Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill
9397 E Shea Blvd,Ste 115, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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Address :
9397 E Shea Blvd,Ste 115
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 - Phone (480) 661-5463
- Website https://saltandlimeaz.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Valet, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Louie G.
Good food, good service, and good margaritas. outdoor seating is available. Must give this place a try.
(5)Donna R.
My new obsession! I'm from southern NM and I'm picky about Mexican food. This place is for you if you like imaginative,quality food in a relaxed atmosphere. Margaritas are made from freshly squeezed lime juice. Fresh ingredients in the food make me want to go back again and again. Try their tamale! It's not your grandmother's version, but a fresh, flavorful taste of heaven. Add the mango slaw on top. Carne asada is yummy too.
(5)Nicole B.
This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. My husband and I have been here several times for happy hour and even brought family a few times to share the experience. The first time we went for happy hour, our waitress was extremely happy and helpful. When we asked about the drinks, she offered her favorites and discussed the different liquor "floats" we could add. I opted for the shop special which is the house margarita on the rocks. My husband went with the casarita which is the house margarita but frozen. We both tried blackberry as a float but my favorite is the prickly pear. Since then, these have pretty much our go to drinks. As for appetizers, we have tried the guacamole, the chili relleno with shrimp, the nachos, and the quesadilla. The chili relleno is definitely our favorite as we've ordered it several times. For entrees, I love the tacos. They have a wide variety and two are plenty (especially after some appetizers). My favorite tacos are the pork belly and the barbacoa. My husband has tried their green chili chicken enchiladas and their carne asada burrito. The burrito was delicious and he's ordered it a few times. But really, the tacos are the main attraction for us. For dessert, we've tried their churros once and my husband liked them, but I wasn't that keen on them. Every time we've been the service has been quick and friendly. This is our go-to Mexican restaurant and I'd highly recommend stopping by and checking them out!
(4)Ken F.
Cool little Mexican spot right in a center with other nice bars and restaurants. Nice and cozy good drink specials and food and they have happy hour throughout the week.
(4)Jimmy G.
I'm not a fan of these trendy "gastro-pub" places. A little to "hipster" for my blood. Anyway.... We went in for a quick bite and that's pretty much what we got. We both ordered the "street tacos". I love that term. "Street tacos". Especially when served at a trendy gourmet type "gastro pub". It's the best oxymoron of modern cuisine. We also ordered the small quac and chips with salsa. The garden salsa is really bland and the "hot" variation isn't much hotter. The salsa verde was the best. Especially on those gourmet street tacos. I had the carnita, beef, and chicken tacos. Of the three, the pork was the best. The beef a little bland, and the chicken dried out and stringy. The guacamole was the furthest thing from traditional guacamole I've ever had. Oranges slices? Weird. Can't say I was a fan. Anyway. Two appetizer orders of street tacos, chips and quac, an iced tea and a coke = $30 bucks and still hungry. Not sure if I'll go back. I get the "gastro pub" business model. I just don't drink enough to appreciate it much anymore. If I did still drink like I used to, I would have found the food unquestionably delicious.
(3)Ali S.
Had a great time tonight at Salt & Lime. Food was so good and the service was amazing. Joe was our server and was such a sweetheart! We brought our two little girls in with us. Our 1.5 year old wanted her own margarita, so Joe surprised her with a margarita glass full of lemonade. Love when people make your kids feel welcome too! We had guacamole, queso, salmon con tamale, carne asada fajitas and the kids chicken quesadilla. Everything was awesome. Definitely our New Mexican spot!
(5)Thomas K.
I now can no longer eat guacamole without orange slices mixed in it! Oh wait no.... that's not true but that is how Salt and Lime serves it. The queso fundido was a complete disaster. It came out bright yellow and looked and tasted like nacho cheese from a gas station. If anything it was a fondue not a fundido. The service was the best part of the meal. Everyone was very friendly and we got fast service. I felt like we were well attended for. The burrito I didn't care for but my 8 year old liked it. The shrimp and carne asada fajitas saved the meal. They were very good. The vegetables tasted very fresh and the flour tortillas were excellent. The street corn side was also tasty. All in all I wanted to give this place 2.5 stars but it wouldn't let me. It probably deserved 2 given the price but I couldn't bring myself to do i it.
(3)Kathy D.
Great tacos and queso fundido. Margaritas were awesome. Service is very good.
(4)Jacque R.
Good BUT not great. I will give them an A for effort because if they could enhance the flavor the rest of the experience was great. Ambience - Nice Staff - Great and on top of refills Chips - Perfection Salsa - tomato paste ... Lacks flavor Guacamole - Okay Carne Asada taco - Not great ... Considering this is a Mexican restaurant. Shrimp taco - Good Again, everything about the place was great EXCEPT for the food. {Sorry ...}
(2)Alicia M.
This place has the BEST salsa and chips. They come out fresh and you can almost eat two bowls before you get dinner because it's so good. My best friend and I ordered the Mexican salad with chicken. It was huge with small pieces of delicious avacodo on top. I highly recommend !
(5)Jenna S.
I have been to Salt and Lime three times now and it's safe to say I will be back many more. Two of the times have been with my crazy toddler and everyone has been so great with her! They bring her drink and food quickly and help with anything she needs. The service has been excellent each time, everything comes out correctly and quickly. The food is awesome, and their happy hour specials are amazing! I have tried almost all their tacos and love the combinations! The braised short rib was my favorite, with The ahi tuna being a close second. I really enjoyed the pineapple salsa out of all of their salsa choices! So good, can't wait to go back!
(5)Ron B.
Great neighborhood cantina. I have been three times now and tried something new every time. I just had the green chili chicken enchiladas and they were truly amazing. The tacos are filled with flavor, and the chips and salsa are fresh and top notch which is my primary indicator for Mexican food. The only place that they fall slightly short is average margaritas. There is a great patio, comfortable dining area and a very inviting bar area. All in all, I recommend a try if you're in the area.
(4)Georgie M.
This is a nice new watering hole for the area, which serves some Mexican inspired pub grub. We came for Happy Hour around 5 on a Saturday afternoon. Granted, it was probably unfair of us to come here after last week's foodie extravagance at Gallo Bianco in Phoenix. But we found the food good and the drinks cold, always a plus. The atmosphere is a cross between a sports bar and a Mexican beach cantina. They have a large bar area which extends out onto the sidewalk. You can sit on bar stools outside, on a ceramic window area and still see the game on their two HDTVs inside. Salt and Lime is a bar where Dos Equis Lager, Corona Light or Modelo Dark are on tap for $4.00 and come in a pint glass, while their small wine list was $7 a glass. Salt & Lime doesn't carry or serve Sangria. They also had several margaritas on the menu starting at $6 and going up from there. The food was good and what you would expect. We started with Guacamole for $5.50 (photo) and shared an order of Nachos ($8.50). The guacamole had some mango through it, which made it interesting; while the nachos were drizzled with several different types of cheeses. Not bad for bar food. Since these appetizers were filling, we ordered some Empanadas ($5.25) and a couple of Tacos for $3.25 each. The empanadas came with shredded chicken(photo) but were overly doughy and had a flour after-taste. The Carne Asada tacos were good, but admittedly we were spoiled from last week's adventure at Gallo. The bill came to $42.75 plus taxes and gratuities, so expect to pay $27 each unless you're very thirsty. LOL. We found Salt & Lime Three Stars, A-Okay
(3)S O.
Love Salt and Lime. Food is amazing, atmosphere is fun, music is upbeat, great happy hour, and most of all service is fantastic. Bartenders Chrissy and jake are fabulous. Chrissy made us the best margaritas and provided us great food recs. Hands down best service in Scottsdale. Thank you guys always for delivering us such a good time.
(5)JP P.
This place is great! Mike the bartender and Shelly the server are fantastic. Best guacamole in Scottsdale. Music is cool and Margaritas are the best. Be sure to try the Barbacoa Tacos are amazing!
(5)Jt B.
Can not express how great the service here is. Top of the line food, I have been here many times, and the aura in the entire place is remarkable. The manager there, Matt, is always walking around greeting tables and food and drinks are to die for. Would absolutely recommend this place to any person. 5* in my books. This is my favorite restaurant in the desert!!!!!!!
(5)Thomas L.
Are you kidding me? Anything less than five stars is just your internal curmudgeon looking for attention. The food here rocks! Atmosphere is awesome. Seating outside was perfect. Not to loud. In from Chicago, grew up in Arizona and this food was phenomenal. We had a big group of ten, the food was fast and the staff was awesome! Margaritas the real thing. Try the barbacoa tacos and the pork belly tacos. The street tacos and corn on the cob... Killer! My teenage kids stated the baked churros are the best they ever had. The lemon tequila butter sauce for these is to die for! If you want the best food at a good value come try the Salt and Lime!
(5)Katie E.
We were actually heading next door for dinner, when I saw this restaurant. It looked like a cute place (people sitting on the patio and flat screens all over), and I was craving some chips and salsa so we decided to check it out. They brought us a basket of chips with a small bowl of their fresh salsa. I ordered the triple salsa so I could try three more (pico, habanero, and tomatillo) for $5. The pico was okay, tomatillo was a little sweet, but the habanero was AMAZING (super spicy with a great flavor!). I had the skinny margarita (really good), ordered the nachos for dinner, and my boyfriend ordered quesadillas. My nachos were amazing! Although every chip was covered with toppings, they did not get soggy throughout dinner. The chips served with the salsa were fresh and crispy, and I used them to eat some of the additional toppings that were falling off the nachos. My boyfriend also ate the nachos with me (we didn't even finish them!) and only ate 1 piece of his quesadilla (there were 4). He said the quesadilla was alright, but we both agreed the nachos were awesome! The best thing about this restaurant was the service, though. Our waiter was very friendly and ensured we always had what we needed. Overall, this is a great spot and I'm glad we ended up stumbling into it on a Sunday night for dinner :)
(4)Adam K.
This is by far the best Mexican food I have ever had in Scottsdale. I live in Tucson and I drive here once a month just for the food. The manager Matt Came over to our table several times and made sure my friends and I had a great time. Unreal! I can't wait to drive back next month!
(5)Marianne H.
We ordered the mini-chimichangas as an appetizer, the Mexican corn side, and an assortment of tacos for dinner. All our food was tasty, and the prices were reasonable. The clientele was a little older (at least on the weeknight we were out), which can probably be attributed to the North Scottsdale location. Cool place for Scottsdale, but there are plenty of authentic Mexican restaurants in Central Phoenix that I prefer.
(3)Jordan O.
I actually come here frequently. I love this place and the staff is excellent. You really get that authentic feel and would definitely recommend to anybody that wants to have a nice lunch or dinner.
(5)Nick A.
This place is a must try! Awesome atmosphere! Our server Case was excellent; came around just enough. Gave great recommendations. The decor is just right trendy but not over the top. Great patio with open bar nice for watching basketball. The food was delicious~ highly recommend!
(5)Arthur R.
We have eaten at salt and lime on numerous occasions, once a week or more. Their taco's are to die for from fish to barbacoa. Empanadas are excellent...margaritas not too shabby either. Very friendly staff along with excellent food leads to a wonderful dining experience.
(5)Lisa L.
After 9 years at another, this is now our new favorite Mexican place! We've went twice in two days and both times it was exceptionally good--with excellent service. This wonderful restaurant specializes in modern Mexican food. Don't expect the re-fried-beans-and-greasy-melted-cheddar type Mexican food of traditional Mexican restaurants. If you are craving something freshly made, with quality ingredients, prepared in an elevated way---go here. You won't regret it! The fajitas are fabulous---richly caramelized onions and finely julienned vegetables sizzled to that perfect, deeply tasteful point--done better than anywhere I've ever had before. They have a ton of flavor! Well-portioned, too. I loved every bite, but took half home (we also had chips and guac as an appetizer). I also tried the Kale Salad. It was so delicious!!! It was refreshing to get a good, clean tasting salad with fresh ingredients and nice textures at a Mexican restaurant, where salads are notoriously boring, use head lettuce, pink tomatoes and are loaded with gooey everything. This salad was a wonderful change-- fresh, light, flavorful and satisfying---truly yummy. The guacamole is outstanding. So fresh---so delicious! The salsas are also very good. The Chili Arbol was our favorite---but the traditional salsa is also good. One last thing that really sung was the Street Corn. Ohhhh.... soooo delicious! You just gotta try it. Fabulously indulgent. The manager, Daniel, came by to check in on us and the wait staff were excellent during both visits. (Gigi and Molly) The right amount of friendly and attentive. I could tell that everyone there was proud of where they worked and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. At first, we hesitated coming as the reviews we read after it first opened were mixed. At one point (my fault), I thought this was going to be like the "Modern Margarita," (another restaurant in the area that is essentially a night-club-posing-as-a-restaurant). I was totally wrong. Wish I hadn't waited so long to give it a try! The atmosphere was just right for us. We are a couple in our early 40s-- we love high quality food and service, but we don't like stuffy, pretentious restaurants. The area was previously loaded with the former. Thank goodness places like Salt & Lime are starting to come to this area---realizing that you can have a beautiful restaurant that can pull off a modern rustic feel and make you feel comfortable and happy while having a great meal! I love a place where you can wear jeans, but get top notch service and dining. For a ton of reasons, we'll be back many times. I'm already craving the guac, fajitas, and that kale salad again.... decisions....
(5)Dasha D.
One of my favorite spots. The mango tango margarita is the bomb! I usually sit at the bar because Joe gives the best service. The short rib taco is also amazing. Definitely try this place.
(5)John E.
If you're hankering for dessert... Don't pass up the churros. Super fresh. Delicious!
(4)Andrea V.
The service was exceptional & very efficient. My 6 year old was served quickly and the guacamole was very good, and burritos were great as well. I'd recommend splitting the burritos though, because the portions are quite large.
(4)Bill D.
