Baja Grill Transformed Into Lime & Lotus
A new Latin-Asian fusion concept has officially opened at the former Baja Grill location in Little Rock.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Dining Out
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The Baja Grill site at 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. has transitioned into a new restaurant called Lime & Lotus Latin Asian Grill & Sidebar. This fresh dining option is currently operating under a soft opening phase.
Why it matters
The transition marks a shift in the local culinary scene by replacing an established grill with a new menu that blends diverse Latin and Asian flavors. Residents can now access these fusion dishes at the same neighborhood address.
The restaurant maintains daily hours of 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 3-8 p.m. Sunday. Customers can reach the venue at (501) 722-8920.
The players
Lime & Lotus Latin Asian Grill & Sidebar
This is a new restaurant concept located at 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. in Little Rock that specializes in a fusion of Latin and Asian cuisines.
Baja Grill
This was the previous restaurant establishment that occupied the site at 5923 Kavanaugh Blvd. before the transition.
The details
The new menu features a variety of fusion offerings such as birria ramen, bulgogi, poblano rangoon, and General Tso's Ribs. Other items available to diners include miso butter mahi mahi, pollo adovada, and Thai curry tortilla soup.
Timeline
The conversion at the restaurant was finalized on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
A soft opening period is currently underway and is expected to last until the end of 2026.
Culture Shift
The conversion reflects a broader trend of local eateries moving toward fusion concepts to attract diners seeking diversified flavor profiles. This pivot follows the pattern of the post-pandemic shift toward fusion-style fast casual dining in mid-sized U.S. cities.
Local residents can visit the new location during its soft opening to sample the updated menu. Customers should note the specific operating hours, which include shorter service times on Sundays compared to the rest of the week.
The takeaway
The opening of this new concept provides diners with a wider variety of menu options in the Kavanaugh neighborhood. Visitors should check the current hours before arriving to ensure the restaurant is serving during the soft opening period.
What happens next
The restaurant is expected to conclude its soft opening period by the end of 2026.
Further reading
For more on the changing food scene, see our Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
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