Side Hustle Bar

Me and my wife Came in yesterday and and had some tacos and drinks. The tacos looked great and tasted even better. There was a amazing bartender Josiah he has went above and beyond to make sure that me and my wife where taken care of. Thank you for makeing our experience amazing.

Side Hustle! What a spot! Been a couple times and both time we were lucky enough to have Josiah as our server. On the spot with recommendations for great food and drinks. Thanks, Josiah!Great atmosphere and the food! Outstanding! Get the chips and guacamole! The Asada burrito was outstanding as well. Taco Tuesday is killer also! I Highly recommend this spot! Top notch on all levels!

First time at side hustle amazing service from Brenda she was on it today! And there salsa’s are spicy 🔥 I had there quesabirrias and they were fire! Best Mexican food in town. And coldest beers in town!

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. ❤️ We tried this place out because we met Marcie at the fair( she said he works here ) and she hyped this place up so much. We were not disappointed at all ! The service is outstanding and the food is AMAZING, it’s hard to put the food down once you’re full because of how GOOD it is. I’d HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for good food/drinks downtown .

Thank you Josiah for that amazing burrito 😮‍💨🙂‍↔️🤤🤤 10/10 would recommend getting any of there food and I would definitely ask for Josiah. You all have a great worker keep it up ❤️

The loaded nachos were amazing! 10/10 recommend Josiah (Bartender) he made the most amazing margarita Ive ever had! Yum! Super fun atmosphere.

I absolutely love coming here for their Taco Tuesdays. Such a great deal and AMAZING tacos and sauces. Yesterday I was served by Josiah and he was so welcoming and friendly from the moment I walked in. Customer service doesn’t usually seem important to some bars/bartenders but Josiah really made my time at Side Hustle even more enjoyable. Thank you!! I will definitely be back again and again.

Outstanding. Excellent drinks and some of the best Mexican food in Salem. The Mulitas were insanely good! Think superb taco truck meets bar meets club. Owned by a local family and we’ll run. Definitely worth your bucks and support!Update. Have been here several more times since original review. Outstanding each time. Food is unbelievable, their house made hot sauces are incredible and I really hope they bottle and sell them! If you come here for water only, then you’re missing the point of eating out.Update #2. Still going strong! Definitely at the top of our favorite spots for Mexican food. Tried the shrimp tacos and holy cow. Best in Salem without a doubt. Kaylee our bartender/server was top notch. Excellent service, great food recommendations and the prickly pear margarita was the way to go! Next up…apparently they now have margarita towers!!!

When you think of Baja fish tacos in the United States, San Diego and Chula Vista, California, typically come to mind as the pinnacle. Having spent 17 years in that region, I can confidently assert that the best Baja fish tacos are actually found right here in Salem, Oregon. The Side Hustles Baja fish and shrimp tacos are nothing short of extraordinary.Imagine a Baja Fish Taco that combines so many elements it feels like owning a Ferrari 488 Pista, a supercharged Cadillac Escalade, a Ford F-450 Crew Cab Platinum, and a Mercedes-AMG S 63 all in one. That’s the experience of biting into Side Hustle Bars Baja Fish Taco. The explosion of flavors and textures in that first bite is truly unforgettable—so much so that it becomes a flavor profile you’ll crave endlessly. I find myself returning twice a week, unable to stay away from this culinary masterpiece. Dont forget the guac sauce!!!

It looks good, but its still in its infancy I think. The TVs only showed one sporting event with the others on regular TV or nothing at all, and the bartenders seemed new and inexperienced. I think that the successor to Browns Towne still has a way to go, but its not a bad start.Update: in response to the above review, I was invited back by the owner for food on the house. And I have to have their tacos are pretty great!They definitely dont skimp on the meat filling thats for sure, and the chorizo wasnt really greasy like Ive seen a lot before. Another first for me is they also give you an assortment of toppings and sauces in addition to the usual lime, onion, and cilantro.The fact that the owner would reach out to someone to make an okay review become a great one really says a lot about how she views customers and her business. Itll be nice to have another regular location downtown.

Tacos are unmatched! Delicious, fresh, top notch quality ingredients. Love the culture here! The owners, the staff (especially Josiah) are super stars! Their outside patio is the best outside patio in the downtown area! Keep up the stellar work team!

Went during the day so no crowd. The bartender was awesome and very helpful. I got a taco and it was very good. Many choices on the menu. Reasonable prices. Outside seating available. Video poker in the back The restroom is down the hall but its very handicapped friendly and clean.

Had no clue this bar served Mexican food. It was amazing food. I had a taco pastor and an asada taco. Stuffed so full of meat, it was falling out like crazy. A hefty portion of cilantro also. The pastor didnt come with pineapple, but I asked for some on the side, and they gave me fresh pineapple! The meat was done just right. My husband had the torta, and it was huge! I got to eat a bit and it was really good also! Drinks were also great, as was the customer service! Definitely recommend this place and plan on coming back!

Stopped here twice, both times on weeknights and the food is 🔥🔥🔥! The al pastor tacos are my favorite! Their other tacos are really good too! Chips, salsa and guacamole are all legit! Some of the best guacamole I’ve had! The drinks were good, not special, but nothing bad about them. I like the bartender, she’s chill. Will be eating here again. Good Taco Tuesday prices!

It’s ok. I’m just harsh because there r so many bars… they’re expensive, service sucked for me (maybe better for others) but the biggest thing is I SWARE IT SMELLS EXACTLY LIKE MY GRANDMAS HOUSE!! She died years ago. Not terrible, just weird lol

Delicious tacos, especially the asada! Also, Brenda (bartender) might make the best Paloma Ive ever had. Yum!

