'This salsa is the best I've ever had.'-Comment Left by a Recent Salem Convention Center Guest Ask anyone who has ever enjoyed a Fiesta Lunch Buffet or Afternoon Fiesta Break during an event at The Salem Convention Center, and they will tell you there is something extra special about our Tortilla Chips with Salsa! In fact, it's one of the most requested items in our catering kitchen, Why is this the case? Maybe it's the passion and love that is put into each dish that comes out of our kitchen using fresh local ingredients by seasoned cooks like Maria Villa, a.k.a. 'Mama'.