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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Food is great, and our server Anthony is super friendly! Would come to this place again ! read more

Limón - 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

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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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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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

Came here for drinks on a Wednesday night and it was way busier than I expected even past 9pm. The whole place has a date-night vibe with dim lighting that makes it feel pretty upscale, like somewhere you'd come for a fancy dinner or a special night out. We ordered the ponche and the bomba del amor, and both cocktails were amazing. Very sweet, very boozy. The kind of drinks you sip slowly because you can actually feel them. Staff was super friendly and helpful, and one small thing I really appreciated was seeing the wait staff actively sanitizing the menus, it made the place feel really well-maintained. Would absolutely come back, especially for drinks before or after dinner. read more

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

Food was great, service was good as well. I sat at the bar because I was grabbing a quick bite in between rehearsals. read more

Limón - Diablito Jr. - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Came here on a Saturday night to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday, and what a pleasant surprise! The place was packed, with lots of people waiting for tables--definitely make reservations ahead of time. The décor was modern and stylish, creating a great vibe for a fun night out. The food was absolutely delicious, with a perfect blend of flavors and ingredients. We ordered several dishes, and every single one came out beautifully plated and incredibly tasty. Our waitress was attentive throughout the evening, and the drinks were not only delicious but also super cute and well-presented. I would definitely recommend trying this place if you're looking for great Peruvian food and a lively atmosphere. read more

Limón - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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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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Visited Limon for a friend's birthday dinner. Really cool drink options and absolutely loved the ambiance of the restaurant. However, I thought the food was much too salty read more

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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I wouldn't say it lived up to the hype but it was okay. For the price and for the experience I doubt I'd be back for any more than the fact it's classified as Latin food without being a taqueria. I am not sure why but the room we were sat in has one server for 56 seats. That's an absolutely tuff situation for the server. When service is bad sometimes you need to look at guest to server ratio and recognize it could be a staffing issue and not a terrible server. The server was running but the waits were still bad. read more

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 ceviche was electric. Sick vibes, tasty food, nice vibe. Elizabeth was a fantastic waitress. Eat here!

This place is usually busy on weekends so it's always best to have a reservation. The ambience is warm and welcoming also very beautiful with plants decorating the restaurant. Food was extremely delicious, I've tried three different dishes here and none have disappointed me. read more

Limón - Ceviches come in shooter options which was super yummy to try without committing to a whole dish! - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

3.5 stars. Ceviche is amazing. We got the ceviche sampler and it had a discount during happy hour. My personal faves are the classic and the leche de Tigre but the aji Amarillo was good too. The lomo saltado and the chaufa were both on the saltier side and meat was a tad tough. Even with Yelp reservation, we got squeezed in an awkward spot where we were in the private room but sharing with a company party. Before this party arrived, our server was nowhere to be found and we had to flag someone over to come into the room where we were seated. I'll just come back for ceviche only. read more

Came here for lunch. First time sitting outside at this location or ordering off the menu myself I went with the Ribeye (instead of my usual Lomo saltado). Got it medium rare. Cooked perfectly. It was delicious. The potatoes it came with had a different seasoning but the main reason they weren't my fave was because they were a bit too hard for my liking. I prefer soft potatoes or crispy potatoes. But not medium soft hard boiled potatoes. So next time I'd get the fries instead. Otherwise delicious dish. My usual, chica morada, tasted a bit more sweet than I'm used to but delicious. I sat outside, under an umbrella. Perfect weather read more

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Visited this place on weekday 8pm ish, surprise to almost full house at that time and day. Nice vibe, friendly staffs, but food and drinks were not my cup of tea. Ceviche Limon - seafood was fresh, crispy calamari was okay, taro chips were tasteless. The citrus source was too sour, think of someone biting a lemon and instantly regretting it. Pisco sour (passion fruit) - too strong and too sourly, like mixture of vinegar and liquor. Lomo Saltado - we ordered this, but was served Seco de Costillas. The beef short ribs were kind of hard to chew, not tender at all. The canary beans were bad, it tasted like a can of bland baked beans. Tiny portion of the salsa criolla, way to little, can't even tell what it tastes like. read more

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6/24/2025 Limon 800 California St Mountain View, CA 94041 In my quest for Happy Hour deals, I tried here on a Tuesday afternoon. Free city parking is a short walk across the street. Not very busy and I sat at the bar. The ambiance is modern upscale with lots of real wood. Service was fast and good. I got the Trio Ganador which consisted of three dishes of Ceviche accompanied with Taro chips and a Peruvian lager. The Ceviche was very lemony and the fish, shrimp and calamari were very fresh. But I guess I'm more of a sodium Poke guy. No repeat for this. My check was pretty steep and this is no Happy Hour bargain. Getting charged for hot sauce was completely unacceptable. read more