Its the best! My go to is the Birria tacos and it cant be beat!! Finally one that doesn’t flare my heartburn🤤🤤🤤

The worst lemon drop I’ve ever had, but they had pretty good guacamole that had a little spice to it. My husband loved his burrito. The people at the table next to us outside smoked a lot, which was a bit annoying. Overall it was alright but not the best

This place knows how to do NACHOS!!!🤌The empty plates are a perfect example of how amazing the sidehustles food really is.We are absolutely blown away by how greatThe atmosphere and setting is. The service is impeccable. We were floord by how delicious real mexican food can be. For starters, we had a couple beverages, joined with flautas and malitas, and we highly recommend them. In addition, we had the tacos- AMAZING!!!...... and finally......The nachos - OMG!!....the sticker price may seem a little pricy at 17 bucks, but you get a lot, the chips are hand-made every day, and a bonus, all there meat comes from thier own butcher, and every bite is bursting with flavor!!! Check the pictures. You can almost taste the optics. I have read reviews of this place, and some people have left negative comments, and the only thing i can say is, there is always a positive to every negative. In one comment, a couple complained about how they were out of everything. But when you have the best food around and half the town shows up on one night, what do you expect. Maybe show up earlier in the day.. or on a day when there isnt a big event playing on the giant TV wall. It is definitely worth a trip!!!

The place was dirty sticky and the wait staff (one person) seemed angry and irritated to do her job!! The inside atmosphere was loud and dirty, outside all tables were dirty. Waited on half our food, and then it was cold. On the plus side the drink was strong and the tacos were good but not enough for me to come back!!

Came into today for an evening drink and was made a bebesita by Josiah. I can say it for sure made my day better. Been here a handful of times but the service was amazing. For sure coming back to try the wings on Wednesday.

Side hustle has the best Mexican food in Oregon! The tacos, mulitas, and burritos are my favorites. The perfect combination of the spices 🔥 and seasons. I always have great experiences and the bartenders are nice. Thanks to Annaie in particular! She always have a smile on her face, is quick to take orders, and everything always right. Definitely deserves 5 stars all aroundWednesdays they have Wings !!!

Excellent afternoon experience. Fresh food. Quality atmosphere that wasnt too hot, or freezing hahaBest part was, Josiah makes the bomb dot com michelada yo there is nothing better this side of the grand canyon

Great place to watch sports, drink and eat. Brenda provides excellent service

Everything was chill until one of the security guards who was off this night thought he was above regular customers and disrespect us (girls) over chairs and when we went to notify the security on duty he denied every thing in front of the security . We ended up leaving .. as a customer who was having a chill time. That really ruined it for us. Just because you work for the company doesn’t mean you have a right to think you’re above customers. Customers are what making a business run and that’s what gets you paycheck.. just an honest review. But overall the food was great and the vibes were chill until this incident..

This new sports bar in Salem has everything you could ask for. The owners clearly put in a great amount of effort into this place. The drinks were fantastic, the food was unreal (best Mexican food I’ve ever had), and the staff was super friendly. Pool upstairs, video poker, and a ton of TVs. Salem is lucky to have this incredible sports bar!

Kurt, the Sun-Tues bartender is new to bartending but has a great social presence.Met James, the owner, who has great fresh ideas for a downtown bar and after an already good meal, made me another dish on the house. Arguably the best Mexican food in downtown Salem.

Just walking down the street saw this new place. It just opened walked in had a margarita and some tacos and they were fantastic. All the employees were great and very enthusiastic. I think this place is going to be a hit. The only sports bar in Salem worth going to.

We love the tacos and margaritas at The Side Hustle. Josiah makes our margaritas just the way we like them, and he is always friendly and helpful.

The food here is incredible!! The nachos are insane!! The drinks are delicious! They’ve got lottery machines for the gamblers in your group too. Marcie is so friendly and welcoming. I do wish they had better seating downstairs, we’ve only ever been in for lunch and it’s not super comfortable unless you’re sitting at the bar with the big comfy stools, but it’s a must try.

Have lunch here at least once a week! Marcie is always our server and she is amazing! She is welcoming to us every time! She does an wonderful job and the food is delicious!!

I enjoy going to Side Hustle, especially on the weekends. The customer service is top notch. I remember one bartender name Annaie, she was great, fast and always on top of everything.

Service is sooooooooooooo sloooooowwwwwwwww. Tonight the bartender straight up ignored us just to talk. This has been countless times they treat customers like nothing. She said Ill be right over.....n e v e r came by. I try to like this place. Food is good. Service is the WORST in town. Watched me come in lied and watched me walk out without a word or skip a beat talking.

I have been in here a few times and it has always been great. The food is authentic Mexican the drinks are great. Will be going back soon Paulina was very attentive and made us feel at home.

Food is bomb! Love the queso birria tacos & pastor tacos. Annai has always been super sweet & attentive & has made me some super yummy drinks :)

I came for lunch for some tacos and a marg and heaven made the BEST margarita!!! also the tacos were sooo delicious!! definitely will be back!

That old man took care of me with exceptional customer service. I def would hire more bartenders like him not stuck up young ladies that act like theyre doing me a favor by getting me a drink. Great ownership.

Just a note to the servers working the midday shift, its not polite to gossip about the customers in spanish because you dont think they can understand you. Your attitude is not necessary and your customer service skills leave much to be desired.

