My family decided to eat at Limón for our Christmas Eve dinner. We had a 6pm reservation and was seated immediately upon arrival. Service continued to be good throughout the night. We immediately noticed the amazing ambiance of the restaurant - spacious and open with perfectly dimmed lighting. The music was never too loud and the overall noise level is just right for conversation. We ordered the following: - Ceviche limon (5/5): great assortment of seafood and so much flavor - this was our favorite dish! - Lomo saltado (3.5/5): good flavor but the beef tenderloin was very well-done, which caused the meat to be a bit tough / chewy. - Arroz con mariscos (4/5): seafood was cooked perfectly and the rice wasn't too wet / soggy - Lengua (4/5): the beef tongue was very tender! - Pulpo (3/5): slightly overcooked and lacked flavor. - Brussel sprouts (4/5): solid brussel sprouts dish - perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. Overall, Limón is a solid spot for a date night or a group dinner. However, the food can be a hit or miss depending on what you order. read more

Limón - Pulpo - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

This upscale Peruvian restaurant was a perfect choice for Father's Day. We were looking for something fresh and flavorful, and Limon had the perfect selection of fresh seafood and flavor. We ordered the Ceviche Limon, Jalea, Pescado Entero, Arroz con Mariscos, and the beef tongue. The ceviche was a good selection of appetizers coming with white fish ceviche, scallops with light onion pico de Gallo, and some fried calamari. The calamari that came with this dish was similar to the fried seafood selection of the Jalea. So I wouldn't order both. The Jalea came with some nice fried yuca fries though. The whole fried fish was a red snapper that came with a beautiful presentation. The fish had a light batter, and was really flaky and tender. They cooked it really well! And it came with a light tomato sauce. My mom ordered the beef tongue, and though it only came with 3 smaller slices, it was extremely tender and had a caramelized grilled flavor. The Arroz con Mariscos had nice al dente rice with a good amount of seafood. Unfortunately one of my shrimps was raw, so I had to send that piece back for them to cook. So I can't give it a perfect score because some of the seafood was undercooked read more

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Such a yummy dinner!! I loved everything we ordered but my favorite was the lychee spritz, ceviche platter, and pork belly fried rice. The ceviche platter came with so much fresh fish and taro chips and is something I think about a lot! The Asian and Latin flavors meshed together very well, and was overall well done and high quality. Limon is a huge restaurant with a loud and vibrant atmosphere! read more

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A great place to spend time with family. Love the food a lot and the atmosphere. Our server Anthony gave us some good recommendations on the menu. We had a great time! read more

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Went to Limón in Mountain View with a friend and had a really good experience. We were seated outside at first, but it was freezing that night. Even though we didn't have reservations, the staff still tried their best to move us inside and were super nice about it, which we really appreciated. My friend got the flat iron steak and I ordered the exotica roll. We also shared the scallops, which came out with a cool dry ice presentation in the middle. Definitely a fun touch and the dish itself was really good too. The drinks were also really solid. I got the El Pasión margarita and would honestly order it again. We finished with the chocolate bandido dessert, which was a great ending to the meal. Overall just really good food, drinks, and service. The staff made the experience feel extra welcoming. Would definitely come back. read more

I went here for a date night with my Fiance and we were pleasantly surprised by the incredible food that we got! This is definitely a restau on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. The food is meticulously prepared to create gorgeous plates with every bit as much flavor as color. The menu has a large variety of food and drinks and we were very happy with it. The service is extremely friendly and gave the impression of a family run business where you are constantly checked on and you get everything you need quickly. Overall a wonderful experience! read more

