Salt + Lime

As we watched the sun set, we enjoyed multiple shared utterly delicious bites. Everything was VERY fresh. Creative dishes. Vegan options abound. The flavors were perfectly balanced and very dish was beautifully presented. The atmosphere is lively yet easy to relax and enjoy conversation. This is not your typical Mexican fare. It surprises and delights. Don’t miss the experience when in Del Mar

If you’re in the Del Mar area this is a must. Great food, amazing service. Handmade tortillas, everything so fresh. Made it here for happy hour that has delicious items to choose from. Most of all I appreciated how dog friendly they are. I will definitely be back and as a San Diego native I will be bringing all my friends. My new favorite spot! ❤️

Absolutely delusion little restaurant I ate with my family and baby. Their chips and guacamole come w sides of salsa was delicious. I ate the shrimp taco and 2 crab tostadas was just enough for a lunch meal. The flavors in these dishes were savory with just the right amount of spice (not hot). If you’re seeking intimate meal conversations you’ll have a hard time hearing cuz of the street traffic noise sometime but if you wanna indulge in the setting and pleasure of your food this is the place. Thank you Salt and Lime staff! Definitely on our top Del Mar eats!

This was a tasty stop after the beach ⛱️ I enjoyed the vegetarian asparagus taco and queso fundido. The patio is dog friendly which is a plus. Located great for people watching. Thanks for the Festive atmosphere!

Food was good, some tacos better than others. I loved the pastor chicken and my husband loved the shrimp. Queso app was delicious. Our server was awful- never came once to check on us and see if we needed anything, or to explain why we were waiting for an hour for our food. plates sat dirty on the table for 15 minutes before he came over. Never asked if we wanted drink refills or refilled our water. The sweet blonde hostess was absolutely busting her butt seating clients, cleaning tables, filling waters while it seemed like no one else worked.

Want a taste of relaxing but luxurious view?! This is the right place. My husband and I really enjoyed the view and the atmosphere. The waitress was very nice and my tostada was amazing! I’m so happy we decided to make the drive there. Definitely looking forward to our next visit.

Visiting from the East Coast, my dad and I had an amazing experience at Salt & Lime in Del Mar. The food was incredible, but what really made our night was the hospitality—especially from our server, Rudy. He went above and beyond with great suggestions, a warm attitude, and even surprised us with free churros. The whole place has such a welcoming vibe, and you can tell they genuinely care about their guests. Highly recommend—wish we had a spot like this back home!

This place was really fun and cute spot in solana beach! I especially loved the tacos - the taco mi rey was sooo good! The baja fish was good and refreshing with a unique sauce but maybe a little dry when you get a large bite of fish. The won tostada was also really good!

I wanted to try a new place none of us have ever been to before so I went here with my family for my birthday. I had seen the pictures online and thought it looked like a nice inside outside kind of place. I made the right choice. The food was delicious! I totally can't remember the name but I got the nopales avocado toast tostada thing, so good. I could totally eat a whole plate of that for lunch, easy. I also got a quesabirria but asked to hold the cheese. I'm lactose intolerant which sucks but the taco and consommé were both very tasty. I'm bummed I didn't get the name of our server. She was great. Even brought me a churros dessert that didn't get a photo because it didn't last long enough. Haha

If you want phenomenal tacos or burritos and you're in the $10-$15 Lunch or Dinner budget you will not want to pass this place up! Once you're paying $10 or more for a taco or burrito lunch you really need to assess the Quality, Cleanliness, and Flavors of an establishment. This is where some fast food establishments try to compete with proper sit downs or fresh ingredients that can only be achieved by higher standards. Welcome, Salt and Lime. The meats are prepared and seasoned as ordered. The crisp, fresh veggies in the tacos carefully selected and the presentations are beautiful. Nothin is thrown together. For a lower cost lunch or dinner you get beautiful tacos and burritos packed with fresh cut meats.