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Our server Anthony was INCREDIBLE!!! We had a large table + two little kiddos and he was fabulous every step of the way. read more

Limón - Margarita and lychee cocktail - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

If you're considering going. Go. This place was so good. I've been about 3 times now and have loved it each time I've gone. The space is so spacious and there's plenty of seating. The staff overall is good. And the food is chefs kiss. You honestly can't go wrong with making plans for dinner here. Such a solid choice and will forever be on the options for dinner for the night (it's just THAT good)! read more

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I was craving lomo saltado and this place did not disappoint!! we ordered the ceviche, half chicken, and lomo saltaldo- everything was delicious and well seasoned. We also ordered the lychee sour and pisco sour- beware these drinks are VERY strong. We came in on a Saturday night around 7:30pm and were immediately seated. Lots of seating indoors including a room with tables in the back. The servers were friendly and attentive. The only reason I took off a star is because we found a fly in the rice. We let the waiter know and he immediately brought us out a new one. Overall still a very positive experience and we definitely want to come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Best Ceviche I've had. Service was great. I'll be back! This was Pica Rico. Red Snapper Calamari and Shrimp. Added house made chips a must for dipping and finishing off the rocoto leche read more

Limón - Pica Rico - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

My staff and I have been loyal customers of Limon restaurant for quite some time, as we genuinely enjoy the food. we ordered takeout for our Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. While preparing to eat, we discovered a large green bug moving in the salad. This was disturbing and completely ruined our meal, causing everyone to lose their appetite. An incident of this nature raises serious concerns about food safety and sanitation practices, particularly regarding whether salads are being properly washed. Since then, we have attempted multiple times to contact a manager at the Limon restaurant, but we have received no response. The lack of follow-up has been just as disappointing as the incident itself. We expected better from a restaurant we have supported for years and hope this matter will be taken seriously. read more

Limón - A bug - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

We were able to get a same-day reservation for a party of 3 on a weeknight here. The food was tasty and the service was great, but the restaurant was really loud. Because the music playing from the speakers was loud and the restaurant was full, everyone around us was yelling which made it tough to hold a conversation. Also, every table around us seemed to be a birthday dinner and the staff sung for each one. I think it's a really nice touch if you're celebrating, but definitely something to think about if you're reserving a table for a different event like a business dinner. read more

Limón - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This place had great reviews for their food and a few not too good that we agree with. We weren't wowed. The ambiance is nice. The servers were nice. We were seated at 11:45 am on a Sunday. It wasn't very busy and it took a bit to get our canned sodas and glasses with ice. It looked like they were having a group employee meeting. We wanted to try everything but we weren't into ceviche so we ordered the fiesta platter for our appetizers and the brasa plater for our meal. The chicharron de pollo were fried chicken pieces with a haberno lime sauce. The chicken pieces were dried. The sauce helped. The beef empanadas were dried and we didn't taste all the flavors of the olives, raisins, and beef. I don't recall the second sauce. It wasn't that good. I liked the platano frito, lightly fried sweet plantains out of everything the most. The yuca fries were dry on both platters. The presentation on the plate was great. The half rotisserie chicken from the brasa platter had a good flavor. It wasn't overly dry. This was a small half chicken, leg on the bottom, and breast and wing on top. The same two sauces were served with the chimichurri on top of the 16 oz ribeye steak. The ribeye was fatty so not dry. The pork belly was not greasy but ok. Maybe the meat platter and appetizer platter were not good choices. We saw other patrons with individual dishes, like the ribeye and pork belly. Maybe it's better to order just one item. Maybe the seafood dishes are better. Maybe if we had a few drinks, food would have tasted better. I'm glad we tried it. read more

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Loved it! App three dishes were good. The highlight was the beef tongue, it was so incredibly flavorful. The pork was good but a bit dry. The service was good, but to confirm the reservation I had to give the phone number of the person who reserved, which was a bit inconvenient as I arrived first before the person who reserved. The area is very nice. The inside was a bit crowded but felt cozy. There are both indoor and outdoor options. read more

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Best Limón ever and I've been to most in SF and Bay Area. Location 10; Ambiance 10; food 10; Drinks 10. Staff 10. I'll definitely be back! read more

