Nice food, carefully prepared, good flavors, good service and a really nice patio to sit out front. Drinks are approximately the right price, $10 for a house margarita, $8 for a draft beer. Mostly Mexican fare like tacos, quesadillas, guacamole and taquitos altho no burritos. But the food is brutally overpriced. Chips and salsa are a relative bargain at $5. A single taco, read that again, a single taco is $8 and you need at least two of them for a decent meal. A side of rice and beans, add $7. I was hoping there might be a special lunch menu when they give you a break, but no luck. We tried the chorizo meatballs, four for $15. Also the chicken taquitos, three for $15. The salsa is quite mild, the chips are thick, crunchy and appropriately salted. The yellow rice and black beans are perfectly OK, a little bland. read more

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We stopped by here for a late lunch after spending time next door at the Spotted Leaf. It wasn't busy and were seated outside pretty quickly. We had the Sunset Drive fishbowl and the Juan Daly (with raspberry flavor). Both drinks were really good! The Sunset Drive was not strong in my opinion, but I did order a second because it was so good. For food, I was so excited to see yuca fries on the menu so we got that as our appetizer. The outside was not flaky like yuca frita usually is, but these were really soft and delicious and the chimichurri aioli went so perfectly with them. I got the Beef Birria tacos and my boyfriend got the West Coast Quesadilla. My tacos were really good, but the quesadilla was even better and I almost switched plates! He got the chipotle mayo on the side instead of drizzled on and I think this is the way to go. We really loved the atmosphere here, the food was delicious, and our server was so nice. Our only issue, which not much can be done about, was all of the lantern flies. From our walk from the car to Main Street, we saw and stepped on at least 20. We live in a more rural area and were surprised that we saw more here than at home. They were flying all over the outside eating area, landing on people and a few landed on our table (no food yet thankfully!). So if these little bugs freak you out, you should sit inside! read more

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Somerville proves to be the most diverse in terms of high-quality food offerings from across the globe! We started with their Mexican cornbread, accompanied by some tequilas to set the tone for the evening. Word to the wise, I suggest sticking to the apps and beverages, both boozy and sober. The entrees weren't anything to write home (or Yelp) about. read more

We ordered take out the other evening . We had tacos , yuca fries, guacamole and chicken empanadas. They were good But good lord that green sauce is 5 stars . So yummy I would like to try this place as a dine in . Sometimes take home isn't as fresh as out the oven Maybe after this pandemic read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Had such a nice taco and marg lunch here today. Loved the Margarita Monday with $5 margaritas from 3-5pm. They go up to $6 from 5-7 and $7 from 7-9pm. The frozen house marg was delish! Cristina was our server and she was really helpful and super friendly. Tacos were also really good. We shared the coconut shrimp, brussels sprouts and pork belly special tacos. Very tasty! Chips and salsa were an extra $6 and well worth it. The special salsa verde was really tasty and the chips were fresh, warm and crunchy. Dessert looked good but we will have to wait til next time! We will definitely be back for more ! Definitely NOT a 3 star restaurant. read more

Came in for just one drink and stayed for hours! The service was amazing and really enjoyed our bartenders. They have a great holiday drink menu, I really enjoyed treat yo elf!! They all have clever names and were all delicious. After a few drinks we ordered some appetizers to snack on. The quesadilla and wings were great. The wings come with this sauce which I literally ate with everything else bc it was so good!! They have a huge bar area so it's a great place to come in for drinks, apps, or dinner. If you don't find street parking, there is a parking lot in the back where there's usually always parking! read more

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I came here for lunch the other day and really loved their yucca fries. So much in love that I am think about them on and off every since then. I got the lunch special, of half chicken torta and half salad. Both these food items were good. The thing that was a bit annoying was my friend got the Crispy Coconut Shrimp tacos (under the Taco menu). When she saw the or "over yellow rice bowl +2.00" it seemed like the tacos would then be put over rice as well for the extra $2. Well, the extra $2 means you lose the tortilla for the tacos...so it was shrimp over the rice. A little confusing. So when she asked for the tortilla shells, it was an extra charge. With OK food and weird menu pricing, I have to give it a three stars for this visit. read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Yuca fries (AMAZINGGGG) - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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This place has such a fun vibe! The decor inside is super cute and there is so much seating between the inside dining area, bar, and outside patio. The servers were extremely friendly and attentive. I ordered a Paloma, the guac to share, and two vegetarian tacos. Everything came out super quick and was absolutely delicious! I loved the tacos so much. I think these pics speak for themselves. read more