I have taken my family to this new restaurant twice. Oddly, dining options for Mexican food in this area are rather light. There is a Chipotle by the hospital (block away) and the more traditional Ajo Al's and Miguels about half a mile away. Those two restaurants are OK, but serve a traditional 'American' mexican food style dish - which, just seems old and tired. We ate here with two adults and two kids. The restaurant is nicely decorated and comfortable, if not a little crowded. There is a very fun looking bar area and patio (but we sat in the dining area). We saw many people having cocktails and wine at the bar, which is not normally what you would see at a Mexican place, but, it tells you right off the bat that this is not traditional mexican where you either get a margarita or beer. I am melding my two experiences together to give you a better sense. We tried: Casarita - their house slushy margarita, which comes from a machine and tastes great. I had a floater of "prickly pear" liquor in it. I had two, and got my buzz on well. After I had two the waiter mentioned its a limit of 4 because they have a lot of booze in there. Shop Special - this is a regular margarita on the rocks. Seemed good, not sour or tart. Watermelon Fresca - they make this with booze, or without (I had the booze one). Holy cow this is a strong drink. Its water based, with chunks of watermelon - NOT a sweet candy drink. more like infused water. Interesting..... and strong..... and happy hour prices :-). I have never had a cocktail like this.... it felt... healthy in a way. The food has some goods, and some medicare's. Chips and salsa is different - they tell you the first salsa is free. One night we tried the medium pineapple salsa. The salsa is not like the kind you get from the store. It looks hand chopped, and is not full of liquid. My kids loved this, but it seemed as mild as mild could be on the heat index. The second time we were there, we tried the Tomatillo, which is supposed to be Hot, but to me was medium. You have had hotter salsa, trust me. I am not sure if you can tell them to kick it up a bit. We went through two things of chips, and the one salsa lasted, but it doesn't feel the same without that endless bowl of tomato salsa - I guess I am a purest on that. The menu is arranged almost like a mexican eatery - there are some full meals, but most feels like a la cart that you are building into a meal. For instance, my wife and I each had two tacos that ranged in price from $4-6 each, and a side of beans $2.50 and a side of cilantro rice $3. The total price of the meal was about the same as you would expect if it was all put together for you. The taco's are quite large and stuffed, and pretty creative. We had (over two visits): A baja taco (not sure if this is the name) - it has a MASSIVE chunk of beer battered fish in it. We ordered this twice because it was a huge value for money. An El Pastor taco - ehhhhh, was fatty or something. I was thinking it was something different (but I ate it). A veggie taco (not sure of the name) - now this was excellent. Usually the vegetarian dish is half assed in mexican places. This was portabella mushrooms and stuffed, and seasoned really well. I would do this again in a heartbeat. A Barbacoa taco - yummy, can't go wrong A Shrimp taco - also very good. My kids ate off the kids menu. A quesadilla and bean burrito. The bean burrito was the best ever. and it was really large for a kid menu. If you don't know what to order, get this item (its on adult menu), you will thank me. Its not like any bean burrito you have ever had. My wife took the second half to lunch the next day. The kids were dismayed by "yucca" fries on the kid menu, which I thought was a kind of potato or something, but they were sweet potato fries (which the kids hate) so there ya go! The sides we tried a bunch because they seemed cheap: Cilantro rice. Really yummy - its bright green, and very well done. Could eat this by itself. Two kinds of beans - don't remember the names. Both very good - well seasoned. I am not a bean person, but these I could eat over and over (they are not refried). corn (which comes out as corn on the cob), on a skewer already buttered. Apparently we were there on the first week, because there were some hiccups in the wait staff. Our child's food apparently had not been ordered, and we are the type of family that doesn't eat until its all on the table. The owner apologized profusely and brought out a free desert - it was a churro, but wasn't perfect or straight like the Disneyland kind. Everyone said they didn't want it, until we tried it. A fresh made churro is mind boggling good. I have never seen a desert like that on any menu, and it was so flipping yummy. It came with this lemon creme dipping sauce. I can't explain how interesting this was. Its different, but not crazy different. We will be back.
(4)Davena D.
What a great fresh mex restaurant. This weekend they are having happy hour drinks and food all weekend long. I can't complain, food is not bland and not to spicy but just right, actually awesome and the service was outstanding. Our server Kristy, was prompt. I never had to think twice about when my next cocktail was arriving. She was courteous and kind, as well as asking me what i needed before I could tell her. The entire staff, from hostess at the front door to the bussers were awesome as well as the service and attention we had from the owner. The ambience is an upscale casual vibe with 5 flat screen Tv's showing any sport of your choice. They have a variety of drinks to choose from, including margaritta drinks from frozen to iced. Great family place, date nite, to social gatherings. I can't wait to go back. Price is very fair and well worth it. Davena
(5)Honest Reviewer A.
Salt & Lime has fabulous tacos & guacamole! Their beef barbecoa taco comes with a choice of corn tortilla or flour. I recommend corn as I have tried it with both. It is chili braised short ribs that melt in your mouth topped with Oaxaca cheese and pico de gallo. This was a huge hit! Their chips and salsa that come to the table complimentary are also always warm, crispy and fresh. I have enjoyed myself the three times I have visited Salt & Lime and plan to come back this summer! I also enjoyed them sending out coupons to the nearby neighborhoods which allowed me to try them for the first time! Good thinking, S & L!
(5)Denise L.
Made an impromptu reservation for 10 of my colleagues - they accommodated without blinking an eye. Everyone who was in attendance has raved about the food/service - as a newly transplanted person from WA state - glad I found a good "go to" for my leadership team. We will be back! Thank you!!
(5)Melissa K.
The service was efficient, the restaurant was well-designed and clean, and the food was fresh and tasty. The pollo asado burrito was very tasty, especially the melted crema and Oaxaca cheese! The guac was decent, nothing special, but good. The salsa was fantastic, perfect blend of spices and not too chunky. I would come here again
(4)George J.
Fresh foods, excellent informative wait staff. Excellent value with excellent foods and a great atmosphere.
(5)Dana K.
1st time here and came for lunch! Great looking decor, very comfortable. Terrific and attentive staff that really knows what their food tastes like so that they can answer questions. The chips were not greasy and salsa amazing (on the sweeter side which I like). I had the Chili Relleno filled with carnitas. The meat was spectacular as was the rest of it. Came with red and green sauce. Beautiful presentation. Can't wait to come back and have Carnitas for dinner. Also had the Chicken Tanga taco. The meat was tender and flavorful. Only had one and did not need more for a lunch (taco was totally filled)! We will definately be back! If we didn't have dinner plans, we would be here tonight!! GREAT to finally have wonderful Mexican fare in the area!
(5)Christopher R.
Went on a Saturday night, were seated immediately. It was pretty busy, there were never more than 2-3 tables empty. The atmosphere: Modern, industrial weathered decor, but the right touch of rustic. Definitely going against the traditional mexi-rest decor. Think of a mexican restaurant you might stumble upon in Fallout: New Vegas or Mad Max. The pinatas and sombreros have been stripped away, all that's left is weathered metal, dark wood, and muted colors, modest lighting (which is the perfect accompaniment) and great food. The restaurant does face west and they have an ample patio to enjoy views of the mountains and sunsets. The service: Attentive, friendly, not too talkative and prompt. Michelle was our server near the bar and she efficiently took our orders, answered everything we asked. When the food came out I was impressed that it was brought by 3 different people to make sure we were served efficiently. Nice touch. The menu: Very creative. Not over the top, plenty of standards but you can tell the kitchen took the time to consider and put their personal touch on each and every dish. Since it was happy hour, we stuck mainly to the appetizers menu, but that was not a compromise. More on food below. The humble chicken quesadilla came with a delicious spicy avocado crema. The drinks: My only suggestions lie with the cocktails and the wines. If they hired a mixology consultant or bartender as good as the chef, that would do it. (I am available with a little notice.) The drinks menu was adequate, but 4 reds and 4 whites (who's ordering all this red in a mexican restaurant?) and about 8 beers and 7-8 cocktails (4 of which sounded identical) was stingy at best. Then there were like 30 tequilas. OK, a little help here? That said, my date's casa-rita was excellent and one was enough for her. The wine pours were generous, at least 8-10 oz, which is good for the $6-10 glass prices. The food: The food was excellent. Definitely the best for at least 15 miles, from the chips and salsa to the ceviche, to the jalapeños rellenos which i loved. Probably the only place I've had better neo-Mex was in New York city. The presentation was creative, colorful, well garnished and arranged. Everything came out sizzling and the server was very attentive, visiting us at twice during our appetizer course. Clearing was efficient as well, and I really like the team approach of this wait staff vs. having to scan for your one server all evening. I will definitely be back to try the crispy fried carnitas and the full relleno. I loved that the jalapeños rellenos were not fried, just stuffed and broiled. Frying is great, but it's nice to have an un-fried option once in a while. The prices: The prices were excellent for what you get, notably the specials. Portions were very generous, so if something looked expensive, it is probably enough for 2 people.
(5)Chriso S.
Great food and drinks. Julie is a great bartender! Try one of the tacos, they're all worth a try.
(5)Lisa C.
Salt & Lime makes me happy for so many reasons.... Guacamole - delicious, fresh, big portion, about half the price of guac elsewhere. Queso - we had the chorizo version once and it was very good but we have had the plain cheese the last three times and it is really delicious. Quesadilla - tried it without the chicken, portion is huge and stuffed with cheese, not too greasy...just enough to make it indulgent. Nachos - we have had them a few times (minus chicken) and they really do a nice job here. The chips are freshly made and they load them up with cheese, pico, sour cream, black beans, corn, and an avocado cream topping. I feel like driving back for more nachos after typing this they're so good. Salsa - if you like salsa, do yourself a favor and get the 3 for $5. Tomatillo salsa is better than you think it's going to be, it's thick and rich and tangy...not the pale green watery stuff you get at other places. Pineapple - get it. Habanero - to get such a great smoky flavor with that amount of heat is not easy, this place gets it right. Chili de Arbol - I was bold on our first trip and said "no place really serves very hot salsa" (as it is listed on their menu), I was wrong. Tacos - Beef Barbacoa taco is the best of the bunch as far as I'm concerned. Carne Asada was good. Pollo Mole - my husband still talks about this one, he loved it. Short Rib Barbacoa - we got this for the first time a few nights ago as take out...when I opened the container it was like some wonderful grandma was in the kitchen all day making a delicious Sunday dinner for us to enjoy. It was a gigantic serving, fork tender, seasoned beautifully with potato and carrot in a brothy gravy. All this and the prices are outstanding. Parking can be tough in this busy mall but there is parking in the back.
(5)Lisa P.
A friend and I met here for lunch yesterday bc it was the half way point from both of our jobs. The chips and salsa was amazing. She ordered a vegetarian bowl and I ordered a chicken bowl. It looked yummy when it arrived bc it was covered in guacamole and pico. When I started mixing it around something didn't look right, sure enough I pulled RAW chicken out of it! I have a sensitive stomach as it is so thank God I stopped myself from eating it! I set the raw pieces on the side of my plate hoping our waiter would come by and see it. He never came back by to ask how we were doing so I finally handed it to the bus boy who took it away. Our waiter finally shower up with our check which showed he had removed my plate from the bill but didn't say a word! No thank you or I'm sorry! Very disappointed and will never be back.
(1)Kim W.
My family and I have been here several times and each time we are so pleased. Their shrimp fajitas and guacamole are amazing!!! I personally think everyone would come back multiple times, just as we have because their food is amazing!!!
(5)Christine R.
I understand this is a "modern" Mexican restaurant but... I don't believe it's Mexican at all! I'm Mexican... There is nothing Mexican about melting cheddar yellow cheese with sausage and calling it queso fundido with chorizo! Wow not to mention ceviche means cooked by means of acid so using lime to cook fish usually means ceviche!!! No one in Mexico puts tomato sauce in ceviche this is not modern! This place pretty much butchered Mexican culture! I'm not even gonna make a big deal about the manager's outfit! Peace
(1)Diego S.
Why is it only cows get two stomachs...what was god thinking? I could have used another one last night after taking down those first two chicken tacos, but being the conservative diner I am, I stopped at five so my fellow diners wouldn't think I'm a hog. I'm glad I did too. A fine selection of Mexican beer and a pretty waitress managed to do their handiwork after the dozen or so pints just sort of snuck-up on me. That's when I started ordering tacos like judgment day was near. It was about this time I started thinking how handy it'd be to have two stomachs; the first to process the beer and the other for tacos n' shit. Jesus, I would have cleaned 'm out of tacos last night. The chicken is charred black and tastier than all hell. The corn tortillas were above average with a slight sweetness. The salsa was weird, but fuck it, the tacos were tasty enough on their own. Anyhow, fuel eating doesn't play here. It's either sport or feelings, pick one. I did both but I'm paying for it today, farting all nine musical scales. If my sphincter was a bit tighter, I could probably hit high C.
(4)A.M. S.
I was pleasantly surprised that the prices are really reasonable. The food was really delicious! We had street tacos and a chicken salad....both were fresh, really great chicken, and the chips and salsa were good too. Loved it!
(4)Phil C.
Visited during that shoulder time of the day between lunch and happy hour. Seated outside on a wonderful sunny day. Immediately given chips and salsa. Nice thick, rich salsa and not pico de gallo like some restaurants serve. Ordered a carne asada burrito enchilada style. Very tasty and huge. Great layering of flavors. Black beans were just how I would make them, so it's a winner too. So why only four stars? The food could have been warmer when served. I'd come back
(4)Jason F.
Horrible. I was here with my kids a month and a half ago. Had extra baskets of chips, no charge. Meat was cooked to perfection when I ordered und fajitas. Kid's good was good. Tonight, not so much. Charged for everything extra without warning. Cheese, chips, salsa. Meat very over cooked. Hardly any meat whatsoever. So, meat should not be crunchy. Staff should've explained that they charge for everything. I tried calling them for over an hour to get hours and it was a constant busy signal. I mentioned it to them and they acted like it was no big deal. My wife wants to try it and I am going to tell her never again. She would not be impressed at all. My recommendation is to go to another Mexican restaurant that has much better food. Taco Bell for instance. Jalapeno Inferno would be ten times better. Maybe even Blanco. If you want to try this place, wait till they close and something else opens in its place.
