ASHEVILLE DINING: LIMONES

We were back in NC with family members and snagged a reservation at Limones!  The restaurant has been on our radar for some time now, but for whatever reason we've been unable to make it work to get there.

LIMONES

13 Eagle Street

Asheville, NC 

28801

It's an upscale Mexican restaurant.  The owner/chef Hugo Ramirez is from Mexico City, and he has created an inventive delicious menu based on fresh ingredients with tantalizing flavors.

Limones is located in downtown Asheville - a brief walk away from Wicked Weed brewery, Curate, Rhubarb and the AC Hotel.  We parked in a public parking deck across the street and meandered over to the restaurant on a gorgeous June evening:

 We were seated immediately and given menus:

 Anthony greeted us as our server and we quickly started with drink selecting!  My "Coconut Margarita" with pineapple juice was to die for:

 Stevie's beer selection was delicious:

And my husband's Mango Margarita was our favorite with a chili rub:

We then chose a tuna ceviche that was outstanding:

And the 3 cheese chili releno appetizer was crazy good!  There wasn't a drop left of this one!

 Entree choices were Halibut for me and my Dad.  It had a "Vietnamese Sauce" that was delicious, and the halibut was cooked perfectly.

 Stevie went with the pork tacos - so so good!  They were served with great charo beans, guacamole, pickled cucumber, and a wonderful "salsa mocha" which is made by frying dried chipotle chiles in olive oil, along with garlic cloves.  So fabulous!

 My husband chose the beef tenderloin that was topped with a killer onion jam, and it too was cooked to perfection.

AND the filet came with decadent lobster mac and cheese which was really great.

None of us had any room for dessert, but IF we had been able to, we would have gotten the bread pudding.  Sounded amazing.

They brought out dense dark chocolates laced with chili powder with our bill.  Nice touch and delectable too.

We all had a fabulous time at Limones!  The atmosphere is cozy and inviting and feels like you are in a cafe in Europe with high ceilings and interesting artwork throughout.  But the food!  It was outstanding, and we will be back for sure!