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Validated Parking at 675 N. Highland Ave. Tio Lucho’s isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a love letter to Peru and the South, written by James Beard Award semi-finalist Chef Arnaldo Castillo. Named for his father, Luis—aka “Tio Lucho”—a larger-than-life force in both the kitchen and Castillo’s life, this Poncey-Highland spot serves a menu as bold as its story. Think bright ceviches drenched in leche de tigre, wok-fired Lomo Saltado that practically dances off the plate, and homages to Northern Peru with a distinctly Atlanta twist. Born from Castillo’s cult-favorite pop-up, La Chingana, Tio Lucho’s is where Peruvian flavors meet Southern soul—served with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of flavor.
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Address: 675 N Highland Ave NE Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (404) 343-0278
Website: http://www.tioluchos.com/
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Reviews
Andrea B
This was my second time eating at Tio Lucho’s and it was as phenomenal as the first time. We celebrated a friend’s birthday. The staff is warm, friendly and knowledgeable. The food is OUTSTANDING. I had the Arroz con Mariscos (Seafood rice w/ grilled shrimp, calamari, clams, aji dulce chalaca) and we started w/ Salsa Tasting and Beef Empanadas. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreLarry Sattler
This was our first time and it was amazing! We have a lot of experience with Peruvian food and this is next level Peruvian. The dishes take everything you already love about Peruvian food and elevate to another level. We had the Hamachi which was short fresh and the sauce is drinkable. We also had the Pulpo which was super tender. The Black Garlic Chimi was savory, rich and delicious. We also enjoyed the fry bread. The whipped cream cheese was super rich and had a perfect sour note from the goat cheese. The only thing I would change on the fry bread would have been a little more of the preserves. Chris was server and was amazing. He was super engaging and enjoyed the discussions about the dishes. He passed our compliments to the chef. When we were done, Chris surprised us with a complimentary order of sweet potato and squash donuts. They were so unique and the sweet syrupy sauce that we poured over them was amazing! Overall a great experience. Can’t wait to go back.
… moreJC C
Definitely not your regular Peruvian restaurant but yet delicious. I had the tio Oysters to begin and it was very different and good, after I got the Ceviche and the Arros con Mariscos. Something that it is really amazing was the great service, I was at the bar and Haiden was super fun, helpful and knowledgeable and the food was super fast served. Pisco Sour are great too.
I definitely want to come back and try the $1 oysters on happy hour.
… moreI definitely want to come back and try the $1 oysters on happy hour.
Soukey Alexis
Absolutely delicious from start to finish. Every dish had layers of flavor and intention.
We started with two appetizers, the mussels and the salmon tart. The sauce from the mussels was incredible, bursting with flavor. We even ordered extra bread just to soak it up, the extra bread was their fried pita-style bread, which came with a lightly sweetened herby butter. I almost dipped it in the sauce, but after the first bite, I decided to enjoy it on its own, the bread and butter together were perfect.
For entrées, we shared their take on paella and the blackened halibut. Both were seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection.
Joshua, our server, was excellent, funny, attentive, and genuinely himself. His energy made the meal even better
… moreWe started with two appetizers, the mussels and the salmon tart. The sauce from the mussels was incredible, bursting with flavor. We even ordered extra bread just to soak it up, the extra bread was their fried pita-style bread, which came with a lightly sweetened herby butter. I almost dipped it in the sauce, but after the first bite, I decided to enjoy it on its own, the bread and butter together were perfect.
For entrées, we shared their take on paella and the blackened halibut. Both were seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection.
Joshua, our server, was excellent, funny, attentive, and genuinely himself. His energy made the meal even better
Ludmila Santos
We had a great first experience at Tio Lucho’s the other night. We sat at bar and the bartender was great and gave us amazing recommendations. The drinks were delicious and the ceviche was so flavorful. We also loved the prime rib seco, perfect for the cold weather. We hope to be back soon.
… moreShawn Rahman
Tip Lucho’s is a whimsical marriage betwixt the rugged soul of Peru and the genteel manners of southern lands. The atmosphere was of such charm that even the lamps seemed to hum in bilingual delight. One could scarce fault the architect, I felt half-inclined to applaud whoever had the good sense to merge alpacas with peaches.
