Lima Twist – Mexican
Lima Twist invites diners into a vibrant, modern space where the bold, zesty spirit of Latin flavors meets a sophisticated global palate. The air hums with energy as tables fill with shareable treasures, from golden, spice-dusted potato bravas to tender mussels bathed in a fragrant, velvety saffron cream. Whether you are savoring citrus-kissed shrimp or savory steak bites, every plate offers a playful reimagining of classic comfort in an atmosphere that feels like a continuous celebration.
1411, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC +12025067151 https://www.limatwist.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Lima Twist
Dairy-Free at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Loch Duart Salmon and Basmati Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Loch Duart Salmon, Chesapeake Local Oysters (Half Dozen) and Potato Bravas Lima Style. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tres Leches, Chocolate Molten Cake and California Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Teriyaki Glazed Chicken and Steak Bites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lima Margarita and Cardamom Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry 75, Spicy Lima Margarita and Cardamom Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Steak Bites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Lima Twist
Lima Twist in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Basmati Rice and Potatoes Bravas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Lima Twist
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Double Shrimp Tempura Roll | 97.8 g | 34.7 g |
| Loch Duart Salmon | 36.9 g | 32.4 g |
| Firecracker Roll | 64.2 g | 31.7 g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 64.6 g | 27.6 g |
| Teriyaki Glazed Chicken | 12.8 g | 27.2 g |
| Steak Bites | 6 g | 24.5 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Twisted Mojito | 231.1 g | 19.7 g |
| Double Salmon Roll | 70.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Dogfish Head 60 min IPA | 57.7 g | 19.3 g |
| Margarita Flight | 42.8 g | 15.9 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Small Plates
- Caesar Salad - $16: Baby red romaine lettuce, spicy Caesar dressing, roasted macadamias, ricotta salata cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $14: Romaine, tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, mediterranean dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Bravas Lima Style - $14: Tomatillo aioli, parsley, red pepper flakes, rosemary, garlic, house seasoning Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Brussels Sprouts - $14: Brussels, labneh, house seasoning, spiced toasted pumpkin seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saffron Cream Mussels - $22: Saffron cream sauce, chopped clams, leeks, shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $22: Orange tomato sauce, green onions, hot cherry peppers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Bites - $24: Top sirloin bites, pickled red beets, fresh herbs, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lima Twist Shrimp - $24: Sweet & spicy aioli, Asian slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lima Sliders - $20: Cilantro, pickled red onions, aji amarillo aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $20: Choice of Sweet chili, BBQ, Buffalo, or Mumbo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Chicken Sliders - $20: Fried buttermilk chicken, pickled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Crudo Bar
- Chesapeake Local Oysters (Half Dozen) - $18: Served fresh on the half shell with choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chesapeake Local Oysters (Dozen) - $26: Served fresh on the half shell with choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rockefeller Oysters (Half Dozen) - $18: Choice of Creamy Spinach & Parmesan or Romesco & Panko Bread Crumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rockefeller Oysters (Dozen) - $26: Choice of Creamy Spinach & Parmesan or Romesco & Panko Bread Crumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $15: blue crab, avocado, massago Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Shrimp Tempura Roll - $20: avocado, spicy mayo, crunchy tempura, crusty micro cilantro, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Salmon Roll - $20: torched salmon, avocado, eel sauce, green onions, spicy mayo, salmon crunch Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll - $20: Shrimp tempura, avocado, topped with crabstick mayo, red tobiko, massago bake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Roll - $20: Crab meat, asparagus, avocado, salmon, eel sauce, spicy mayo, jalapeno drizzle, micro greens Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Caribbean Penne Pasta - $18: Rich and savory Caribbean-Inspired cream sauce, penne pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $42: Yukon mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, cherry tomatoes, crispy capers, lemon, beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Glazed Chicken - $26: Grilled chicken breast, served with chicken fried rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loch Duart Salmon - $36: Blackened salmon, yukon gold mash, sauteed onions, peppers, spinach, rapini, cajun blackened sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Lamb Chops - $39: Yukon gold mash, brussels sprouts, sauteed onions, peppers, spinach, mojito drizzle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- 12oz Crusted Ribeye - $42: Black pepper crusted, truffle mash potato, braised baby carrots, cremini mushrooms, port wine jus Available at: dinner
Sides
- Buttered Mashed Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potatoes Bravas - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basmati Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $10 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Molten Cake - $12: Oatmeal lace cookie, coffee foam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $12: Bread on sweet creamy sauce, almonds, cranberries, salted dulce de leche gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Twisted Mojito - $18: Bacardi rum, mint, fresh lime, triple sec, simple syrup, Sprite. Flavors: Peach, Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Elderflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Piña Colada on the Rocks - $16: Bacardi and Malibu Rum, piña colada flavors, fresh pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sangria (Red or White) - $14: Fresh fruit soaked in sweet red or white wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Lima Margarita - $20: Spicy Tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, jalapeño Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Strawberry 75 - $18: Bombay Sapphire Gin, fresh lime juice, muddled strawberries, champagne Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Tini - $20: Fresh lychee fruit, choice of vodka or tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $20: Vodka, freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur
- Old Fashioned - $20: Whiskey, simple syrup, bitters
- Margarita Flight - $50: Choice of two flavors with Don Julio Tequila
- Corona Extra - $8
- Dogfish Head 60 min IPA - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Cardamom Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cappuccino - $8
Frequently Asked Questions about Lima Twist
- Is Lima Twist dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Lima Twist has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Loch Duart Salmon and Basmati Rice.
- What can I eat at Lima Twist on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Loch Duart Salmon and Basmati Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Lima Twist have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Basmati Rice.
- Is Lima Twist gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Lima Twist?
- Double Shrimp Tempura Roll, at roughly 34.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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