Salsa Restaurant in Southend-on-Sea

came here for my birthday meal with my partner and best friend and the food, service and atmosphere was amazing. i have celiacs disease (gluten allergy) and the waitress took my allergy so seriously but still managed to have a laugh with us as well. i would 100% recommend and can’t wait to attend again! our only regret is not asking the waitress her name to mention her in this review, all i know is that she was wearing a red top and was from Portugal and shared our love for garlic butter! thank you so much to all the staff for making my birthday meal one to remember!

Thank you Salsa for an amazing night for my daughter’s 18th Birthday. Really helpful setting up the table and cake. Service, menu choice, food and atmosphere were fantastic. The live singer had us all up dancing after the meal. Couldn’t have gone better.

The tapas portions and quality was outstanding. Great wine choice to pair with. Atmosphere was great and the staff super friendly.

My wife and I have been to this restaurant several times now, and the staff are really friendly, great atmosphere and the food is fantastic, fresh quality ingredients. We would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, The menu is great with many options including vegetarian and vegan. 5 star rating from us. Very reasonable pricing on food and drinks. Thank you Salsa

I usually eat here paella. The best in town. Tapas are also amazing. All the staff is professional and kind. Definitely one of my favourite place in Southend.

We all ordered the tapas. The portions were very generous, I couldn't eat it all. Food was good. Friends ordered dessert, again generous portions and delicious.

Went to Salsa for an evening meal. We always go there and have always had a good experience. We were seated by our normal waitress, we order our drinks and she then informs us that they are no longer selling pasta on the menu - which is my go to food there. So disappointed. Didn’t fancy any of their other food so we left. Not great.

Really welcoming, beautiful and clean restaurant. We had the Tapas- which was amazing Staff were very efficient, friendly and kind. Very highly recommended! Very reasonable prices for excellent quality and quantity of food.

Fantastic restaurant in central Southend, great service, great food & a fair price! We have been many times and it is always constantly good.

Lovely restaurant with fantastic selection of food and drinks. Service is fantastic, nothing is too much for the staff. The restaurant has a fab buzzy atmosphere. Great selection of tapas and Spanish food as well as pizzas and pastas and a great little kids menu! We love it!

Finding ourselves dogless and childless for the evening, and planning to go to a local pub, I suggested popping out for something to eat first. Friday evening, although I was early, I suspected without a booking we would struggle to find somewhere. However Salsa were able to accommodate. It was happy hour, so we started with some margaritas. It wasn't particularly strong, so my husband requested an additional shot of tequila. The knives and forks at hour table were dirty, but to the staffs credit, when we highlighted it they apologized and immediately got us some clean ones. We opted for Tapas. As a food-grammer, I almost always take photos to share. However, visually these dishes didn't look great. Taste wise, they were OK. But nothing special unfortunately. We had a plate of Spanish cured ham, which I suspect, as the previous review said, was just a supermarket one. The spicy king prawns were nice, but when they came out the sauce was molten hot, as if it had just been blasted in the kitchen. We had bread and alioli, but the bread was just a part baked baguette, which is a little disappointing. The whitebait was a generous portion, but average taste. The boneless pork loins were probably the best dish of the evening- the potatoes it came with were significantly better than the potatoes with the patatas bravas which were bland (frozen I suspect). The lamb chops were tasty but visually very poor. The service was generally good, the ladies very happy, smiley and accommodating, but the food sadly doesn't match up. I will not be in a hurry to return unfortunately.

Bit disappointed with some dishes. The Spanish ham was out of a supermarket pack, the bread was just a cheap baguette, like a part bake one. The fajitas were nice, steak nice and tender. My husband had the chicken and ribs. Leg of chicken very small and would have been better if he was given a steak knife to cut between the ribs which were a bit tough. Sangria was quite nice and calamari good. The waitresses were very good. Just unfortunate about the dishes. Wouldn't go again

Not far away from Southend high Street, 15 minute walk to/from The Cliffs Pavilion. Very welcoming with a great choice of food and beverages. The great staff are very attentive. Well priced to suit all pockets.

Went for dinner tonight with my friend. We’re both management in the hospitality sector, so time off at the same time is very slim. We decided to go to Salsa for our dinner and it was LUSH! Our server Maria (in the red shirt) was just amazing! Such a cutie, so friendly and gave such kind and warm service! Such an amazing person to be the face of a restaurant. Thank-you Maria! And thank-you chefs!

