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Limones Restaurant, Asheville, NC

Limones Restaurant

4.7
4.7
6288 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
22:30
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theater in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational mix of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections served by a warm, professional staff. Long before working and training under some of San Francisco’s most talented chefs, Hugo Ramirez was raised on the intense and varied flavors native to his hometown of Mexico City. In fact, he still calls on his mother for the secrets of traditional Mexican dishes, which he reinvents in innovative and surprising ways. At Limones, Hugo’s love of Mexican food is combined with his training in french-influenced California cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (828) 252-2327
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Hugo Ramirez
  • Location
    15 Eagle Street, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Biltmore Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Para la Mesa

  • Ceviche Sampler* **US$19.00

    • Ceviche Verde* **US$16.00

      tuna + papaya + avocado + pickled onion + lemon-evoo

      • Ceviche del Mercado**US$16.00

        fish of the day + lime juice + guacamole + red onion

        • Octopus-Shrimp Ceviche**US$16.00

          cocktail sauce + cucumbers + cilantro + avocado + habanero onions

          • Lobster Nachos*US$20.00

            crema + guacamole + serrano

            • Halloumi BitesUS$11.00

              cilantro-mint chutney + guajillo labneh

              • ChicharronesUS$11.00

                tajin dust + guacamole + chapulines salsa

                • Heirloom Blue Corn Masa SopeUS$14.00

                  octopus + chorizo + garbanzo-mint mash + celery-serrano salsa

                  • Three Cheese Chile Relleno**US$13.00

                    salsa ahumada + escabeche + piri piri crema

                    • Al Pastor Ashley Farms Chicken Wings* **US$14.00

                      piña-habanero salsa + pickled carrots

                      • Avocado Tartare* **US$16.00

                        smoked salmon + red onion + capers + marinated cucumbers + crackers

                        • Market Salad**US$10.00

                          roasted beets + red wine dressing + fried capers + goat cheese

                          Raciones

                          • Black Angus Carne Asada* **US$41.00

                            sour cream-butter potato purée + organic spinach + ancho chile jam + red wine jus

                            • Seared Duck Breast* **US$41.00

                              butternut-miso mash + roasted mushrooms + salsa ahumada

                              • Sixteen Spice Lamb Loin* **US$43.00

                                braised eggplant + cilantro-mint chutney + carrot-coconut sauce + bitter greens

                                • Fish Asado* **US$40.00

                                  Rancho Gordo lentils + red bell pepper sauce + haricot verts + fennel brunoise

                                  • Chimichurri Grilled Shrimp* **US$32.00

                                    stone ground grits + sofrito + pepita salsa verde

                                    • All Natural Smoked Pork Tacos* **US$22.00

                                      charro beans + jamaica pickled onions + Oaxaca cheese + chapulines salsa

                                      • Negra Modelo Braised Short Ribs EnchiladasUS$23.00

                                        arroz verde + salsa entomatada + cotija cheese + peri peri crema + escabeche

                                        • Braised Beets**US$23.00

                                          butternut squash-miso mash + roasted mushrooms + pepita salsa verde + Los Cameros cheese + guajillo labneh + cilantro-mint chutney

                                          Last updated: 21 September 2024

                                          What 6,288 people are saying

                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                          4.7
                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                          • 4.7Food
                                          • 4.8Service
                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                          • 4.4Value

                                          Noise • Moderate

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                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          Limones Restaurant in Asheville offers a "creative and delicious" dining experience with innovative Mexican-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing ceviche," "delicious margaritas," and the standout "lobster nachos." The atmosphere is "casual yet elegant" and the service is "attentive and friendly." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

                                          6,288 Reviews

                                          1. Ted

                                            Washington DC

                                            5 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            5 reviews

                                            Dined on 25 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Top three restaurant in Asheville in my opinion. Food and drinks are great, the service is friendly and professional, the ambience is very enjoyable. Will be coming back!

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                                          2. Angela

                                            Philadelphia

                                            33 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            33 reviews

                                            Dined on 25 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Stunningly delicious entrees and flavors all around. It was dreamy on a rainy night in the front window - a top spot for a romantic dinner. Our waitress was awesome as well. Highly recommend.

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                                          3. Randy

                                            Western NC

                                            7 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            7 reviews

                                            Dined on 23 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            The Lamb loin was amazing and the portion was generous. Margaritas were great as always. Our waiter was great. Very attentive and offered descriptions of the dishes we asked about. Very pleasant experience

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                                          4. Sherry

                                            Greensboro

                                            24 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            24 reviews

                                            Dined on 22 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Limones. One of our guests is originally from Mexico. He had high praise for the restaurant saying that this was the best Mexican food he has had anywhere besides San Francisco.

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                                          5. Krysta

                                            Raleigh

                                            5 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            5 reviews

                                            Dined on 21 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Sat at the bar. Had lobster nachos, Short rib enchiladas and Chimichurri shrimp and grits. Everything was excellent. It’s the one restaurant we always go to while in Asheville!

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                                          6. Cullen

                                            Western NC

                                            4 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            4 reviews

                                            Dined on 21 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 3
                                            A bit noisy but otherwise great. Good food and good drinks!

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                                          7. Marilyn

                                            Coastal Georgia

                                            3 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            3 reviews

                                            Dined on 21 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Our food was excellent, our drinks were excellent, and the service was excellent!

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                                          8. Krissy

                                            Western NC

                                            1 review

                                            2.0

                                            1 review

                                            Dined on 21 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 2
                                            2. Food 1
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 3
                                            Dry chicken wings, stale chicharrones, bizarre lamb dish with curry and mushy eggplant. It’s been a while since we’ve been here and we don’t see going back anytime soon. Food was just not great at all.

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                                          9. Blain

                                            New Orleans

                                            3 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            3 reviews

                                            Dined on 20 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great inspired dishes cooked to perfection, delicious

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                                          10. Robert

                                            Western NC

                                            1 review

                                            5.0

                                            1 review

                                            Dined on 19 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            This has been our go to spot for any occasion, including a reliable night out, for 10 years. Cocktails, ceviche, duck or scallops if they’re on. Nobody cooks scallops like Limone’s, and I mean anywhere, not just locally. Can’t go wrong really, always great service, and outstanding food.

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                                          Limones Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6288 OpenTable diners.

                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                          2 people
                                          22:30

                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                          Google Map for Limones Restaurant

                                          15 Eagle Street, Asheville, NC 28801

                                          Additional information

                                          • Cross Street
                                            Biltmore Ave
                                          • Area
                                            Asheville
                                          • Hours of Operation
                                            Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
                                          • Price
                                            $31 to $50
                                          • Cuisines
                                            Mexican, Californian
                                          • Dining style
                                            Casual Dining
                                          • Dress code
                                            Casual Dress
                                          • Parking details
                                            Street Parking
                                          • Payment Options
                                            Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                          • Executive Chef
                                            Hugo Ramirez
                                          • Additional
                                            Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                          • Phone number
                                            (828) 252-2327

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