Limón Menu (2025 Update)

Limón, a vibrant Peruvian tapas restaurant in San Francisco, offers a diverse menu with options for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians. The restaurant provides a trendy and lively atmosphere with excellent customer service. Customers rave about the fresh ceviche, flavorful empanadas, and succulent pulpo. The extensive drink menu includes favorites like Pisco Sour and Lychee-infused cocktails. Limón's signature dishes, such as pollo ala brasa and arroz con mariscos, showcase the chef's talent and the restaurant's commitment to quality. The spacious layout, well-designed interior, and happy hour specials make Limón a go-to spot for group gatherings and special occasions. Don't miss out on the delicious food and welcoming ambiance at Limón on Valencia Street.

Main Menu

BEEF

Aji panca, eggs, Kalamata olives & golden raisins.

$12.00

CHICKEN

Mixed vegetables, parsley, creamy aji amarillo sauce.

$12.00

VEGGIE

Mushroom, spinach, corn & cheese.

$12.00

CHEESE

Oaxaca & Monterey Jack cheese.

$12.00

EMPANADA SAMPLER

Sample of each empanada flavor.

$21.00

FIESTA PLATTER

Enjoy Limons favorite piqueos. Chicharron de pollo, beef empanadas, platano frito, & yuca fries.

$30.00

POLLI-PAPAS

Crispy chicken, french fries, aji amarillo sauce, lemon mustard aioli & Parmesan cheese.

$16.00

JALEA

Shrimp, calamari, fish, crispy plantain chips, yuca fries, salsa criolla & yuzu aioli.

$20.00

COLIFLOR PICANTE

Crispy cauliflower tossed in a spicy mayo sauce.

$13.00

CHICHARRON DE POLLO

Chicken thighs, aji amarillo soy sauce, yuca fries, habanero Limon vinaigrette, & salsa criolla.

$15.00

TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE

Limons signature truffle infused macaroni & cheese.

$13.00

GRILLED BROCCOLINI

Grilled broccolini, lime vinaigrette, chimichurri.

$12.00

TACU TACU

Traditional Peruvian favorite! Pan-fried mixed rice and beans, aji amarillo, aji panca & garlic.

$10.00

PLANTAINS

Fried ripe plantains, sweet and sour yuzu vinaigrette.

$10.00

GARDEN SALAD

Spring mix, romaine, aji amarillo sesame dressing, carrots, cucumbers, & cherry tomatoes.

$12.00

KALE SALAD

Kale, cabbage, Peruvian corn, golden raisins, toasted almonds, carrots, cherry tomatoes, & parmesan cheese, rocoto miso dressing.

$13.00

EL TRIO CEVICHE

Mixto in rocoto leche de tigre. Pescado in clasico leche de tigre. Camaron in aji amarillo leche de tigre.

$34.00

CEVICHE MIXTO

Fresh catch of the day, calamari, shrimp, cancha, choclo, & sweet potato.

$21.00

LA COPA

Classic leche de tigre cocktail, fresh catch of the day, calamari & shrimp, leche de tigre, crispy calamari, plantains, choclo, cancha, & sweet potato.

$18.00

EL PESCADOR

Fresh catch of the day, cancha, choclo, & sweet potato.

$20.00

CAMARON

Poached shrimp, cancha, choclo, & sweet potato.

$21.00

WHOLE CHICKEN (CUT IN PIECES)

$30.00

/ CHICKEN (CUT IN PIECES)

$22.00

/ CHICKEN WHITE

$17.00

/ CHICKEN DARK

$16.00

CHURRASCO

oz grilled angus New York steak, asparagus, chimichurri, & aji panca Cabernet demi glace.

$42.00

PULPO

Grilled Spanish octopus, Peruvian corn, frisee, chimichurri & habanero Limon vinaigrette.

$24.00

ANTICHUCHOS DE POLLO

Marinated grilled chicken skewers, roasted chimichurri potatoes, Peruvian corn, & anticuchera sauce.

$16.00

LENGUA A LA PARRILLA

Grilled beef tongue, aji panca marinade, creamy mashed yukon potatoes, Cabernet demi glace.

$22.00

PARRILLADA PLATTER

Grilled flat iron steak with Cabernet demi glace, Andouille sausage, anticuchos de pollo, roasted chimichurri potatoes, grilled asparagus, anticuchera & aji amarillo sauce.

$60.00

LOMO SALTADO

Traditional Peruvian favorite! Wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, ginger-infused soy sauce, french fries & Jasmine rice.

