Salsa 17 Menu (2025 Update)
Salsa 17, located in Arlington Heights, IL, is a vibrant Mexican restaurant and bar with a diverse menu catering to breakfast, brunch, and dinner. This establishment offers a variety of amenities including delivery, takeout, reservation options, vegan dishes, and wheelchair accessibility. The restaurant boasts a casual yet classy atmosphere with outdoor seating and a full bar for guests to enjoy. Customers rave about the tableside guacamole, nachos with braised beef, fish tacos, and mole dishes. The service, though sometimes inconsistent, has received mixed reviews. Overall, Salsa 17 is praised for its delicious food, lively ambiance, and excellent customer rewards program. It is a must-visit spot for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.
Specials
Short Rib Queso Fundido
melted chihuahua and del caribe cheese, modelo braised short rib, soft warm tortillas
Sopa De Tortilla Con Pollo
(chicken tortilla soup) pulled chicken, avocado, crema, crispy tortillas
Pozole Verde
chunks of slow cooked pork, hominy, tomatillo, jalapeno
Tacos De Carnitas
(slow roasted pork) warm corn tortilla, caramelized onion and fresh cilantro, spanish rice and black beans
Tacos De Pastel De Cangrejo
(crab cake tacos) jumbo lump crab cake, cabbage slaw, spanish rice, black beans
Pescado Asado A La Parilla
(roasted tilapia) grilled pineapple, sweet plantains, poblano peppers, sauteed broccolini, cilantro rice
Tajadas De Cordero De Tamarindo
(lamb chops with tamarind mole) grilled colorado lamb chops, mole tamarindo,poblano rice
Adobo De Filete De Cerdo Con Chorizo
(pork tender loin with chorizo cream sauce) caramelized butternut squash and pineapple, chipotle mashed potatoes
Modelo Cocido Costillas Cortas
(modelo beer braised short ribs) chipotle mashed potatoes, shitake mushrooms, sauteed spinach
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortillas simmered in salsa verde, topped with Queso Anejo and onions.
Pechuga En Mole Poblano
Sauteed Chicken Breast, Housemade Mole Poblano, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Mexican Rice, Black Beans
Milanesa De Pollo
Crispy Panko Coated Chicken Breast, Black Beans,Guacamole, Escabeche Salad
Chile Relleno
Traditional Souffle Battered Poblano Pepper stuffed with Queso Panela, Caldillo de Jitomate, Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Huaraches De Bistek Parillado
Homemade Corn Tortillas, Black Bean Puree, Charbroiled Top Sirloin Steak, Salsa Verde, Queso Chihuahua, Chopped Onions
Tamales De Pollo
Housemade Chicken Tamales steamed in Corn Husks, Salsa Ranchera, Melted Queso Oaxaca, Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Burrito Mexiquense
Choice of Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Top Sirloin Steak, or Chicken, Lettuce, Black Beans, Salsa Ranchera, Mexican Rice
Enchiladas Verdes
Two Corn Tortillas rolled with assorted fillings. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans. Shredded Chicken, or Picadillo, Salsa Verde, Melted Chihuahua Cheese
Enchiladas Rojas
Two Corn Tortillas rolled with assorted fillings. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans. Shredded Beef or Chicken, Salsa Ranchera, Melted Queso Chihuahua
Enchiladas De Mariscos
Two Corn Tortillas rolled with assorted fillings. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans. Bay Scallops, Gulf Shrimp, Adobo Chipotle Sauce, Melted Queso Chihuahua
Milanesa De Res
Breaded Skirt Steak. Traditional Mexican Sandwich made on a Grilled Bollilo Roll with Queso Panela, Black Bean Puree, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Pickled Jalapenos.
Pollo Ala Parilla
Grilled Chicken Breast. Traditional Mexican Sandwich made on a Grilled Bollilo Roll with Queso Panela, Black Bean Puree, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Pickled Jalapenos.