Perfect environment amazing food lovely staff and owners, felt like home. Thank you for everything, hope to be back soon

Fabulous food. Our waitress who always serves us is so lovely and friendly. Had a great time. Couldn’t fault the food or the cocktails or the service. Such a lovely clean and relaxed restaurant which makes it such a pleasant evening out.

A great evening out with friends. A very good range of of Starters, Tapas, Mains, Desert and more. Friendly helpful service.

What can i say this a lovely restaurant!! Staff are so friendly & was always there making sure we were enjoying our meal! My steak was amazing & perfectly cooked to my liking!! Definitely will be back!! Thank you

Love this place. The food is always great. The service is wonderful. The staff are so pleasant, nothing is too much trouble. Always enjoy ourselves

Went for lunch with friends food was diabolical we all complained and sent it back ever since my visit iv had upset tummy n sickness

First time visiting for sons birthday. Very attentive staff. Food was amazing, with a great selection of dishes. Will definitely be back

Great place to eat. Friendly and attentive staff. We recommend booking but we were shown to a table without having a booking. Food excellent with a great choice. Prices are very reasonable too.

Dreadful food, stale beer. Disgusting. Avoid. Nothing was cooked or prepared properly. Not fresh. Tesco ready meals taste better.

The three of us booked a table for 7 pm on Sat 10th September. The restuarant was already busy when we turned up early at 6.40 pm. Our orders were taken very quickly both drinks and food. I enjoyed an excellent red and my son...

I love this place. I love the atmosphere, the staff are so friendly and welcoming and my god I love the food. I have a positive experience every time I come here. The cocktails are made beautifully, the tapas is to die for and the...

Salsa is mine and partner favourite restaurant and for our intimate wedding last week we couldn’t think of anywhere other than here that would make our evening special . We had our reception meal here and it was above and beyond anything you could ask...

Fabulous food, even more fabulous staff! All the staff were so friendly. The food was lovely and brought out quickly. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend a visit. X

Lovely ambiance, staff and food Really enjoyed the Salsa tapas, we opted to share veggie nachos, Patatas bravas and an aubergine dish. Food was great, perfect sized portions, was so reasonable, couldn’t believe how cheap it was when we got the bill. Isabella who served...

9 of us visited last night for my mums birthday, mix of adults and children. We've been to Salsa quite a few times now for family meals/celebrations and every time they surpass expectations. The food is absolutely delicious and there's a great variety on the...

Absolutely perfect! Starters of potato skins and sardines - perfect. Tapas of meatballs and creamy potatoes and spaghetti with seafood - perfect. Service was fantastic. Girls so friendly and polite. Can’t recommend this place enough. 10 stars ****

I have just completed my third visit to Salsa and Tapas and I have to say, for the third time I am still not disappointed. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend the chorizo in red wine as part of a...

Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was outstanding! Great size portions, clearly freshly cooked to order. Great cocktails. Lovely evening had. Was our first time BUT won't be our last.

Very friendly staff, great food, in fact, better than that. Staff looked after us, so genuine. There were 7 of us, and none of us could fault anything. If you are in Southend, it is a must. You won't be disappointed. Great value for money.

Great margaritas. Food arrived quickly and was hot and delicious even though it was reasonably busy. Staff attentive. Good price.

There was 11 people in our group on a very busy Saturday night. the staff was amazing, nothing was too much trouble for them. The meal was lovely and there was so much choice.

Came for my sisters birthday (party of 6 with a young child) Staff interacted well with my son which was a concern for me as some places see younger children as a pain I think! Really kind waitress, made a fuss of my son. Food...

Birthday meal for my daughter - between us we ordered maybe 10 different tapas dishes, and each one was delicious. The menu is very broad - lots of tapas at £5/£6 (and a decent size) plus larger main dishes for £12-15. Staff were very friendly...

Came in early afternoon for lunch on Saturday,didn't expect the variety of the choice on the lunch menu and main menu. The restaurant offers a lot of vegan options I was surprised about. Me and my partner had a vegan burrito and some vegan tapas...

