Taste a bite of Peru at one of these eateries in Las Vegas serving authentic ceviche for less than $30.
Ceviche is the national dish of Peru, but you can enjoy it at authentic Peruvian restaurants throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
While Latin American countries—including Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama—have native iterations of this delicious fish dish, the seafood appetizer originally dates back 2,000 years to Peru’s Pacific coast. First marinated in acidic fruit juices, it evolved with the introduction of Spanish limes, followed by immigration from Japan in the 19th century.
Traditional Peruvian ceviche is made with white seawater fish, cured in a marinade of lime juice mixed with sliced onions, chili peppers, salt, and the fish’s juice, then served with corn and sweet potato. The marinade, known as leche de tigre or “tiger’s milk,” is considered a traditional hangover cure.
As South America’s third-largest country, Peru has a diverse culinary scene, reflecting a mixture of Indigenous, Spanish, African, and Asian influences. Its capital city, Lima, is considered a global culinary destination.
Along with finding ceviche in Las Vegas, some other signature dishes you might expect to find at a local Peruvian restaurant include lomo saltado (stir-fried beef), pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken), aji de gallina (chicken stew), causa (mashed yellow potatoes seasoned with lime juice and yellow chili pepper), anticuchos (skewered meat), and arroz con mariscos (rice cooked with seafood).
Ready to give Peruvian ceviche a try? From authentic to avant-garde, here are seven of the top spots for Peruvian ceviche in Las Vegas for under $30.
Lima Limon
222 S. Decatur Blvd.
Fan favorite Lima Limon is a modern Peruvian bistro with comfy booths and table seating, a full bar, and colorful murals, art, and decorations reflecting Peruvian culture. The menu includes the country’s classic comfort dishes, Peruvian sodas like Inka Cola and Kola Inglesa, and eight different types of ceviche ($20-$29). Reviewers on Yelp call this restaurant a hidden gem with large portions and tasty food for “serious eaters.” The leche de tigre had one reviewer “licking my fingers.”
Inka’s Golden Peruvian Cuisine
3480 S. Maryland Pkwy.
A fast-casual Peruvian joint in the colorful food court at El Mercado in the Boulevard Mall, Inkas Golden serves heaping portions of classic and lesser-known Peruvian favorites, including ceviche ($17-$25), drinks, and desserts. The restaurant is helmed by Peruvian chef Silvia Jimenez, who sources many ingredients straight from Latin America. Come on the weekend for a chance to enjoy live Latin music while you eat.
Peru Chicken
2319 S. Eastern Ave.
Praised on Google for having “off the charts” ceviche in Las Vegas, Peru Chicken is an intimate restaurant opened in 2013 by a chef from Chimbote in Northern Peru. Original recipes are made from scratch, and many of the ingredients come from South of the Border. The restaurant is tucked into a strip mall with cozy booths and table seating. You can dine in, order to-go, or grab something premade at the counter. Ceviche dishes are made with premium sea bass and range from $14 to $18.
Moia Peruvian Restaurant
2301 W. Bonanza Rd.
Fusion restaurant Moia Las Vegas blends Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions, a style known as Nikkei. It was opened in 2022 by a Peruvian chef with lifelong culinary experience. The restaurant serves signature dishes influenced by Lima’s top-notch food scene, creative cocktails, and nearly a dozen fresh ceviche variations ($18-$25). One Google reviewer wrote that eating here is like being “transported straight to Peru,” while a Yelp reviewer wrote it’s “a must-visit for ceviche lovers.”
El Toque Del Sabor
2501 E. Tropicana Ave., Ste. 2
Offering a full menu of Peruvian favorites, including ceviche ($22-$25), El Toque Del Sabor is a vibrant restaurant with large televisions, live entertainment, and a popular happy hour for food and drinks. On Friday nights, guests enjoy karaoke. On Saturday nights, the restaurant transforms into a dance club with live salsa and Latin music, energizing the crowd.
Mi Carboncito Peruvian Food
6679 Smoke Ranch Rd.
Fast-casual Mi Carboncito is described by Yelp reviewers as “casual and neighborly,” with a great green sauce and authentic ambiance. Enjoy traditional Peruvian recipes passed down through generations, including the classic ceviches ($25-$27). The small dining area is decorated to reflect Peru’s rich culinary heritage.
Sushisamba
3327 Las Vegas Blvd S.
With locations in the UK, US, Middle East, and Asia, Sushisamba fuses the flavors of three countries—Japan, Brazil, and Peru. The Las Vegas Sushisamba is located inside the bustling Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip, making it a fun and touristy outing. The menu’s creative assortment of tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and white fish “seviches” incorporates traditional ingredients like onion, sweet potato, and corn with unconventional twists like seaweed, sesame, wasabi peas, macadamia, and pomegranate leche de tigre ($22-$25).