I love the outdoor/indoor seating vibe they have. Only qualm is that it was super bright in the spot I was in and I was getting blinded but I love the sun so it was fine. The server was attentive without being too much which was nice. I got aguachile negro and it was super fresh and sour and delicious! If you're looking for a fresh seafood dish and you love shrimp and sour flavors this would be a great choice. I also got an asada taco which was a nice pair to tone down my overall meal. The asada taco was yummy - nothing outstanding but still generally food. Getting both items was the perfect lunch portion for me.

Came for a late lunch/early dinner on a Saturday. We had a reservation, but it wasn't too crowded around 3pm. We were seated next to their indoor tree. The restaurant itself is open not enclosed, so on a hot day, it can get a little warm. We started off with their Potato Taquitos. An order comes with three with mashed potato inside. It's topped with a mound of shredded lettuce, crema, cotija cheese, pickled onion, and green salsa. These were pretty good! we also got their Salt & Lime Salad that has mixed greens, queso panela, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes, mandarins, green apple, avocado, and a cumin vinaigrette. This salad was a pretty big portion size. I enjoyed the mix of toppings, and the dressing was tasty! A refreshing salad on a hot day. I saw photos of their ceviche, and it looked incredible! We got the Ceviche Yucatan with shrimp, fish, onions, tomato, cilantro, radish ,orange lime base, and creamy cilantro. When they bring it to your table, they'll pour on the orange lime based and drizzle on the chili oil. They'll also leave the bottle, so you can add more if you'd like. It also comes with two crispy tostadas, though with the portion size of the ceviche, I think they could have provided more. Though, overall, the ceviche was a hit! I've never had a White Mole before so seeing that on the menu caught my eye. This White Mole dish comes with a variety of mushrooms, green oil, chili powder, and micro cilantro. You can also add chicken, which we did, and it went great with the white mole! Definitely enjoyed this!

I've been wanting to check this place out, since they offer H/H on Saturday which is rare and much appreciated! The staff were welcoming and friendly. I had the cilantro and jalapeño margarita and sadly wasn't too much of a fan. I found it too sweet which was surprising but after I let it sit for a long while and mashed the lime into it was better. I also ordered the guacamole and this was definitely shareable. I like that it came with 2 salsa options, but will say they all needed salt and more flavor. Or at least have salt and pepper at the table for guest to have the option to use. Overall, it was it's a decent spot grab a drink or bite.

What a beautiful location and ambiance. The food and flavors were outstanding. Highly recommend!

The open airy concept with peek a boo views of the Pacific Ocean makes for a romantic spot for dinner. We started out with their fried shrimp appetizer, ceviche Yucatán, and bone marrow. All 3 were excellent in their own way. Our server was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. I like the full bottles of still water so we didn't have to worry about refills. I had their salmon Del Mar, also amazing, juicy and the sauce it came with was flavorful. I also had their Mexican martini with gin and it was incredible. Fun night with great food, would definitely return!

Ordered the Taco Mi-Rey. So delicious, great flavor. Finished the meal with desert, we ate half of it before I remembered to get a pic. Service was very good and loved looking out at the bit of ocean we could see over the rooftops.

I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, and while the ocean view and overall ambiance were beautiful, the experience was not good. I had a reservation, but despite that--and even though there were several empty tables--we still had to wait quite a while to be seated. My friend ordered the fish tacos, which he said were just average, and we shared the potato taquitos, which were also underwhelming. As a vegetarian, I ordered the Nopalita and Tampico tostadas but was mistakenly served a fish tostada. Thankfully, I noticed before eating it. Trying to get a server's attention took forever, and when I finally did, they casually admitted it was the wrong dish without even offering an apology. What was worse, they expected me to still eat the correct tostada that had been sitting next to the fish one, which felt careless and inconsiderate. After yet another long wait, I was finally brought the right tostadas, but they were just okay. The nopalitos were cold and not particularly flavorful--I've had much better elsewhere. To top it off, the server accidentally dropped two churros on the floor and, while they did offer complimentary ice cream for my friend's birthday, it didn't make up for the poor service and food. I understand mistakes happen, but a sincere apology and an effort to make things right go a long way--something I wish the staff here understood. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I wouldn't return or recommend this place to others.

