Salsa Mexican Bistro in Eden

Amazing, we go everytime we’re in the lakes for the weekend. The food is always amazing. The staff have always been friendly and always make sure everything is ok. Only thing is the tables are very sticky but apart from that amazing

Such a good find! As a vegetarian I was spoilt for choice with options, eventually settling on enchiladas. Delicious food & drinks, fairly priced and wonderful service.

Visited here a couple of years back and we were disappointed however we have revisited twice since and have no complaints at all. The food was great and so was the service. We would definitely recommend a visit. They also cater for vegans which is why we visited.

What a great place. The food is good and plenty of choice for both meat eaters and vegetarians. We’ve been several times recently with different sets of friends and everyone has loved it. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Very reasonable prices too.

Hoii👋🏼 I came to salsa for a scrumptious pint of the new knronenberg! What a delight! The two bar ladies on shift especially made the occasion. I believe their names are neyneys and the wonderful Jess (mines best friends)

Never in my life have I had a worse experience at a restaurant. There was one member of staff who was okay and polite, the rest were absolutely awful, rude and hostile. We had been turned away the day before for an ‘issue in the kitchen’ but I do not believe this to be the truth for a second as when we went back the next day we were made to feel equally as unwelcome and they did not even want to serve us. The worst hospitality staff I’ve ever been served by. Being given dirty looks when we’re ordering or sat at the table, plates being clattered onto the table, did not come over to check how food was or really at all when they didn’t absolutely have to. We were supposed to get a shot of tequila with our food but I could not even bare to ask the rude and unwelcoming staff. We just wanted to get out as to be honest I was absolutely livid. We had to approach the staff behind the bar to ask for the bill which was also clattered on the table to the point where the bill fell on the floor. Didn’t tip as it was not at all deserved and we got dirty looks on the way out. Average food, the only reason we came back after not being able to the day prior was because it looked as though it would be a nice place to go- absolutely not would not recommend the place to anyone. I would recommend some intensive customer service training for this team of staff as the several that served us were horrendous- I’ve worked in hospitality for years and I know it’s a stressful job- absolutely no need to treat customers like they’re not welcome. Made us feel so uncomfortable and as I said came out absolutely livid. Do not go here!!!

What a find! Fantastic atmosphere, amazing staff; nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely bang on, not too spicy and really tasty. Good range of dishes to satisfy omnivores and vegetarians. Particulary impressed with the sharing platter starter with tequila shots - loads of food! Didn't get to try desserts as we were all too stuffed! Can't wait to return the next time we're in Penrith.

Fun, relaxed atmosphere. Nothing was too much. Lots of unexpected side dishes including mixed olives, combination of hand cut sweet potato chips/chips. Chilli poppers/mini quesadillas/spicy chicken drumsticks . Mains inc, usual Fajitas and burritos were spot on. Great service

Myself and my wife ate here Monday and Thursday evening and the food was delicious, The staff are brilliant and very attentive and friendly.

We walked in and asked if dogs were allowed and was told yes they were. We sat down, ordered drinks and when the waitress came over to take our order, she looked at our 1.2kg chihuahua who was fast asleep and quiet as a mouse and said sorry we don’t allow dogs and asked us to leave. I could understand if he was huge, misbehaving but he was literally and would have been no trouble at all. The restaurant missed out on at least £120 from us as well as embarrassing us in front of other customers. Absolutely shocking attitude from the waitress and I do NOT recommend if you want somewhere friendly to eat. Most restaurants in the lakes allow dogs because of the area. Maybe they should set up business elsewhere.

Had a one night Sunday stay in Penrith. So glad this place was open on a Sunday! Delicious food! Good choice of drinks. Nice and warm inside 🥰

Love this little restaurant, this is the third time of visiting whilst staying in Penrith. Friendly, fast service and delicious good value food. Can’t fault it at all and hope to return soon.

Gave this restaurant a go after others were full. Found the staff and their service great, but the food well below average. Nothing we couldn’t make at home, either from packet or well under seasoned. Wouldn’t recommend, and won’t be going back - sorry!

Great party menu. Lots of delicious food and a fun atmostphere! Lovely cocktails. Staff were helpful and friendly too.

We had the two course menu it was delicious and there was alot of food . Nice atmosphere friendly helpful staff.

