Delicious food we like everything very good presentation and Excellent service by Felipe read more

Limon - Tres leches dessert - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

Una tarde muy agradable. La comida, excelente y la atención de Jonathan maravillosa !

It was my first time and it was absolutely delicious Gonzalo my waitress was very courteous and gave us and excellent service it was my mom's birthday and she was very happy and love the food and drinks I'm planning to comeback soon.... read more

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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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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We came back the next night. That should tell you everything. We were in the Bay Area for work, four guys from Southern California and Tampa, and somehow stumbled into Limón Burlingame on the first night. By the end of that meal, we were already planning to come back the next night. And we did. The food is exceptional. Peruvian cuisine done with real care, bold and layered flavors that don't feel like they're trying too hard. One of my colleagues was so envious of my entrée on night one that he ordered the exact same dish on night two. We got the same appetizer both nights without even discussing it. That's not a coincidence. That's a restaurant doing something right. The service matched the food. Attentive, warm, and genuinely hospitable without being overbearing. That balance is harder to find than people realize. We talked about going a third night. We didn't (schedules won), but the conversation happened. That's the real review. If you're in Burlingame, don't overthink it. Just go. We're already lobbying for someone to open a location closer to Orange County. Two guys from OC, one from Santa Barbara, one from Tampa. We'll be back. read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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No words to explain it Delicious, So good. I had never tasted seafood with such a delicious seasoning. read more

Limon - So good will talk to my friends about this restaurant. No words.. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

Every time I come to Limón, the ceviche is a must, you really can't skip it. It has the perfect balance of citrus and keeps you going back for more. It's great with the taro chips, though I personally like it with rice (it reminds me a lot of kinilaw, a Filipino dish). I've been here several times, and the ceviche has never disappointed. The pisco sour is also a must-order, perfectly balanced and made exactly how I like it. On my most recent visit, I tried the pork belly and was a bit disappointed as it was slightly dry, and the sauce was just okay. That said, the service was excellent and very attentive. Overall, you can't really go wrong with Limón--the food is solid, but the ceviche and pisco sour are the real standouts. read more

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

We were heading to SF and heard a lot of good things about Limon so my wife and I decided to drop by for quick bite for dinner. The parking lot was full so we had to find street parking and were lucky to find one a few blocks away. We were lucky that the wait was not too long since a big party was finishing up but we opted for the bar seating since we weren't planning to stay long and not looking to get a big meal. We started off with some sour drinks. I had these when I was in Costa Rica and they taste very similar but a little more sour. It was very refreshing especially with the egg white. Everyone has been raving about their ceviches and they have a lot of different varieties. We ended up getting the trio sampler and added the mix seafood. My favorite out of the three was the one with the orange sauce. It had a little spicy kick and had a unique flavor. The clasico was my least favorite since it tastes like any other ceviche but it's still good, don't get me wrong. We will definitely skip the trio sample next time and order from the list of ceviches since they have a good variety with different type of sauce. We opted to share the bone-in ribeye and added garlic jumbo prawns. The garlic jumbo prawns were very good. It was not overcooked and was packed with garlic butter flavor which my wife loves. The ribeye was cooked medium rare and was very tender. The steak knife that was offered was not sharp enough to cut through the steak cleanly. The steak was very juicy but some part of the steak was a little salty so next time I would request light on the salt. The sauce that the ribeye came with went well with the steak especially the salty part since it toned down the saltiness. Underneath the steak are potatoes. The potatoes were soft and with the juice of the ribeye dripping on top of it, gave it a really good flavor and made it more tender. Overall, our experience was really good. We really enjoyed the food and the staff were very helpful. When we walked in, the staff assured us that the wait was not long and told us we can sit at the bar if we didn't want to wait 5-10 minutes. The bartenders were also very nice and checked up on us if we needed anything in between our meals and drinks. He spoke to us while we waited for our food to keep the vibe going. Limon has a few locations in the Bay Area and if you like Peruvian food, I highly recommend this place. The price is pretty steep but definitely worth it especially if you do family style instead of ordering individual dishes. This way you can share and try different entrees they offer on your first time there and then know what dish to order individually for your next visit. I recommend avoiding coming on the weekend for dinner due to parking. I believe you can get a reservation so I would definitely do that if you don't want to risk waiting for a table to open up on the weekend for dinner. read more

