Served in massive cups perfect for lunch, the seafood cocktail at this Plano taqueria is packed with shrimp, octopus, pico de gallo, and avocado. There’s also fish ceviche tostadas, and a classic shrimp cocktail that won’t disappoint.

Lima Taverna is all about Peruvian cuisine, as its name might imply. Three different ceviches are on offer, and they’re all equally great. The ceviche mixto (whitefish, shrimp, and calamari with traditional fixings) is a great option for starters, but the leche de tigre is really where it’s at. Freshly caught fish is marinated in leche de tigre (a mix of lime juice and chiles) and served with sweet potatoes, Peruvian-style corn, and shaved onions.

This oft-overlooked North Dallas eatery serves up some of the city’s best Mexican fare, and the ceviche at Lalo’s is not to be missed. The preparation is simple, the ingredients are fresh, and it pairs perfectly with a few (or several) margaritas on the restaurant’s patio.

Ceviche doesn’t exactly hail from the Pacific Northwest, but this upscale spot knows its way around all kinds of seafood dishes. Order the market fish ceviche, served with avocado and orange in a mezcal-citrus vinaigrette.

Eater Dallas 2018 Chef of the Year Anastacia Quinones is serving up the city’s most interesting aguachiles and stellar ceviches at this Lovers Lane eatery. Order the coconut ceviche, packed with Texas redfish, avocado, pepitas, and mango, or the always-changing seasonal crudo.

This Latin-inspired eatery in Lakewood has a solid reputation among the neighborhood’s most discerning diners. Here, you can order the classic Acapulco take on ceviche atop a tostada, which adds saltiness and plenty of crunch. Ask for a little extra lime juice and cilantro to gild the lily.  

In addition to the excellent tacos at this Ross Avenue favorite, don’t sleep on the ceviche fino. Packed with red snapper, roma tomato, and avocado, it’s dressed in a creamy mayo sauce that’s made in-house. There’s also an excellent tiradito, made with baby scallops and tossed in a fiery habanero sauce.

The menu at this Mexican seafood eatery is packed with well-executed seafood dishes, but the ceviches are an absolute must. A wide range of ceviche dishes are on the menu, including a Mazatlan-style ceviche with shrimp “cooked” in freshly-squeezed lime juice and topped with avocado, and jumbo raw scallops in key lime, red onion, and cucumber.

The ceviche at this Trinity Groves restaurant is served tower-style, piled high with Gulf shrimp, crunchy slaw, avocado, pico de gallo, avocado, and Mexican cocktail sauce.

Seafood of all sorts is on the menu at this Bishop Arts newcomer, but the ceviche is not to be missed. Go for the classic ceviche mixto, a heaping portion of fish and shrimp marinated in a citrusy tomato sauce.