Local Lime Brings Coastal Flavors to Leawood

0:00A fresh Mexican restaurant chain from Arkansas is bringing its coastal flavors to Leewood. Local line will open its first spot in the Kansas City area at 5,000-5 West 117th Street taking over the former Bravo, Italian kitchen location. This marks the fourth local line in the country, with doors expected to swing open in August or September. The chain sets itself apart by focusing on vibrant fish-forward dishes rather than the usual Tex-Mex fare common around here. Everything emphasizes fresh ingredients, including sauces whipped up from fruits and veggies every morning in flavors like mango or Chipotle. Margaritas get freshly squeezed juice every four hours and lime show up with nearly every plate. Kansas City diners have been asking for a local line for years, especially those who visited the original spots in Little Rock, Rogers, or Germantown, Tennessee. The chain started 15 years ago and is owned by Yellow Rocket Concepts, which also runs

1:00places like Big Orange Burgers and Zaza Pizza. They have been training the local team for over a year, to nail the brand's scratch-made sauces, serbs, and dishes like shrimp quesadillas, ribeye, tacos, or crispy tuna tacos, the vibe stays casual, welcoming gym clothes or day-night outfits with full table service but no stuffy fine dining feel. Bravo shut down its Lee Wood spot in May 2023 after 20 years, paving the way for this exciting switch-up that promises to freshen up. The local dining scene, stand form with Kansas News Today, AI-powered updates.