Lime in the Coconut – Caribbean (Note: Since
This vibrant tropical escape transports diners to a sun-drenched paradise where the air is thick with the scent of toasted coconut and zesty citrus. Guests gather over colorful bao flights and crispy musubi balls, sharing plates of ahi tuna stacked high with bold flavors and golden-fried shrimp that offer a satisfying, island-inspired crunch. It is a lively, laid-back destination where the spirit of the coast meets elevated social fare, making every meal feel like a celebratory getaway.
248 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista CA 91910 https://limexcoconut.com/Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Caribbean (Note: Since
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the energetic and lively atmosphere that characterizes the dining experience at this local spot. While reviewers suggest the environment is best suited for those seeking a vibrant social scene, the establishment remains a frequent choice
Menu
Pulutan (Appetizers)
- Tuna Toreado Stack - $19: Yellowfin tuna, edamame, green onion, scorched jalapeno, avocado edamame puree, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, wonton chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $17: Served with house pineapple sweet chili reduction dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bao Flight - $13: Radishes, pickled red onions, green onion. Choice of: kalua pork, chicken, pork belly, tofu, or sauteed mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (5 pieces) - $10: Choice of Salt & Pepper, Buffalo, Korean BBQ, or Sweet & Sour Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (10 pieces) - $18: Choice of Salt & Pepper, Buffalo, Korean BBQ, or Sweet & Sour Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (20 pieces) - $34: Choice of Salt & Pepper, Buffalo, Korean BBQ, or Sweet & Sour Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Musubi Balls - $13: Spam, sushi rice, sweet soy, ginger aioli, furikake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shishito Peppers - $10: Japanese peppers, ponzu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliders - $14: Three of same, served with fries. Choice of Traditional Beef or Kalua Pulled Pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $16: Wonton chips, sweet soy, ginger aioli, pico de gallo, green onion, furikake, and choice of chicken, ahi poke, or kalua pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $15: Salt, pepper, chili flakes, jalapenos, green onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8: Choice of: salty, hurricane, garlic, spicy ponzu, or spicy garlic ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- PuPu Platter - $39: Four pieces each: wings, fried musubi balls, coconut shrimp, plus nachos Available at: dinner, lunch
Greens & Noodles
- Mango Avocado Salad - $12: Mixed greens, mango, avocado, red onion, carrot, cilantro, chili lime dressing, fried garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Caesar - $12: Romaine, parmesan, tomatoes, herb croutons, miso-Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba - $15: Onion, garlic, carrots, napa cabbage, shitake mushrooms, bell pepper, sweet yaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll Salad - $12: Romaine, bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrots, mixed cabbage, avocado, basil, peanut dressing, wonton strips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Noodles - $15: Onion, garlic, carrots, napa cabbage, baby corn, water chestnuts, garlic oyster sauce, cucumbers, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Bahn Mi - $17: Choice of: chicken, pork belly, spam, or fried tofu. Pickled vegetables, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic aioli, sweet soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Da Burger - $17: Beef patty, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, burger sauce, Hawaiian bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $17: Brioche bun, pulled pork, Korean bbq sauce, Asian slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Chicken Sandwich - $17: Brioche bun, breaded chicken, Korean BBQ sauce, kewpie mayo, Asian slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Sandwich - $18: Togarashi seared ahi steak, garlic aioli, greens, tomato, pickled red onion, Hawaiian bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Loco Moco - $20: Burger patty, onion, mushroom brown gravy, fried egg, garlic rice, green onion Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rice Bowls - $20: Choice of: kalua pork, pork belly, spam, ahi poke. Served with garlic fried rice, wasabi potato salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huli Huli Chicken - $25: Half chicken, served with garlic rice and macaroni salad Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $20: Beer battered fish, fries, house tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos - $18: Three of one kind. Choice of: Beer Battered Fish, Crispy Pork Belly, Kalua Pulled Pork, Pollo Asado, or Mushroom Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries - $6: Regular Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wasabi Potato Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake - $9: Served with house made lime whipped cream
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $9: Served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Sticky Rice - $8: Served with Jamaica sauce and toasted coconut shavings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Cocktails