So this is my second time in. First time staff was really personable and just downright inviting. So today I decided I would come back and try food this time and enjoy a break in the day. This was not the break I wanted. The room was cold. Turn on the heat pleas. I sat and waited while who I would assume is the owner just kind of stared at me. Then slowly got up asked what I wanted and I was still reviewing the menu. Then I was apporached by a bartender and she got my food and drink order. I preferred an ipa and loaded fries. Mind you these loaded fries are $19. I then get my loaded fries and they are a whole cookie sheet full. Personally I can’t even finish half a cookie sheet. I even point out “oh wow this is a main this is like a shareable” the bartender then informs me “well you could’ve ordered a half size but you didn’t and it’s not listed on the menus”. Besides the point I ate maybe a quarter of it. Asked for a box. Then was only checked on or engaged with when my glass was empty. I kept getting glances from who again assume is the owner and all together being the only Patron at the moment paying the service could’ve been better. I’ll think twice before coming back.

New bar downtown Salem just a few steps from my work! Best authentic tacos around & a beautiful updated space to watch sports. Will definitely be eating lunch here more often!

Honesty have not tried the food. The atmosphere was ok but kinda sketch on a Saturday night. The drinks suck. No liquor at all. The security is checking out all the females. But. The dj holds it down. .vibin

Definitely loved it ! Loved the atmosphere and the drinks were amazing . Annaie was serving me drinks all night and they came out wonderful . Would definitely recommend this bar to anyone and everyone !

Flying from California went to this place for the second time and the vibe is still great. I had a pleasant bartender named Alma. She went above and beyond to keep checking on my drinks and kept it flowing. She did it again with good service and that’s what keeps me coming.

Side Hustle has become one of my favorite bars to visit. I love their Mexican food and the fact that you can get it as late as 10pm in the middle of downtown. They’ve got a wide variety of margaritas and their bartenders are so great! Paula makes the best drinks and is always giving the sweetest compliments 🥹 Her great customer service does not go unnoticed!

This bar sucks. They charge a cover charge for guys only! The bouncer said that they do cover charges once it gets busy (no specific days or times, just whenever they feel like it). What is going on? This is Salem oregon, not a fraternity house. Stop doing cover charges. Not to mention they also had a racially discriminatory dress code they posted not long ago. Take your business elsewhere.

Jenni had an upbeat atmosphere, attitude, vibe and drinks. Will definitely be coming back!

The food here is the best Mexican I have had in Salem. Service is slow, and the vibe is more club or venue than restaurant

The food is delicious and is quickly out to you with perfection! The bar tender Brenda is very friendly and hilarious! She had us cracking up all night. The way she makes the drinks is just how I like them!

We’ve been coming to side hustle since they opened and have never been dissatisfied. It’s exactly what downtown Salem needed. From the drinks to food it’s all delicious! Everything is homemade with the works. Brenda is an attentive and personable bartender. Great place for a date night or a girls night out.

Jennifer and mason make the best team together!! love them both and they give great service, really makes us want to go back & javi makes the best food!!! 10/10

Great bar and very good drinks. The carne asada fries could easily feed 4 people. Crispy fries, fresh pico and the asada is very delicious. Ask the bartender to surprise you with a drink and they won’t disappoint. They have a great tap selection for those beer drinkers.

Sketchy bar. Girl with the sketchy eye brows and black hair was the last transaction I had and tried to buy a spirit airlines flight ticket. I went on 7/4/24 before 4PM.

First time coming in to Side Hustle and the bartender Paulina was very sweet and recommended I tried the pastor tacos. I was very satisfied with the service and food. Definitely coming back.

Great food, service, and atmosphere! Alma the bartender is the best! Fun, personable, attentive and fast. Would definitely recommend.

Stop by spur of the moment and definitely had a good time! The food was good! The customer service was great ! Paulina was amazing! She was in top of her game making sure we were good and her recommendation were so good! She definitely made the experience awesome and we’ll be back soon!

If you want to eat at a bar, this is the place. Its hard to call it bar food because its so good.

Kurt is the man!! The food simply does not miss. This is my 4th time and Ive tried sopes, nachos, tostada, and all the tacos. Best Tacos in Salem hands down.

1 star review two times... Bad service. Someone convinced me to give a redemption day.... Friday evening. So fun, service good. Great. Came back Saturday. Red haired server was stoned or high. Seriously scary. No service, like first experience. Had one drink and left. Bad, bad, bad. Why? If you own a bar, why hire bad staff? Is it a reflection? Bleh

Walking in, its clean and welcoming, cute lotto area, but my God the food there is unbelievable fresh homade and dont get me started on all the birria options go here you wont regret it!

Great Sports bar! Friendly staff and owner are super nice! Food & Drinks are fantastic as well! I would highly recommend this place.

I went to Side Hustle a few days prior and I had to say that I had received some of the best service in a long time. Brenda the bartender was kind, sweet, caring and was not only catering to me but to everyone else in a timely manner. She went above and beyond with her gratitude and service. They dont make them like her anymore. Safe to say I will be going there alot more thanks to Brenda and the rest of the team.

First time visiting & it was a fun time! Brenda and Anahi gave great service & made really good drinks. I definitely recommend!

Didnt even get the chance to order food. Instantly felt out of place and like I was annoying the bar tender by asking questions. $15.00 margarita tasted horrible and was way too small and weak for that price. 10 outta 10 wont be going back.

Heaven was a great bartender. Went in for lunch with a friend. Nachos were amazing

Def not bar food this food is 5star, my favorite would have to be the nachosAnd the Pastor quesadilla you cant find a quesadilla that would beat these ones!And they have hockey on TV (;

Brenda was excellent and super nice. She’s a hard worker and held down the bar! I appreciate her service.

Love this place. Really good service super good food Anahi and Brenda always having a good spirit great bartenders 🤍 if I could give this place more stars I would

Marci always does an outstanding job when I come byFood and drinks are always fast and great I enjoy having my lunch here 🍻🍻🍻cheers

Great atmosphere. Marci is an incredible server/bartender. Food was amazing perfect seasoning not overkill on the cilantro. Very clean. Berry mojito was impressive not over muddled in the least. Will go back. Only down side is restroom location, down a hall, almost feels like you leave the building but is still inside just out a door and back with some other locked rooms. Get a code from your server before heading that way. Very clean with very limited graffiti in the ladies.

