Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria

350 E 17th St #2, Costa Mesa
(949) 662-0009

Recent Reviews

Janice G.

Came here with my family and had the best time! The food is great and the hospitality was the best!

Jack U.

Came here with some friends and had the best time. The margaritas were great, toasted coconut was out of this world. My favorite are the ribeye and the shrimp taco! Chef is great and came out to talk to my fitness and I, can't wait to come back! This spot doesn't disappoint!

Lindsay K.

Great casual spot walk up to counter and bus your table service for tacos and margs. I ordered their peppered ribeye steak taco & citrus chipotle shrimp taco. The ribeye was seasoned well, nice thick cuts and not chewy - easy to chew however it was not warm. The shrimp was also delicious - pineapple and chipotle sauce were nice touches. I also ordered the citrus sat & lime chips for the table. I really enjoyed the salsa - it was mild and roasted style. The amount you get is generous so that's worth noting. I also love the guacamole another person ordered at the table. Downsides to mention would the price point. For a taco of $9 I expect it to be warm and it wasn't. I also checked with my other 3 guests and they said the same about the food temperature. The margaritas were good but not very strong. And lastly, it was cold outside and when I asked if we could sit on the patio(one of the reasons I chose this spot) and turn on the heaters - they said sure. They never came back and we checked them and they were out of propane. We ended up eating inside which felt more like a fast food vibe.

Nikita S.

I came there to get some tacos and to try margarita , these three guys I I tried, were the best tacos in my life , chicken was very crispy and tender and hot honey was unbelievable great! Ribeye and short rib tasted like they put a piece of their heart in it, I was shocked and excited! Service is very good , chef , kitchen stuff , runners , cashiers are doing very good job , which is a huge plus to the comfort of this beautiful place! You can listen some good music inside too and watch some sport games!

Taylor B.

5 stars! Pomegranate margarita was fresh and had a yummy salt/sugar rim! Got the short rib and chicken tender taco, 2 tacos was perfect and filling! Loved the interior vibe and atmosphere, would definitely come back!

Viktoriia K.

This place is amazing for a night out or a meeting with friends! I had a variety of tacos with my boyfriend and i can't wait to come back and try more soon! the margaritas are well balanced and the team is so friendly! The restaurant is beautiful and the chef came to say hi!

Morgan Ence

The best tacos, period.

Food: 5

Kathy S.

Super cute place and AMAZING food. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The service was great. Highly recommend eating here. You won't regret it. We'll definitely be back.

Dan G.

The shrimp tacos are fantastic. The chips and guacamole are great. The place is a little pricier than most taco places, but 100% worth it. Definitely coming back.

Lily H.

My first time dining at Salt and Lime, the best tacos I've ever had. The Short rib taco and the Salmon taco were amazing. Definitely recommend trying the margaritas too, the Toasted Coconut margarita was like dessert in a cup!!

Hailey S.

First off WOW!! Walking into salt and lime I had high expectations from friends that had been, and from the instagram page. The design of the space is beautiful with high ceilings, open garage door, and lots of natural light. The restaurant feels clean and throughout my dining experience we found it hard to want to leave, the music was upbeat and honestly created the perfect ambiance. For the food; As a vegan I was able to find items on the menu to fit my lifestyle, the sweet potato taco and the mushroom confit taco can both be made vegan by removing the cheese and the honey. I opted for adding a jalapeño avocado salsa to my mushroom tacos that ended up tasting AMAZING. My partner got the ribeye taco, short rib taco, the citrus marinated chicken, and the crispy chicken tender. Her favorite was the crispy chicken tender, it has a hot honey on it that wasn't too hot and gave a really nice flavor. The ribeye came medium rare which is exactly what we hoped and asked for. She ate all of her tacos and kept saying how good they were the whole time!! The chips had a house made citrus salt on them that gave a nice taste and the guacamole was fresh, the garlic crunches on top was a different and delicious touch as well. I have zero complaints about my experience here and will definitely be coming back again! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality from the staff as well and welcome to the neighborhood!

Joseph T.

Amazing food!!! If you're looking for a good local spot to eat come here!! I got the pork belly taco, salmon taco, and the mushroom taco and they didn't disappoint!! Portion size is perfect! The tortillas are to die for!! All home made fresh ingredients!! By far some of the best tacos I've had in town, will definitely be coming back soon!! Service was amazing!! And the ambience is very chill and relax perfect for families and groups!!

Poncho G.

Amazing food, amazing ambiance and best of all great hospitality and ambiance! You will not regret coming here! I can't wait to visit again!

Zackary F.

I'm a simple man who likes good food, and these tacos are excellent. I personally recommend the ribeye taco and the salmon taco with a house margarita. If you're looking at sides, the big debate amongst my friends and I is whether to go for the queso or guacamole. For me it's a coin flip but either way you get a hefty serving. What impresses me most is the combination of clean ingredients and beautiful presentation. It leaves no doubt in my mind someone toiled over the menu to create something's that is delicious and leaves you feeling good after. Someone more sophisticated than myself might call it an elevated experience. My brother moves back into town this weekend and this is the first place I am talking him.

Olivia T.

Bummed to leave a less than perfect review but it is what it is. First though, service was great, cashier was knowledgeable and friendly - very upfront with the portion sizes and answered all the questions I had. The food though was a bust for us. Between the of us we ordered the citrus marinated chicken, chicken tender, short rib and ribeye tacos. Overall everything was lacking salt (which now feels ironic considering the name of the restaurant haha) the rundown...citrus chicken didn't really taste like much. Chicken tender taco was different but good. Short rib felt greasy/heavy (even for short rib it was a bit much), horseradish sauce was good but got lost in the middle of the taco. Ribeye taco was decent and the most seasoned of all the tacos but was just missing that special something. Blue corn tacos seemed to not be up to the task of holding it together and 2 out of the the tacos my husband ordered fell apart. My flour tortillas seemed slight over cooked and a bit crispy, they didn't fall apart though, so I guess that's a plus? Also ordered the chips and salsa and the chips were great but again the salsa was missing salt and a little kick to it would have been nice. No desire to come back anytime soon but now we can say we tried it.

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