I came to visit Salsa for a Christmas party with my friends. The food was amazing, the atmosphere in the venue is very cozy and welcoming. The staff especially, outstanding service: polite, attentive and happy. We were served by one of the owners: Isabel., thanks...

Had late lunch with friends and we found hair on our food. The manager came and asked if we need compensation of the incident and we say NO. Our purpose is to keep them aware about it for them to improve their service. We don’t...

We had late lunch with my friends, we were quite enjoying our starter but at the last bit we have found hair on it, we informed the staff and she calls the manager but the manager was really not apologetic and sarcastically Approached us, instead...

Absolutely amazing meal last night!! Work Xmas meal and the food was perfect. Amazing service from the ladies they were fantastic. Can’t wait to return!!! Thank you for a really nice evening.

Ordered tapas and honestly it was incredible. Some of the best tapas I've ever had. Our only issue was we got full, otherwise we would have ordered twice as much! If I lived closer (was just visiting for the weekend) this would be a regular...

Firstly, the service was excellent. Really attentive pleasant staff, but the food was a let down. Having said that, it wasn't expensive and also the wine was cheap. I think a bit more imagination could have gone into the food. I ordered a 4 Seasons...

Just had a short break in southend and after searching for somewhere to eat came across the salsa. The menu is vast with something for everyone. When the food arrived the portions were huge and the food was piping hot. The service was exceptional and...

My boys and I came here and were thoroughly impressed. The nachos share starter was huge and really tasty. The tapas were very good as well. The squid especially was amazing. The only downside was the portions were bigger than expected and we couldn't finish...

My family and I regulalrly visit this restaurant. In the past week we have been for both my father's birthday and a quick treat before schools starts again. The service is second to none. The manager is attentful, the staff particulalry Natalia, Tanya, Anya and...

First time trying tapas. I have to say the food was divine. The food came out not long after ordering. Each dish was cooked to perfection. The staff were very friendly and excellent service. Will definitely be back again and would highly recommend this place...

Have eaten here 2 nights in a row and both visits have been amazing. The food is outstanding, we had the paella on the second night and it was as good as we had in Spain if not better. Staff are very friendly and welcoming...

Our group of 8 stopped by Salsa on a Saturday night around 9:00pm for some late evening food and conversation. The menu was surprisingly varied, and prices were average - about as expected. Service was good and reasonably attentive. But the acoustics in the restaurant...

Fantastic friendly restaurant in southend on sea town centre . The food was divine, expertly and authentically cooked by clearly talented chefs . The margaritas were delicious and all reasonably priced , we will return .

Came here with the family after searching the town for something that was not fish and chips. Wished we went to Nandos next door. My partner and her mum shared tapas and had six plates. They described the food as being awful. Items that they...

Used to love to come to salsa for a meal with my friends but have to say my most recent visit wasn’t amazing. The food wasn’t awful but our food just didn’t taste the same. Do you have a new chef, Salsa? In terms of...

Been coming to Salsa for a few years now and never had a bad experience. Staff are always polite and on hand and food is excellent. Usually go with the family and get the Tapas plates, good value for money - we love it here.

Had a lovely evening made even better by our lovely waitress Ana Maria who looked after us from start to finish with a big smile.

Warmed up food. Not nice. Canned cocktails. Nice staff but poor food and drinks. Very disappointed. Will not return, not nice to treat customers this way.

We visited for a late Father’s day to spoil our dad and it was one of the best days ever! We had a collection of tapas which was so tasty and good portion and thank you to the lovely girls that helped us recommend some...

A massive thank you to Isabel, the two ana's and Tanya for a very special evening! They went above and beyond for us. We booked for my friends birthday dinner and surprise proposal! They helped me decorate our table before we arrived and helped with...

We came across this restaurant whilst doing an online search for somewhere to eat and it turned out to be an excellent choice. We shred potato skins as a starter, I had a couple of my favourite tapas whilst my partner had a steak. Everything...

After months of not going to what was my favourite restaurant, I was keen to visit with my family. I Was sad to learn from one of the employees that the two lovely ladies that usually served me on visits in the past had left....

Excellent restaurant, the vibe of the the restaurant was amazing. The staff is very professional, polite and attentive to details. The food was amazing. I can recommend the mix paella. Compliment to Cheff and all the staff. Special mention to Anna the Portuguese waiter that...