$29.00

ARROZ CON MARISCOS

Aromatic saffron rice, aji panca fish fume, PEI mussels, Manila clams, jumbo shrimp, calamari, fish, & salsa criolla.

$30.00

SALTADO DE POLLO

Wok stir-fried chicken tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, ginger-infused soy sauce, french fries & Jasmine rice.

$25.00

PARIHUELA DE MARISCOS

Peruvian-style cioppino! Savory aji panca fish broth, Jonah crab leg, Peruvian scallops, shrimp, calamari, manila clams, PEI mussels.

$30.00

CHULETON CARLITOS

oz pan roasted pork chop, bacon & cabbage hash, roasted potatoes, & aji panca demi.

$29.00

SECO DE COSTILLAS

-hour slow braised beef short ribs, cilantro huacatay broth, creamy yukon potato puree, baby carrots & English peas.

$28.00

ARROZ CON POLLO

Cilantro-Huacatay braised rice, / rotisserie chicken, carrots, English peas, salsa criolla, & aji amarillo sauce.

$22.00

CHIFA VEGETABLES

$8.00

YUCA FRIES

$7.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES

$7.00

FRENCH FRIES

$6.00

JASMINE RICE

$4.00

SIDE SALAD

$6.00

AJI AMARILLO SAUCE

$2.00

LIMONS HOT SAUCE

$2.00

CHIMICHURRI

$2.00

CHOCOLATE BANDIDO

Rich dark chocolate cake, served with raspberry coulis, chocolate sauce and vanilla chantilly.

$10.00

TRES LECHES CAKE

Sponge cake soaked with a sweet mixture of three milks, dulce de leche whipped cream.

$10.00

PANNA COTTA

Sweetened vanilla bean cream custard with mango coulis.

$10.00

PISCO SOUR

Pisco Quebranta, fresh citrus, housemade syrup, egg whites, & a dash of Angostura bitters.

$14.00

MARACUYA SOUR

Pisco Quebranta, passion fruit puree, fresh citrus, Combier, housemade syrup, egg whites, & a dash of Peychauds bitters.

$14.00

LYCHEE SOUR

day infused Lychee in Pisco Quebranta, fresh citrus, housemade syrup, egg whites, & a dash of Peychauds bitters.

$14.00

CHICHA MORADA SOUR

day infused purple corn in Pisco Acholado, fresh citrus, housemade syrup, egg whites, & a dash of Angostura bitters.

$14.00

GLASS

$8.00

PITCHER

$40.00

LA CLASICA

% blue agave Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila. A modern-classic margarita with a bright & citrusy taste.

CUCUMBER

% blue agave Camarena tequila, cucumber, lemon, agave, tajin.

$15.00

CADILLAC

Our classic Cadillac margarita, % agave Arette blanco tequila, Combier Dorange, float of Grand Marnier.

$16.00

EL CAPITAN

Banhez mezcal artesanal, yellow Chartreuse liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice, passionfruit.

$15.00

LA PASION

% blue agave Camarena tequila, Combier Dorange, passion fruit, agave nectar.

$15.00

ESTRELLA GALICIA

.% A Coruna, Spain

$8.00

WEIHENSTEPHANER HEFE WEISSBIER

.% Freising, Germany

$8.00

EINSTOK WHITE ALE

.% ml -Iceland

$8.00

ALMANAC TURE KOLSCH

%, Oz Alameda, California

$8.00

DELIRIUM RED BELGIAN FRUIT ALE

.% ml -Belgium

$10.00

DELIRIUM TREMENS

.% ml -Belgium

$10.00

HITACHINO NEST WHITE ALE

.% ml -Tokyo, Japan

$10.00

BOO KOO IPA

.% Mother Earth Brewery CO. Vista, California

$8.00

EAST BROTHER GOLD IPA

.% oz Richmond, California

$8.00

ALMANAC LOVE HAZY IPA

.% oz Alameda, California

$8.00

CHAMAN

A balanced blend of mango and passion fruit puree, Banhez Joven Espadin, fresh lime juice, & housemade agave syrup - a must try!

$15.00

LA PINTA

Pisco Caravedo Quebranta, pomegranate liqueur, angosture bitters, ginger syrup, fresh lime juice.

$15.00

BOMBA DEL AMOR

A Limon staple! The perfect blend of premium vodka, tropical nectar purees, lemon juice, house syrup, & orange liquor. Brings a new meaning to self-care.

$15.00

DON CARLITOS OLD FASHION

Our take on a simple classic, made with premium Wild Turkey Bourbon, amaro Montenegro, Combier dorange, & bitters. Smoked with applewood and herbs.

