Franz Eliz
There are cevicherias everywhere in Lima, and many are pretty good. But in the end, it all comes down to which one captures our hearts and makes us want to come back for more. I have tried many cevicherias in Lima, and I’ve finally decided that, out of all the wonderful options, I have found my favourites.
Cevicheria Beto La Habana, Lobo del Mar, Los Conchudos, Don Rafó, and Cevicheria Lucero are some of my favourite cevicherias. Located across Lima, these restaurants are popular with locals for their inviting dining atmospheres, good service, and affordable prices.
Now, ceviche can be a sensitive topic, since everyone has their own take on which cevicherias serve the best food. All opinions expressed in this article are my own, based on my experience at restaurants that local friends recommended. Let’s dive in, and I’ll explain why these restaurants captured my heart during my stay in Lima between 2025 and 2026.
Cevicheria Beto La Habana — Chorrillos
Cevicheria Beto La Habana, located in Chorrillos, is my top favourite cevicheria in Lima. I have only visited it once, but I was so captivated by the food quality served that day. The restaurant was packed with people. I came during Holy Week 2026. Even on normal days, Cevicheria Beto La Habana is always crowded. I sat on the upper floor where I could see the area’s desert hills.
At Cevicheria Beto La Habana, customers can enjoy a wide variety of seafood. The restaurant offers an extensive menu, including chicharrón (deep-fried pork skin or belly), soup, causa (a cold, layered potato dish), rice, ceviche, and drink options.
I had ceviche (prawn and fish) and tacu tacu. Tacu tacu is a thick pan-fried cake. It has rice, beans, and a thick seafood sauce. The ceviche was so good – probably the best one I’ve had. The seafood was fresh, and the juice was so good that not a single drop was left behind.
Likewise, lunch came with canchas (toasted dried corn kernels). Canchas are usually served before and during meals. I loved having canchas with ceviche – it’s a must! The canchas I had were so tasty – crispy, salty, and freshly toasted.
I’ve realised that not all restaurants serve good canchas.
Fun fact: Do you know that there’s another Beto restaurant in Chorrillos? It’s called Cevicheria Beto La Paradita. The owner, Beto, started Cevicheria Beto La Paradita before expanding his business later and opening a second outlet, Cevicheria Beto La Habana.
I have been to Cevicheria Beto La Paradita once. There I ordered arroz con mariscos (seafood rice), accompanied by Inca Kola (Peruvian soda). I remember the dish being heavily loaded with cheese. It was delicious, but it was a little too much for me – with all that cheese – so I got myself a doggy bag to eat it later. It tasted good even after reheating!
Cevicheria Beto La Habana’s address: Habana 229, Lima 15064, Perú
Lobo De Mar — Miraflores
Also known as Puro Mar Fusión Nikkei, Lobo del Mar is a popular cevicheria option in Miraflores. The establishment has been in business for over 30 years. It features Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei) flavours. Run by chef Octavio Otani, the restaurant is also popular with expats and international tourists.
I overheard an expat saying that Lobo del Mar is where he always goes for ceviche; he thinks it’s the best. Having dined at Lobo del Mar, I wasn’t surprised by his opinion.
The restaurant was packed with people when I visited. I came close to the closing hour, so I had to eat quickly. With such a rush, I ended up taking my food away. I tried their ceviche and crab soup. They were exceptional.
In terms of service, it was quick, and the staff who served me that day were nice. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere. Even with noise from other tables, holding a conversation was still easy. Overall, I had a good experience at Lobo del Mar. That said, I’d like to return someday.
Lobo del Mar’s Address: C. Colón 587, Miraflores, Lima, Perú (with parking options nearby around Calle Alcanfores 552
Los Conchudos — Surquillo
Located in Surquillo, this restaurant surely has a quirky name. The word conchudo (feminine: conchuda) is a Spanish slang term that generally describes a shameless person who takes advantage of others. I can assure you that I did not take advantage of anybody at the restaurant.
Jokes aside, Los Conchudos was my number one favourite cevicheria in Lima before I discovered Beto La Habana and Lobo del Mar.