Nice and clean, welcoming, friendly staff. All food looks nice when being served to other diners in the reasturant. The wedges are cooked to perfection with a nice crisp coating, all the food looks and tastes flavoursome and very filling. Can be cold inside the reasturant,

We visited salsa while on holiday in the town for bank holiday. Walked in without a reservation, we was politely greeted it was super busy and even though we hadn’t made a reservation they fitted us in a little later on which we really appreciated, we had some drinks across the road while I table was ready. The food arrived ( lots of tapas) it was absolutely delicious all of it especially the prawns gambas pil pil and the sangria my favourite. End of the evening we was pleasantly surprised with the bill also unbelievably great value for money. The staff were so kind and welcoming even to the point we was stranded for getting home as no taxis in the area after 9pm, the lovely gentleman owner of salsa actually gave us a lift home and wouldn’t accept any money for doing so. Absolute act of kindness and hospitality, thank you so much for a perfect evening we will 100 per cent be coming back again xxxx

Lovely evening with family. Yummy food especially the ribs, jackets and burritos. I had a good Mojito and my family enjoyed the beers. Friendly staff.

Nice restaurant but the food was average, have had Mexican food before and this time was let down, its abitover priced for average standard food

Really friendly staff, nice location overlooking the Main Street, and lots to choose from on the menu. The salad with the mains was a nice touch too (but avoid eating the chilli on its own, I think I’m still recovering from the spice!).

Popped in here for an evening meal whilst passing through Penrith. Great meal, nice little find with friendly staff. Plenty of choice and large portion sizes .

A great find, we came across Salsa while exploring the area. The service and food were excellent. Staff were so friendly and prompt, and have good advice about the menu. Food was delicious and full of flavour. Would highly recommend. A totally chilled out vibe. Definitely would return when back in the area.

The best Mexican I have had. My favourite place. Fresh flavours, unique ideas, really nice staff. Been a few times now and each time has been faultless. The environment is fun, and it’s a great place to eat. Loved everything from mains to desserts. Can’t wait to go back. Definitely worth booking ahead though as they fill up quick.

I'm normally too lazy to write reviews and only do so when the meal was excellent or really bad - Salsa was fantastic. I'm a regular visitor to Penrith and have considered giving Salsa a try on several occasions but for some reason never quite got there until last night. Staff were really friendly, there was a good atmosphere and the food was fantastic + reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.

This is an amazing little find. Friendly staff, good and prompt service. Food was excellent. Really enjoyed it and thought it was very good value for money. Would highly recommend it, definitely worth a visit.

Very friendly and prompt service, delicious food and great local beer. Happened upon the place walking into town from the station and so glad I went in.

Turned up on spec and were greeted warmly and offered the last free table in the place. Buzzing atmosphere with people of all ages. The ribs were amazing with a sauce that left my taste buds tingling. Naked chilli chicken burrito was full of flavour Highly recommend. We’d return and try other dishes.

Last minute plans on a rainy Friday in January! We decided to head down to Salsa for a meal and some drinks and it was great. We had 2 pitchers of Mai Tai which were delicious, shared a starter and both had a main. Great food, lovely service and we both had a really nice night!

Amazing Mexican takeaway! Friendly service, managed to get a booking at short notice on a Friday evening in a very busy restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, generous portions and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend and will be returning next time we are in the...

We were staying at the North Lakes Hotel and looking for somewhere to have an evening meal. We booked this restaurant and hoped for the best. We weren't disappointed. The ribs are so delicious, we got an extra portion. One of the draught beers was...

Service is FAST, the food is good and they have tequila. This is my second visit in two weeks, there will be many more.

Ambience: Nice wee place, busy. Food: Ouch. The food was atrocious. Their very undercooked veggie fajitas (and isn't the plate meant to be sizzling? There was no sizzle, and very little heat) were made of courgettes, baby corn, carrots, onions and peppers. We thought maybe...

We were passing by, so hot and we went in! Air conditioning was the first thing to hit! Amazing! However they turned us away as fully booked, the restaurant was empty, however we had parked near by and after eating else where we did look...

Easy to make a same day booking online (definitely do as this place is very popular) Food was amazing - loved the Mexican Goat and Burritos. Plenty of choice for my fussy toddler. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Cocktails were lovely and I recommend a...

Stayed in Penrith on our way north and this place was so popular we couldn't get a table. So tried it on our return journey. Lots of positives: lovely space and not overcrowded. Pleasant, helpful waitress. Vegetarian options and a vegan menu. All good. We...