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I've heard people talking about this place for years and just finally looked it up and was pretty intrigued! The decor in the restaurant is a super cute vibe, especially the back room with the colorful umbrellas. Came here on cinco de Mayo with reservations for two. We were seated immediately and right away told that they were very sorry, but they are understaffed and given the holiday to expect delays. However, the food came super fast and the staff was appropriately attentive! I got three different tacos (tempura fish, grilled chicken, and carne asada). And the carne asada was for sure the best. The 50% off margaritas was a fun touch too. My husband was quite jealous I went without him, so I'm sure we will be back soon. Lots more items on the menu I'd like to try. read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Their brisket is mouthwateringly delicious! Quesadilla is just perfect! Guacamole decent/good. Margarita is just good. Friendly servers and bartenders. One of the biggest downsides is the price. We got one quesadilla, one app of chips and guacamole, one beer, and one margarita and it was $60. Idk I just feel like that's a lot. I would not recommend ordering the quesadilla to go because I did once and it was is a pool of grease. I get that I ordered cooked cheese with fatty meat, but this quesadilla was literally soaking in grease (an actual pool). Going into the restaurant is much better! read more

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I absolutely loved the Peruvian Rice. Unbelievably tasty I wish I lived close I would have this more often. Our waiter was helpful with helping us decide which entrees to pick and honestly I didn't taste anything I didn't like. I'm impressed. read more

I've been here twice now. The first time was two years back and quite underwhelming. This last time was much better, all the food tasted good and I appreciate their craft tequila cocktails! Margaritas are good as well, but nothing spectacular. Good service as well. With the improvement over the last few years I won't hesitate to come back read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - The Passion of the... Christ it's Cold! - passion fruit and tequila cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

We love Salted Lime! Have been coming here for a couple years now, and finally getting on the kick of writing reviews. I enjoy their food, and I have seen such growth in the quality and taste over the last couple of years. I will say, their drinks are wonderful, but for the cost I am not feeling as much alcohol as I am paying for, especially with the margaritas. I love this place so much though, so I cannot take anything away from their vibes and the nice staff! It is a for sure location to check out in somerville. @rissyjayeats read more

I can see the reason for the mixed reviews because Salted Lime is hit or miss based off of what you get. I went with 3 others, and we all enjoyed our drinks (blood orange, passion fruit, and jalapeño margaritas), and the guacamole. However, it starts going downhill from there. The chips were a too salty, and the flour and corn tortillas for the tacos were good but varied significantly in size (the flour tortillas are made in-house and a lot bigger than the corn tortilla), and $8 for one taco is overpriced. The carnitas taco was good, but the pineapple fresno jam on the shrimp taco tasted like the duck sauce you get with Chinese takeout and it missed the mark. Two people ordered the NY strip steak, and though it was only $25, you could tell it was lower quality steak because it was super fatty. Our server Tatiana was the best part of our dinner, she was friendly and attentive. read more

Salted may be my favorite bar and restaurant in Somerville! After moving to Somerville, I've been to Salted a handful of time and have always had such a pleasant experience! The bartenders here are great and make AMAZING margaritas AND martinis! They now have a frozen daiquiri also, which is perfect for weekend lunch or dinner (no one's judging)! The tacos can be slightly pricey but the quality is great so it makes up for it! I love coming here for the fish or the shrimp tacos along with a side of yucca fries always! If you're looking for quality tacos and margaritas in central NJ, Salted is the way to go! read more

My teenagers and i went here for my birthday. My daughter can be a picky eater and she absolutely loved her pollo asado. My son devoured his shrimp anticucho. My Peruvian Rice was DELICIOUS and my picky daughter ate a substantial amount of it. My daughter and i shared the guac and it was fantastic. The staff and service were top notch. We sat in the outdoor seating area during the Friday Night Somerville Cruisers Car show. It was pretty much a perfect meal I highly recommend the Salted Lime. read more

