Limoncello

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Which oil is the food cooked in?

Do you have deserts? I did not see them on the menu.

Yes we do

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When to you project your grand opening?

Can you post a menu please?

https://www.limoncellolamesa.com/menu/

I'm excited for this to open! Does anyone know of an ETA?

They are open 😁

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