Neighbors of The Nave: Salsa Oaxaqueña

Salsa Oaxaqueña, located at 3505 Spenard Rd B, is a local Oaxacan restaurant serving delicious handmade tortillas, tamales, and traditional Oaxacan cuisine. The restaurant is owned and operated by Abraham Martinez Marthel, Selena Vázquez-Lopez, and Rosi Martinez Marthel, an Indigenous Triqui family who moved to Alaska from Mexico. The space is decorated with vibrant murals, live plants, and traditional decor celebrating Oaxacan culture and art. The restaurant also offers karaoke and live music, with emphasis on community and cultural connections. Recently, The Nave hosted our quarterly Studio Artist dinner there. We are proud to support Salsa Oaxaqueña and other small businesses that bring diverse flavors and culture to Spenard!