ceviche
noun
ce·vi·che
sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā 
-chē
variants
or seviche
: a dish made of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice often with oil, onions, peppers, and seasonings and sometimes served as a snack or appetizer
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Food vendors will be Eleazar Catering serving tri-tip and taquitos with ceviche; Rachel’s Cafe and Eatery serving charcuterie boards; and Ramona Cafe serving American fare.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Must-have Peruvian dishes, including ceviches ($21-$25), lomo saltado ($31) and aji de gallina ($26), are menu mainstays, with some more familiar American options like salads available as well.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The menu is a tribute to both French and North Vietnamese cuisine, and one of the most popular dishes is the Sapa trout ceviche, mango and salmon caviar.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Tableside presentations, ceviches, aguachiles and raw-bar offerings complement wagyu carne asada and shareable plates such as Pescado a la Talla Contramar-style.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Must-have Peruvian dishes, including ceviches ($21-$25), lomo saltado ($31) and aji de gallina ($26), are menu mainstays, with some more familiar American options like salads available as well.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The menu is a tribute to both French and North Vietnamese cuisine, and one of the most popular dishes is the Sapa trout ceviche, mango and salmon caviar.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Tableside presentations, ceviches, aguachiles and raw-bar offerings complement wagyu carne asada and shareable plates such as Pescado a la Talla Contramar-style.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Ceviche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceviche. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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