(1)Chris B.
Love this place. Great tacos, free chips and salsa, margaritas on tap. The staff is always friendly. Good tequila selection. Perfect place too catch a game with a little bit of an island feel in the desert.
(5)Brad G.
$7 chicken bowl, gauc with black beans. Chipotle is good and convenient, but this bowl was much tastier, and actually cheaper.
(5)Mel G.
This is the third time I've visited this restaurant for lunch and this is the first time I've been disappointed. Your new menu is fine, but now you have to pay extra to experience the chips and salsa. The waitress will bring you a flavorless version salsa that resembles ketchup with spices, but it doesn't compare to the pineapple salsa, or verde salsa you now have to pay for. This is not good customer service. Having to pay extra for your good salsa seems cheap. Just take it off the menu if you're not going to allow people to try it. As for the food: Burritos are tasty, Relleno is okay, the beef, shrimp and pork tacos are yummy. I tried the Baja taco today ... Icky! It resembled battered frozen fish from a grocery store. It's far from Baja! The service has been good and the beer is cold, chips are crunchy and hot, but again, don't get your hopes up on the salsa. If you want good, free salsa, go to Blue Adobe Grill on Frank Lloyd Wright. It's delicious and complimentary.
(2)Michael S.
Tried this place shortly after it opened. It's in a fun location and atmosphere. We had a great server and the food really was quite good. Serving tacos on the little holders is a great idea, keeps the mess down. Nothing exactly bad to say, just a bit steep on the pricing for what you get. It's a good place to check out, but nothing really 'popped' for me--the "modern Mexican cantina' theme is nice, but not fresh.
(3)Han T.
I got a coupon in my mail box so I tried out this place, they have amazing pork belly tacos and really good fajitas
(5)Albert H.
Excellent habanero salsa. I've only experienced S&L for bar food and drinks. Service was very polite. Nice clean place.
(4)Rachel H.
Salt & Lime is a cute place with surprisingly good food! I love that they give free chips and salsa and their salsa happens to be amazing. I had the regular margarita which was good though a bit too sweet for my taste. As an entree I had the chicken fajitas. These are super good and they provide free guacamole. The guacamole has mandarin oranges in it which is a little strange! Will definitely be returning!
(4)Caitlyn G.
I am giving Salt & Lime 3 stars because of the service. It was great. Our server was incredibly attentive and offered some great suggestions for our meals. That being said, the remainder of our dining experience was significantly less impressive. We received no free chips and salsa - not a huge deal but I thought it worth mentioning. The food both looks and sounds impressive but it was incredibly bland. I got the tamales and honestly, I have purchased more flavorful tamales from a gentleman selling them in the parking lot at Fry's. Salt & Lime's tamales were also not very filling - I was hungry about an hour later. My boyfriend got the crispy pork which was not crispy or seasoned in any way prior to cooking. The street corn, however, was excellent and by far the best side dish that they had. All in all, at $15-$17 a plate, it was not worth it if you are looking for flavorful Mexican food. We more than likely will not be back, particularly with so many other, better options in the area.
(3)P R.
Worst dinning experience i have ever had in Scottsdale. The food was cold and we had to wait over 45 minutes for out entrées. Poor service.
(1)Steve A.
I had the green chicken enchaladas.. my friend had the ahi tacos... I was very disappointed... Luke warm.. I think the tortillas weren't cooked.. green chili sauce tasted more like very green avocado dip... big price tag of $14 bucks... I should have sent it back...Ahi tacos were ok... but she didn't get any lime or sauce to go with them.. service ok... we wont be back
(2)Marguerite A.
Went for lunch three weeks after the restaurant opened. Was very impressed with the service. Very attentive staff, food came out quickly, everything was good. For drinks had the skinny b (cucumber and basil something or other) and the house margarita. Both were good, but the margarita was better. I could see the bar has a good selection of tequila. They should add a tequila flight tasting to the menu to showcase them. Had the pineapple salsa and the habanero salsa with my complimentary chips and salsa. LOVED the habanero. Great flavor and heat. Liked the pineapple, but not as much as the habanero. Also had the mole and ahi tacos. Really enjoyed the mole tacos. The ahi ones came in a lettuce wrap but I wish I had gotten a tortilla instead. The lettuce had a hard time holding all of the wonderful filling which was a shame because the ahi was perfect and the toppings were really well conceived. I'd compare it most closely to z tejas, but with the added bonus of being local. Also, more uniqueness and variety. I'll definitely go back.
(4)Tim A.
I went with three friends and we were all very pleased with our food. Excellent chips, the chicken fajitas were outstanding, chicken enchiladas were very good. All of us would come again! Service was great!
(5)Sharron G.
First visit. Went with a girlfriend. Everything looked great on the menu. Nothing looked boring and "plain old mexican" at all. Their house salsa is SUPER yummo. Definitely homemade. Lots of fresh ingredients. Serving sizes were too big, especially for lunch. It looks like they have the same menu for lunch and dinner (although I didn't ask). 3 enchiladas are too many at lunch time, because those chips are filling! So we split an order of the green chili enchiladas and (she had 2) I got a carne asada taco. It was all delicious. Everything was fresh and yummy. The food split was perfect, although I still ate too many chips. But that salsa was verry good! Great attentive staff. Good food. We will be back!
(4)Anna Y.
Nice atmosphere. We had a party of 8 with two small kids, and though the place is small, there was enough noise so that the kids were not a distraction to the other patrons (not noisy in a bad way - just lots of conversation and normal bustle). Casual place, friendly waitstaff. The food was good, very fresh, not too heavy. I don't like extremely spicy food and this was the right combination of flavor and spice for me.
(4)Sean T.
Excellent food and good service. I've tried almost half the menu now and have not been disappointed yet.
(4)Marie G.
So excited to try this Mexican Grill. Has a very inviting exterior and the patio is comfortable and relaxed. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with selections. I wish I could rate it higher, however the food was just ok. We ordered the nachos and probably would not try these again. They were covered with a queso cheese dip and not much else. We would go back, but next time we will try something else and maybe I can rate it higher.
(3)Jenn M.
This place used to be so good. They discontinued their hot salsa. They discontinued their great recipes. The waitress told us that it is because they are trying to accommodate all allergies and all sensitivities of people. Give me a break, you go out to eat to eat good food. My son has every allergy known to man and we figure out things that work on menus. We do not expect menus to accommodate everyone. It should be about good food and then everyone will come.
(1)Ken D.
Nice secluded place servers are really friendly. Food is pretty good too. Stop by if you gat a chance. Ask for Gigi she is great.
(4)Gerald K.
This place started out gang-busters, but since opening the quality of the food has gone downhill and the drinks are weak enough to serve to a newborn. They have also started nickel and diming with a charge now for refills on chips and salsa. Too bad, we were going there on a weekly basis and now we will probably skip it.
(2)Stephanie M.
Food was mediocre at best. Service was absolutely terrible. It took almost 15 minutes to get a drink. Chips and salsa weren't offered until we were almost through our meal. Cross this one off the list.
(1)Jeff C.
We LOVE Stone and Vine and frequent it almost every week, which is why when the owners opened this restaurant , we were excited to give it a try. We have tried it three times. All three times the service was subpar. It was a like committing a crime to get chips and salsa. When we got them, we were pleased but only to find out tue extra salsa cost extra. We are ok with that but it is courteous to let the table know We stopped ordering Margaritas the first night we stopped in. Just could not get them right. After the third try with no improvement on overall service and difficulty in getting chips and salsa, we have given up. We will stick with Stone and Vine.
(1)R F.
Good solid Mexican food, at a decent price. As the name implies, it may not be traditional but they put a nice modern twist on some classics. The pork belly taco is very good, although I wish the meat was cut thicker. Chicken mole taco, one of the best I've had...ended up ordering another one. Now the Taco al pastor...stay away! Much too sweet. The tacos are not your typical street tacos, they are much larger. The chips were fresh, and above average. I enjoyed the house salsa but if you want to add some kick get the habanero salsa. House margaritas weren't overly sweet, and the servers were attentive. We will be back.
(4)Greg C.
Cool spot. The razzmatazz margarita is a must try plus great taco specials for happy hour. 4 stars because sometimes the drinks take a while to get to your table. Not a deal breaker though. Love this place
(4)Fleming T.
The barbacoamobile basically has 2 gears - OK, and OMFG. The barbacoa here falls into the former category. Decent, but nothing in particular to set it apart. The pork belly taco was similarly flat, although the ingredients were clearly fresh. Nothing in terms of quantity or quality to justify the $5 per taco. I've had way better tacos for half the price, way better burritos for a dollar more. Salsas get higher marks, if somewhat hit or miss. Tomatillo is a personal favorite of mine, and this place nails it. Perfect consistency, only slightly sweet. Salsa fresca is great as well. Big miss on the chile de arbol, their hottest. Decently hot, not particularly flavorful, the consistency of steak sauce. Friendly service at the bar.
(2)Ryan G.
Went in to check out Happy Hour as well as the new digs. Small bar and restaurant. Give it 2 because a happy hour margarita was $5.50.. I would think a batch margarita out of a coke keg would be less. The margarita itself was terrible. Tasted like the bottom of a sour mix, not refreshing at all. Bartender salted the rim like a Chicago driveway in a deep freeze, yuck. The beer price for happy hour was $4 which is a much better option than the margarita. Still for happy hour the prices were high. Location is also a tough spot. The bartender was nice and social, doubt I'd give this place another shot.
(2)Craig F.
try to call them.. I dare you
(1)Josh B.
This place is awesome. Came here on it's first day and, although it needs a few minor changes, it is my new favorite Mexican place! We are friends with the owners, and eat at their other restaurant, Stone and Vine, frequently. I recommend getting the pineapple salsa, which was out favorite one. DEFINITELY will return to enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere.
(5)J C.
Good ambiance , food is very trendy and not traditional mex by any stretch . Service was good and friendly but after eating here twice I would rate the foods 1 service and friendliness a solid 4. The reason I rate this a two is based only off good, not service
(2)W E.
We've become regulars and really enjoy the food and cocktails. Chips and pineapple salsa? Delish. Ditto for the kale salad and anything with pulled pork. That margarita with the jalapeno? I dream of it. Gets pretty crowded (and loud) on the weekends. If you can, I recommend going after a lunch rush, especially if it's your first time. Service has been excellent every time we've dined here.
(4)Amy B.
So glad we decided to check out this new restaurant! We went for lunch so it didn't end up being super crowded. The service was amazing- our drinks were constantly full. The guacamole was fantastic and if you order one thing on the menu, seriously, make it the street corn. That stuff is unreal. The tacos we tried, Baja and Pollo en Mole, were good but nothing to write home about. Our only complaint was the music. We didn't think it was too loud like other yelpers suggest, but it they were playing sad, slow country ballads. Not exactly what I would think of for their atmosphere and definitely not my preferred genre.
(4)Sydney N.
I have been driving by this restaurant for weeks wanting to try it and we finally did. Good thing we waited because it just opened this week! Very impressed. The food was delicious and the service was quick and attentive. The hot habanero salsa had a good kick to it and my friend even declared it inedible due to the spiciness so fortunately for me I got it all to myself. She also said the shrimp tacos were the best she's ever had. My boyfriend is a very plain eater and the restaurant was able to accommodate our request for a "plain bean and cheese burrito" with no hesitation. I will probably come back in the afternoon sometime for lunch when it's not so busy.
(5)Garett A.
I went back last night and I thought the food and service is far better than when I went there when it opened. Yes, they still have not fixed the noise problem yet by adding some sound proofing. But the food was very good at happy hour and the wait staff are always very friendly. I highly recommend the Quesadilla at happy hour.
(5)Jackie A.
The food was really good, especially there habanero salsa! The service was more than great! Everyone was friendly, smiling, and very attentive. The drinks were good, a little over priced but the atmosphere, the service, and flavorful Mexican food made it worth it. Definitely going back!
(5)chris p.
I've been to this restaurant twice now, and I'll keep coming back. I'm so excited to have this new place to eat and hang out at in my own backyard. They have a great atmosphere and great food. I had the tacos last night, and they were fantastic. Great drinks too.
(5)Karina R.
Where to start.. Decided to check this place out during happy hour with 4 people. Food and service was great and loved the atmosphere. HOWEVER.. We decided to take our family of 10 there for a birthday dinner last night and it was the.worse.service.everrrrr!!!!!! Don't get me wrong the food was still very good but our waitress was rude,ignored us, was lazy and had a bad attitude. Never did she tell us that only the FIRST round of chips and salsa was free and they charge every time after, then she wouldn't even bother to come back to refill our chips, salsa or water. The bus man was the one taking care of us most the night. One of our guests came late and she was aware of that and left him hanging for 10 min without coming back to get his order. And lastly, she refused to split our checks. We all were in couples and wanted it to be split per couple. She just threw down our 1 check and said "we'll get this figured out" and again left our table! We asked for an order of churros for dessert but wanted prices on them first, she said she didn't know off the top of her head but "they aren't that expensive" turns out it was near $11 for one order!!! Never bothered to tell us that and we ended up ordering 3 of them.. We tried to talk to the "manager" about how poorly our service was and he failed to even comp the churros or my brothers birthday beer that was spilled since the tables were ALLL UNEVEN! Needless to say the food was good, but paying almost $70 for fajitas, 2 tacos and churros is just ridiculous to me! There's no excuse of why she couldn't split our checks and even comped at least 1 order of churros. So disappointed!
(1)J H.
Food and drink mediocre at best. Tacos were served with raw tortillas. Drink order was wrong twice. Great atmosphere came on the first week of opening. Need to improve basic execution of food.
(1)Toni J.
Nice atmosphere and patio. Good service. The food was just ok. We had the house salsa, pineapple salsa and the guacamole. They were ok, but had too much lime and I love lime. The appetizer chicken chimichanga was ok. The chicken mole taco tasted like chicken thighs, which I am not a fan of. I was told it was chicken breast. My husband had the green chili chicken enchilada and it was good. We were excited to try a New Mexican restaurant and were disappointed.
