The Lemon Tree Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Lemon Tree, a delightful Peruvian gem located in Houston, Texas. This vibrant eatery offers an array of authentic dishes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Peru. The menu features a tempting selection of spaghettis, such as Tallarin Saltado De Camarones, which showcases perfectly sautéed shrimp alongside al dente pasta. For those craving something heartier, the entrees shine with options like Ceviche Mixto, a refreshing mixture of seafood marinated to perfection, and Papa A La Huancaina, a comforting dish of boiled potatoes smothered in a creamy sauce. Chef specialties like the Escabeche De Pescado offer a unique twist on fried fish, marinated with onions and served with yucca. Each plate tells a story, promising an explosion of flavors that will transport you to Peru. Whether seeking a quick bite or a leisurely meal, The Lemon Tree guarantees an unforgettable dining experience that has locals coming back for more.
Appetizers
Choros A La Chalaca
mussels on their shells, marinated with lemon juice, onions and corn.
Yucas Fritas Con Huancaina
fried yuccas with huancaina sauce.
Salchipapas
Camarones Con Salsa Golf
Camarones Al Ajo
garlic shrimp tails served with boiled potatoes.
Chicharrones De Pollo
fried pieces of chicken breast.
Chicharron De Calamar
crispy fried squid.
Ceviche De Pescado
raw fish with onions marinated in lemon juice and spices, served with corn and sweet potato.
Tiradito De Pescado
raw fish cut in strips and marinated with lemon juice as in ceviche but without onions.
Pulpo A Lo Cayo
cooked octopus cut in small pieces and marinated with olive oil, cilantro and parsley."
Ceviche Mixto
raw fish, shrimp, mussles and calamari with onions, cooked with lemon juice and served with corn and sweet potato.
Tiradito A La Crema De Rocoto
raw fish cut in strips and marinated in lemon juice and rocoto sauce.
Papa A La Huancaina
boiled potatoes served in a creamy sauce made with fresh chesse and peppers.
Entrees
Fish
Pescado A La Menier
fried fish with a butter and parsley sauce served with rice.
Pescado En Salsa De Camarones
fried fish in a creamy shrimp sauce, served with white rice.
Pescado A La Chorrillana
fried fish with sauteed onion and tomato, served with white rice.
Jalea Mixta
fried crispy seafood served with onion sauce and fried yucca.
Parihuela
seafood soup.
Pescado Con Camarones En Salsa De Perejil
fried fish with a shrimp and parsley sauce.
Pescado A Lo Macho
fried fish covered in a spectacular seafood sauce, served with white rice.
Jalea De Pescado
pieces of fried crispy fish served with onion sauce and fried yucca.
Chupe De Camarones
shrimp chowder with rice, egg, potato, peas and half & half.
Pescado Sudado
poached fish filet.
Lomo Con Salsa De Champignones
tenderloin with mushroom sauce.
Lomo Saltado
pieces of tenderloin sauteed with onions and tomatoes, served with fries and white rice.
Beef
Seafood
Arroz Con Mariscos O Paella
seafood paella.
Arroz Chino Con Mariscos
fried rice with assorted seafood.
Arroz Con Calamares
rice with calamari.
Picante De Mariscos
seafood in spicy sauce served with rice.
Saltado De Mariscos
cooked seafood sauteed with onions, tomatoes and served with potatoes and rice.
Arroz Con Camarones
shrimp paella.
Arroz Chino Con Camarones
fried rice with shrimp.
Calamares En Su Tinta
Picante De Camarones
shrimp in spicy sauce served with rice.
Saltado De Camarones
cooked shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes and served with rice and potatoes.
Pollo Con Champignones
chicken in a delicious mushroom sauce.
Aji De Gallina
shredded chicken breast mixed in special spicy sauce made with parmesan cheese, cream and walnuts.
Pollo Saltado
pieces of chicken breast sauteed with onions, tomatoes and served with potatoes and rice.
Chicken
Chef Specialties
Escabeche De Pescado
fried fish marinated served with onion sauce and a side of yucca.
Tacu Tacu A Lo Macho
rice and beans refried and covered with a seafood sauce.
Pescado En Salsa De Alcaparras
fried fish filet with a sauce made of parsley, butter and capers, served with rice.
Tacu Tacu Lemon Tree
rice and beans refried served with lomo saltado and topped with two fried eggs, served with french fries.
Tacu Tacu En Salsa De Camarones
rice and beans refried and covered in a shrimp sauce.
Tallarin Saltado De Lomo O Pollo
spaghetti sauteed with tenderloin or chicken breast pieces.
Tallarin Saltado De Camarones
spaghetti sauteed with shrimp.
Tallarines Con Pescado
spaghetti served with fried fish.
Tallarin Saltado De Mariscos
spaghetti sauteed with seafood.
Tallarin Con Picante De Camarones
spaghetti tossed with a spicy shrimp sauce.
Tallarin A La Huancaina
spaghetti tossed with warm huancaina sauce.
Spaghettis
Sides
Arroz Blanco
white rice.
Papas Fritas
french fries.
Choclo Peruano
peruvian corncob.
Cancha
dried fried corn.
Yuca Frita
fried yucca.
Ensalada
salad.
Camote
sweet potato.
Huevos
eggs (2).
Desserts
your choice.