I can't believe I haven't been to Tio Lucho's sooner. Visited for a friend's birthday dinner with a large party and had an amazing time! The restaurant offers parking validations if you park in the parking deck behind the restaurant in the same building. Upon entry we were kindly greeted by the hostess and the staff was very accommodating for our large party while stating how we can best make serving a party of our seamless which I appreciated. The service was great from start to finish. To start I ordered the salmon chips to share with my husband. I was nervous as I've only had salmon chips at another local restaurant but Tio Lucho's version was very good. The chips were very balanced in ratio of salmon to chip with the chip being on the thinner side to highlight the salmon. Our waitress shared that the restaurant is a fusion of Peruvian and South Georgia style food. They highlight their seafood as their speciality and from the words of others at the table who ordered oysters, ceviche and cuts of fish they do that very well. For my entree I had the Lomo Saltado with a side of red beans and rice. The steak in the Lomo Saltado was extremely tender and the overall dish was rich in flavor. I wish there was more steak because of how good it was. Once dinner hours ended the restaurant turned into a dance floor with a DJ which we also enjoyed for a bit. I'll definitely will be back to explore more on the menu. read more

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My daughter suggested that we all dine at Tio Lucho's this Sunday. I guess I am glad I experienced this restaurant once. The prices for everything we ordered seemed exceptionally high. There was nothing memorable requiring a return visit. read more

We ordered the beef empanada, brussel sprouts, fry bread, ceviche, lomo saltado and seafood rice. Loved the beef empanada, brussel sprouts and fry bread, and my friends loved the ceviche. I don't think the larger shareable items are really worth it, the seafood rice was okay and I did not like the beef that came with the lomo saltado at all and it came with 4 small pieces. I also feel like the server pressured us into getting more dishes, and I didn't like that. I would consider coming back from a drink and some apps, but not the larger dishes. read more

Came for dinner and I parked in the deck behind the restaurant! They validate parking for two hours. Service here was friendly and attentive! We got the arroz con mariscos and the papas Fritas. The rice was pretty flavorful and it was a good portion. I will say though for $40 there really was not enough seafood in the dish to be called a seafood rice dish. There was two pieces of each seafood, shrimp, calamari and clam. The shrimp was not the freshest in my opinion it tasted a little grainy. But the rice itself was good and flavorful. Papas fritas was just any ordinary fries and it wasn't very hot or crispy but I enjoyed the dipping sauce. Overall, I think this was place was okay, service was nice but the price wasn't very justifiable. I did really enjoy the decor though! read more

Tio Lucho's - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We love this place, and have been twice while visiting Atlanta. I hadn't had a pisco sour before visiting this spot, and found that is was delicious. On my second visit I had the passion fruit version, and even more delicious! The Peruvian food, with a twist, is amazing and I can't all out one thing for you to try, other than to try it all, share with friends and family so you can get a bit of everything! The staff is amazing, it is such a fun night - a great way to spend time with the people you enjoy! read more

Tio Lucho's - Pisco Sour Passion fruit - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here on a Saturday night with a group of 6. It was very loud and very busy. I think this place is better if you're with people you know and share food with. This was a meetup dinner, and so not that. I asked the server about the larger dishes, and he said they'd be way too big for one person. The pulpo was almost wet, definitely nothing crispy about it, and wasn't very flavorful. The fries were good. My experience here did not live up anywhere to the hype. I don't know if I'd come back to try it with a different group, but maybe. read more

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WOW! Tried this spot for the first time with a group of friends and was genuinely impressed. The different types of ceviche / crudo was the standout and way better than I expected. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, and well done. It honestly would've been a perfect dinner spot if the bread had been complimentary, but that's a small thing. Our waitress was super nice and made the whole experience even more fun. Would definitely come back! read more

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Unfortunately the burger is only available for lunch. I went on a burger quest in the city and surprisingly they were my favorite. So cheesy and the beef is seasoned so well. Also they have a concrete bulldawg outside. Automatic 5 star. read more

Tio Lucho's - Tio Burger - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Charming spot with beautiful and tasty dishes! My friend and I had plans to go to Las Brasas for dinner since it was National Ceviche Day. I used to frequent and love that place, and my friend had come across it in her searches, so we decided it was a no-brainer. Unfortunately, when we arrived, they were (temporarily) offering to go service only. We diverted and drove a few miles down the road to Tio Lucho's instead. We headed inside the restaurant, and I looked around at the beautiful decor and ambiance. Although the restaurant had most of the tables filled already, we were seated quickly with no reservation. Pretty good for a Saturday night! We were quickly greeted by our smiling and welcoming waiter. My apologies for his name slipping my mind, as I finally write this review, 8 days later. He was great! For my entree, I got the ceviche mixto. My friend wanted the ceviche nikkei but unfortunately, they had just run out. Instead she got the tuna maki. Both of us loved our dishes! The food is a little on the expensive side, but if you're looking for a cozy date night place, either with your partner or with friends, give this place a try! I look forward to coming back with my fiancé. Hot Tip: They validate parking from the garage behind them! I made the mistake of parking across the street in paid parking, and learned this the hard way, watching my friend get hers comped! Don't be me--be my friend! read more