Side hustle has some really good food. However, if you go during the evening on a Friday or Saturday you’re waiting about twenty minutes or longer to order a drink or even food. The customer service isn’t always that great either. My favorite bartender is Lalli! She is always friendly, makes yummy drinks, and tries to make up for the long waits by actually engaging in conversation. She also always has a smile on her face. The environment of Side Hustle is fun. The music is good, the crowd is usually pretty alright, but there has been a couple fights while I was there. There’s also not enough space in my opinion for all the people they allow inside.

Its always awesome finding dope tacos at a cool bar. Good beers on tap too.

I went in there for my 21st bday and Brenda was my bartender. She was amazing! She made me feel comfortable in the bar and she recommended some amazing drinks! And the loaded fries yumm fire! Most definitely will be back!

One of my favorite spots on the weekend. Good food, great atmosphere and good drinks. If you’re looking for a bomb Margarita make sure Paulina is behind the bar. Great customers service! Good convo’s! She is my favorite behind the Bar!

If youre looking for a fun night out, I highly recommend checking out the Side hustle bar in Downtown Salem Or . The atmosphere is lively and upbeat, and the drinks are fantastic! The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, Jenny always provides the best service , and they make some of the best cocktails Ive ever had. The decor is really unique and adds to the overall experience. The music is always on point and creates a great vibe. I love that they host a variety of sporting events. Overall, its a great place to hangout and have a good time with friends.

Paulina the bartender is amazing! Always great energy & smiles & she thicccck , quick service but ensures drinks and food are top tier 🔥 thank you Paulina for ensuring each time my visit is always safe and memorable !

Alma was the sweetest bartender! She engaged with me very quickly to let me know she’d be right with me. Love love love her!

5 stars for sure. Authentic & fresh food, bomb drinks and service are all on point. Jen has been my bartender both of the previous times I’ve been in & is super quick to get to my parties when we are standing waiting at the bar to order and has made sure to come upstairs to check on us. She was super quick sweet and cute also. Side hustle is the go to spot. Salem definitely needed a place like this.

Brenda is hands down the best bartender there she’s my favorite always treats me right! She never fails to sell me amazing drinks and always convinces me to try a new food item. Then loaded nachos are bomb!

Side Hustle is the place you come to if you’re in need of bomb drinks and food. The bartenders are always on top of it, especially Marci! I appreciate how attentive and engaging she is. There is no place like this in Salem! Definitely worth checking out 🫶🏽

UPDATED- I had been to side hustle once and had a great experience. Decent prices on food and beer. Was excited to bring a group of friends to this place. But today was one of those off days. A group of six of us came in and and had to wait for so long for service that we ended up leaving. But after notifying the owner, he responded quickly, explained the understandable circumstances, and showed great customer service. Excited to return!

Came in there for a drink and get some work done the bartender her name was Brenda was amazing. She told me about the fun Fridays and Saturdays so I’ll most definitely come back for that! Got to say such a fun bar to be at

Absolutely best tacos in town, chorizo and carne asada are extremely delish😮‍💨 and I am super picky about my tacos, will definitely recommend! Lalli is the sweetest bartender ever, definitely come support when she is behind the bar.

I come here all the time for food and drinks, good atmosphere and good people. Paulina is on top of things!

Delicious tacos! Our bartender Jenni was very attentive and always kept our drinks full with a great selection to choose from!

Came here on the weekend & the place was a good vibe! Music was nice, food was great & drinks made by Paulina were Amazing! Definitely coming back here! Bring your friends/family here you will Love it !

If you looking for a vibe this the spot. Paulina one of their top bartenders makes the best drinks and is a vibe herself! She most definitely an asset to the bar. Appreciate the warm welcome, bomb drinks, and friendly vibe 🤌🏾🤙🏾

Always a great place to watch PPV fights! Paulina has always given me great service and is very friendly! They have some of the best tacos in Salem my go to for food downtown. Highly recommend and if you want to hangout after eating or watching a PPV event you can play pool upstairs or keep drinking with their pretty good selection of drinks and enjoy the music:)

Love supporting a newer business! Awesome Carnitas tacos. They have tons of other choices but that is all Ive had. Tuesday is Taco Tuesday and tacos are $2 and Marcy will totally take care of you. Awesome service!

I met a group of friends here to watch football and breakfast1. They opened about 10 minutes late while we waited out in the cold2. Waitress was rude and ignored our group as she set up and cleaned3. Took 45 minutes for her to take our order.4. They don’t serve coffee or iced tea. They make it very clear it a “bar”5. Took over an hour to get an order for 6 people. The food came out staggered, so we all eat separately. The bacon was limp, the food was bland.6. The bathroom had no toilet paper and no hand soapThere’s nothing good nor special about this place. Will never be back.

My supervisor was kind enough to order me dinner from here Christmas eve. Unfortunately I never got to try any of it. Because it said it was delivered. I went out right afterwards and there was nothing there. No knock on the door. No food no nothing. So bad experience. Thumbs down

The tacos are next level amazing, fantastic drinks great atmosphere welcoming staff!

Staff was great, really helpful. Very respectful and responsive. Citlalli served me and she was outstanding. One of the best employees by far. Keep great eye contact, very nice voice and tone, very helpful, and always respectful. Great place, I can’t wait to go back

Hey if u wanna go to a place that had a amazing atmosphere and some of the best bartenders this is the place to go. Everytime I go it always a fun and amazing time and especially one of the bartender there her name is Paulina she had amazing service skills and is friendly and she had amazing energy and amazing smile too she one of the reasons I keep going back. Everyone should go see her and go check it.

