Senor Sam's Mexican Grill

I am currently eating dinner at Señor Sams in Medford, and I must say, I'm not impressed. I stopped in here after donating plasma, and as soon as I saw the dried out meat, I should have left; but I was hungry, so I ordered the nachos. The guy piled a bunch of chips onto a plate and threw some cheese on top, then he put it in the microwave for a few seconds. He must not have put it in for long enough, because half the cheese wasn't melted when he got it out; but since I'm not very good with communication, I didn't say anything. I got the nachos with dried, bland chicken, bland black beans, and when I asked for rice, the guy said it was extra. Extra? For rice? That's ok, because the rice didn't look very good anyways. I ate as much as the toppings as I could, then choked on a couple of stale chips and cold cheese. DON'T EAT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yummy and fresh handmade food. The couple that run this restaurant are hard working and awesome. Great environment. Salsa bars rock! ! Unlimited drinks. Highly recommend Senor Sams

It's kinda like subway, but mexican food. You tell em what you want and the walk along with you and ask what you want on it as you go. You can ask for more or less of stuff. Your order is never wrong because you're standing right there watching them make it. The quality is great the prices are good.

I go to this senor sams very often because it's close to me, and every single person who works there is professional and polite. I've always had great service here.

I did witness a customer act like a spoiled two year old, but she was clearly disturbed and they handled her very politely. She paid and left and myself and the other customers in line had a good laugh. The girl at the counter kept it very professional, when we cracked jokes, only saying "well we don't know what she's going through".

Gross... we ate here once. I will never come back!
Our first night in our new place here in Oregon we wanted to celebrate. Not knowing much about the area we decided to try the Mexican restaurant near our place.

My hubby got our order to go so we could eat together in the dining room.

I knew it was gonna be bad as soon as I opened the box. The meat in my Carne Asada was dry and had that "I should've been thrown out 4 days ago taste."

We pitched the meal and went to Carl's Jr. Instead.

Huge burritos and well worth the $25 for a family of 3 getting their personalized burritos. Absolutely delicious. Their taco salad and Chile Reno is amazing as well.

Quaint sitting area or you can take it to go!

Lot more authentic than any other chain like Del Taco, or Taco Bell. The meat is delicious and my mouth waters just thinking about it. Their sauces and salsa they put on your taco or burrito are to die for as well.

All the toppings are fresh and the salsa bar is amazing.

Was not impressed, the guy taking our order said he doesn't eat here. Nice....! The wife didn't eat her chimichonga, just didn't taste right. Won't go back

A Subway lunch-line that delivers value - towers of taco salad! Heaping salads, beans, sauces, cheeses upon your request. Smiles are a norm, but you could catch a disgruntled employee in an off hour.

Digs:
Simple setup, line of ingredients facing the customer, sometimes find dirty tables not cleaned (not sure if that's the patron or employees responsibility)

Food:
Specials, are throughout the week, moderate to low prices for the massive plates you are graced with, flavor is neither bland nor home-cooked authentic feeling

Drink:
Pop, free refills - woot

Nothing special, but for what it is and the customization aspect to health or hurl it's a easy go-to for the lunch business crowd in the "Valley" area

Note:
Go to La Tapatia - a cheap, authentic-as-we-can-get in Medford meal

Ok, so I've been on a Mexican kick of late, my travels have taken me to a few good ones. Senor Sam's is one of the more interesting ones. I'm still not really sure how to react to this establishment. From the outside, it looks like a prototypical hole in the wall, usually that's a sign of good eats to me....strange as that may be to some.

SO, I walk in and the menu is pretty wide ranging, as I get closer to the counter I notice that the people running the "kitchen" are also running the registers. The young woman was getting orders and stirring a huge pot of rice right behind her. She looked frazzled. The guy working with her was taking orders as well and working the microwave to heat up the food. I will say that Senor Sam's does give you quite a few options with your entree selection. Expect a larger portion.

My main issue with Senor Sam's is it seems needlessly chaotic, lot's of moving parts, although they did get my order out quickly. I will have to give this place another try, even though I wasn't fan of using a microwave to heat up my food. It just didn't have that "fresh" essence I was looking for.

Average Mexican food but to be expected for a place in Medford, Oregon. Very nice person helping us. The salsa bar was great and loved the guac. Great to my daughter! More authentic then Del Taco or Taco Bell which is what I looking for. My daughter wanted rice and beans and she said they were great!

The best Senor Sams in the valley. This place is awesome. My only complaint is that the burritos put me into a food coma after I eat one.