Healthy Burritos at Lime
We had heard rave reviews about Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on Alton Road in South Beach for years, but could never spot the place on trips to South Beach. The tiny storefront and unobtrusive sign never seemed to catch our eye. This week, we swore we would find it, and thanks to a little lunch time traffic, we did! When we got there, the line stretched out the door, which isn't a huge indicator, since the actual restaurant space is quite small, but it gave us a chance to scope out the clientele. People of all walks of life happily munched away at burritos, tacos and salads, while listening to Y100. Feeling guilty for a week of indulgent eating, we opted for the South Beach burrito — a low-carb wrap, lower-fat jack and cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo and fresh lettuce. Our friend Catherine ordered the same and we were handed gigantic plastic lime slices (order numbers) to place on our table. While we waited, we soaked up the ambiance of Lime's airy and cozy outdoor patio. White and pink oleander lines the Chicago brick patio and an absolutely enormous lime green umbrella blocks the South Florida sun. Catherine summed up the laid-back atmosphere best, saying “I feel like I'm in Mexico." The burritos promptly arrived on cast-iron skillets with a side of "hot" chips, which were actually a bit soggy and lukewarm, but they served the purpose of transporting the excellent guacamole to our mouths. The South Beach burrito tasted a bit bland, but that may have been a result of our ordering choice rather than the cook's skills. In the future, we'll opt for a higher-fat entree and skip the chips.
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill [MenuPages]
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill [Official Site]