Tacos Americanos
Soft Flour Tortillas Filled With Your Choice Of Chicken, Ground Beef or Shredded Beef. Lettuce, Queso Chihuahua, Pico de Gallo, Crema. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Tacos Al Carbon
Warm Corn Tortillas With Your Choice Of Steak or al Pastor-Marinated Pork. Garnished with Escabeche, Onion and Cilantro. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Tacos De Pescado
Soft Corn Tortillas Stuffed with Beer Battered Tilapia Filet, Pickled Onion, Cilantro, Tomato, Onion. Served with Cole Slaw. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Tacos Vegetarianos
Soft Flour Tortillas Stuffed With Roasted Veggies. Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Lunch
Dinner
Guacamole Preparado En Mesa
Freshly prepared tableside
Freshly Prepared Tableside
Oven melted queso chihuahua and herbs
Calamares Fritos
Fried onillos de calamari served with a citrus roasted chipotle salsa
Ceviche De La Casa
Fresh rock shrimp cooked in anorange-lime marinade mixed with plum tomatoes, green olives, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and avocado
Sopes
Crispy masa boats filled with your Choice braised of chicken, shredded beef or chorizo, topped with lettuce, crema and queso Fresco
Flautas De Pollo
Crispy chicken taquitos with Shredded lettuce, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
Quesadillas Nortenas
Melted queso Chihuahua in toasty flourtortillas, served with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo
Rollitos De Pollo
Crispy rollitos filled with picante chicken, black beans, corn, onion, peppers, cilantro and melted cheese egg roll style, served with avocado lemon cream dip
Mexican Nachos
Crispy corn tortilla chips, melted queso Chihuahua topped with black beans, tomato, jalapeno peppers, crema, guacamole and pico de gallo
Filete De Res & Morita Sauce
Two beef tenderloin medallions, grilled and covered in a chile morita cream sauce. Served with chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Arrachera Chalco
Grilled marinated skirt steak served over salsa colorada, topped with rajas de chile poblanos, nopales, onions and queso anejo. Roasted poblano potatoes and black beans on the side
Birria De Borrego
Tender lamb shank braised in our birria sauce of ancho, guajillo and mulato chiles. Served with chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables, garnished with radish relish
Pechuga De Pollo En Huitlacoche
Chicken breast stuffed with sweet poblano peppers and queso Oaxaca, doused in a salsa de huitlacoche (inky corn mushroom). Served with chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Tamales De Pollo
Chicken tamales steamed in corn husks, served with salsa ranchera, melted queso Oaxaca and a side of Mexican rice and black beans
Tamales De Frijoles
Black bean tamales stuffed with butternut squash and rajas of roasted poblano peppers, steamed in a corn husk served with a mushroom tomato sauce over sauteed spinachtopped with queso de cabra (goat cheese)
Tamales Verdes De Puerco
braised pork shoulder, salsa verde, mexican rice and black beans
Tampiquena
Charbroiled marinated skirt steak served with roasted Poblano potatoes and black beans, garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo, Accompanied by a chicken enchilada topped with mole poblano
Carne Asada
Charbroiled marinated skirt steak served with roasted Poblano potatoes and black beans, garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo. Traditional choice, served with caramelized plantains
Chihuahua
Charbroiled marinated skirt steak served with roasted Poblano potatoes and black beans, garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo, Topped with green peppers, mushrooms, onions and melted queso chihuahua
Chipotle
Charbroiled marinated skirt steak served with roasted Poblano potatoes and black beans, garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo, covered in a chile chipotle salsa
Filete De Res En Chile Pasilla
Charbroiled marinated skirt steak served with roasted Poblano potatoes and black beans, garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo, grilled flat iron steak sauteed with shitake mushrooms and topped with queso chihuahua in oaxacan chile pasilla salsa, served with black bean pozole
Pechuga En Salsa De Tequila
Sauteed chicken breast in tequila lime sauce, topped with crema and sprinkled with toasted spicy tortilla chips served with Mexican rice and black beans
Pollo Poblano
Sauteed and served with a sweet roasted chile poblano sauce drizzled with crema and julienne poblano peppers served with Mexican rice and black beans
Arroz Con Pollo
Grilled diced chicken breast tossed with onions, bell peppers, salsa ranchera and and served over a bed of rice, topped with crema and queso chihuahua served with Mexican rice and black beans
Pechuga Al Chipotle
Sauteed and served over a spicy sweet chipotle sauce topped with crema and chihuahua cheese served with Mexican rice and black beans
Huachinango Al Mojo De Ajo
Fresh red snapper filet, pan seared with garlic in a white wine butter sauce. Served with Chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Huachinango A La Veracruzana
Red snapper sauteed with green manzanilla olives, alcaparras (capers), tomato and cilantro sauce. Served with Chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Camarones Al Ajillo
Jumbo gulf shrimp sauteed in garlic and olive oil, with julienned chile ancho. Served with Chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Camarones A La Diabla
