# Ceviche and seafood in San Diego

> Seafood that is treated as the main event, not just a filler for a plate of fried sides.

Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/san-diego/best-ceviche-seafood

## Places (28)

### 1. Tunaville Market and Grocery

Seafood market along the water offers a cozy atmosphere with a quiet vibe. It features a fresh, locally sourced selection of fish and shellfish, including dry aged tuna and excellent ceviche. Prices are reasonable, and the market maintains high cleanliness standards without dining options.

- Address: 4904 N Harbor Dr Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TunavilleMarketAndGrocery

### 2. Mission Baja Tacos

Small, charming Mexican restaurant with handmade tortillas and a varied salsa bar. Inside seating features traditional decorations like piñatas and mellow yellow lighting, creating a friendly, authentic vibe. The atmosphere feels lively and welcoming, reflecting a family-run, homely energy.

- Address: 3819 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MissionBajaTacos

### 3. Ferchaladas birria & mariscos

Small Mexican restaurant with cozy indoor and outdoor seating featuring colorful murals outside. Atmosphere feels lively and upbeat with good music playing, creating a friendly and festive vibe. The spot attracts people looking for authentic birria and mariscos in a casual, unassuming setting.

- Address: 2709 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Ferchaladas-birria-mariscos

### 4. Kiko's Place-The Seafood King

Food truck setup with loud Mexican music creates an energetic vibe where people crowd around folding chairs and picnic tables. The atmosphere stays casual and festive, making it easy to relax and enjoy seafood dishes. A self-serve salsa bar adds a customizable touch to the dining experience.

- Address: 1170 W Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Kiko's-Place-The-Seafood-King

### 5. Surfside Fish House

Casual restaurant with clean, bright decor and a cool San Diego mural creates a welcoming, chill atmosphere. Seating includes outdoor patio and bar options, with a lively vibe that can get noisy when busy. Offers affordable, fresh seafood with a serious focus on quality and variety.

- Address: 10585 Scripps Poway Pkwy Suite D, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/SurfsideFishHouse

### 6. La Jollita

Restaurant offers a relaxed beachy vibe with authentic Mexican energy and lively music that keeps noise levels comfortable for conversation. Interior features stunning, detailed decor and a spacious, dog-friendly patio. Atmosphere suits both family outings and date nights, blending cleanliness with uplifting design.

- Address: 1251 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LaJollita

### 7. Seafood La 57

Food truck setup with a covered patio and standing tables creates a casual, chill south park vibe. Spanish and reggaeton music play while patrons enjoy fresh seafood tacos and free fish soup. The space features bistro lights and a TV, offering a relaxed spot despite no indoor seating.

- Address: 2795 B St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/SeafoodLa57

### 8. El Viejón Seafood & Brunch

Modern seafood restaurant with large TVs for sports and a live DJ playing lively music creates an energetic atmosphere. The space feels welcoming and vibrant, attracting diners who enjoy watching games and socializing. Generous portions and affordable drinks complement the upbeat vibe.

- Address: 9837 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/El-Viejón-Seafood-Brunch

### 9. Mama G’s Kitchen & Sauces

Small space with colorful Peruvian decor and a friendly, homey atmosphere. Patio seating and a bar with TVs playing Latin music create a relaxed vibe. Authentic flavors and signature sauces complement a menu that feels like traditional home cooking.

- Address: 407 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Mama-G’s-Kitchen-Sauces

### 10. Ponyboy

Mid-century modern design shapes a small, retro American restaurant with poolside seating and a projector screen showing old movies. The atmosphere blends privacy and community under soft lighting, creating a relaxing yet lively vibe. The menu and cocktails reflect a clever throwback to 50s and 60s cuisine with modern twists.

- Address: 1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Ponyboy1

### 11. Robert's Jalapenos

Mini sports bar with indoor and outdoor seating offers a help-yourself salsa bar and free chips. Atmosphere feels cozy and welcoming with comfortable seating and lively music. Serves large portions of fresh Mexican food including all-day breakfast burritos and beer on tap.

- Address: 2169 Fenton Pkwy UNIT 102, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Robert's-Jalapenos

### 12. Kiko's Place restaurant

Small seafood restaurant with colorful decor and a lively atmosphere marked by loud music and street activity. Offers generous portions of highly praised fish tacos and ceviche at affordable prices. Seating is limited and can be uncomfortable due to shaky tables and crowded space.

- Address: 407 C St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Kiko's-Place-restaurant

### 13. Tuna Harbor Dockside Market

Pier offers harbor views with calming waves and distant city lights. Market buzzes with fresh seafood vendors and food stalls, drawing early crowds for best selection. Limited seating and parking challenges contrast with friendly atmosphere and varied seafood choices.

- Address: 598 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TunaHarborDocksideMarket

### 14. Karina's Ceviche Bar 'N Tacos

Small, intimate space with large front patio and picnic tables inside. Atmosphere feels laid-back and welcoming, with a market selling seafood on site. Patio offers a quiet spot to relax while enjoying fresh seafood dishes.

