News Summary
Lime & Salt Taqueria, a Maryland-based Mexican restaurant, is set to open a new location in Riverside, Baltimore by mid-December. The restaurant will feature seating for about 40 guests and offer a diverse menu of authentic Mexican cuisine, including traditional tacos, burritos, and brunch options on weekends. Managed by co-owner Cesar Flores and a skilled team, the new establishment aims to provide an authentic dining experience while continuing to expand its presence in Maryland.
Riverside, Baltimore: Lime & Salt Taqueria Announces Mid-December Opening of New Location
This December, a popular Maryland-based Mexican restaurant is expanding its presence to Baltimore. Lime & Salt Taqueria, which originally opened in Anne Arundel County in 2021, is set to open a new location in Riverside, Baltimore, by mid-December. The new restaurant will be housed at 1749 Belt St., in a space that was formerly occupied by Park Bench Pub, which closed three years ago.
Details of the New Restaurant
The upcoming Lime & Salt Taqueria will offer seating for approximately 40 guests. The interior design has been recently renovated, with styling touches led by Kristina Flores, co-owner and wife of Cesar Flores. The space will include bar and table seating, along with televisions to accommodate sports viewing. The restaurant will operate with specific hours throughout the week, opening Tuesday through Sunday, and remaining closed on Mondays.
Menu Offerings and Culinary Focus
Lime & Salt focuses primarily on authentic Mexican cuisine made with fresh ingredients, often used in home cooking. Its menu features a variety of traditional dishes including house and street tacos, tamales, burritos (served as wraps or in bowls), and fajitas. The menu showcases a broad selection of taco options such as al pastor pork, barbacoa, carne asada, shredded chicken tinga, chorizo, grilled steak, beer-battered fish and shrimp, brisket, beef tongue, and vegetarian choices.
Signature dishes include lamb birria tacos and six different burrito and burrito bowl combinations. Among these is the Diego burrito, which contains carne asada, beans, french fries, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese, highlighting American influences in some offerings. The menu also features chips and salsa, queso, soups, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and fajitas, providing a wide variety of options for customers.
Brunch and Beverage Selections
On weekends, Lime & Salt will host brunch service from 9 AM to 4 PM. Brunch menu items include huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, and a Mexican omelette. The beverage program emphasizes tequila-based drinks, with a selection of margaritas in flavors such as lime, mango, pomegranate, and guava. Additionally, the bar offers sangrias, a mezcal old-fashioned, ranch water, and other Mexican cocktails. A variety of Mexican beers and wines will also be available.
Management and Staff
Aaron Holmes, who brings bartending experience to the team, will oversee the bar operations. His expertise will be reflected in the menu’s focus on fresh-squeezed juices and agave sweeteners. Cesar Flores, a former professional soccer player from Texcoco, Mexico, is a co-owner of Lime & Salt. Alongside Kristina Flores and Aaron Holmes, the restaurant’s management team is committed to offering authentic and simple Mexican dishes, reflecting culinary traditions of Texcoco.
Background and Company History
Established in Odenton, Maryland, in 2021, Lime & Salt Taqueria was founded by Cesar Flores, Kristina Flores, and Aaron Holmes. Cesar Flores, hailing from Texcoco, Mexico, has infused the menu with traditional flavors influenced by his background, emphasizing straightforward dishes rooted in home cooking.
Operating Hours and Future Plans
The new location’s planned operating hours are as follows:
- Tuesday: 4 PM – 10 PM
- Wednesday & Thursday: 11 AM – 10 PM
- Friday: 11 AM – 11 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM – 11 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Closed on Mondays
The opening of Lime & Salt in Baltimore aims to bring its authentic Mexican cuisine and vibrant atmosphere to a new customer base, continuing its growth in Maryland’s culinary scene.
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- WBAL TV: Lime & Salt Taqueria Expansion
- Wikipedia: Mexican Cuisine
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mexican Food
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