Limena in TO is a wonderful restaurant with delicious Peruvian food and friendly service. The owner, Ruben, was especially warm and hospitable, taking the time to make sure everything was perfect. The lomo saltado was outstanding with tender, flavorful beef and a delicious savory sauce with French fries. It was fresh, generous, filling, and craveable. We will definitely be returning often. 5 stars and. 2 thumbs up...Parking is in the back. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy this dish, but it was a major disappointment. For $30, I expected a generous portion of meat and tacu tacu. Instead, there were only a few small pieces of meat, barely any tacu tacu, and the plate was mostly filled with salty broth. The presentation made it look like a substantial meal, but it was not. I finished the plate and still left the restaurant hungry, which is frustrating when you are paying that much for one entrée. I am willing to pay premium prices when the quality and portion justify it, but this felt extremely overpriced for what was served. Unfortunately, I would not order this again. read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Tacu Tacu Con Lomo Al Jugo - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Fantastic food from the nicest people. Try the Tacu Tacu for breakfast, you won't be disappointed. The nice outdoor seating area was perfect for our breakfast with the pups. We ordered some scrambled eggs for the dogs. The owner hooked up each pup with their own container which made feeding time at the zoo much easier. read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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First time trying Peruvian food and it was amazing. My friends got tallarin and the other got lomo saltado and I was able to try a bit of each and both were also super delicious. I got the Limena sandwich. Sorry for my half picture, I completely forgot to take a pic at the start it was so good! The portion size goes with the pricing when you're looking at that just know you will have some for leftovers or you'll be very very full after your meal. The guy working at the front register is really nice and check in on us to see how everything was going. I'll definitely be back to try more things! read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Half of a Limeña Sandwich - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Ok yessss please!!!! I get so excited when I find a restaurant that has really good food. Now I didn't dine there I only had take out and the food was perfectly made. There was so much flavor and I love how everything was packaged. I did order spicy but I didn't think it was that spicy but I do like really spicy food so maybe try the medium first. The plantains were very tasty and I had the ceviche which was so good. This will definitely be my go to place when I am in town. read more

Authentic Peruvian casual family owned restaurant. Everything was so good! It's a small place, but it does have a good sized patio area. There are a few parking spots that you'll come across in the front to the side, but there's also street parking. read more

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Mediocre food Small portions Didn't taste fresh Not really worth the money Have had much better Peruvian food read more

Limeña is probably one of the best kept secrets in the 805. My Wednesday was made a little bit better by being able to finally try some classic Peruvian dishes at Limeña Peruvian Eatery in Thousand Oaks, California. Gabriel and his team are insanely passionate about the business and their community. I was only here about 30 minutes but I felt right at home, welcomed and eager to come back for more AND WITH FRIENDS. This is the kind of restaurant where you bring a group, everyone orders a different dish, and then you pass them around to get an amazing bite after bite. With Gabriel's help I was able to narrow it down to a few dishes that I had to try. The interior here is super cozy and inviting. I grabbed a big table against the wall and was delighted to see all of the customers that rolled in after work hours. I love seeing those in the community that feel at home coming into restaurants such as this, where their native language can be spoken and all of the great Spanish hits from my youth were playing in the background. Really the ambiance and atmosphere here is so inviting and warm. What you absolutely MUST order: Ceviche Carretillero : I don't know which food gods are shining down on me this week but this was ANOTHER one of the best bites I've had yet this year. Their famous Peruvian ceviche topped with fried calamari. It totally works and knocked my socks off. It's super refreshing with the Leche de Tigre, cold halibut and sweet potato, yet topped with that perfectly crispy calamari - this is a dish I won't soon forget and honestly will be longing for. Pollo Saltado : a more well known Peruvian dish, traditionally comes with beef, chicken or seafood. This lovely stir fried dish with onion, tomatoes, fries and rice is a Peruvian staple and fan favorite here. I opted for the chicken this time and was blown away by the flavors and textures. Such a solid and hearty dish. Definitely you'll have room for leftovers. All of this delicious food washed down with a Passionfruit Juice Please come give them a try! read more

