Food is great! Service is excellent Margaritas... divine!!! I would definitely recommend this place. Our server Alex was always smiling and giving us great vibes. I had a strawberry margarita which was well Prepared. I had gringo tacos, meat was excellent. Good taste! Good size. Try the street corn! But the best was the frijoles negros (black beans) they were so good that I don't recall to have as good beans since my abuelita made for us back in 1989!! read more

The bartenders and servers are awesome.This place used to make a really good margarita. Today, I would give that a 2 out of 10. Most margaritas are made with good tequila, triple sec, and fresh squeeze lime juice.. They make a mic of llimes and oranges now! Iit tastes more like an orange margarita than a regular margarita. For years, they always made it really good and now it's just processed. They say it's all fresh squeeze in the morning but why do they put oranges in the margarita mix.? We had steak fajitas which were very good and of course they always give you nachos and salsa, which is delicious too but if I wanna get a good margarita, I won't be going back there. PS The band was good outside. read more

Great Service but waaay overpriced!! The food was OK but I think everybody can agree that $95 for a shrimp burrito, street tacos and a drink is excessive! There's cheaper Mexican food that taste the same or better not worth it in my opinion read more

Everything we had was GREAT as was the service and ambience. Very cute indoor seating, nice outdoor option too. Comp chips ( made in house ) and salsa were very good. 4 people, 4 different dishes all hit above the mark, enchiladas, fish tacos, street tacos, taco bowl!!! All excellent flavor and presentation. read more

The possible short of staffing showed up in its slow service, messy tables and slippery floor. Yet we paid premium for it all. But for the delicious Margarita, I will take it. Our waitress worked hard to make sure we were well attended. But she just couldn't be at two places the same time. Food came late and semi-warm. The popular duck taco I ordered didn't taste bad. But the combination of duck chunks, cream cheese, and Caribbean Jerk seasoned cabbage seemed like a mismatch. All well, fault was all mine. I will not order it again. It seemed I was the only person didn't like the food. Tamales, stuffed avocado, Quesadilla, Queso dip, chip and salsa were all being devoured by bunch of picky eaters. I envy them. The restaurant layout and setting is not senior friendly. It took some time to assist my 80 yrs old neighbor get seated. I was worried she might fall because of the narrow path and slippery floor. It was also a very warm humid day. Staffs kept both front and side door open. The fan in our seating section didn't work which made the dining experience very uncomfortable. Overall, it is a fair good restaurant for Palm Harbor folks. I hope my next visit will be much pleasant. read more

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We had a great experience at Salty Lime Cantina and will definitely be back. The food was excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The house margaritas were delicious, especially with Tajín added. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the service was attentive throughout our visit. It's clear the team works hard, and it shows in the overall experience. I know there's been some discussion around the mandatory 20% service charge, but for us, it was clearly communicated and we felt the service matched it. We appreciated knowing upfront and had no issues with it. As a new business opening nearby, we love supporting other local spots doing things well. Salty Lime Cantina is a great addition to Palm Harbor, and we're glad we stopped in. read more

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We used to frequent SLC. At one point there was a surprise charge for transportation on the bill stationed me on ever coming back. We decided to give it another try. It did not appear busy which worried me but we were seated right away. Service was great. I noticed the menu has been greatly reduced since our last visit. Pork belly tacos were solid as was the margarita. The coco loc not so much. A 20% gratuity is added to the bill. I don't like it but I knew up front about it so felt better than being surprised by the old "transportation fee". read more

We came in Sunday night 9/21 and had such a weird experience. The air conditioning was out so we sat near the back where they said it was cooler and waited a few mins to get menus. We noticed the menu change and the automatic 20% gratuity charge on every check. The menu is a lot smaller now and way more expensive for mediocre Mexican food. The service was interesting she seemed really flustered and all over the place. The kitchen half way through our meal started blaring music and started singing super loud. It was such a weird atmosphere it was almost comical. I felt like I was on the show what would you do. My family and I will never be returning. Also servers should have their hair clipped back at least a little and not completely down. This place really went downhill. read more

Great Mexican in downtown Palm Harbor! To start, freshly made inhouse tortilla chips and guacamole and salsa! Huge plate of build your own fajitas with expertly grilled proteins & veges - my wife had the shrimp. I had the soft tacos of carne asada grilled steak and pork carnitas. I want to emphasize the expertly grilled part! Many Mexican places just overcook and char proteins & veges into submission and hope their sauces hold it together and make it palatable. Not this place that takes attention on their expert grill, leaving meat and veges tasty and chewy and delicious. read more

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I've been going to salty lime since it opened. I've taken many of my friends and family when they come to visit me in Palm Harbor to this restaurant we showed up tonight the menu has shrunk down to almost a few good items. I asked for vodka and tonic. They had no tonic. They gave me club soda. They said that you have to pay 20% added to your bill. The food prices are very expensive to what it was a year ago very disappointed. I probably will never go back there again. read more

