Last Friday the Better Half and I went to Ceiba for dinner. In short, it was delicious; I would go back; and I would also recommend it to others. I had a wonderful time, our server was attentive but not hovering and the food was flavorful and fresh. It’s dressy but not stuffy and that’s one of the things I liked that about it: relaxed ambience and romantic. They sat us in a loungey area away from the dining room, which was nice because it felt more private.
Now, the important part: The Food!
We started with two ceviche appetizers:
This is a shrimp cocktail ceviche. Even though it’s called ceviche, the shrimp is cooked with heat, not lime juice and salt.
The other appetizer we had was Yellowtail Ceviche. Also very tasty. Both are spicy.
Next we split an octopus salad. It’s topped with queso fresco (fresh cheese) and served warm. If I had to pick the best dish of the meal, this would be it. The server said he eats two servings of this as his lunch almost daily. Amazing.
This snapper was big. It would’ve been enough for the two of us if we shared it, but we didn’t know any better. Next time though, I’d order this dish again to share. It’s very fresh and went great with saffron rice. I love the capers and olives in there.
This was my entree, the red pepper tamales. I’d been craving tamales, the corn-y masa mash. If you’re eating out with vegetarian friends, maybe you can consider Ceiba.
And for dessert we had churros dipped in melted chocolate, although we were both so stuffed we could only manage a few bites. Next time, we’re sharing an entree and having that dessert!
wow, looks good… and pricey