Salt + Lime Del Mar

4.4

202 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

Mexican cuisine elevated to new heights, blending traditional flavors with modern flair to deliver a truly sensory dining experience.

Located in the heart of Del Mar, with stunning ocean views as your backdrop, our menu celebrates the diverse and vibrant flavors of Mexico. From mouthwatering tacos to fresh, zesty seafood ceviches, every dish is crafted to surprise and delight. Whether you’re gathering with friends or enjoying an intimate dinner, Salt & Lime offers the perfect mix of high-energy ambiance and culinary excellence.

Expect the unexpected—because too much of a good thing is never enough! Indulge in our unforgettable Espresso Martini or let our Oaxaca Old Fashion warm your soul—cocktails that are as unique as your experience with us.

Breakfast is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Join us for Reverse Happy Hour every Friday and Saturday from 9 PM to 11 PM, where the night gets even brighter with irresistible drinks and bites.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 925-7093
Website
https://saltandlimesd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1201 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for happy hour Monday - Sunday from 2:30 - 5:30 for $6 beers, $10 Margaritas and discounted bites. Friday and Saturday, happy hour is at our cocktail area only!

Home made chips & salsa
red and green salsa | homemade chips
Guacamole Salt & Lime
fresh guacamole | homemade chips | chili oil | cilantro baby
- chicharron 4$4.00
- steak chicharron 6$6.00
- panela cheese 5$5.00
Queso Fundido
melted cheese | homemade tortillas
- chicharron 4$4.00
- steak chicharron 6$6.00
- mushrooms 4$4.00
Sweet & Sour Popcorn Shrimp
crispy shrimp | chipotle mayo | ancho sweet & sour | sesame seeds
Steak Chicharron Huarache
home made corn tortilla | refried beans | avocado salsa | shredded lettuce | crema | radish
Bone Marrow Quesadilla
home made corn tortilla | melted cheese | grilled bone marrow | onion | cilantro | red salsa
Potato Taquitos
mashed potato | shredded lettuce | crema | cotija cheese | pickled onions | green salsa

Salads

Cesar Salad
roman lettuce | bacon | crispy onions | serrano | sourdough shaving croutons | parmesan cheese flakes | house cesar dressing
- chicken$0.00
- steak$0.00
- salmon$0.00
- shrimp$0.00
Roasted Vegetables
quinoa | carrot | sweet potato | bell peppers | black olives | onions | tomato | cotija cheese | sesame seeds | crispy onions | baby cilantro | cumin vinaigrette
Salt & Lime Salad
mixed greens | queso panela | toasted almonds | tomato cherry | mandarins | green apple | avocado | cumin vinaigrette

Tostadas

Sinaloa Style Tostada
shrimp | tuna | sinaloa black marinate | serrano | cucumber | cilantro | avocado | cashew cream
Won-Tostada
marinated tuna | chipotle mayo | avocado | pickled onion | sesame seeds | chives | masago
Nopalita Tostada
grilled cactus | pico de gallo | queso cotija | avocado | cilantro | sikilpak

Tacos

Mr. Asparagus
house made tortillas | marinated miso grilled asparagus | grilled butternut squash | crispy quinoa | pumpkin seeds | shiro miso sauce | chili oil
Chicken Al-Pastor
house made tortillas | crispy melted cheese | pineapple salsa | guacamole | pickled onions | tahini sauce
Quesabirria
house made tortillas | slow-cooked beef birria | crispy cheese | onion | cilantro | birria consome
Taco Mi-Rey
house made tortillas | grilled shrimp | crispy melted cheese | bacon | mixed cabbage | chipotle mayo | ancho sweet & sour | jalapeño
Asada
house made tortillas | marinated steak | avocado | salsa matcha | Crispy onion | cilantro | onion
Baja Fish
house made tortillas | mahi-mahi | mixed cabbage | pico de gallo | creamy cilantro | mango habanero sweet sauce

Ceviche

Heart of Palm
chayote | heart of palm | sweet potato | cashew cream | citrus vinaigrette | micro cilantro | tomato cherry | avocado
Ceviche a La Mexicana
mahi-mahi | leche de tigre | tomato cherry | pickled onions | avocado | chili powder & oil
Ceviche Yucatan
shrimp | fish | onions | tomato | cilantro | radish | orange lime base | creamy cilantro
Aguachile Negro
cured shrimp | black aguachile sauce | cucumber | pickled onions | shrimp oil

