YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to order if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good! read more

Ambiance is great with mostly outdoor seating! The Yogi taco was well seasoned, saucy, with a decent amount of filling. Honestly, 9/10 for a veggie taco because the filling was well seasoned and dressed. The asparagus taco was unfortunately a different story. The asparagus was prepared well, crunchy on the outside but still tender when you bite into it. However, it was not seasoned as well and paled in comparison to the Yogi. The shrimp taco was okay. I think they were very heavy handed with the toppings and dressings and did little in terms of the actual preparation of the shrimp. The chicken taco on the other hand was DELICIOUS. The meat was seasoned well and so juicy. The pineapple salsa was the perfect touch! read more

Salt + Lime - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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A tourist location that is one of many on the street. The nice appearance catches your eye...S Sorry, I can't get bast the receipt details. read more

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Excellent place for a midday lunch or romantic date. The location is perfect, a few feet away from the beach. They start you off with a generous side of chips and salsa (and guac). They had some great options on the menu, and I opted for the bulgogi Burger. It has some special sauce in there, and fibrous vegetables like kale and coleslaw, served with a side of delicious, crispy fries. Friendly staff and service, the food came out fresh and pretty fast. I'd go back again. read more

Salt + Lime - Bulgogi slider - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Very adorable patio seating decked out with plants and flowers! Dog friendly patio, friendly service. Margaritas are solid, really loved the bone marrow quesadilla! read more

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Father's Day brunch at Salt + Lime Del Mar--such a great vibe. Fresh, lively spot with a beautiful street view and even a peek of the ocean. Service was super friendly and made the whole experience even better. The starters absolutely stole the show--bone marrow quesadillas were fire, and the aguachile negro was next level, easily the standout. My kid loved the Mexican French toast (really tasty), and my wife's enfrijoladas were also a hit. For my main, ordered the chilaquiles verdes with birria. The meat was solid, but the chilaquiles themselves were a bit flat on flavor. I ordered the chilaquiles verdes with birria. I really wanted to love it, but it just didn't hit. That said, I'd definitely give this place another shot. It's a great spot with a lot going for it--I'd just try something different next time. read more

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Beautiful location with ocean view, many seats, clean, and a very nice dining area. The won tostadas were the best thing I've eaten. Avocado was perfect. The spicy tuna was delicious, the crispy wonton, mandarin orange pieces, and remaining flavors all went perfectly well together. Better than my two tacos. Our drinks were made well and it was a fun evening with the soccer game playing. We had to wait a half hour for a table, and it was worth it. The Baja fish was grilled and a little dry for my taste, but the mango salsa helped. They fry the cheese to their tortillas which was a yummy touch and these tacos were big and heavily portioned. Chicken Al Pastor taco had an amazing flavor on the meat, which was definitely seasoned well. Getting out of there took a lot of time as the restaurant was completely full, and we had to chase down our waiter to get the receipt and pay, fortunately we were not in a rush. Thank you I'll be back!! read more

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The monthly special Mango Ginger Fusion Ceviche is a MUST try! It is so delicious! I will say that the potatoes were a bit on the saltier side. The staff was also friendly and accommodating. We sat outside which had nice beach town vibes. There is a small parking structure in the back. Hopefully I can come back in time for more of that ceviche. read more

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Food was amazing, really good service, extremely respectful and clean! Beautiful ambience, the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, if you want a good photo op come here! My only problem was the portion to price ratio. Very small portions for the price being paid. My meal I got was perfect, it was a good amount but the aguachiles, see attached picture, is small. It should be an appetizer. Other than that, recommend! read more

Salt + Lime - Aguachiles - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Everything was excellent; the drinks, ambiance, service, and food. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for delicious tacos. I loved the unique flavor combinations and how fresh everything tasted. I'll definitely be back! Favorite Drink: Passionfruit Mezcalita. Favorite taco: Quessabirria. The only downside is that the view to the left of the restaurant overlooks the parking lot and parked cars. read more

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Had a fantastic dinner here last night. The ceviche special was amazing, as were the fish, shrimp, and quesabirria tacos. read more

Salt + Lime - Ceviche special - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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First time at Salt + Lime! Luckily, we were able to get seated after about a 10-minute wait. The ambiance was great, and while service was a little slow, it seemed like there was only one server handling the floor, so it was understandable. I will say, the drinks were hitting super delicious all around. We ordered an insane amount of food, but the real stars of the show were the ceviche and the corn in a cup. 1000/10, I'd absolutely come back for those two again. read more

