This is definitely a recommendation for lunch or dinner! the chicken is delicious and the sauces WOW!!!! EPIK! read more

Limon - Half chicken! Delicious - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

Limón is one of my favorites, and I've been to a couple of their other locations over the years. The Burlingame location is right on the main street, with plenty of seating both inside and outside. The staff are always friendly and attentive. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, with the half chicken as our main course. It comes with two sides, and this time we went with double salad, but the fries and plantains are also great options. The ceviche had wonderful flavor with fresh toppings and delicious house-made plantain chips. The green beans were cooked perfectly, still crisp and topped with garlic and ginger that added great flavor. I've tried all of the empanadas, but this time I went with the veggie truffle mushroom, and it was delicious. The dipping sauce that comes with both the empanadas and the chicken is so yummy! My absolute favorite dish is the truffle mac and cheese. It's rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful without feeling too heavy. The truffle is perfectly balanced and makes it one of the best! Limón continues to be one of my go-to spots because the food is consistently fresh and flavorful! read more

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I visited this location with my family on Saturday July 18th at 7:00pm: The food came out rather quick. As I started eating, the chicken was very cold, dry, no flavor. The salad and french fries were crowded on the plate. The presentation was not easy on the eyes. The french fries were cold and not fresh like they have been sitting there a long time. The waiter was not the most upbeat and friendly . He wasn't very attentive, and came as the meal was at the end, asking if everything is ok? My husband and son were still eating when they took my plate and daughters when they were still eating their meal. Usually when people are all finished, then you clear the table. We were outside eating and it was fine. It was rather cold, the waiter could have asked if we wanted the heat lamp turned on. Overall, I will continue to go to the Walnut Creek location where the service, ambiance, and food is top notch . read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I usually take the train for an adventure day with the kids. I guess our order wasn't big enough to be treated as a "client ", the brought as the dessert and didn't even pickup the plates or cleaning the table . They had a few tables at the time we were there, but I guessed the servers were distracted by the soccer match. Your service is declining so you better pay attention or you are going to lose your customers. The food is always good but the service was horrible. read more

I really enjoys eating here at limon. Very nice servers, with exceptional food recommendations. They act fast when providing our drinks and are careful to tell you the plates are extremely hot. I preferred the ribeye with garlic prawns and it was cooked to perfection! Very tender and lots of different spices. Not too fatty like other places you go to. It was a little pricey but for good reason! Great food presentation as well. The place is fancy but not SO fancy to gotta dress up to eat there. Overall We left very happy customers. They even sing people happy birthday with a cool sparkler to make them feel special! Definitely going back. And you must order the tres leches for dessert absolutely to die for!!!! read more

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I generally like Limon but we ordered takeout last night (6/4 evening) and I was extremely disappointed by how dry the thigh meat was in my Saltado de Pollo. Either that or they inexplicably used breast meat (and still dried it out). Check out the photo, the meat looks mummified. For a $28 (not including tax or tip) dish, what is that? Another issue, the Arroz con Mariscos (rice with shrimp) came with no rice. I am actually pretty blown away by how badly this takeout meal got botched. I almost never leave negative reviews but this was probably one of the actually bad meals I've received from a restaurant. I'm mad, chef. read more

Limon - crazy dry chicken thigh - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

Everything was sooo good. We ordered the staples, chicken, rice, yucca and each empanada. I hadn't been here in a long time and I'll be back sooner to try more dishes. We just missed happy hour, but thankfully we were able to get seated without a reservation. read more

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Picked up my boyfriend from the airport in the evening so we decided to get dinner nearby. Didn't get a chance to go inside at all because we didn't want to wait for a seat on a Friday night and just sat outside instead. It was chilly that night but luckily we had a heat lamp right behind us. We ordered two beers and the Lomo Saltado to split. The flavors of the dish were delicious although the portion just doesn't seem to be worth the cost. When we finished and tried to get the bill, the main hostess completely ignored us and another server looked in every direction but at us despite my boyfriend having his arm up to try to get their attention. I get that Friday nights are busy, but service could be a bit more attentive. read more

Limon - Lomo Saltado - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

May Sat lunch review Beautiful location ! Got seated promptly Imho they have 4 MVP dishes - ceviche, rotisserie chicken, Lomo Saltado & Empanadas! Their Sangria is a must try ! Try their Panna Cotta and Tres leche from the desserts - Yumm ! The manager Jose and his staff were very professional We will be back !! - Muchas Gracias read more