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I dropped by Limón Peruvian in Mountain View the other day, and overall it was pretty solid. I'd give it a 4 out of 5 stars, mainly because of the portion sizes. I ordered the lomo saltado and a chicha morada to drink, and we also shared the Pollo a la Brasa with lime. All the food tasted good, but a few things caught my attention that kept it from being a full 5 stars. Lomo Saltado: The lomo saltado was flavorful - tender beef, nicely seasoned with that soy sauce tang, and the veggies and fries were on point. That said, it wasn't the best I've ever had. (I've had better versions in Peru and even at a spot in San Luis Obispo.) One thing that threw me off was how they served it: the white rice came on a separate plate. I'm used to the rice sitting right with the beef and soaking up all the yummy juices, so having it on the side was different for me. Portion-wise, it was decent but not overly filling. I was satisfied, but I wasn't completely stuffed - definitely had a bit of room left for maybe an appetizer or dessert. Chicha Morada: For my drink, I got the chicha morada (the classic purple corn punch). Taste-wise, it was good - sweet and spiced just right - but the serving was super small. They brought it out in a little cup filled with ice, so honestly I finished it in like three sips. For what I paid, it felt not worth the price. I was kind of bummed because I love chicha morada, and I was expecting a bit more than a few gulps. We also tried the Pollo a la Brasa (their rotisserie chicken) with a squeeze of lime. That was tasty - really juicy and flavorful, with a nice smoky seasoning. I have no complaints about the chicken; it hit the spot and the lime gave it a nice zing. If you're a rotisserie chicken fan, I'd say give it a go. Service: The service was okay. Our server was friendly enough and got our orders right, but it was pretty standard - nothing super attentive or memorable. Food came out in a reasonable time and our waters were refilled, so no issues there. Overall, I'd recommend Limon in Mountain View if you're craving Peruvian flavors. The food itself has that authentic taste and we enjoyed the meal. Just go in with the right expectations: the flavors are great, but the portions (and drink sizes) might leave you wanting a bit more. read more

Limón - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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So delicious! I'm so glad we chose Limón to have lunch! If you are familiar with this area Mountain View you know there are LOTS of options! We sat at the bar and were immediately welcomed by the bartender. The hostess checked in on us as well, everyone was very attentive and the restaurant is beautiful! You have to try the Ceviche Limon- it was sooo fresh and so flavorful! Well done Limón! read more

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The food was amazing. Went to dinner with coworkers and the drinks were great, we ordered the ceviche appetizer with 3 different kinds of ceviche, and the empeñada platter and it was all amazing. For my entree I had the 16oz ribeye and it was amazing as well. Finished off with the chocolate cake dessert. Everything was really good, good vibes and staff was friendly, but the only critique I do have is that the staff needs to work on their aim. More than a couple of times they spilled water on the table lol nothing crazy but yeah it was multiple staff members not just one read more

Limón - Chocolate Bandido - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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WTAH? How have I never been to Limon before? It's outstanding. I wanted to eat everything on the menu so will definitely be back soon. CEVICHE LIMÓN: We wanted ceviche and our server recommended this one. de Tigre is a very flavorful marinade; I especially enjoyed the grilled shrimp. A generous portion. SALTADO MAR Y TIERRA: another server recommendation. We originally were going to get the Lomo Saltado but we liked the shrimp ceviche so much we switched to this. Yum! Yes the ginger soy fries were a hit. PULPO with added ANTICUCHERO JUMBO PRAWNS: while the octopus was great on its own, once again the shrimp was a standout. TRES LECHES: solid but not spectacular. With so much food we probably didn't need it. DON CARLITOS OLD FASHION: looked awesome, tasted good. Maybe a little too much smoke in the first sip so let the smoke dissipate. CHAMAN: a really good balance of mezcal and mango, not too sweet. Anita was a really good server, with excellent recommendations and quite friendly. You'd expect the room to be loud but the ceiling baffling cut down on the noise. Like Arnold sort of said: we'll be back. read more

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Expensive Peruvian restaurant that just wasn't worth the price. At their prices I would expect something special, but it was quite underwhelming Lomo saltado: 2/5 this just didnt measure up to the other lomo Saltados I've had. Meat didn't feel good quality and was overcooked, and well for 36$ im expecting some wow factor. Lengua: 3.5/5 beef tongue was tender. Again no wow factor but the sauces were nice and the beef tongue was tender. Outdoor seating was pretty nice. read more

