Sal Y Limon is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Vancouver. Located on the corner between Kingsway and Fraser – across from Osteria Savio Volpe and Matchstick Coffee Roasters. This unassuming restaurant offers hearty burritos, tortas, tacos, quesadillas, huaraches, taquitos and more.

Aside from the constant line up, this Mexican cantina is spacious. It is lively, welcoming and casual. There is even a kid play area for your littles.

To enhance your experience, there is a self serve sauce station with a rainbow of spiciness. My favorite remains to be jalapeno, avocado, and Arbol.

A thirst quenching Jarritos Guava soda is the perfect pairing to my tacos.

Sal Y Limon Menu offers gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options also. Each taco is goes for only $2.25 or $2.75 with cheese. On the table today are Al Pastor (marinated pork with pineapple with cheese), Fish (battered, deep fried basa), Lengua (beef tongue) and Cochinita Pibil ( slow roasted spicy pork with cheese). The possibilities are endless and every time we come here, we always order something different. These 4-inch corn tortilla, comes with onions and cilantro but you can add your choice of filling.

Also on the menu are burritos, tortas, quesadillas, huaraches, taquitos and more should you prefer something more substantial.

If you’ve never been to Sal Y Limon, you are missing out. The tacos here are very tasty and I highly recommend them.

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Sal Y Limon
URL: http://www.salylimon.ca
Cuisine: Mexican
Hours:
Mon 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Tue 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wed 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Thu 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Fri 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sat 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sun 11:30 am – 9:00 pm

701 Kingsway Street #5, Vancouver, BC V5T 2R7
(604) 677-4247

Between December 8 – 10, Sabores CDMX events and Mexico City Flavor will see three of Mexico City’s top chefs take over the kitchens of three Vancouver restaurants: Chef Andrea Carlson’s Burdock & Co. will host Chef Mario Espinosa; Cacao’s Chef Jefferson Alvarez will cook with Chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo; and Chef Tret Jordan will share the kitchen at Homer Street Cafe and Bar with Chef José Manuel Baños.

SABORES CDMX – Mexico City Flavors is a Food Festival seeking to promote the current and growing Gastronomic movement that’s happening in our city to international enthusiasts.
It is focused on providing a unique culinary experience showcasing the best of traditional and contemporary Mexican Cuisine, bringing our most influential and trendy Chefs to your city.
Our ultimate goal is to catch the attention of the people in the cities we visit, and to encourage them to start their own dining experience in Mexico City.

About the Chef

Chef Mario Espinosa of La Encomienda Polanco was born into a family of cooks, and began his career in the kitchen where his father worked as a chef. In 2005 he began working in kitchens under Chef Enrique Olvera, known as one of the world’s best chefs. Chef Espinosa has made a name for himself as a consultant, corporate chef, and as the owner of K’u’uk, named Travel & Leisure’s Best New Restaurant of 2013. He now oversees the kitchens of Rosa Sur 32º and Mexico City’s La Encomienda, where he specializes in regional ingredients cooked by traditional methods.

I’m so glad that the snow storm hadn’t ruined our intimate evening at Burdock & Co. We started the evening with a few cocktails and and Naturalist wines. For those of you looking for a non-alcoholic beverage, option for the refreshing and fragrant Lavender’s Blue – lavender and hibiscus flower, lemon, grapefruit and hops bitters, sparkling water. Yes, you can even ask about adding some gin!

Grilled beets and potatoes: a warm and earthy salad with fresh grilled beets, creamy pumpkin seed Sikilpak,  aged cheese and a hint of chilli spice.

Short Ribs in Recado Negro: this tender fall of the bone short rib is glazed with charred chiles mole. It is also served with three traditional Mexican sauces: pico de gallo, xnipec (roasted tomatillo salsa) and borracha.

Sweet Potato Puree: a warm dessert with sweet potato puree, star anise, prickly peanuts and served with cinnamon ice cream. Flavors reminds me of a nice silky chai latte.

Burdock & Co
URL: http://www.burdockandco.com/
Cuisine: Canadian, Tapas Bar

Hours:
Mon 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tue 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wed 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thu 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sun 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

2702 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
(604) 879-0077

In the back alley of Blood Alley you can watch fights break out over an umbrella, grab a tasting flight at Salt Tasting Room, or grab some affordable Mexi-Cali-style food and drinks. This hot pink flamingo restaurant is perfect for your night cap, a pre-and post-game grub or a casual get together. The 28 person capacity restaurant is friendly and easy going. We came here to celebrate a friend birthday over some drink, snacks and fist pumps with strangers. Gringo Gastown is located where Judas Goat used to be. Don’t worry about Blood Alley, Gringo has their own bouncers to man the doors in case things get a little Nacho Libre!

The Pink Flamingo 7: pink grapefruit, tequila, beer. A tasty tart cocktail . Beer Colada 7: pina colada mixed with ale beer. Light and refreshing.

Stadium Nachos 6: chips, queso, jalapenos, sour cream, guac and salsa. Add beef, pork, chicken or shrimp to anything for +2. This nice sized nacho to share.

We ordered a variety of tacos 6 for 15: The meat was tender and the shrimps were snappy. However it lacked flavor. Definitely can use some seasoning.

• Chuck: House-seasoned ground chuck, salsa
• Earl: Blackedn cajun roasted chicken, ranch
• Pink: White shrimp, chimichurri, tomatillo sauce

Gringo is a pretty neat place to go if you are looking for a casual fare, budget late night for drinks that won’t leave your wallet flat lined.

Gringo Vancouver
URL:  facebook.com/GringoGastown
Cuisine: Mexican, Cali
Hours: 12:00 pm – 1:00 am

Perks: Late Night, Free Wi-Fi

27 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC V6B 0C4
(604) 721-0607