Limon

Today, tried a new restaurant - Limon Latin Grill. Decided to wander the Simi Valley Town Center and have dinner out. I wanted a place with waiters and nice ambience. We found Limon with a live good band playing bluesy rock.

I took a long time to decide. I get nervous trying anything costing $$ because I want to make sure it's yummy and don't want to regret it. The sampler appetizer looked amazing. It had ceviche, calimari, empanadas and a few other items, but it cost $24.

Decided to go with the lobster ravioli in a chipotle cream clam sauce. Yummy! Was very happy with my choice. At $18, it was pricier than I'm used to but delivered delicious flavor. The sauce had a little kick of heat and the creaminess, cheese and butter, oh I don't want to know how unhealthy it was. I would go back and be willing to try something else.

Husband had the Cajun chicken torta with sweet potato fries $13. It was ok. The meal came with chips, salsa and a chipotle hummus, best was the hummus. The chips were not fresh or that good.

I had a lot of anxiety trying a new pricier restaurant and choosing a dish. I guess I didn't like risking more money for a mediocre meal. After an untasty expensive meal in Santa Barbara last weekend, was a bit gun shy to blow our money again.

I was pleasantly surprised and overall was quite happy with the meal. The band was good and ambiance very very nice. Out waitress was cool too. Had an enjoyable time, good food and hopefully will be less nervous trying something there next time.