I had ceviche with chicharrón. The dish also came with onions, choclo (large-kernel field corn), sweet potatoes, and cancha. I was amazed by the food quality – the fish was fresh, and the chicharrón was perfectly salted.
In terms of restaurant atmosphere, it was very calm and peaceful – no loud music, the restaurant wasn’t too hot, no weird smell whatsoever, and the whole establishment looked pretty neat.
Right next to my table was a whiteboard where diners wrote their names and messages. I placed mine, too, in Spanish. The owner said I could write more. So, I wrote again, but this time, in my native language. #jatidiri
An important note: Los Conchudos is temporarily closed as of 12 November 2026.
Los Conchudos’ address: San Diego 228, Surquillo 15047, Perú
Don Rafó — Surquillo
Don Rafó is special to me because it was the first cevicheria I visited. Initially, I wanted to go to El Toke Pez (because I saw it on Netflix). But the line was long; my friends and I refused to wait. So, we simply walked into the cevicheria next door: Don Rafó. Don Rafó is located in Surquillo.
My friends and I shared a meal. On the plate, we had some ceviche, chicharrón, leche de tigre (citrus-based marinade taken from the making of ceviche, or you could say it’s like a ceviche juice), choclo, rice, and sweet potatoes, topped with a little bit of seaweed. It was delicious.
The service was good. Our food flew out of the kitchen quickly. The restaurant wasn’t too noisy, either, so it was easy to have a conversation. There wasn’t much of a crowd at the time, so we didn’t need to wait to be seated. When it comes to the decor, it was simple but inviting. Surely, the restaurant doesn’t look pretentious. The food is good and is priced reasonably.
The restaurant has a decent menu, serving even dishes like Lomo saltado (Peruvian beef stir-fry) and fried trucha (trout). It also serves drinks like Chicha morada (Andean purple corn drink), limonada, maracuyá (passion fruit), beers, and sodas.
Don Rafó’s address: Av. Angamos Este 888, Surquillo 15047, Perú
Cevicheria Puerto 260 — Historic Centre of Lima
The next cevicheria on my list is Cevicheria Puerto 260, located in the Historic Centre of Lima.
At first, I wanted to pick a cevicheria at random in this part of town; I ended up choosing Cevicheria Puerto 260, and I’m glad I did. The restaurant, just by the main road and near a bus stop, was easy to find. When I arrived during lunchtime, it was already a full house. My first impression was that the 2-floor restaurant looked fancy.
It didn’t take long before the waiter came and handed me the menu. The menu looked interesting. As usual, I ordered myself a plate of ceviche. It also came with rice. I believe it was arroz chaufa (fried rice). Both portions were huge. I also tried their tacu tacu with seafood. It had clams, prawns, and squid. For drinks, I ordered a jug of fruit smoothie.
The restaurant also serves fish burgers (for breakfast), pescado saltado, leche de tigre, causa, amongst many others. I noticed some diners ordering the restaurant’s specialty – Barco Cevichero, also known as “barcazo”. It’s a massive boat-shaped sharing platter. It indeed had a “wow” factor. Even I was tempted to have it, too. But something like that is meant for a group of more than 3 people – so it seemed.
Now, let’s discuss the restaurant setting. I loved the decor. It’s very inviting, and the restaurant looked spacious. It can get quite noisy at the restaurant – but not to the point that conversations are impossible.
Overall, the service was quick. Staff were friendly, too.
Pricing-wise, Cevicheria Puerto 260’s dishes are a bit on the high side. I could’ve gone to other cevicherias in the area – I was spoiled with options – but I wanted to try Cevicheria Puerto 260 due to the positive reviews online.
Cevicheria Puerto 260’s address: Av. Abancay 260, Lima 15001, Perú
Cevichería Barra Maretazo — Miraflores
Next on the list is another cevicheria in Miraflores: Cevichería Barra Maretazo. I visited the cevicheria when I was staying in Miraflores. It was near my Airbnb. Note that Cevichería Barra Maretazo has two outlets: one on Calle Alcanfores and another on Calle Berlín 340. The one I visited was on Calle Alcanfores, which is the more popular one.