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The owner greeted us warmly after finding easy street parking for lunch. He provided us photos for the items we were interested in. My wife is very sensitive to cilantro flavor and thankfully we could barely taste it in the ceviche mixto and Loma soltado sauce. A very hard feat to achieve! Overall flavoring was great. We wish there were some tortilla chips that came with the ceviche. The steak could have been more tender and would have been perfect. Overall nice spot. read more

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Yum! Love this place and it tastes so authentic. As a half Peruvian who grew up with authentic Peruvian home cooked meals and this TASTES AUTHENTIC. I feel like I am visiting a restaurant in Peru. read more

Pésima comida y peor servicio. ¡Si pudiera poner -10 estrellas, lo haría!Estábamos en medio de un viaje familiar y, tras manejar por 3 horas, decidimos parar a comer en el primer restaurante peruano que encontramos. Lamentablemente, fue la peor decisión. Todo estuvo horrible:El tallarín saltado: La pasta estaba totalmente sobrecocida y no tenía ningún sabor; no sabía a nada.La papa a la huancaína: Las papas parecían pedazos de piedra de lo duras que estaban, y la salsa huancaína no tenía sabor.Le comentamos la situación al mesero de manera muy educada y respetuosa. Él amablemente nos ofreció cambiar los platos o devolvernos el dinero. Pedimos cambiar a tallarines verdes, pero el mismo mesero nos advirtió que sería el mismo problema porque usaban los mismos tallarines sobrecocidos. Ante esto, le pedimos la devolución de esos dos platos en específico (los demás sí los íbamos a pagar).A los dos minutos, el dueño del local empezó a discutir a gritos con el mesero, diciendo que no nos iba a devolver nada. Luego se acercó a nuestra mesa a faltarnos el respeto por completo. Yo estaba con mi familia, y mis dos hijas pequeñas terminaron asustadas por la actitud tan agresiva del dueño. La situación escaló tanto que tuvimos que llamar a la policía, aunque nos dijeron que no podían intervenir en disputas de dinero.Al final, pagamos aproximadamente $120 dólares y solo pudimos comer un ceviche (de los 5 platos que pedimos). Mis hijas se quedaron con hambre porque tuvimos que irnos del lugar de inmediato. Este sitio sirve cualquier cosa menos comida peruana auténtica. ¡No vayan ni coman en este lugar! Terrible food and even worse service. If I could give them -10 stars, I would!We were on a family road trip, and after driving for 3 hours, we decided to stop at the first Peruvian restaurant we crossed paths with. Unfortunately, it was the worst mistake. The food was awful:The Tallarín Saltado: The noodles were completely overcooked, mushy, and tasteless.The Papa a la Huancaína: The potatoes were hard as rocks, and the Huancaína sauce had absolutely no flavor.We politely and respectfully informed the waiter about the food. He kindly offered to either change the dishes or give us a refund. We asked to switch to "tallarines verdes," but the waiter himself warned us it would be the exact same issue since they used the same overcooked noodles. So, we asked for a refund for just those two dishes, making it clear we would pay for the rest.Two minutes later, the owner started arguing loudly with the waiter, saying he wouldn't refund anything. He then approached our table and was incredibly disrespectful to us. I was with my family, and my two young daughters were terrified by the owner's aggressive behavior. The situation got so bad that we had to call the police, though they told us they couldn't do anything about a financial dispute.In the end, we spent about $120, and out of the 5 dishes we ordered, we only ate the ceviche. My daughters went hungry because I had to get them out of that place immediately. This restaurant serves anything but authentic Peruvian food. Do not eat here! read more

Delicious food, clean flavors, great plating, extremely fresh ingredients. It's a casual place despite the expensive prices. But the food is definitely good. We ordered the mariscos aroz, lomo saltado, and the yucca. Yucca with the three dipping sauces was perfect. Fluffy interior, crispy exterior, and the sauces were extremely complimentary. The mariscos aroz had a lot of seafood and was so flavorful. I think this was my favorite entree. The lomo saltado was also delicious with strong flavors. It is definitely pricy, especially for the setting, but it's so rare to find Peruvian food this good. I'd definitely come here again. read more