Jumbo shrimp in a garlic chile guajillo sauce with nopals and queso panela. Served with chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Camarones Enchipotlados
Jumbo gulf shrimp sauteed in a garlic chipotle sauce. Served with Chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables
Mojarra Con Salsa De Chile Poblano
organic brazilian tilapia filet, pan seared and doused with a creamy poblano sauce. served with chipotle mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Quesadillas De Camaron Y Callo De Hacha
scallops and shrimp on grilled flour tortillas stuffed with queso enchilado served with mexican rice and beans
Enchilada De Marisco
bay scallops and gulf shrimp doused in adobo chipotle sauce topped with crumbled queso fesco and crema. served with mexican rice and beans
Salmon En Tabla De Cedro
cedar planked atlantic salmon marinated in chile guajillo aioli served with esquites (corn cooked in butter, onions, and epazote) and chipotle mashed potatoes
Enchiladas De Marisco
Bay scallops and gulf shrimp doused in adobo chipotle sauce, topped with crumbled queso Fresco and crema served with Mexican rice and beans
Tacos De Mojarra
Three soft corn tortillas stuffed with beer battered tilapia filet, pickled cabbage, cilantro, diced tomato, onions drizzled with a tomato aioli and served with Mexican rice and jicama cole slaw
Three Soft Corn Tortillas Stuffed With Beer Battered Tilapia Filet, Pickled Cabbage, Cilantro, Diced
Complement any salad with sliced avocado, grilled chicken breast, sliced charbroiled skirt steak or jumbo gulf shrimp
Ensalada Azteca
Mixed lettuce, black beans, corn, picode gallo, queso enchilado tossed in cilantro lime dressing. topped with slices radish and crispy tortilla strings
Ensalada De Espinaca
Baby spinach, sun dried tomatoes,avocado and sesame seeds tossed with a sweet chile ancho vinaigrette. Topped with crumble queso de cabra (goat cheese) and caramelized onions
Taco Salad
A large crispy tortilla shell filled with lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole, topped with crema and queso Chihuahua
Ensalada Margarita
Avocado, queso panela, orange wedges and tomato served on a bed of mixed greens, tossed in a tequila Herradura orange vinaigrette. Sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds
Natural Fresh Fruit Smoothies
frambuesa (raspberry), fresha (strawberry), durazno (peach), guayaba (guava), mango, coconut
Hot Beverages
Aguas Frescas
Iced Tea
A black sauce from Puebla, featuring toasted seeds, spices and the most talked about ingredient chocolate. Delicious in any pairing.
Mole Amarillo
One of Oaxacas seven moles, a traditional sauce with chile guajillo as its main ingredient. Best paired with beef and pork.
Mole Blanco
Made with white chocolate, chile poblano, chile serrano and dry fruit. A perfect pairing with seafood and pork.
Mole De Pistache
Made with chile jalapenos, chile poblano, and avocado leaves. Delicious in any pairing.
Pollo Ala Parilla
A sizzling hot choice accompanied by caramelized Spanish onions, diced tomato, sauteed green and red peppers, served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, crema, cheese and pico de gallo on the side. Sliced marinated grilled chicken breast
Bistek
A sizzling hot choice accompanied by caramelized Spanish onions, diced tomato, sauteed green and red peppers, served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, crema, cheese and pico de gallo on the side. Sliced marinated charbroiled sirloin steak
Camarones
A sizzling hot choice accompanied by caramelized Spanish onions, diced tomato, sauteed green and red peppers, served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, crema, cheese and pico de gallo on the side. Sauteed Tiger shrimp
Veggie Fajita
A sizzling hot choice accompanied by caramelized Spanish onions, diced tomato, sauteed green and red peppers, served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, crema, cheese and pico de gallo on the side. Roasted Poblano peppers, portobello mushrooms and zucchini, in addition to caramelized onions,diced tomato and sauteed green and red peppers
Combine Two Half Orders Of The Above Recipes To Make Your Own Fajita Platter
Tacos Americanos
Three soft flour tortillas rolled with your choice of chicken, ground beef or shredded beef topped with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo and a side of crema
Tacos Al Carbon
Warm corn tortillas with your choice of steak or al pastor (marinated pork) Garnished with escabeche (cactus salad) onion and cilantro
Tacos De Pescado
three soft corn tortillas stuffed with beer battered tilapia filet, pickled cabbage, pico de gallo drizzled with a chipotle aioli and served with jicama cole slaw
Tacos Surtidos
Eight tacos, one of each or mix and match. Great for sharing! (rice and beans are not included) choose from shredded beef, braised chicken, ground beef, birria de borrrego (braised lamb), beer battered fish, grilled steak, veggies, al pastor (pork)
Burrito Fajita
Green peppers, roasted onions, fresh tomatoes, black beans and your choice of flank steak, grilled chicken breast or shrimp
Burrito Mazatleco
Scallops and rock shrimp doused in Adobo sauce with lettuce, spinach, crema, tomatoes and queso enchilado
Burrito Mexiquense
Served with mild salsa ranchera and filled with black beans, lettuce and your choice of meat
Burrito Al Pastor
Al pastor marinated pork with lettuce, blackbeans, crema and queso Chihuahua, topped with salsa Verde
Tostaditas
Three crispy open faced corn tortilla shells topped with beans, lettuce, diced tomato and crema.
