Limón

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1524 Locust St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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.

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Gloria Angelica P.
11/30/2025

Our server Wilfredo was amazing! He was super helpful and attentive. We were celebrating my cousin's birthday and he helped make it extra special. Food was delicious we ordered damn near half the...

Andrea V.
12/29/2025

My family and I went to Limón to celebrate my husband's birthday and my MIL's birthday and we were very pleased with the service and exquisite food!! From the appetizers to our main course,...

Sali L.
12/23/2025

We had such a lovely lunch at Limón in Walnut Creek. Every dish was delicious, but what really stood out was Roberto's service--warm, knowledgeable, and perfectly attentive without being intrusive.

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Raymond R.
1/1/2026

We had a reservation for 20. Big long table. Of course when we got there the place was packed and thus we had these amazing house sour drinks, plenty strong enough and exquisitely tasty. Our party...

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Lily S.
1/2/2026

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the noise level. There was music going and television screens. It was definitely a lively atmosphere, which wasn't my vibe for this family dinner I...

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