Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria
Mexican · Costa Mesa
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What to order
from the menuEsquites
Charred local corn, cotija, lime, smoke.
For the Table$10
Guacamole
House-made chips, hand-pressed avocado, citrus, jalapeno, garlic crunch, served with house-made chips
Additional Food Items$7.50
Queso
House-made chips, white cheddar, Thai chili, cilantro, mint, green onion, served with house-made chips.
Additional Food Items$7
Salt & Lime Chips and Salsa
House-made chips, charred salsa.
For the Table$7
Fried Oyster Burrito/Bowl
Crispy Pacific Oyster, ritz cracker, meyer lemon aioli, sweet corn, tear drop pepper, basil
Burritos & Burrito Bowls$18
Citrus Marinated Chicken
Shredded romaine, pico de gallo, lime crema, cotija, micro cilantro.
Burritos & Burrito Bowls$15
Mexican — food to try
1 on this menuElote✓ On the menu · $10
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.
Here it's “Esquites”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
For the Table
- Salt & Lime Chips and SalsaHouse-made chips, charred salsa.$7.00
- Salt & Lime Chips and GuacamoleHand-pressed avocado, citrus, jalapeno, garlic crunch.$9.00
- Salt & Lime Chips and QuesoWhite cheddar, Thai chili, cilantro, mint, green onion.$8.50
- EsquitesCharred local corn, cotija, lime, smoke.$10.00
- Crispy Brussel SproutsLime, shaved manchego, pomegranate, pepita crunch$10.00
- Chipotle Chicken WingsHoney butter, smoked chipotle, lime, herb aioli$14.00
- Poke NachosAhi tuna, soy, grilled mango, toasted sesame, avocado, togarashi.$16.00
- Seasoned FriesCrispy French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, or Half Half. Trio of Sauces$8.00
- Seasoned White RiceSimmered White Rice$4.00
- Seasoned White RiceSimmered White Rice$8.00
- Simmered Black BeansSimmered Black Beans$4.00
- Simmered Black BeansSimmered Black Beans$8.00
Salads
- SeasonalMixed lettuces, tomato, pickled onion, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno-avocado dressing.$9.00
- Grilled CaesarBaby tomato, manchego, crispy corn, chipotle Caesar dressing.$9.00
Tacos
- Fried Oyster TacoCrispy Pacific Oyster, ritz cracker, meyer lemon aioli, sweet corn, tear drop pepper, basil$8.50
- Citrus Marinated ChickenShredded romaine, pico de gallo, cotija, micro cilantro.$7.00
- Crispy Chicken TenderHot honey, kale slaw, crushed peanuts.$7.00
- Slow Braised Short RibBaby arugula, horseradish cream, pickled red onion, crispy potato.$9.50
- PepperedWagyu Ribeye SteakPickled shallot, garlic aioli, lemon arugula, blistered shishito.$9.50
- Apple Braised Pork BellyCarrot slaw, pea shoot, crispy shallot.$7.50
- Citrus Chipotle ShrimpShredded romaine, guac, cotija, charred pineapple.$8.50
- Grilled SalmonRomaine, smoked tomato aioli, fried avocado, pickled fresno chile.$8.50
- Seared Yellowtailtogarashi, yuzu aioli, wakame, pickled ginger, crispy garlic$8.50
- Tempura Local HalibutSpicy mayo, purple cabbage slaw, cracked pepper, micro cilantro.$8.50
- Spicy Tuna TacoHand chopped ahi tuna, chili oil, crispy rice, eel sauce, kanikama, negi$8.50
- Confit of Mushroom TrioLemon arugula, manchego crumb, fried rosemary$6.50
- Charred Sweet Potato (V)VHoney, lime arugula, avocado, cotija, toasted almond.$6.50
Burritos & Burrito Bowls
- Fried Oyster Burrito/BowlCrispy Pacific Oyster, ritz cracker, meyer lemon aioli, sweet corn, tear drop pepper, basil$18.00
- Citrus Marinated ChickenShredded romaine, pico de gallo, lime crema, cotija, micro cilantro.$15.00