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I'm certainly adding Tio Lucho's to my favorites in the city after the incredible meal we had! I've been dying to try this place since they opened and have heard all the rave about it. Our group of 8 had dinner on Wednesday night. I did have to e-mail the restaurant since Resy did not allow me book for more than 5 people, but they were quick and responsive about this. The space is beautiful and spacious as soon as you walk in. They have a great patio to enjoy in warmer weather. We did find service to be quite slow, but the food truly made up for it. Our group pretty much tried mostly everything on the menu - ceviche mix, salmon maki, fry bread, tortitas, smoked fish dip, leafy salad, arroz con mariscos, fried catfish a la macho, NC flounder, lomo saltado and pollo a la brasa. There was nothing that we didn't like, but my personal favorites and will probably order over and over again are the fry bread, tortitas (served with a fried pancake), leafy salad (so light and refreshing and loved the dressing), arroz con mariscos (definitely reminds me of paella and served with tons of seafood) and lomo salted (tender beef and that sauce was delish). read more

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Really nice spot but seating is pretty limited so I recommend making reservations. I wouldn't call the food super traditional, the chef definitely puts his own spin on the dishes, but everything we tried was tasty. Just a heads up, the portions are more like tapas style so you'll probably want to order a few things to share. My favorite dishes were the lomo saltado and Arroz con mariscos . I saw some reviews saying the lomo was tough or not seasoned right, but when we had it it was tender and flavorful. Could be a hit or miss depending on the day. Also, there's a parking lot behind the restaurant and they validate. read more

I had high hopes for Tio Lucho's, but unfortunately the service and food fell short. We were able to walk in on a Friday night at 7:30 PM though, so no wait with no reservation was great. My husband and I both started with pisco sours. They were meh, not the best I've had but also not the worst I've had. Typically, I think pisco sours are more sour, and these were on the too-sweet side. For our food we got: - Causa de Tuna (6/10): decent, but the tuna was overpowered by the rest of the dish - Chicken Empanadas (4/10): first of all, when it came out it was beef not chicken. Second of all, the quality of the dough on the empanada was bad... I was super disappointed by this - Pulpo a la Plancha (7/10): this was definitely the best dish we got: the octopus was cooked well. - Lomo Saltado (6/10): this is one of my favorite dishes EVER, but Tio Lucho's version fell short. The first bite we had of the beef, we thought it was a meatball because it was such a fatty texture. For the price tag, the quality of the meat was bad. The flavor of the sauce was pretty decent though. We've eaten a good amount of Peruvian food and were disappointed in the quality of the food given the price tag. The service was also lacking. We waited a long time to order drinks, then a long time to order apps, then a long time to order more food. At the end, we were brought the wrong check. The ambiance of the restaurant is very fun and cute though! I would maybe recommend Tio Lucho's for a fun dinner where quality of food isn't the top priority but ambiance is. Otherwise, I'd skip. read more

A must try spot in Atlanta!! From the incredible ambiance and service to the food and drinks, do not miss this spot! Setting: Located in Virginia Highlands, Tio Lucho's offers indoor and outdoor seating, parking validation, and a bar. Service: We were celebrating a birthday and Lauren (the GM) was incredible. She helped us ensure everything was ready for the reservation and checked in. Food: We started with the frybread and the hamachi crudo, which were both delicious. The mushrooms were definitely not enough for an appetizer, but it was pretty! For our mains, the pollo a la brasa, ceviche mixto, and arroz con mariscos sealed the deal. We will be back! read more

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Went to Tio Lucho's for a Thursday date night. The vibe in the restaurant is ok- it's kind of like a dressed up margaritaville vibe, and the food tastes like it too. I love Peruvian food and have some good Peruvian friends, this just didn't hit the mark for the price point. We got the salsa trio to start- all the salsas were a super heavy cream base and came in tiny ketchup cups. We didn't eat much of any of them because they were so heavy (and I normally love cream based sauces). We also ordered the hamachi tiradito which was 6 small pieces. Feels like shrinkflation? For mains, we split the smoked fish dip, arroz com mariscos, and chicken skewers. Everything was... fine. Nothing was particularly fresh or interesting and it tasted like all the food came off a Sysco truck. There's nothing objectively bad about Tío Lucho's- but the food isn't interesting or memorable and for $180, I'd expect more. read more