(3)Karen H.
We visited Salt & Lime on a Sunday afternoon. Service was fast and efficient. We loved the quinoa and shrimp taco and green chili chicken enchiladas. The pineapple salsa was fabulous, as was the tres leches. Price was reasonable and overall the food was very fresh and delicious. We will definitely come back soon!
(5)John T.
Great find...we decided to try this fairly new arrival to the Mexican food market, and, glad we did. The restaurant decor is very nice, including a large bar. They also have a nice patio for outside dining. We were greeted at the door promptly and decided on outside dining with the evening being nice. Our waitress was prompt in taking our drink order and returned with chips and a great roasted salsa. We choose the Green Chili ENCHILADAS, which were excellent. Creamy and spicy with moist chicken. Our other selection was the gourmet tacos. Choosing the Baja fish taco, filled with a nicely battered white fish fillet, fresh cabbage, and wonderful sauce. The other was the carne asada taco. The meat was tender and moist, and very flavorful. They are served on either corn or flour tortilla, or, as a lettuce wrap. At $4.50 this was priced right. We ordered a side of Charro Beans, which could use some spice/heat. The prices were very good. The chips and salsa, first rate. The service was very good, too. We would definitely return to try more items on the menu...
(5)Chad V.
The service was friendly and nice. The place is incredibly loud. They have the music set where you are almost screaming to talk to people at your table. The food falls way short in terms of flavor. Everything needs some seasoning and the salsas they offer are less than satisfying. The ceviche tastes similar to a watered down Bloody Mary with seafood in it. They need to start over on the sauce on the chicken enchilada. We took one bite and that was the end of that! I know they are new, so hopefully it will get better. It just seems like they have a long way to go. I won't be returning for sometime, if ever.
(1)Karen F.
We visited on 1/29/15 for lunch. The location in a strip mall is never one of my favorites but I did like the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. Smaller than I thought it would be but glad it was. I am in a wheelchair due to a hip surgery gone awry so the hostess (?) pulled the chair away so I could roll up to the table. Good service, friendly staff. We started with the Mini Enchiladas...tasty but a tad spicy for me. Hubby said the more he ate, the more he liked them. Chips and Salsa...salsa was really good...has a little heat and very flavorful. Had 3 Carne Asada street tacos w/Street Corn and Mango Jicama slaw. Carne Asada could have used a tad more seasoning...tasted kind of bland but I put some Pineapple Salsa on it...better. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Street Corn...perfect if you add a dash of salt. I could make a meal of that. Jicama Slaw was a nice, light touch...had Flan for dessert...fantastic! The caramel sauce was divine...nice and thick not watery like some flan. House Margarita was very good...light and refreshing! If you're looking for Tex-Mex food this is not for you..this is much fresher, tastier and more authentic than everything smothered in cheese...will definitely go back to try their other offerings.
(4)Robert N.
I don't know if the two previous Yelpers went to the same establishment. I was excited a new restaurant was opening in the area because the current options are limited. The food was bland, portions we're light, and their "Complimentary chips" were nonexistent.I mean, isn't that the most basic thing you have at a "Mexican grill"? And to top it off their service is terrible. I left still hungry and agitated. Do yourself a favor and pass this place by, you're not missing anything.
(1)Erica D.
I would have given this place 3 stars but they don't advertise on their website or menu that you only get one complimentary basket of chips and one small dish of salsa. If you want more that'll be $2.00 each time they bring you more. This was pretty much the theme of the night. I ordered the fajitas which didn't come with any cheese or lettuce, so I ordered some on the side at a cost of $1.00 each for these little cups of it. The fajita entree was $15.00 to begin with so I seriously think they could give you some cheese and lettuce to put on your tortilla. They brought me 4 tortillas with the entree and when I asked for more our waitress brought 2 for another $1.00. It might just be me but $1.00 for two corn tortillas is a bit steep. Besides for the prices this place was pretty good. It was a bit noisy but clean and the food was good just not for the price. For 3 people the bill ended up being $65.00 with one appetizer, three entrees and no drinks since we all drank water.
(2)james c.
We liked our happy hour experience. I agree $5.50 for a happy hour margarita is high but I don't think it is extreme. The nachos at $8.25 seemed high, the tacos at $4.25 and $3.50 seemed fair. We liked it. Waitress was attentive. We will be back
(4)T L.
Why so stingy with the chips and salsa? If you don't ask for chips and salsa, they don't offer them Weird. Also, to the waitress who picked up my wine glass before I finished my wine...your tip was reduced. A good server will know not to do that. Also, the music is way too loud for a small restaurant.
(2)Dawn B.
I am giving this place 5 stars. The margaritas with a pomegranate floater was so delicious that I had to have another. I had the Mole tacos that are one of the best things I have ever tasted. The waitress was super helpful and friendly. I will be back for more. This place is tasty with a sexy ambiance. Love it!
(5)Melissa S.
Yummy! Highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican tacos, great salsa and shrimp burrito! Will be back!!!
(5)Suriah P.
Disappointing. I wonder If the owners are counting on the success they've had with Stone and Vine to carry them thy these other ventures. First, this place is much more crowded and doesn't offer a huge selection. I asked for assistance in deciding on an appetizer so the young girl waiting on us told me her favorite which was the Queso so I ordered it, then had the quesadilla for the main course. I felt like I'd overdosed on chips and cheese - really wish the waitress had steered me in another direction for the appetizer or at least given me a better idea of what it was as it was so similar to my main course. Both were average at best. My friend and I were talking as we continued to sip our beers but we were pretty much asked to leave to free up the table. Wouldn't have been so bad if we had been able to continue on to our planned next destination of the yogurt pace next door but we were further disappointed to find it's not there anymore. Apparently for some as of yet unknown reason they had to suddenly vacate and move elsewhere. I would not be surprised if another mediocre restaurant pops up in its place. This may be a case of too much too soon-itis.
(3)Barb S.
My family and I go out every weekend to a different restuarant. This is my first yelp review, but after our experience, I felt like it was finally time. My family and I came in on Saturday night, which was very busy. The restaurant is very clean and well managed. And the food was outstanding! We followed our server's recommendations and had the chicken enchiladas and the fajitas with a side of their street corn. Delicious! The staff is also very friendly. Our server, Deanna, was the best server we have ever had. She was personable and funny, very attentive, she knew the menu very well, and she was always one step ahead of us. I recommend coming into Salt and Lime for delicious food and excellent service. The only reason i gave this review 4 stars was because the music was too loud for that little restaurant. Otherwise, one of the best experiences my family has had going out.
(4)Laura M.
Went after it been open a couple weeks. They made a big deal about complimentary chips and salsa. Really? At a Mexican restaurant? The house salsa was bland and tasteless. We ordered the verde salsa that we had to pay for. Also bland. Next the tacos. We both had the Carne Asada. The meat was so tough you could hardly chew it. And the tortillas were gross. Not just soft but you could wring the oil out of them. As another reviewer said they tasted raw. YUCK! I'll go next door to Chipoltle next time.
(1)Linda M.
Have visited a couple of times and the food has really improved. On our latest visit we had the Pollo en Mole taco and it was simply amazing, the Barbacoa taco was fantastic. My husband had the Asada taco and said it would be one he would order again. We had the habanero salsa, it was very good had lots of kick just the way we like it. Salt and Lime will be a definite repeat.
(5)J B.
Came for lunch today, great service and food was very good. Al pastor and Barbacoa tacos are excellent. Snapper taco is average. Guacamole is good but too sweet for my taste as the put mandarin oranges in it, not really to my palate. Margarita- just ok nothing special. Didn't taste like it was just fresh squeezed lime and a bit watered down. Overall a good experience and will be back.
(4)Jessica D.
My roommate and I went here for our monthly roomie dinner, because I drive past it everyday for work. This is probably our favorite place we have gone to thus far, this year! The food was fantastic! Our server was PHENOMENAL! I do not even like tequila, and he recommended something to try and I even liked it! Being able to order tacos a la carte is such a great way to try all the different ones! Pork belly is my favorite! The atmosphere is really cool vibe as well! Get a bunch of friends together and check it out!
(4)Lexie W.
I'm picky about my Mexican food, being an AZ native. I have had a LOT of bad and some good. I've had fresh, fried, corn, flour, every bean you can think of, enchiladas that resembled chimichangas... Jk. :) that being said, their food is good! The staff is nice and easygoing, but attentive without being overbearing. I go here a lot and my favorites are fish tacos, bean anything, and tamales, tacos in general are great. Churros are delicious. A regular staple in going out. Also, cozy patio with misters and indoor/outdoor bar are nice options!!
(5)Charles D.
I wanted this place to be great, but it was just OK. We were seated at a table without napkins and utensils. Why?? sit us at an empty table especially when the server took five minutes to recognize us as customers. When we asked for silverware and napkins, she said 'Wait a SEC!!" Hey, we've been here five minutes before she came over. My wife ordered the Carne Asada and I had the Carnitas Burrito. The server asked if we wanted the Slaw; hey wait a minute, it comes with the entree; we also chose the RED SAUCE; BIG mistake. The sauce was poured over and was BITTER. I had to scrap all the red sauce to the side of my plate. My wife also agreed that it wasn't good. Looking at the menu now, I don't remember if my burrito had the guacamole and pico de gallo in it. The carnitas, itself, was moist and cooked just right. The Jicama Mango Slaw was very refreshing while eating the burrito. The next time we try this restaurant I'm going to try their tacos and margarita. It looks like the name of the restaurant lives up to its billing, I just wish the burritos would have been mucho better.
(3)Pepper T.
If your a fan of weak overly sweet margaritas, American/Mexi food that's bland, made with mostly very dry meats, in a very LOUD rubbing elbows bar and circus like atmosphere this is for YOU! We entered the small restaurant and were almost knocked out by the loud volume of 70s classics anthem songs. As we sat we were quickly served a basket of half crushed chips and a salsa that lacked typical salsa flavors. Since there was four of us we ordered a pitcher of margaritas. After one sip I found the margarita cloyingly sweet and almost liquor free. It was like sucking on hummingbird water. Someone was running around giving everyone tickets for a floatation giveaway in the bar. The number was called soon after and someone left with a nifty corona floatation raft. A table gets sat next to us and one person from our table really didn't have any space between them and the person from the next table. We all thought tacos would be a good appetizer since they were on special for happy hour. My husband's short rib taco was very dry and was bland. It lacked fresh herbs and chiles, it was very flat as well as the tacos the other people had at the table. I had the snapper taco. They did prepare the fish better than all the other meats but it also lacked flavors and the flavor it did have was mostly just strong vinegar from the pickled onions. It lacked fresh green onions, fresh cilantro and a pop of chiles would have been nice. It just tasted vinegary with really super sweet chunks of pineapple that seemed like sweetened canned pineapple. Out of the three appetizers, the drinks, and four dinners only my dinner was actually very good. But I got the kale and mango salad. My salad was prepared nicely, it was tasty and what really surprised me was that the salmon was cooked very nicely. I do note that this might have been the most expensive item on the menu and was a WHOPPING $18.75 for a salad. I know it's Scottsdale but that is higher pricing than what a salad cost on the strip in Las Vegas. I also note the salad did come in small and large and when I asked about the difference my interpretation was that the small looked like a four inch side salad and the large looked like about a foot. My husband had the carnitas that was very dry and undeveloped with flavor. One person at the table had the carne asada fajitas. They were very dry and that person told the waitress and she offered to make a new dish and latter took the fajitas off the bill. I thought our server was friendly and efficient. This is a mixed review but overall it averages to below average so that equals two stars to me.
(2)Mike S.
For a small taco joint, it doesn't get much better than Salt and Lime. Started off with some amazing, spicy chips/salsa, moved onto some guacamole, then ordered El Pastor, Carne Asada and Fish tacos... Everything was amazing and the service was great. A must!
(5)J S.
Bland food, zero seasoning... Wait staff average to poor, won't be going back in a hurry, plus side nice location and generally nice restaurant.
(2)Dave B.
For only being open a short time, this place is surprisingly well run. Awesome food, amazing service.. You guys just raised the bar for Scottsdale. Special thanks to Mixologist Michael and Danielle (aka Detroit Danielle)!
(4)Aileen B.
6/4/15 Cute bar (with lime lighting on the underside of the counter). Appreciated the purse hooks on the counter wall underneath, as well. Nice patio seating and bar placement. It's rare that I feel out of place dining at a restaurant; Although the clientele that day was a multi-generational mix, I felt that the restaurant is leaning towards a younger crowd with their young bartenders, servers, and manager-on-duty. I ordered a Skinny B margarita (made with house tequila- Sauza Reposada?- fresh lime juice, and agave syrup) and the chicken enchiladas, subbing flour tortillas for the corn tacos, for happy hour ($2 off specific cocktails, beer, and wine specials, as well as appetizer and taco specials). Complimentary chips and salsa fresca-- I was the first guest to ask for flour tortilla chips and try them here! The chips and salsa were good, and so was the margarita. I DID NOT care for the enchiladas at all; the green sauce (was that were all the spinach went?} was almost unpalatable. Don't know why I ate as much as I did- around half of the two rolls. Did not bother taking the rest home. I also tried the bread pudding, which came with strawberries and a sweetened tequila sauce. It wasn't anything special, but it was very warm and the sauce creamy, which is something I look for in a bread pudding. The dessert rang under $7 and was the largest serving I ordered at S&L. I ate about 1/6 of the serving and took the rest home. It's still sitting in the fridge, untouched. Probably should just toss it away, as it's been four days... Didn't feel well by the time I arrived home, and I went straight home and did not pass go. It's not the first time I had half of a cocktail/glass of wine after getting a massage, but I'm sure it had to do with the combo of tequila and everything I ate; Possibly the green enchiladas and/or the tequila components of both the margarita and bread pudding, who knows? Maybe I'll give Salt & Lime another go, but it won't be anytime soon.
(2)jessi s.