Accidental find, looked at reviews and they were good so booked a table for 4 of us. Really impressed with the food range, quality and Taste. Mai Tai Jug was great, The Gambas Pil Pil was fab. The mains Chicken Suiza, Goat Biria, Naked Burrito...

Brilliant service, good selection of food and drink. The meals were presented beautifully and very tasty. Great value for the four of us. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Have been wanting to go here for a long time but Covid and life got in the way. The staff were great the restaurant was nice. The food was ok I was expecting more flavour (this may be personal taste). I do like a lot...

We had dinner here tonight. It was fantastic. We had Beef Burrito, Chicken Tacos & King Prawn Fajitas. Lots of food and freshly prepared. Cocktails were excellent too. Service was quick and all the girls in the restaurant gave excellent service. We’ll definitely be back.

I love Mexican food ad texmex.... I ordered some chips and salsas, chicken fajitas, veggie and goats cheese burritos. A great deal of food and very tasty. I used to live in San Diego and have been used to the real thing and this was...

Great meal, service and place! Catered to vegans, kids and to specific food aversions due to pregnancy! Can't wait to go back!!!

Our party was made up of vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters and there was plenty of choice for all. The food was delicious with plenty of it. A great atmosphere and staff were very attentive. Well worth a visit you will not be disappointed.

We visited last night (Saturday evening) a group of 6 adults. The restaurant was very busy with a buzzy atmosphere. The service was very good, the food tasty (very large portions). We all agreed that it was great value for money. I am sure the...

We absolutely loved it here when we visited as part of my birthday celebrations. Friendly staff, quick service and loved all our food choices and beers too. Reasonably priced and would definitely return if we stay in Penrith again.

Came for New Year's Eve meal whilst on holiday in Penrith. Was a set meal and food was really good, especially the starters. Good atmosphere and drinks. The guy serving us was very personable and we had a chat about previous New Years in Penrith...

We stopped off here and got a takeaway. The staff were welcoming and helpful, the food was made fresh and it was tasty and offered fantastic vegan options (lots of veg options rather than lots of meat substitutes). We got a bunch of things and...

Me and my boyfriend come here almost weekly for our date night, we absolutely love it every time! The staff are so friendly and approachable, nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I always have the beef tacos and quesadillas, my plate is cleared...

I rated the restaurant low, as service wasn’t great. The food was disappointing as an example the lump of beef served as part of the rib combo was so tuff I couldn’t eat it and the BBQ sauce was like dishwater. The starters looked nice...

Excellent food with big portions! Excellent service and a very good decor and vibe. We ordered a vegetarian platter, Quesadilla and Enchiladas. Good selection of cocktails, although we didn't have these. Enjoyed the lovely meal and will definitely come again when next in Penrith area

Although I'm local to Penrith, it's been a while since I've been to the Salsa. We booked a table and arrived on time. Really friendly greeter who showed us to our table. Food and drink menus were quickly given and ordered. Wow the food was...

Had the most lovely time here with friends last night. We booked a table and got seated immediately. We ordered cocktails and tequila, which we were all happy with. Service was fantastic, lovely friendly staff! We got nachos and cheesy garlic bread for starter and...

We visited Salsa last night and were very pleased with the food, the service and the price of the cocktails! (most are £4.50 between 5pm and 11pm on Fridays). We had fajitas, which came with plenty of sour cream, salsa and guacamole, and chicken suiza,...

18 of us decended on Salsa for a post-lockdown get together. We had the party menu which was great value. Shared starters (delish chicken drumsticks) and a choice of the usual Mexican mains with a free Tequila shot between courses. All was fab. Great friendly...

They were very accommodating all night, the food and service were both excellent and the staff very kind and helpful. We ate from the set ‘party menu’ as we were a large table and it had a range of sharing starters and a choice of...

conveniently located, modernity decorated and with a tangibly lively atmosphere. we both had cocktails, both were tasty and timely prepared. we then had a jug of tequila sunrise which was nice and perfect for the first night of our holiday. the chicken fajita was prepared...

We didn't have great expectations for this restaurant, which was just as well, as the food is barely edible. The flavours are indistinct and poorly balanced. There was nothing that came close to authenticity, nor even tasty.

Came here for a lunch, great vegan options and really generous portion sizes and prices, will definitely return

We called this week whilst staying in penrith we had the sharing platter which was nice and had a bonus of two free tequilas the spare ribs were amazing the only problem was the nachos were not home made (even our local pub makes their...