Limón - Lengua - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The food was BRILLIANT, but my experience was unfortunate. The ceviche was our favorite. It was delicious. Our server was delightful. The wine was on pointe! Where things fell short were: 1. They sat us in the back room. Limon is decorated so beautifully, until you walk into the back room. Where did the gorgeous lighting on the walls and garden hanging down from the ceiling go? The back room had a random painting on the wall and a TV on the other wall! There is nothing that says "fine dining" like listening to commercials about toilet bowl cleaners while eating seafood and sipping perfectly chilled Pinot Grigio. 2. While someone came to clean the table next to us, she spilled some glasses and water (or I'm hoping it was water!!!) splashed down my legs! She turned to look at me as I gasped and started wiping my legs. She didn't apologize or offer to bring me a dry napkin. I was very surprised she just turned around and kept cleaning the table. Being in the back room and having things spilled on me while being dressed up and on a date dampened (literally and figuratively) my experience at Limon. For such a nice establishment, I expected a lot more. The back room shouldn't look like an "after thought" because it then makes customers feel like an after thought. Definitely having things spilled on them and not even getting an apology will surely make them feel that way. I was dressed up and on a date, and now was wet down to my heels. *sigh* Honestly, I'd give it another chance, if I lived in the area. The food is delicious, so my tip is... if you go, order the ceviche (the first one on the menu) and be sure to be seated in the main room. Tell the host/hostess: no back room-closet space for you! read more

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The food was good, but the experience was a mixed bag. My wife picked Limon because we had eaten at the restaurant in San Francisco previously (smaller, cozier, more inviting) and we are going to a show at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (which is right nearby). We arrived for a 5:45p reservation for a 7:30p show. When we walked into the restaurant, it was a nice, open plan restaurant that appeared to be about half empty. The host station is pretty small and cramped, just inside the front door. When we walked in there was a man behind the counter who appeared to be the restaurant manager or maître d'. He spent a couple of minutes filling out some kind of paper or credit card information and blocking the hostess from being able to take care of us. He was completely oblivious to our presence and the fact that we were waiting for a couple of minutes, so it didn't start off well. When he finally moved out of the way, we were assigned a young man to take us to our table. Rather than sitting us in the open space in a half empty restaurant, and without explanation, he started to walk around the side of the bar down a dark corridor... It was very strange. We didn't really know where we're going. The man kept gesturing to us to follow him. Unfortunately, his English was not great (usually not an issue and would have been better if the hostess or maître d had said something)...so we followed him down the hall past the bathrooms and around the corner into kind of a big box room with about 25 or 30 tables. It felt like a space that used to be another retail store front that had been added on later. When we walk in, there's maybe one or two other couples in this big empty room. The air conditioning was blasting and it was drafty (considerably colder than the main restaurant. After being seated my wife and I decided that this was not what we wanted. I walked back out to the front and asked if we could be seated back in the main room. The severe manager who have been filling out the credit card when we arrived, was brusque and "the restaurant is entirely booked, and I can't accommodate you. Maybe there was a big party coming, but it was certainly not the vibe that I was looking for nor was his demeanor appropriate. By then it was too late to find somewhere else before the show. So I went back to our table, they adjusted the thermostat in the room and it proceeded to get better from there. The wait staff was generally very good and the meal was great. We had small bites like Ceviche, chicken bites, octopus and string beans. The portions for small bite meals were bigger than we anticipated so we left full. About halfway through the meal we ordered a second glass of wine that we were going to split. The wine never showed up, so that by time we got finished eating and getting the leftovers boxed up, we mentioned the issue to the man who was removing our plates. Another man came over immediately (perhaps the sommelier) and apologizes for the error. He immediately comped a glass for my wife, so that was great. By the time we left the restaurant, the back room had filled up so there was a better vibe, but the large empty room, the air conditioning, and the manager's attitude at the from desk took away from the meal. In summary: - Initial welcome (B-) - Seating without explanation (B-) - Guest management process of seating guests in a removed back room that looks like it is for conventions or large parties...and then leaving it mostly empty for the next hour (F) - Inability to make changes (C/D) - Attitude of manager (D) - Food (B+) - Wait Staff at our table B+ (except for the wine) - Sommelier who stepped in to resolve the wine issue A Overall rating B/B- Likelihood of returning to Limon (55-60%) Likelihood of returning to this location (0-10%) Since we first visited Limon in San Francisco, this now feels more like a chain.... like PF Chang or Pacific Catch, good food, but feels like an average restaurant in a hotel or an airport. On a ten point scale, I would rate our experience a 3.5 read more

