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4.2 (1.2k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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Marge C.

Lunch was delightful! The food was flavorful and vibrant. The place is nice and cozy. Food: The Ceviche Limon was my favorite. I love the flavors and the meat. The squid was easy to chew. The Chicken Empanadas were fresh and not greasy. You can eat it with or without the sauce and it still tastes good. The Camarones were also good. They were fat tasty shrimps which a good batter ratio and tasty sauce with a hint of spicy. We also tried the quarter Chicken. It was good, but was slightly dry. The skin has nice crunch to it. Service was decent and at a good pace. I am yet to try the Paella and more dishes another time. But so far, this visit was satisfying and enjoyable.

Ribeye
Megan D.

First time at Limon! The first restaurant to kick off my mom's bday week 8/10 overall - We tried the ceviche trio with taro chips and opted in for the red snapper and calamari mix, fried shrimp, dozen oysters and appetizer trio with empanada, chicken, and plantain fries. All the seafood was very fresh and I liked the yuzu flavor. For mains, we had the arroz, ribeye, short rib, string beans, and lomo saltado. Nothing stood out to me for the mains except for the short rib special. The beef was very tender and the mashed potatoes were finely blended. I think I'd come back for drinks and apps!

Sue S.

IMHO Our group of ladies chose to try Peruvian cuisine at Limon for lunch. At 11:45, we had our choice of tables inside the gorgeous dining room. After sitting down, we realized the lively music was a little too loud for us, so we opted to move outside to their "patio". We were still able to enjoy the music, but it was also important that we could hear each other talk. Thankfully the weather was perfect. Two of my friends ordered the Chicha Morada, $8, a refreshing mocktail. After I took a sip, I ordered one for myself! Our lunch entrees were the Mixto Clasico, $26, Pacific red snapper, calamari, shrimp, leche de tigre, Anticuchos de Pollo, $22, Two marinated grilled chicken skewers, roasted chimichurri potatoes, Peruvian corn, served with Limon hot sauce, and two orders of the Crispy Pork Belly Chaufa, $28, Peruvian fried rice, bacon, mixed vegetables, green onions, ginger-infused oyster sauce, topped with crispy pork belly & sesame seeds. Each dish was beautifully plated and appetizing to look at and eat! Most of us were happy with our food choices. The only issue my friend and I had with our crispy pork belly chaufa, was the dryness of the pork belly. It is also advertised as crispy, and it was definitely not crispy. However, they were generous with 5 slices of the pork belly. The rice was super yummy. Would I order it again? Probably not. I so wanted the pork belly to be moist inside and crispy on the outside, but it didn't happen. My leftovers made for a great dinner for my hubby though. Service was friendly but since we were seated outside, and it was busy inside, it took a while for our server to check up on us. Their menu is extensive, but a little pricey. Believe it or not, they also have a menu of Nikkei sushi rolls. Their dining area and bar are simply stunning, and their ladies' room is one of the prettiest I've ever seen! There is a parking garage in the same building as the restaurant, so very convenient. Would we dine here again? Absolutely!

Bhrite S.

Limón is fantastic! Started off with the ceviche and oysters. The ceviche had three different spice levels and all were great; my favorite was the one in the middle! The paella was packed with a lot of variety: muscle, clams, shrimp, etc. The workers were very quick and attentive to when things were running low. Overall, would recommend this place 10/10 times!

Arroz con Mariscos
Ally W.

Great customer service, delicious meal. We shared appetizers and desserts. We each ordered our own entrees but I think they are more sharing plates. I ordered the seafood paella which was generous and I could not finish all of it. They packed up our leftovers and gave us bags to go. I really loved sharing the desserts. The chocolate one is the best! Tastes like a chocolate molten cake. It's busy so have reservations. Street parking is easier than the public lots.

Dessert - Chocolate Bandido
Sabrina L.

Premium location- Castro Main Street mountain view downtown area, no nearby parking but there is a parking structure walkable distance. The restaurant has modern dark theme decorations, not too much theme . But definitely on the expensive bar restaurant feeling. Came with a group reservation for Tuesday lunch, got seated and had our order delivered in a very short time. Very good Persian food, ingredients are fresh and flavors are great, especially like the taro chips , very crunchy and whole food taste. Also enjoy the desserts. The lava cake's lava was not flowing, but flavor is good. Except this restaurant is on the pricey side, the rest is good.

Daniel L.

One of Mountain View's hottest restaurants on Castro St. Limon is a special and spectacular place for lunch or dinner. Come early and hungry and make RSVP. The food here is phenomenal, from seafood to meats to appetizers to drinks this is the place to be to celebrate, date night, special occasions or even a typical night. I highly recommend this place!

Flat Iron steak
John H.