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Pros -ample street parking nearby Cons -expensive $25 for lomo Saltado -steak on lomo was very poor quality and very dry -fries were no hand cut but frozen Rating 4/10 read more

The Peruvian ceviche is out of this world and hits all flavor aspects -tangy, spicy (can choose your spice level), amazing quality fish, sweet, crunchy, acidic, and more. So incredible. Grab an empanada if they have them! read more

The veggie saltado is filling and delish. Shout out to my coworker she told us to order anything saltado. She's Peruvian so she knows her stuff. There's something for everyone here. The salon that I work at orders from here a few times a month. We all love the food. read more

Nice little Peruvian place in a strip mall in TO. Super nice gentleman that took our order on a Friday night. I had the Lomo Saltado and wifey had the quarter chicken with salad and plantains. The Lomo Saltado was very good with tender meat and a great sauce. The wife's chicken was really tasty, done very well on the rotisserie grill and super moist. The plantains were awesome and the cilantro lime sauce was awesome. Will be back! read more

I've been craving pollo a la brasa for a while and finally came across this place while visiting CA and was so happy. Service was quick and super friendly! Ambience was casual but a really cute set up. I had the pollo a la brasa and it did not disappoint. Green sauce was on point and I loved the salad dressing. Yuca was fresh and fried perfectly. Chicken was deliciously seasoned and had a little kick like I love. It's slightly pricey but so is everything when eating out these days so I don't blame them. Wish I lived closer so I could keep coming back Updating this to say I tried the ice cream and yum!!! I was too full to get the one that came with plantains but I can imagine how yummy that would be! read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Pollo a la brasa - breast - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Had a delicious meal with the family at Limeña! Everything was on point. We ordered saltados, chaufas, tallarin, bistec, plantains. We even went for dessert and had lucuma ice cream and a superb flan. Gabriel, the owner, was so nice and welcoming. The restaurant is well kept and clean, including the restrooms. Highly recommend this little gem, especially if you're craving some latin cuisine. They know what they're doing! read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Pollo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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I order my chicken, rice & onion & rice dish for lunch . There was 1 tiny piece of chicken& greasy rice & onions. It was $22.00 which is a total rip off . I couldn't eat it . read more

Overall very good but not great. I ordered a half chicken with two sides of salad and a side of salsa criolla. Everything was tasty. The only downside was that the chicken skin was not crispy at all. Service was good and the place is cute and clean with a few outdoor tables. read more

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Overpriced chicken and they have the audacity to want to charge you for the sauces and 4.50 for a soda and 7 for a beer and then ask for a tip while you're standing! read more

Randomly stumbled across this restaurant and I'm so glad I did because the food was absolutely mouthwateringly good! Got the lomo saltado (with beef) and a side of fried plantains. It was sooooo good. The service was great also! Everyone was so nice and the owner made some recommendations. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Food service and ambience were very good. The Marisco fried rice and the ceviche were amazing. The service was friendly and informative. I also tried the Purple Corn juice which was new and amazing. I'll definitely try it again. read more

I really liked it. Totally tasted good. There was a man that took my order. Very kind and explained all the vegetable options. Really took time and was very thorough. It might be a hidden gem in Thousand Oaks. Packed very nicely to go and it all travelled well. I would suggest eating the toast there, if you like it crispy. Very clean environment and food was prepared well and quick. I recommend this place. I ordered things in the a..m. But lunch and dinner are offered too. read more