The food here was excellent, and you get a lot for what you pay for, which I appreciate in this day and age where restaurants gouge and give you less! This was the best ceviche I have ever had. The menu has a lot of variety, and I will be back to try. Service was excellent, but the back room dining area seems like a after thought. read more

Limón - Best Ceviche! - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

celebrated my friend's bday at limon! great service. had a reservation but still had a little wait. we ordered 3 apps which was honestly larger portions than expected. the ceviche had huge pieces of fish. the flavors were very limey. i liked the taro chips we added. the calamari with fried fish and shrimp was good as well. seasoned nicely. the cauliflower was also delicious as well. ordered the lomo saltado as my main. i really liked that the rice was coconut rice! the saltado itself was okay - i recommend asking for the green hot sauce that was good!! would recommend for a date night or bday! the brought out a mango dessert and sang for my friend. read more

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The food was amazing. We had multiple seafood platters, aside from the Plantano and the Empanadas. The empanadas were my least favorite course, but if I had to recommend one of them, the cheese were the best in my opinion. The Jalea were fried perfectly, no odd chewy texture that comes from overdoing certain seafood. Arroz con Mariscos were the real treat, again well-cooked seafood combined with seasoned and umami-packed rice one flavor bomb after another. If there is a critique to be made, it would be the service. It seems too fast. They brought basically all the dishes at the same time, which could ruin the experience for timing and temperature. And staff was pretty blunt and borderline rude. To be fair, we were there when they opened and the spot is very popular, so they were trying to get people in and out as fast as they can it seemed. The ambience is very modern decor and seems trendy. At night it may be more service-friendly and a stronger fine dining experience, but since we were there early with the crowd swarming un, it felt more like a diner experience. Which was actually fine for us, but may turn people off. read more

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Love the inside decorations - thought the plants on the ceiling were real at first. Sat at a table off to the side (not one of the booths) but it was still pretty comfortable. Starting off with drinks: I got the passion fruit sour since they're known for their pisco sour and variations on it. I really liked it, it wasn't too sweet and had a lot of froth from the egg whites. Someone with me ordered the chicha morada sour, but it turned out to be very sweet and not sour at all; worth noting as she doesn't like sweet cocktails. The staff were very accommodating about it; she ordered just a classic pisco sour and they comped it without us asking. We got the fried plantains and the chicharrones; they were good but not notably so. Fairly standard compared to other places where I've eaten similar items. However the chicken empanadas were incredible, maybe one of the best empanadas I've ever had. They are packed full of filling with not too much dough. The filling itself is moist - it's good and not dry at all even without the sauce it comes with. Finished off with the chocolate bandido, a lava cake. It was a nice gooey texture and good level of sweetness but I would have liked it a bit warmer. Overall a great place for a nicer dinner or a special occasion. read more

Limón - plantains - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Food and the restaurant vibe was decent. Place is packed and busy so getting servers attention was not easy. read more

Limón - Ceviche limon - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This was my first time trying Peruvian food. The ambience was high class. The food was phenomenal, everything I tried was 10/10. What made my experience even better was our server Isaac. He was so amazing, friendly and helpful! Id recommend this place and make sure you ask for Isaac! read more

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Great Peruvian food! The ceviche is fresh, the cocktails are excellent, and the service is genuinely friendly. If you haven't tried Peruvian cuisine yet, this is the place to start--go check it out. Peruvian food beautifully blends bold South American flavors with Japanese and Chinese culinary techniques, creating something truly unique. It's one of my favorite cuisines, and I'm so glad to have a great option here in the East Bay. read more

