A busy seafood counter in the capital bringing fresh Pacific-coast shrimp and fish inland, popular for lunch with the local business crowd.
La Cevicheria Tuxtla, on Boulevard Dr. Belisario Dominguez in Tuxtla Gutierrez's Colonia Moctezuma, is a busy seafood counter bringing fresh shrimp and fish from Chiapas' Pacific coast inland to the state capital. Ceviche mixto, camaron a la diabla, and aguachile are the most-ordered dishes, all built around same-day seafood delivered from the Soconusco coast. The counter-style setup favors quick, casual seafood lunches over a leisurely dinner; the room is bright, functional, and noisy at peak lunch hours when the local business crowd fills the tables. There is no dress code or reservation system. Beer and micheladas are the typical accompaniment rather than a wine program. The restaurant is at its busiest and best between 11AM and 2PM, when the seafood is freshest and the business-lunch crowd is at its peak; it tapers off in the evening as it is not primarily a dinner destination.
Signature dishes
- Ceviche mixto
- Camaron a la diabla
- Aguachile
Good to know
- Known for
- Pacific-coast ceviche and seafood cocktails
- Hours
- Daily 11AM-9PM
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Boulevard Dr. Belisario Dominguez 850, Colonia Moctezuma, 29040 Tuxtla Gutierrez
16.7481, -93.1235 View on map
Highlights
- Ceviche mixto made with Pacific-coast seafood
- Camaron a la diabla
- Aguachile
- Fresh, same-day seafood brought inland from Soconusco
- Popular lunch spot with the local business crowd
Tips for visiting
- Visit for lunch between 11AM and 2PM for the freshest seafood and busiest atmosphere
- No reservations needed; expect counter-style, fast-turning seating
- Pair a ceviche order with a michelada, the typical local pairing
- This is primarily a lunch spot rather than a dinner destination
- Ask what came in fresh that day for the best seafood selection
Accessibility
The restaurant is a street-level counter-style space; wheelchair users should confirm table spacing directly given the compact layout.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Cevicheria Tuxtla good for dinner?
It is primarily a lunch destination, busiest between 11AM and 2PM, rather than a dinner spot.
Where does the seafood come from?
The seafood is brought inland fresh from Chiapas' Pacific coast (Soconusco region).
Does the restaurant take reservations?
No, seating is walk-in and casual.