The food is AMAZING. So consistently good. The bartender was our server tonight because even on a weekday they are busy. The blood orange margarita is a yummy must. I am GF and the Mahi was so good. It is a special and the menu is Farm to table so hurry in and get it! read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Mahi special blood orange margarita - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Tasty enough tacos but wouldn't say they were earth shattering or the best I've had. Tacos were small and skimpy. The fish taco was just straight corn crust- no meat. The chicken one had maybe 3 pieces total. The flavor was there just poorly executed. Overall disappointing. read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Left: Chipotle Chicken taco Right: Corn crusted fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Great meal overall. Chips and guac were expensive, $15. Limited chicken items other than fried chicken(which my partner got and loved), and a chicken quesadilla. Ended up getting the kale salad which was AMAZING. Best kale salad i've ever had, and can't stop thinking about it. Service was great too, and very friendly and quick. Fun ambiance, always busy. Great margs!! read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - strawberry margarita, jalepeno marg, chips and guac - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Prices aren't cheap but drinks are strong and the little tacos do come decently packed with protein. Get the Watermelon Margarita and the Chicken tacos! read more

I was looking forward to a dinner adventure, driving 50 mins to Somerville. Salted lime was first suggested to me a month or two ago as an option for a happy hour get together. The online pictures looked great, bright, open casual atmosphere with just enough Mexican flair that it didn't occur to me to review the menu. Fast forward to today and I'm feeling like Mexican for diner and a bit of a road-trip. On arrival the interior matched my expectations and then some, we were quickly seated, comfortable and immediately provided water and shortly after greeted by our waiter. He was fairly young, attentive, even personable and genuine. My issues then stared when the hostess directed us to use a QR code for the menu. I personally hate this as the new thing in any restaurant but that turned out to be especially annoying here because the online menu is not intuitive and the descriptions were far from traditional Mexican recipes it was hard to understand and even harder to make comparison toward making a choice while flipping a small iPhone screen. The paper menu our waiter was more than happy to provide was only mildly more helpful and as aesthetically pleasing as a fast food takeout menu. Next was the chips (and salsa), which were good but charged a la cart $5 and served in a paper bag, on a plate...? Maybe a relic of covid service to appear individually wrapped for your protection. Our drinks were good, pricing fair at the table. I was a bit put off by the look of the oven dried lime and was assured its appearance wasn't due to spoilage. I checked with the bar about happy hour pricing and all I got back was $1.40 off the Modelo draft between 4-6pm..., ok hmmm. We then decided to split the signature dish, "beef Birria Queso con Consume" I will say it was delicious, hands down great flavor, but outside that it lacked portion and presentation for the price point, $26 and no side of rice, beans or vegetables. The only caveat to my discontent is I was looking forward to having a great meal out but totally prepared for traditional comfort Mexican food, (anything Mole' would have been a plus), but as it turned out something completely different. As such, I can't say any of this is objective but at the very least you'll be less disappointed if you find you agree with my assessment. read more

This was a cute place, but I was a little disappointed. The menu selection was very small. There wasn't many options at all. It was the start of the summer & the air wasn't flowing. It was hot. The drinks was pretty good, but the food lacked flavor read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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I really wanted to love this place. The atmosphere is awesome. Bright, clean and lively. The staff was always terrific. However the food was not very good. Got 2 types of tacos, queso bites, chips and salsa and yuka. Everything was just so bland. No distinct flavors or taste at all. Plus the prices were ridiculously high and the portions were extremely small. Each tiny little 4 bite taco was $8 each! You also had to pay for chips and salsa which I really hate when Mexican restaurants do that. I would go here again for cocktails but definitely not for a meal unfortunately. read more

What a fun spot right in downtown somerville where you can get great tacos, strong drinks, and great tres leches! I liked this place so much, I brought my family here for my parents anniversary. For a wide range of tastes, everyone really enjoyed the meal. The food comes out surprisingly quick too! I'd say it's the best to go during their happy hours because the smaller portions will cost a bit more during regular evenings but still worth the price! read more

