When I read the Redbook article claiming Ceviche Ceviche was the best seafood restaurant in Texas, I had two thoughts - no way (I was wrong) and we need to try it (we did).
The owners follow an important business precept - do one thing and do it well.
The restaurant I visited is located in a nondescript strip mall along Queen Isabella Boulevard. A second is located in South Padre Island.
Menu is above the counter. You have two sets of options - protein (Mahi Mahi, shrimp, mix, poke tuna, or shrimp cocktail) and toppings (including veggies, savory, sweet, and spicy. The restaurant provides a list of 5 suggested mixes of toppings. We had the Classic - tomato, onion, cilantro, and avocado
After you place your order, you watch the staff assemble your ceviche. Chop up at least 8 ounces of toppings, chop 4 ounces of denatured fish and shrimp, mix the two piles together with gloved hands gently rolling the mixture, squeeze three limes on top, then transfer to a 8×8 clamshell takeout container for the customer to take home.
The amount of food is a feast for two adults. The ceviche was exquisite. The only thing I will change next time is replace the avocado with jalapeño for a little more kick and maybe add mango for some sweetness to counterbalance the spice and acid. For those who like their food really spicy, Ceviche Ceviche also offers Serrano and Habanero pepper as toppings.
Conclusion - this little hole-in-the-wall takeout ceviche only restaurant in the beach town of Port Aransas is one of the best seafood restaurants in Texas and the United States.
Ceviche Ceviche, 1004 Padre Blvd H1, South Padre Island, TX 78597, (956) 772-1555
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