I had an incredible time at my side hustle – the food and drinks were excellent, always served promptly. A special shoutout to our server, Citlalli – her service was truly amazing, making the experience even more enjoyable!

Truly the best tacos in town. The guac sauce 😮‍💨 The asada and carnitas are my fav!!Definitely recommend stopping in for some lunch and to see Marci! She’s attentive, engaging and sweet. It’s always so nice to see her!Oh and the quesadillas🤤

Today was my first time coming into Side-hustle- Linda listen this place is the spot to come into for Taco Tuesday! Delicious had me a couple tacos de Asada & a Vampiro straight fire! Ontop of that Brenda made me feel at home, like I was kickin with my sister! Thank you for that 🙏🏾✨ Music 🎶 on point! Old jams took me back into mid to late 90’s!

Side hustle has a lot to offer as far as drinks, food, and over all environment. I do want to give a special shoutout to Paulina. She is an excellent bartender she is always in a happy mood helping customers. Paulina is always making the best drinks. 🍹

I’ve been here a couple of times, so I decided to bring my friend out here for her birthday to get a patron flight. We were both excited only to be disappointed because the drinks weren’t great. We were unable to enjoy our drinks because they were too strong and had a ton of syrup and had the bartender remake them 3 times, after the 3rd time he remade them they were still not good. The bartender was an absolute gem, Kurt was very nice about the entire situation. But sadly this place is not a day time place, our time here was not very good. This place is best at night as a last resort ): Cute layout though.

Thank you James and Becky for bringing such a high-quality venue to our downtown space. It’s not only fun but it is also a class act. The food is exceptionally good. You must come and see for yourself. One of their signature items are there dipping sauces, that are rather amazing. Paulina is a very attentive server in getting the food and the drinks out quickly. Lots of TVs covering a lot of sports events and other things to watch. I must say also very clean atmosphere with a relaxed ambiance

Pretty good atmosphere! Loved the vibe and the bartenders and food were amazing! One bartender in particular named Alma. She was fun and made sure we had a good time. I will recommend more people to come here

Went in last week with a group of friends it was very busy, Paulina managed to get our orders in with no problem we started off with some waters and had some great house margaritas when our food arrived. Thus place is awesome atmosphere 10/10

Kurt is amazing and attentive. Great service, great atmosphere, amazing food… never disappointed!

I was amazed at the attentiveness and quality this location had to offer. Lalli, one of the employees of this establishment, really insured our party was well taken care of as well as made us feel comfortable and happy with our service. This was definitely a place I would come to again!

Always a good place to have some drinks, listen to good music and watch one of our favorite sports game. Brenda was a great waitress. Very attentive and nice. Thank you!

Love this bar, and the location. I had the best customer service with Alma, she is an amazing bartender, and I would go back just to see her. Great attitude, smile, work ethic, and hands down a good experience. Plus she makes the best blue Hawaiian.

I went in there for a good atmosphere and that’s exactly what I got! The bartender was named Lali and she was the best bartender I’ve had in such a long time! She was very attentive and made me have the best experience! If you are in town stop by at side hustle and ask for Lali ! ;)

I go into side hustle for the tacos for tacos Tuesday and Brenda always treats me good! She makes me my drinks just how I like them! She’s fast and efficient I will always come in when she’s working that’s for sure!

Had a great time hanging out here with friends. A bartender named Brenda really stuck out with her outstanding guests serving. Will be returning for sure!!!

I was very excited to checkout Side Hustle for the first time and had such a great time! The bar has such a sleek look to it and the bartenders are super friendly and attentive, especially Paulina. She was extremely friendly and makes some really great drinks! 10/10 would recommend :)

Ive had very great, and very poor service at this bar. My first experience was more than pleasant, I ordered flautas and a white claw. I had purchased desserts from the bakery next door, and forgot them at the bar. When I called, the male bartender offered to bring them to me later that evening. When I showed up to the bar to grab my desserts, he actually bought me a beverage for my troubles. Insanely great, above and beyond service. I was really happy to have found a new fun bar downtown.Fast forward two months later: I finally got a couple friends to meet me at side hustle. When I arrived, my friends said they had been waiting at the bartop for over 20 mins. (hey, that can be expected for a busy evening. No offence taken here) I proceeded to wait for another 15 minutes, for some reason the bartender took my order first. My friends had been waiting for their first drink as well, much longer than I had been. Thats fine, I mentioned to her that my friends needed to order too. (I figured she was just busy, its kinda like a sportsbar/club vibe) She said they needed to wait. We waited another ten or so minutes, she took their orders and everything was fine. From there, the bartender just wasnt very nice to me. I kept seeing people walking around with beer and still able to take a shot. So, I tried to order a beer and a shot, and was told no, but I wasnt cut off. She just told me I would have to go through the line a second time. Ok, no big deal. Throughout the night it really felt like the girl on the right side of the bar just didnt like my friends and I. She would take extra time talking to the people in line so we would have to wait. She would go to other people who werent next, or had not been waiting very long. This happened multiple times throughout the night, so we had to just avoid that side of the bar all together and order from the bartender on the left side. It felt kinda like high school at that point.Overall, this is a good bar. I would just say the service you recieve varies a lot.

This place is a vibe. The music is always good and the bartenders are on it man. It can get very full weekends and they have it under control especially Citlali. Girl works hard. Will go again.

Only go there in the daytime,unless u wanna see the fights at night, in that place WALKING WHILE BLACK isnt allowed, overpriced is everything in there,So Im uncomfortable,went next door to Mikes they were great. Lower prices!!