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If your looking for overpriced inauthentic food this is it. We asked the server what's the most popular dish he recommended tacos so we both got 3 each. Blue corn tortillas looked promising but these are not authentic in any way. the flavor was not there and it's more of an overly Americanized attempt at Latin food. If your into food that looks pretty but doesn't hold up with taste then go for it. read more

You put the lime in the cocon--just kidding. I met a gluten-free friend here for an early dinner and we were able to sit outside, though I suggest you try to make a reservation for outdoor seating. We were greeted by our server, Tyler, who made our dining experience simply awesome. We ordered cocktails and I chose the classic margarita, which was super refreshing. Though I was hesitant due to previous experiences at other restaurants' yucca fries, we shared a plate for our appetizer, and I couldn't be more glad we did. I would literally come here just for the yucca fries, they were cooked so well and they came with a sinfully good crema dip. I ended up devouring an indecent amount of fries, terribly sad when the plate emptied. We also shared an order of tortilla chips y salsa, though I found the chips to be a tad too salty, it was still quite good. My friend and I both decided to go with tacos for our main dishes, which we both enjoyed. I love that Salted Lime has such a great selection of vegetarian and gluten-free items for me to choose from. I also really wanted to write this review to give a shoutout to Tyler, who is literally the best server ever. Tyler asked immediately if we had any dietary restrictions, which was so comforting because it can definitely feel like a burden having to explain this to waitstaff. He made sure we both ordered acceptable gluten-free items and delivered impeccable service. read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Dinner - Excellent food and presentation. Nice casual ambience. We got the original margarita. The street corn and salsa Roja were yummy!

A small group of us hit up the salted lime bar for dinner and some drinks. First off the place is supeR cool looking, it's big and has a great layout. The staff was friendly and it was clean, a great starting spot! We had margaritas (sadly, their pre made and kept cold so it was a haste to get extra booze...not the end of the world but still. Make your stuff fresh!). We started with chips and guacamole and this was the very best part. Hands down the best chips I've ever had. Salty, clearly house made and oh so yummy. The guacamole was great also, just a little spicy but completely fresh. Loved it. And that's where the amazing ends..... The tacos were just ok. Salsa was spicy in all the worst of ways and their green salsa was one of the worst ever. It tasted like powered seasoning all the way. My advice? Go for the drinks and the chips. read more

I have been here several times and it is always packed. I am definitely a fan of their drinks, make sure you have water. You definitely get what you pay for. The food is not the greatest though. read more

We have visited Salted Lime several times, so this review is way overdue. Very consistent, great ambience, food and drinks never disappoint. Brisket tacos are a must, so are their margaritas. Oh, and I almost forgot, the yucca cries are delicious too. Service is great, very attentive and on point. It gets crowded on weekends, call ahead for reservations. read more

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This place is incredibly overpriced. We ordered a taco dinner, a vegetarian rice bowl, guacamole, and two à la cart tacos for a child. We ordered nothing to drink and with tip I paid $90! The vegetarian rice bowl was just rice, mango and peppers and onions. It was basically just a bowl of plain rice and onions. Adding beans would cost an additional $4. Just to add beans to a vegetarian burrito bowl that should have come with it. The chicken tacos we ordered for my child were very spicy and the waiter didn't warn us when we asked if they were spicy. There's basically nothing for kids here to eat. My husband liked his tacos, but they came with nothing on the side. The ambiance is nice, but overall this isn't enough for the ridiculous price of food here. You can get a much larger variety and larger portion of food for a third of the price at chipotle. read more

Okay I have to say that the Brussels Sprout salad is unbelievable - better than Bobby Flay's and that is saying a lot! The rest of the dinner was amazing and the service was 5 star from the whole staff! Highly recommend! read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Brussels Sprout Salad - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