Monday 8/31/26 12:30 PM Lunchtime. Reservations for 12:30, we called and they agreed to move them up to 12:45 and would hold the res's for an additional 15 minutes. Party of four, birthday celebration The Duchess ordered an ensalada, Jardinera a jolly Spring mix, romaine, ají amarillo sesame dressing, carrots, cucumbers, & cherry tomatoes. $12.00 added ¼ rotisserie chicken $8.00 5 stars For me: under classico's, Picante con Mariscos a wonderful spicey (not to hot) mix of Braised jumbo prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, Peruvian scallops in a creamy ají panca rocoto sauce served with a large side of small grain rice. $36.004 stars as it is messy, because the whole prawn, shell, legs, head, needs to be removed, and they are covered in sauce. Also Flat Iron $34.00 Grilled 10 oz steak, Yukon mashed potatoes, veggie anticuchero, ají panca cabernet demi-glace. 5 stars Arroz con Mariscos$36.00 Aromatic saffron rice, ají panca fish fumé. Peruvian scallops, head-on prawns, jumbo shrimp, PEI mussels, Manila clams, calamari, fish, & salsa criolla 4 stars, same problem, messy, so the prawns were just put in a take home box. Drinks Ice tea $5.00 with slight strawberry flavor 3 stars, not a fan. Mango Lemonade $7.00 5 stars, but damn pricey! Very good service, seated at half booth and two facing chairs. 5 stars. Brought the birthday boy a dessert with lit candle. We all sang the usual, with me loudly inserting OLD GUY in place of his name. No stars for me . . . No Parking on Castro St, foot traffic only, but plenty parking in a public garage, elevator out of order if your handicapped. Nice colorful ambiance with a casual flair. I'm told that it gets pretty trendy on Fridays. Opens at 11:30 AM everyday, open later on weekends I'll return to sample their ribeye steak off the grill. A Definite recommend!

Evon T.

Booked Limón for a group of 25 and we had such a great time! May helped coordinate our reservation and was wonderful -- so attentive and accommodating with our large party. The food was delicious and the whole team loved it. Everything from the service to the atmosphere was on point. Highly recommend Limón for group dinners!

Carolyn M.

Service was great, food was delicious, and the overall vibe of this place is so nice. I think I enjoyed everything we tried, and there was such an interesting fusion of flavors like the beef sushi?? I didn't think it would be good, but it was great! This place is pretty popular so make a reservation if you can, but I would definitely come here again maybe for a special occasion or celebration.

Beef tongue (i think)
Tammy Y.

Came here for my moms birthday and overall it was good but we were put off by how long we had to wait. We had a reservation at 6:30 on a tuesday night and we werent seated until 7:20pm after we asked the staff multiple times about our table. Their apology was to compensate us one dessert (for our party of 6) which felt a little underwhelming given that we were there for my mom's birthday anyways and most restaurants will offer some sort of free dessert for birthdays anyways. For everyone's birthday, staff will come over and sing though which is nice For the actual food, its good but as many reviews point out, some of the food is heavy on the salt so if you're sensitive, ask for less salt when you order. We got: - fried rice/Crispy Pork Belly Chaufa ($28): good with lots of meat but little salty - ceviche pescado clasico ($24): traditional and good, taro chips that come with it are nice - tuna bites: little disappointing, the rice wasnt as crispy as we were hoping - Empanada sampler ($24 for 4): pretty tasty and nice to share but nothing crazy special and a bit pricey when you think about it - Arroz con Mariscos ($36): peruvian version of seafood paella, they dont skimp on the seafood which is nice, one of our favorites - another seafood entree: cant remember the name but it was also loaded with seafood and tasty - beef tongue: also cant find this on the online menu but it was good - dessert - mango panna cotta: very tasty. Not too sweet

Arroz con Mariscos
Jonah B.

This was my first time trying Peruvian food and I was blown away. Every dish was perfect for sharing and was full of flavor. I can't pick a favorite between the Crispy Pork Belly Chaufa and the Arroz con Mariscos because both were out of this world. This place is pricey but it's reasonable for the portion sizes and area. I'll definitely be coming here for special occasions!

Polli-Papas
Sam R.

First time dining at Limón and it was a pretty good experience. I will say the restaurant was very crowded when we went and I'm glad that I opted to make a reservation for dinner. The ambiance at Limón was quite lively and the decor of the restaurant is nice and colorful, with some vivid, modern touches. The menu has several options for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. My friend and I opted to share a few small plates, and we still had trouble finishing the items we ordered. We got a shrimp appetizer with taro chips, plantains, and fried chicken with french fries dish. Each dish was made well, my friend and I both enjoyed the shrimp appetizer and taro chips. The fried chicken was a bit dry, but the fries were tasty and drizzled with a flavorful sauce and parmesan cheese. I was curious about trying dessert, but we were too full and decided to skip it. They also have an extensive drink menu, with a good selection of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages. Service was alright but could be improved. The spot where they seated us seemed to be easily overlooked, so that could be another reason for the mediocre service. While I was able to check in with the host and get seated soon after, it took a while for anyone to fill our water and take our orders. However, customer service was more attentive towards the second half of our meal. The staff checked in consistently and filled up our waters on a few occasions. Overall, it was a good dining experience with some room for improvement. I'm curious to return and try other menu items or visit a different location. Possibly recommend stopping by Limón for a meal.

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Is the prix fixe menu price per person? or $60 is for two people?

per person

Is there happy hour?

Yes it's from Monday - Friday 3-6pm Valencia's Happy Hours are Friday - Saturday | 9 PM to closing.

Do they have options for vegetarians?

Yes. They have Brussels sprouts.

What is your corkage fee? thanks

Hello, the corkage fee is $25 per bottle, max 2 bottles and $50 per magnum, only one. Thank you so… 

Do they have a kids menu?

I don't believe they do. I would ask the waiter for suggestions.

Does the aji sauce have mayo?

The aji amarillo sauce contains eggs.

What's the dress attire here?

Casually dressed

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