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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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Limon is a great restaurant. This was my first time at the Burlingame location. (I've visited the San Francisco location) It's located in a busy downtown area, so beware parking can be a little challenging. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Which is convenient because it gets busy. The prices are fair for the amount of food they provide. The food is really delicious too. Great place to grab a bite and maybe enjoy a cocktail. read more

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Flavors here were amazing!!!!!! we loved everything that we ordered. There was a lot of flavor and we tried multiple items on the menu. I would like to complain about a few major things. The plates are extremely overpriced, which is understandable for the area, but they are also not shareable as previously mentioned additionally they charged us extra for Taro chips without mentioning this instead they just asked if we would like chips with our ceviche. Also we were celebrating a birthday and when they brought out the nice cake and candles, the cake was charged on our receipt. This place is extremely loud. It's not just the music, but it is not conducive for a nice dinner date night. Although I loved the flavors and the plates that we ordered, I would not come back here for a lot of of these issues, especially charging someone for a birthday treat when we were told we would get a celebration read more

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Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 I forgot how big the portions at Limon where or well I came here for brunch and I was stuffed. Ceviche Limón 4/5: The portion was bigger than expected. Calamari was perfectly fried and went well with the ceviche. It added texture to every bite. Ceviche was seasoned well but i felt like it was missing something. Chips that came with the dis was a bit on the thicker side. I wish it was a little bit thinner. Chicken Empanadas 4/5 The flavor was perfect but I really didn't like how the chicken was finely grounded. It felt like baby food. I would prefer to have the chicken shredded. Lengua: 4/5 the mash yuka was flavorful and the sauce complemented the dish really well. Lengua was well cooked but it needed a bit of salt. read more

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I haven't been to Limon in a while, but the ambiance and food is still the same. You can dress up or dress down. The staff are so friendly. It is a little loud inside and the tables are squished together. It's cute for a date night or late dinner. read more

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

Amazing Spanish restaurant with a great vibe! The food was super delicious, especially the Limón -flavored dishes -- fresh, juicy, and full of taste. Everything was well presented and the service was friendly. Definitely recommend this place, I'll be back again! read more

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

I don't usually hype places up like this, but this Peruvian spot really deserves it. From the first bite, you can tell everything is made with care. The flavors are bold but balanced, and those sauces? Easily the highlight--rich, unique, and honestly something I keep thinking about after I leave. They bring every dish to life. And somehow, the mimosas are just as impressive. Light, refreshing, and made just right--they're the perfect match for the food. It's the kind of place you go to once and immediately know you'll be back. Great energy, great people, and even better food. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

Limon - Mimosa, half chicken with yuca fries - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Had the Crispy Fried Pork Belly. My gosh. It was amazing. Sat at the bar and Diego R was my bartender. Great service. Lots of smiling caring staff here. Manager, she was very on it on the floor. I'll be back ! read more

Limon - Dining Room view from the bar. Incredible window views - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