Tostaditas De Tinga De Camaron
Three crispy open faced tortilla shells topped with refried black beans and tinga de camaron (shrimp and caramelized onions in a chile chipotle adobo salsa) garnished with avocado and crema
Enchiladas De Hongos
Three corn tortillas stuffed with sauteed white mushrooms, spinach and caramelized onions, topped with salsa Verde
Burrito Poblano
Portobello mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, tomatoes, black beans and Oaxaca cheese, served with salsa de chile poblano
Spinach Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with queso Oaxaca, sauteed spinach, and portobello mushrooms, garnished with crema and pico de gallo
Chile Relleno
Two classic souffle-battered poblano peppers stuffed with queso panela covered in caldillo de jitomate
Tostadas Vegetarianas
Crispy open faced corn tortilla topped with beans, lettuce, guacamole, crema and pico de gallo. Garnished with queso enchilado
Fajitas Vegetarianas
Sauteed green and red peppers, Spanish onions, zucchini, portobello mushrooms and roasted poblano peppers
Enchiladas De Mariscos
Bay scallops and gulf shrimp doused in adobo chipotle sauce, topped with crumbled queso fresco and crema
Enchiladas Mixed
One cheese enchilada con mole, one chicken enchilada verde and an enchilada ranchera de picadillo (ground beef with potatoes)
Enchiladas Verdes
Shredded chicken or picadillo (ground beef and potatoes), topped with green tomatillo salsa and melted queso chihuahua
Enchiladas Rojas
Shredded beef or chicken topped with a mild red salsa Ranchera and melted queso chihuahua
Enchiladas Con Mole
Shredded chicken or a blend of Mexican cheeses, topped with our delicious mole Oaxaqueno and queso fresco
Side Orders
Vanilla Caramel Flan
Specialty of the house!
Sopapillas Con Helado
Crispy flour tortilla chips dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with Homers vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup.
Pastel De Chocolate Abuelita
A Gluten Free favorite!! Flourless chocolate cake glazed with chocolate ganache
Helado Frito
Fried Ice Cream...Say No More!!
Pastel De Tres Leches
A traditional Mexican dessert...vanilla bean sponge cake, bathed in a creamy three milk syrup.
Enchiladas De Manzana
Three crepes rolled in roasted apples, with cinnamon and brown sugar. Served with warm house made caramel and Homers vanilla bean ice cream.
Crepes Con Cajeta
Three Crepes stuffed with caramelized sweet plantains, drizzled with warm house made caramel, sprinkled with pecans, served with Homer's vanilla bean ice cream
Apple Pie Empanada - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Yummy apple filling wrapped in an all butter crust, baked not fried.
Bebidas Calientes
Mexican Hot Chocolate - "French Press" Columbian Coffee - Hot Tea
Birthday Celebration Package
add dollars to the price of any dessert. Includes: Mexican Sombrero, Candles, Maracas, and a heartfelt rendition of "Happy Birthday" from our staff!
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Desserts
Drinks
Margaritas
all of our oz. margaritas are made with premium maestro dobel tequila
Lime Juice, Patron Citronage, Organic Agave Nectar, Splash Of Soda
La Pila
pineapple infused tequila, don q coconut rum, pineapple juice
La Pasion
passion fruit and pineapple juice, splash of midori
La Granadita
pama pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice
El Beso
premium tequila, raspberry liqueur, pineapple, vanilla add a mezcal floater
La Azul
blue curacao, lime juice
La Rosita
jalapeno infused tequila, vida mezcal, raspberry liqueur, lime juice
El Paraiso
guava puree,orange juice, lime juice
Mexican Bulldog
a coronita tipped upside down in our signature margarita
Dirty Mexican Bulldog
El Infierno
vida mezcal, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, sweet chili saltrim, and fire
Add A Mezcal Floater
Bottles
Chelada
your favorite beer served over ice,fresh lime juice, salted rim
Michelada
chelada and our homemade spicy sangrita mix
White Wine
Red Wine
Sangria Roja Or Blanca
wine, rum, brandy, gin, fresh orange & pineapple juice, simple syrup
Mojitos
mojitos and yerbabuenas are traditionally made with lime, but you can have it however you like! try lemon, strawberry, mango, coconut, guava, raspberry or pomegranate
Frozen Drinks
Table Side Guacamole
Made To Order, With Homemade Tortilla Chips
Salsa's Salsa!
