Tio Lucho's
Peruvian restaurant · Atlanta
675 N Highland Ave NE Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30306
Highlights
Peruvian coastal cuisine with ceviche, cocktails, and vibrant ambiance
Peruvian coastal cuisine with ceviche, cocktails, and vibrant ambiance
"Ceviche for brunch? Sign us up. Tio Lucho’s, Inman Park’s darling of a Peruvian restaurant, has finally brought brunch back. James Beard-nominated chef and owner Arnaldo Castillo served incredibly fresh flavors from the brunch menu. The Sunday Salad with lima beans, kabocha, corn, goat cheese, and a huacatay-rocoto dressing is a major hit. Be sure to top it off with a poached egg. And, of course, there’s ceviche. The Carretillero with grouper, fried calamari, choclo corn, cancha, chalaca, red miso rocoto leche de tigre is an umami flavor bomb. The crispy calamari and corn with the soft fish works texturally, and the acidity of the dressing cuts right through the rich miso. Other standouts include the avocado toast with egg salad and plantain chips, the beefy Croque Señor, and chicken biscuits. Don’t miss the excellent coffee." - Lia Picard
"Offers a standout seafood program that keeps meals light and easy; ceviches and an impressive oyster program are highlights, and the dining room’s hip, cool ambiance makes it attractive when you want a bit more atmosphere." - Henna Bakshi
"Chef Arnaldo Castillo offers a stacked seafood menu while paying homage to his Peruvian roots. With $1 happy hour oysters at the bar, smoked fish dip, and ceviche mixto, which features red snapper, Georgia shrimp, and octopus, ordering a few shareables for the table is a must. But if you’re looking for a hearty main from the ocean, order the anticucho-rubbed halibut collar served with plantain chips and creamy salsa parrillera. For a deep dive into ceviche, book a reservation for the restaurant’s Ceviche Sessions, featuring a new fish each month. Tio Lucho’s ceviche made Eater Atlanta’s Best Dishes We Ate roundup this year." - Molly Harris
"Chef Arnaldo Castillo offers a stacked seafood menu while paying homage to his Peruvian roots. With $1 happy hour oysters at the bar, smoked fish dip, and ceviche mixto, which features red snapper, Georgia shrimp, and octopus, ordering a few shareables for the table is a must. But if you’re looking for a hearty main from the ocean, order the anticucho-rubbed halibut collar served with plantain chips and creamy salsa parrillera. For a deep dive into ceviche, book a reservation for the restaurant’s Ceviche Sessions, featuring a new fish each month. Tio Lucho’s ceviche made Eater Atlanta’s Best Dishes We Ate roundup this year." - Molly Harris
"The Peruvian sweetheart in the city, Tio Lucho’s, has finally given into brunch, though with its own refreshing twist — with salads, ceviche, and avocado toast with egg salad. The Ceviche Carretillero, in particular, is an umami treat. The base is leche de tigre and red miso (combining light and rich components) topped with fresh grouper, fried calamari, and crispy corn. There are so many textures, so many layers of flavor here, pricked with fresh acidity — why would you not want to wake up like this? The garden salad with lima beans, kabocha (a winter squash), corn, goat cheese, and olives is another treat. There’s a poached egg on it, so it qualifies as brunch, right? The heartier croque señor and the newly offered deviled eggs are an indulgent treat. The coffee service is perfection, too." - Henna Bakshi
