Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar
Peruvian Cuisine
Appetizer: Cancha Serrana & Leche de Tigre
(Included with visit)
Presentation: ⭐⭐
Flavor: 7.5/10
Comments: The cancha serrana was crunchy and lovely to snack on. While I’ve had better, I still enjoyed it very much. The leche de tigre had a pleasant ceviche-like flavor, though I didn’t love the pairing with the toasted corn. It was nice to try a traditional Peruvian starter, even if the combination wasn’t quite for me.
Menu item: Coconut lemonade
Presentation: ⭐⭐⭐
Flavor: 6/10
Comments: This lemonade was sweeter than I prefer, and while it was made with coconut milk, I mostly tasted lime. The bits of coconut on top added a nice touch, though I would have loved them toasted for a little crunch and a boost of coconut flavor.
Menu item: Playa Chucuito
(Grilled Mahi Mahi, Quinoa, Yellow Pepper, and Mushrooms)
Price: $22
Presentation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Flavor: 7/10
Comments: Why was the fish so dry? For a restaurant known for its seafood, I was disappointed; I expected fish that was tender and flavorful, but it was dry and quite bland. The quinoa itself was good, and I especially loved the combination with the mushrooms. It had plenty of flavor and definitely earned most of the points for this dish, though the slight hint of spice wasn’t quite to my preference. Overall, the idea was there, but the execution didn’t quite do it justice.
The Experience
We arrived on a Thursday around 5 p.m., and the restaurant wasn’t busy. We chose to sit outside since it felt a little too chilly for me inside. Our server was quick and efficient, and our food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. While I appreciated the quick service, the dry, overcooked fish made me wonder whether some of the food had been prepared ahead of time. I understand that’s sometimes necessary, though I wish it had not affected quality. The quinoa was more enjoyable, especially with the mushrooms, but its slight kick caught me off guard. I had asked about the spice level before ordering, and our server had reassured me it would be fine. Normally, a little heat wouldn’t have been much of an issue, but I was following doctor’s instructions to avoid spicy food that day. A clearer answer would have helped me choose something I could fully enjoy. Despite those details, there were still dishes on the menu that caught my eye. The food was slightly below my expectations this time, but I’d return to give Dr. Limon a second chance.
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