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Address: 940 W Erie Plaza Dr, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: (814) 969-7009
Website: https://luceroerie.com/
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An Everyday Spanish restaurant from chefs Dan Kern / Adam Williams in the heart of the West Erie Plaza! Our paired wine nights are back !
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Reservations can be made through the link below or by calling the shop at 814-969-7009! We also gladly accept walk-ins and serve our full menu at the bar for a …
Reviews
Kate B
First time dining here and loved it! Excellent menu – creative shareable plates. We loved the dish presentation and mix of flavors. Good cocktails and Spanish wines. We ordered 6-7 dishes to share with 4 people, and there were even more dishes that sounded delish so we’ll have to come back!
… moreMatthew Hrinko
A very good tapas experience at a pretty reasonable price as far as tapas goes in the world. I was truly craving some tempranillo and “tapas olives” and this place did not disappoint. All of the dishes we had were well executed and quite high quality. Highlights were the duck confit, crispy cabbage, and tuna crudo. I will say the patatas bravas was a bit different from traditional – being more of a poutine of frittes and maybe (im still debating with myself on this) a bit over sauced. Nonetheless delicious and we ate every bite and left totally refreshed and satisfied. Thanks for a great experience – can’t wait to return for the rest of the menu!
… moreR Scott Domowicz
Upscale Mediterranean fare. The smoked beets were excellent. Known for the espresso martini. Offer a sampler of four of their appetizers. Highly recommend. Friendly service.
… moreJustin Chilleo
Lucero was a hidden gem of Erie. You will want to call ahead for a reservation here but it’s completely worth it.
The menu is small but very curated to the changing availability of the foods in season. In addition to a nice selection of options they were able to handle dairy free adjustments for me. We started with the sourdough, hummus and olive oil dipping sauce. Their sourdough was so good we ended up with 2 loaves.
Then for our entree we shared the chicken and saffron and roasted cauliflower. These dishes were amazing. The chicken saffron has an incredibly crispy skin, it felt as if it was deep fried but it was not. 10/10. The cauliflower was to die for and came with more hummus.
The aesthetic is a modern take on the 60s, with a refined pink and sea foam green color.
… moreThe menu is small but very curated to the changing availability of the foods in season. In addition to a nice selection of options they were able to handle dairy free adjustments for me. We started with the sourdough, hummus and olive oil dipping sauce. Their sourdough was so good we ended up with 2 loaves.
Then for our entree we shared the chicken and saffron and roasted cauliflower. These dishes were amazing. The chicken saffron has an incredibly crispy skin, it felt as if it was deep fried but it was not. 10/10. The cauliflower was to die for and came with more hummus.
The aesthetic is a modern take on the 60s, with a refined pink and sea foam green color.
Dimitri Kalinin
Amazing atmosphere and very welcoming. This is a go to place to have a nice appetizer and a drink. Very attentive servers. Beef and fish are amazing meals and are large enough to fill yourself. It’s new, so it is very clean in and out. High prices justify themselves with a great service and delicious menu items. Highly recommended.
… moreAidan Daughenbaugh
I spend my free time traveling and enjoying fine dining around the world. While home for Christmas visiting my family, they took me to Lucero for dinner and I was truly impressed. Let me tell you, this is it. The service, atmosphere, and food were all exceptional. We loved it so much we had seconds of everything. I’m absolutely thrilled that Lucero is here in Erie. Would recommend to anyone.
… moreDavid Rankin
I give this restaurant 3.5 stars out of 5.
I have been trying to find the right word to describe why this place did not quite work for me, and the simplest answer is that it feels stale. It falls short of the hype. I went in with high expectations based on its reputation, and while the food was well executed, it did not feel like true fine dining. Nothing stood out or lingered after the meal, even though the kitchen clearly knows what it is doing.
The space itself is very clean and well kept, with a classy and polished look. The atmosphere is enjoyable, and the service was consistently solid. The staff were attentive, professional, and made the experience comfortable from start to finish.
What ultimately holds the restaurant back is that the experience does not match the level it presents itself to be at. It felt like a meal being framed as something it wasn’t. The food never crossed the line from competent to special, which made the meal feel flat.