With Homemade Tortilla Chips
Sopes
Crispy Masa Boats With Your Choice Of Chicken, Shredded Beef Or Chorizo, Topped With Lettuce, Crema, Pico De Gallo And Queso Fresco
Rollitos De Pollo
Picante Chicken, Black Beans, Corn, Onion, Peppers, Cilantro, Melted Cheese Served With Avocado Lemon Cream Dip Cheese Or Spinach
Quesadilla
Guacamole, Crema, Pico De Gallo
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mildly Spicy Tomato Sauce, Onion, Cilantro
Pozole Verde
Chunks Of Slow Cooked Pork, Hominy, Tomatillos, Jalapenos
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Pulled Chicken, Avocado, Crema Fresca, Crispy Tortillas
Chopped Lorena
Mixed Lettuce, Black Beans, Corn, Pico De Gallo, Queso Enchilado, Avocado, Crispy Tortilla Strings, Orange Tequila Dressing, Fresh Lime
Taco Salad
Crispy Tortilla Shell Filled With Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Guacamole And Topped With Crema And Chihuahua Cheese
Espinaca
Baby Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Avocado, Sweet Chili Ancho Vinaigrette, Topped With Goat Cheese And Caramelized Onions
Tortas
Bolillo roll, queso panela, black bean puree, fresh avocado, spicy mayo, tomato, jalapenos and fries
Tacos Al Carbon
Grilled Steak Or Al Pastor, Onion, Cilantro, Cactus Salad
Tacos Americano
Flour Tortilla, Grilled Chicken, Ground Beef Or Shredded Beef Topped With Lettuce, Cheese, Pico De Gallo And Crema
Tacos De Mojarra
Beer Battered Tilapia, Pickled Cabbage, Cilantro, Tomato, Onion, Tomato Aioli, Jicama Cole Slaw
Tacos Vegetarianos
Roasted Vegetables; Mushrooms, Zucchini, Spinach Served On Lettuce With Pico De Gallo And Chihuahua Cheese
Tamales De Pollo
topped with salsa ranchera, melted queso
Tamales De Frijoles
black bean tamales stuffed with butternut squash, rajas of roasted poblano peppers. Topped with shitake mushroom tomato sauce.
Chili Rellenos
souffle battered poblano peppers stuffed with queso panel and covered in caldillo de jitomate, Mexican rice, black beans
Pechuga En Mole Poblano
sauteed chicken breast topped with our homemade mole poblano and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and served with Mexican rice and black beans
Mojarra Con Mole Amarillo
tilapia filet pan seared and served with mole amarillo, Mexican rice and crema
Burrito Mexiquense
black beans, lettuce, and your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, flank steak or chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with Mexican rice
Steak Or Chicken Or Shrimp Quesadilla
guacamole, crema, pico de gallo
Veggie Fajita
Roasted Poblano, Green & Red Peppers, Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Onion And Tomato
Pollo Ala Parilla
Sliced, Marinated And Grilled Chicken Breast
Bistek
sliced, marinated and charboiled sirloin steak
Camarones
wild caught shrimp from the gulf of Mexico
Enchiladas Rojas
shredded beef or chicken topped with a mild red salsa ranchera and melted Chihuahua cheese
Enchiladas Verdes Picadillo
shredded chicken or picadillo (ground beef and potatoes), topped with green tomatillo salsa and melted Chihuahua cheese
Enchiladas De Mariscos
bay scallops and gulf shrimp, adobo chipotle sauce, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream
Enchilada De Hongos
sauteed mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions, topped with salsa verde
Sauteed Mushrooms, Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Topped With Salsa Verde
marinated skirt steak, roasted poblano potatoes, black beans ,garnished with guacamole, crema and pico de gallo
Side Orders
Apple Pie Empanada
Drizzled with boozy caramel sauce Add scoop of Hormer's vanilla bean ice cream
Vanilla Bean Tres Leches
a Mexican traditional vanilla sponge cake
Sopapillas Con Helado
Crispy cinnamon sugar flour tortilla chips with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup
Pastel De Chocolate Abuelita
melt in your mouth chocolate cake
Vanilla Caramel Flan
a silky, smooth, egg custard
Take Out
Catering
Do It Yourself Fajita Bar
Minimum of people required