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How to lose a good customer, here you go. I was in Del Mar meeting a friend and she had lunch today at Salt + Lime. She told me the waiter Omar told her that the girl with the spots in her skin (me) left without paying on May 14th when we were celebrating her birthday and that he was informing her just to let me know that probably they won't let me enter in the restaurant anymore. Well, this is absolutely ridiculous, so NOT true and so insulting. We were celebrating the birthday of that precise friend that told me this and another friend and I told the waiter Alejandro F that we will pay separately for our consumptions and whatever my friend ordered and then whoever was coming to the party later on will pay in whatever way they want. So we clarified we were going to pay separately and then I had to leave early and told Alejandro that my friend will pay for us as we informed to start with. Later that night I asked my friend what was my part and paid her my part. End of story. Now, not only they accuse me but when I talked to the manager over the phone (Omar put me in touch with him) this manager told me he was told and was not accusing me but the group. Well, manager, so your math, I showed the ticket that my friend sent me with the portion we paid and you should train your staff to make sure all the money due is paid at the end of the dinner and not false accusing someone a month later. I have never been so embarrassed in my life and apparently there were $80 missing which is anyways a ridiculous amount considering the many people with have been mentioning this place to and the good word we have put about the music and cozy ambiance. This is not the way to treat customers. No apologies, no maybe is OUR misunderstanding due to OUR bad management and our inabilility to do the math. Please change attitude and processes and stop accusing people of something they haven't done. read more

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We ended up on a Friday night in Del Mar. And decided on this place for dinner due to good Yelp reviews and liked the vibe based on the photos. I was able to get a reservation and we didn't have to wait that long. The hostess was nice and we were given a nice spot. Right away, we like the ambience which is nice and cozy. The food was good and we find the servings to be towards bigger portions. For starters we ordered the Caesar salad. It was huge and the waiter split it for us. That was good and refreshing. We also had the Bone Marrow Quesadilla. They were huge bone marrows sprinkled with rockets greens and quesadillas on the side. We also had an asada taco and quesa birria taco. Which were also good. For drinks I had the cilantro jalapeño which is nothing special. For dessert we had the Kuty's churros which was nothing special. Only thing I didn't like was the credit card processing fee which they pass on the customers. Normal tip rates are now much higher than before. So any additional charges just don't sit right with me. So we try to avoid places like this especially since there's a lot going of good food places out there that don't have extra charges. read more

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Husband and I came here for the first time to have lunch and were amazed at how wonderful it was! Our server was prompt and so polite. We got seated quickly in their beautiful outdoor patio area with our 2 pups! The food was absolutely delicious! The wonton tostada, DEFINTELY my favorite!! I wish we got more orders! I was apprehensive about the tangerine in it at first, but it brought such a delicious sweet flavor to the tostada, literally devoured it so fast lol 20/10! The bone marrow quesadillas were good. The bone marrow was juicy, melt in your mouth flavor! I like to add a squeeze of lime on the marrow as well, tastes so good that way. The quesadilla itself was okay, tbh I could've done without it as it wasn't anything amazing. The bulgogi burger is on their monthly special menu! It's listed as sliders but when we came, our server informed us they only have it as a regular burger for the time being which wasn't an issue for us! It was delicious & filled with so much flavor! I loved the crunch from all the veggies inside as well. The fries it came with had some sort of sugar salt which wasn't my favorite, but still good. Overall we had an amazing first experience and will definitely be back & bring our family/friends! read more

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We drive to The Oceanside to LaJolla PCH drive and we love driving by Del Mar coast. We just recently drove and as a Yelper, Yelped this place as reviews are good. I had to investigate. Feeling Mexican foodie so I dove right in. Reserved and after about 10 minutes, we got our seat. This place isn't small, but it isn't big either so reserve during busy times. Bar area exists and seating on counter height chairs near the bar too! All pretty much covered cozy outdoor/indoor type seating. I liked the vibe. I tried the bone marrow quesadilla. The bone marrow, I think 3 pieces, was good. The quesadilla that is separate was good too. The bone marrow being sauced a little would have been better served with a plain toast or tortillas, but I get it and ain't complaining. We also had the tacos. Good as well. Finishing it with churros. Service was decent and prices was decent. The only thing I must say is that they charged us for a salad they split without even asking us if we wanted it split. That's a big shame! And on top of that, this place charges more for credit card usage passing the costs to the customers. So your bill that you thought was decent, is now a little fluffier that you would like it to be. I'm not too happy about that! I feel like places that tack on more after you've enjoyed dining, just blows it when doing this! And this place ain't no different. Is that even legal? So what could have been a pretty decent experience becomes a meh experience. Verdict - hard pass for me. I'd rather go to up front pricing rather than a hidden pricing one. Some may call this petty, and it is maybe. But I'd rather pay for the food with the price I see with no hidden things that crop up after enjoying dining C'mon! read more