Food and drinks were great. Awesome happy hour prices. We split the tacos the shrimp and the fish tacos were the best. Our waiter was great. He spent time talking to us while We were on the Patio We will be back can't beat the tequila and tacos here
(5)J B.
Came for lunch today, great service and food was very good. Al pastor and Barbacoa tacos are excellent. Snapper taco is average. Guacamole is good but too sweet for my taste as the put mandarin oranges in it, not really to my palate. Margarita- just ok nothing special. Didn't taste like it was just fresh squeezed lime and a bit watered down. Overall a good experience and will be back.
(4)Jessica D.
My roommate and I went here for our monthly roomie dinner, because I drive past it everyday for work. This is probably our favorite place we have gone to thus far, this year! The food was fantastic! Our server was PHENOMENAL! I do not even like tequila, and he recommended something to try and I even liked it! Being able to order tacos a la carte is such a great way to try all the different ones! Pork belly is my favorite! The atmosphere is really cool vibe as well! Get a bunch of friends together and check it out!
(4)Lexie W.
I'm picky about my Mexican food, being an AZ native. I have had a LOT of bad and some good. I've had fresh, fried, corn, flour, every bean you can think of, enchiladas that resembled chimichangas... Jk. :) that being said, their food is good! The staff is nice and easygoing, but attentive without being overbearing. I go here a lot and my favorites are fish tacos, bean anything, and tamales, tacos in general are great. Churros are delicious. A regular staple in going out. Also, cozy patio with misters and indoor/outdoor bar are nice options!!
(5)Charles D.
I wanted this place to be great, but it was just OK. We were seated at a table without napkins and utensils. Why?? sit us at an empty table especially when the server took five minutes to recognize us as customers. When we asked for silverware and napkins, she said 'Wait a SEC!!" Hey, we've been here five minutes before she came over. My wife ordered the Carne Asada and I had the Carnitas Burrito. The server asked if we wanted the Slaw; hey wait a minute, it comes with the entree; we also chose the RED SAUCE; BIG mistake. The sauce was poured over and was BITTER. I had to scrap all the red sauce to the side of my plate. My wife also agreed that it wasn't good. Looking at the menu now, I don't remember if my burrito had the guacamole and pico de gallo in it. The carnitas, itself, was moist and cooked just right. The Jicama Mango Slaw was very refreshing while eating the burrito. The next time we try this restaurant I'm going to try their tacos and margarita. It looks like the name of the restaurant lives up to its billing, I just wish the burritos would have been mucho better.
(3)Jenna S.
I have been to Salt and Lime three times now and it's safe to say I will be back many more. Two of the times have been with my crazy toddler and everyone has been so great with her! They bring her drink and food quickly and help with anything she needs. The service has been excellent each time, everything comes out correctly and quickly. The food is awesome, and their happy hour specials are amazing! I have tried almost all their tacos and love the combinations! The braised short rib was my favorite, with The ahi tuna being a close second. I really enjoyed the pineapple salsa out of all of their salsa choices! So good, can't wait to go back!
(5)Aileen B.
6/4/15 Cute bar (with lime lighting on the underside of the counter). Appreciated the purse hooks on the counter wall underneath, as well. Nice patio seating and bar placement. It's rare that I feel out of place dining at a restaurant; Although the clientele that day was a multi-generational mix, I felt that the restaurant is leaning towards a younger crowd with their young bartenders, servers, and manager-on-duty. I ordered a Skinny B margarita (made with house tequila- Sauza Reposada?- fresh lime juice, and agave syrup) and the chicken enchiladas, subbing flour tortillas for the corn tacos, for happy hour ($2 off specific cocktails, beer, and wine specials, as well as appetizer and taco specials). Complimentary chips and salsa fresca-- I was the first guest to ask for flour tortilla chips and try them here! The chips and salsa were good, and so was the margarita. I DID NOT care for the enchiladas at all; the green sauce (was that were all the spinach went?} was almost unpalatable. Don't know why I ate as much as I did- around half of the two rolls. Did not bother taking the rest home. I also tried the bread pudding, which came with strawberries and a sweetened tequila sauce. It wasn't anything special, but it was very warm and the sauce creamy, which is something I look for in a bread pudding. The dessert rang under $7 and was the largest serving I ordered at S&L. I ate about 1/6 of the serving and took the rest home. It's still sitting in the fridge, untouched. Probably should just toss it away, as it's been four days... Didn't feel well by the time I arrived home, and I went straight home and did not pass go. It's not the first time I had half of a cocktail/glass of wine after getting a massage, but I'm sure it had to do with the combo of tequila and everything I ate; Possibly the green enchiladas and/or the tequila components of both the margarita and bread pudding, who knows? Maybe I'll give Salt & Lime another go, but it won't be anytime soon.
(2)Jt B.
Can not express how great the service here is. Top of the line food, I have been here many times, and the aura in the entire place is remarkable. The manager there, Matt, is always walking around greeting tables and food and drinks are to die for. Would absolutely recommend this place to any person. 5* in my books. This is my favorite restaurant in the desert!!!!!!!
(5)Thomas L.
Are you kidding me? Anything less than five stars is just your internal curmudgeon looking for attention. The food here rocks! Atmosphere is awesome. Seating outside was perfect. Not to loud. In from Chicago, grew up in Arizona and this food was phenomenal. We had a big group of ten, the food was fast and the staff was awesome! Margaritas the real thing. Try the barbacoa tacos and the pork belly tacos. The street tacos and corn on the cob... Killer! My teenage kids stated the baked churros are the best they ever had. The lemon tequila butter sauce for these is to die for! If you want the best food at a good value come try the Salt and Lime!
(5)Louie G.
Good food, good service, and good margaritas. outdoor seating is available. Must give this place a try.
(5)Pepper T.
If your a fan of weak overly sweet margaritas, American/Mexi food that's bland, made with mostly very dry meats, in a very LOUD rubbing elbows bar and circus like atmosphere this is for YOU! We entered the small restaurant and were almost knocked out by the loud volume of 70s classics anthem songs. As we sat we were quickly served a basket of half crushed chips and a salsa that lacked typical salsa flavors. Since there was four of us we ordered a pitcher of margaritas. After one sip I found the margarita cloyingly sweet and almost liquor free. It was like sucking on hummingbird water. Someone was running around giving everyone tickets for a floatation giveaway in the bar. The number was called soon after and someone left with a nifty corona floatation raft. A table gets sat next to us and one person from our table really didn't have any space between them and the person from the next table. We all thought tacos would be a good appetizer since they were on special for happy hour. My husband's short rib taco was very dry and was bland. It lacked fresh herbs and chiles, it was very flat as well as the tacos the other people had at the table. I had the snapper taco. They did prepare the fish better than all the other meats but it also lacked flavors and the flavor it did have was mostly just strong vinegar from the pickled onions. It lacked fresh green onions, fresh cilantro and a pop of chiles would have been nice. It just tasted vinegary with really super sweet chunks of pineapple that seemed like sweetened canned pineapple. Out of the three appetizers, the drinks, and four dinners only my dinner was actually very good. But I got the kale and mango salad. My salad was prepared nicely, it was tasty and what really surprised me was that the salmon was cooked very nicely. I do note that this might have been the most expensive item on the menu and was a WHOPPING $18.75 for a salad. I know it's Scottsdale but that is higher pricing than what a salad cost on the strip in Las Vegas. I also note the salad did come in small and large and when I asked about the difference my interpretation was that the small looked like a four inch side salad and the large looked like about a foot. My husband had the carnitas that was very dry and undeveloped with flavor. One person at the table had the carne asada fajitas. They were very dry and that person told the waitress and she offered to make a new dish and latter took the fajitas off the bill. I thought our server was friendly and efficient. This is a mixed review but overall it averages to below average so that equals two stars to me.
(2)jessi s.
Food and drinks were great. Awesome happy hour prices. We split the tacos the shrimp and the fish tacos were the best. Our waiter was great. He spent time talking to us while We were on the Patio We will be back can't beat the tequila and tacos here
(5)S O.
Love Salt and Lime. Food is amazing, atmosphere is fun, music is upbeat, great happy hour, and most of all service is fantastic. Bartenders Chrissy and jake are fabulous. Chrissy made us the best margaritas and provided us great food recs. Hands down best service in Scottsdale. Thank you guys always for delivering us such a good time.
(5)JP P.
This place is great! Mike the bartender and Shelly the server are fantastic. Best guacamole in Scottsdale. Music is cool and Margaritas are the best. Be sure to try the Barbacoa Tacos are amazing!
(5)Nicole B.
This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. My husband and I have been here several times for happy hour and even brought family a few times to share the experience. The first time we went for happy hour, our waitress was extremely happy and helpful. When we asked about the drinks, she offered her favorites and discussed the different liquor "floats" we could add. I opted for the shop special which is the house margarita on the rocks. My husband went with the casarita which is the house margarita but frozen. We both tried blackberry as a float but my favorite is the prickly pear. Since then, these have pretty much our go to drinks. As for appetizers, we have tried the guacamole, the chili relleno with shrimp, the nachos, and the quesadilla. The chili relleno is definitely our favorite as we've ordered it several times. For entrees, I love the tacos. They have a wide variety and two are plenty (especially after some appetizers). My favorite tacos are the pork belly and the barbacoa. My husband has tried their green chili chicken enchiladas and their carne asada burrito. The burrito was delicious and he's ordered it a few times. But really, the tacos are the main attraction for us. For dessert, we've tried their churros once and my husband liked them, but I wasn't that keen on them. Every time we've been the service has been quick and friendly. This is our go-to Mexican restaurant and I'd highly recommend stopping by and checking them out!
(4)Ken F.
Cool little Mexican spot right in a center with other nice bars and restaurants. Nice and cozy good drink specials and food and they have happy hour throughout the week.
(4)Jimmy G.
I'm not a fan of these trendy "gastro-pub" places. A little to "hipster" for my blood. Anyway.... We went in for a quick bite and that's pretty much what we got. We both ordered the "street tacos". I love that term. "Street tacos". Especially when served at a trendy gourmet type "gastro pub". It's the best oxymoron of modern cuisine. We also ordered the small quac and chips with salsa. The garden salsa is really bland and the "hot" variation isn't much hotter. The salsa verde was the best. Especially on those gourmet street tacos. I had the carnita, beef, and chicken tacos. Of the three, the pork was the best. The beef a little bland, and the chicken dried out and stringy. The guacamole was the furthest thing from traditional guacamole I've ever had. Oranges slices? Weird. Can't say I was a fan. Anyway. Two appetizer orders of street tacos, chips and quac, an iced tea and a coke = $30 bucks and still hungry. Not sure if I'll go back. I get the "gastro pub" business model. I just don't drink enough to appreciate it much anymore. If I did still drink like I used to, I would have found the food unquestionably delicious.
(3)Ali S.
Had a great time tonight at Salt & Lime. Food was so good and the service was amazing. Joe was our server and was such a sweetheart! We brought our two little girls in with us. Our 1.5 year old wanted her own margarita, so Joe surprised her with a margarita glass full of lemonade. Love when people make your kids feel welcome too! We had guacamole, queso, salmon con tamale, carne asada fajitas and the kids chicken quesadilla. Everything was awesome. Definitely our New Mexican spot!
(5)Thomas K.
I now can no longer eat guacamole without orange slices mixed in it! Oh wait no.... that's not true but that is how Salt and Lime serves it. The queso fundido was a complete disaster. It came out bright yellow and looked and tasted like nacho cheese from a gas station. If anything it was a fondue not a fundido. The service was the best part of the meal. Everyone was very friendly and we got fast service. I felt like we were well attended for. The burrito I didn't care for but my 8 year old liked it. The shrimp and carne asada fajitas saved the meal. They were very good. The vegetables tasted very fresh and the flour tortillas were excellent. The street corn side was also tasty. All in all I wanted to give this place 2.5 stars but it wouldn't let me. It probably deserved 2 given the price but I couldn't bring myself to do i it.
(3)Kathy D.
Great tacos and queso fundido. Margaritas were awesome. Service is very good.
(4)Jacque R.
Good BUT not great. I will give them an A for effort because if they could enhance the flavor the rest of the experience was great. Ambience - Nice Staff - Great and on top of refills Chips - Perfection Salsa - tomato paste ... Lacks flavor Guacamole - Okay Carne Asada taco - Not great ... Considering this is a Mexican restaurant. Shrimp taco - Good Again, everything about the place was great EXCEPT for the food. {Sorry ...}
(2)Alicia M.
This place has the BEST salsa and chips. They come out fresh and you can almost eat two bowls before you get dinner because it's so good. My best friend and I ordered the Mexican salad with chicken. It was huge with small pieces of delicious avacodo on top. I highly recommend !
(5)Georgie M.
This is a nice new watering hole for the area, which serves some Mexican inspired pub grub. We came for Happy Hour around 5 on a Saturday afternoon. Granted, it was probably unfair of us to come here after last week's foodie extravagance at Gallo Bianco in Phoenix. But we found the food good and the drinks cold, always a plus. The atmosphere is a cross between a sports bar and a Mexican beach cantina. They have a large bar area which extends out onto the sidewalk. You can sit on bar stools outside, on a ceramic window area and still see the game on their two HDTVs inside. Salt and Lime is a bar where Dos Equis Lager, Corona Light or Modelo Dark are on tap for $4.00 and come in a pint glass, while their small wine list was $7 a glass. Salt & Lime doesn't carry or serve Sangria. They also had several margaritas on the menu starting at $6 and going up from there. The food was good and what you would expect. We started with Guacamole for $5.50 (photo) and shared an order of Nachos ($8.50). The guacamole had some mango through it, which made it interesting; while the nachos were drizzled with several different types of cheeses. Not bad for bar food. Since these appetizers were filling, we ordered some Empanadas ($5.25) and a couple of Tacos for $3.25 each. The empanadas came with shredded chicken(photo) but were overly doughy and had a flour after-taste. The Carne Asada tacos were good, but admittedly we were spoiled from last week's adventure at Gallo. The bill came to $42.75 plus taxes and gratuities, so expect to pay $27 each unless you're very thirsty. LOL. We found Salt & Lime Three Stars, A-Okay
(3)Donna R.