Used to Love It... Not Anymore Salty Lime used to be a favorite, but it's gone way downhill. Food and service just aren't what they used to be. Even worse, it's not safe--there's a super narrow walkway to the bathroom that goes right past the kitchen door. I saw it hit a customer, and a server hurt their knee on it. Cleanliness is also a big issue. Cups were not clean and there was a lot of food on the floors. My margarita flight came on a board with visible mold. Super disappointing all around. Hope they turn things around, but I won't be back anytime soon. read more

Great lunch on Sunday at Salty Lime! Food was excellent especially my enchiladas! The rice and beans were exceptional. Others enjoyed tacos, shrimp fajitas and a burrito bowl. Salsa was freshly made and delicious. Kudos to the manager for being friendly and engaged. We will be back for the brunch based on his recommendation. read more

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25 min wait between the 1st waiter and the 2nd. 20% auto tip mandatory as well as auto charge for CC. Slow service, food not hot, only warm. "Happy hour" drinks were overpriced from just 6 months ago and we had to ask several times for water and chips. In the past everything was 4.5 stares, this time, 1/2 stare. This was a 75th birthday for our good friend, and not even an old used candle for George to blow out or sing too. Very sad experience for all 8 of us. PS NEVER AGAIN Salty Lime. Paul Dunedin, FL read more

$22 for an enchilada??????? I think that's about all that needs to be said. That's not inflation that's greed. It's Mexican food! You want $22 for tortilla some meat and a little cheese? 1 spoon of beans and rice. Absolutely not. Yes everything is expensive but that price is highway robbery. I won't be back at those prices. I would hate to see the bill with drinks and chips and additional entrees. If a Mexican restaurant costs you $100 for a small family you are in the wrong place. And that was after circling for an hour trying to get a parking spot. This is the second time I've tried to come here. The first time I was told they won't do take out. The second time it took 30min to get take out of one item. Why take out? As previously mentioned, parking is impossible. I had planned on going in The food was mid Service is slow The environment was ok Parking is impossible It's a no from me I'll travel to Clearwater for authentic Mexican at a better price. Actually another location just opened up in tarpon springs for Hacienda Corralejo. Go there read more

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We have gone to Salty Lime quite a bit in the past. We just recently went and boy have things changed!! Food was less than mediocre and service was not good at all. We went early and the place was not busy at and our server was nowhere to be seen. They have a new policy that a 20% commission would be added to our bill to make sure the servers are compensated. Well at first that seemed fair however as we were getting less than fair service I realized that could be possibly the culprit. A 20% tip for not doing your job....hmmmm. My husband and I always tip. We base it on the service we receive, novel concept. Will not return read more

Fourth attempt at my local watering hole to no avail. This place simply sux for service ... period. Left after 25 minutes and went to Happy Cactus which was super! local LQ read more

I'm in love with how they have flights of everything. We came here, because of their flights of margaritas. 18 flavors! They all have fresh fruit, which is amazing. When the margaritas came out, I was shocked, it was like three full size margarita glasses. When my sister's solo margarita came out, it was huge, which is probably why the flight is normal sized glasses. I got the blueberry, mango and strawberry jalapeno. You can add jalapeno to everything for a spicy kick. My sister got a margarita with basil and it was delicious as well. If you like big quantities and margaritas, this is your place. For dinner I got duck tacos. It was also delicious and had tons of filling. My friend asked me how it compares to Bar Taco and it's all about the filling. Maybe the quality is a little less, but you get a lot more food. We also tried the flight of salsas (again, loving their flight idea). We got queso, guacamole and a Caribbean avocado salsa. All were very good. The waiter convinced us to double up on queso (you get four choices), but honestly the size is pretty big for each, so next time I'll get four different salsas. I've never been to this area of Palm Harbor before, but it seems like a great place to restaurant hop or have a progressive dinner. There are seriously like six restaurants all within a couple blocks of each other. On a Saturday night there was live music at what seemed to be three of them. Outside of the restaurant row, it didn't seem exceptionally safe, but staying within the confines of these restaurants was fine. Parking is street parking and free. I don't think you'll have much trouble finding a spot, because if all the parking spots are taken you can probably just park a couple blocks down in residential. Our server didn't write anything down and it showed when he brought out the wrong dish for me and forgot my sister's dinner. However, since I was enjoying the margaritas this didn't bother me at all. Plus he was really nice. So, overall, I will absolutely come back. read more