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We ordered classic ceviche, empanadas (1 chicken and 1 beef) and yucca fries. The ceviche was the best of the 3 dishes, perfectly balanced flavors. The chicken empanadas had better flavor than the beef which were a bit bland) and the yucca fries needed salt. The server was good but some people who brought the food were rude. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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Nice interior and pleasant service. I like most of what we ordered- octopus dish was tasty and tender, crispy pork came with a very palatable fried rice, paella had generous protein, beed rib looks dry but it was not, ceviche was refreshing and acted like a palate cleaner. The only thing I regret ordering was their Pollo Ala Brasa- the akin tasted good but the actual meat is very dry. I would go back but will not order the chicken. read more

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Had a great lunch yesterday. We were welcomed right when we arrived and seated near the large window looking out to the street. Our server was very friendly and service was excellent. We started with their Passion Fruit Pisco Sour. Lucious frothy egg white foam topped a yummy passionfruit base. Next we had the Limon Ceviche plate, served with Taro chips, Chicken Empanadas, Camarones Crocantes and Truffle Mac and Cheese. Food was all delicious, well seasoned and flavorful. read more

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This place never fails to amaze me. The food is always on point, the atmosphere is chill and the service is great. Came here to enjoy with a friend and Felipe took GREAT care of us. He was awesome, ask for him when you're here! Ordered ceviche pica rico and the limo saltado. SO good! All the waiters and busers are great. You won't be disappointed coming here! read more

Limon - Lomo saltado - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Great food been here couple of times good drinks great seafood, nice atmosphere real good lomo saltado read more

Limon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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The food never disappoints here! The service is always amazing as well. We have been coming here for so long and got to meet an amazing server Felipe V. He is very kind and attentive. read more

I came here for dinner with my family. It's a bit overpriced for what you get, and the meat was on the dry side. Food is a little bit bland. The ceviche was the best part of the meal. Not the best overall, but still decent. Our server was very friendly too and kept checking in on us. It was such a busy night with lots of customers. read more

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The food was like "bouquets" of seafood, the way they plattered it. I've had amazing seafood, but the seafood dishes we had at Limón were extraordinary! The color pops in the food presentation were just as vibrant as the Peruvian culture itself. Some of those dishes were enough for two. The combo appetizer alone could've been a meal. Plus their cocktails - whoa! Can I call them healthy? Ahaaaha, well their mocktails certainly were. We had wonderful service by informative waiters. The feel is what I'd call elegant casual. All the decor on their walls and tiling around their bar area are beautiful! Limón in Burlingame is well-located in a corner with entrances on both facing streets. It's right behind a parking lot and directly across additional parking closer to the water. A good amount of indoor and outdoor seating is accessible. This area is hoppin'! Surrounded by local specialty shops, more restaurants, and bakeries - anyone living in the neighboring residential streets are mighty lucky! My cousins wanted to treat me for a super duper belated. I think I'm lucky too. I am giddy over this dining experience! read more

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Amazing as always. The Lomo Saltado never disappoints. I could probably eat it every day even though I definitely shouldn't. It was a lively night to be there as we forgot it was Mother's Day when we made the reservation, oops. read more

Limon - Lomo Saltado - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

Limon has generally been a decent experience for me, though I've often felt the pricing doesn't quite match the quality of the food. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was especially disappointing. I ordered the Lomo Saltado for takeout, and even within a few bites before leaving, I noticed I was having to chew a lot more than usual. The texture was both rubbery and dry, and it required far more chewing than expected. After getting home, I set a few pieces aside to take a closer look, and parts of the meat also appeared undercooked. The texture issues were already present before I left the restaurant, even after I gently reheated the dish at home. Overall, the dish fell well below what I would expect. Another issue from this visit was the inconsistency with takeout service. In my recent experiences over the past couple of weeks, utensils are rarely offered unless specifically asked for, and in most cases not mentioned at all during pickup. It feels like an oversight in the pickup process that should be more consistently handled, either by including utensils automatically or at least asking the customer. Considering everything from this experience, it's unlikely I'll be ordering the Lomo Saltado again. read more

