Limón

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About the Business

Executive chef, Martín Castillo, and his brothers, Antonio and Eduardo, grew up around a busy kitchen. By the 1990's the Castillo brothers had left Perú and found themselves in the U.S. They continued their ritual of cooking home-style Peruvian dishes out of their apartment for family, friends and, soon enough, friends of friends. It was then that they knew there was something worth sharing. By 2002, the Castillo's first restaurant, "Limón" opened its doors on 17th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. The goal was simple: introduce the dynamic flavors of Peruvian cuisine to the renowned San Francisco food scene, in which it was seemingly missing. With word of mouth the restaurant quickly gained recognition from top restaurant critics and national publications. Most important to the Castillo brothers was to create an atmosphere reminiscent of life in Perú: a place where locals could gather over shared plates and celebrate life's occasions with memorable food & drink.

Established in 2002.

Business Name

Limón

Specialties

Family Owned Peruvian Restaurant Executive chef, Martín Castillo, and his brothers, Antonio and Eduardo, grew up around a busy kitchen. Their mother, Luz, was well known in her neighborhood for her delicious cooking: her son's friends would always ask her to make their families a dish on special occasions. ​ By the 1990's the Castillo brothers had left Perú and found themselves in the U.S. They continued their ritual of cooking home-style Peruvian dishes out of their apartment for family, friends and, soon enough, friends of friends. It was then that they knew there was something worth sharing. By 2002, the Castillo's first restaurant, "Limón" opened its doors on 17th Street in the Mission District of San Francisco. The goal was simple: introduce the dynamic flavors of Peruvian cuisine to the renowned San Francisco food scene, in which it was seemingly missing. With word of mouth the restaurant quickly gained recognition from top restaurant critics and national publications. Most important to the Castillo brothers was to create an atmosphere reminiscent of life in Perú: a place where locals could gather over shared plates and celebrate life's occasions with memorable food & drink. Today, the Castillo family continues to own & operate multiple Limon Rotisserie locations in the Bay Area & beyond.

Amenities

Takes Reservations, Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, Pescatarian Options, Limited Vegetarian Options, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Android Pay, Accepts Apple Pay, Outdoor Seating, Casual, Moderate Noise, Offers Catering, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Dinner, Street Parking, Waiter Service, Happy Hour Specials, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible, TV, Gender-neutral restrooms, Latinx-owned, Heated Outdoor Seating, Covered Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, No Wi-Fi, No Drive-Thru, Dogs Not Allowed, Bike Parking, Provides reusable tableware

Business Owner

Castillo Brothers L. (Business Owner)

Owner & Executive Chef Martin Castillo created Limon's culturally blended dishes in homage to the Castillo family's Peruvian roots. From the Chef, his brothers Antonio, Eduardo & the entire Limon family, we hope you enjoy your visit!

Categories

• Food
• Restaurants

Categories By Location

• San Francisco, California, United States
• Food
• Restaurants

• California, United States
• Food
• Restaurants

• United States
• Food
• Restaurants

Tags

Peruvian, Tapas/Small Plates