$15.00

PONCHE

Greenhalls London Gin, yellow Chartreuse, creme de cassis, passionfruit, elderflower liqueur, lime, agave.

$15.00

LYCHEEMELON

This refreshing drink combines our housemade lychee infused pisco with watermelon juice, house syrup, lime juice & a splash of ginger beer to cool it all off.

$15.00

ANDINA

Four Roses Bourbon, Cherry Hearing, lemon, agave, cynar, mole & molasses bitters.

$15.00

CARIBBEAN MULE

Flor de cana blanco, ginger beer, lime, cardamom bitters.

$15.00

COASTERS DELS OLIVERS PRIORAT

$13.00

MACMURRAY RANCH PINOT NOIR (CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA)

$12.00

BOUCHAINE VINEYARDS ESTATE PINOT NOIR (CARNEROS, NAPA)

$55.00

LOUIS MARTINI CABERNET SAUVIGNON (ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA)

$13.00

FRANK FAMILY CABERNET SAUIVGNON (NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA)

$17.00

SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON (ALEXANDER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA)

$160.00

J.LOHR PURE PASO RED BLEND (PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA)

$13.00

CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON (NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA)

liter

$210.00

MONT MARCAL, BRUT RESERVA CAVA (CATALONIA, SPAIN)

$11.00

SANTA MARINA ROSE PROSECCO DOC (VENETTO, ITALY)

$11.00

RABBLE SYRAH ROSE (PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA)

$11.00

TREFETHEN CHARDONNAY (NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA)

$13.00

FRANK FAMILY CHARDONNAY (NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA)

$15.00

WHITEHAVEN SAUVIGNON BLANC (MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND)

$12.00

CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC (MARLBOROUGH, AUSTRALIA)

$65.00

ZACCAGNINI PINOT GRIGIO (ABRUZZO, ITALY)

$12.00

LEGADO DEL CONDE ALBARINO (RIAS BAIXAS, SPAIN)

$12.00

CHICHA MORADA

Purple corn, pineapple, & spices

$7.00

MANGO LEMONADE

$6.00

SOFT DRINKS

(Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale)

$4.00

INCA KOLA

$5.00

ICED TEA

$4.00

SARATOGA WATER

(Still or Sparkling)

$7.00

ORGANIC PERUVIAN COFFEE

$4.00

HOT TEA

(Earl Grey, Chamomile, Mint, Green Tea)

$4.00

HAWAIIAN PAPAYA BOWL

Hawaiian papaya, greek yogurt, granola, chia seeds, seasonal fruit coulis & fresh fruit.

$19.00

PORK BELLY & WAFFLES

Crispy pork belly, chicharron crisps, buttermilk waffles, fig syrup.

$21.00

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Tacu tacu, corn tortillas, spicy tomato chicken tinga, avocado mousse, fried eggs, queso fresco, country potatoes.

$16.00

EL CONTINENTAL

Two eggs, thick cut bacon, country potatoes, plantains, fresh fruit.

$18.00

AVOCADO TOAST

Avocado mousse, brioche toast, poached eggs, queso fresco, cherry tomatoes.

$16.00

OREO PANCAKES

Oreo cookies, buttermilk pancakes, fig syrup, seasonal fresh fruits.

$17.00

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

Our housemade brioche dipped in dulce de leche custard, fig syrup, seasonal fresh fruit.

$17.00

FRITTATA

Sauteed broccolini, bacon, eggs, Oaxaca & Monterey Jack cheese, house crema. Served with brioche toast & jam.

$19.00

PAN CON CHICHARRON

Crispy pork belly, house baked brioche, salsa criolla, & rocoto aioli. Served with sweet potato fries.

$17.00

TOAST & HOUSE JAM

Brioche toast & seasonal housemade jam.

$7.00

THICK CUT BACON

$8.00

FRESH FRUIT CUP

$7.00

MANGO PINEAPPLE

$12.00

CUCUMBER-LEMON

$12.00

LYCHEE

$12.00

PEACH THYME

$12.00

BLUE ELDERFLOWER

$12.00

PASSIONFRUIT ORANGE

$12.00

EN LAS NUBES

-day infused Butterfly pea Tequila Arete Blanco, lemon, Combier dorange, cloud of cotton candy.

$12.00

MORNING ICED TEA

Freshly brewed promegranate quince iced tea, Four Roses Bourbon, ginger, mango puree.