Salt & Lime is an upscale Mexican restaurant in Del Mar. They had an interesting take on a Quesabirria Taco! While Birria is usually my favorite, I surprisingly preferred their Taco Mi-Rey, which came with grilled shrimp, melted cheese, and bacon.

Great ambiance sitting outside, however quite loud especially with the music playing. Service was great. Food was very good snd tasty. The portions could be more generous though. The ceviche would qualify as appetizer size.

Not a bad little spot located right on the 101 in Del Mar. this place has a good menu with a decent selection of modern Mexican grub. The service is good but it's a bit on the pricier side for what it is. Overall a nice lunch grab.

Enjoyed a nice lunch at Salt and Lime in Del Mar. The decor is trendy, fun, and nature inspired. I really enjoyed the indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Our waitress was super friendly. I enjoyed the salsa verde which had a tart lime flavor. The potato taquito filling was a bit boring but the birria on top made up for that. The presentation of all the dishes was spectacular. I'd consider this an upscale Mexican restaurant given the prices but it's worth checking out.

Went for lunch with a friend. The day was lovely so enjoyed sitting in the patio. Food is tasty but the portion was average. We tried popcorn shrimp and chicken pastor tacos. Service was quick and kind. We even asked our server to take some pics of us and he was very nice to do it.

There is a really fun vibe to this place, and there's a great ambience and view. I love the overall feel. Everybody here is incredibly friendly, although be prepared, there is very limited seating. I came on a Wednesday at 7:30pm, and there was bar seating available. There was this great deal that evening, where we got 6 tacos for $30, and I do think that this was a great deal, although I'm not sure how often it was offered. Overall the tacos were good, although if we came on a regular day, I'm not sure I could justify spending $12+ on just one taco.

I had dinner with a friend and we both agree the food, service, and ambiance were incredible! We ordered the ceviche yucatan and guacamole to share. If you like your ceviche with a strong citrus flavor, you are guaranteed to love it! The guacamole was very good, but the chips were a bit oily. We each ordered a quesabirria and taco mi-ray. These 2 were equally delicious. The quesabirria is a best seller, and I can understand why. Definitely try these two tacos! We also ordered "put the lime on the coconut" (corralejo silver, lime juice, pineapple juice, and coconut cream). It was a delicious cocktail! When dining here, plan to arrive early so you can catch a beautiful sunset. The restaurant is located within walking distance to the beach. There is a private parking structure with free 2-hour parking, as well as parking along the street.

I'm sorry but the food needed more flavor. It was bland. I heard a lot of "this doesn't taste good" comments from the table. I myself had the Yucatán Ceviche - it was bland. My partner had the Chicken Milanesa - there was no flavor at all. As a Mexican individual, I'm embarrassed for even deciding to try this place out. Sure the vibe is nice but to me it all comes down to the food. One of my pet peeves when it comes to Mexican eateries is not having the classic aguas frescas - like how are you getting away with this? I expected lots of flavor but again, I should have known better. Immediately walking in was the initial red flag...the clientele. Yes this place is located in Del Mar so you can guess what kind of clientele they cater to. Sadly this was a miss for me. As you can tell, I'm a harsh reviewer but that's because I keep it real. None of this "omg this was so good".

We love coming to Salt and Lime! One of our favorite things about this place is how dog-friendly it is. The patio is nicely decorated and has such a fun, casual atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy. Our server, Bresas, was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The food and drinks are consistently delicious, with great flavors and the chips are super tasty. Also, don't forget to order the churros, it was delicious. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or hanging out with friends (and furry companions!), Salt and Lime is always a great choice. Highly recommend for anyone looking for good food, great service, and a chill vibe!

Hands down the best quality food in SoCal. The price was worth it. Walking distance from the water as well, this place is a gem! I have had many tacos, birria, etc. this was by far one of the best. They definitely have someone special working in that kitchen. An absolute gem. We got the Quesobirria which was like a shredded meat quesadilla taco. We got the carne taco, fish, chicken and the quesadilla with bone marrow. Chefs kiss to all of it! Pricey, but worth every Penny! The tree in the center of the room reminded me of Cocina 35. Very pretty.

