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Mexican · West Valley · $$
Chopped fish or shrimp ceviche piled on a crispy tostada with avocado and cucumber, bright with citrus and clean-tasting
Mexican · Northside-Empire Gardens · $$
The citrus-cured foundation of any marisquería — look for a bright, acid-forward version with fresh fish and crisp onion
Mexican · Alum Rock · $
Bright, lime-forward chunks of white fish cured to tender opacity, piled with tomato, cilantro, and onion — classic execution at a fair price
Bar · Downtown San Jose · $$$
Latin American & Caribbean · West Valley · $
Poke & Raw Bar · Little Portugal · $
Chilled ceviche piled onto a crisp tostada — citrus-cured seafood with tomato, cilantro, and avocado that holds its texture without going mushy
Peruvian · West Valley · $$
Raw fish cured in tiger's milk with red onion and ají amarillo — the acid is sharp and the leche de tigre is worth drinking from the bowl
Poke & Raw Bar · Alum Rock · $$
Chopped shrimp tossed in fresh lime juice with tomato, onion, cilantro, and serrano — bright, clean, and properly acidic
Taqueria · Central San Jose · $$
Fresh shrimp or fish cured in lime juice with tomato, onion, and cilantro — clean, bright, and properly acidic without being watery
Mexican · Winchester Lynnhaven · $$
A generous portion for two, featuring lime-cured shrimp, poached shrimp, octopus, crab, and creamy avocado.
Mexican · East Hills and White · $$
Shrimp or mixed seafood cooked in citrus with onion, tomato, and cilantro — lighter and less spicy than the aguachile, good for those easing into the menu
Mexican · West Valley · $$$
Light and citrus-forward with fresh fish, red onion, and jalapeño — a solid starter that holds up well against the richer mains
