News Summary
Lime & Salt Taqueria, a well-known Mexican restaurant, is set to open a new location in Baltimore’s Riverside neighborhood this December. The restaurant will fill the space previously held by Park Bench Pub, offering a cozy dining area and a menu rich in traditional Mexican cuisine. With specialties including lamb birria tacos and a diverse drink selection, the new location promises to delight local food lovers. Co-owner Cesar Flores has confirmed the opening date will be announced soon.
Riverside, Baltimore to Welcome New Mexican Restaurant in December
Lime & Salt Taqueria, a popular Mexican restaurant originally based in Anne Arundel County, is expanding its presence to Baltimore with a new location set to open in mid-December. The restaurant will be situated at 1749 Belt St. in the Riverside neighborhood, filling the space formerly occupied by Park Bench Pub, which closed three years ago.
Details of the New Location
The upcoming Lime & Salt Taqueria will feature a dining area with approximately 40 seats, providing a cozy environment for patrons. The restaurant’s interior will undergo recent renovations, with design elements led by Kristina Flores. The space will include a bar, table seating, and televisions suitable for sports viewing. The establishment’s opening is confirmed for mid-December, with the specific date to be announced by co-owner Cesar Flores.
Menu Offerings and Specialties
The restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine emphasizing fresh ingredients and family-style recipes. The menu includes classic and house tacos, street tacos, tamales, burritos (offered in wrap or bowl formats), and fajitas. The signature item highlights lamb birria tacos, a specialty inspired by Cesar Flores’s hometown of Texcoco, Mexico.
The taco selection features a variety of options including al pastor pork, barbacoa, carne asada, shredded chicken tinga, chorizo, grilled steak, beer-battered fish, shrimp, brisket, beef tongue, and vegetarian choices. Burritos on the menu come in six different combinations, including the Diego burrito, which is influenced by California burritos.
Additional menu items include chips and salsa, queso, soups, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and fajitas. The restaurant will also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 4 PM, showcasing dishes like huevos rancheros and breakfast burritos.
Bar and Beverage Selection
Armed with bartending expertise, co-owner Aaron Holmes will oversee the bar, which will feature fresh-squeezed juices, raw sugar, and agave sweetener. The drink menu will include a variety of margaritas, sangrias, a mezcal old fashioned, ranch water, and other Mexican cocktails, complemented by Mexican beers and wine.
Operating Hours and Additional Information
The new location will be open on Tuesdays from 4 PM to 10 PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 10 PM, Fridays from 11 AM to 11 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM to 11 PM, and Sundays from 9 AM to 6 PM. The restaurant will remain closed on Mondays.
Lime & Salt Taqueria was established in Odenton, Maryland, in 2021 by Cesar Flores, Kristina Flores, and Aaron Holmes. Cesar Flores, a former professional soccer player, brought his culinary expertise to the venture, emphasizing authentic Mexican flavors and fresh ingredients. The upcoming Baltimore location marks the restaurant’s first expansion beyond its original Maryland base.
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Additional Resources
- WBAL TV: Lime & Salt Taqueria Expansion
- SouthBMore: Lime & Salt Taqueria Coming to Riverside
- Baltimore Sun: New Restaurants to Open
- The Banner: Tacos in Howard County
- Wikipedia: Restaurant
- Google Search: Mexican restaurants in Baltimore
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