What a fun place. I am regular to the real estate of this establishment as it has morphed over the years and changed little in general other than decor (beautiful every time.) I've heard of S/L for a while but haven't had the chance to try it. It was day after T-Giving, so i'm giving some grace to the slow service, but she was wonderful otherwise. The tacos were AH-mazing. But...pricey! 12 dollars EACH. We ordered three and shared with 2 people (girls). $36 for 3 tacos albeit big and yum I'm not sure is justified. But they were delish. We go the BONE MARROW which was unbelievable. Now that was worth the cost for sure. The drinks were fun, overall wonderful menu and wonderful time. We will be back to SHARE tacos most likely (and bone marrow!!)

This place is such a vibe! If you're looking for a trendy, upbeat restaurant with delicious food, this is it! From the drinks, to the ambiance, down to the food, I loved it all!!! The entire restaurant/bar is covered but open outdoors, so you get fresh air, enjoy the sunset, all while eating great food and enjoying delicious handmade drinks. The bartender really put TLC into his delicious creations, and lemme tell you... they were phenomenal! The presentation of the food was exquisite, and there was so much flavor in every bite! We ordered two different ceviches, chips and guac (which is their staple) and tacos of course! I loved everything and cannot wait to come back and try more!!

Based on the 3 foods I tried... I cannot find fault with any of it. Friends and I stopped here randomly after hiking the beach nearby. We were immediately greeted by our server with chips and salsa and an offer of water while we looked at the menus. We shared the vegan ceviche and it was so incredibly tasty! I ordered the nopales tostadas and was again blown away by the flavor and freshness of the ingredients. Service was great and prices were fair. We enjoyed the patio seating and the margaritas. Would definitely make a return trip here next time I'm in the area.

Let's start with what I didn't like: Reservations. To make a reservation you have to put in your credit card and if you cancel within 48 hours you're out $10 per person on the reservation. We didn't wanna make that reservation because it was too stressful. Instead, we ended up parking near the restaurant on a Friday night walked up to the host and made a reservation for an hour later. Took a walk on the beach and then came back and had a reservation waiting for us. Also, felt the prices are too high. What I liked: The restaurant has a great vibe. To eat, we picked a bunch of different items and tried them all. One of my favorites was the queso dip. I was not impressed with the chips and the salsa was Ok. But I was hungry enough that I kept eating it. The highlight was that the waitress who was very nice overheard we were celebrating birthdays, and at the end of the meal, give us a complementary churro dessert. That was very good! I look forward to coming back with my husband for happy hour at another time.

Horrible service last night. I thought our server actually went home because we barely saw her and anytime we needed something, no one was around. Food was good, but also really slow to come out. Also, we ordered our steak medium rare and it basically came rare - but again we couldn't let anybody know because no one was around for us to tell.

Enjoyed a delicious late lunch here. Loved our server, but service was a little slow despite being only one of 2 tables present. My tostada was delicious and my husband loved his tacos. Not pictured is my son's plain cheese quesadilla, but he was a big fan :) Very cute and convenient spot on the main drag of Del Mar. Hope to make it back next time we're in town.

Came for brunch but ordered off the lunch menu haha. Ordered the grilled fish taco and the shrimp taco. Both were delicious. The service was so nice and helpful and overall had a great time!

It is a bougie Mexican place I like how you can order shots on the menu try the tostadas flight

Such a cute spot with modern decor, a cute layout, and great margaritas! We love that they have weekend happy hour from 2:30-5:30, when the margaritas are only $10. Absolutely love the cilantro & Serrano marg-- will come back for that. They also gave complimentary chips & salsa (feel like that's more rare nowadays) & the salsas are good! I wish at least one of the two they served was spicy, but still good nonetheless. Great place to bring friends or family & socialize. They also welcomed our little doggo :)

Been back several times and it's better than ever. The service is excellent and everyone seems to be enjoying their work. The vibe is great and the open air dining area is comfortable and you're actually able to carry on a conversation without a noisy background, unlike many other restaurants these days. The free parking in their adjacent garage makes it so convenient, and it's dog friendly as well. But most importantly the food is better than ever . Everything is so good, especially the shrimp tacos, guacamole, chicken tacos, etc. It's become a regular for us.

