{"id":69304,"date":"2024-10-25T16:56:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T18:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/?p=69304"},"modified":"2026-02-16T17:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:09:16","slug":"best-seafood-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/best-seafood-mexico-city\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Places I Ate the Best Seafood in Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The best seafood in Mexico City replicates classic coastal flavors that instantly transport you to the ocean. And I bet you&#8217;ll be surprised by the variety and freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mexico City sits inland, but the seafood here rivals what you&#8217;d find on the coast. That&#8217;s largely thanks to La Viga, the world&#8217;s second largest seafood market, located about 40 minutes from downtown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? You don&#8217;t need to make the trek to find incredibly fresh seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I visit Mexico City, I&#8217;m always chasing the perfect aguachile \u2014 spicy, citrus-forward, and balanced just right. This guide is the result of that hunt: the best seafood restaurants in Mexico City, from casual street stands to creative culinary experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re craving ceviche, fish tacos, aguachile, or a regional specialty, you can taste Mexico&#8217;s coastal flavors without leaving CDMX.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-816x1024.jpg\" alt=\"At a restaurant for some of the best seafood in Mexico City, a crab shell sits in a small bowl with crab claws on the side. Inside the bowl is the dish - a crab salad stuffed into arepas. On the table in the background is a bowl of blue corn tostadas and small bowls of salsa.\" class=\"wp-image-69350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-816x1024.jpg 816w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-399x500.jpg 399w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-199x250.jpg 199w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id69304_27de44-4f .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id69304_27de44-4f .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id69304_27de44-4f .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id69304_27de44-4f .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Before we dive in, I want to mention two popular Mexico City seafood restaurants not on this list. And the reasons why. First, I think they&#8217;re overrated. And second, you&#8217;ll probably discover them elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is Contramar, one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Mexico City. On my mom&#8217;s first afternoon in the city, we were lucky enough to snag a outside table (there&#8217;s usually a long wait). But we left underwhelmed with the dishes we ordered. Perhaps because we didn&#8217;t try their famous tuna tostada, which our waiter kept pushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"An inside view of people dining at Mi Compa Chava Marisquer\u00eda, one of the most trendy seafood restaurants in Mexico City. Most of the tables are full, with one man sitting at the seafood bar. Above their heads is industrial structure and lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-69353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx-665x500.jpg 665w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mi-compa-chava-marisqueria-cdmx.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second is Mi Compa Chava, a trendy place to eat seafood in Mexico City  (pictured above). Honestly I was excited about eating here, but again my friend and I felt it just didn&#8217;t hit the mark. We ordered several dishes to share and nothing stood out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Seafood Restaurants in Mexico City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So instead, here are the places I ate the best seafood in Mexico City. I&#8217;ve included the neighborhood with a link to the location so that you can easily find them on the go. Save this list so that you&#8217;ll always know where to eat seafood in CDMX!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mal Hecho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Roma Norte (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ay3ynNYc2VpLxTtz6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know what you&#8217;re thinking: the best seafood in Mexico City comes from a street stand? Just wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time I walked by Mal Hecho, its setup stopped me in my tracks. White plates on woven placemats, a full set of silverware, soft lighting filtered through palapa fronds. It looks like it belongs at a high-end beach restaurant in Baja, not on a sidewalk in CDMX.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"927\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mal-hecho-seafood-cdmx-street-food-927x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A beautifully plated tostada layerd with thin slices of cucumber, shrimp aguachile rojo, avocado cream, and fresh cilantro at Mal Hecho, one of the best places to eat seafood in Mexico City. In the background is a blue bowl of tostadas.\" class=\"wp-image-70690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mal-hecho-seafood-cdmx-street-food-927x1024.jpg 927w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mal-hecho-seafood-cdmx-street-food-453x500.jpg 453w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mal-hecho-seafood-cdmx-street-food-226x250.jpg 226w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mal-hecho-seafood-cdmx-street-food-768x848.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mal-hecho-seafood-cdmx-street-food.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But the food is top notch. The tostadas are impossibly airy. They practically dissolve on your tongue, yet somehow still hold up under a pile of fresh raw tuna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chef explained that the signature dish, camarones mal hecho, is his take on XO sauce, a popular Chinese condiment. Except his is made with crickets, chicharrones, and chiles. The shrimp are grilled and then flash fried so the shells turn crispy enough to eat whole. Head and all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mal Hecho is what happens when street food gets ambitious \u2014 and actually pulls it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mar\u00eda la Pescadora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Roma Norte (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vYAbyUiamA3LCDTQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cute corner seafood restaurant specializes in seafood tacos, tostadas, and burritos. I highly recommend the tuna tostada topped with lightly fried onions. The crunch and sweetness of the onions balance the spicy tuna.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A tuna tostada topped with crispy fried onions served on a white plate at Maria Pescadora, one of the best seafood restaurants in Mexico City.\" class=\"wp-image-69509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tuna-tostada-mexico-city-maria-pescadora.