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The best ceviche in Lima
Start with Canta Rana in Barranco for ceviche, El Mercado in Miraflores for ceviche, tiraditos, scallops three ways and La Mar Cebichería in Miraflores for degustación de cebiche. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Canta RanaBarranco
Get: Ceviche (try the caper-and-avocado version)
A generous-portioned Barranco cevichería with a loyal local following.
- El MercadoMiraflores
Get: Ceviche, tiraditos, scallops three ways
Hailed for ceviche; arrive early to avoid lines.
- La Mar CebicheríaMiraflores
Get: Degustación de cebiche
A flagship cevichería; no reservations, so arrive before 1 p.m.
- Al Toke PezSurquillo
Get: Ceviche Limeño; seafood rice
A cult counter for ceviche made the Limeño way.
- El Muelle CevicheríaBarranco
Get: Ceviche, crab soup, fish chicharrón
A seafood combo-for-sharing favourite in Barranco.
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Where is the best ceviche in Lima?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Canta Rana (Barranco), El Mercado (Miraflores) and La Mar Cebichería (Miraflores). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Canta Rana, get ceviche (try the caper-and-avocado version). At El Mercado, get ceviche, tiraditos, scallops three ways. At La Mar Cebichería, get degustación de cebiche. At Al Toke Pez, get ceviche Limeño; seafood rice.
Which neighborhood is best for ceviche in Lima?
Most of these are in Barranco and Miraflores. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Lima: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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