This place was so fun I went in with friends a few nights ago and we had so much fun! The weekends it’s poppin! One of the bartender, Brenda was very fast! She remembered our order everytime we came up and she made sure we were taken care of even on a busy night like Saturday

Josiah gave us excellent service definitely THE BEST BARTENDER EVER 🔥🔥 we will definitely be back!!!!

I love this place, the layout is great, upstairs or downstairs no matter where you are it’s a great area to hangout. The food is amazing, we ordered multiple dishes and none of them disappointed, all fantastic! The pickled carrots/onions are the best Iv ever had. They make All their sauces in house to go on their AMAZING TACOS!! Drinks were on point also! wish I lived closer but so worth the drive!

Great drinks!! Good atmosphere. Brenda was our bartender that night. She made sure my wife and I enjoyed the experience.

Jenni at Side Hustle Bar is awesome! She is super professional and detail-oriented, making sure everything is just right. She takes the time to understand the customer’s needs and goes above and beyond to make sure they are satisfied. The cocktails are superb, and the atmosphere is very inviting. Jenni has a great attitude and is always willing to go the extra mile. Highly recommended!

Im very impressed by the service Brenda provided. She knows the menu very well. She answered all my questions and was very informative. Highly recommend this place. Great food, drinks, and service!

Nice vibe. Poor food selection good bartenders

First time in being served by Annaie and service was amazing! Will definitely be back! 10/10

Brenda is the best bartender in town! And the vibe at side hustle is so fun! Also you have to try the food! 10/10 service and atmosphere.

Side hustle is definitely the place to go ! Lookin for fun, good food , good service? Head here. My bartender lalli was more than great all night making sure we were taken care of! Awesome place, good atmosphere, good music.

Great service and all the bartenders were very fast especially one named Brenda. Also the nachos are top tier 💯 the music and atmosphere makes me want to come every weekend

The security is trash. As a single 5’1 female- I asked if I could go out to move my car closer to the club being as it was getting later and closer to closing time. And the security guard told me “you’re either in or you’re out” all the while I saw him let in several other people after they went out. Multiple times. I told him he I just witnessed him letting several people back in and he said “well I’m cutting it off now” all the while letting in 2 more parties AFTER. When I said I just want to move my car and I’ll be back in 5 minutes he said if he gives me a pass he has to give everyone else one, even though he already WAS?! Totally disrespectful and just plain awful. I won’t be coming here again. Especially after paying $15 dollars to get in. I will be informing all my friends not to come here either. When you’re a woman safety is too priority, and the fact that this little ego trip this man had denied me from going to park my car closer for safety is just completely disgusting and shows this place doesn’t hire quality people. Don’t come here. You won’t be treated with respect.

Went to check out the bar and Paulina was the bartender that helped me she had great recommendations on drinks and was vary knowledgeable definitely recommend going here. She is the best.

The food was alright, but it was the bartender named Citlalli that made everything worth it. The drinks she made were on point, and her hospitality was far beyond. I would come here for drinks if she’s working (:

Recently came here and man let me tell you this place is a vibe!! The bartender lalli was awesome recommended some great drinks and had a great service with how busy this place was. Definitely try the chorizo tacos those were on point!! I’ll be back forsure as this just became a new regular spot for me.

Had a great experience. Marcie attended me with a positive vibe. The owner was also welcoming. The food was also great . I had a burrito . Definitely will be going back.

The last few times I’ve been here I’ve been attended by a bartender that goes by Lalli— HANDS DOWN BEST SERVICE EVER. She’s quick, knowledgeable about all kinds of drinks, and overall just a great vibe. Give her all your money.

I always enjoy seeing Annaie on Taco Tuesday and Wing Wednesday. She frequently checked up on us, we will be back

We had a great time for some late night drinks. Jenny was our server and she was awesome. She was so kind and attentive to us. The margaritas were great and it was a great time on a slower night!

Heaven was polite, engaging and professional. Great food, great service.

I had an amazing experience here especially because of my server Brenda she made everything right for me and was a nice and friendly lady !! Definitely coming back because of brenda, if brenda isn’t the server then i don’t want it.

Stopped in for a quick drink I had never been there before. Liked the decor and atmosphere very comfortable. Great tacos and the old man bar tender was very accommodating and had a great sense of humor. I will definitely be going back. And great name for a bar. *****

The service from our bartender, Jenni was “top shelf” for sure. Our drinks tasted great and the food was fast and to be expected, so good. I really like the fact that the place was clean and tidy. I would recommend Side Hustle to all my friends and even my enemies.

This is one of the best Sports Bar in town. Good location the employees are awesome friendly and nice. There food is great and awesome drinks. Jenni is very nice and friendly. She’s greats you and she’s good at her job. She’s an amazing employee and I’ll definitely keep coming back to this place.

The service was not great. Our server served us our drinks and food, then forgot about us. Somehow, when their buddies came in. The food was okay. I wouldnt say it was delicious. The atmosphere was slow and quiet. Then, as it got later It got very crowded and loud.

Josiah is awesome please let him win the competition thank you I love you

Brenda was my bartender tonight and she was so fun and entertaining she knew the menu so well and her drinks were so good! Will definitely comeback for her!

Lali the bartender is one of the best bartenders I’ve had! She is always smiling and kind when I go in to side hustle and I appreciate her so much! Thank you for always being the best Lali!!!

Thank you, Jenny for inviting us to this great location and thank you Becky for doing an outstanding job. My girlfriend, friend and I came to visit this new bar and we werent disappointed. Great atmosphere, music and drinks! We didnt try their food, but we will definitely be back to try it out and enjoy some good drinks!