Mains

Cafe Mexico City Steak
Salt & Lime signature grilled ribeye | Mexico City style butter | patatas bravas on the side
Chicken Milanesa
crispy breaded chicken | green and red salsa | radish
White Mole + Mushroom
mushroom medley | aromatic green oil | traditional white mole | chili powder | micro cilantro
Salmon Del Mar
quinoa | mango habanero sweet sauce | pineapple pico de gallo | chili oil

Sides

Jalapeño mashed potato
Patatas Bravas
Esquites
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Side of Tortillas
Side Salsa

What 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salt + Lime Del Mar impresses with a "unique menu" and "wonderful surprises" in its creative Mexican dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing tacos" and "excellent service". The outdoor ambiance is vibrant, though chilly at times. Overall, it's a "fun, trendy restaurant" with "super friendly staff" and "delicious food" that leaves diners eager to return.

202 Reviews

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Arash
VIP
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food is pretty good. However, service leaves a lot to be desired. We went there on a windy day and they don’t have heaters at some of the tables. Our waiter did not bother moving us to another table although they had other open tables. Disappointing experience. Will not go back.
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charles
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My family went here for dinner and enjoyed the restaurant. The ambiance and service were very nice
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Margie
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch and overall experience at Salt and Lime. Everyone’s food was delicious, the margaritas amazing, great service, and beautiful view. Can’t ask for more!
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Kristin
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ate here with my son and husband. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. The queso fundido with mushrooms was excellent. The homemade corn tortillas were delicious as was the cheese and mushrooms. The chips and salsa were very good too. Chips appeared to be made out of those yummy corn tortillas. I had a virgin margarita and it was also excellent. Made with their home made syrup. It was basically just a limeade without the alcohol, but nonetheless delicious. We all had tacos. I ordered the fish taco, carne asada taco and Al pastor. The tacos were very large, I was only able to eat 1 1/2, and that was pushing it. So I didn’t try the asada taco. They looked so delicious, but the two I ate were lacking in flavor. They both kind of tasted bland. I couldn’t even taste the spices on the Al pastor at all, Nor was there much pineapple. I tried adding flavor with the green salsa and habanero sauce, but it didn’t do much for me. Tamarindo down the street had much better mahi/octopus taco. I probably won’t go back for their tacos, but would return for the other items, and try something different for my entree. Food was a little expensive too. Service was ok. I have definitely had much better attentive and friendly service in San Diego. My water was left empty a lot and the hostess was not friendly.
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Evan
San Diego
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Expensive. Service was good. Four is an 8. Portions aren’t very big. Waitress played word Gabe’s with the chips, and we ended up with guac and chips… $12 later…
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Louise
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful dinner. Unique menu, very fresh and wonderfully balanced.
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Greg
VIP
San Diego
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great--nice spot, and the food was not bad at all.
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Georges
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks and amazing tacos! The bone marrow quesadilla is amazing!
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John
VIP
San Diego
72 reviews
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It has a clever, imaginative menu, but not comfort food—mostly open air so cold on breezy cool days even with heaters.
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Stephanie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal ever !! Wish I could go back!!🙌🏻🙌🏻 tacos and queso are amazing!!
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Salt + Lime Del Mar is rated 4.4 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

1201 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

Neighborhood
Del Mar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://saltandlimesd.com/
Phone number
(858) 925-7093

Salt + Lime Del Mar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Happy Hour!

Pa'compartir

Home made chips & salsa

Guacamole Salt & Lime

Queso Fundido

Sweet & Sour Popcorn Shrimp

Steak Chicharron Huarache

Bone Marrow Quesadilla

Potato Taquitos

Salads

Cesar Salad

Roasted Vegetables

Salt & Lime Salad

Tostadas

Sinaloa Style Tostada

Won-Tostada

Nopalita Tostada

Tacos

Mr. Asparagus

Chicken Al-Pastor

Quesabirria

Taco Mi-Rey

Asada

Baja Fish

Ceviche

Heart of Palm

Ceviche a La Mexicana

Ceviche Yucatan

Aguachile Negro

Mains

Cafe Mexico City Steak

Chicken Milanesa

White Mole + Mushroom

Salmon Del Mar

Sides

Jalapeño mashed potato

Patatas Bravas

Esquites

Mexican Rice

Refried Beans

Side of Tortillas

Side Salsa

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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