Love the decoration and location of this restaurant. The staff were nice and the free chip and salsa was also really good! We came here with our dog for drinks and that was just ok. The strawberry tajin margarita was just way too sweet. My partner got a mint/jalapeño cocktail that was definitely the better drink of the two. Even though it is dog friendly, I agree with other commenters that it's way too crowded (seats too close) and the crowd here is way too loud.

We had a great time here. Drinks were so good! Food was delicious and staff was great! I'd wanting to come back for more soon!

Yeah man this place is legit. Staying at a hotel down the street for work and walked the town and found this spot. Super quaint interior but also super cool looking. Definitely has an upscale vibe. Service was fast and friendly and my oh my was the food amazing. The bone marrow quesadilla is to die for! The 2 tacos I got were also amazing as were the cocktails. Everything here tasted real high quality!

A delicious stop on the drive back from SD that we will look forward to returning to! They even have a private parking lot. We came for an early Sunday dinner and arrived 30 minutes before happy hour ended. Highly recommend their happy hour and will be returning because of this deal!! My steak and shrimp quesadilla is only on the happy hour menu and was a knockout! Perfectly balanced with the flavors and quantity of protein to cheese. The pineapple salsa and guac were excellent. The kids really enjoyed their kids chicken quesadilla which they split for us so each had their own plate. They actually devoured the rice and quesadilla which is rare so that is definitely a compliment to the chef. Hubby and my parents enjoyed their tacos and margaritas. Cute atmosphere with adorable decorations. Looking forward to returning again soon!

Cute restaurant that serves upscale Mexican food. There were 6 of us in our party celebrating a friend's bday. Food and cocktails were good. I ordered the chicken Al pastor and quesabirria tacos. Bother very delicious. We shared the chips and guac . (I always dislike it when Mexican places charge for chips. ) and I ordered the Put the Like in the Coconut cocktail. That was pretty and tasty. Only thing that was a miss for us was when they served all of us but the last person in our party didn't get her tacos for awhile. Also they didn't get our orders accurately. Ie some of us wanted picked onions and didn't get it while others didn't want cilantro and got it etc. so we asked our server to comp our friend's meal which she did so that demonstrated good customer service. Also they comp'd churros for the bday girl. I would come back because I appreciated their customer service.

Very cute and cool restaurant! I really liked the vibes and though there was a portion that was somewhat outdoors, they had heaters which was great. The service was pretty good but kind of scattered, sometimes we were waiting for a while to get help. We really enjoyed the margaritas! The tuna toastado I got was ok, I was indifferent about their tuna. I really liked the pickled onions though! There's parking in the structure under which is nice, but we found a lot of street parking!

More like a 3.5 star. Service was excellent. I guess when I'm getting Mexican food in So Cal I expect bold flavors... these flavors where more like meh .... It wasn't bad by any stretch. The location was nice and the interior was intimate (aka small) and you may want to make a reservation. Happy hour pricing help make it a 3.5 but if I had paid full price I'd be at a 2.9. Didn't have any drinks but they did have a good selection of Tequilas. I'm not a "no go" but I'm far from a "must go!"

Location is perfect! Outside seating with a view of the ocean. Drinks were horrible. We got the la Rosa and put the lime in the coconut cocktail and they were not good. The la Rosa was so bitter and strong. It tasted like tequila only. When I asked for sprite to add to it I was brought back an orange liquor to mix in. Not as strong but still not good. The food however was delicious! I loved their bone marrow quesadilla, birria chilaquiles, and the Mexican French toast.

Small and modern Mexican restaurant. Great music and love the decor. We were seated in the bar area with high top tables and chairs, but the seats, I have to say, were a bit uncomfortable, especially since my chair had a missing piece from the middle. Other than that, the food was good, but I would have liked to have had more non-alcoholic drink options, like tamarindo, jamaica, and horchata, but they didn't have any. It seems most come here just to drink and for appetizers. I was hoping for a bigger selection of food and sweet drinks.

