They said they were open online and I drove an hour just for them to be closed…
Place was closed, the hours said it was open.
Pretty dang tasty tacos — we tried the asada, pollo and carnitas which I think the last one was my favorite. They’ve got some great salsas as well, (tasted them all) lol! I will say the asada may have been a little too salty but other than that a great plate! Definitely worth trying!! They’ve also got a really clean indoor area for enjoying your tacos away from the elements—
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Carne Asada
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