Salt + Lime - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cute little corner area in Del Mar off the main road. The service was great. The tacos were delicious - especially the shrimp taco. I loved my strawberry drink with a Tajin treat. We heard this place started as a food truck and they hope to expand into another brick and mortar location. It must be those great tacos! There is limited free parking behind the building as well as two hour street parking. My friend parked at the nearby City Hall for free and walked up. Be sure to bring a jacket as this corner gets very breezy. There are heaters, but we were there for lunch. read more

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salt + lime = slime, you got my heart because that mole was soooo good! I've always wanted to try mole, wasn't too familiar with the dish however they blew me away with the subtle mushroom flavor and ingredients that was in it!!! 10/10 compliments to the chef! My margarita was not as sweet as I expected, it was okay. Bone marrow quesadillas were amazing as well, wish it paired with a sauce! Chicken and mashed potatoes, my cousin enjoyed! Place was busy, we were seated after waiting about 2 minutes. This restaurant definitely opened doors for me to explore and venture into mexican cuisine more. Staff super friendly, definitely coming back for this fire mole!!! read more

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Not sure where to start. Rough cooks on the steak, not sure if it's our fault for getting dishes with steak at a Mexican restaurant. I had the mole which its base was delicious, I asked for a medium steak and got it extremely well. My friends steak was the opposite and nearly raw and chewy. Nobody seemed stoked on their tacos and tostadas. We didn't drink and maybe that would've helped us. Also... the bathroom was like a club the music was so loud and the lighting was strobing (in case you're looking for somewhere to party). read more

Salt + Lime - Mole - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Food is Amazing! We ordered the breakfast burritos, WOW!!! So yummy made to perfection with fresh ingredients. This is by far one of the most perfect breakfast burritos I have ever had. Very filling. Service was excellent very friendly and welcoming with such friendly service. The ambiance is so pretty patio surrounding a beautiful tree with an ocean breeze and a view of the ocean. Bloody Mary's are delicious I would recommend a little less ice. All in all a 10 out 10 read more

Salt + Lime - Bloody Mary - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Our group of 6 ordered some appetizers and multiple dishes. The dishes were just ok and were mild in flavor and taste. All of us felt that none of the dishes stood out as very good and there was nothing specific to mention about them. Service was good. Disappointed with the taste and lack of flavor. read more

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

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Very laid back place. Service was great and the tacos were delicious. The shrimp taco was amazing and the birria was great as well. We really like all 4 options we ordered. Guac and the two salsas they come with are great as well. Great stop if you're around. read more

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

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Such a cute find! Service was great. I was so excited to see nopal on the menu! I didn't care for their steak taco, and my son didn't either. But he did love the birria. My only complaint is the seating. High top tables are not comfortable for everyone. read more

We came here the other night with some friends for an impromptu dinner. The space is open to the outdoors and despite the tacky neon sign, we liked the general ambience and decor. Service is excellent--from the hostess to the runner to our waiter, everyone was super friendly and helpful. Three of us started with margaritas and they were gone within, like, a few sips because the glasses are short and the ice is aplenty. The cucumber-jalapeno one was particularly tasty...sadly gone too soon. We ordered guacamole for the table, and we'd highly recommend doing the same because the chips here are SO awesome. Thin and crispy and not greasy...we all kept commenting on their excellence. The guac and salsas it was served with were also great. Unfortunately, we didn't really love our main dishes. The quesadillas that the kids all got were amazing--a sizable portion with beans and rice--so we were eagerly anticipating our own dishes. The sinaloa style tostada was drowning in its marinade and really could have used more of the vegetables it promised to come with but didn't. The balance of ingredients was way off. We liked the quesabirria taco despite its being quite heavy and dry; the chicken al-pastor had way too much citrus. We wished our main dishes were slightly better than they were because then this would have been a 4-star experience. That said, we had such a nice time here and would recommend it to others as a good spot to grab a bite if you're by the beach. read more

