A casual seafood restaurant in the Progreso neighborhood known for aguachile, shrimp pizza and a straightforward, cash-friendly menu of Mexican coastal classics.
Santo Cevichero has built a strong local following in the Progreso neighborhood of Zacatecas as a landlocked city's answer to Pacific-coast seafood cravings, with aguachile and a distinctive shrimp pizza as its most talked-about dishes. The menu also includes ostiones santo (a house oyster preparation) and other Mexican coastal classics, priced accessibly and served in a casual, unfussy dining room built for quick, satisfying meals rather than a special occasion. Payment is flexible - cash, card and transfer are all accepted - and portions run generous relative to price, which has helped drive its reputation as one of the best seafood values in the city. Hours differ across the week, running shorter Monday through Thursday and extending into the evening Friday through Sunday, when the restaurant is busiest with weekend diners. No reservations are needed; it operates as a straightforward walk-in restaurant.
Signature dishes
- Aguachile
- Pizza de camaron (shrimp pizza)
- Ostiones santo
Good to know
- Known for
- Mexican seafood and ceviche; known for aguachile and shrimp pizza
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 12PM-8PM, Fri-Sun 11AM-9PM
- Reservations
- Not required
- Dress code
- Casual
Location
Av. Universidad 301C, Col. Progreso, 98066 Zacatecas, Zac.
22.7502, -102.5718 View on map
Highlights
- Aguachile and shrimp pizza as standout dishes
- Ostiones santo, a house oyster preparation
- Accessible pricing with generous portions
- Flexible payment including cash, card and transfer
- Extended weekend hours for Friday-through-Sunday dining
Tips for visiting
- Weekend hours run later - Friday through Sunday from 11AM to 9PM
- Order the shrimp pizza to share as a starter before a main seafood plate
- Weekday hours are shorter, ending at 8PM Monday through Thursday
- No reservation needed - it is a casual walk-in restaurant
When to visit
Weekend afternoons, when the extended hours and full menu are available
Accessibility
The restaurant occupies a casual, ground-floor space in Colonia Progreso with step-free entry; specific wheelchair-accessible facilities are not confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Santo Cevichero located?
At Av. Universidad 301C in the Progreso neighborhood of Zacatecas.
What is the signature dish?
Aguachile and the shrimp pizza are the most talked-about items.
Are the hours the same every day?
No, it is open Monday-Thursday 12PM-8PM and Friday-Sunday 11AM-9PM.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash, card and bank transfer are all accepted.