Lomo saltado -- 3/5, it was good but was a tad bit salty Empanada sampler -- 5/5, SUPER GOOD Lychee sour, it was decent. 3/5 Salad -- standard. No rating here. Scallop ceviche -- 4/5 The fish, forgot the name but it was fried. -- 2/5 it came late due to fryer issues(?), and when we attempted to reheat the next day, we have come to realize that the other side of the fish has not been descaled. Absolutely inedible. Service 4/5. read more

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Peruvian food is in low supply in the world and I'm glad Limon exists. Take your partner over here on a date you won't regret it. Had what I believe to be the best staples and I cannot describe how much I loved the flavors. The chicken is a good amount if you have a large party, but I gotta say it's weaker flavor wise compared to everything else. Rice from both the chaufa and the arroz con mariscos hit the spot. Your party will definitely fight over the seafood, tastes fresh. Our party agreed that the pork from the chaufa and the peruvian paella were the best options from our selection. All of the other options seemed amazing so I'll have to return. read more

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Noisy, lively, beautifully decorated, great service, and most of all, deliciously consistent food. My first exposure to Limon was at their Burlingame location. That spot was a bit to tight/crowded IMHO. The Mountain View location is definitely roomier and upscale looking. Their Trio Ganador is a great way to try a variety of ceviche marinades. read more

Limón - Trio Ganador Pescado - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Really good fried rice, plaintains, and beef short ribs! Crispy pork belly was too tough. Nice service (2 birthdays at 2 tables near us, the staff sang happy birthday to them), and upscale ambience (most people were dressed nicely). Seating at our table had really high chairs - they were hard to move / adjust. read more

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The South American foods, Delicious and charming It's a great lunch in the Cupertino read more

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Limón has a really nice interior and a great overall atmosphere. The food was genuinely good. I especially loved the oysters and fries, which were both fresh and flavorful. I also ordered the ribeye, and it was delicious and very tender. The service was really friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. overall, a really solid spot and i would definitely come back. read more

Limón - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Came back to Castro for the Easter egg event and decided to come back to Limon for a casual lunch. The empanadas sampler is amazing as ever, although strangely the veggie flavors are way better than the non-veggie ones, especially the mushroom flavor. The paella is better than last time. If I come in a next time I got to try some of the other items on the menu. read more

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I made reservation in advance for a weekend dinner and though I was 15 mins late, they were able to get us the table. The restaurant ambience is pretty good and the staff were also very friendly. I ordered their popular leechemelon cocktail and it was very very refreshing. I'd surely recommend it. And since we had a small appetite, we only ordered one appetizer and one entree to share. The appetizer was grilled chicken with potatoes and some sauce, and it was pretty good, just a bit spicy which was great. The stir fry chicken with fries was pretty similar to a Chinese stir fry chicken with jasmine rice. Overall, I'd recommend this place and would go back. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Monday and had the best meal! There was virtually no wait (but it was a Monday). We ordered the classic ceviche which I'm honestly still thinking about 24 hours later. The pieces of fish were so big and fresh, and it was so flavorful! The Saltado De Pollo was amazing! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the dish was so good. The portion was also so big I had leftovers!! read more

Limón - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

The ceviche here is so good! The service was great and the ambiance was upscale and professional. Really liked the vibes. We just ordered various ceviches, appetizers, and empanadas and it filled all of us up. The empanadas were tasty. The Anticuchos de Pollo (marinated grilled chicken skewers) were great as well. The Brussels sprouts and polli-papas were a hit. But the highlight was definitely the ceviche... so good. Pricing...well let's just say I'm glad corporate fronted the bill as it was a pretty expensive place to eat! read more

Limón - Polli-papas - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Let me start with the disclaimer... We went there to grab drinks at the bar and oysters. There is a good size bar area with several seats at the bar as well as a few high tops. Unfortunately for us, a couple of people had stretched out at the bar and took some empty seats for their belongings, however we were able to find two seat seats at the low bar. The dining room offers lots of seating but on a Friday night you should make a reservation or at least plan on waiting if you're right after six. The bartenders acknowledged us, delivered water, and then came back a few minutes later to take our order. They weren't friendly nor did they seem to really be invested in us as customers. We ordered two glasses of Prosecco and a dozen oysters. The Prosecco was chilled nicely. The oysters were average at best. We had been to the Pressroom in San Jose during lunch and had a half dozen there, so we had something to compare them to. These were not flavorful, and at least seven of them had various bits of shell in them. Wow we will certainly give this place another try and order something different, we will cross it off our list of places to get oysters. read more