Nice flowers/decor outside on the patio, and inside is nice, clean and food is pretty good! Had good service, pretty fast and overall authentic Peruvian flavored food. That bread is freshly baked and tasty, expensive though. They do have their own parking in the back, but there is also street paid available. read more

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Came here when we were in town for a work convention. The inside decor is very nice. It was not very busy while we were there and the restaurant appears to be able to accommodate large parties. I wanted to try something unique to their menu so I went with a passionfruit pisco sour. It was delicious and just the right amount of sweet and boozy. I was very fortunate to have gone with a group that does not mind sharing food. The fry bread with the whipped cream cheese and aji pepper jelly or a must! Very delicious. My favorite was the hamachi crudo. It tasted fresh and the presentation was beautiful! I liked the fried snapper but don't do much fried food so it wasn't my favorite but the rest of the table thoroughly enjoyed it. Dessert was also good as well. Service was quick and efficient. read more

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Food drinks and service was great. This place is super authentic. I wasn't a huge fan of the enchilada as it's more of like a "sloppy joe" consistency and a little sweet versus savory. read more

The food was good, but nothing out of this world. The restaurant was also really loud so it was very hard to hear when talking to everyone at your table. The service was really great. Everyone including the hostess was very attentive to us. read more

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Weirdly enough brunch menu is only available on Sunday which was a major let down. Nice vibe but the music is too loud for a noon time meal . read more

We came across this restaurant while browsing on Resy for somewhere to eat dinner. We made reservations but didn't need them because there was plenty of open tables available. The hostess sat us right away and was pleasant. The decor is nice and bright. The dinner chairs aren't the most comfortable, but they're tolerable. The food menu changes very regularly per the waitress. We were told that 2 of the menu items weren't available. This was disappointing as I heard great things about the chicken. The ceviche was very delicious! The calamari on top had a lot of breading. The halibut was also great as far as the flavor. I wish the halibut was a filet - there were large bones in our halibut and not much meat. The sauce that came with it was delicious! We enjoyed the pisco cocktails also. read more

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We had a great first experience at Tio Lucho's the other night. We sat at bar and the bartender was great and gave us amazing recommendations. The drinks were delicious and the ceviche was so flavorful. We also loved the prime rib seco, perfect for the cold weather. We hope to be back soon. read more

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I visited this spot over the summer and was so excited to have some Peruvian food. I was really looking forward to the national dish. At the time, I was unable to eat red meat so I was very disappointed when I learned that the lomo saltado was not available as pollo saltado. Everything else that was available to me I combed some version of fried fish. I reluctantly chose a fish that arrived in small portion with small side portions; underwhelming for the price. My meal included fish, collard greens, and a thin saucy combination of beans and calamari pieces. The textures weren't complimentary in my opinion and everything tasted salty. The others in my party were also disappointed and didn't finish their meals. I simply didn't enjoy my meal and nothing about our experience was redeeming; given the incredibly underwhelming experience, I can definitively say I will not be back. I recognize the many positive reviews and hope that others continue to enjoy! read more

Tio Lucho's - Fish served in a small scoop of greens and sauce with calamari - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is my go-to For date nights! There are certain restaurants that hit the mark with every dish and this is one of them. You can tell the chef is a true talent because they always freshen up the menu and everything is on the mark. My favorites are the Lomo and ceviche but I always try new the new menu items and am never disappointed. read more

We took my sister in law here for her birthday. As we have come to expect, excellent, flavorful food and great service. We sat outside and it got a little chilly after the sun went down, but they lit heaters which helped make it comfortable. Really a wonderful time! read more

