One if not the best Peruvian restaurant in the bayarea. We've enjoyed their food for years. My favoritess: Pollo saltado, Rotisserie Chicken, the sauce. Thank you Gonzalo for your excellent service. Uno sino el mejor restaurante Peruano en el area de la bahia. Hemos disfrutado su comida por años. Mis platos favoritos: Pollo Saltado, Pollo rostisado, la salsita peruana, gracias Gonzalo por tu excelente servicio. read more

Food and service are always great at Limon. We love coming here for birthdays, celebrations, or even just a quick dinner on the avenue. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. It's one of those places we keep coming back to because we know we'll have a great experience every time. read more

Went for lunch. Got four items between 2 people. Finished almost everything except the Paella. 1. Truffle Mac & Cheese. Always delicious. 2. Platano Frito. A large portion of plantains. I don't know what they do differently from everybody else, but these were just absolutely perfect. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. 3. Chicken Empanadas. Great flaky pastry, awesome sauce that wasn't too spicy, super tasty fillings. Would like to try the beef as well. 4. Arroz Con Mariscos. Very flavorful, delicious rice that was absolutely packed with shrimp, scallops, calamari, fish, mussels and clams. Highly recommend. Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm. $3 off all Piqueos: get the truffle mac & cheese, the plantains, and the roasted brussels sprouts. read more

Phenomenal customer service and the food was just amazing. I mean, seriously, other restaurants need to learn from their customer service. Multiple waiters checked in on us throughout the dinner, and almost each of the greeted us on the way in and out. And the food is consistently delicious. read more

Limon - Lomo saltado - 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

Stopped by for a late lunch with a group of 8-9 people after a long stroll along the Crystal Springs Reservoir on Saturday and they were able to accommodate us at a long table. The lomo saltado was very hearty and replenished my energy. read more

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

I love Limon and have always come here as a guest, but when I came back in May, I actually planned a company/corporate event with around 40 people. We booked online and worked with their event planning service to create a networking space in Cuzco's Corner. We pre booked beverages (sangrias, margaritas, wine, cocktails, water) and had food done cocktail reception style and everyone LOVED the event. I always recommend Limon for friends, but if you're ever planning a company happy hour or group event, it's a good spot for that as well! read more

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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Good server. The food was tasty but Oysters caused me to throw up when I got home shortly after. Only worth it if you're ok with paying a lot and being ok with risking food poisoning. read more

Still my favorite location. Wow. They were so busy. Had a party in that corner, but yet still,the food and level of service was awesome. We ordered to share: Brasa platter, entire fried fish with sauce on the side, pork belly Chaufa, fried yuca and sweet potato fries. And of course: Pisco sour. Everything was delicious and everyone was super attentive regardless of the craziness. read more

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Went with a large group and the waiters were great. Food was yummy, good ceviche options. Drinks were pretty good too! 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

Food is always great at Limon in Walnut Creek as well as the one in Burlingame. Quality of food is great.

Limon. If you haven't been, you're seriously missing out! They have an awesome variety of Peruvian food that never disappoints. Their drinks are incredible, and the ambiance is just perfect. They play soft Latin music that always makes me want to dance right in my chair. The customer service there is super attentive, which makes the experience even better. A few years ago, we celebrated my sister's birthday at Limon, and they went all out for us. When they said happy birthday, they even danced around for us - it was a whole thing and made the night unforgettable. If you're ever looking for a great meal with a fun vibe, definitely check them out! 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

We visited Limón on Valentine's Day and had a mixed experience. The restaurant was busy, which we expected for the holiday, so we understood the wait for water and to place our order. The beef empanadas and shrimp ceviche were amazing, definitely the highlight of the night. For our mains, my partner ordered the paella. I was deciding between the chicken and steak, and after telling the waiter I don't like cilantro, he recommended the steak. However, when the food arrived, I was brought the chicken instead. When I pointed it out, he insisted I had ordered it, and there was no apology or effort to fix the mistake. Since my partner's dish was already out, we ended up sharing the paella, which was good but not as impressive as the appetizers. Overall, the food started strong, but the service left us a little disappointed. read more

Once again our experience at this place is delightful. Food was outstanding and extremely tasty, I had to find more room to enjoy a second round of the Mac & cheese. Flavor is consistent and service is always excellent, shout out to the chef! Food was 10 stars. We were friendly acknowledged upon arrival by the host and the floor manager, Pedro. We were helped by our regular server Felipe, who always takes care of us with patience and professionalism, he knows every detail of our order. Thanks again for another wonderful experience. read more