$12.00

DON CARLITOS

Four Roses Bourbon, amaro Montenegro, Combier dorange, & bitters. Smoked with applewood and herbs.

$13.00

LYCHEE MELON

Lychee-infused pisco with watermelon juice, house syrup, lime juice & a splash of ginger beer.

$13.00

BLOODY MARY

Pepper Vodka, Clamato, tomato juice, cilantro, green olives, spices, chamoy, tajin rim.

$14.00

MICHELADA

Mexican inspired made with Clamato, celery, tobasco, lemon, Lagarta Peruvian beer, chamoy, tajin rim.

$12.00

CHAMAN

Mango & chipotle sour puree, Banhez Joven Mezcal, fresh lime juice, & housemade agave syrup.

$12.00

MARGARITA CLASICA

% blue agave Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila. A modern-classic margarita with a bright & citrusy taste.

$12.00

GREEN-GO

Cucumber, Rigby American Gin, mint, lemon, simple syrup

$13.00

LIMON

Rigby Vodka, peach puree, orgeat, sparkling wine, lemon.

$12.00

BOMBA DEL AMOR

Vodka, tropical nectar purees, lemon juice, house syrup, & orange liquor.

$12.00

CUCUMBER MARGARITA

% blue agave Arette blanco tequila, Combier Dorange, float of Grand Marnier.

$12.00

BREAKFAST MARTINI

Vanilla vodka, cotton candy, orange, passionfruit, lemon, simple syrup.

$12.00

Pisco Sour

$13.00

Maracuya Sour

$13.00

Lychee Sour

$13.00

Chicha Morada Sour

$13.00

Sangria

Red sangria. Burgundy, brandy, triple sec, Drambuie, cinnamon, & fresh fruits.

Sparkling Sangria

Brandy, sparkling wine, prickly pear, orange liquor.

$13.00

MANGO

$12.00

Pina Colada

$12.00

Sangre De Toro Sangria

$12.00

Sangre De Toro Sangria Mango-Prickly Pear

$12.00

Blue Lagoon

$12.00

Watermelon Chamoy

$12.00

ESTRELLA GALICIA .% Oz - A Coruna, Spain

$8.00

WEIHENSTEPHANER HEFE WEISSBIER - .% Freising, Germany

$8.00

EINSTOK WHITE ALE - .% Ml -Iceland

$8.00

ALMANAC TRUE KOLSCH - % Oz -Alameda, California

$8.00

DELIRIUM RED BELGIAN FRUIT ALE - .% Ml -Belgium

$10.00

DELIRIUM TREMENS - .% Ml -Belgium

$10.00

HITACHINO NEST WHITE ALE - .% Ml -Tokyo, Japan

$10.00

BOO KOO .% Mother Earth Brewery CO. Vista, California

$8.00

EAST BROTHER GOLD - .% Oz - Richmond, California

$8.00

ALMANAC LOVE HAZY - .% Oz - Alameda, California

$8.00

Chicha Morada

Purple corn, fruit & spices

$7.00

Mango Lemonade

$6.00

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale

$4.00

Inca Kola

$5.00

Iced Tea

$4.00

Saratoga Water

(Still or Sparkling)

$7.00

Organic Peruvian Coffee

$4.00

Hot Tea

(Earl Grey, Chamomile, Mint, Green Tea)

$4.00

Trefethen Chardonnay (Napa Valley, California)

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand)

Legado Del Conde Albarino (Rias Baixas, Spain)

Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio (Abruzzo, Italy)

Coasters Dels Olivers Priorat (Priorat, Spain)

Macmurray Ranch Pinot Noir (Central Coast, California)

Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Sonoma)

J.Lohr Pure Paso Red Blend (Paso Robles, California)

Santa Marina Rose Prosecco DOC

CHOCOLATE BANDIDO

Rich dark chocolate cake, served with raspberry coulis, chocolate sauce and vanilla chantilly.

$10.00

TRES LECHES CAKE

Sponge cake soaked with a sweet mixture of three milks, dulce de leche whipped cream.

$10.00

PANNA COTTA

Sweetened vanilla bean cream custard. mango coulis.

$10.00

Brunch Menu

Lunch Menu

CEVICHE MIXTO

Fresh catch of the day, calamari, shrimp, cancha, choclo, & sweet potato.

$21.00

EL PESCADOR

Fresh catch of the day, cancha, choclo, & sweet potato.

$20.00

CAMARON

Poached shrimp, cancha, choclo, & sweet potato.

$21.00

EL TRIO CEVICHE

Mixto in rocoto leche de tigre. Pescado in clasico leche de tigre. Camaron in aji amarillo leche de tigre.