I walked into this vibrant spot with high expectations and left with a belly full of bold, beautiful bites--and a few thoughts to share. Let's start with the showstopper: those perfect little towers of yellow potato love. (Photo 1) Chicken Causitas never looked so good. The potato was smooth, light, and just the right touch of creamy. The chicken salad on top added a cool, savory contrast with fresh microgreens that gave it that fancy "Instagram me" finish. This is the dish you order, photograph, eat, and then low-key think about ordering again. Next up: the sushi-meets-ceviche experiment. (Photo 2) Deep-fried rolls topped with mango salsa, crispy leeks, and a zesty sauce that puddled up like a flavor jacuzzi. Crunchy, fresh, colorful--basically a Latin-American-Japanese flavor bomb that totally worked. Were the rolls a bit heavy? Maybe. Would I eat the whole plate solo again? Absolutely. Now, the arroz con mariscos (Photo 3)--let's talk about that wild, herb-strewn party on a plate. A fragrant pile of seafood rice overflowing with clams, shrimp, and vegetables, all bathed in that smoky, saffron-kissed flavor. Honestly, it was borderline spiritual. Like paella got a beach tan in Lima. Then came the creamy ceviche with fried calamari (Photo 4). A creamy leche de tigre base with big chunks of fish and chickpeas that was rich, punchy, and comforting. But the real kicker was that fried calamari on top--crisp, golden rings that added crunch and height. A satisfying twist on a classic. And finally, the oysters (oysters in general are not a favorite of mine) (Photos 5 & 6). Served chilled on a bed of ice, topped with corn, red pepper, and what I'm guessing is a citrusy leche de tigre. Cold, clean, and bracing with a spicy kiss at the end--this is the starter for anyone who wants to feel fancy without being fussy. So, why only 4 stars? Service was solid, vibe was lovely, but a few flavors felt like they were competing instead of harmonizing. Nothing major--but enough to keep it from a full five-star. read more

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First meal at Tim Lucho, hoping for a taste of Peru. Located in a very trendy area with a lot of action, the restaurant itself is nice and the latin music appropriate, but a little too loud for conversation. Menu is surprisingly limited in breadth for a Peruvian establishment. Ceviche was quite small for the price, and not as complex or as spicy as is typical. Seafood mariscos was very tasty. Chicken dish was a little dry, but had flavor though the collard greens were a Southern twist that missed with us. Selection of Spanish and Portuguese wines was very good. Overall, not sure that the very high prices brought sufficient value to warrant a return. read more

First time at a Peruvian restaurant. Started out with a pisco tasting...it was so strong, I wasn't sure exactly what the taste was! Others with me seemed to enjoy it. Again a multi-course menu which I enjoyed. The best was a beef stew dish with French fries in the broth. The fried rice with shrimp was also nice. Some ripe of lime/tart desert which was a nice way to finish the dinner. I would definitely try the restaurant again and maybe next time read the menu and see what I was actually ordering. read more

This was hands down my favorite meal while in Atlanta. Tio Lucho's does an amazing job of capturing everything that makes Peruvian food exquisite. Our server, Chris, was awesome and was honest with his recommendations. The restaurant has an amazing vibe and the playlist they were playing on this Wednesday was full of bangers. I will definitely make it a point to come here next time I'm in Atlanta. read more

Tio Lucho's - Pollo anticuchero - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

A trip to Peru by way of Atlanta! Recently, my wonderful manager came into town and we made plans for a team dinner. When she asked me for recommendations, I dug into my handy Yelp collection of restaurants that have been on my list to try. Tio Lucho's was the perfect choice because I saw the love coming from my fellow Yelpers and with my manager being Peruvian, I knew (and hoped) she'd be a fan. Parking was easy when I arrived, leading me to a nice little spot on the street around the corner. Upon arrival, the hostess guided me over to our cozy table close to the kitchen. I'll say that service was amazing the entire evening! Our glasses were never empty and there was always a dish on the table. We started with Pisco Sours because, of course. I don't believe that I had ever had one before but if I had, it was quickly forgotten once I tasted this version. It was sweet but sour, fresh and frothy, loved it. To eat, we went with the tuna tiradito, ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, and pollo a la brasa. Friends - when I say that this was one of the best meals I've had in a minute. And I enjoy great food quite often! Everything was fresh and flavorful, I don't think there was a bite of the apps or entrees that didn't make me pause and savor it for as long as possible. Such a delicious experience! read more

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The service was excellent and the food maybe even better? We loved the pisco sours, the lomo saltado and the chicken skewers. Our server told us the chef was born in Peru and raised on Buford highway which was cool. They also validate parking, though we walked. read more

Love my Peruvian. This gem on Highland is truly authentic. If you have been to Lima, you know the gastronomy is unparalleled. From piscos to ceviche they have everything. The bar is welcoming and staff super friendly. Definitely stop by for lunch or dinner when in the area. Best bang for your buck! read more

Authentic Peruvian food in a modern ambience!! Parking: They have a parking garage behind for which they validate parking. Service: Our server was really nice and went over the menu for my friend who hadn't had Peruvian food before. Drinks: Drinks were on point. We got pisco sour and maracuya sour. Food: The ceviche was fresh and flavorful, it was very close to the one I had in Lima. read more