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We were leisurely driving on T.O. Blvd. and saw this place. We had already tried Mouthful Eatery awhile ago, another Peruvian eatery just a block away from Limena, and since we liked that one, we decided to give this place a try ! I can't say Limena was 5-star worthy like many others thought, but it was decent. We ordered the following: PAPA A LA HUANCAINA - a boiled potato served with mildly spicy cheese sauce, 1/2 hard-boiled egg, and an olive. The boiled potato was served at room temp, maybe even with a slight chill on it, and a real heavy cheese sauce (also room temp) was on top of the potato... it wasn't spicy at all, but I just didn't like it. It was just weird, and I couldn't get into the potato NOT being hot or at least warm...same with the sauce. I'm really not sure what the 1/2 hard-boiled egg and one lone olive were doing on this plate. Wasted food, and it didn't add anything to the presentation. If anything, it was weird. Anyway, this was a miss for me. $11 - and not worth it at all. Should've only been $6-7 for what it was. LOMO SALTADO - stir-fried beef with red onions, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and french fries, served with white rice. I didn't try it as my husband ordered it, but I'm sure it had the same sauce as mine did, which I did eat and will comment on below. $22.00 - definitely not worth that price. Should have been $15 at most. CHICKEN SALTADO - chicken stir-fried with red onions, fresh tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and french fries, served with white rice. Very tasty meal, but almost TOO salty. I didn't care for the french fries swimming in the sauce, so I opted for using the rice as a buffer to the very salty sauce. At least it was quite flavorful, but the salty aspect might've been too much had I not eaten this dish with the rice. I thought this was a bit pricey for what it was... $20. Should have been between $13-15. Not worth $20. CHURROS - traditional Spanish churros filled with Bavarian crème and rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Barely enough crème for me to notice, and some pieces, I didn't taste or see any of it. Also, I would've preferred a little container of chocolate sauce to dip the churros in, however, it was just lightly drizzled with the sauce, which left me wanting a LOT more. Not worth $10.... maybe $8. I actually was thinking of awarding 4 stars, but the more I thought about it, the less I like this place. To be honest, I'm really not sure I will return because it wasn't THAT good, it's overpriced, and there are just so many other restaurants waiting for us to try them. read more

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This was my first here. I tried something I have never had. I ordered the Limena Sandwich which had Rotisserie Chicken, Ham. Monterey Jack Cheese and a fried egg on Ciabatta bread. Delicious ! I will be back. read more

We found this great place hidden amongst Thousand Oaks. This place you could smell how amazing it was on the outside. We sat down and met the owner who walked us thru all the types of dishes and even taught us a few phrases and translations. He also recommend we try the purple corn drink, which was delicious. For meals we ordered the lamb and the beef, and they both came with rice and sauce. Both dishes were mouth wateringly delicious and freshly cooked. The service was great, they checked on us periodically. The prices were also great, ever affordable for the amount of food. Check this place out if you ever wanted to try some Peruvian food! It's worth it! read more

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Muy buena atención de parte de Gabriel Y la comida excelente ( aparte de las explicaciones de la comida que recibí Buen ambiente y muy atento Lugar limpio y calmado read more

I am so glad to have finally made it to this place. Friendly customer service and amazing food. I ordered the surf and turf chaufa off the lunch menu- Shrimp and Beef with quinoa in the style of Peruvian fried rice, bean sprouts, peas, carrots, egg, and green onions. The flavors were spot on, well seasoned, had a wonderful kick to it, just the right amount of heat, and it was served with a green cilantro lime sauce/chutney that I wanted to drink with a spoon. The beef and shrimp were tender and not overcooked. I really enjoyed it. My friends ordered Lomo Saltado - Stir-fried beef with red onions, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and french fries served with white rice-- the fries were soaked in the delicious beef gravy. We ordered a side of fried plantains. Oh wow, these were perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy (and not stringy) on the inside. I can't wait to go back with my whole family. read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - SURF AND TURF CHAUFA - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This was our first time in this restaurant. We happened to be in the area and we decided to look for Peruvian food. This place appeared on the top of the list. The facade was very unassuming yet the minute we stepped in we were greeted by a smiling host named Gabriel. Gabriel provided the menus and we ordered Papa a la Huancaina and Lomo Saltado. Both dishes were right on the spot, delicious and even though they were lunch portion, they were the right amount. I think this is a hidden jewel. We will be back soon to try other delicious items from the menu. read more

Delicious food and very friendly staff! I love this restaurant. I will definitely be back to this restaurant to eat with my family.

Visiting my old hometown and went with my sister to Limena Peruvian Eatery for the first time. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. No issues with service at all. However, the food, unlike the staff, was mostly bland. We started with the Aguadito de Pollo soup and that was excellent. However, we ordered the roasted chicken and various sides: plantains, Peruvian beans, and salad. It all lacked flavor and was unremarkable. I've had Peruvian chicken numerous times in a variety of regions and this was just below par. read more

everything was delicious, so fresh and the service was so great! the owner and another worker were so attentive.