Limon in the City has been on my to-try list for a while. Recently, my niece had her birthday celebration at this location in Downtown Burlingame. Though not the one in the City, I was excited to try the restaurant at this location. Located at the corner of Burlingame Ave and California Dr., the area was quite busy but we were able to find parking in the meter street parking across the street. We arrived for the 6pm reservations on a Saturday and were seated on a long table by the window. We ordered drinks and I shared in a pitcher of margarita and the diner to my left had the lycheemelon cocktail. While we looked over the menu to select our entrée, the host ordered a starter, the Gran Capitan Seafood platter. The impressive two tiered platter tower had ceviche mixto classico, ceviche de camarones, lobster ceviche, choros a la chalaca, jumbo shrimp, conchitas a la chalaca, leche de tigre shooters and oysters on a half shell. My favorites were the ceviche and oysters. For my entrée, I had the Picante de Mariscos, which consisted of braised jumbo prawns, calamari, mussels, clams, Peruvian scallops in a creamy aji panca rocoto sauce served with a side of white rice. I mixed the rice in so that it absorbed the sauce. This seafood was perfectly cooked and this dish was delicious. Entrees ordered around me included: Pulpo - grilled Spanish octopus Lomo Soltado - a traditional Peruvian favorite Dorado en Salsa de Mariscos - a pan-seared Mahi-Mahi over braised seafood 18oz Bone-in Rib eye Paella - this was an off-menu item Everyone thought their dishes were delicious. The host brought a birthday cake and the restaurant has a cake service. Though the restaurant was crowded and busy, our wait staff was attentive in serving our food, removing used plates and refilling water carafes. But the negative with a busy restaurant was that the noise level was loud as I had to raise my voice during conversations so that I could be heard. Getting an outside table might be a better atmosphere for conversations. 4.5 stars read more

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I honestly enjoy the food here, the service was great. The place was very busy and lively! I would HIGHLY recommend making a reservation! We ordered a few things that were amazing and a few things thats wasn't as amazing. For appetizers we ordered Brussels Sprout and Truffle Mac and Cheese. The Brussels sprout were good it was lightly seasoned, i would prefer a little more salt but i tend to eat on the saltier side. The Truffle Mac and cheese flavor was delicious however it wasn't baked which made it very runny and milky. I ordered the Pulpo (Octopus) the dish was presented beautifully. The tentacle was placed on top a bed of potatoes. It was delicious and im not even a fan of potatoes. The sauce was delicious! I wished there was more than one piece of tentacle, Ive been to other places where there was at-least two tentacles. The second entree was a Braised Pork over rice. My partner enjoyed the food however the proportions were off. There about four slices of pork belly on top of a huge amount of rice. Maybe a few more pieces of pork would have balanced the dish. The third was 1/4 chicken breast with rice and fries. It's good nothing outstanding or anything that made its particularly stand out. We also got a pitcher of sangria which gave us about four-five cups of drinks between the three of us. My only complaint is there was too much ice and we didn't really taste the alcohol but it was tasty. Not the first time at Limon but it's our first time at this location. I would love to be back in the future. Great place. read more

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We had a reservation for 4 on a Saturday night. The place had plenty of room, probably the reservation was not necessary. They were kind and quick on giving a table to us, and quickly provided high chair for the baby as well. The indoor sitting is a little loud, but still very convenient. We ordered quarter chicken, polli papas, lomo soltado and arroz con marroscos. The food was mostly ok, but arroz con marroscos made me sick, and I don't get sick easily. I would never order it again, at least in this restaurant. The biggest issue was, despite being famous for rotisserie chicken, the chicken arrived VERY VERY late, and my wife was like I don't want it anymore. The restaurant should make sure the food for the table arrives around the same time. One of the dishes on our table was cracked, which they were kind enough to change. I asked for water, and they take a really long time to refill. I would say the service is not good. Overall, not happy with this experience, and would not visit again. read more

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I really enjoyed this place and would highly recommend. We tried a variety of dishes as a group and the octopus was my favorite by far. I kept going back for more of that. The short rib was also pretty good, I could cut it with my fork. They also do ceviche well, we got the classic ceviche. We also got a seafood paella, which luckily wasn't huge, because by the time it came we weren't hungry at all. The one thing I'd skip is the mac and cheese. It was ok, but I don't think that's where this place shines. Same with the brussel sprouts. I would save my calories there as well. I got the limon pisco sour and it was absolutely delicious. 10/10 I'd get that again. This place is really cute and we were able to get a table for seven on a Tuesday night. It was pretty busy, so you know it's good, but I love not having to wait. I would definitely come back. read more