- Address: 1852 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Karina's-Ceviche-Bar-'N-Tacos

### 15. Tulum Seafood

Small Mexican seafood restaurant offers casual vibrant atmosphere with outdoor patio seating and a salsa bar inside. Tacos come in generous portions with fresh, flavorful fillings like fish, shrimp, and birria. Drive-thru service is fast, and the place has enough parking despite a narrow entrance.

- Address: 10631 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TulumSeafood

### 16. El Viejon Seafood

Seafood restaurant offers a casual, modern, artistic space with lively tropical music that balances energy and conversation. Seating is decent but limited, creating a cozy yet spacious feel without chaos. The vibe recalls a Mexican coastal atmosphere, enhanced by fresh seafood and authentic drinks.

- Address: 4619 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElViejonSeafood1

### 17. Harry's taco club

Outdoor seating on a street patio creates a hole in the wall vibe with a lively atmosphere. A bar with pool tables adjoins the space, offering two-for-one margaritas and other drinks. The spot draws crowds seeking highly rated burritos and tacos in a casual setting.

- Address: 4612 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Harry's-taco-club

### 18. La Corriente La Jolla

Small space blends French café and beach bungalow styles with beautiful decor and terrace seating. Atmosphere stays laid back and soothing, ideal for conversation. Guests enjoy authentic Mexican flavors and warm hospitality.

- Address: 456 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LaCorrienteLaJolla

### 19. Crudo Ceviche & Oyster Bar

Open concept design with outdoor seating creates an intimate, European-style bistro vibe. Loud Latin music energizes the space, while chic decor blends white, gold, and off-white tones for a stylish, inviting atmosphere. The outdoor window bar and street patio offer spots for people-watching and casual drinks.

- Address: 1608 India St UNIT 402, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Crudo-Ceviche-Oyster-Bar

### 20. Nautilus Tavern

Small American restaurant with outdoor seating and a friendly, relaxed vibe. Live music and a DJ create a lively atmosphere in the evenings, while multiple TVs show sports. The place is dog friendly and offers free video games for kids.

- Address: 6830 La Jolla Blvd #103, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/NautilusTavern

### 21. TACO CENTRO

Small Mexican restaurant with open kitchen and fresh tortilla making visible from inside. Atmosphere shifts from warm and inviting to loud music on busy days, with an outdoor patio offering a quieter option. Extensive salsa bar provides a wide variety of sauces to complement the food.

- Address: 539 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TACOCENTRO1

### 22. Mariscos y Miches El Patron

Neon lights and mirrors create a vibrant, aesthetic atmosphere with a friendly, welcoming vibe. Live bands and salsa dancing add lively weekend energy, while authentic Sinaloa-style seafood defines the menu experience.

- Address: 1320 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/MariscosYMichesElPatron

### 23. El Pescador Fish Market

Fish market and restaurant combine with fresh seafood display behind a glass counter. Outdoor patio lined with cacti offers a relaxed coastal vibe and spacious seating options. The atmosphere feels buzzy and inviting, drawing people who appreciate fresh fish and casual dining.

- Address: 634 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPescadorFishMarket

### 24. La Reyna Del Sur Mariscos 2

Seafood served from a food truck with freshly made condiments and large portions creates an open, lively atmosphere. Limited seating at small tall tables encourages standing while eating. Free seafood soup accompanies orders, adding a distinctive touch to the experience.

- Address: 4404 Texas St, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/LaReynaDelSurMariscos2

### 25. Karina's Ceviches & More

Outdoor seating includes sun-filled balcony and shaded benches with views of nearby streets and freeway. Atmosphere feels casual and lively, with some noise and a unique seating arrangement. Seafood dishes stand out as fresh and flavorful, attracting those seeking quality Mexican fare.

- Address: 3731 India St B, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Karina's-Ceviches-More

### 26. Johnny Mañanas Ocean Beach

Mexican restaurant offers colorful storefront and outdoor seating with views of the pier. Atmosphere shifts from quiet early afternoons to a lively vibe later, enhanced by Mexican music and a self-serve salsa bar. Affordable drinks include $5 margaritas and draft beers, complementing well-regarded tacos and burritos.

- Address: 4892 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/Johnny-Mañanas-Ocean-Beach

### 27. Point Loma Fish Shop

Open air dining with patio seating offers views of the harbor and a dog-friendly atmosphere. Multiple TV screens provide entertainment, while real silverware and plates add a touch of formality to the casual setting.

- Address: 1110 Rosecrans St #100, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/PointLomaFishShop

### 28. Baja Oyster and Sushi Bar

Seafood restaurant blends old school Mexican style with fresh sushi in a space featuring two bars and multiple TV screens showing games. Atmosphere shifts from quiet and family-friendly to busy and loud depending on time, with casual, fun vibes and music. Tables and chairs fill the room without booths, creating an open dining area.

- Address: 1912 Coronado Ave # 105, San Diego, CA 92154, USA
- Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/BajaOysterAndSushiBar

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