This time I didn’t order a ceviche. I wanted to do something different, so I ordered a plate of crab pasta instead. It was filling and delicious. I also tried their causa. It was good, but I thought the causa I had at a restaurant in Jesús María (I think it was La Picante) was better. Still, I was very satisfied with my lunch at Cevichería Barra Maretazo.
Other tasty dishes served at Cevichería Barra Maretazo are Papa a la huancaína, Ají de gallina, Seco de asado de tira, Lomo saltado, salads, amongst many others.
From my table, I could see the chefs at work. It’s a sight I don’t always get to see at cevicherias. I really loved that. The restaurant was packed with people. Since I came during peak hours, I felt like I needed to eat quickly. Perhaps I should return when the restaurant is calmer.
Cevichería Barra Maretazo’s address: Calle Alcanfores 373, Miraflores 15074, Perú
Mar Brava — La Molina
The only cevicheria on this list that’s located in La Molina, Mar Brava is another favourite, recommended by a local. I came here after my trip to the spa in La Molina. The restaurant reminded me of Don Rafó – small, simple decor, and quite relaxed. I loved the atmosphere at Mar Brava. There, I didn’t feel like I needed to eat in a rush.
What I loved about Mar Brava was their menú. In Peru, menú refers to two-course meals, typically priced affordably. Some are even very cheap. But of course, the cheaper options usually offer smaller portions. At Mar Brava, I had to choose between their 20-soles and 25-soles options. I chose the latter. For me, 25 soles was still quite a steal!
I tried their ceviche, causa, chaufa de pescado (fried rice with fish), and tacu tacu. I believe I didn’t finish my food, so likewise, I asked for a doggy bag.
Mar Brava’s address: Las Cascadas 357, La Molina 15024, Perú
Cevichería Bahía Brava — Surquillo
Lima locals often told me that Surquillo has a lot of nice food, and I can’t agree more. Another lovely cevicheria in Surquillo I found was Cevichería Bahía Brava. I found it by chance when I was walking in the area. I used to live in Surquillo for a few months, after all.
While there were other good cevicherias around, I ended up sitting at Cevichería Bahía Brava. The restaurant was packed with customers (mostly locals) even though it was already late in the evening.
I tried the duo and trio options – they were excellent. I think the restaurant deserves more positive reviews. Like Mar Brava, Cevichería Bahía Brava also offers menú options.
What’s also nice about this restaurant is that it offers different food portions: personal, mediana, and familiar. The restaurant also offers ‘Extras’, which include dishes like pescado frito, pescado a lo macho, pescado al vapor, and huevera frita. For drinks, diners can choose alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
Compared to the cevicherias in Miraflores, Cevichería Bahía Brava looks more local, if you know what I mean. Food prices are reasonable, and as mentioned earlier, there are personal options, which are great if you don’t eat much. The atmosphere was very relaxed. Now and then, small-time sellers would enter the restaurant to sell snacks or small items (you’ll see this a lot in Perú). I saw a neighbour from the next table buying snacks.
Cevichería Bahía Brava’s address: Jr. Luís Varela y Orbegoso 130, Surquillo 15074, Perú
Restaurant Heydi — Historic Centre of Lima
The first cevicheria in the Historic Centre of Lima I visited was Restaurant Heydi. I have dined at Restaurant Heydi twice. A local friend introduced me to this restaurant. My best memory of Restaurant Heydi was its fried rice (surprisingly!). It was probably the best fried rice I’ve had in Perú. I also had ceviche at Restaurant Heydi – the portion was huge. No complaints!
Restaurant Heydi is very popular with the locals. Considering the huge portions, I can see why it’s popular. My friend once invited me to Restaurant Heydi to dine with his parents; they were celebrating his father’s birthday. Yes, it’s a nice place for a celebration. The huge food portions allow for easy sharing, and the restaurant is spacious enough, with many tables. The menu, as I remember it, has a lot of variety.
Now, the pricing is a bit on the high side. But I don’t mind that if it means I can have another round of delicious fried rice. As for the restaurant’s decor, it’s not nearly as fancy as most of the restaurants on this list. Even with the restaurant’s hectic atmosphere, it was still easy to have a conversation. As for service quality, the staff were nice and friendly.