First time in Side Hustle Bar, and YOU have to go! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. The asada tacos are the best!!!! Jenni made us feel welcomed and made me her favorite drink.. It was a nice experience, we will be back for sure ♥

Came in tonight a little before 10pm. Was excited to try it out. Sat at the bar & ordered a water to start. Wasnt offered a menu or anything just rudely asked what we wanted. I said i wasnt sure and was looking at the TVs and food advertised on the walls. We were there for less than 5 min and she comes back saying “im going to say this in the nicest way possible but if you dont order alcohol you need to leave. Youre at a bar. Its called loitering.” She took our waters that we had taken one drink from and were kicked out. INSANE. We were planning on a drink and some tacos. Never again.

Great time and great service from izaya, also a good place to watch PPV fights

Amazing place, taco’s the best ever.

Nice clean place and the bartender was very sweet and approachable. Citlalli made our drinks in a timely manner and made it an enjoyable experience for just passing through Oregon.

My girlfriend and I heard how good this place was from a bartender at another bar. We came here and the bartender Kurt was amazing! He showed me a new whiskey since he was out of Pendleton and blew my mind with my first pineapple back Such a great experience. Definitely coming back!!

Went there to watch davis vs garcia and i really liked the environment! It was nice clean, and the bartender that attended us, her name was Alma. She was very nice and always attended us anytime we needed anything! This place is my new favorite sports bar!

Went in there for my 21and Brenda was amazing! She made my car experience so much fun! Will definitely come back!

Brenda is an amazing server! She’s very nice and takes care of us in a timely manner! She’s the best.

Such a fun bar love going on the weekends with friends and Brenda is always fast getting us our drinks! Love her will always go and ask her for drinks

Josiah provided top quality service! Great addition to Side Hustle!

My girl Paulina is a true 💎 she always takes care of me and is such a vibe! Please go support this business they will give you top notch service w/ some baddies ❤️❤️

I highly recommend coming here ! Lalli made my experience amazing , best drinks I’ve had as well. Overall I would say the customer service provided by Lalli is what gives this place 5 stars I will definitely be back !

I really enjoy checking out different bars in the area close to home. And I can say I liked it, chill comfortably and food delicious most all bartender was on top of our needs..respectful. a plus for us to keep returning. Thanks side hustle bar and her name was Jenni.

Came here with my husband for our 2nd anniversary. Hands down to the chef the food is amazing and Ill definitely return multiple times. Kurt is so friendly and amazing and has great customer service. Hand down to both of you guys :)

Stopped in after a bust at a local place down the road. For being a new place i am very happy with the vibe and layout. The best thing was the greeting from the ol timer behind the bar I belive his name was Kurt? Super cool guy very friendly and excited to be there! We will DEFINITELY be back again asap because of his hospitality and sense of humor! Im excited to see this place grow. Also food is super good!

Super fun place to go with amazing food! The drinks and service are great as well. Staff is super friendly, especially Brenda!

Paulina was an incredible steward of the organization. I’ve not felt so at home away in my life. What an amazing experience, I can only hope any visitors to Salem come here.

My friend brought me here for my first time out in Salem:) Brenda was very charismatic, music was bumping, and the screens were great to catch the basketball game would come back

Bar was awesome! In town from Denver to visit friends. Kirk was the only bartender until late afternoon. He absolutely hustled is butt off for us, even as bar got exceptionally busy for a sunday afternoon. Hes very personable and friendly. Made it an enjoyable experience. Thank you Kirk.

This is an awesome place!The owners are very nice and welcoming. Its always great to talk to Becky shes so sweet!!!!Kurt is the best ever !!! Hes so nice and very quick! The Tacos are Bomb af!Definitely a great place 10/10 recommend!!!

Jenni is one of the best bartenders I have ever been around! She is always super friendly and always has amazing conversations. When I’m in town again. I’m definitely coming back!!

GET THE NACHOS!! I’ve never gone to a bar for their food, but this place has such amazing food and drinks to pair it with! The only thing I can really complain about is it’s a little sketchy going all the way down a hall to use the restroom, it would be nice to have another security possibly going in the hall to check once in a while. (As a women, it would make me feel safer but maybe it’s just me lol) and very limited seating on busy weekend nights! Other than that, the staff is amazing, the bartenders are amazing, the servers are so friendly, and overall the best environment you’ll ever be around going to any bar! And a plus, ITS SO CLEEEEN!! Def doesn’t smell like your regular bar!! Definitely should check it out

I honestly enjoyed the food! I was really bummed there was no carne asada or pastor last night! But regardless the food was great! However, the service was horrible! The girl with blonde hair was our bartender/server... wasnt too busy and was really rude from the start. Definitely did not enjoy her service! She was only nice when it was time for the tip... Definitely might think twice to go again.

Jenny M. is simply the best Bartender!!Always a great time when she’s there, friendly, fast and efficient.The food is also amazing, Definitely my new favorite bar!

Kurt, the Chiefs fan is awesome! Rebeca the owner is also super sweet and very friendly. She took the time to come up and chat with our group. Very clean place with a good vibe.

Come see Jenni at Side Hustle. Best customer service, bomb good and great vibes in Salem.P.S. Order Asada Nachos 🤤

Best food I have ever had at a bar anywhere !! My wife and have been four times now , it never disappoints. The owners are amazing and have poured endless energy into making Side Hustle the premier go to for great drinks , entertainment , and consistently the best tacos that have had anywhere ( including mexico ) ! Love the spicy pickled onions too ! If you are are looking for the best bar and food in Salem , Side Hustle IS the new BAR , the Standard.

Best Tacos in town! Did a Fantastic job on the redesign.Owners are very friendly and do what it takes to make Happy customers. Management team James and Becky are top notch!