Limón - Rib Eye. Amazing! - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. I come here often for their ceviches and their drinks are incredible! Food Recommendations: I've tried a variety of options on the menu at this point and my recommendations are: - For ceviches, I love them all, but my favorite is the Pica Rico. It's a little spicy and absolutely delicious. If you prefer non-spicy, I love the Ceviches Limón and the Mixto Amarillo. - For Appetizers, the my top recommendation are the Camarones Crocantes and the empanadas. - For a classic main, the Lomo Saltado is delicious and flavorful. - For Cocktails (I like things on the sweeter side), I recommend the Passionfruit Sour and the Cadillac Margarita. I also really enjoy the El Capitan Margarita if you enjoy a smooth mezcal. You can also never go wrong with the Limón Pisco Sour. Service: The staff is always super welcoming, friendly, and professional. We've never had a bad experience here. Appetizers and Drinks come out fairly quickly even when busy. Ambiance: during the day, there is plenty of natural light and their outdoor patio is lovely on warm days. At night, the restaurant is warmly lit and is the perfect spot for a date night or celebratory outing. Overall: I absolutely love this restaurant. I cannot recommend enough. read more

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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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Very expensive plate, very little food. I'm giving two stars only because the service and the taste of the food were good. However, the price-to-portion ratio is extremely disappointing. The plate looked large, but the actual amount of food was very small. The protein portion was minimal, the carbs were also very limited, and there was no salad included. For the price, I expected a much more complete and satisfying meal. On top of that, I'm fairly certain I ordered the "dorado in seafood sauce" (around $38), but I was served a whole fish priced at $48. I didn't realize this until I received the bill, which was frustrating. What bothered me the most is that after spending $48 on an "adult" plate, I left still hungry, which has never happened to me at a restaurant before. Overall, the food may taste good, but it is far too expensive for the amount served. If you're an adult, you will likely need to order extra food to feel satisfied read more

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Didn't have a reservation and wanted to have a nice, sit down dinner after the Art and Wine Festival. The hostess asked if we wanted indoor or outdoor. We chose outdoor because we figured it would be nice to people watch, and the weather was nice. However, we must have sat out there for over 15 min with not a waiter stopping by. We tried to flag a couple of people down, but, to not avail. We went back inside and asked the hostess if we could please sit inside instead. This was a great choice. Our waiter was really nice. The food was delicious and very beautifully plated. We were pretty disheartened when we were ignored outside, but, the amazing service we got from our waiter once we were inside turned the entire experience around! read more

SUUUUUCH a great restaurant. So happy we decided to give this place a shot. Had the chicken skewers and picante de mariscos. Both were INCREDIBLE. The rice was cooked perfectly. Service was super sweet. The only thing that was difficult about this place was how jampacked it was, with everyone sitting close to each other. We could not hear each other in our party when talking; definitely almost yelling to be understood. I'd definitely go back, but perhaps sit outside. Parking is just around the corner in a structure. read more

Limón - Pescado, chicken skewers - Peruvian Near Me - Mountain View, California

Limon was excellent. We started coming here around May and we have been there back now at least 4-5 times since then and all has been great experiences. One of the main reasons we started going back was their bartender Luis, he's customer service I believe is part of what made our experience excellent. Most of the times we go there for drinks and a few bites. These are some of the items we have order. Our favorite so far has been their Polli-Papas and their Ceviche Limon (not pictured). One thing that I would like to try again are their Leche de Tigre shooters because they were very very sour like to the point where it scolded our tongues for the rest of the meal, there was no salt on them. My wife basically gave me hers and we ordered their trio so I didn't want to waste the oyster nor I didn't want to tell the bartender that time since it wasn't our usual bartender Luis. That's why I would lie to give them a try so maybe next time we go I'll order a single one because they could have been having an off day for that order of shooters. Last thing you folks will see a picture of a cake in there and that's because one of the times we went in was to celebrate my 35th birthday and Luis and my wife surprised me with their Chocolate Bandido dessert and the Chef and the whole staff gathered around and sang Feliz Cumpleaños to me which I thought was very nice way to end our meal that day. Ambiance it's your usual restaurant ambiance, quite when it's not Lunch rush or Dinner rush but they usually have house or Latin music playing and when it's busy you just hear the beauty of a busy restaurant people talking, drinks being shaken and their kitchen an open kitchen so you get to enjoy a show while you eat. read more

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Go for the ceviche and the service. The ceviche Amarillo was truly one of the best ceviches I have ever had. Generous portions of fish and calamari and the sauce was so tangy and delicious. Didn't live that there was a 4$ up charge for taro chips I mean of course it has to come with chips that's ridiculous. The fiesta platter was beef empanadas, chicharron pollo, plantains and yuca fries was not fresh. Heavy, oily, dry chicken, dry yuca, very tough dough on the empanadas. The lime red onion sauce that came with was devastatingly harsh, I actually choked on it. The green beans were good but had tough skins and were overly wilted and under seasoned. We had a wonderful waiter however he was very pleasant and professional and really took care of us. Order the Chicha Miranda to drink it was spectacular read more