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I do not know the reason (nor do I need to) as to why Salty Lime Cantina has decided to add a 20% Commission to every check... However, I will say, from a consumer perspective, it may not have been the wisest move. I typically tip anywhere from 20-30% every time that I dine out, so the percentage is not my issue. My complaint is that the service that we received this evening was terrible in comparison to every other time that we've dined there. Perhaps the server we had is always inattentive and forgetful...Or...hear me out...Perhaps she doesn't have to really go above and beyond in the service industry any longer, since she is (according to the laminated PSA on each table) GUARANTEED a 20% commission, and therefore wasn't really concerned about our 4 top only having 2 sets of silverware, or that my husband's drink was empty, my daughter-in-law asked for a "side" of queso with her meal, and we were brought and charged for a full appetizer of queso instead. My husband ordered three tacos, and was only served two...and the list goes on... The final straw was when she brought the receipt for my husband to sign, and the ONLY thing on it was the amount being charged, a TIP line, and then a total line. NOTHING on the actual payment receipt indicating that a 20% commission was already charged...which felt almost deceptive. We've been frequenting Salty Lime since it opened, but tonight was our last time. read more

Horrifying experience summed up right here: This restaurant smells like a rotten sewer tank has exploded. On the good side... Our waiter with long blondish hair and curtain bangs was amazing. She definitely needs a raise, she is the sweetest soul.. But to start on the bad side, the inside of the restaurant smelt like hot a$$ cheeks on a burning hot day!!! We had to sit outside the smell was so nauseating, I wasn't sure if the sewer had exploded and they were using scented candles to attempt to mask the odor. The cheese dip was horrible, store bought reheated cheese dip. the guacamole was bitter and had no flavor along with the tomato puree "salsa". The tacos were nasty as he!! Never tasted a taco so horrifying- where the meat was raw and unseasoned. I thought I was in a cruel prank show. The rice was stale!!!!! So nasty! Never been to such a sh** restaurant pompous enough to serve customers raw, undercooked and under seasoned food. Our party paid over 100$ we will NEVER get back for microwaved food. !! The meat was the driest nasty unflavored sh** l've ever stuck a tooth in! I am horrified, begging an inspector to figure out why this restaurant smells like rotting and decaying sewage. read more

Coming back for brunch ASAP! The French toast was insanely good. Service was awesome and conveniently located in Palm Harbor. This restaurant is everything I need and want when it comes to the ideal brunch spot! read more

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Pretty solid spot with good food and giant drinks. Service was friendly but was a little blundering. Came here with my sister for dinner on a Saturday. We arrived pretty early to ensure we had a table (at around 5:30 pm) and were promptly seated at a high-top. When we arrived, most tables were empty but by the time we left at 7 pm, pretty much all the tables were full so it definitely gets busy! One of the reasons we decided to come here was for the margarita flights-- for $20 you get 3 margaritas that are smaller than if you ordered a standard one here, but at any other restaurant I would call 3 normal margaritas! They have a variety of different fruit options, which is fun, and all the fruit margaritas we got had fresh muddled fruit included. My sister tried the strawberry jalapeno, blueberry, and mango while I got a basil jalapeno margarita. They were all delicious. Food-wise, we got the dip flight with queso, guac, and the Caribbean avocado salsa. The salsas were all tasty and the chips that are served at the restaurant are good quality. For my dinner, I tried the tamales-- they come already taken out of their corn husk and slathered in a mayo-based sauce + tomatoes. I thought the tamales were just ok but not something I would seek out again. Our server was friendly and food came fast. The only problem was that the server mis-remembered our order. He keyed in duck quesadillas instead of duck tacos for my sister, and completely forgot to put in my tamales until he was reminded. read more

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One of those places that I am upset I didn't try it sooner! Ordered some house margaritas and wow they are huge! We also ordered before 5 on Friday and they were only 5 bucks each. We both got tacos with rice and beans. My barbacoa tacos were amazing, their sauces on it are so good! Cute atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff, indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Let me save you time and money. Just don't bother. Went on a Tuesday, no one greeted us, half the tables were dirty, there was no one there, poor service , we decided to stay because in the past we had a good experience, but this time not at all. And I gather there's something going on. They added a 20% tip which we really did not agree to at all. Very slow took 30 minutes to get our food and we were the only ones in the restaurant. read more

The food and service were okay...nothing exceptional. The restaurant added a mandatory 20% fee plus a 3% credit card fee. My total bill was $68 for four tacos and one cocktail. From my perspective, it was expensive and I wouldn't recommend the restaurant. read more

After a long day working around our park, another couple and us needed to unwind and enjoy. That we did at the Salty Lime Cantina! Their margaritas are PHENOMENAL and at Happy Hour only $5. You have a large variety to choose from...18 flavors! My wife and friend had the coconut. I had the pomegranate and pineapple. Really, Really good. Then we had Sadie our waitress who was PHENOMENAL. Her recommendations were spot on. We had the Cantina Bowl with shredded pork and the carnitas taco with shredded pork. All in all just a great place to unwind. It was a cool day so we did the inside. It was also early so it wasn't too packed. That's the only thing...if it would have been crowded then probably a 4 star as the tables are fairly close to each other. Outside would be the way to go! However anytime you are looking for a GREAT Happy Hour Margarita, this is THE place. read more

