A NEW Mexican restaurant is opening at The Dolphin shopping centre in Poole.

Fast-casual dining chain and Bournemouth-based start up Loco Lime will be joining The Dolphin Street Food destination.

The business will be bringing tantalising Mexican flavours with a tempting selection of birria tacos, burritos, and burrito rice bowls.

The Dolphin Street Food is already home to Chuck and Blade, Noodlebar, and Wraps ‘N Roll which opened this earlier this month, as well as Caribbean restaurant Zeen Cuisine, which will be opening on September 7.

John Grinnell, centre manager at The Dolphin, said: “We’re pleased to have found another local business that will add to the diverse cuisine offering of The Dolphin Street Food.

“We’re expecting Loco Lime to fit right in, as recent feedback from a social media poll told us that Poole locals would really enjoy having quality Mexican cuisine available in the area.”

Greg Westover, head of retail and leisure at LGIM, said: “LGIM strives to allow local businesses to thrive, as demonstrated by our continued investment to transform The Dolphin Poole into a diverse destination with community at its heart.

“The arrival of Loco Lime will only enhance customer experience at The Dolphin, whilst also providing a Bournemouth-based start-up an exciting opportunity to expand.”

Arun Kapila-Husband, co-founder of Loco Lime, said: “Our customers can look forward to a mouthwatering selection of slow-cooked beef brisket and short rib, braised chipotle chicken, and pan-roasted portobello mushrooms, all served in our signature birria tacos, loaded burritos, and healthy rice bowls.

"We’ll also offer a tempting array of Mexican-inspired sides, fresh smoothies, and, of course, Corona with a twist of Loco Lime. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce a rotating menu of monthly specials, allowing us to bring new flavours and experiences to our guests regularly.

“As a recent graduate who has lived and studied in the local area, we feel a strong connection to the community and are eager to give back.

"Being part of The Dolphin is a perfect opportunity to do just that. Having already established our Poole takeaway kitchen as one of the highest-rated in the region, expanding into in-store dining allows us to engage more directly with our valued customers.

"The larger kitchen space also gives us the creative freedom to introduce new and exciting menu items, staying true to our passion as chefs first and businessmen second.”

Loco Lime will be moving into Unit 92 on the first floor of The Dolphin, next to Foundry Poole.