Such a hidden gem this restaurant, the food was amazing! All the staff was so attentive throughout the whole night, very polite and efficient! Our waitresses looking after us Natalia, Isabel & Tania all was so lovely and really looked after us! Would recommended to...

Ordered delivery tonight for first timers good arrived hot and was delicious will definitely order again

We found this restaurant by chance and decided to give it a go rather than the chain restaurants available in the same area. The service was very welcoming from the start, felt reassuringly safe with all Covid and hygiene procedures in place. The menu was varied and we struggled to decide what to have, it all sounded lovely! We settled on combo fajitas and a Portuguese Espetada. Both were delicious. The Mexican spicy fries were the best though, would highly recommend those. The tapas and cocktails looked great so would like to try those should we return. Overall a nice meal and very friendly servers, would recommend over other chains if you’re in the area.

Lively restaurant with good mix of people. Varied menu and great food. Staff pleasant and attentive in these tricky covid times, feel For them working so hard having to wear face coverings and the younger clientele can’t offer the same courtesy to them when moving around the restaurant. Will be back post covid.

But let down by anyone under 25 walking around without masks, was common place....... poor that staff are wearing, some guests ignore. On this alone I would not recommend to anyone over 40 who abides by Covid rules..... as all girl staff,so might be that no "man/bouncer type" with ability to ensure rules are adhered to.

We booked online after looking at TripAdvisor for something different to eat and read the other positive reviews. Venue was easy to find and we were welcomed into the restaurant.Venue is nice, clean and tables were well spaced. We felt very safe throughout our stay.We started off with cocktails because it was still happy hour. Wife was very happy with her porn star martini and my long island iced tea was spot on.Our order consisted of: vegetable paella, garlic mushrooms, patatas bravas, chorizo in red wine sauce, and chicken skers with cajun dip. Because the paella was fresh we were warned this would take a little longer, so we started with some cheese garlic flatbread to start.All the food was cooked fresh and was amazing. Tasted devine and portion sizes were perfect. Best tapas I have had so far.What topped it up was how the staff treated us and how warm and friendly they all were. They are a real credit to the establishment and helped make this one of the best meals out we have had.Would thoroughly recommend to future diners, especially with the extra 30% off for online booking!

Lovely Tapas, cocktails and wine. Great service too, covid precautions seemed to be followed really well without being intrusive.

we were surprised as the menu is very big but our experience of this restaurant was good. Staff are friendly, service was good. We came here for tapas and all the dishes were lovely. Not one issue at all. We also had a couple of cocktails. Goood evening

We had some time in the evening in Southend but wanted something different to the normal Italian cuisine which seems to be the only choice left in the town. We had not been into Salsa for a while, looked at the menu which is extensive with Tapas and lots of different meat and fish dishes plus a Paella to share (this is huge). The staff are always friendly and showed us to our seat, all COVID rules being adhered to. We had nachos to start, large portion with a good amount of salsa and guacamole. Then 3 bean rice, cheese burger, fajitas, all cooked really well. The star of the show was the cocktails, from 5-7pm only £5, so Espresso and Pornstar martinis it was. Excellent. Meal for 3 plus cocktails £67. Why not enjoy yourself.

Visited on the last day of the ‘eat out to help out’ scheme (31st Aug) - I have OCD and had been really worried about visiting my first restaurant since March due to Covid. When we arrived, I saw that they were doing bookings only which helped to ensure that they didn’t overfill the restaurant (big reassurance!). All of the staff were wearing face masks and the tables were distanced from each other. Due to my anxiety, I had brought my own cutlery set and straw along but I must admit the cutlery was practically sparkling! The food, as usual, did not disappoint. I’m vegan and usually struggle to find a decent option in a restaurant but Salsa has a brilliant selection of vegan friendly options. I must also add that I saw the staff at the host point throughly wiping down all menus, including each individual page. If you’re looking for a bit of peace of mind in these strange times and don’t want to miss out on the dining experience, I would thoroughly recommend Salsa. Even pre-Covid, the staff have always been incredibly friendly, food to an exceptional standard and just a lovely atmosphere!