Tio Lucho's - Jalea mixta - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The staff at this place was so nice. We were early for our reservation but they had a table for us right away. The pisco sour was good and the hibiscus soda was delicious. The timing on dinner wasn't the greatest, with one main coming out way before the other. The lomo saltado was very mid. The catfish a lo macho was much better, though I ordered it grilled instead of fried (which I thought made more sense for the dish). There was one shrimp that looked like it hadn't been deveined at all. Overall it was a fine experience but I found it to be overpriced for "fine." read more

Now before you come at me for my 3 stars let me explain & side note I'm also Peruvian . The restaurant is very cute. It has indoor and outdoor seating. Hostess sat us right away & our server was very nice and attentive. I do appreciate that they do validate parking in the lot next-door, and the restrooms were pristine. For me, the reason behind the three stars is that I find certain dishes, being overpriced for the quantity of food. Specifically a main staple Peruvian plate, which is Lomo Saltado. I would expect a "high quality meat" & with there literally only being 4 pieces of it for $32 is extreme. The sauce is flavorful so please don't misunderstand that it WAS tasty along with the french fries onions and tomatoes. However I would've appreciated more meat on the plate. I also would've loved that they would offer as a side item choclo but they did have cancha which isn't on the menu, but I did ask and they did provide a side of that. We also had the Frye bread reminded me of a sweet flat bread I would say its the size of a pita bread but again for 2 pieces $12 ...well again just my opinion maybe pricing based on location. (Pics of food items included) read more

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What a delicious dinner! We came here on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. Our server was very nice and recommended we start with the Pisco Sour which was pretty tasty. We shared the Ceviche Carretillero (red snapper, fried calamari, corn, cancha, chalaca, leche de tigre) as well as the Crab Tostones (fried sweet plantains, lump crab, melted cheese, chalaca, aji verde, huancaina). Both were SO GOOD! I would definitely come back! read more

Tio Lucho's - Crab Tostones - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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A gem of a restaurant. Every single part of our experience was 10/10. The space is beautiful, the service was genuinely kind and helpful, and the food was all perfectly executed. We tried several oysters, ceviche, fry bread, shishito peppers, and a chicken empanada. Highly recommend all of it! read more

We were welcomed at the door and sat outside as requested. The first issue was the 25 minute wait time for our drinks. When they finally arrived, we were underwhelmed with the level of crafting. Unfortunately, the starters were so unimpressive, we didn't order entrees. The Fried Calamari was lightly breaded, fried and extremely salty. They weren't nearly as crunchy as we expected. The Papas Fritas initially came out the size of canned green beans (bottom of the bag vibes). They did bring us new batch! The Snapper Ceviche. Served with island red peas, cancha corn (like a softer version of corn nuts), chalaca (thinking similar to pico de gallo) and like 3 pieces of lightly fried or baked sweet potato. I honestly didn't understand this crudo because, for me, the flavors didn't pair well. I had no idea what to do with the sweet potato. BUT, the flavor of the Snapper was a solid 7/10. We ordered plantain chips to pair with the Snapper Ceviche, and were disappointed that they were bagged and not fresh. The weight of the Ceviche crumbled the chips. Idk, maybe the main dishes are the talk of the town. But, can we be lead there with great starters?! read more

Tio Lucho's - Snapper Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Ceviche ceviche ceviche! Fresh and interesting ceviches are really available ITP! Also, the staff are some of the friendliest and most reliable in town. read more

As a resident and long term business owner in VAHI, decided to finally dine here. Host informed there are $1 Oysters at the bar during Happy Hour. Sat at the bar, ordered a great deal of oysters. Upon receiving the check, noticed the charge of $3 per oyster instead. After the misunderstanding, spoke with General Manager Daniel. He was non accommodating and very dismissive. The condescending behavior appeared racist. Spent over $200 for happy hour. The cost of the food & drinks does not equal its value. read more

Visited on a Saturday evening. Had a reservation for 4 but there ended up being 5. We were lucky to find seating at the bar rather than having to sit outside. We all got waters, I had a glass of wine, husband had a beer, his father had a beer, and his father's wife had a strawberry smash. We sat and talked amongst ourselves after we ordered. My dad wanted the snapper, but unfortunately it's cooked in a sauce with shrimp and since he's allergic, he had to change his meal. We were grateful that the bartender let us know. Halibut Collar - thick piece of fish, nice crust, no flavor on the inside. Plantain chips were good. Some nut like side that I could've done without Arroz de Mariscos - no calamari. He enjoyed his meal, said it was flavorful and cooked well Picante de Mariscos - nice portion size and flavorful Jalea Mixta - fried and seasoned well read more