Decided to dine on Peruvian prior to a concert at Shoreline. We requested outside dining and were seated promptly. Our server was MIA for a while-however many other servers stepped in to be sure we had water and beverages. We started with a pisco sour and a Caribbean mojito. Both were delish! Moving into the food-we ordered the sample platter of empanadas and we were so glad we did! Beef, cheese, vegetarian and chicken! Which was our favorite???? We can't decide they were all fantastic. I would definitely order them again! After the empanadas we dined on the Saltado de pollo. Delicious and filling! Downtown Mountain View has the street blocked off and the dining is in a fenced area. Lovely time sitting outside and people watching. The German restaurant across the street was celebrating Oktoberfest-so we dined in Peruvian food and listened to an Om-pah band... Overall a great experience. read more

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Anita was amazing! She took great care of us during our Waymo event at Limon and made the whole experience even better. She was friendly, attentive, professional, and always made sure everyone had what they needed. Her great attitude and excellent service really stood out. Thank you, Anita, for taking such good care of our group and helping make the event a great experience! read more

Definitely make a reservation because it gets super packed here! My girls and I came on a Friday night, and we were so glad we were seated in the smaller room as the main dining room was extremely loud and crowded. A wasp did fly in my hair because they had to keep the door open since it was stuffy. The food made up for that, though. We started off with some cocktails, all of which were strong and tasty. Ceviche limon: the snapper was excellent, and I liked the different textures with the calamari. The taro chips paired perfectly and it was such a shareable dish. Lomo Saltado: Pass. The steak was a little dry and the fries got super soggy, just overall there are better options. Polli-papas: the fries and the sauce were soo delicious, but the chicken was also dry. A good drunk food, though. Arroz con mariscos: the star of the night. Outstanding flavors, a huge variety of seafood, big portions, and just a very aromatic and hearty dish. Would definitely get this again! Overall, would love to come back here and it's definitely a family style restaurant! read more

Service here is really good and the food isnt bad. I like the ceviche and the chicken dishes as they are really juicy. Lomo Saltado is okay. read more

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We came here to attend their Monday through Friday 3-6pm Happy Hour and it did not disappoint! We got a seafood dish and 2 sangrias (on happy hour) and the drinks were worth the price. The ambiance is perfect for date night or an after work hangout! The service was quick with our waiter checking on us and filling up water frequently! read more

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The food was delicious. Chanchito a la diabla 3.5/5 Lomo saltado 5/5 Picante de mariscos 4.5/5 Festejo 4/5 Tres leches 1/5 it's extremely sweet and my favorite cake is tres leches wouldn't get this one again. You must get the mango Panna cotta 10/10 The service was fast 20min wait to be seated without reservation. It was a bit loud because we got seated next to a 6 group girl party we had to lean it very close to hear what the person across was saying. read more

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The food and ambience exceeded my expectation. Anthony took really good care of us. Will definitely come back again read more

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Went to Limon for the first time. For appetizers we tried the fried cauliflower (super yummy), and the veg empanadas (that I wished were crispy and hot. unfortunately what we got felt like they made a while back and reheated or refried). We also tried the truffle mac and cheese (was okay, could have had more seasoning and more truffle), and a salad that was a very generous portion. The veg saltado as the main course was really nice and my favorite dish of the day. Cocktails were all right, I had the passion fruit margherita that was a little too sweet for me. read more

10/10 experience! Have been wanting to try this for awhile and am so happy I did! The food was incredible! We ordered the pork & fried rice and the Nikkei acevichado roll! So delicious, drinks were amazing as well! We had a wonderful server as well who made our experience even more spectacular! Thank you to Shannon! Menu has a great variety and beautiful ambiance inside. Wish I took more photos! read more

Limón - Lychee Melon Cocktail - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California