Authentic taste, flavor in every bite. Very clean restaurant, great music doesn't over power the conversation at the table. Service was top notch. I recommend the Tallarin Saltado carne of course. The Ceviche Limena was awesome packed with flavor and very clean. $24 a plate is a littler pricer then most Peruvian restaurants. Probably due to the location. Still for $24 I would at least expect some bread or a small soup. Food Ambiance Service Price read more

Stopped by for a quick bite and absolutely did not disappoint. Empanada was deliciousssss and the owner was the absolute sweetest!! Will def be coming back for lunch/dinner! read more

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TL;DR Food is pretty good but expensive. Deducted stars due to service. Passed this place many times and have been wanting to try it. It's a small restaurant. There was only one table (two seater) open when I walked in to eat by myself. I ordered my food and started to pay at the register. As I am paying, the gentleman at the register answers the phone and tells whoever just called that there is one table for two available and that he'll save it for them. He proceeds to walk over to the open table and put a metal 'reserved' placard on the table. I finish paying and he tells me that I'll have to go eat outside. I normally don't mind eating outside, but it was 57* tonight and I had just left work. I was not dressed to be comfortable outside in sub 60* weather. They have gas heaters outside, but the heaters weren't on. So, I sat outside and ate my food. Food wasn't bad. The waiter never came back outside to see if I wanted a drink refill. The table that was 'reserved' remained empty the entire time I sat outside to eat. The food wasn't bad, but for the price and lack of courtesy, I won't be back. read more

before I get into the food, I want to let you know that this little gem is immaculate. The beautiful tiled walls, mirrors, floors, sparkle. The food itself is delicious from the presentation to the flavors. I'm so happy also to report that when taking my vegan friends, they had quite a few choices to select from. read more

Great tasting Peruvian food, with a huge selection of dishes. The portions are huge and the service is good.

We were warmly greeted when we stopped in for dinner on a Friday night. The format is quick service- order at the counter and the server will deliver the food to your table. The person at the counter (I presume the owner but not sure) was great in explaining the menu. We ordered the Aguadito chicken soup, 1/4 rotisserie chicken with salad and beans, and fried yuca with 3 sauces. The food came out quickly. The fried yuca was very delicious- sooo crispy and nicely seasoned. The sauces were a great accompaniment- 2 of them were spicy. They are similar to French fries but better, in my opinion. This is a big portion that can be shared for sure. The soup was also delicious. It had peas, carrots, potatoes, rice, and shredded chicken. The bowl was a hearty portion, so I shared it with DH. DH enjoyed the rotisserie chicken and sides. The chicken came with a jalapeno cilantro sauce- verdant with a kick. The restaurant has seating inside and outside with casual ambience. Overall a great experience and I look forward to going back and trying other dishes! read more

Limeña Peruvian Eatery - Fried Yuca with 3 sauces - Delish! - Peruvian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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I was craving chow mein or Mongolian BBQ but found this place in a yelp search. I grew up in LA going to the best Peruvian restaurants but it's rare to find good Peruvian in Ventura County. I had a good feeling about Limeña from the website and I was so right! We ordered the hot dog dish for my daughter and my sons split the bistec. My husband ordered ceviche and I ordered the tallarines con pollo. I also ordered a side of rice and plantains and cookies for dessert. The tallarines were so so good!! My daughter loved the french fries and my sons really liked their meat rice and plantains. The chicken in my tallarines was tasty and the noodles sauce and hot sauce were delicious. The rice was yummy and garlicky. The cookies were the icing on top - melt in your mouth good. We washed it all down with a 2L of Inca Kola. I enjoyed it so much. My only wish is that it would be great if the tallarines were served with a small side of rice to sop up the sauce. I ended up ordering a side but it does get pricey having to order more sides. I'm very happy that we have an authentic delicious Peruvian restaurant here in T.O. I'll definitely be back to try the lomo saltado. read more

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