The cocktails, were a triumph! For once, I found myself unable to summon complaint, a rare and disorienting condition. Each glass bore craftsmanship that is worthy of praise. Try the libations that the Peruvian locals drink.
Yet, tragedy awaits all who dine! For when the plates arrived, I feared the waiter had lost his way and mistakenly brought the amuse-bouche of some unseen duke. The “shared” dishes were, I daresay, shared only between a mouse and his shadow. The prices, however, were bold and imperial, quite the opposite of the servings, which could barely sustain a sparrow on a diet.
One must order two dishes merely to avoid perishing in polite hunger, and I, who eat modestly, found myself gazing upon the empty plate like Hamlet upon Yorick’s skull “Alas, poor ceviche! I knew thee well.” And this predicament isn’t something a restaurant should bear, as people venture there for food itself.
I shall, perhaps, return for the drinks, those faithful companions of good cheer. But the food is a culinary sonnet tragically abridged, a masterpiece of flavor tragically murdered by portion control.
… moreThe cocktails, were a triumph! For once, I found myself unable to summon complaint, a rare and disorienting condition. Each glass bore craftsmanship that is worthy of praise. Try the libations that the Peruvian locals drink.
Yet, tragedy awaits all who dine! For when the plates arrived, I feared the waiter had lost his way and mistakenly brought the amuse-bouche of some unseen duke. The “shared” dishes were, I daresay, shared only between a mouse and his shadow. The prices, however, were bold and imperial, quite the opposite of the servings, which could barely sustain a sparrow on a diet.
One must order two dishes merely to avoid perishing in polite hunger, and I, who eat modestly, found myself gazing upon the empty plate like Hamlet upon Yorick’s skull “Alas, poor ceviche! I knew thee well.” And this predicament isn’t something a restaurant should bear, as people venture there for food itself.
I shall, perhaps, return for the drinks, those faithful companions of good cheer. But the food is a culinary sonnet tragically abridged, a masterpiece of flavor tragically murdered by portion control.
yang yonzon
The food isn’t flavorful to my liking. They kept saying it’s a Peruvian soul food fusion restaurant but only had 2 things on the menu that were actually southern. Which were hushpuppies and a dish with some collard greens. Laughable.
Our server Jose was lackluster. His service was mid. It’s not filled with people that are excited or passionate about the food.
$14 for ONE EMPANADA is wild to me.
Manager came and asked us if everything was good and I was honest. And she proceeded to tell me that “you should be thankful you’re eating today, that’s the important thing” IMAGINE.
… moreOur server Jose was lackluster. His service was mid. It’s not filled with people that are excited or passionate about the food.
$14 for ONE EMPANADA is wild to me.
Manager came and asked us if everything was good and I was honest. And she proceeded to tell me that “you should be thankful you’re eating today, that’s the important thing” IMAGINE.
Asor Alvarez
Stopped by and had the best time! The atmosphere was great, the food was amazing, and the drinks were even better — thanks to Jesse behind the bar. You can tell they really know their craft — every cocktail was perfectly balanced and made with care. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless.
If you’re looking for a place with great vibes, delicious drinks, and a bartender who makes you feel like a regular from the moment you sit down, definitely check out Tío Luchos!
… moreIf you’re looking for a place with great vibes, delicious drinks, and a bartender who makes you feel like a regular from the moment you sit down, definitely check out Tío Luchos!
Nicole Dammert
First of all we are Peruvian. It’s been so hard to find a good restaurant that makes it worth it. This is the one. We really enjoyed our food. Full of flavor, good size plates. Chris was so nice. Will be back for sure!
… moreJulia Naftulin
My first time in Atlanta and this place checked all of the boxes for me. I sat at the bar and Chris, the bartender, was attentive and offered great suggestions for both food and drink. If you like mussels, you must try their version. Such a fun cocktail menu, too.
The music and atmosphere added a great vibe to the evening. I can’t wait to come back and bring my friends!
… moreThe music and atmosphere added a great vibe to the evening. I can’t wait to come back and bring my friends!