Limon - The Most Delicious Truffle Mac & Cheese - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Food was delicious! Service good but not great. Food for two should come out at the same time. If customer ask for a straw we should not have to ask 3 times. Carry straws in a pocket. Restaurant was not crowded because it was 3:30 PM. Lighting is great! Lots of windows. read more

Great food at the end of Burlingame Ave, particularly the pollo a la brasa. Heads up that half of the sides for the chicken are considered premium and cost an extra $2 each - the menu confused me on that. That said, the yuca fries were pretty good. The beef empanadas were also quite solid, but not worth the cost. The ceviche was a good start to the meal, but be ready for the tartness. We also wanted the lengua, but it wasn't available yet at 12pm. Helpful staff and elevated casual interior. read more

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

Blown away by the vibrant flavors! Ceviche was top notch & the Arroz con Mariscos was a seafood lover's dream with incredibly flavorful rice. Good service & great music. read more

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Pisco sours are the bomb! Strong, good and always satisfying. Also I always enjoy the empanadas. Happy hour isn't much of a discount (about $3) but it's fine. read more

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Food was good and we were having a nice time, but the ending really threw things off. I paid the check without adding a tip on the card because I was planning to tip in cash. When the server came back with the receipt, he told me -- in front of my date -- "just so you know, you didn't tip," and the way he said it felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. It honestly made the situation awkward, and because of that moment, we ended up not leaving the tip at all. Tipping shouldn't be assumed or brought up like that. A simple, respectful approach would've made a big difference. I hope management addresses this, because the service up until that point was fine, but this interaction left a bad impression. read more

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

Came here for lunch on a Sunday. It was easy to get a reservation. It's a big, bright space that was pretty full! We shared the lomo saltado, roast chicken, roasted cauliflower, ceviche. Everything was great! Esp loved the cauliflower, the yuca fries we subbed for regular fries with the chicken and the lomo saltado. Great group lunch place. Nice ambience and friendly service. read more

Food was really exceptional. The ceviche is really high quality and the roasted chicken is really tasty and roasted to perfection. The cocktails are well crafted - especially the Pisco Sours. Service is really professional. We like eating outside bc it gets really loud inside. read more

One of my favorite spots to eat in Burlingame! My go-to is the Picante de Mariscos, it's amazing! The food is consistently delicious, and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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

Limon is tough to "just try" because the line can be long even with reservations - but maybe we just got lucky that there wasn't a line when we went (we were prepared to go elsewhere if there was). I've been wanting lomo saltado for a while so this was the perfect opportunity. Inside was completely full, so we opted for outside "with patio heaters" but honestly, the heaters didn't really do the trick. Ordering was normal - we went for the tacu-tacu, the lomo saltado, and the short rib (AND LATER, the tres leches). The tacu-tacu is like a ball of fried rice - almost like, a burrito that's completely rice. Crispy on the outside, delicious within. It's a little pricy at $10 "for rice", but no regrets in be able to try it. The lomo saltado looked different that I remember - but it was still delicious. Limon's version is my second favorite (my favorite being in SF which is a bit of a drive) - but I was happy with the taste, the portion, and dish overall. If it's your first time at Limon or having lomo saltado, this would be the classic dish. The short rib, I remember from before - so it's cooked well and it's tender, but it's missing the "oomph" that makes a dish stand out. At the time of ordering, I do try to vary the dishes "to try more" - but I'd honestly opt for double lomo saltado's next time. (Also, as a note, the rotisserie chicken is a "trap" for me as it's nothing special and you're really better off trying something else unless you have like dietary needs. I remember this from last time and avoided ordering it - and ironically overheard another table saying "the chicken isn't that good". It could have changed honestly, but just a note so you get your moment's worth.) LASTLY, so I got my lomo saltado craving satisfied - and I'm not normally a dessert person, but I realllly wanted to try the tres leches because of what I read in other reviews. Honestly it's also my first tres leches - so we got it, and man was it great. It's like a cake that comes in a milky puddle, has tiramisu vibes, and is delicious :) I can see why others sometimes "just want to order the tres leches" to-go, and honestly I may doe the same one day. The only kinda ding for us that night was the ending service, when it got much colder (and the heaters are wimpy), and it was really hard to find someone to get the bill. We noticed other groups also "being politely frustrated" trying to pay, so I just got up and hunted someone down. Not my favorite thing to do, but it was a good 10-15min in the cold and we had plans afterwards. Overall, really enjoyed coming back - can't wait to get the tres leches again, and thank you Limon! read more

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We ordered the empanada sampler and lomo saltado and they were both great! We preferred sitting outside and the inside gets loud and crowded. Overall love the decor and food came out quick! read more