Unassuming on the outside. The staff is friendly, with outstanding service. The food is excellent with large portions. I'm glad I don't live close because I would put weight on, the food is so good. read more

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The restaurant charges a MANDATORY 20% "service fee" in an apparent bid to offset their labor costs onto tips. This in a roadside shack type setup with plastic water tumblers. The server we spoke to said that they were paid $1.00 per hour plus tips (whatever portion of that 20% they actually see). I feel for their staff... they are being taken advantage of. I can't speak to the food because once we saw the fee we left. We will never return, and further, will warn everyone we encounter to do the same. It's a shame, because without that fee it was exactly the type of pay point and vibe you expected. With the fee... HELL no. read more

I have gone to Salty Lime often. Last time I went food was not as good but I thought it was just an off night. Went again 2 days ago. Service was not great. Waitress wasn't really listening to the order requests. I always get a mojito and love them. Very disappointing it lacked flavor. The other drinks were so bad (tequila drinks) the other members of my party didn't even drink them. I hate the new limited menu. Food was just okay. I am looking for a New Mexican place to frequent. read more

The service was excellent! I had my Mom with me and she was fussy about the volume of the music. It was a Sunday afternoon so upon her request they turned it down slightly. Thanks for that! Sorry to kill the mood. We really enjoyed our food. Mom had a shrimp salad on fried avocado which she had never had before and really enjoyed. I had the portobello mushroom tacos which had a cilantro jicama slaw - delicious! We shared a generous and delicious blackberry margarita. What a great place - I can't wait to come back! read more

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This was truly awful. We brought in visitors from out of town because they wanted to try it. We were very hesitant because the last time we went there we were surprised by a mandatory 20% gratuity on ALL checks. The service was slow after we were seated but eventually had our drink order taken. After we waited for an hour and a half for our food while two nearby tables who sat after we did were served and the tables turned and served again on our third request for the manager our food started to come out. We were not all served at the same time and the manager "Cameron" still did not show. After our fifth request for the manager one of our party had to physically go find him. He said he was too busy with being one person short in the kitchen to come talk to us. He said he might have put one or two tickets in front of us and that was his fault not the servers. He smirked the entire time he spoke with us. This was my worst restaurant experience in decades and I travel for a living. Under no circumstances do I recommend anyone go to this restaurant. read more

very kind service.. quality of food could improve undoubtedly.. very strong oder inside the restaurant, be prepared to eat outside. read more

Chips, salsa, and side of queso were good, the burrito and the children's taco were flavorless.

Awful experience--we walked out and went to Juan's instead. I was prepared to accept the standard 20% charge for an "exceptional staff experience," but what we got was the opposite. The bathroom had dead bugs, the salsa tasted like canned crushed tomatoes dumped in a bowl, and the rim was covered in juices that dripped all over the table and onto our laps when it was served. The margaritas had to be sent back twice because there was stuff floating in them. Absolutely unacceptable. read more

Not as pleasant as it used to be. It appears there's a lot of staff changes. Food not as good.

Great Vibe - Great Food Here for 1st time- people were friendly and great help! Food was absolutely bomb! We will be back next time we travel through! read more

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Service horrible. Food over priced. Chips very salty. Needs management!! Champagne glass dirty with food!!

I was told how wonderful this place was....well the food was good but that was all. service was terrible we got the wrong food, it took so long for Tacos we ate what we got. We couldn't get our server's attention to get more drinks. Took a long time to get the food and even longer to get the bill. they automatically add 20%tip and 3% if you use a cc or debit card. which they can do legally for a CC but not debit or cash. they never came back to check us out so I deducted the 3% and left the cash on the table. Oh yes there were 2 of us but the bigger tables got our servers attention...I guess because the auto 20%tip was going to be more. WON'T BE GOING BACK! read more

Limited menu, watered down margaritas, stale chips with a tiny bowl of salsa for 2 people, expensive menu, bad service and automatic 18% gratuity added to the tab. read more

Over priced for the food. 2 of our drinks were horrible. Waitress disappeared and never asked if we or food ok. $7 extra for skirt steak for only a few tiny pieces of meat. Burrito basically was a rice burrito for $26.00. Hair in my friends food and manager didn't bother coming out until we specifically asked for him. First and last time visiting this business. read more

Great spot to sit outside and have a GIANT margarita! I just got a standard margo and it was terrific. I also highly recommend the hippie tacos. They're filled with all sorts of veggies and are drizzled with an absolutely delicious sauce! The service was pretty good. And the indoor dining room is huge. read more