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They also serve shrimp aguachile Thursdays-Sundays. And paella on the weekends. The only seating is outdoors on the sidewalk, but it\u2019s a pleasant environment. That tuna tostada was one of the best things I\u2019ve put in my mouth lately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gin Chan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Roma Norte (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/cLZgKUx9rSH6PUjB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gin Chan consistently serves some of the freshest seafood in the city. The thick slices of sashimi and the fried fish collar were both delicious, but the prepared oysters steal the show. Served raw with a quail egg, tobiko, ikura, caviar, and a drizzle of ponzu, they\u2019re a must-try if you&#8217;re an oyster lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Two oysters prepared with various types of fish eggs, a quail egg, and green onion on a plate that sits on a wooden sushi bar in Mexico Ciy.\" class=\"wp-image-68973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city-666x500.jpg 666w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/oysters-gin-chan-japanese-food-mexico-city.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gin Chan also made <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/japanese-restaurants-mexico-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69011\">my list of the best Japanese restaurants in Mexico City<\/a>. And reviewers agree, comparing it to top sushi spots in NYC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu offers both an over the top Omakase experience and a variety of \u00e0 la carte options, from sashimi and nigiri to traditional Japanese dishes. To top it off, the restaurant also has an impressive selection of sake and cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Balandra &#8211; Cocina de Puerto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Roma Norte (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wsjaHDCWg2WWb2iA9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stumbled upon Balandra after being told there was a two hour wait at Mi Compa Chava, another top seafood restaurant in Mexico City. Spoiler alert: I returned to the other one the next day and it was disappointing. But Balandra was delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-787x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A white plate with a seafood taco topped with crab meat and cucumbers at Balandra Seafood in Mexico City. In the background, a second person squeezes lime on his fish tacos.\" class=\"wp-image-69349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-787x1024.jpg 787w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-384x500.jpg 384w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-192x250.jpg 192w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-768x1000.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-1180x1536.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city-150x195.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/balandra-seafood-mexico-city.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The menu immediately caught my attention with its creative marinades and the use of various chiles. The ceviche and tuna tostada are both excellent choices, while the octopus with pork rinds adds an unexpected but delicious crunch.\u00a0I also loved the salsas, which were both flavorful and spicy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While looking at the reviews, I noticed many people mention the chilaquiles. So I\u2019m thinking I need to return to see if they\u2019re good enough to make <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/breakfast-mexico-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69172\">my list of the best places for brunch in Mexico City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. El Saladito Marisquer\u00eda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Centro (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2RzQbW6JWQQTNTjb9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Saladita Marisquer\u00eda is located inside one of <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/best-markets-in-mexico-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69188\">the best markets in Mexico City<\/a>, Mercado de San Juan. It&#8217;s known for fresh seafood, unique meats, and other gourmet ingredients. The extensive menu of this marisquer\u00eda includes ceviche, tostadas, aguachile, seafood tacos, and main dishes featuring fish, shrimp, and octopus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The market setting adds an authentic but casual atmosphere, so it\u2019s best if you\u2019re looking for a low-key seafood restaurant in Mexico City. Most of the seating is around the bar which allows you to watch the chef prepare each dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> While the decor draws visitors to El Saladito, there\u2019s another seafood spot just across the aisle that also looks quite good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. La Carreta de Juana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"971\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-carreta-de-juana-cdmx-seafood-tostada-1024x971.jpg\" alt=\"A tostada piled high with fresh tuna, crispy onions, avocado, and pico de gallo at La Carreta de Juana one of the best seafood restaurants in Mexico City.\" class=\"wp-image-70688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-carreta-de-juana-cdmx-seafood-tostada-1024x971.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-carreta-de-juana-cdmx-seafood-tostada-527x500.jpg 527w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-carreta-de-juana-cdmx-seafood-tostada-250x237.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-carreta-de-juana-cdmx-seafood-tostada-768x728.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-carreta-de-juana-cdmx-seafood-tostada.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Locations:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bRfc1RJ2EMzQ7ooo6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cuauht\u00e9moc<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/oNdzQ4bn2UENSGNN9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colonia del Valle<br><br><\/a>La Carreta de Juana proudly declares, &#8220;This isn\u2019t Sinaloa-style\u2014it\u2019s straight from Sinaloa!&#8221; The menu is a true reflection of Sinaloa flavors, featuring a variety of aguachile bathed in your choice of verde, negra, or mango habanero salsa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the selection doesn\u2019t stop there. You\u2019ll find twice as many seafood tacos, nearly as many tostada options, and a variety of hot seafood dishes to choose from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Nac\u00fa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Ju\u00e1rez (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uZUBuy2ZtevFDo2o8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nac\u00fa brings the vibrant seafood dishes of Veracruz to Mexico City, making it a top spot for exploring the coastal cuisine of one of <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/beautiful-cities-in-mexico\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8405\">the best cities in Mexico<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tuna tostada is a must-try, topped with thin fried leeks that add a unique flavor. The menu also features a variety of seafood carpaccio and ceviche, but the signature dish is the arroz a la tumbada\u2014a classic Veracruz dish of red rice and a mix of seafood, similar to paella but more brothy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend their mezcalitas (mezcal cocktails) in a variety of fruit flavors. They also have a range of Mexican craft beers, from IPAs to stouts and sours. For a taste of Veracruz seafood in Mexico City, add Nac\u00fa to your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. El Turuleto &#8211; Seafood Tacos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Ju\u00e1rez (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EYNAuYmnkTznTrQr6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just two doors down from Nac\u00fa, El Turuleto Tacos Del Mar is a low-key seafood restaurant in Mexico City that specializes in mouthwatering tacos piled high with seafood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights of the menu includes the Galan taco\u2014creamy shrimp with beans wrapped in a lightly crisped flour tortilla balanced with a smoky chipotle bite. The Vallarta taco is another must-try for pulpo lovers. This crispy taco features pan-fried octopus over a smear of beans and topped with bits of chicharrones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Turuleto originally started as a street food stand, the roots of which are still evident in its bold flavors and casual vibe. I also included it on <a href=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/best-tacos-in-mexico-city\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69271\">my guide to the best tacos in Mexico City<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. El Mercadito Peruano &#8211; Peruvian Seafood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0<strong>Location:<\/strong> Centro (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GZLmyziRPMXv7aNi6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also located inside San Juan Market, El Mercadito Peruano brings the flavors of Peru to the Mexico City seafood scene. Specializing in Peruvian classics, this spot serves up dishes like ceviche with tiger\u2019s milk, lomo saltado, and causa lime\u00f1a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city-1024x795.jpg\" alt=\"Black chairs in front of a worn yellow bar with a Peruvian flag and a banner with pictures of the Peruvian seafood available to order. Several menus and other decorations line the bar.\" class=\"wp-image-69354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city-1024x795.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city-644x500.jpg 644w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city-250x194.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/peruvian-ceviche-seafood-mexico-city.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Again the market setting allows you to watch as the chef prepares each dish. Portions are generous and the flavors are authentic, making it one of the best spots for Peruvian food in Mexico City. If you\u2019re looking for a different flavor of seafood at San Juan Market, El Mercadito Peruano is the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Mariscos La Matoza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Central de Abastos Market (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qbACvagBnUizHkWv6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">map<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-matoza-mariscos-cdmx-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Diners sit at wooden tables inside Mariscos La Matoza, a classic seafood restaurant in Mexico City. Glass windows are on one side and the menu is posted on the other with a large map of Mexico's coastline.\" class=\"wp-image-70689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-matoza-mariscos-cdmx-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-matoza-mariscos-cdmx-700x492.jpg 700w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-matoza-mariscos-cdmx-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-matoza-mariscos-cdmx-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/la-matoza-mariscos-cdmx.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mariscos La Matoza is the kind of classic Mexico City seafood restaurant where the menu goes on and on, pulling from coastal regions across the country. Veracruz-style fish, Sinaloan aguachile, Baja fried fish \u2014 it&#8217;s all here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s located right next to La Viga Mariscos, the second largest seafood market in the world. Which means the fish here is as fresh as it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>A word of caution: <\/strong>this isn&#8217;t the safest neighborhood in Mexico City. If you want to explore the seafood market keep your valuables secure and stay aware of your surroundings. I visited with a friend from Oaxaca who was comfortable in the seafood section but hesitant about venturing into Central de Abastos. Use that as your barometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if you&#8217;re looking for incredibly fresh seafood and don&#8217;t mind venturing off the beaten path, Mariscos La Matoza delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1729462751404\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is the Seafood in Mexico City Fresh?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the seafood in Mexico City is quite fresh. Even though the closest beach is hours away, Mexico City is home to the second largest seafood market in the world\u2014right behind Tokyo. This market supplies seafood throughout the city, ensuring that the seafood restaurants in Mexico City always have access to fresh fish.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the access to fresh ingredients, Mexico City is a melting pot for Mexican cuisine, bringing coastal flavors into the heart of the country. From Sinaloan-style aguachile to Veracruz dishes served hot, Mexico City seafood restaurants showcase a diverse range of flavors. Whether you\u2019re craving ceviche, fish tacos, or a spicy aguachile, Mexico City seafood doesn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating Seafood in Mexico City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a surprising range of fresh and flavorful seafood in Mexico City.&nbsp;With options from Sinaloan-style aguachile to classic Veracruz seafood dishes, you can taste the diverse flavors of Mexico&#8217;s coastal cuisine right in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with this article as your guide, you&#8217;ll be eating at the best seafood restaurants in Mexico City in no time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best seafood in Mexico City replicates classic coastal flavors that instantly transport you to the ocean. And I bet you&#8217;ll be surprised by the variety and freshness. Mexico City sits inland, but the seafood here rivals what you&#8217;d find on the coast. That&#8217;s largely thanks to La Viga, the world&#8217;s second largest seafood market,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":69350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[214],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mexico-city"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":214,"label":"Mexico City"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/best-seafood-mexico-city-816x1024.jpg",816,1024,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Julien Casanova","author_link":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/author\/julienne617\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":214,"name":"Mexico City","slug":"mexico-city","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":214,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":25,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":214,"category_count":25,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Mexico City","category_nicename":"mexico-city","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69304"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70692,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69304\/revisions\/70692"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69350"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culturestraveled.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}