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First time at limon! I was expecting a nice ambiance and good seating but unfortunately was very crowded and I was seated next to the back entrance where workers go in and out. Service was great very fast and communication was great as well. The appetizers were a 5/5, would definitely recommend the empanadas and truffle mac n cheese. The main course would be a 3/5, I feel like the lomo saltado was lacking flavor and the meat was tough. Overall 4/5 due to lack of space and seating. read more

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Takes me back to High School... One of my closest friends in high school is half Peruvian. The first time I ever tried Peruvian chicken was at his house. The tastes of this restaurant is extremely authentic! The flavors of the rotisserie chicken is exactly how his mom from Peru used to make it. The macaroni and cheese was sensational! My son who is three years old and a somewhat picky eater almost ate the entire platter. I truly recommend this place! Especially if you want really good Peruvian food. read more

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

This place is delicious and people are very friendly. My son and I are both vegetarians and ordered a bunch of sides, including the cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, and cheese empanada. The cauliflower and cheese empanada were amazing! We sat outside on a beautiful evening and it was bustling with so many people. Please do bring back the brussels sprouts, that was one of my favorite dishes, and I'm bummed that my son didn't have the opportunity to try it. Overall, highly recommend. Service was also very professional and quick. read more

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

Food was delicious an customer service was great clean and very nice seating area outside read more

Limon - Dark chicken plate with sweet potato fries and side salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Burlingame, California

So good here! Very busy and loud inside. Peruvian cuisine specializes in rotisserie chicken. I haven't had that in years. We tried half a chicken with salad and fries. It comes with a tasty sauce. Also had the 18 hour braised short ribs with beans and rice. It all went well with beer. Make sure you have reservations for popular times. They use a tablet to pay the bill electronically at your table and I like that restaurants are using that. read more

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Came here last week, couldn't help ourselves, so we came again!!! Came in for a late lunch and enjoyed one of their other ceviches, the truffle macaroni and cheese, brussels sprouts, and the Chicharron chicken. Yes, I said Chicharron chicken. That confused me also but it is like Chicharron. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious. Honestly, I can't say enough about the service. You truly feel like you are being served and you're not just another customer. read more

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Showed up early enough to grab a seat at the bar. Ordered drink & appetizer and was served right away. Good portions & drink of choice, Pisco Sour, on point. Empanadas - Veggie option - Truffle infused mushrooms & Oaxaca cheese. Very tasteful and satisfying to the pallet. read more

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We were in between where to go for dinner and I'm so so glad we settled on this one! The place is really lively right at the end of the Burlingame ave. It has really cute outside seating and inside as well. They have lively music playing and combined with the people talking and laughing, it was a little loud but not so bad it made us want to leave. We ordered a couple different ceviches to try and an order of chicken empanadas. The ceviches were really good, although I was expecting the shrimp to be raw, they were fully cooked and a little rubbery but not too bad. The taro chips add a nice depth of flavor to the ceviche that's different than the normal tortilla chips. The empanadas were just ok. The chicken inside was a little dry. We ordered the braised short ribs and the arroz con Mariscos to share. The ribs were so tender and flavorful. The beans were top tier and the white rice was the perfect combination to cut the richness of the ribs. Omg soo good! The arroz con Mariscos was very similar to a paella. It was very rich and packed full of seafood. The flavors were really good. It was a little salty but not too bad. The servers were really nice and friendly. Very attentive. Our water was never empty and our plates didn't sit on the table for long after being done. They brought out a sparkler and a slice of tres leches cake for the birthday girl and sang. It was a great time read more

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Food are delicious and worth coming back. Ive been bringing my guest every time they come to the Bay Area.

Very disappointed that the rotisserie chicken now only comes with 1 small side of their aji sauce. Unfortunately, when you need another side it is $2/small cup. The chicken has never been that great and has always been dry, but when you add the sauce it makes the chicken delicious. Did I say each small cup of sauce is $2!!! You almost need 1 of those small cups per piece of chicken. Also, tried the paella and it was a 3/5 since it was a little too moist. It's not called the paella so maybe I'm comparing it a traditional paella and it shouldn't. But did I tell you each extra sauce is $2!!!! It's just crazy. Probably will take this out of the restaurant rotation. It was all about the sauce but not for $2 for a very very small cup. read more

I had a reservation for work last week, and our group unexpectedly grew from 5 to 11 at the last minute. The staff was so accommodating and managed to seat us comfortably in the back, which was perfect since we were a bit loud. Food came out quickly, portions were decent, and everything tasted good. Service was excellent,attentive, friendly, and efficient. It was during one of those hot days and the air conditioning could not keep up. It was also our boss's birthday, and they surprised us with a sparkling candle to celebrate, which made the evening even more special. Overall, a great experience and we'll definitely keep this spot in mind for future gatherings! read more