I visited on a Friday afternoon and was seated quickly. The outdoor seating area is beautifully decorated and charming. It was a bit chilly at first, but once the sun came out, it was much more comfortable. We started with the shrimp ceviche, which was served with two tostadas. It was delicious, though I felt it could have come with more tostadas. Complimentary chips and salsa were also provided, featuring two unique salsas that weren't spicy--perfect for me. I used some of the tortilla chips to finish off the ceviche, though I'm sure they would have brought more tostadas if I had asked. For my meal, I ordered the Al Pastor and shrimp tacos. At $9 each, they were on the pricier side, but they were generously filled and very satisfying--absolutely delicious. I also had the Cadillac margarita, which was excellent. The staff were very friendly, and parking options were convenient. You can park on a side street or in the complex, where parking is very affordable.

Cute spot in the heart of Del Mar with open patio. Personally I appreciate chic ambience and Europeanlike feeling when you dine. I've ordered tacos and was content with food quality and presentation.

WOWWW!! This is the place to be food wise!! We saw this driving out to Encinitas and on the way back we stopped for a quick bite. I got two chicken tacos and one beef taco along with the queso. The food was incredible overall. Our server was also super nice but looked like he was the only server in charge of around 8 tables so after we put in the order we were not checked on until he brought the check. He was super nice but this was a little frustrating when we were trying to order refills. Overall super incredible food though which is why my eating is still so high.

Let me start by saying I made reservations to this place and I'm glad I did, at the time I went it was not too bad but I can see how busy it can get. Ok now the food, the aguachile was so delicious and mind you I am allergic to shrimp but you know nothing a benadryl can't fix, right? You must try the aguachile not the life risking for some shrimp Tagging along to the aguachile, the ceviche was also tasty! Do not judge, I was already too far into the shrimp to turn back. My friend ordered the quesadillas of tuetano and loved them, I also had the steak and honestly can say I should've stopped at the aguachile and ceviche, the steak was too much and I ended up taking it home, that was average. The drinks were ok too, but pretty to look at.

We went here around 4:30pm for some cocktails. We got margaritas, a Paloma, chips and salsa and queso. It was all very good. The queso was a little different. It was melted cheese. It was good but not much added to it except cheese. I especially loved the two different types of salsa served and the chips were seasoned and hot! Our server was a delight and very attentive. The space has a very nice vibe. We will be back!

Thankful for outdoor seating allowing us to feel more comfortable to indulge in a nice lunch after a morning of hiking. Food was tasty and service was relaxed, allowing us to unwind and enjoy our post-hike lunch.

Salt & Lime ‍ is a fun restaurant with signature margaritas and tapas. Too bad we were not able to try any of their drinks because they looked really good. I had the bone marrow quesadilla, but to my surprise the quesadilla was plain with the bone marrow served on the side. The quesadilla was dry and mid at-best, but the bone marrow was so tender and flavorful. The potatoes and rice sides were pretty standard. The shrimp appetizer we ordered was beautiful and was the stand-out dish. For the price and portions, probably would not go back other than for the convenience of being next to the fair. This restaurant is outdoors in a covered area (unless you are at a side are exposed to some sun ). Service was fine, but wish that they served ICE water.

1) their tacos are mid at best, subpar in the context of being in a Hispanic state 2) stale chips - sad 3) pina cocktail was nauseatingly over sweet Know that going here you're paying for vibe and location. Service and objectively good food is NOT found here, sadly. Tourism is floating their sub-par food.

The food was excellent! Service was great too. I appreciated very much that they had some vegan options for me as well. The outdoor seating was lovely with a view of a sliver of the ocean and beautiful Del Mar. Overall this place was wonderful, my only complaint is with how expensive the food was. A bit overpriced, but that's what you get in Del Mar.

Fast service, good food, nice little spot on the corner. We went on a Sunday afternoon, no problem sitting.

Food and service were just okay but at beach prices. My wife and I agreed that we would not go back to Salt and Lime. There's too many good taco joints in and around San Diego to return to a place that was marginal.