Disappointing meal at Salsa. The speciality tacos were certainly unique (and inedible) as pictured and the fajitas arrived on an iron dish but without a sizzle in sight! On the up side the squid and prawn starters were tasty, the Shiraz very drinkable and staff...

Very generous portions for the price, food came out very quickly and was good quality. Good atmosphere, can imagine this is good On a weekend for drinks vibe

We should have left as soon as we sat down as the tables and chairs were so sticky and had clearly not been cleaned down properly. The food was very poor and to be honest bland and tasteless. The food arrived no longer than 5...

Fantastic experience, felt very safe with their Covid procedures in place, happy to see alcohol free beer options too 👏🏼👏🏼 We had the tacos with chicken & the platter was very nice. Will definitely be back with the kids next time for a nice family...

Fabulous service, food, atmosphere and tequila. Ordered the mixed platter starter and every bite was even tastier than the last. You won't be disappointed.

Was very pleasantly suprised by the quality of food here- and the margaritas were just like Mexico. Veggie platter really good. Good value and would happiuly recommend and go back!

I stopped here with my daughter and her friend on our way from west Scotland to Yorkshire and were very pleased with the food, I needed gluten and dairy free and the staff seemed very knowledgeable and I was delighted with my slightly adapted meal...

Amazing food from start to finish beautiful, will definitely be coming back.. Cocktails were lovely everything was fab!

Booked a table for a Saturday night , excellent margaritas and food was good value and very tasty we had the veggie platter to share which came with a tequila shot! Great value at£12.50

We ate here twice whilst staying in Penrith. Both times staff were friendly, the place felt Covid safe without it detracting from a lovely dining experience. Good choice of food on the menu and it tasted great.

Salsa is doing a good job at still presenting appetising and satisfying food while conforming to Covid security. Loved the barcode menu on your own phone idea, but so far that’s only for drinks. A reduced menu on one sheet of A4 ... make sure...

Delicious food we had nachos veggie bean and cheese enchiladas and salad Really enjoyed the food it was well presented and due to COVID the tables were placed apart and we felt safe eating there.

Highly recommend for excellent, authentic Mexican food. Great selection of drinks too, including some local beers. The staff were helpful and friendly. Having eaten out a few times now since lockdown, this has to be the safest we have felt with the procedures put in...

Had a lovely meal here under the government dine out scheme. Pleasant friendly staff and excellent food made for an enjoyable evening. Would definitely return.

Been here a couple of times this month and every time the food has been brilliant. The staff here are also fantastic keeping up a high sprit though out the night even though it was busy each time we went

We decided to stop here on our way to Edinburgh for a nice meal to keep us going, and we were not disappointed. The staff are lovely, the service is fast and friendly, and the food is amazing. It is so much better than any chain Mexican restaurant, and far better than most places we have eaten before. The food was absolutely amazing, I couldn't find a bad thing to say about this place if I tried. It is very clean, and operate a one way system to help with social distancing. Everything was great, loved it! Highly reccomend.

Good food and drink in a comfortable environment. Attentive staff and fast service, would very happily come back!

Great service to receive from the staff!! Food was well portioned and very nice!! The staff were very informative and attentive as well as respectful to the rules of social distancing! Overall food and service were spot on! Would strongly recommend and will visit again soon!!

Excellent food, great atmosphere, great service. This restaurant has proper social distancing measures. The cocktails were well done and the food portions were huge. Highly recommend

Fui el lunes ya que estaba en Penrith por una semana. Regresé el jueves y tuve lo mismo porque había sido realmente bueno. El jueves no fue tan bueno como sabía como si se hubiera calentado con poco cuidado y atención al plato. Se lo mencionó a la camarera que dijo que le diría algo al chef, que era diferente al chef del lunes. No hay comentarios de ellos después de eso. Desafortunadamente debido a esto, no lo recomendaría y no volvería otra vez. El chef del jueves lo echó a perder.

We had visited Salsa Mexican on a previous visit and the food was good. However at this visit we were extremely disappointed. There is a very limited vegetarian menu and I had opted for a few small plates. The nachos arrived and was inedible as it was just one large lump of nachos and cheese which you were unable to separate. The vegan fijitas were very plain and consisted of a large amount of peppers. Very very disappointing and they even tried to charge us for the nachos we had sent back!

We came here for a birthday party last week. The staff were friendly and good at their jobs. I had the nachos which are fab and the squid. The squid looks awful but it honestly tasted amazing with the mayo dip.. will definitely have them again! The garlic bread is also good. Second time here for a party and I will definitely be back!