Brenda is such a an amazing bartender. She makes the atmosphere so much more fun. Such a hard worker!

Some people just dont understand how much a bartender makes or breaks a bar. Attentive, good attitude, and personality makes for a great experience. Just stumbled on this spot but Jenny made it enjoyable. 5 stars!

Love this bar!! Great food & atmosphere! Paulina makes amazing drinks . She always makes us feel so welcome.

Such a fun spot! I have not tried the food but the drinks are great! Visited this spot twice now and every time the bartender Jennifer is always very sweet, nice and gives great drink recommendations! 🤩

Brenda was amazing! So sweet and patient with us!! We got the tacos they were $2 on Tuesday.

Great service and food! My friends and I had the best time there! We will defiantly be going back soon hopefully on a day Alma is working! She is so sweet and super funny! Made us laugh all night!

First of all if I could put one star. I 100% would.They took for ever to bring me my food. Even though it wasn’t busy. The food had no flavor! It tasted sooo plain. They had ran out of literally every ingredient to make any drink and I had to drink beer. Also the customer service was horrendous the blonde girl was so rude! It seemed like she just wanted to attend to the males 🙄. I will never go there again.

Kurt is a great guy, and has got quick jokes to keep the mood fun and light. If you havent tried the side hustle bar, be sure to and hopefully you get Kurt as your bartender. Side note, makes great long islands!

This bar exceeded my expectations. The drinks and food were so good and staff was wonderful. I would definitely recommend other people to come here, and if you do ask for jenni, she was so nice and best service. Will be coming back soon!

Dopest bar in Salem. Paulina makes the best miches! Periodddd.Brenda always great service & delicious drinks!Thank you ladies for always taking care of me!

Great 1st time here! The staff was great and even though they were busy, we still got our drinks and food in a timely manner. They ran out of asada (which we ordered) and offered to comp half of our food for the inconvenience. Good thing we declined because the al pastor tacos were *delicious* (but well be back to try the asada). The raspberry and house margaritas were both so good too. We cant wait to go back and go hang out in the upper level lounge!

Food/service was great! Had some of the best margaritas made by Paulina the bartender. Definitely recommending this place!

Side hustle is definitely a vibe! Brenda is my favorite bartender for her service, vibes and of course her drinks are always perfectly made!! 🩷

Brenda is the worst bartender ever bad experience never again will I go to that place what a shame to have her working there!

This bar is a must see. All of the staff is friendly and welcoming. They make everything from scratch and their salsa is to die for. Reasonable prices and we had a great time.

Excellent sports bar here in downtown salem, atmosphere feels alive. Enjoy watching the games. The service is the best, Alma does make amazing drinks and such a welcoming and fun personality.

Heard about this new bar downtown, so I had to check it out. This place has an awesome atmosphere with great drinks and food. Everyone was friendly and the bartender Jennifer is amazing, it’s a great place to hangout with friends and have a great time. highly recommended

The food is great, but it gets pretty weird past 8 oclock when they have a bouncer and become a pseudo-nightclub. I saw a fight happen this week where some guy got bodyslammed into a froyo shop. Daytime is great though.

This place is AMAZING. If I could give it more stars I would.Becky recommended the asada mulitas. It was the best asada I have had in my life. Such a fantastic dish.The person next to me had the torta, and it was huge.I was raving so much about it, my boyfriend said I had to stop talking about it until he tried it :)Keep it up. Im so excited to see the amazing things the owners will do! They are very nice people.

This review is for my favorite bartender, Brenda. Brenda always makes my favorite drink, michelada. the vibe at this bar is lit. 🔥

I will not be coming back here and will not be recommending this place to my friends! Bartenders will avoid eye contact and serving you especially if you are female, since a majority of bartenders are girls. They are rude and then expect you to tip. One of the girls rolled their eyes at me when I asked for a lime with my tequila shot. She gave me half the lime and walked away.

Citlali is the BEST !!!!I love to go down to get a michelada . Also the food !!! I had the loaded fries and they were somyummmy.The space is really clean as well :)

The first time I went, the bar tenders were avoiding eye contact as much as they could to avoid serving us. We waited about 25 mins to be served, never got served so we walked out and went to the next bar. I thought I’d give the bar a second chance and so the next day I went and I gave the bartender my passport ID and she goes “IVE NEVER SEEN ONE OF THESE BEFORE??????” And I go well, it’s legit… she then proceeds to show about 4 random people at the bar my passport ID with my personal information on it. Ended up being the wife of the owner. The owner ended up overhearing me telling my bf about how unpleasant that was and gave me free drinks for the rest of the night. He apologized profusely, and was very nice about it.The response below stated the owners don’t work at the bar.. someone must have been impersonating the owners that night then.. If so, shout-out to them for the free drinks that whole night. LOL. And this happened Jan, 29th 2023.

Marci is the bomb thank you for being so sweet and recommending great drinks 💕🥰

Drinks were well balanced and service was curtious and efficient! Jennifer Maldonado has been one of the best mixologist at any bar I’ve visited. 5/5 recommend!

I’m surprised on how good the food is. I’ve had a few different menu items, and they were all delicious Decent prices as well. The waitress jenny was awesome, They do a good job on busy nights.

Terrible service. Staff too busy chatting with friends that were drinking at the bar. Staff not friendly at all. Took 15 minutes to get one drink. $12 for a mediocre Margherita. Not a good first impression. Dont recommend.

First time at this bar and had Jenni take care of me! She was absolutely amazing! Super friendly and great at making drinks! Would highly recommend going if she’s working!

Nice new spot to chill at downtown. Food was bomb the pastor fries were flavorful, nice crispy and fresh. Jenni our bartender was great and kind we will be back.