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

Salt + Lime - Aguachile Negro - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Perfect for date night! We got Sopes De LA Casa as an appetizer, it came with 2 sopes and was delicious. Won Tostada and Taco Mi - Rey were both coming back for, along with a Mango drink that was heavier on the alcohol! The service was attentive and nice! read more

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Food was way to greasy. Location was nice. Cocktail Strawberry margarita was returned, was lacking alcohol and needed to be a little sweeter, was very bland. read more

Overall: Cool vibe. Great drinks. Some of the food was great, some just okay. We arrived at the restaurant on a Sunday night with a reservation. There were more people outside the restaurant waiting than those inside. It didn't seem like a manger was present. A bartender and waitress were helping seat people. We were planning to catch a movie for Galentine's Day in an hour and 20 minutes and I was worried given the hostess was running around setting up table settings and seating people for 10 minutes when we arrived. We weren't greeted for about 5 minutes then just sat at the bar to try to rush things along. They were definitely understaffed but we decided to risk it since it doesn't take too long to prepare most raw items. However, I was pleasantly surprised given poor first impression. In fact, we got our food before our drinks. We were in and out in 21 minutes. Strawberry margaritas were excellent and came with candy. Tostadas were great but I'd recommend ordering chips to scoop up the extra ceviche because they only give you 3 tostadas. Skip the carne asada taco. The tortilla was great but the meat was cold and under seasoned. Music: Bad Bunny Vibe: Mexico late night party It was quite cold given most of restaurant is open to the outdoors. Will return. Overall: 4/5 stars. read more

We stopped by for happy Hour drinks. There is a small glimpse of the ocean, just a short distance. We had already had lunch, so just a drink before dinner later. Service was good, drinks were too! Great atmosphere and highly recommend the cilantro margarita! read more

Salt + Lime - Happy Hour - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

Come here and you'll be delighted. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the vegan options to the seafood, meat, and chicken. The Heart of Palm Ceviche, Nopalita Tostada, Aguachile Negro, Potato Taquitos, and Roasted Veggie Salad were my favorites. The staff were fantastic. The atmosphere was a 10/10, just like the food. Parking is available in a public garage next door or on the street. read more

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Want to give a big shoutout to our server, Jesus! He was kind, clear, quick, and helpful navigating the menu. Everything was delicious and I appreciate having a variety of vegetarian options. Highly recommend the vegetarian asparagus-sweet potato taco. The tortillas were fresh, too. Such a cute, vibe-y patio and good music too. Will be back! read more

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Great spot. Food and service were really good. Prices are good for the area. I had a carne taco, a fish taco and a side of refried beans. read more

Salt + Lime - My group of motorcycle buddies went on a Wednesday night and we got a table for 7. We all loved the place. - Mexican Near Me - Del Mar, California

What a fun spot in downtown Del Mar. Lot of fun options on the Menu. I'm having a lovely glass of Stags Leap Sauvignon Blanc waiting for two of best friends. Come join the fun!!! read more

Came here to celebrate two friends' birthdays. The atmosphere is intimate but lively, the service was excellent, and we enjoyed our meal - from the margaritas and guacamole to the tostadas and tacos. Plus we agreed that the churros we had for dessert were among the best we've ever had. We'll be back! read more

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

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Came here on Friday for my son's graduation his choice. Was really impressed outstanding service and the food was incredible. Everything tasted delicious. Had a party of 8 but could only get pictures on my side of the table, but everybody pretty much ordered the same things. Was really impressed with the service and the friendliness of the staff. Thank you for making his day special. read more

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Service was a little lacking. Servers were nice but it was to few of them. 2 young ladies for the entire courtyard. If there were others, I didn't see them. Chicken taco was superb. Fish tacos toppings were fire but the fish itself needed more flavor and it was dry. My beverage was nice and the chips and salsa was good. Overall a good experience read more

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Love the neon lights and plant-filled decor. It creates such a fun and inviting vibe. Service was great, and the menu offers so many options that everything looked tempting. We ended up sharing several dishes, all of which were delicious. The Potato Taquitos and Aguachile Negro were highlights for me. For my main dish, I ordered the Chicken Milanesa, which was a generous portion and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

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