Best/freshest ceviche

JAH · 03-23-2003

Barbj050 is looking for everyone´s opinions on where to find the best and freshest ceviche in Playa.

I´ll start it off with two of my favorites. I most always eat ceviche de camaron and La Cocteleria Veracruzana on Benito Juarez west of the federal highway is my favorite place to go for it. Mamitas on the beach also serves a VERY acceptable ceviche de camaron.

Ceviche can be made from most any fish or seafood. One just has to try them out until a favorite is found. I would have to say that ones made from octopus are not high on my list.

Now let´s hear from the rest of you.

dougie46 · 03-23-2003

JAH, Ok I love ceviche, with whatever type of seafood it is made with, but for those of us that aren't totally fluent in Spanish, maybe you could let us know what the ceviches you mention are made from. Camaron is fairly well known, but I don't know the other by name. Can you help out.
:o Thanks
Dougie

**denisea** · 03-23-2003

For those who don't know what ceviche is....it is seafood prepared using a centuries old method of cooking by contact with the acidic juice of citrus fruit instead of heat. Ceviche is a popular dish throughout Latin America and there is some dispute as to it's actual place of origin. Some say Peru and others Ecuador. Some food historian's attribute the invention of ceviche to the pre-columbians, the Incas in particular, while others believe that it was the invention of Moorish cooks brought to South America as Spanish slaves.

In Mexico ceviche is marinated in lime juice and often has tomato, onions, avocado, and jalepenos or serranos added to it and is often seasoned with chili powder, garlic, and cilantro. There are many different styles and variations of ceviche. Below are some names of the various types of ceviche you can expect to find during your travels in and around Playa:

Ceviche de camaron = shrimp
Ceviche de caracol = conch
Ceviche de pulpo = octopus
Ceviche de pescado = fish
Ceviche mixto = mixed seafood

My personal favorites are ceviche de caracol and ceviche de pulpo. Though I also enjoy ceviche mixto as well.

dougie46 · 03-24-2003

Denise,
Thanks as usual...

I knew the ones you mentioned, but am sure a lot of others didn't. That will help a lot I am sure. The one thing I didn't know was the La cocteleria Veracruzana, which sounds like some sort of seafood coktail named after Vera Cruz... :o .. I am sure you will come to my rescue again on this.... :wink:
Dougie

JAH · 03-24-2003

Hi Dougie64

La Veracruzana is the name of a restaurant we love in Playa. They also have very good Camarones al Mojo de Ajo -- shrimp in a garlic sauce usually with the addition of some chipotle chile and lots of olive oil. Their seafood soup is also very good.

Judy

dougie46 · 03-24-2003

Judy,
I suspected that it might be a restaurant, but wasn't sure..You hit a soft spot with the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo...Couldn't remember the exact name, but is probably one of my favorite dishes in Mexico. As much as I order it, you would think I would remember its name...
This is a restaurant we will definitely try...Thanks ma'am..
Dougie

mindz · 03-24-2003

I had a yummy mixed ceviche with pulpo and fish at Los Pinos restaurant in Xcalacoco (next to coco's cabanas). It was the only restaurant open on that stretch of beach, and we were its only customers. Their prices were quite high, but the people were so friendly and it is such a beautiful spot...why complain? 8) It made me smile.

Chrissy Lou · 03-25-2003

Yum, anything with lime, cilantro, and peppers is very acceptable in my eyes, and ceviche is at the top of the list. I like the shrimp-it seems firmer. The first time I tried it, I was in Playa, at La Tarraya, on the beach. Unfortunately, we returned home the next day, so that was the only time I had it in Playa. I have found it in Dallas, Texas at Gloria's (Yucatan-Mexican food). It is fabulous!

DougNdc · 03-28-2003

Last week in Playa I talked to a couple who lived at Las Palmas condos where I stayed. They gave me several restaurant recs, including El Tigre, which they said had the freshest and best ceviche in Playa. I did not make it to El Tigre, so I can't confirm their rec., but thought I'd past it along FWIW.

MWC · 03-28-2003

Some other post recommended El Tigre. What is its exact address?

barbj050 · 04-03-2003

here are the directions i got...after the no car zone towaeds the ferry area go 1 block turn right to 10th make a left 1/2 block on the right...actually now that i think about it just go to 10th and go south...hope this is right... :oops: 8)

JAH · 04-03-2003

Okay, let me see if I understand this correctly. Are you talking about 10th Ave? If so, then I think that perhaps El Tigre is about 1.5 blocks south of Benito Juarez on 10th Ave. Does that sound right?

barbj050 · 04-03-2003

seems right though i was just repeating or writting directions given to me by someone on this site...will have to check it out

JAH · 04-03-2003

Okay. Let us know!

ChantzAly · 04-03-2003

JAH - do you or does anyone know if El Tigre has good shrimp tacos?

Thanks!