Limon - Lomo Saltado - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

This place was amazing. As soon as you walk in the ambiance was filled with natural light and a busy service day. The food was amazing. 10/10 recommend. I had their pescado entero and paired it with a hefe weissbier (which was amazingly smooth for any of my beer drinkers). The staff were kind and they answered all our questions. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Limon - Pescado Entero - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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First visit food we ate and in a week we did our second time there having been such Burlingame food fan, we never step into this place until this April (2026) read more

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LIMON never disappoints -- the food is consistently excellent, and the service is always attentive and friendly. The vibe is relaxed and casual, perfect for a low-key night out. read more

Limon - Crispy Pork Belly Chaufa - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Fabulous from top to bottom. Service was top end and the ceviche, empanadas, flat iron steak, and chicken were sound and delicious. The place can get a little loud so keep that in mind if you are looking for a place that is more reserved. It's has a good atmosphere here! read more

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Been here a bunch of times and Limon continues to be a solid option on the corner of Burlingame Ave. Most recently came on a Thursday around 6pm and were seated immediately without a reservation, which was a nice surprise. The space itself is lively but not chaotic, and it's one of those places that works just as well for a casual weeknight dinner as it does for a low-key date. This visit, my husband and I shared the Jalea ($24) to start and ordered the whole chicken ($38). We subbed the house salad for their signature chifa vegetables (worth the extra $2). The Jalea is a classic fried seafood platter - nothing mind-blowing, but you really can't go wrong with it and it's great for sharing. The chicken is where Limon usually shines. It was cooked perfectly, super juicy, and shredded apart easily. That said, I'm personally not a huge fan of their aji amarillo sauce. It's bold and tends to overpower the already well-seasoned chicken. The chifa vegetables are a must-order every time. Savory and easily one of the best sides on the menu. I've also had their ceviche and lomo saltado on past visits, both of which were excellent and among the safer bets here. Service has consistently been attentive and efficient, even when the restaurant is busy. My only real knock is that it's a bit pricey for what you get, especially if you're ordering multiple dishes or drinks. That said, the quality and consistency usually make it worth it. Overall, a dependable Burlingame staple that I keep coming back to, especially when I'm craving Peruvian flavors and a comfortable, energetic atmosphere. read more

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Our party of eight celebrated a friends' engagement here, and despite a rocky start, things worked out in the end. Although we made a reservation, we were seated half an hour late and not initially together. Six of us were at the main table, and two had to wait for the neighboring table to finish before joining. To make up for this inconvenience, they waived the outside dessert fee for our cake and gave the couple a passionfruit margarita on the house. For drinks, the sangria and lycheemelon cocktails were nice and not too sweet. The mixto clasico ceviche and ceviche Limon were delicious! The fish were tender, fresh, and high quality, and the sauces had the right balance of acid. The empanadas were crispy on the outside, not too greasy, and filled with hot, oozy fillings. The whole rotisserie chicken was decent although the breast meat was a tad dry and needed the aji amarillo sauce. The arroz con mariscos is a must! The seafood variety was cooked perfectly, and the rice was so flavorful. I wouldn't recommend the pork belly chaufa though because the pork belly was tough and dry. Overall, Limon is still my favorite Peruvian restaurant in the Bay, but I like the Mountain View location better. read more

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Limón Burlingame has become our go-to! The moment we land at SFO, my husband knows the drill. We met our server Tony once, and every visit since, he's remembered us. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare. The food is consistently excellent every single time, no off nights. We've tried other Peruvian restaurants around the Bay Area and honestly, nothing compares, not even their own Valencia location stacks up to Burlingame. Their spicy cucumber margs are to die for and no other location makes them like Burlingame! We've brought friends and family who'd never had Peruvian food before, and every one of them left impressed. Highly recommend, especially if you can snag a table in Tony's section. read more

A fun vibe , yummy food, and staff is always welcoming. However, I do NOT frequent this place like I did 3 years ago. The prices have increased and the amount of food decreased. I decided to give it one more chance and ordered the 1/4 dark meat Pollo a la Brasa.. again disappointment! I received the smallest piece of chicken and even mentioned it to the waiter.. wow.. Limon I will miss you, bye! read more

Limon - Tiniest 1/4 dark meat chicken Pollo a la Brasa!! Disappointing! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

I fell in love with lomo saltado and ceviche through Limon. The pungent flavors are irresistible. You do have to order a side of taro chips for the ceviche, but that seems to be the norm everywhere else. Although I do feel as though they have been skimping on the steak quantity over the years. I also really enjoy their pork belly chaufa, which is basically pork belly fried rice. A bit unorthodox with the rest of the food selection, but I like their truffle mac and cheese as well. On the other hand, I didn't love their empanadas as I found them to be a bit dry. Service is normally on the slower side, but it is an extremely bustling restaurant. Definitely make sure you make a reservation before coming! read more

Limon - ceviche - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Really great food! Love sitting at the counter/bar. Excellent service and LOVE supporting a local family business.

