Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Limon Rotisserie

1001 South Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 821-2134

Cross Street: 21st St.

Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 12pm-10pm
Fri 12pm-11pm

A stripped-down but somehow souped-up version of the Mission favorite Limon, Limon Rotisserie is cheaper and arguably better than its predecessor, although it does have one glaring problem: too many people might find out about it. Generous servings of Peruvian-style tapas like the citrusy, spicy ceviche, juicy carne a la parilla and crispy chicharron de pollo are all less than $9, and three of these plates between two people are filling. Also a deal are the towering pitchers of Goldilocks-grade sangria (not too sweet, not too strong--just right) at about $4 a glass. The space is simple, elegant and uncluttered, and street parking is easy, although keeping this place a secret may not be.

A whole, marinated, rotisserie-style chicken, plus two large sides for $15.50 is more than enough for two and easily one of the best deals in the city. The sangria is pitcher-perfect, and hard-to-find Peruvian beers are also available. All of the tables are handsome wooden two-tops, which can be pushed together to accommodate groups of up to 12.

User Review of Limon Rotisserie

Quality and Price!

For $9.50 I had a relaxed atmosphere, half of a rotisserie chicken with two side dishes. Impeccably clean, and waiters that are attentive to your every need. The side dishes are quite tasteful, with a string bean melody that is plentiful and tasty, yuca fries that surpass your typical American french fries. The half chicken is perfect for two and a third side dish would bring the meal down to less than $15, a deal for the ambiance and quality. The chicarron chicken is tasty and and excellent side dish if fried food is not an issue.
Pros: Clean, well priced, ambiance, and friendly service
Cons: None

1 comment:

Susan Barnes said...

Oooooh! Are you letting the cat out of the bag on this one? If it's one of San Francisco's best kept secrets it may not be for long.

I like your description and am curious as to why you are linking to the CitySearch review? It is useful, but your description was enough to get me to try it even though I don't eat meat!