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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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

The food is so good, specially seafood, fresh and fresh, good service, but too noisy inside!

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 never disappoints! Especially our waiter Carlos, he is attentive and very helpful. The food is amazing as well! Overall a 10/10 on service, food and overall experience! Thank you Carlos! read more

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

Delicious steak and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is beautiful and vibrant.

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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

We were walking down the street and looked inside and was excited by the nice decor and ambience. We ordered the specialty rotisserie chicken and the seafood rice plate. Both of them were excellent especially the rotisserie chicken just a perfect balance of spices to make it unique and delicious. The service was great. The prices were reasonable definitely a strong recommendation and also pet friendly. read more

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

It was recommended to me to go and check out... It was quite empty, and Service was stretched in time and not exactly friendly. Food price was much higher than the quality... I don't think I'm gonna try again read more

We came for lunch today and were seated immediately. It was a light yet enjoyable meal. We started with the yucas, which were perfectly crunchy and very tasty. They came with a side of ají amarillo sauce that was absolutely delicious. For our main courses, we shared the arroz con mariscos (seafood rice), which had great flavor and a nice hint of spice. However, the rice was a bit too moist--almost like a risotto. Still, it was enjoyable. The lengua was tender and flavorful, though we felt the portion was on the smaller side. We also shared the half roasted chicken, which was incredible! It was perfectly seasoned, with crispy golden skin and tender, juicy meat. It came with fries and a side salad (unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures). Overall, the service was great, and our server was very attentive. A lovely lunch experience! read more

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When Limón opened in San Francisco twenty years ago, you just couldn't get in. Instantly a smash hit, it was always that way (maybe still is?) So when I saw there were tables available at Limón's Burlingame restaurant at a shoulder time between brunch and dinner, I had to jump! Our server was so professional, knowledgeable about every dish. We ordered the Pork Belly Chaufa ($26) with subtly yet deeply seasoned rice. It had oyster sauce and sesame oil and other flavors and herbs whose notes you tasted; it was perfectly balanced. The Flat Iron Steak ($32) was sensational, exactly what I wanted and exactly the temperature I wanted it - rare. Hiccups with service that my main was taking minutes too long after my son was served (a quick 'whassup?" hand gesture had the server running back to the grill.) Then another staff member cleared my son's plate while I was only halfway through my lunch, a no-no. Sensing I was irritated, the manager came out and apologized, more than the issue needed though I appreciated. He insisted on comping our dessert (mango panna cotta, perfection) even though I demurred. It was appreciated and generous. The flavors and that incredible steak dance through my mind, we need to dine here again, soon. read more

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I've always heard that Limon is amazing, but I was not that impressed. Food arrived quickly. We got the lomo saltado, polli papas, and the half chicken. I expected the lomo saltado meat to be tender and easy to chew, but it was tough even though it was red on the inside. Didn't really taste like anything either, and the fries were basically drenched in a saucy soup. The half chicken tasted dry and tasteless too. The best was the polli papas, which was fried chicken thighs. I think the best bang for your buck was the half chicken platter set, which comes with fries and salad. But overall, I wasn't that thrilled by the food. I wouldn't come again, but at least I tried it once. read more

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

Nice and cozy interiors with high ceilings. Hostess seated us right away, and servers were prompt and friendly. All the tables had hooks for purses, which I appreciated. We ordered: - the ceviche with taro chips: fresh and delicious seafood. The acidity of the dish was well balanced by the crisp taro chips. - truffle mac and cheese: not sure how Peruvian this is, but it was delicious. - quarter rotisserie chicken: extremely tender and well seasoned. read more

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Had such a wonderful experience at Limon Rotisserie! Patrick, the host, was amazing and truly made both our first and last impression memorable. He went out of his way to make sure our reservation was accommodating for our celebration and made sure we were seated exactly to our liking. His hospitality and attention to detail really stood out. The food was wonderful! You can't go wrong with the empanadas, lomo saltado, and my personal favorite, the mac and cheese. Great ambiance, delicious food, and excellent service all around. Highly recommend! read more

Finally got seated near the kitchen. Got to see all the hustle and bustle not to mention being able to see all the chicken spinning on the spickets! It was great to be in the middle of it all and to see all of the food come to us! We've now sat in every section of the restaurant from outside to inside! The food was great and amazing as always! This is our go to Peruvian spot! read more

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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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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

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