- Mai Tai - $14: Flor de Caña White Rum, Navigator Dark Rum, Orange Curacao, Housemade Almond Orgeat, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice
- Lime in the Coconut - $14: Flor de Caña White Rum, Housemade Lime Oleo, Signature Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice
- West Indies Yellow Bird - $14: Flor de Caña White Rum, Galliano Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Rum Runner - $15: Flor de Caña White Rum, Pusser's Gun Powder Rum, Banana Liqueur, Blackberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice, Housemade Grenadine
- Toes in the Sand - $14: Sammy's Beach Kola Spiced Rum, Luxardo Liqueur, Fresh Pressed Grapefruit Juice, Housemade Signature Coconut Cream, Housemade Grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Hurricane - $15: Flor de Caña White Rum, Plantation Original Dark Rum, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice, Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Puree, Simple Syrup, Housemade Grenadine
- Rarotonga - $14: Flor de Caña White Rum, Plantation Original Dark Rum, Aperol, Housemade Hazelnut Orgeat, Fresh Pressed Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Scorpion - $14: Flor de Caña White Rum, Remy Martin Cognac, Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Fresh Pressed Lemon Juice, Housemade Almond Orgeat
- Cable Car - $14: Sammy's Beach Kola Spiced Rum, Orange Curacao, Fresh Pressed Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Cinnamon and Sugar Spiced Rim Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Zombie - $16: Appleton Estate Rum, Islander Gold Rum, Lemon Hart 151 Proof Demerara Rum, Absinthe, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice, Donn’s Mix #2, Velvet Falernum, Housemade Grenadine, Angostura Bitters
- Passion of the Tiki - $13: Flor de Caña White Rum, Housemade Grenadine, Almond Orgeat, Velvet Falernum, Passion Fruit Puree, Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Tangerine Dream - $13: Flor de Caña White Rum, Almond Orgeat, Fresh Pressed Tangerine Juice, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Eye of the Tiger - $13: Herradura Blanco Tequila, Infused Black Pepper Syrup, Fresh Basil, Pitahaya Puree, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Scorpion Bowl (To Share) - $34: Seven Caves Gin, Plantation Original Dark Rum, Lemon Hart 151 Proof Demerara Rum, Flor de Caña White Rum, Pau Vodka, Housemade Grenadine, Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Pressed Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- King Kamehameha (To Share) - $28: Smith and Cross Rum, Plantation 5-year Rum, Honey Syrup, Passion Fruit Puree, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Pressed Orange Juice, Fresh Pressed Lime Juice, Aperol Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Mocktails
- Bird of Paradise - $7: Passion fruit puree, fresh pressed orange juice, pineapple juice, almond orgeat
- Ananas - $7: Pineapple juice, fresh pressed lime juice, banana oleo, housemade grenadine
- Coco Loco - $7: Housemade coconut cream, pineapple juice, fresh pressed lime juice, almond orgeat
- The Beachcomber - $7: Passion fruit puree, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, housemade grenadine
- Seven Islands - $7: Pineapple juice, fresh pressed lime juice, banana oleo, housemade grenadine
- Riki Tiki - $7: Passion fruit puree, fresh pressed orange juices, almond orgeat, housemade grenadine
- Tropical Tangerine - $7: Fresh pressed tangerine juice, pineapple juice, fresh pressed lime juice, almond orgeat
- Dragon Eye - $7: Pitaya puree, fresh pressed lime juice, infused black pepper syrup, fresh basil
Frequently Asked Questions about Lime in the Coconut
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain a specific physical address or location for Lime in the Coconut.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Edamame and fried mushrooms are vegan, while high-protein options like chicken wings and tuna toreado stack support keto and low-carb diets.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Edamame serves multiple diets simultaneously, including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, and anti-inflammatory.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Lime in the Coconut.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Lime in the Coconut has an average rating of 2.0/5.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse needs with high-protein, gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options like edamame, fried mushrooms, and tuna toreado stacks.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests appreciate the energetic, lively, and vibrant social atmosphere, though the establishment currently holds a 2.0/5 average rating.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers express concerns regarding the energetic environment, noting the establishment is best suited for those seeking a vibrant social scene.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The lively tropical atmosphere suits casual social dates, though the low 2.0/5 rating may impact special occasion quality.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should expect a budget-friendly, lively Caribbean social scene featuring popular dishes like the Tuna Toreado Stack and Coconut Shrimp.
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