What a fun place! We were simply walking in downtown and we saw cool crowd in this restaurant so decided to walk in. This seems very popular Peruvian restaurant with nice ambiance and great staff. We loved all the foods that we tried. Sea food dishes had amazing flavours and very elegant plating. We loved plantains so much that we reordered! We'll definitely come back with big group !!! read more

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Food: I ordered the quarter white roasted chicken with salad and rice. It was good. Salad was fresh and the chicken was flavorful and moist. My friends enjoyed their dishes as well. 4 stars. Ambiance: we sat by the window on a nice day and it was great for people watching. 4 stars Service: we started at 11, and left a little before 1 bc we were told they needed our table for a reservation despite 4-5 other open tables. Additionally, in those 2 hours, the wait staff came to our table no less than a dozen times. Sometimes a min or two immediately after one another. It was more disruptive than helpful. I honestly wouldn't have a problem vacating the table if they approached us with a some level of remorse. Instead, the server said: I really need your table for a reservation. 1.5 stars I can't say I'm a frequent patron but after this experience, I can say I won't return. read more

I came to limon with 2 friends on a Friday evening. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We parked at the Caltrain parking lot, I've always been able to find spots there since a lot of the parking within downtown Burlingame is usually full. We got there around 8:15 PM without a reservation and the restaurant was very crowded but we were seated immediately. It is VERY loud inside when it's crowded as there are many tables close together. It was a bit hard to hear my friends talking and we had to talk loud to hear eachother. Service was great and we got our drinks and food quickly. We tried the passionfruit sour and passionfruit margarita. They were good and I want to try the lychee sour next time. For food we got the chicken empanadas, ribeye steak medium rare and the mixto amarillo ceviche. The steak was cooked perfectly and the ceviche was so good! I didn't try the empanada but my friend loved them. I would love to come back, probably during a less busy time, to try more of the items on the menu! read more

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

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Uber popular Limon has many locations in the Bay Area. We visited the Limon location in Burlingame as it is near SFO airport and we came here for my birthday dinner before catching a flight. Parking can be challenging as it is on very busy Broadway. The restaurant has a very open interior, but it does get loud so I wouldn't come here on a date night. We ordered the Arroz con Mariscos, lomo saltado, pollo saltado, and fried calamari. The Arroz con Mariscos seems to be the most popular as I can see almost every table ordered this and I can see why. They present it on a metal stand and the way the seafood are presented on the rice is most impressive. Not only was the dish aesthetically pleasing, but it also tasted great. The seafood were fresh and the risotto was very flavorful. My son also enjoyed the lomo saltado. My wife thought the pollo saltado was just OK. My daughter loved her fried seafood(calamari and fish). Peruvian cuisian is a true fusion cuisine as it combines flavors from Incan culture along with Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and even French, and therefore appeals to many. read more

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This is my go to place to bring guests! The food and drinks are good, and the service is excellent! I feel like the seats inside are a little tight, so we always like to sit outside for lunch. Arroz con Mariscos: This is a must get! Probably the best paella around the area. Jalea: Tasty and flavorful, but it wasn't super crispy. Truffle Mac and Cheese: The perfect amount of truffle & it was nice and creamy. Antichuchos de pollo: We actually did not enjoy this! The chicken was dry and flavorless. We've been here plenty of times and also enjoy other dishes like the lomo saltado and chicken. The cocktails here are also pretty good! This is a solid place for date night or having dinner with friends! read more

Definitely their appetizers outshine their entrees. The service here is very good. While I think the food is pretty decent, I think they up charge for too many items that should be included. For the ceviche, they charge $3 for the taro chips, which the server just automatically brought out without asking us. The yellow sauce is also $2 extra for any additional request, which they also don't tell you costs extra. We were also celebrating a birthday, which they brought out a dessert but it wasn't even complimentary. Overall, an okay place for Peruvian food but there's certainly better out there. read more

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Flavorful food! As a group we ordered a couple empanada samplers. They were fresh and had some great flavor, not flakey at all. As a main I had order the Saltado de pollo, it was some Asian flavor to it and have enjoyable to eat! Unique concept, would definitely come back. Photo definitely does not to justice read more

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