A viral floating taco bar has dropped another anchor in the Caribbean.
Lime Out, the popular solar-powered floating taco bar, made its debut in Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas, marking the brand’s second outpost. The new location, much like the original St. John establishment that opened in 2019, offers travelers tacos, cocktails, and ocean views from a turquoise horizon.
“The idea to open a floating taco bar truly started as a dream to share the joy of soaking in the Caribbean Sea,” Chelsea Baranowski, cofounder of Lime Out, said in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure. “Our family spent nearly every day on the water—diving, surfing, kiting, snorkeling, and we were always searching for the perfect lunch spot you could reach by boat. With our backgrounds in restaurants, we thought, why not bring the dining experience to the water itself?”
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Guests can arrive by yacht, dinghy, or hop aboard shuttles like the Taco Taxi, which is a floating pontoon boat that transports visitors directly to the bar. Just don’t expect to pull up swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding.
Once there, the menu delivers the Lime Out classics like Surf & Turf, Rum-Rib Pulled Pork, and Ceviche tacos, alongside St. Thomas exclusives such as the Bless Up taco, with jerk chicken, pickled cabbage, and a pineapple-mango-cilantro relish. “We’re bringing the heart of the St. John menu to St. Thomas while infusing it with local ingredients and island-specific flavors,” head chef Amaro Rivera said. “Every taco tells a story, and this one honors the island that welcomed us.”
At the time of publication, Lime Out St. Thomas is open Sundays through Fridays, with plans to expand to seven days a week in the new year.
Sustainability is an intentional goal, too, as Lime Out is committed to preserving the waters it floats on. “Lime Out is built to operate with the least possible impact,” Baranowski said. “We use minimal plastic, rely on biodegradable materials, and run entirely on solar power. All prep and cooking happen on land to protect the surrounding waters, and we always aim to recycle and dispose of waste responsibly.”
Both outposts of Lime Out are in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which means American citizens don’t need a passport to visit.
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