Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria — tacos in Costa Mesa, CA

Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria

4.6· 193 Google reviews·$$·East Side Costa Mesa

Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria is a Costa Mesa, CA taco spot in the East Side Costa Mesa area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 193 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
193
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • Highly rated by locals
  • Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • Good for casual tacos
  • Located in East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
  • Plenty of community reviews

Order like a local

  • Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria serve?+

Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria located?+

Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria is at 350 E 17th St #2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA, in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, California.

Is Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria good?+

Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria has a 4.6★ average across 193 Google reviews — loved by locals by Costa Mesa taco standards.

How expensive is Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria?+

Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Costa Mesa taquería.

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