03-23-2003	#1 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,309	Best/freshest ceviche Barbj050 is looking for everyone´s opinions on where to find the best and freshest ceviche in Playa. I´ll start it off with two of my favorites. I most always eat ceviche de camaron and La Cocteleria Veracruzana on Benito Juarez west of the federal highway is my favorite place to go for it. Mamitas on the beach also serves a VERY acceptable ceviche de camaron. Ceviche can be made from most any fish or seafood. One just has to try them out until a favorite is found. I would have to say that ones made from octopus are not high on my list. Now let´s hear from the rest of you.

03-24-2003	#7 (permalink)
mindz way into it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 249	road trip I had a yummy mixed ceviche with pulpo and fish at Los Pinos restaurant in Xcalacoco (next to coco's cabanas). It was the only restaurant open on that stretch of beach, and we were its only customers. Their prices were quite high, but the people were so friendly and it is such a beautiful spot...why complain? 8) It made me smile.

04-03-2003	#11 (permalink)
barbj050 life=playa Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 575	el tigre here are the directions i got...after the no car zone towaeds the ferry area go 1 block turn right to 10th make a left 1/2 block on the right...actually now that i think about it just go to 10th and go south...hope this is right... :oops: 8)

04-03-2003	#13 (permalink)
barbj050 life=playa Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 575	tigre seems right though i was just repeating or writting directions given to me by someone on this site...will have to check it out

04-03-2003	#15 (permalink)
ChantzAly toe in water Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 45	Shrimp tacos JAH - do you or does anyone know if El Tigre has good shrimp tacos? Thanks!

03-23-2003	#2 (permalink)
dougie46 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 679	JAH, Ok I love ceviche, with whatever type of seafood it is made with, but for those of us that aren't totally fluent in Spanish, maybe you could let us know what the ceviches you mention are made from. Camaron is fairly well known, but I don't know the other by name. Can you help out. :o Thanks Dougie

03-23-2003	#3 (permalink)
denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	For those who don't know what ceviche is....it is seafood prepared using a centuries old method of cooking by contact with the acidic juice of citrus fruit instead of heat. Ceviche is a popular dish throughout Latin America and there is some dispute as to it's actual place of origin. Some say Peru and others Ecuador. Some food historian's attribute the invention of ceviche to the pre-columbians, the Incas in particular, while others believe that it was the invention of Moorish cooks brought to South America as Spanish slaves. In Mexico ceviche is marinated in lime juice and often has tomato, onions, avocado, and jalepenos or serranos added to it and is often seasoned with chili powder, garlic, and cilantro. There are many different styles and variations of ceviche. Below are some names of the various types of ceviche you can expect to find during your travels in and around Playa: Ceviche de camaron = shrimp Ceviche de caracol = conch Ceviche de pulpo = octopus Ceviche de pescado = fish Ceviche mixto = mixed seafood My personal favorites are ceviche de caracol and ceviche de pulpo. Though I also enjoy ceviche mixto as well.

03-24-2003	#4 (permalink)
dougie46 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 679	Denise, Thanks as usual... I knew the ones you mentioned, but am sure a lot of others didn't. That will help a lot I am sure. The one thing I didn't know was the La cocteleria Veracruzana, which sounds like some sort of seafood coktail named after Vera Cruz... :o .. I am sure you will come to my rescue again on this.... :wink: Dougie

03-24-2003	#5 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,309	Hi Dougie64 La Veracruzana is the name of a restaurant we love in Playa. They also have very good Camarones al Mojo de Ajo -- shrimp in a garlic sauce usually with the addition of some chipotle chile and lots of olive oil. Their seafood soup is also very good. Judy

03-24-2003	#6 (permalink)
dougie46 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 679	Judy, I suspected that it might be a restaurant, but wasn't sure..You hit a soft spot with the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo...Couldn't remember the exact name, but is probably one of my favorite dishes in Mexico. As much as I order it, you would think I would remember its name... This is a restaurant we will definitely try...Thanks ma'am.. Dougie

03-25-2003	#8 (permalink)
Chrissy Lou very sparkly Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: north texas Posts: 31	Yum, anything with lime, cilantro, and peppers is very acceptable in my eyes, and ceviche is at the top of the list. I like the shrimp-it seems firmer. The first time I tried it, I was in Playa, at La Tarraya, on the beach. Unfortunately, we returned home the next day, so that was the only time I had it in Playa. I have found it in Dallas, Texas at Gloria's (Yucatan-Mexican food). It is fabulous!

03-28-2003	#9 (permalink)
DougNdc toe in water Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: DC Posts: 40	Last week in Playa I talked to a couple who lived at Las Palmas condos where I stayed. They gave me several restaurant recs, including El Tigre, which they said had the freshest and best ceviche in Playa. I did not make it to El Tigre, so I can't confirm their rec., but thought I'd past it along FWIW.

03-28-2003	#10 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,649	Some other post recommended El Tigre. What is its exact address?

04-03-2003	#12 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,309	Okay, let me see if I understand this correctly. Are you talking about 10th Ave? If so, then I think that perhaps El Tigre is about 1.5 blocks south of Benito Juarez on 10th Ave. Does that sound right?

04-03-2003	#14 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,309	Okay. Let us know!

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