My new obsession! I'm from southern NM and I'm picky about Mexican food. This place is for you if you like imaginative,quality food in a relaxed atmosphere. Margaritas are made from freshly squeezed lime juice. Fresh ingredients in the food make me want to go back again and again. Try their tamale! It's not your grandmother's version, but a fresh, flavorful taste of heaven. Add the mango slaw on top. Carne asada is yummy too.
(5)Katie E.
We were actually heading next door for dinner, when I saw this restaurant. It looked like a cute place (people sitting on the patio and flat screens all over), and I was craving some chips and salsa so we decided to check it out. They brought us a basket of chips with a small bowl of their fresh salsa. I ordered the triple salsa so I could try three more (pico, habanero, and tomatillo) for $5. The pico was okay, tomatillo was a little sweet, but the habanero was AMAZING (super spicy with a great flavor!). I had the skinny margarita (really good), ordered the nachos for dinner, and my boyfriend ordered quesadillas. My nachos were amazing! Although every chip was covered with toppings, they did not get soggy throughout dinner. The chips served with the salsa were fresh and crispy, and I used them to eat some of the additional toppings that were falling off the nachos. My boyfriend also ate the nachos with me (we didn't even finish them!) and only ate 1 piece of his quesadilla (there were 4). He said the quesadilla was alright, but we both agreed the nachos were awesome! The best thing about this restaurant was the service, though. Our waiter was very friendly and ensured we always had what we needed. Overall, this is a great spot and I'm glad we ended up stumbling into it on a Sunday night for dinner :)
(4)Adam K.
This is by far the best Mexican food I have ever had in Scottsdale. I live in Tucson and I drive here once a month just for the food. The manager Matt Came over to our table several times and made sure my friends and I had a great time. Unreal! I can't wait to drive back next month!
(5)Marianne H.
We ordered the mini-chimichangas as an appetizer, the Mexican corn side, and an assortment of tacos for dinner. All our food was tasty, and the prices were reasonable. The clientele was a little older (at least on the weeknight we were out), which can probably be attributed to the North Scottsdale location. Cool place for Scottsdale, but there are plenty of authentic Mexican restaurants in Central Phoenix that I prefer.
(3)Jordan O.
I actually come here frequently. I love this place and the staff is excellent. You really get that authentic feel and would definitely recommend to anybody that wants to have a nice lunch or dinner.
(5)Nick A.
This place is a must try! Awesome atmosphere! Our server Case was excellent; came around just enough. Gave great recommendations. The decor is just right trendy but not over the top. Great patio with open bar nice for watching basketball. The food was delicious~ highly recommend!
(5)Arthur R.
We have eaten at salt and lime on numerous occasions, once a week or more. Their taco's are to die for from fish to barbacoa. Empanadas are excellent...margaritas not too shabby either. Very friendly staff along with excellent food leads to a wonderful dining experience.
(5)Ron B.
Great neighborhood cantina. I have been three times now and tried something new every time. I just had the green chili chicken enchiladas and they were truly amazing. The tacos are filled with flavor, and the chips and salsa are fresh and top notch which is my primary indicator for Mexican food. The only place that they fall slightly short is average margaritas. There is a great patio, comfortable dining area and a very inviting bar area. All in all, I recommend a try if you're in the area.
(4)Mike S.
For a small taco joint, it doesn't get much better than Salt and Lime. Started off with some amazing, spicy chips/salsa, moved onto some guacamole, then ordered El Pastor, Carne Asada and Fish tacos... Everything was amazing and the service was great. A must!
(5)J S.
Bland food, zero seasoning... Wait staff average to poor, won't be going back in a hurry, plus side nice location and generally nice restaurant.
(2)Dave B.
For only being open a short time, this place is surprisingly well run. Awesome food, amazing service.. You guys just raised the bar for Scottsdale. Special thanks to Mixologist Michael and Danielle (aka Detroit Danielle)!
(4)Dasha D.
One of my favorite spots. The mango tango margarita is the bomb! I usually sit at the bar because Joe gives the best service. The short rib taco is also amazing. Definitely try this place.
(5)Honest Reviewer A.
Salt & Lime has fabulous tacos & guacamole! Their beef barbecoa taco comes with a choice of corn tortilla or flour. I recommend corn as I have tried it with both. It is chili braised short ribs that melt in your mouth topped with Oaxaca cheese and pico de gallo. This was a huge hit! Their chips and salsa that come to the table complimentary are also always warm, crispy and fresh. I have enjoyed myself the three times I have visited Salt & Lime and plan to come back this summer! I also enjoyed them sending out coupons to the nearby neighborhoods which allowed me to try them for the first time! Good thinking, S & L!
(5)Melissa K.
The service was efficient, the restaurant was well-designed and clean, and the food was fresh and tasty. The pollo asado burrito was very tasty, especially the melted crema and Oaxaca cheese! The guac was decent, nothing special, but good. The salsa was fantastic, perfect blend of spices and not too chunky. I would come here again
(4)Lisa L.
After 9 years at another, this is now our new favorite Mexican place! We've went twice in two days and both times it was exceptionally good--with excellent service. This wonderful restaurant specializes in modern Mexican food. Don't expect the re-fried-beans-and-greasy-melted-cheddar type Mexican food of traditional Mexican restaurants. If you are craving something freshly made, with quality ingredients, prepared in an elevated way---go here. You won't regret it! The fajitas are fabulous---richly caramelized onions and finely julienned vegetables sizzled to that perfect, deeply tasteful point--done better than anywhere I've ever had before. They have a ton of flavor! Well-portioned, too. I loved every bite, but took half home (we also had chips and guac as an appetizer). I also tried the Kale Salad. It was so delicious!!! It was refreshing to get a good, clean tasting salad with fresh ingredients and nice textures at a Mexican restaurant, where salads are notoriously boring, use head lettuce, pink tomatoes and are loaded with gooey everything. This salad was a wonderful change-- fresh, light, flavorful and satisfying---truly yummy. The guacamole is outstanding. So fresh---so delicious! The salsas are also very good. The Chili Arbol was our favorite---but the traditional salsa is also good. One last thing that really sung was the Street Corn. Ohhhh.... soooo delicious! You just gotta try it. Fabulously indulgent. The manager, Daniel, came by to check in on us and the wait staff were excellent during both visits. (Gigi and Molly) The right amount of friendly and attentive. I could tell that everyone there was proud of where they worked and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. At first, we hesitated coming as the reviews we read after it first opened were mixed. At one point (my fault), I thought this was going to be like the "Modern Margarita," (another restaurant in the area that is essentially a night-club-posing-as-a-restaurant). I was totally wrong. Wish I hadn't waited so long to give it a try! The atmosphere was just right for us. We are a couple in our early 40s-- we love high quality food and service, but we don't like stuffy, pretentious restaurants. The area was previously loaded with the former. Thank goodness places like Salt & Lime are starting to come to this area---realizing that you can have a beautiful restaurant that can pull off a modern rustic feel and make you feel comfortable and happy while having a great meal! I love a place where you can wear jeans, but get top notch service and dining. For a ton of reasons, we'll be back many times. I'm already craving the guac, fajitas, and that kale salad again.... decisions....
(5)Davena D.
What a great fresh mex restaurant. This weekend they are having happy hour drinks and food all weekend long. I can't complain, food is not bland and not to spicy but just right, actually awesome and the service was outstanding. Our server Kristy, was prompt. I never had to think twice about when my next cocktail was arriving. She was courteous and kind, as well as asking me what i needed before I could tell her. The entire staff, from hostess at the front door to the bussers were awesome as well as the service and attention we had from the owner. The ambience is an upscale casual vibe with 5 flat screen Tv's showing any sport of your choice. They have a variety of drinks to choose from, including margaritta drinks from frozen to iced. Great family place, date nite, to social gatherings. I can't wait to go back. Price is very fair and well worth it. Davena
(5)Denise L.
Made an impromptu reservation for 10 of my colleagues - they accommodated without blinking an eye. Everyone who was in attendance has raved about the food/service - as a newly transplanted person from WA state - glad I found a good "go to" for my leadership team. We will be back! Thank you!!
(5)Dana K.
1st time here and came for lunch! Great looking decor, very comfortable. Terrific and attentive staff that really knows what their food tastes like so that they can answer questions. The chips were not greasy and salsa amazing (on the sweeter side which I like). I had the Chili Relleno filled with carnitas. The meat was spectacular as was the rest of it. Came with red and green sauce. Beautiful presentation. Can't wait to come back and have Carnitas for dinner. Also had the Chicken Tanga taco. The meat was tender and flavorful. Only had one and did not need more for a lunch (taco was totally filled)! We will definately be back! If we didn't have dinner plans, we would be here tonight!! GREAT to finally have wonderful Mexican fare in the area!
(5)George J.
Fresh foods, excellent informative wait staff. Excellent value with excellent foods and a great atmosphere.
(5)Lisa C.
Salt & Lime makes me happy for so many reasons.... Guacamole - delicious, fresh, big portion, about half the price of guac elsewhere. Queso - we had the chorizo version once and it was very good but we have had the plain cheese the last three times and it is really delicious. Quesadilla - tried it without the chicken, portion is huge and stuffed with cheese, not too greasy...just enough to make it indulgent. Nachos - we have had them a few times (minus chicken) and they really do a nice job here. The chips are freshly made and they load them up with cheese, pico, sour cream, black beans, corn, and an avocado cream topping. I feel like driving back for more nachos after typing this they're so good. Salsa - if you like salsa, do yourself a favor and get the 3 for $5. Tomatillo salsa is better than you think it's going to be, it's thick and rich and tangy...not the pale green watery stuff you get at other places. Pineapple - get it. Habanero - to get such a great smoky flavor with that amount of heat is not easy, this place gets it right. Chili de Arbol - I was bold on our first trip and said "no place really serves very hot salsa" (as it is listed on their menu), I was wrong. Tacos - Beef Barbacoa taco is the best of the bunch as far as I'm concerned. Carne Asada was good. Pollo Mole - my husband still talks about this one, he loved it. Short Rib Barbacoa - we got this for the first time a few nights ago as take out...when I opened the container it was like some wonderful grandma was in the kitchen all day making a delicious Sunday dinner for us to enjoy. It was a gigantic serving, fork tender, seasoned beautifully with potato and carrot in a brothy gravy. All this and the prices are outstanding. Parking can be tough in this busy mall but there is parking in the back.
(5)Christopher R.
Went on a Saturday night, were seated immediately. It was pretty busy, there were never more than 2-3 tables empty. The atmosphere: Modern, industrial weathered decor, but the right touch of rustic. Definitely going against the traditional mexi-rest decor. Think of a mexican restaurant you might stumble upon in Fallout: New Vegas or Mad Max. The pinatas and sombreros have been stripped away, all that's left is weathered metal, dark wood, and muted colors, modest lighting (which is the perfect accompaniment) and great food. The restaurant does face west and they have an ample patio to enjoy views of the mountains and sunsets. The service: Attentive, friendly, not too talkative and prompt. Michelle was our server near the bar and she efficiently took our orders, answered everything we asked. When the food came out I was impressed that it was brought by 3 different people to make sure we were served efficiently. Nice touch. The menu: Very creative. Not over the top, plenty of standards but you can tell the kitchen took the time to consider and put their personal touch on each and every dish. Since it was happy hour, we stuck mainly to the appetizers menu, but that was not a compromise. More on food below. The humble chicken quesadilla came with a delicious spicy avocado crema. The drinks: My only suggestions lie with the cocktails and the wines. If they hired a mixology consultant or bartender as good as the chef, that would do it. (I am available with a little notice.) The drinks menu was adequate, but 4 reds and 4 whites (who's ordering all this red in a mexican restaurant?) and about 8 beers and 7-8 cocktails (4 of which sounded identical) was stingy at best. Then there were like 30 tequilas. OK, a little help here? That said, my date's casa-rita was excellent and one was enough for her. The wine pours were generous, at least 8-10 oz, which is good for the $6-10 glass prices. The food: The food was excellent. Definitely the best for at least 15 miles, from the chips and salsa to the ceviche, to the jalapeños rellenos which i loved. Probably the only place I've had better neo-Mex was in New York city. The presentation was creative, colorful, well garnished and arranged. Everything came out sizzling and the server was very attentive, visiting us at twice during our appetizer course. Clearing was efficient as well, and I really like the team approach of this wait staff vs. having to scan for your one server all evening. I will definitely be back to try the crispy fried carnitas and the full relleno. I loved that the jalapeños rellenos were not fried, just stuffed and broiled. Frying is great, but it's nice to have an un-fried option once in a while. The prices: The prices were excellent for what you get, notably the specials. Portions were very generous, so if something looked expensive, it is probably enough for 2 people.
(5)Chriso S.
Great food and drinks. Julie is a great bartender! Try one of the tacos, they're all worth a try.
(5)Diego S.
Why is it only cows get two stomachs...what was god thinking? I could have used another one last night after taking down those first two chicken tacos, but being the conservative diner I am, I stopped at five so my fellow diners wouldn't think I'm a hog. I'm glad I did too. A fine selection of Mexican beer and a pretty waitress managed to do their handiwork after the dozen or so pints just sort of snuck-up on me. That's when I started ordering tacos like judgment day was near. It was about this time I started thinking how handy it'd be to have two stomachs; the first to process the beer and the other for tacos n' shit. Jesus, I would have cleaned 'm out of tacos last night. The chicken is charred black and tastier than all hell. The corn tortillas were above average with a slight sweetness. The salsa was weird, but fuck it, the tacos were tasty enough on their own. Anyhow, fuel eating doesn't play here. It's either sport or feelings, pick one. I did both but I'm paying for it today, farting all nine musical scales. If my sphincter was a bit tighter, I could probably hit high C.
(4)Lisa P.
