Lime Fresh Mexican Grill® began as a few penciled sketches on the wall and hand-scribed notes on my desk before opening its doors in South Beach in 2004. My vision was to serve Mexican-style cuisine in a vivacious atmosphere that provided guests the best customer service around. But, I didn’t want to be just another burrito joint- I wanted to ensure guests only the freshest Mexican food available.

That’s why all of our produce is delivered daily from local markets. Our meats are charbroiled on grills in an exhibition-style kitchen, and guests have the option of making each meal low fat or low-carb every time. But I couldn’t just stop there. I searched the world for 50 variations of hot sauces for guests to experience, along with our signature homemade salsa bar. Since the opening of the first Lime Fresh Mexican Grill®, the popularity seems to grow daily and lines are always out the door. The potential in the concept encouraged me to begin franchising without sacrificing our operational standards just to expand quickly. I knew that if I was going to bring Lime Fresh Mexican Grill® to new areas, I wanted to be sure it was done the right way.

As Lime Fresh Mexican Grill® grows, I have stayed committed to our core values, quality food and customer service. I hope that you will enjoy Lime Fresh Mexican Grill® as much as I have and am looking forward to seeing you at the restaurant.

John Kunkel

Founder, CEO