Limon & Sal Broomfield — Restaurant in Broomfield

Eat here! It just opened, and I want it to succeed and stay around so I can eat here for a long time. Limón y Sal has a small menu of really good Mexican food in an attractive, simply-decorated space (see photos). Keywords: a light, simple, fresh, clean take on Mexican food. The style is that of the Jalisco region of Mexico. I had the Red Enchiladas, my wife chicken flautas.

The Enchiladas (see pic) looked and tasted wonderful. They had a simple and tasty red sauce, containing pistachios in some form (I didn't taste it as such), an appropriate amount of chicken (not little, but not crazy either) in fresh corn tortillas folded flat, not rolled into a tube - a new one on me, but very nice. They came with rice and refried beans. You need to taste these to appreciate them; clearly Mexican but such high quality you will be amazed.

The flautas were crispy, again with the right amount of chicken, and flavorful, served with green (milder) and red (hotter) dipping sauces.

At our second trip, I had the Birria, a dish I'd never had before. It's a soup, shredded beef in a richly-flavored broth. Seriously, the broth was great.

The rice was, well, rice. Plain and white, with a little green garnish. The refried beans tasted fine, but the beans had gone through a blender. I personally prefer it with some whole beans still present, but this tasted good.

Overall, a great experience. We're in particular looking forward to their Chilaquiles; we've not had them since we left Austin 10 years ago.

Their hours are breakfast to early-ish dinner, early morning to 7 PM. The name actually means "lime and salt", which surprised us; we didn't know "limón" was "lime" in Spanish - and were informed it really means both; when you mean lemon specifically it's "yellow lime" ("limón amarillo"). I never knew that. [Later edit: Apparently this varies by the region of Mexico you come from.] Anyway, it's clearly because they have a wide selection of Tequila, and obviously want to sell...

Dining here was like visiting the uncanny valley of Mexican cuisine—where familiar names were given to strange, unrecognizable creations that bore only the faintest whisper of their heritage. This was not fusion. This was confusion served lukewarm with a side of colonial guilt.

The rice was a particular triumph of audacity over authenticity. Stark white and blander than unsweetened oatmeal, it sat on the plate like an afterthought—bereft of cumin, cilantro, tomato, or soul. It was as white as the person who conceived this menu, and just as unfamiliar with what Mexican food actually tastes like.

Each dish felt like a love letter to mediocrity, penned by someone whose closest brush with spice was once walking past a chili display at Trader Joe’s. The flavors—if one could call them that—were timid, as though each ingredient had been politely asked not to offend.

My steak was cooked to a unifirm well done, yet stylized with grill marks, as if the goal were to hide any trace of blood from weak constitutions and even weaker palates. Any flavor that might have once existed had been seared into submission—out of fear, perhaps, that someone might taste something.

And yet, the service was fantastic. The waitress was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, as were those in the semi-open kitchen, smiling broadly as if blissfully unaware of the cultural crimes being committed just inches away.

This meal was not an homage—it was a haunting. A ghost of culture, scrubbed clean and sanitized for fragile palates. In this grim culinary dystopia, the only thing truly south of the border was...

Limon & Sal in Broomfield, CO, is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic, scratch-made Mexican flavors. The bright, colorful location creates a welcoming atmosphere. Standout dishes include the Tres Leches French Toast, a heavenly breakfast-dessert fusion, and the Breakfast Burritos filled with fresh ingredients. For lunch, the Birria Tacos in street taco style, accompanied by a flavorful consommé for dipping, are a must-try.

The margarita flight, featuring classic, mango, and strawberry options, is spectacular and expertly crafted. They also offer great coffee options to complement any meal. Don’t miss Alejandro, the bull sculpture that holds shots, adding a unique touch to your visit. Service is friendly and attentive. Limon & Sal combines tradition and taste beautifully, making it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. Highly...