I'm just starting to become familiar with the Somerville area, and this place sounded rly fun to me. My friend and I went for lunch and had a great experience. Neither of us are drinking right now but boy I wish I was because the drink menu looked fabulous ! Next time I will most definitely be popping in for a drink. For an app we got the fried queso bites. There is no photo of them because we devoured them in about .5 seconds. There are 4 in total on the plate so perfect for 2 people to split. I can't remember the sauce that goes on it but that rly elevates the bites- it was amazing. I then had the West Coast Quesadilla. I loved it the flavor was there. It was just difficult to eat overall. the pieces of chicken were big and it is so full of good ingredients it's difficult to pick up. So definitely a fork and knife situation there. However, weird side note they only had metal sporks? Very interesting choice for cutlery hehe. When it's warm I feel like this would be a great place to eat outside and drink a marg so i'll just have to come back ! read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - west coast quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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3 of us had dinner. 2 of us had the regular margarita and 3rd had a mango margarita. They were cold and refreshing on a hot day. We sat on the patio since the inside was very noisy. We were disappointed we could not bring our dog to the patio. We ordered the chicken tacos and the steak fajita to share. The chicken taco was ok, the fajita had very few vegetables and was overpriced ($36). I doubt that we will return for dinner even though it is a. Short walk. read more

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Yo they were already obscenely expensive, they just raised their prices $2 on most of their items. Fuck this place. The food isn't THAT good- it's just located in trendy Somerville. You're better off with any of the many similar choices in the area. read more

Great service, innovative food and drinks, wonderful tastes. Both indoor & outdoor seating options are good options. Bar seating optional. Loud enough inside to make families with kids right at home without fear of bothering neighbors. * Only 2 high chairs, so families with really littles be aware. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Very friendly environment! Easy parking and has delicious food and reasonably priced drinks. Highly recommend the queso sticks!! Since my first time trying them I've been hooked and order 2 every time without shame. To top everything off the food comes out fast and the wait staff is attentive. read more

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen - Queso sticks and Cadillac margarita - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Loved this place. Been here twice after work for drinks. I absolutely love the margaritas and food here. I ordered a mango and jalapeño margarita. It was delicious and so flavorful! There is both indoor and outdoor seating and it's located in the heart of Somerville. For the apps I ordered fresh guacamole and salsa. Make sure to ask for their hot sauce. Both the green and red. It had a nice kick. For the main course, I got the vegetable tacos. I was happy to see severs vegetarian options on the menu. The service was great. They were very attentive to us! read more

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My partner and I decided to go to Salted Lime for my birthday yesterday. The host staff were very kind and were able to put us on the list for a table because we forgot to make a reservation. We walked around town for a while and came back. Our new reservation was for 8:15pm. We had to wait a little bit because a customer was taking a while to leave. We were totally fine with waiting and the host staff were able to seat us within 10 minutes. Our server, Stephani was kind and attentive! Asked about allergies or restrictions. The host staff comped us guacamole, salsa, and chips for being patient and kind while waiting which was so sweet! And the guacamole was phenomenal! We got the chicken quesadilla and the chipotle chicken rice bowl for dinner. My rice bowl was DELISH! The quesadilla was a little plain but it worked for my partner who doesn't really like spice. I also got a raspberry frozen margarita which was SO GOOD! We got the churros for dessert and they were sweet and crunchy, so yummy! Overall, I had a great time at Salted Lime and would definitely go back again!! read more

It took a lot of effort for us to finally get a table after a couple of months of trying - seemed as if there were some reservations/availability limitations over the first couple of months. We were lucky to be friends with someone who lives in the neighborhood and knew just the right time to go. Our party of five was seated right away for our late Thursday dinner and we had made it just in time for Happy Hour - $3 cans of PBR and $1 off some of the best appetizers, not a bad deal! The Happy Hour prices though helped to offset the expense of the rest of the meal.. $12 for two tacos and $5 for a basket of chips is just a little pricey for a trendy looking Mexican restaurant. Bottom line is that Salted Lime is inconsistent with being able to seat guests during prime dining hours and it's really over priced for what you're offered. There are too many other places in the area that are just as good where you get what you see when you walk in to be seated. I'm hoping that they were just going through some growing pains for the first few months because I'm sure I will be back with my friends in the warmer months - fingers crossed for a salad addition to the menu by then. read more