Tio Lucho's
Peruvian restaurant · Atlanta
675 N Highland Ave NE Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30306
Highlights
Peruvian seafood dishes and cocktails with vibrant, beachy ambiance
Peruvian seafood dishes and cocktails with vibrant, beachy ambiance
"Peruvian dishes are tough to find in the metro area, so Va-Hi’s Tio Lucho is a hotspot for anyone craving citrusy cerviches and other coastal Peruvian dishes. Unfortunately, the delightful lomo saltado isn’t included in their happy hour deal. But you can snag $1 oysters, $6 margaritas, and a few other small bites when you sit at the bar." - juli horsford
"Tio Lucho’s in Poncey-Highland is a popular pop-up-turned-restaurant that serves fun, affordable, and creative takes on coastal Peruvian food. When we have a case of the midday sads, the Pollo Anticuchero always cheers us up since their signature juicy chicken thigh sandwich is slathered with a creamy pepper mayo that might as well be serotonin. And for less than $15, our inner financial coach smiles, too. The beachy inside is as lively as the menu, filled with sunlight, green plants everywhere, and upbeat Latin music that makes it feel like summer all the time." - jacinta howard
"If you’re visiting the Jimmy Carter Center, the Poncey-Highland neighborhood is a great nearby area to explore. Here you’ll find Tio Lucho’s, a popular pop-up-turned-restaurant that serves fun, affordable, and creative takes on coastal Peruvian food. Try their signature juicy chicken thigh sandwich, the Pollo Anticuchero, for less than $15. The beachy inside is as lively as the menu, filled with sunlight, green plants everywhere, and groovy Latin music that makes it feel like summer all the time. The shareable plates, fair prices, and upbeat environment make it perfect for kids or your big lunchtime group after you’ve been sightseeing all day." - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"While Tio Lucho’s makes incredibly good Peruvian staples, they also offer enough excellent seafood selections to let us pretend we’re in a coastal city. Floor-to-ceiling windows let the sun shine down on tables full of dishes that don’t appear on many ATL menus, like the salty and rich lomo saltado and more standard snapper ceviche. You’ll almost (almost) feel a salty breeze when you sip pisco sours topped with egg white foam in the colors of the Peruvian flag and tear into spicy tiradito and tender pulpo anticuchero. The colorful, casual space makes it easy to contemplate taking a nap at the table after finishing off a bowl of hearty chaufa de mariscos. We're pretty sure no one would disturb you." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford
"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