Booked a table in advance as I thought they would be busy due to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Good thing we booked as they were very busy. Felt very safe as all the staff were wearing face masks, social distancing was being practised and there were hand sanitizer dispensers around the restaurant. It’s even possible to place your order electronically to reduce contact if you wish. I had the potato skins for starter, chile burrito for mains and their biscuit cake for dessert. I have to say all three courses were absolutely delicious and I was stuffed! Our server Maria was so polite, attentive, friendly, nothing was too much trouble for her and despite how busy it was, we still had a little bit of time for a joke and a laugh.

Thank you to all the staff ,for a special night it’s very busy I had a lovely meal and my boys see you soon for my special birthday

qued up for 30mins from 430 today. To get in and be told bookings only. Absolute joke, no consideration for customer's. Wouldn't mind if there was signs outside, but nothing. 30mins!!!!!!! Refusing to ever go to this restaurant ever again.

Order forgot so off course it’s a bad review , no apology at all, I think i was talking to a teenage boy on the phone who wasn’t interested.

There is a good variety on the menu, I ordered spaghetti carbonara with a side of Mexican fries and my partner got a pizza. We both enjoyed our meal. The service was brilliant, the two waitresses serving us were very polite and attentive.

Absolutely amazing!! My husband and I have been here a few times. The food has always been outstanding and so have the staff!! There were 16 of us at the anniversary and all said what a lovely restaurant this is. Nothing was an issue for the lovely staff. There is a wide choice on the menu and all starters, mains and desserts were all cooked to perfection!!!

Had TAcos, Nachos and Enchiladas with some pints of beer. It was amazing experience because you are taken care. The restaurant was busy but still you get undivided attention which is brilliant

Me and my partner went here for Valentines Day - upon arrivals we quickly got seated to our table and the whole restaurant want Valentines Decorated with roses and candles or every table which I thought was a nice touch. The menu is very dated looking with very garish logos for every beer that was available which I think needs a re-think (see photo attached)The starters and main that we had were soo good and very tasty, we ordered nachos and burritos and the portion sizes were great.Waitresses were very attentive and asked a few times if everything was okay and we needed drinks topped up.Would recommend and go back.

Thank you to all the staff ,for a lovely meal and great service .see you soon on Mother’s Day love it

We visited the restaurant the 14/02/20 for Valentine’s Day and I’ve got to say I was so disappointed. Having read all the good reviews before hand, I don’t understand where they have come from. The food:I’ve given this restaurant a 1 star as we did enjoy one dish, the starter which was calamari. We ordered 4 main dishes (tapas) between 2 of us. They were awful. Garlic mushrooms which contained no garlic, ribs which were just fat on bone, chicken and chorizo which consisted of dry cubes of chicken and hard rubbery chorizo and the worst one of all, the potatoes croquettes. They were clearly re fried as you could taste the disgusting oil, to the point it made me gag!! No I wouldn’t eat here ever again. Drinks: The drinks were ok, very strong and bitter but drinkable. One problem is the bar man (young man dark hair) repeatedly licked his fingers after making cocktails, obviously licking the alcohol off his hands but then handling fruit garnishes for the glasses!!! That is disgusting! Service: Service was avaerage, took a while to be served when we first sat down but was ok, the waitress was very polite. She didn’t even question why we had left so much food. She just took it and walked off. Now I know why the place was half empty when we walked in! By all means try this place for yourself, but you might be disappointed like we was.

Lovely food, great service such a nice valentines dinner. Drinks reasonably priced would highly recommend a visit

We had paella and it took some time to be cooked but we were warned it will be about 20 mins for it to be cooked. Well worth the wait. The only thing that we found wrong with the place was it was very noisy as there was a big party of adults and kids of about 30. But this was a Saturday night.and the place was full. So if we were to go back we would pick a week day night. Staff were very good and polite.

First time here for me, to celebrate my sister in laws 50th birthday . Upon arrival I was first to arrive out of the 15 booked. I was showed to the table . I ordered a drink and within minutes it arrived. I was also able to pay for my drink there and then at the table. I continued doing this during the evening . Staff very helpful and polite, and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble.. Food was lovely, hot and fresh. Portion size was just enough for me so no waste. I only had a main but the starters did look lovely tho.. We had birthday cake for dessert, staff gave us plates and forks. We didn’t get to sample salsas dessert menu but I will definitely be returning so next time I might go all out and enjoy 3 courses... Thank you for a lovely evening ..

