A Miami-born fast-casual Mexican grill cooking to order, at Shoppes at Nona Place since 2020

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill at Shoppes at Nona Place in Lake Nona

By David Myers, Broker Associate · NonaOrlandoProperties.com · Last updated October 2026

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is at 13052 Narcoossee Road in Shoppes at Nona Place, south of Lake Nona High School. It opened in November 2020 as the brand's return to the Orlando area, in its then-new flagship design. Lime Fresh began in 2004 as a small shop in Miami Beach's South Beach and has been owned by Mandala Holdings since 2018. The menu covers tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads and fajitas, made to order with no freezers or microwaves, plus margaritas. Lime Fresh offers a kids menu, online ordering, delivery and catering.

Lime Fresh is the fast-casual Mexican grill that left Orlando and came back. Its earlier Orlando-area stores closed under a previous owner, and the brand returned in 2020 with a flagship-design restaurant in Lake Nona.

Here is what it serves, what makes it different from a typical burrito counter, and how it fits with Lake Nona's other Mexican options.

Where is Lime Fresh in Lake Nona?

Lime Fresh is at 13052 Narcoossee Road in Shoppes at Nona Place, at Narcoossee and Tyson Road just south of Lake Nona High School.

It is not in Lake Nona Landing, despite what an earlier version of this post said. Shoppes at Nona Place is anchored by Bravo Supermarkets and also holds BurgerFi and First Watch, with Tyson's Corner across Narcoossee Road.

What does Lime Fresh serve?

Lime Fresh serves made-to-order tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads and fajitas, with house-made salsas, queso and guacamole.

The brand's rule is no freezers and no microwaves, so food is cooked to order. Empanadas, churros and key lime pie round out the menu.

The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.

Does Lime Fresh serve margaritas?

Yes. Margaritas are the brand's signature drink.

Many fast-casual counters do not serve alcohol, so that sets Lime Fresh apart. It makes the restaurant a relaxed weeknight option for adults as well as a quick family dinner.

Who owns Lime Fresh?

Lime Fresh is owned by Mandala Holdings, which acquired the brand in 2018; it started in 2004 as a small shop in South Beach.

Ruby Tuesday bought and expanded the chain in 2012, then closed its company stores. The brand passed to new owners, was relaunched, and returned to Central Florida with the Lake Nona restaurant in 2020. It now has a small family of locations in South and Central Florida.

The Lake Nona restaurant is company-owned. Check Lime Fresh's website for hours.

How does Lime Fresh compare with Lake Nona's other Mexican restaurants?

Lime Fresh is the fast-casual grill with margaritas; Don Julio and Azteca D'Oro are the full-service Mexican restaurants.

Don Julio Mexican Kitchen at Eagle Creek Center and Azteca D'Oro at Nona Marketplace are table-service restaurants with full bars. Chipotle on Narcoossee Road is the faster, no-alcohol option.

Lime Fresh sits between them: counter service, cooked to order, with a margarita if you want one.

Does Lime Fresh cater?

Yes. Lime Fresh caters with taco bars, burrito platters, boxed meals and chips with guacamole.

A taco bar is one of the easiest ways to feed a mixed group, from an office lunch to a kids' party. The restaurant also has a kids menu and takes online orders for pickup and delivery.

Pros, Cons and Our Take

Pros

  • Cooked to order, with no freezers or microwaves
  • Margaritas at a fast-casual price point
  • Kids menu, delivery and catering
  • Lineup includes empanadas, churros and key lime pie

Cons

  • Counter service, not a sit-down dinner
  • Smaller menu than the full-service Mexican restaurants
  • Strip-center setting with shared parking
  • On the middle stretch of Narcoossee, a drive from the north end

Our Take

Lime Fresh is a good middle-ground Mexican option in Lake Nona: quicker than a sit-down dinner, cooked to order, and with a margarita on the menu. Use it for weeknight tacos and for catering a crowd.

What the Neighbors Know

Residents of Eagle Creek across Narcoossee Road and nearby Lake Whippoorwill-Hart live closest to Shoppes at Nona Place, where groceries, burgers, breakfast and Mexican food share one lot.

If having that kind of everyday convenience close to home matters to you, factor it into how you compare neighborhoods. The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.

Official Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lime Fresh in Lake Nona?

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is at 13052 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32832, in Shoppes at Nona Place.

Does Lime Fresh serve margaritas?

Yes. Margaritas are Lime Fresh's signature drink.

When did Lime Fresh open in Lake Nona?

The Lake Nona restaurant opened in November 2020.

Does Lime Fresh have a kids menu?

Yes. Lime Fresh has a kids menu with a meal combo.

Does Lime Fresh cater?

Yes. Catering includes taco bars, burrito platters, boxed meals and chips with guacamole.