limones restaurant

so good!. best bar service, nice cocktails (although a little pricey). tinyplace- always a line at the door. that's the way to run a restaurant.. please, please don't move to a larger space and take the risk of losing your mojo! can't wait to go back.

hash tagged. taking a short stroll around the block helped wipe away most of the 20 minute wait they had forecast for us and we found ourselves seated shortly thereafter. it was a bit of a nuthouse, being brunch and all, but it wasnt overbearing or obnoxious and we were able to talk our usual junk without raising our volume, which was a plus. the menu we were given is not the same brunch menu they have posted on their website, so we had to start from scratch, but there were still plenty of delicious sounding items to ponder over. in the end i went with a short rib hash with scrambled eggs. my poor wife, who has been on a mission to find aplacethat offers hash browns, rather than the obligatory homefries, almost lost her mind when she discovered the hashbrown quesadilla towards the bottom of the menu. it goes without saying what direction she went in. once it was all taken down we pecked at our pretty goddamn expensive margaritas. they were nice, but not for the price ($10-12 each)
anyhow, we shot the breeze, remarked on the decor (which we liked), chased the plates coming out of the kitchen with our eyes and all of that stuff. and finally, it was our turn. nomity nom nom. i made sure to mix a little of the pico, salsa cruda and smoked chili crema into every bite. as i suspected, it paid dividends. the short ribs couldve been a tad more tender/juicy but that borders on nitpicking. overall, this was a wonderful bowl of food. i tried not to dispose of it too quickly, but cant claim to have made much of an effort. my wife had on a sad face. her hashbrown quesadilla turned out to be a homefry quesadilla. she quietly cursed the breakfast gods but then moved on and was quickly remarking on all the different flavors and textures in the chayote epazote salsa and marcona cucumber relish. also, we both thought the scrambled eggs were perfect in every regard.
though completely different beasts, i would certainly rank this brunch up with early girl in terms of quality, perhaps even a bit higher. with so many other places on our brunch wishlist it will probably be a while before we return. but the experience will linger in our minds long after the last jalapeno is hatched. i know, that doesnt make any sense, but ive got peppers on my palette.
grade: a- (i dont know if i can get used to the idea of paying the same price for my cocktail as i am for my entree, but im trying)

thisplaceis superb. it is not four $, it was rather affordable. very gourmet and california as advertised and a favorite with locals. this is a new mex-beer oasis for me in ipa hell and the sea bass was chef crafted. the margaritas are cali class too, so go here asap. i can't big up thisplaceenough.

tried to go to thisplaceneed an armed guard and noplaceto park very small go to papas n beer slot better and more parking

flying under the radar. for some reason, this restaurant does not get the same amount of hype from the local papers as other high-end eateries in asheville; this may be because they do not need the hype, either way limones deserves it. limones makes the best mojito in town. everything was cooked perfectly. out party sampled a variety of small plates and main dishes, and everyone left satisfied. the menu changes weekly. perfectplaceto take guests or celebrate a special occasion.

it's a yes!. loved the decor, very romantic. greatplacefor an intimate date. the music was fun, but not overly loud. the salmon was very tasty, and the butternut squash ravioli was really nice. the ravioli could have been cooked a little longer, it was a little crunchy on the edges. next time we would like to try their mexican hot chocolate for 2.

was i madly in love. or was thisplaceromantic? i am not sure. was the ceviche good? i am not sure, but it was fresh aromatic and it was also my first time eating it. either way, i remember thisplacefondly for its drinks, ambiance, and my first go at ceviche. two thumbs up.

great drinks, good and great food, great service. nice atmosphere, great friendly service, great interesting drinks (although i am not such a fan of the crushed ice), really fun extensive small plate menu and interesting, ethnic fusion dishes. not really mexican but i am not complaining. lobster nachos: where is the lobster, i dont know but they were still really good, ceviche: great flavor and the tortilla chips rock. empenadas: nice and light, goof flavors, but still a little doughy. truffle mac and cheese with rabbit sausage: absolutely fantastic. calamari; cuts way off...tough and sauce was oxidized. entrees: jerk pork w/sweet potato-chorizo hash: overcooked pork, no color on potatoes and jerk tasted like harissa but still good. lamb: polenta overcooked and watery, fresh favas, lamb was beautiful, nice sauce...good not great, mint clashed and tomatoes were misused. finished with very tasty bread pudding with burnt caramel and pumpkin ice cream. i really enjoyed thisplaceeven though all the food had some misses. i will go back when i crave a chili fix. lots of choices, good vegetarian dishes and some plain dishes for those who cant handle the heat.