5 stars lovely food highly recommend can’t understand why more people don’t support this family business more lovely attentive staff great food what more can you ask for

I use to live in the Canary Islands and Salsa has been my go to place when I am missing home. The food is lovely as are the staff and the margaritas are the best in Southend"

Quesidillas were great, pasta was ok. Tapas looked really good. Staff very friendly, and the lunch deal very good value

My selection was a homemade burger with cheese which was delicious. It came with

Work away from home 5 days a week & avoiding carbs as a result.Was on my way to Ask Italian (I know, desperate times) & happened across this tapas bar literally across the road. Had an offer of 3 for 2 on & I ordered Piri Piri Prawns ( Not sure if tjese were authentic Spanish cuisine) but they were delicious. Then had the lamb skewers which were exceptional & the barbecued ribs where tje meet fell off the bone. Avcompanied this with a large glass of Reguengos Tinto at 14.5% for £5.95. Waitress kindly bought me a finger bowl without having to be asked & free glass of tapwater for spicy prawns. So happy I came here & will definitely return next time I'm in Southend ( probably another 60 years but now I hope not.) Staff charming to boot. Simply lovely meal.

Went for a meal on Sunday, not that full. The service from Anna & Teresa was outstanding, friendly and helpful. Enhanced the whole experience. The food was really good, couldn’t fault it at all. Family had 6 tapas, fajitas, steak, Paella. Thank you team for a great lunchtime out.

We came to salsa on a whim and it is safe to say that we do not regret it! The food was delicious and our server Maria was lovely also. Will definitely be coming back Thanks all!

Love the set up in this restaurant ( formal). Very good choice on the menu. I had the Lamb, my husband had ribs and chicken. Very nice food. Came out really quick and service was great. The only reason they did not get a 5 was because I believe there should be a deal on a Saturday lunch time. This wasn’t a cheap Saturday lunch.

Have been with my husband and i can say worth visit. Staff was friendly, food looks amazing and is delicious.

We have been here so many times I can’t even count, and will continue to go back. Carlos, the owner and all of the staff greet you with a smile and 5* service. Been here for my 18th birthday, parents engagement party, 20th birthday and countless more occasions with my family and friends. the food is amazing, big portions!! Cocktails are 241 most nights and are lush! They sometimes have had a dj and the whole restaurant is up and dancing. Just a really feel good family friendly, great for parties and big bookings night out in Essex! Cannot fault them! Our family love this restaurant and there sister restaurant Latinos in hadleigh!!

First visit, found the staff to be attentive & friendly. Had a mix platter starter, more than enough for two hungry people, I had a fish skewer that was quite excellent, my date had a lamb steak of excellent quality, which she struggled to finish. Too full for desserts, reasonably priced wine, could not fault the restaurant for quality or value.

Decided at the last minute to go here for sunday lunch, The service was as good as ever, and prompt my wife opted for the lamb shank, will i opted for tapas, which my wife was happy to assist with the eating of. I chose Piri Piri prawns, potatas bravos, chichen pinchos, and Ham qroqettes, all very tasty and washed down with a couple of san miguel's my wife said her lamb wash delicious, however our only issue was the plates they could be warmed up first.

Well we stopped here last night as me and the family were having a Spanish food craving. Food was okay but far from the Spanish food you get in Spain. 3 for 2 on tapas so we decided on six and a round of drink just shy of 35 quid. Would I go again..... Probably not. Nothing against the place or the atmosphere just not for me.

I've been here a couple of times and the first time I remember the food was good. Unfortunately in my latest visit, I found the food similar to what you would get in a "caff". My friend and I, we both ordered the rump steak. I asked mine to be medium- rare but it was well done. I would have sent it back, but as we were celebrating my friend's birthday, I didn't want to make a fuss. The presentation was nothing special either. I was disappointed.

Went with hubby for tapas. Beautiful surroundings almost feels like being in Spain! Food was gorgeous and service was friendly and efficient. Great atmosphere and fab food. Brilliant for date night.

Great surroundings, great food, great service, great choice, lemon sole and fish kebabs just great. Great find after a great show at the Cliffs Pavilion.