A friend and I met here for lunch yesterday bc it was the half way point from both of our jobs. The chips and salsa was amazing. She ordered a vegetarian bowl and I ordered a chicken bowl. It looked yummy when it arrived bc it was covered in guacamole and pico. When I started mixing it around something didn't look right, sure enough I pulled RAW chicken out of it! I have a sensitive stomach as it is so thank God I stopped myself from eating it! I set the raw pieces on the side of my plate hoping our waiter would come by and see it. He never came back by to ask how we were doing so I finally handed it to the bus boy who took it away. Our waiter finally shower up with our check which showed he had removed my plate from the bill but didn't say a word! No thank you or I'm sorry! Very disappointed and will never be back.
(1)Phil C.
Visited during that shoulder time of the day between lunch and happy hour. Seated outside on a wonderful sunny day. Immediately given chips and salsa. Nice thick, rich salsa and not pico de gallo like some restaurants serve. Ordered a carne asada burrito enchilada style. Very tasty and huge. Great layering of flavors. Black beans were just how I would make them, so it's a winner too. So why only four stars? The food could have been warmer when served. I'd come back
(4)A.M. S.
I was pleasantly surprised that the prices are really reasonable. The food was really delicious! We had street tacos and a chicken salad....both were fresh, really great chicken, and the chips and salsa were good too. Loved it!
(4)P R.
Worst dinning experience i have ever had in Scottsdale. The food was cold and we had to wait over 45 minutes for out entrées. Poor service.
(1)Jason F.
Horrible. I was here with my kids a month and a half ago. Had extra baskets of chips, no charge. Meat was cooked to perfection when I ordered und fajitas. Kid's good was good. Tonight, not so much. Charged for everything extra without warning. Cheese, chips, salsa. Meat very over cooked. Hardly any meat whatsoever. So, meat should not be crunchy. Staff should've explained that they charge for everything. I tried calling them for over an hour to get hours and it was a constant busy signal. I mentioned it to them and they acted like it was no big deal. My wife wants to try it and I am going to tell her never again. She would not be impressed at all. My recommendation is to go to another Mexican restaurant that has much better food. Taco Bell for instance. Jalapeno Inferno would be ten times better. Maybe even Blanco. If you want to try this place, wait till they close and something else opens in its place.
(1)Chris B.
Love this place. Great tacos, free chips and salsa, margaritas on tap. The staff is always friendly. Good tequila selection. Perfect place too catch a game with a little bit of an island feel in the desert.
(5)Brad G.
$7 chicken bowl, gauc with black beans. Chipotle is good and convenient, but this bowl was much tastier, and actually cheaper.
(5)John E.
If you're hankering for dessert... Don't pass up the churros. Super fresh. Delicious!
(4)Andrea V.
The service was exceptional & very efficient. My 6 year old was served quickly and the guacamole was very good, and burritos were great as well. I'd recommend splitting the burritos though, because the portions are quite large.
(4)Kim W.
My family and I have been here several times and each time we are so pleased. Their shrimp fajitas and guacamole are amazing!!! I personally think everyone would come back multiple times, just as we have because their food is amazing!!!
(5)Christine R.
I understand this is a "modern" Mexican restaurant but... I don't believe it's Mexican at all! I'm Mexican... There is nothing Mexican about melting cheddar yellow cheese with sausage and calling it queso fundido with chorizo! Wow not to mention ceviche means cooked by means of acid so using lime to cook fish usually means ceviche!!! No one in Mexico puts tomato sauce in ceviche this is not modern! This place pretty much butchered Mexican culture! I'm not even gonna make a big deal about the manager's outfit! Peace
(1)Mel G.
This is the third time I've visited this restaurant for lunch and this is the first time I've been disappointed. Your new menu is fine, but now you have to pay extra to experience the chips and salsa. The waitress will bring you a flavorless version salsa that resembles ketchup with spices, but it doesn't compare to the pineapple salsa, or verde salsa you now have to pay for. This is not good customer service. Having to pay extra for your good salsa seems cheap. Just take it off the menu if you're not going to allow people to try it. As for the food: Burritos are tasty, Relleno is okay, the beef, shrimp and pork tacos are yummy. I tried the Baja taco today ... Icky! It resembled battered frozen fish from a grocery store. It's far from Baja! The service has been good and the beer is cold, chips are crunchy and hot, but again, don't get your hopes up on the salsa. If you want good, free salsa, go to Blue Adobe Grill on Frank Lloyd Wright. It's delicious and complimentary.
(2)Michael S.
Tried this place shortly after it opened. It's in a fun location and atmosphere. We had a great server and the food really was quite good. Serving tacos on the little holders is a great idea, keeps the mess down. Nothing exactly bad to say, just a bit steep on the pricing for what you get. It's a good place to check out, but nothing really 'popped' for me--the "modern Mexican cantina' theme is nice, but not fresh.
(3)Han T.
I got a coupon in my mail box so I tried out this place, they have amazing pork belly tacos and really good fajitas
(5)Albert H.
Excellent habanero salsa. I've only experienced S&L for bar food and drinks. Service was very polite. Nice clean place.
(4)Rachel H.
Salt & Lime is a cute place with surprisingly good food! I love that they give free chips and salsa and their salsa happens to be amazing. I had the regular margarita which was good though a bit too sweet for my taste. As an entree I had the chicken fajitas. These are super good and they provide free guacamole. The guacamole has mandarin oranges in it which is a little strange! Will definitely be returning!
(4)Caitlyn G.
I am giving Salt & Lime 3 stars because of the service. It was great. Our server was incredibly attentive and offered some great suggestions for our meals. That being said, the remainder of our dining experience was significantly less impressive. We received no free chips and salsa - not a huge deal but I thought it worth mentioning. The food both looks and sounds impressive but it was incredibly bland. I got the tamales and honestly, I have purchased more flavorful tamales from a gentleman selling them in the parking lot at Fry's. Salt & Lime's tamales were also not very filling - I was hungry about an hour later. My boyfriend got the crispy pork which was not crispy or seasoned in any way prior to cooking. The street corn, however, was excellent and by far the best side dish that they had. All in all, at $15-$17 a plate, it was not worth it if you are looking for flavorful Mexican food. We more than likely will not be back, particularly with so many other, better options in the area.
(3)Marguerite A.
Went for lunch three weeks after the restaurant opened. Was very impressed with the service. Very attentive staff, food came out quickly, everything was good. For drinks had the skinny b (cucumber and basil something or other) and the house margarita. Both were good, but the margarita was better. I could see the bar has a good selection of tequila. They should add a tequila flight tasting to the menu to showcase them. Had the pineapple salsa and the habanero salsa with my complimentary chips and salsa. LOVED the habanero. Great flavor and heat. Liked the pineapple, but not as much as the habanero. Also had the mole and ahi tacos. Really enjoyed the mole tacos. The ahi ones came in a lettuce wrap but I wish I had gotten a tortilla instead. The lettuce had a hard time holding all of the wonderful filling which was a shame because the ahi was perfect and the toppings were really well conceived. I'd compare it most closely to z tejas, but with the added bonus of being local. Also, more uniqueness and variety. I'll definitely go back.
(4)Steve A.
I had the green chicken enchaladas.. my friend had the ahi tacos... I was very disappointed... Luke warm.. I think the tortillas weren't cooked.. green chili sauce tasted more like very green avocado dip... big price tag of $14 bucks... I should have sent it back...Ahi tacos were ok... but she didn't get any lime or sauce to go with them.. service ok... we wont be back
(2)Tim A.
I went with three friends and we were all very pleased with our food. Excellent chips, the chicken fajitas were outstanding, chicken enchiladas were very good. All of us would come again! Service was great!
(5)Sharron G.
First visit. Went with a girlfriend. Everything looked great on the menu. Nothing looked boring and "plain old mexican" at all. Their house salsa is SUPER yummo. Definitely homemade. Lots of fresh ingredients. Serving sizes were too big, especially for lunch. It looks like they have the same menu for lunch and dinner (although I didn't ask). 3 enchiladas are too many at lunch time, because those chips are filling! So we split an order of the green chili enchiladas and (she had 2) I got a carne asada taco. It was all delicious. Everything was fresh and yummy. The food split was perfect, although I still ate too many chips. But that salsa was verry good! Great attentive staff. Good food. We will be back!
(4)Anna Y.
Nice atmosphere. We had a party of 8 with two small kids, and though the place is small, there was enough noise so that the kids were not a distraction to the other patrons (not noisy in a bad way - just lots of conversation and normal bustle). Casual place, friendly waitstaff. The food was good, very fresh, not too heavy. I don't like extremely spicy food and this was the right combination of flavor and spice for me.
(4)Sean T.
Excellent food and good service. I've tried almost half the menu now and have not been disappointed yet.
(4)Marie G.
So excited to try this Mexican Grill. Has a very inviting exterior and the patio is comfortable and relaxed. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with selections. I wish I could rate it higher, however the food was just ok. We ordered the nachos and probably would not try these again. They were covered with a queso cheese dip and not much else. We would go back, but next time we will try something else and maybe I can rate it higher.
(3)Jenn M.
This place used to be so good. They discontinued their hot salsa. They discontinued their great recipes. The waitress told us that it is because they are trying to accommodate all allergies and all sensitivities of people. Give me a break, you go out to eat to eat good food. My son has every allergy known to man and we figure out things that work on menus. We do not expect menus to accommodate everyone. It should be about good food and then everyone will come.
(1)Ken D.
Nice secluded place servers are really friendly. Food is pretty good too. Stop by if you gat a chance. Ask for Gigi she is great.
(4)Gerald K.
This place started out gang-busters, but since opening the quality of the food has gone downhill and the drinks are weak enough to serve to a newborn. They have also started nickel and diming with a charge now for refills on chips and salsa. Too bad, we were going there on a weekly basis and now we will probably skip it.
(2)Stephanie M.
Food was mediocre at best. Service was absolutely terrible. It took almost 15 minutes to get a drink. Chips and salsa weren't offered until we were almost through our meal. Cross this one off the list.
(1)Jeff C.
We LOVE Stone and Vine and frequent it almost every week, which is why when the owners opened this restaurant , we were excited to give it a try. We have tried it three times. All three times the service was subpar. It was a like committing a crime to get chips and salsa. When we got them, we were pleased but only to find out tue extra salsa cost extra. We are ok with that but it is courteous to let the table know We stopped ordering Margaritas the first night we stopped in. Just could not get them right. After the third try with no improvement on overall service and difficulty in getting chips and salsa, we have given up. We will stick with Stone and Vine.
(1)R F.
Good solid Mexican food, at a decent price. As the name implies, it may not be traditional but they put a nice modern twist on some classics. The pork belly taco is very good, although I wish the meat was cut thicker. Chicken mole taco, one of the best I've had...ended up ordering another one. Now the Taco al pastor...stay away! Much too sweet. The tacos are not your typical street tacos, they are much larger. The chips were fresh, and above average. I enjoyed the house salsa but if you want to add some kick get the habanero salsa. House margaritas weren't overly sweet, and the servers were attentive. We will be back.
(4)Greg C.
Cool spot. The razzmatazz margarita is a must try plus great taco specials for happy hour. 4 stars because sometimes the drinks take a while to get to your table. Not a deal breaker though. Love this place
(4)Fleming T.
The barbacoamobile basically has 2 gears - OK, and OMFG. The barbacoa here falls into the former category. Decent, but nothing in particular to set it apart. The pork belly taco was similarly flat, although the ingredients were clearly fresh. Nothing in terms of quantity or quality to justify the $5 per taco. I've had way better tacos for half the price, way better burritos for a dollar more. Salsas get higher marks, if somewhat hit or miss. Tomatillo is a personal favorite of mine, and this place nails it. Perfect consistency, only slightly sweet. Salsa fresca is great as well. Big miss on the chile de arbol, their hottest. Decently hot, not particularly flavorful, the consistency of steak sauce. Friendly service at the bar.
(2)Ryan G.
Went in to check out Happy Hour as well as the new digs. Small bar and restaurant. Give it 2 because a happy hour margarita was $5.50.. I would think a batch margarita out of a coke keg would be less. The margarita itself was terrible. Tasted like the bottom of a sour mix, not refreshing at all. Bartender salted the rim like a Chicago driveway in a deep freeze, yuck. The beer price for happy hour was $4 which is a much better option than the margarita. Still for happy hour the prices were high. Location is also a tough spot. The bartender was nice and social, doubt I'd give this place another shot.
(2)Craig F.
try to call them.. I dare you
(1)Josh B.
This place is awesome. Came here on it's first day and, although it needs a few minor changes, it is my new favorite Mexican place! We are friends with the owners, and eat at their other restaurant, Stone and Vine, frequently. I recommend getting the pineapple salsa, which was out favorite one. DEFINITELY will return to enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere.
(5)J C.
Good ambiance , food is very trendy and not traditional mex by any stretch . Service was good and friendly but after eating here twice I would rate the foods 1 service and friendliness a solid 4. The reason I rate this a two is based only off good, not service
(2)Bill D.
