Electric Lime Taqueria made a splash last August when it opened at 730 N. Milwaukee St. in the former home of Dick’s Pizza & Pleasure.
In fact, the trendy pink-hued taqueria, owned by Jessica Orr and operating partner Chef Gabriel Garcia, attracted such a great following that it's taken less than a year for the venue to outgrow its Milwaukee Street digs.
For that reason, the restaurant announced that Sept. 7 (today) will mark their last night of service in their current location. In fact, all proceeds generated by sales from their final evening of sales will go to employees.
A big move
The taqueria was a refreshing additon to Milwaukee Street, offering up a menu that mixed modern sensibility with traditional flavors and catered equally to omnivores and plant-based diners. In fact, their tacos, burrito bowls and housemade salsas made it one of my top recommendations for fresh, well-executed Mexican fare.
Fortunately, the taqueria isn't moving far. Garcia notes that the new location is still Downtown and just a short distance from the original location. But it will provide a larger dining room along with better patio accommodations for guests.
In fact, you can watch for an announcement about the new digs in the coming weeks.
For now, grab yourself some of those delicious tacos and an awesome margarita while you still can.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
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