We are delighted to offer Santee residents a convenient destination for quality Mexican cuisine and look forward to becoming a part of the community,” said Michael Liby, La Salsa’s executive vice president and COO. “Our fresh menu items, combined with a lively, casual atmosphere is perfect for those who want a great meal, quality take-out or prefer a place to hang out with family and friends.”

The restaurant features a contemporary-casual décor replete with bold abstract murals, an exhibition-styled kitchen allowing guests to view their food being prepared, comfortable seating areas and a unique salsa bar offering seven varieties that are made fresh daily. Among the varieties of salsa are Mexicana, buena, roasted tomato, verde, mango, avocado and fiery-hot habanero. In addition, a wide variety of domestic and imported beers also will be available.

Boasting a menu of traditional Mexican entrees made of high-quality ingredients, La Salsa’s menu items are noted for being fresh and flavorful. Popular menu items include the Fresca Platter, which consists of a choice of grilled chicken or sirloin steak and an assortment of fajita-style vegetables drizzled with Salsa Casera and a robust Ancho Chile sauce and topped with jack and cheddar cheeses served with a small side salad and sides of salsa Mexicana, sour cream, guacamole and chile-lime dressing; award-winning Baja-style fish tacos filled with grilled Mahi Mahi, cabbage, cheese, tangy Baja sauce and a squeeze of lime; and the Los Cabos shrimp burrito featuring grilled shrimp, Sonora sauce, fire-roasted fajita veggies, rice, cheese, cabbage, crema and avocado. The menu items range in price from $2.50 to $7.95. A children’s menu and vegetarian items also are available.

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) of Carpinteria, Calif. With more than 100 locations, La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants may be found throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, Texas, Connecticut and Florida.