Cassa Ceviche

Reviews

• Penny R.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  The best ceviche and carajillo in Mexico--or anywhere for that matter.  The owners are amazing, the service incredible, and the food was spectacular.
  
  Amazing spot, filled with "hidden art"--as your waiter about the refrigerator. :)
  
  Perfect end to an amazing trip. Muchas Gracias!

• Nicole H.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  Wonderful! We were shopping at the Mega not far away and starving for lunch. Hubby is always in the mood for ceviche, so we came here.  We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time, and received wonderful service.  The food-amazing and fresh!  Hubby had Ceviche Mixta and I had the Aji Gallina.  Loved my meal (and had a lot left over, so we had it again for dinner another night).  Hubby ate all his.  
  We even got a tour of the secret little art gallery in the back (ask about it).  This place is a bit off the tourist area, which makes it appealing to me, but if you are there-it's worth venturing to this hidden gem!
  Bonus: Free Wi-Fi

• Sean S.

  star star star star star 13 May 2026

  Wow wow wow. If you are looking for good Peruvian food in Playa, look no further. My wife is from Peru and I have travelled there with her extensively, so our palates are pretty refined when it comes to Peruvian cuisine. We thrive on ceviche and anticuchos and so does Cassa Ceviche, apparently.
  
  Quickly I will note that we did try another highly rated place in Playa that sells ceviche. It was no contest. Cassa Ceviche is a little bit off the beaten path for most, but is well worth the stroll even if you are coming from further down the beach.
  
  We arrived around 3pm and were seated immediately. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasant. The setting is like a modern garden with outdoor seating that was permanently covered. It was a warm day in the peak of the spring break season, but we were very comfortable.
  
  Right away we were offered some plantain chips and little ceramic cups of cilcano soup. WHAT?! The soup was a perfect touch. I wanted more...
  
  What we ordered:
  For drinks, my wife had a chicha morada and I ordered a classic chilcano.
  
  I'm not a fan of chicha in general, but my wife liked hers quite a bit. I know chicha can vary drastically in quality, freshness, and flavor, so her stamp of a approval doesn't come easy.
  
  My chicano was bright and fizzy and had just the right amount of pisco. It was the perfect midday drink and a nice break from beers and margs in Mexico. My wife also liked it a lot so unfortunately I did not get to drink the whole thing myself!
  
  For food, we ordered the choritos a la chalaca, the anticuchos, and the ceviche clasico.
  
  I'll begin with the lowest point: the choritos. They were not bad. I would probably order them again. They were, however, a little lacking in the acid and heat departments. we added a little of the leche de tigre from our ceviche to punch them up again. I suspect these will improve quickly (this place has only been open a few months).
  
  The anticuchos: Wowzers. These were not hearts or other organ meats. They were something like loin on skewers. So, not exactly traditional, but you can get this variation in Lima. Three skewers of tender and juicy beef, right off the grill. These were perfectly seasoned and we knew when they were about to be served to us because the savory aroma filled the entire dining space. Mouth watering. They were served with some perfectly roasted potatoes which were honestly just as attractive as the beef. My wife and I battled for the last spud. Underneath it all was some sort of garlic aioli. It was an unexpected and tangy addition and really made the whole dish slap. I fought the urge to lick the plate.
  
  The ceviche clasico: Ceviche is easy to get wrong. More often than not, the limes get over-squeezed by a speedy prep cook with a lemon squeezer. This causes the bitter taste of the pith to make its way into to juice. So it takes special care to get all the juice from the limes while still treating them gently. There was not a trace of pith in this leche de tigre. It was just the right balance of heat (from rocoto pepper), acid, and salt. The fish was fresh and cut into cubes of about 1.5 cm. It was served with a dollop of puree'd (and not cold) sweet potato.
  
  When we try ceviche in a new place, we normally order only one order until we have tasted it first. In this case, the first spoonful barley passed our lips before we were flagging down our waiter for another bowl. We've had ceviche in Lima that does not rise to this level.
  
  We discovered this place on our second to last day here. If we had visited earlier in the week, we would have gone back a second time. It is that good. Go. Eat. Enjoy. Tell your friends. Please keep this place in business so my wife and I can return on our next visit to Playa del Carmen.

• Kelly H.

  star star star star star 11 May 2026

  I came here because I love ceviche and searched Yelp, turns out it was just down the block from where I was staying! The food here is AMAZING. A true work of art. They start you off with a little amuse-bouche, very classy. The plantain chips are addicting! Crisp to perfection with a touch of sweetness.
  
  I ordered the Ceviche Mixto and Pescado de la Macho. Both were delicious and exquisitely prepared. I would happily eat here every day! The food is very elegant though the vibe is casual, with a modern industrial craftsman ambiance so you feel relaxed.
  
  The head chef Fran is so nice, she came and spoke to me. She said the owner is from NYC. She also showed me a little secret art gallery in the back.
  
  If you're in Playa and enjoy fresh ceviche and seafood, definitely come here. I can see this becoming a hot spot for foodies soon!

• Jeremie G.

  star star star star star 10 May 2026

  Went here with my gf who is Peruvian. She said this was the best Peruvian food outside of Peru she's ever had. Food was incredible. Atmosphere is amazing. Drinks are insanely good. 5/5