We had my husbands birthday here. There was 35 of us. Adults and children. The venue is perfect, good background music, not stuffy, really atmospheric. The staff are friendly, attentive, genuine and helpful and the food is utterly Devine. We had the best night, all of us, thank you

Visited this little bistro for my 40th birthday. The food was amazing and the portions were very generous 😍 we would highly recommend this little gem and will be back next time we visit the area

Great place with a wicked atmosphere. Food had a real depth of flavour! We will all definitely be back

A girls night out proved to be most enjoyable. The service was friendly and the food tasty with a good choice of drinks at reasonable prices. The background music was also excellent providing the basis for a lovely atmosphere.

Lovely staff, the best steak we'd ever had. Reasonable prices. We really enjoyed our visit. The food was amazing. Good atmosphere. Located in the centre of town. Would definitely go again.

What a fantastic find in the small town of Penrith. Grande nachos as a shared starter, good portion, lots of flavour, usual salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Both had chicken burrito that came with a side, great value, fabulous flavoured chicken, not too spicy, stuffed full and the accompanying retried beans & salad were delicious. Lovely service and setting was atmospheric and clean. Finished with churros, caramel, & ice cream - what’s not to like! Wish we lived nearer to go regularly.

Made it known to the waitress that one of the party loathed corriander. Lo and behold everything was covered in corriander. Asked for extra sour cream and even that was covered in corriander.Chilli's appeared inconsistently chopped. Several mouthfuls were incredibly hot the remainder were not. I know it's a Mexican restaurant but some warning about spice levels in general should be considered.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great staff. Had a really lovely meal at a great price. Left feeling like I couldn’t eat another thing. Would definitely recommend and return if in the area.

We were a family party with three chidren, two of them only two years old and into everything. The food was ok, but we were not impressed when the waitress tipped plates when she was collecting them and food spilt all over the table. Accidents do happen, but it took a long time to get the mess cleared up, we had to move a lot of it ourselves, to keep it away from 2yr. old fingers. We had to call her over twice before it was properly cleaned. I can only assume she was very new to the job.

Recomiendo encarecidamente este restaurante para la comida. La comida sabe extremadamente fresca con la cantidad perfecta de especias. Los camareros son muy amables y serviciales. Reservamos nuestra mesa, sin embargo, durante la semana no estoy seguro de que esto sea necesario ya que el restaurante no tenía muchos clientes. Tuvimos algunos cócteles, que eran tan buenos como la comida.

We stumbled upon Salsa while staying in Penrith over the weekend and almost didn't give it a shot as we were just looking for a bar and not food, however it was exactly what we were looking for!

I am not very experienced with Mexican food but I did find this very tasty and not at all the somewhat stodgy fare that I seem to remember from previous experiences. The atmosphere was fairly pleasant and the service friendly and helpful.

Came here for my friends birthday and it exceeded expectations. The food is great, so much flavour and the portions are big! Staff are very friendly and attentive. As well tasty wine for a good price.

Went here for our Saturday date night. First time being here in about 3 years and I forgot how much I loved this place! We ordered some drinks. I had a tequila sunrise and it was delicious. I felt like I was on holiday! Lovely food. Nachos were fab and chicken wings were mega. And for a very reasonable price!! Will return soon!

This restaurant has been here for a number of years and I cannot believe I have on

We visited on our last night in Penrith. Wasn’t sure after reading reviews but was pleasantly surprised how good it was . The staff were very friendly and attentive and food was great . Would definitely recommend

My husband and I eat here regularly, it’s our go to place for date nights! We always enjoy the food, atmosphere and tequila cocktails! I’m gluten free and can eat lots of different things on the menu which is nice.

Family meal whilst camping near by as was too wet to cook outdoors. Pleased we did as food was very good. They squeezed four of us in and everything was tasty with just the right amount of kick. A good discovery

We have pooped in on the off chance a few times before but have never been lucky enough to get a table, yes we should book but that’s not always possible for us to plan ahead, So anyway we dropped in on a Saturday tea time and were lucky enough to get a table, we were served by a very helpful man who got us drinks and took our food order, we were served very quickly our nacho starter arrived and was delicious the dips were all lovely and fresh, the main courses were also lovely and fresh my other half had the chilli chicken tacos and myself I had the vegetable and goats cheese burrito both served with our choice of vegetable chips.

An unexpected bonus to a stay in Penrith. Very tasty mexican meal accompanied by good beer, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Very enjoyable