Here at Salena’s, we try to be as helpful as possible. Over the years we have recognized that certain questions are very common. Since most of those questions are regarding our menu selections, we have developed a glossary of terms that should help. Of course, if you don’t find what you are looking for, feel free to email us. Even better: come visit the restaurant and ask your server!
What is a burrito?
A burrito is a hand-rolled flour tortilla wrapped around a variety of fillings, such as shredded chicken, shredded beef, beans & cheese, etc.
What is a taco?
We offer both soft shell and hard shell tacos made from our 100% corn tortillas and various fillings. Soft shell tacos are briefly cooked in vegetable oil so the taco is soft and pliable. Hard shell tacos are corn tortillas placed in a form and cooked in vegetable oil until crisp. Both are filled with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and your choice of filling, such as shredded beef, chicken, or beans, etc.
What are tostadas?
Tostadas are flat 100% corn tortillas cooked in vegetable oil until crisp. They are served with various toppings such as chicken, beans, beef, or guacamole; each is topped with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.
What is an enchilada?
An enchilada is a 100% corn tortilla wrapped around a variety of fillings such as shredded chicken, shredded beef, beans & cheese, etc. The enchilada is then covered with enchilada sauce—a mild, red chili sauce, & cheese. It is then briefly broiled under an open flame.
What is enchilada sauce?
Enchilada sauce is made from a multi-step, extensive recipe including Ancho chiles, as well as our special combination of herbs and spices.
What does “Enchilada Style” mean?
Salena’s own method of finish. A burrito is served as if it were an enchilada: covered with mild red chili sauce & cheese and briefly roasted under an open flame.
What is molé sauce?
Molé is, arguably, an old word from the Mexican colonial age meaning simply “sauce.” As legend has it, a Nun, Sor Andrea, in Puebla’s Santo Rosa convent, developed a Molé Poblano sauce in the 1600s that is still popular today. Molé sauces, such as ours, are thick, dark, and complex. The recipes contain fruits, vegetables, various dried chilies, nuts & seeds, chocolate, cinnamon, and other spices.
What does “Molé Style” mean?
Salena’s own method of finish. A burrito or enchilada is covered with molé sauce & cheese, then broiled under an open flame.
What is white sauce?
White sauce is a delicious, creamy French sauce to contrast and compliment our more traditional Mexican selections.
What does “White Style” mean?
Salena’s own method of finish. A burrito or enchilada is covered with white cream sauce & cheese, then briefly roasted under an open flame.
What is green (or verde) tomatillo sauce?
Tomatillo sauce is made from tomatillos, which are green Mexican tomatoes, our special blend of herbs and spices, mixed with pork tenderloin pieces.
What is masa?
The Spanish term for the fresh dough that we make daily from scratch for our hand-rolled flour tortillas.
What are chinitos?
A different version of refried beans. Cooked in a skillet and formed into a football shape, chinitos are finished with four different cheeses, and served with chips.
What is chorizo?
Chorizo is a Mexican ground pork sausage mix made from an extensive recipe, and cooked to order.
What are fajitas?
Fajitas are either skirt steak, skewered tail-on shrimp, or chicken breast seasoned with our special spices and cooked on an open grill, or any combination thereof. They are served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, sour cream, three flour tortillas, Mexican rice, and refried beans. Some assembly required!
What are chili relleños?
Chili relleños are roasted Poblano peppers stuffed with three cheeses and spices, brushed with melted butter, breaded, and fried. Each is finished with a charred tomato sauce, queso fresco, and salsa fresca.
What is a “Super Burrito”?
A super burrito is a standard burrito with an extra portion of filling and lettuce inside, covered with enchilada sauce and cheese, then briefly roasted under an open flame, and finished with lettuce and tomatoes. Served alongside rice, refried beans, and with sour cream.