Sal Y Limón

Sal Y Limón is a Mexican bar and restaurant at 10 Mercer Street in Seattle, with a menu and drinks program rooted in the Michoacán region of Mexico. The venue combines a full restaurant format with a bar setting, giving it a flexible character for a meal, drinks, or an afternoon stop.

The food focuses on regional Mexican cooking rather than a broad international menu. Michoacán-style dishes form the core of the offering, while handmade tortillas add a traditional element to the meal. The menu also includes menudo on weekends, giving the restaurant a specific regional specialty beyond its everyday selection.

Drinks are an important part of the Sal Y Limón experience. The restaurant describes itself as the home of the Ultimate Margarita, placing margaritas and Mexican beverages at the center of its bar identity. That emphasis makes the venue suitable for diners looking for a meal with cocktails or for a relaxed drink in a restaurant setting.

Sal Y Limón operates from late morning into the evening, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. A daily afternoon happy hour runs from 3pm to 5pm. The combination of daytime service, evening dining, weekend menudo, and a dedicated bar makes the venue suited to different types of visits without changing its Mexican focus.

The restaurant’s character comes from the relationship between regional food, handmade tortillas, and a drink-led cantina style. It offers a straightforward choice for diners interested in Michoacán cooking, Mexican cocktails, and a restaurant that remains connected to its bar identity. The Mercer Street location places those offerings in a central Seattle setting, while the menu provides the strongest sense of place through its regional food and traditional tortilla preparation.