$34.00

LA COPA

Leche de tigre cocktail, fresh catch of the day, calamari, shrimp, leche de tigre, crispy calamari, plantains, choclo, cancha, & sweet potato.

$18.00

WHOLE CHICKEN (CUT IN PIECES)

$30.00

/ CHICKEN WHITE

$17.00

/ CHICKEN (CUT IN PIECES)

$22.00

/ CHICKEN DARK

$16.00

CHIFA VEGETABLES

$8.00

YUCA FRIES

$7.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES

$7.00

FRENCH FRIES

$6.00

JASMINE RICE

$4.00

SIDE SALAD

$6.00

BISTEK A LO POBRE

Grilled flat iron steak, shoyu demi glace, fried egg, broccolini, plantains, chimichurri, & steamed jasmine rice.

$22.00

TALLARINES A LA HUANCAINA

Creamy aji amarillo spaghetti. Served with stir-fry onions, cherry tomatoes, ginger-infused soy sauce, & your choice of protein:

TALLARIN SALTADO DE POLLO

Stir-fried spaghetti & chicken in a ginger-infused soy sauce with onions, cherry tomatoes & sesame oil.

$18.00

PASTA PORTENA

Jumbo shrimp, manila clams, PEI mussels, creamy aji panca-amarillo spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, & parmesan cheese.

$21.00

AJI DE GALLINA

Creamy aji amarillo shredded chicken stew, marble potatoes, & parmesan cheese.

$19.00

WILD CAUGHT PERUVIAN MAHI MAHI

$20.00

ATLANTIC SALMON

$20.00

SIDES FOR GRILL

Steamed jasmine rice, Mashed potatoes. Fried cauliflower with lemon aioli, Chifa zucchini ginger-infused shoyu, House salad, & Housemade mac & cheese

GARDEN SALAD

Spring mix, romaine, aji amarillo sesame dressing, carrots, cucumbers, & cherry tomatoes.

$12.00

KALE SALAD

Kale, cabbage, rocoto miso dressing, choclo, golden raisins, toasted almonds, cherry tomatoes, & parmesan cheese.

$13.00

EMPANADA SAMPLER

Sample of each empanada flavor.

$21.00

BEEF

Aji panca, eggs, kalamata olives & golden raisins.

$12.00

CHICKEN

Mixedvegetables,parsley, creamy aji amarillo sauce.

$12.00

VEGGIE

Roasted mushroom, spinach, corn & cheese.

$12.00

CHEESE

Oaxaca & Monterey Jack cheese.

$12.00

FIESTA PLATTER

Enjoy Limons favorite piqueos! Chicharron de pollo, beef empanadas, platano frito, & yuca fries.

$30.00

POLLI-PAPAS

Crispy chicken, french fries, aji amarillo sauce, lemon mustard aioli & parmesan cheese.

$16.00

COLIFLOR PICANTE

Crispy cauliflower tossed in a spicy mayo sauce.

$13.00

TACU TACU

Traditional Peruvian favorite! Pan-fried mixed rice and beans, aji amarillo, aji panca & garlic

$10.00

JALEA

Shrimp, clamari, & fish. Crispy plantain chips, yuca fries, salsa criolla, & yuzu vinaigrette.

$20.00

CHICHARRON DE POLLO

Chicken thighs, aji amarillo soy sauce, yuca fries, habanero Limon vinaigrette, & salsa criolla.

$15.00

TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE

Limons signature truffle-infused macaroni & cheese.

$13.00

GRILLED BROCCOLINI

Grilled broccolini, lime vinaigrette, chimichurri.

$12.00

ANTICUCHOS DE POLLO

Marinated grilled chicken skewers, roasted chimichurri potatoes, Peruvian corn, & anticuchera sauce.

$16.00

LOMO SALTADO

Traditional Peruvian favorite! Wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, ginger-infused soy sauce, french fries & jasmine rice. Make it A Lo Pobre! Add Plantains & Eggs +$

$29.00

ARROZ CON MARISCOS

Aromatic saffron rice, aji panca fish fume, PEI mussels, manila clams, jumbo shrimp, calamari, fish, & salsa criolla.

$30.00

SALTADO DE POLLO

Wok stir-fried chicken tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, ginger-infused soy sauce, french fries & jasmine rice.

$25.00

ARROZ CON POLLO

Cilantro-Huacatay braised rice, / rotisserie chicken, carrots, English peas, salsa criolla, & aji amarillo sauce.

$20.00