The drink menu reinforced that feeling. The cocktails were overly complicated and felt more conceptual than welcoming. There were no simple or familiar options, and the beer list was entirely IPAs. The wine menu leaned heavily toward very dry selections, offering little variety. The restaurant comes across as broadly appealing, but in reality it caters to a narrower palate.
That said, the redeeming quality here is passion. While I do not think the food reaches fine dining quality, it is clear that the people behind it care. There is effort and intention in what they are doing, and that shows. Combined with solid service and a well maintained space, this will likely be a place many people enjoy.
For me personally, though, when compared to other local restaurants at a similar level, this would sit closer to the bottom of my list if I were deciding where to eat again. I respect the work and the enthusiasm behind it, but it does not deliver enough to stand out.
… moreI have been trying to find the right word to describe why this place did not quite work for me, and the simplest answer is that it feels stale. It falls short of the hype. I went in with high expectations based on its reputation, and while the food was well executed, it did not feel like true fine dining. Nothing stood out or lingered after the meal, even though the kitchen clearly knows what it is doing.
The space itself is very clean and well kept, with a classy and polished look. The atmosphere is enjoyable, and the service was consistently solid. The staff were attentive, professional, and made the experience comfortable from start to finish.
What ultimately holds the restaurant back is that the experience does not match the level it presents itself to be at. It felt like a meal being framed as something it wasn’t. The food never crossed the line from competent to special, which made the meal feel flat.
The drink menu reinforced that feeling. The cocktails were overly complicated and felt more conceptual than welcoming. There were no simple or familiar options, and the beer list was entirely IPAs. The wine menu leaned heavily toward very dry selections, offering little variety. The restaurant comes across as broadly appealing, but in reality it caters to a narrower palate.
That said, the redeeming quality here is passion. While I do not think the food reaches fine dining quality, it is clear that the people behind it care. There is effort and intention in what they are doing, and that shows. Combined with solid service and a well maintained space, this will likely be a place many people enjoy.
For me personally, though, when compared to other local restaurants at a similar level, this would sit closer to the bottom of my list if I were deciding where to eat again. I respect the work and the enthusiasm behind it, but it does not deliver enough to stand out.
Isabella Holder
Amazing atmosphere, staff, food, and drinks! Came through this evening, the mocktails were so delicious and the staff were so sweet and attentive! Shoutout to CC my bartender she made my night!! The whipped ricotta was incredible and the butter candle and sourdough bread was also so good! 100% recommend coming here!
… moreNicole Proper
Truly a space to drink, eat and chill. From the atmosphere to the food and drinks (and the company), it was easy to stay the 2.5 hours we did. PLENTY of vegetarian + gluten free options at the same high quality as the rest of the menu. And there’s spirit-free options alongside their extensive drink menu. We ordered the whipped ricotta, bread and butter candle, tomato bread and marinated manchego cheese for the first snack. The fried potato, fried eggplant and prawns in shellfish bisque for the second, and couldn’t imagine eating a full main course option so skipped right to dessert! We got the olive oil cake and the flan!!! Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Best food and service I’ve had in erie in awhile. HIGHLY recommend.
… moreJessica Nichter
As a city with its half of its restaurants completely restricted and hindered by the heinous Scott Enterprises. Lucero is an THE choice for you to pick to go to for a succulent dinner! Yes, its a bit pricy however whenever it comes to food? It is always QUALITY over QUANITY!
Listen, THESE chefs (and yes, I mean prior restaurant OWNERS) know what they are DOING in the kitchen! They aren’t line cooks going off receipes they can’t docker up, tweak or stray from. They are bon-a-fined actual chefs with their own mind sets, own tastes and let me tell you…they create….magic!
Trust me, it’s worth it. Haven’t had a good meal like this in a LONG time! Keep it up guys we are rooting for you Lucero’s!
… moreListen, THESE chefs (and yes, I mean prior restaurant OWNERS) know what they are DOING in the kitchen! They aren’t line cooks going off receipes they can’t docker up, tweak or stray from. They are bon-a-fined actual chefs with their own mind sets, own tastes and let me tell you…they create….magic!
Trust me, it’s worth it. Haven’t had a good meal like this in a LONG time! Keep it up guys we are rooting for you Lucero’s!