I have taken my family to this new restaurant twice. Oddly, dining options for Mexican food in this area are rather light. There is a Chipotle by the hospital (block away) and the more traditional Ajo Al's and Miguels about half a mile away. Those two restaurants are OK, but serve a traditional 'American' mexican food style dish - which, just seems old and tired. We ate here with two adults and two kids. The restaurant is nicely decorated and comfortable, if not a little crowded. There is a very fun looking bar area and patio (but we sat in the dining area). We saw many people having cocktails and wine at the bar, which is not normally what you would see at a Mexican place, but, it tells you right off the bat that this is not traditional mexican where you either get a margarita or beer. I am melding my two experiences together to give you a better sense. We tried: Casarita - their house slushy margarita, which comes from a machine and tastes great. I had a floater of "prickly pear" liquor in it. I had two, and got my buzz on well. After I had two the waiter mentioned its a limit of 4 because they have a lot of booze in there. Shop Special - this is a regular margarita on the rocks. Seemed good, not sour or tart. Watermelon Fresca - they make this with booze, or without (I had the booze one). Holy cow this is a strong drink. Its water based, with chunks of watermelon - NOT a sweet candy drink. more like infused water. Interesting..... and strong..... and happy hour prices :-). I have never had a cocktail like this.... it felt... healthy in a way. The food has some goods, and some medicare's. Chips and salsa is different - they tell you the first salsa is free. One night we tried the medium pineapple salsa. The salsa is not like the kind you get from the store. It looks hand chopped, and is not full of liquid. My kids loved this, but it seemed as mild as mild could be on the heat index. The second time we were there, we tried the Tomatillo, which is supposed to be Hot, but to me was medium. You have had hotter salsa, trust me. I am not sure if you can tell them to kick it up a bit. We went through two things of chips, and the one salsa lasted, but it doesn't feel the same without that endless bowl of tomato salsa - I guess I am a purest on that. The menu is arranged almost like a mexican eatery - there are some full meals, but most feels like a la cart that you are building into a meal. For instance, my wife and I each had two tacos that ranged in price from $4-6 each, and a side of beans $2.50 and a side of cilantro rice $3. The total price of the meal was about the same as you would expect if it was all put together for you. The taco's are quite large and stuffed, and pretty creative. We had (over two visits): A baja taco (not sure if this is the name) - it has a MASSIVE chunk of beer battered fish in it. We ordered this twice because it was a huge value for money. An El Pastor taco - ehhhhh, was fatty or something. I was thinking it was something different (but I ate it). A veggie taco (not sure of the name) - now this was excellent. Usually the vegetarian dish is half assed in mexican places. This was portabella mushrooms and stuffed, and seasoned really well. I would do this again in a heartbeat. A Barbacoa taco - yummy, can't go wrong A Shrimp taco - also very good. My kids ate off the kids menu. A quesadilla and bean burrito. The bean burrito was the best ever. and it was really large for a kid menu. If you don't know what to order, get this item (its on adult menu), you will thank me. Its not like any bean burrito you have ever had. My wife took the second half to lunch the next day. The kids were dismayed by "yucca" fries on the kid menu, which I thought was a kind of potato or something, but they were sweet potato fries (which the kids hate) so there ya go! The sides we tried a bunch because they seemed cheap: Cilantro rice. Really yummy - its bright green, and very well done. Could eat this by itself. Two kinds of beans - don't remember the names. Both very good - well seasoned. I am not a bean person, but these I could eat over and over (they are not refried). corn (which comes out as corn on the cob), on a skewer already buttered. Apparently we were there on the first week, because there were some hiccups in the wait staff. Our child's food apparently had not been ordered, and we are the type of family that doesn't eat until its all on the table. The owner apologized profusely and brought out a free desert - it was a churro, but wasn't perfect or straight like the Disneyland kind. Everyone said they didn't want it, until we tried it. A fresh made churro is mind boggling good. I have never seen a desert like that on any menu, and it was so flipping yummy. It came with this lemon creme dipping sauce. I can't explain how interesting this was. Its different, but not crazy different. We will be back.
(4)W E.
We've become regulars and really enjoy the food and cocktails. Chips and pineapple salsa? Delish. Ditto for the kale salad and anything with pulled pork. That margarita with the jalapeno? I dream of it. Gets pretty crowded (and loud) on the weekends. If you can, I recommend going after a lunch rush, especially if it's your first time. Service has been excellent every time we've dined here.
(4)Amy B.
So glad we decided to check out this new restaurant! We went for lunch so it didn't end up being super crowded. The service was amazing- our drinks were constantly full. The guacamole was fantastic and if you order one thing on the menu, seriously, make it the street corn. That stuff is unreal. The tacos we tried, Baja and Pollo en Mole, were good but nothing to write home about. Our only complaint was the music. We didn't think it was too loud like other yelpers suggest, but it they were playing sad, slow country ballads. Not exactly what I would think of for their atmosphere and definitely not my preferred genre.
(4)Sydney N.
I have been driving by this restaurant for weeks wanting to try it and we finally did. Good thing we waited because it just opened this week! Very impressed. The food was delicious and the service was quick and attentive. The hot habanero salsa had a good kick to it and my friend even declared it inedible due to the spiciness so fortunately for me I got it all to myself. She also said the shrimp tacos were the best she's ever had. My boyfriend is a very plain eater and the restaurant was able to accommodate our request for a "plain bean and cheese burrito" with no hesitation. I will probably come back in the afternoon sometime for lunch when it's not so busy.
(5)Garett A.
I went back last night and I thought the food and service is far better than when I went there when it opened. Yes, they still have not fixed the noise problem yet by adding some sound proofing. But the food was very good at happy hour and the wait staff are always very friendly. I highly recommend the Quesadilla at happy hour.
(5)Jackie A.
The food was really good, especially there habanero salsa! The service was more than great! Everyone was friendly, smiling, and very attentive. The drinks were good, a little over priced but the atmosphere, the service, and flavorful Mexican food made it worth it. Definitely going back!
(5)chris p.
I've been to this restaurant twice now, and I'll keep coming back. I'm so excited to have this new place to eat and hang out at in my own backyard. They have a great atmosphere and great food. I had the tacos last night, and they were fantastic. Great drinks too.
(5)Karina R.
Where to start.. Decided to check this place out during happy hour with 4 people. Food and service was great and loved the atmosphere. HOWEVER.. We decided to take our family of 10 there for a birthday dinner last night and it was the.worse.service.everrrrr!!!!!! Don't get me wrong the food was still very good but our waitress was rude,ignored us, was lazy and had a bad attitude. Never did she tell us that only the FIRST round of chips and salsa was free and they charge every time after, then she wouldn't even bother to come back to refill our chips, salsa or water. The bus man was the one taking care of us most the night. One of our guests came late and she was aware of that and left him hanging for 10 min without coming back to get his order. And lastly, she refused to split our checks. We all were in couples and wanted it to be split per couple. She just threw down our 1 check and said "we'll get this figured out" and again left our table! We asked for an order of churros for dessert but wanted prices on them first, she said she didn't know off the top of her head but "they aren't that expensive" turns out it was near $11 for one order!!! Never bothered to tell us that and we ended up ordering 3 of them.. We tried to talk to the "manager" about how poorly our service was and he failed to even comp the churros or my brothers birthday beer that was spilled since the tables were ALLL UNEVEN! Needless to say the food was good, but paying almost $70 for fajitas, 2 tacos and churros is just ridiculous to me! There's no excuse of why she couldn't split our checks and even comped at least 1 order of churros. So disappointed!
(1)J H.
Food and drink mediocre at best. Tacos were served with raw tortillas. Drink order was wrong twice. Great atmosphere came on the first week of opening. Need to improve basic execution of food.
(1)Toni J.
Nice atmosphere and patio. Good service. The food was just ok. We had the house salsa, pineapple salsa and the guacamole. They were ok, but had too much lime and I love lime. The appetizer chicken chimichanga was ok. The chicken mole taco tasted like chicken thighs, which I am not a fan of. I was told it was chicken breast. My husband had the green chili chicken enchilada and it was good. We were excited to try a New Mexican restaurant and were disappointed.
(3)Karen H.
We visited Salt & Lime on a Sunday afternoon. Service was fast and efficient. We loved the quinoa and shrimp taco and green chili chicken enchiladas. The pineapple salsa was fabulous, as was the tres leches. Price was reasonable and overall the food was very fresh and delicious. We will definitely come back soon!
(5)John T.
Great find...we decided to try this fairly new arrival to the Mexican food market, and, glad we did. The restaurant decor is very nice, including a large bar. They also have a nice patio for outside dining. We were greeted at the door promptly and decided on outside dining with the evening being nice. Our waitress was prompt in taking our drink order and returned with chips and a great roasted salsa. We choose the Green Chili ENCHILADAS, which were excellent. Creamy and spicy with moist chicken. Our other selection was the gourmet tacos. Choosing the Baja fish taco, filled with a nicely battered white fish fillet, fresh cabbage, and wonderful sauce. The other was the carne asada taco. The meat was tender and moist, and very flavorful. They are served on either corn or flour tortilla, or, as a lettuce wrap. At $4.50 this was priced right. We ordered a side of Charro Beans, which could use some spice/heat. The prices were very good. The chips and salsa, first rate. The service was very good, too. We would definitely return to try more items on the menu...
(5)Chad V.
The service was friendly and nice. The place is incredibly loud. They have the music set where you are almost screaming to talk to people at your table. The food falls way short in terms of flavor. Everything needs some seasoning and the salsas they offer are less than satisfying. The ceviche tastes similar to a watered down Bloody Mary with seafood in it. They need to start over on the sauce on the chicken enchilada. We took one bite and that was the end of that! I know they are new, so hopefully it will get better. It just seems like they have a long way to go. I won't be returning for sometime, if ever.
(1)Robert N.
I don't know if the two previous Yelpers went to the same establishment. I was excited a new restaurant was opening in the area because the current options are limited. The food was bland, portions we're light, and their "Complimentary chips" were nonexistent.I mean, isn't that the most basic thing you have at a "Mexican grill"? And to top it off their service is terrible. I left still hungry and agitated. Do yourself a favor and pass this place by, you're not missing anything.
(1)Karen F.
We visited on 1/29/15 for lunch. The location in a strip mall is never one of my favorites but I did like the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. Smaller than I thought it would be but glad it was. I am in a wheelchair due to a hip surgery gone awry so the hostess (?) pulled the chair away so I could roll up to the table. Good service, friendly staff. We started with the Mini Enchiladas...tasty but a tad spicy for me. Hubby said the more he ate, the more he liked them. Chips and Salsa...salsa was really good...has a little heat and very flavorful. Had 3 Carne Asada street tacos w/Street Corn and Mango Jicama slaw. Carne Asada could have used a tad more seasoning...tasted kind of bland but I put some Pineapple Salsa on it...better. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Street Corn...perfect if you add a dash of salt. I could make a meal of that. Jicama Slaw was a nice, light touch...had Flan for dessert...fantastic! The caramel sauce was divine...nice and thick not watery like some flan. House Margarita was very good...light and refreshing! If you're looking for Tex-Mex food this is not for you..this is much fresher, tastier and more authentic than everything smothered in cheese...will definitely go back to try their other offerings.
(4)Erica D.
I would have given this place 3 stars but they don't advertise on their website or menu that you only get one complimentary basket of chips and one small dish of salsa. If you want more that'll be $2.00 each time they bring you more. This was pretty much the theme of the night. I ordered the fajitas which didn't come with any cheese or lettuce, so I ordered some on the side at a cost of $1.00 each for these little cups of it. The fajita entree was $15.00 to begin with so I seriously think they could give you some cheese and lettuce to put on your tortilla. They brought me 4 tortillas with the entree and when I asked for more our waitress brought 2 for another $1.00. It might just be me but $1.00 for two corn tortillas is a bit steep. Besides for the prices this place was pretty good. It was a bit noisy but clean and the food was good just not for the price. For 3 people the bill ended up being $65.00 with one appetizer, three entrees and no drinks since we all drank water.
(2)james c.
We liked our happy hour experience. I agree $5.50 for a happy hour margarita is high but I don't think it is extreme. The nachos at $8.25 seemed high, the tacos at $4.25 and $3.50 seemed fair. We liked it. Waitress was attentive. We will be back
(4)T L.
Why so stingy with the chips and salsa? If you don't ask for chips and salsa, they don't offer them Weird. Also, to the waitress who picked up my wine glass before I finished my wine...your tip was reduced. A good server will know not to do that. Also, the music is way too loud for a small restaurant.
(2)Dawn B.
I am giving this place 5 stars. The margaritas with a pomegranate floater was so delicious that I had to have another. I had the Mole tacos that are one of the best things I have ever tasted. The waitress was super helpful and friendly. I will be back for more. This place is tasty with a sexy ambiance. Love it!
(5)Melissa S.
Yummy! Highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican tacos, great salsa and shrimp burrito! Will be back!!!
(5)Suriah P.
Disappointing. I wonder If the owners are counting on the success they've had with Stone and Vine to carry them thy these other ventures. First, this place is much more crowded and doesn't offer a huge selection. I asked for assistance in deciding on an appetizer so the young girl waiting on us told me her favorite which was the Queso so I ordered it, then had the quesadilla for the main course. I felt like I'd overdosed on chips and cheese - really wish the waitress had steered me in another direction for the appetizer or at least given me a better idea of what it was as it was so similar to my main course. Both were average at best. My friend and I were talking as we continued to sip our beers but we were pretty much asked to leave to free up the table. Wouldn't have been so bad if we had been able to continue on to our planned next destination of the yogurt pace next door but we were further disappointed to find it's not there anymore. Apparently for some as of yet unknown reason they had to suddenly vacate and move elsewhere. I would not be surprised if another mediocre restaurant pops up in its place. This may be a case of too much too soon-itis.
(3)Barb S.
My family and I go out every weekend to a different restuarant. This is my first yelp review, but after our experience, I felt like it was finally time. My family and I came in on Saturday night, which was very busy. The restaurant is very clean and well managed. And the food was outstanding! We followed our server's recommendations and had the chicken enchiladas and the fajitas with a side of their street corn. Delicious! The staff is also very friendly. Our server, Deanna, was the best server we have ever had. She was personable and funny, very attentive, she knew the menu very well, and she was always one step ahead of us. I recommend coming into Salt and Lime for delicious food and excellent service. The only reason i gave this review 4 stars was because the music was too loud for that little restaurant. Otherwise, one of the best experiences my family has had going out.
(4)Laura M.
Went after it been open a couple weeks. They made a big deal about complimentary chips and salsa. Really? At a Mexican restaurant? The house salsa was bland and tasteless. We ordered the verde salsa that we had to pay for. Also bland. Next the tacos. We both had the Carne Asada. The meat was so tough you could hardly chew it. And the tortillas were gross. Not just soft but you could wring the oil out of them. As another reviewer said they tasted raw. YUCK! I'll go next door to Chipoltle next time.
(1)Linda M.
Have visited a couple of times and the food has really improved. On our latest visit we had the Pollo en Mole taco and it was simply amazing, the Barbacoa taco was fantastic. My husband had the Asada taco and said it would be one he would order again. We had the habanero salsa, it was very good had lots of kick just the way we like it. Salt and Lime will be a definite repeat.
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