Came here on a Sunday night with a 5:30 reservation and was seated right away. The service was attentive, and the staff were very friendly! We ordered the Picante de Mariscos and Arroz con Mariscos, both were absolutely delicious. The seafood was cooked perfectly, and each dish was full of flavor. We sat outside, which was a great choice, especially because we had our dog with us. The heaters next to the tables not only kept us warm but also added a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Overall, I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in Burlingame and looking for a great place to eat! read more

Limon - Picante de mariscos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Always busy and a little noisy but good energy, friendly waitstaff. We always get the roasted chicken with comes with 2 sides, veggies and French fries are our go to. Another favorite is the cauliflower which is really good. We saw so many people ordering the ceviche that we had to try it. It was great. We also tried the fish which had a lot of stuff in it. Not sure I would order it again though great bar any drink you want they have. read more

Limon - Fish - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I have been to this location 2x and both times were let downs. The host both times had the nastiest attitude when my group asked came in to dine. My servers were great and knowledgeable. The food smells good, but comes out cold. I would also say that it lacks flavor...doesn't feel authentic. read more

The food was okay overall. I tried the empanada sampler with four varieties, but only one really stood out for me. The atmosphere felt a bit loud too -- between the music and the open kitchen, it was hard to have a conversation. read more

Limon is always good, everytime we go. It was a nice sunny day so we went for lunch and shared the seafood platter, and got a couple cocktails. The conchitas were my favorite. Even when they look busy, the longest I've ever waited was maybe 15 minutes. The service, food, and drinks are always on point. Will definitely keep returning! read more

Limon - Cocktails - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Super yum we ordered both the seafood, steak platter, paella, and steak and fries. Everything was delicious and super filling. The service was speedy and the ambiance was nice. The interior had a projector and the decor was beautiful. Everything was great, I'd definitely come back. read more

Limon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

You can never go wrong with Beef Lomo Saltado! My favorite dish. There are many options to choose from including for those who are vegan. Definitely would come back. Our server was very kind! Be patient when looking for parking. read more

Can't believe we've walked by the restaurant hundreds of times, and just this weekend, finally decided to eat here. We went on the late side which was good because the dining room wasn't booming with sounds. We had arroz con mariscos, pork belly chaufa, dorado en salsa mariscos, and lomo saltado. We loved all the entrees, although next time we might get something other than the lomo saltado. We all shared my husband's pork belly fried rice (so delicious) so he decided that he deserved a dessert since we all ate his entree. We ate up his tes leches cake too. It was a delicious night. read more

You gotta try the empanadas... They are to die for a period. We ended up getting two orders of the chicken empanadas and with the sauce that they serve it with... absolutely delicious. Along with the fried seafood, the truffle Mac & cheese, the cauliflower... amazing. The one dish that I didn't enjoy as much was the chicken thighs with the french fries, the chicken thighs were cut very thin and felt extra crispy, a bit dry and took away from the rest of the meal. The interior is large and such a vibe, they also have great cocktails. I noticed that they had bottle service so I wonder if maybe it turns into a club on the weekend? I came during a weekday so can't speak on it, but can't say that they got us in quickly and we ended up staying past close (which, of course we should definitely respect their time, but they were very kind and let us stay until we left 15 min later) read more

Yes, yes, yes! As someone who is half Peruvian, I can confidently say this restaurant does not disappoint. The flavors were authentic, the dishes absolutely delicious!! I seriously wanted to lick the plate, haha. It is a bit on the pricey side, but worth every penny. From start to finish, the service was top notch. The staff was attentive, our water glasses were never empty, and they constantly checked in to make sure everything was perfect. I'll definitely be back the next time l'm in the San Francisco area! read more

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Fine spot for dinner/drinks. They have some creative cocktails and a nice mix of meat/seafood. Ceviche wasn't perfect but I always enjoy the Half chicken. read more

Limon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California