Restaurant Heydi’s address: Jr. Puno 367, Lima 15001, Perú
Cevicheria Lucero — Surquillo
Okay, so this next one is quite underrated. Cevicheria Lucero is located in Surquillo, within the Surquillo market area. The restaurant is mostly visited by locals, but I have also seen tourists there. This is where you should go to eat cheap menú food. You can have a menú for just 12 soles. I loved coming here for lunch, especially when I was staying in Miraflores. I only had to walk to Surquillo, and voila, I could have affordable lunches!
One thing to note, though, is that cheap ceviche on the menú comes in a small portion, and it doesn’t offer the same fish quality as the more expensive options. I didn’t mind this; I didn’t go there specifically to have ceviche. Cevicheria Lucero was where I went for cheap lunches. Oftentimes, I opted for ceviche as my entrée. For the main course, I would choose tallarines (noodles) or rice.
If you want better-quality ceviche with a bigger portion, then go for the more expensive menú options.
Cevicheria Lucero’s address: Pje. Corazón de Jesús 168, 15036, Perú
Other Cevicherias Worth Mentioning
Phew! That was a long list. Besides the above restaurants, I’ve also been to other cevicherias whose dishes I thought were good, too. I wouldn’t mind returning for another meal. Other cevicherias I’ve visited are as follows:
- Señor Limón — San Isidro: The only cevicheria in San Isidro I’ve visited was Señor Limón. A local person recommended it to me. There are two Señor Limón outlets in San Isidro. I visited the one on Av. Los Conquistadores, where I had ceviche. The food was delicious, and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere.
- El Sabor Cajamarquino — Pueblo Libre: The only cevicheria I’ve visited in Pueblo Libre was El Sabor Cajamarquino. My friends and I had menú dishes. Mine included crab soup and ceviche mixto. Despite the restaurant’s low online rating, my friends and I really enjoyed our lunch there.
Ceviche House — Miraflores: I went to this cevicheria before leaving Perú. The service and food were good. I had ceviche and chicharrón, and arroz con mariscos. For drinks, I had Chicha morada. The restaurant wasn’t packed in the morning. Amidst the calmness, I had a nice conversation with the chatty waiter who was always attentive to my needs. Pricing-wise, the food is a bit on the high side.
There were more cevicherias I wanted to visit during my visit to Lima, but I couldn’t due to bad timing.
Other good cevicherias highly rated by locals, expats, and tourists are Punto Azul and La Mar Cevichería Peruana in Miraflores, Al Toke Pez in Surquillo, and Don Fernando Restaurante and La Picante in Jesús María, amongst many others.
Cevicherias Outside Lima Metropolitan
Outside the Lima Metropolitan, you can find restaurants with good cevicheria dishes as well.
A friend recommended his friend’s restaurant in Chancay, Restaurante Marcelo. I had ceviche there and thought it was good, even though it was expensive for a small portion.
But all things considered (food quality, dining atmosphere, and that it’s near Chancay Castle, which is a super touristy place), the price didn’t shock me. I liked that it was a stone’s throw away from the bus stop.
Note: Next to Restaurante Marcelo is Traspatio, a sister restaurant, where the pizzas are amazing. The establishment also serves alcohol.
If you’re in Punta Negra, I recommend visiting Restaurante El Pez De Oro. The restaurant is just by the roadside; the food and service quality are good, and it operates early in the morning until late evening, even during the slow season.
Final Thoughts
If you love ceviche, you’re spoiled for choice, especially in Lima. The fancy ones are mostly in Miraflores.
I asked my friend, Juan, which cevicherias in Lima are the best. He said that he loved them all. After spending some time in Lima, I, myself, continued to discover more favourites.
But as of now, Cevicheria Beto La Habana, Lobo del Mar, and Los Conchudos are indeed my top three. Even so, I look forward to adding more cevicherias to my list of favourites. And that will require a future visit. So Lima, here I come!
Note: Did you find this article useful? I hope you’ll give some of these cevicherias a visit. As mentioned earlier, it’s hard to decide which cevicherias are the best, so I believe everyone has their own #1 cevicheria, after all. I heard that Callao has many awesome cevicherias as well. But I didn’t get to visit any, which I terribly regret. Well, until next time!