- Crispy Chicken TenderHot honey, kale slaw, crushed peanuts.$15.00
- Slow Braised Short RibBaby arugula, horseradish cream, pickled red onion, crispy potato.$20.00
- Peppered Wagyu Ribeye SteakPickled shallot, garlic aioli, lemon arugula, blistered shishito pepper.$20.00
- Apple Braised Pork BellyCarrot slaw, pea tendril, crispy shallot.$16.00
- Citrus Chipotle ShrimpShredded romaine, guac, cotija, charred pineapple.$18.00
- Seared Yellowtail BurritoTogarashi, yuzu aioli, wakame, pickled ginger, crispy garlic$18.00
- Grilled SalmonRomaine, smoked tomato aioli, fried avocado, pickled fresno chile.$18.00
- Tempura Local HalibutSpicy mayo, purple cabbage slaw, cracked pepper, micro cilantro.$18.00
- Spicy Tuna Burrito/BowlHand chopped ahi tuna, chili oil, crispy rice, eel sauce, kanikama, negi$18.00
- Confit of Mushroom TrioLemon arugula, manchego crumb, fried rosemary$14.00
- Charred Sweet PotatoHoney, lime arugula, avocado, toasted almond, cotija.$14.00
Dessert
- Housemade CookieBaked fresh daily.$4.00
- Horchata Ice Cream SundaeHouse-made dulce de leche, strawberry, vanilla whip, candied peanut$10.00
For the Pups
- Doggie BowlChicken, carrot, sweet potato.$5.50
Additional Food Items
- Citrus Salt & Lime ChipsHouse-made chips, charred salsa.$5.50
- GuacamoleHouse-made chips, hand-pressed avocado, citrus, jalapeno, garlic crunch, served with house-made chips$7.50
- QuesoHouse-made chips, white cheddar, Thai chili, cilantro, mint, green onion, served with house-made chips.$7.00
- Street TacosAny taco on our main menu$5.00
Catering - Taco & Burrito Box
- Surf Box - Taco4 grilled salmon, 4 tempura local halibut, 4 citrus chipotle shrimp.$102.00
- Surf Box - Burrito2 grilled salmon, 2 tempura local halibut 2 citrus chipotle shrimp.$108.00
- Turf Box - Taco6 peppered ribeye steak, 6 slow-braised short ribs.$111.00
- Turf Box - Burrito3 peppered ribeye steak, 3 slow-braised short ribs.$117.00
- Surf & Turf Box - Taco2 grilled salmon, 2 citrus chipotle shrimp, 2 tempura local halibut, 3 peppered ribeye 3 slow braised short rib.$107.00
- Surf & Turf Box - Burrito1 grilled salmon,1 citrus chipotle shrimp, 1 tempura local halibut,1 peppered ribeye 2 slow braised short rib.$112.00
- Chicken Box - Taco6 crispy chicken tenders, 6 citrus marinated chicken.$89.00
- Chicken Box - Burrito3 crispy chicken tender, 3 citrus marinated chicken.$90.00
- Party Box - Taco1 of each taco on the menu.$99.00
- Party Box - Burrito1 marinated chicken, crispy chicken, 1 pork belly, 1 short rib,1 salmon, 1 sweet potato.$94.00
- Veggie Box - Taco6 charred sweet potatoes, 6 confit of mushroom trio.$81.00
- Veggie Box - Burrito3 charred sweet potatoes, 3 confit of mushroom trio.$81.00
Large Sides
- Charred Salsa (GF, V)GF · VCharred salsa. Served with our house-made citrus & lime chips.$14.00
- Small Batch Guacamole (GF, V)GF · VHand-pressed avocado, citrus, jalapeno, garlic crunch. Served with our house-made citrus & lime chips.$18.00
- Queso (GF, V)GF · VWhite cheddar, Thai chile, cilantro, mint, green onion. Served with our house-made citrus & lime chips.$17.00
- Esquites (GF, V)GF · VCharred local corn, cotija, lime, smoke.$20.00
Salads (Catering/Large)
- Caesar (GF)GFBaby tomato, manchego, crispy corn, chipotle Caesar dressing.$18.00
- Seasonal (GF, V)GF · VMixed lettuces, tomato, pickled onion, cotija, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño-avocado dressing.$18.00
350 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
