La Mar Lima Peru

On pass:

Anthony Vasquez

Pastry cook:

Astrid Gutsche

Type of food:

Cevichería

Standout meal:

Vintage ceviche

Contact:

Av. Los Angeles Mar 770, Miraflores, Lima

Lima’s leading cevichería continues to entice queues of discerning diners

There’s absolutely nothing more limeño (attribute of Lima) than a cevichería, the standard joint in which ceviche and other seafood delicacies tend to be supported. Gastón Acurio’s La Mar takes this Peruvian classic to a different degree. Based in Miraflores, this cevichería is one of the most popular restaurants in town both for residents and visitors, who happily queue at their entry Monday to Sunday at lunch, as it doesn’t take bookings.

La Mar acts the finest newly caught fish from artisanal anglers in north Peru. Chita, pez diablo, pejesapo, cabrilla, octopus, shrimps, scallops as well as other types are acclimatized to make consistently ideal ceviches, causas, rice and soups in Lima. La Mar can also be well-known for its cocktails, predicated on different types of pisco, the nationwide character, and neighborhood fresh fruits.