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    Tio Lucho's

    4.1 (172 reviews)
    PriceyPeruvian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Millie C.

    Came for dinner and I parked in the deck behind the restaurant! They validate parking for two hours. Service here was friendly and attentive! We got the arroz con mariscos and the papas Fritas. The rice was pretty flavorful and it was a good portion. I will say though for $40 there really was not enough seafood in the dish to be called a seafood rice dish. There was two pieces of each seafood, shrimp, calamari and clam. The shrimp was not the freshest in my opinion it tasted a little grainy. But the rice itself was good and flavorful. Papas fritas was just any ordinary fries and it wasn't very hot or crispy but I enjoyed the dipping sauce. Overall, I think this was place was okay, service was nice but the price wasn't very justifiable. I did really enjoy the decor though!

    Pisco Sour Passion fruit
    Anne O.

    We love this place, and have been twice while visiting Atlanta. I hadn't had a pisco sour before visiting this spot, and found that is was delicious. On my second visit I had the passion fruit version, and even more delicious! The Peruvian food, with a twist, is amazing and I can't all out one thing for you to try, other than to try it all, share with friends and family so you can get a bit of everything! The staff is amazing, it is such a fun night - a great way to spend time with the people you enjoy!

    Salmon chips
    Ada C.

    I can't believe I haven't been to Tio Lucho's sooner. Visited for a friend's birthday dinner with a large party and had an amazing time! The restaurant offers parking validations if you park in the parking deck behind the restaurant in the same building. Upon entry we were kindly greeted by the hostess and the staff was very accommodating for our large party while stating how we can best make serving a party of our seamless which I appreciated. The service was great from start to finish. To start I ordered the salmon chips to share with my husband. I was nervous as I've only had salmon chips at another local restaurant but Tio Lucho's version was very good. The chips were very balanced in ratio of salmon to chip with the chip being on the thinner side to highlight the salmon. Our waitress shared that the restaurant is a fusion of Peruvian and South Georgia style food. They highlight their seafood as their speciality and from the words of others at the table who ordered oysters, ceviche and cuts of fish they do that very well. For my entree I had the Lomo Saltado with a side of red beans and rice. The steak in the Lomo Saltado was extremely tender and the overall dish was rich in flavor. I wish there was more steak because of how good it was. Once dinner hours ended the restaurant turned into a dance floor with a DJ which we also enjoyed for a bit. I'll definitely will be back to explore more on the menu.

    Tres Leches
    Henry H.

    Super awesome and fully authentico Peruvian eats.. this is a go back to for sure. Pricey but worth it.. The tres leches cake was so good in the end. And the parking is validated. Que bueno

    Papas Fritas
    Chandrika R.

    Came here on a Saturday night with a group of 6. It was very loud and very busy. I think this place is better if you're with people you know and share food with. This was a meetup dinner, and so not that. I asked the server about the larger dishes, and he said they'd be way too big for one person. The pulpo was almost wet, definitely nothing crispy about it, and wasn't very flavorful. The fries were good. My experience here did not live up anywhere to the hype. I don't know if I'd come back to try it with a different group, but maybe.

    Tio Burger
    Gene G.

    Unfortunately the burger is only available for lunch. I went on a burger quest in the city and surprisingly they were my favorite. So cheesy and the beef is seasoned so well. Also they have a concrete bulldawg outside. Automatic 5 star.

    Ceviche Mixto
    Kyja W.

    Charming spot with beautiful and tasty dishes! My friend and I had plans to go to Las Brasas for dinner since it was National Ceviche Day. I used to frequent and love that place, and my friend had come across it in her searches, so we decided it was a no-brainer. Unfortunately, when we arrived, they were (temporarily) offering to go service only. We diverted and drove a few miles down the road to Tio Lucho's instead. We headed inside the restaurant, and I looked around at the beautiful decor and ambiance. Although the restaurant had most of the tables filled already, we were seated quickly with no reservation. Pretty good for a Saturday night! We were quickly greeted by our smiling and welcoming waiter. My apologies for his name slipping my mind, as I finally write this review, 8 days later. He was great! For my entree, I got the ceviche mixto. My friend wanted the ceviche nikkei but unfortunately, they had just run out. Instead she got the tuna maki. Both of us loved our dishes! The food is a little on the expensive side, but if you're looking for a cozy date night place, either with your partner or with friends, give this place a try! I look forward to coming back with my fiancé. Hot Tip: They validate parking from the garage behind them! I made the mistake of parking across the street in paid parking, and learned this the hard way, watching my friend get hers comped! Don't be me--be my friend!

