Florida Famous Foods: Order Ceviche at These Spots

Ceviche is a Latin dish that highlights two ingredients Florida has in abundance. Citric acids in lemons, limes, and oranges "cook" raw fish and seafood for a bright, refreshing flavor. Our real estate agents find Florida's famous food at these amazing local restaurants.

• El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine - 5675 N. Atlantic Ave., #110, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
  As a championship diver and longtime spearfisher, Chef Bruno developed an incredible knowledge of seafood. After operating a successful restaurant in Lima for many years, Bruno brought El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine to the area near Cocoa Beach homes for sale. The menu includes five types of ceviche, served with sweet potato, lettuce, and corn nuts. Hours are 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
  
  
• PeruRican Ceviche - 1119 S. 14th St., Leesburg, FL 34748
  PeruRican Ceviche creates such spectacular versions of Florida's famous food that they put it right up front in their name. Turn up the heat with the spicy option for an extra kick. In addition to ceviche, the restaurant features Peruvian-Puerto Rican fusion dishes such as mofongo, stuffed fried plantains, and pumpkin cream soup. PeruRican Ceviche is carryout only, so place an order online for pickup after viewing Leesburg homes for sale. Hours are 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
  
  
• Ceviche Mix - 426 Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787
  Ceviche Mix is the only cevicheria near Winter Garden homes for sale. Their unique ceviche is a delicious blend of Peruvian, Guatemalan, and Mexican flavors. Choose from shrimp, tilapia, mahi-mahi, octopus, or a mix. All you need is a side of chips, guacamole, and salsa to complement your meal. Ceviche Mix is open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• Aji Ceviche Bar - 1436 FL-436, #1024, Casselberry, FL 32707
  How authentic is the food at Aji Ceviche Bar? It gets glowing reviews on social media from Peruvians who praise this restaurant, just minutes from Casselberry homes for sale. More than a dozen types of ceviche on the menu provide a wide range of variety. Customers rave about the olive sauce that adds a welcome touch of salty creaminess. Aji Ceviche Bar also gets high marks for its friendly and helpful servers, who are happy to explain the details of each dish. Hours are noon - 9 p.m. daily except Friday and Saturday when closing time is 10 p.m.
  
  
• El Rinconcito de Lima - 7300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216
  When you're touring Jacksonville homes for sale, be sure to make time for lunch at El Rinconcito de Lima. This unassuming food truck is serving up generous portions of top-quality Peruvian dishes for inexpensive prices. Get a different perspective on ceviche with an order of Leche de Tigre, a soup with bits of raw tilapia in a citrus-based broth served with onions and boiled corn. Place an order to go or enjoy your meal in the adjacent air-conditioned dining room. El Rinconcito de Lima is open from noon - 9 p.m. every day but Monday.

The eclectic dining scene is only one of the benefits of living in Central Florida. Learn more when you contact us at Watson Realty Corp.