Ceviche
Fresh raw fish or shrimp cured in lime juice until opaque, mixed with tomato, cucumber, white onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and avocado. Served with tostadas.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- fresh fish (tilapia, sea bass, or snapper) or shrimp (Shellfish)
- lime juice
- tomato
- cucumber
- white onion
- cilantro
- jalapeño
- avocado
- tostadas
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- Maggi seasoning sometimes added (wheat)
- some versions mix fish and shrimp (two allergens)
- tostadas may be from shared fryers
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in standard ceviche.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffCeviche is naturally gluten-free but Maggi seasoning (wheat) is sometimes added. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in ceviche.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in ceviche.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionShrimp ceviche and mixed ceviche contain shellfish. Even 'fish' ceviche may share equipment with shrimp.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in ceviche.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish ceviche contains raw fish cured in lime. Shrimp-only versions are fish-free but verify.
Soy-Free
Check with staffMaggi seasoning (contains soy) is sometimes added. Verify with restaurant.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in ceviche.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains fish or shellfish.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in standard ceviche. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Ceviche is naturally gluten-free but Maggi seasoning (wheat) is sometimes added. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in ceviche. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in ceviche. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Shrimp ceviche and mixed ceviche contain shellfish. Even 'fish' ceviche may share equipment with shrimp. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in ceviche. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish ceviche contains raw fish cured in lime. Shrimp-only versions are fish-free but verify. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Maggi seasoning (contains soy) is sometimes added. Verify with restaurant. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in ceviche. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains fish or shellfish. |
Key risk: Ceviche's allergen profile depends entirely on the protein used. Shrimp ceviche is shellfish. Fish ceviche is fish. Mixed ceviche (ceviche mixto) contains both plus sometimes octopus (shellfish). The 'cooking' is done by lime juice acid, not heat. Some recipes add Maggi for umami, introducing a hidden wheat allergen.
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