    Fried catfish
    Stephanie G.

    I'm certainly adding Tio Lucho's to my favorites in the city after the incredible meal we had! I've been dying to try this place since they opened and have heard all the rave about it. Our group of 8 had dinner on Wednesday night. I did have to e-mail the restaurant since Resy did not allow me book for more than 5 people, but they were quick and responsive about this. The space is beautiful and spacious as soon as you walk in. They have a great patio to enjoy in warmer weather. We did find service to be quite slow, but the food truly made up for it. Our group pretty much tried mostly everything on the menu - ceviche mix, salmon maki, fry bread, tortitas, smoked fish dip, leafy salad, arroz con mariscos, fried catfish a la macho, NC flounder, lomo saltado and pollo a la brasa. There was nothing that we didn't like, but my personal favorites and will probably order over and over again are the fry bread, tortitas (served with a fried pancake), leafy salad (so light and refreshing and loved the dressing), arroz con mariscos (definitely reminds me of paella and served with tons of seafood) and lomo salted (tender beef and that sauce was delish).

    Bonnie T.

    WOW! Tried this spot for the first time with a group of friends and was genuinely impressed. The different types of ceviche / crudo was the standout and way better than I expected. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, and well done. It honestly would've been a perfect dinner spot if the bread had been complimentary, but that's a small thing. Our waitress was super nice and made the whole experience even more fun. Would definitely come back!

    Pollo a la brasa
    Teev R.

    A must try spot in Atlanta!! From the incredible ambiance and service to the food and drinks, do not miss this spot! Setting: Located in Virginia Highlands, Tio Lucho's offers indoor and outdoor seating, parking validation, and a bar. Service: We were celebrating a birthday and Lauren (the GM) was incredible. She helped us ensure everything was ready for the reservation and checked in. Food: We started with the frybread and the hamachi crudo, which were both delicious. The mushrooms were definitely not enough for an appetizer, but it was pretty! For our mains, the pollo a la brasa, ceviche mixto, and arroz con mariscos sealed the deal. We will be back!

    Almost $200 lovely dinner for friend's birthday!
    Nancy C.

    Nice flowers/decor outside on the patio, and inside is nice, clean and food is pretty good! Had good service, pretty fast and overall authentic Peruvian flavored food. That bread is freshly baked and tasty, expensive though. They do have their own parking in the back, but there is also street paid available.

    Hamachi Tiradito
    Juliemar R.

    Came here when we were in town for a work convention. The inside decor is very nice. It was not very busy while we were there and the restaurant appears to be able to accommodate large parties. I wanted to try something unique to their menu so I went with a passionfruit pisco sour. It was delicious and just the right amount of sweet and boozy. I was very fortunate to have gone with a group that does not mind sharing food. The fry bread with the whipped cream cheese and aji pepper jelly or a must! Very delicious. My favorite was the hamachi crudo. It tasted fresh and the presentation was beautiful! I liked the fried snapper but don't do much fried food so it wasn't my favorite but the rest of the table thoroughly enjoyed it. Dessert was also good as well. Service was quick and efficient.

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    Antoinette P.

    We came across this restaurant while browsing on Resy for somewhere to eat dinner. We made reservations but didn't need them because there was plenty of open tables available. The hostess sat us right away and was pleasant. The decor is nice and bright. The dinner chairs aren't the most comfortable, but they're tolerable. The food menu changes very regularly per the waitress. We were told that 2 of the menu items weren't available. This was disappointing as I heard great things about the chicken. The ceviche was very delicious! The calamari on top had a lot of breading. The halibut was also great as far as the flavor. I wish the halibut was a filet - there were large bones in our halibut and not much meat. The sauce that came with it was delicious! We enjoyed the pisco cocktails also.

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    Great new Peruvian place. Every single dish was perfect and the service was stellar. So great to have a place like this in Atlanta.

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    Terrific service, delicious and unique food. A real star and wonderful addition to the neighborhood.

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    The food was amazing. The service was excellent. The drinks were definitely great. This has become a regular place to visit.

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    Girl's night out - we ordered half of the menu and it was all delicious! Service was excellent!

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    Best meal I've had since moving to Atlanta 3 years ago. The service was incredible and the food exquisite.

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    Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Urban music to jam to.. drinks are ALL on point!! Cozy atmosphere..You won't be disappointed

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    Ceviche was amazing! Everything else was extremely good. Happy with every single dish and the cocktails. I

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    The best Peruvian food I've had! Really nice place, really nice employees! A must go if your near Atlanta, GA!

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