Really cute spot with delicious ceviche. Great for a small group or date. We had a party of ten, and I think that was too many people for their kitchen to accommodate well - food came out really slow. That said, the ceviche and drinks were exceptional! Side note: I would pass on the chicken teriyaki - it was not what we expected (more like chicken tenders with soy sauce). read more

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Oh. Em. Gee. So good. Ceviche is my fave and when I came to Mexico I knew I needed my ceviche fix! Our resort had some ceviche and it was decent but just didn't have the broth and complexity that I crave. Found this place and walked a couple miles to get there when it opened. I was beyond impressed. The atmosphere is quaint and warm, service prompt and friendly. This is everything I think of when I envision the perfect ceviche even though the ingredients are a little eclectic. Like any good dish, they're perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. I can't wait to go back here. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Delicious! - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Always great every time I come. Get the Lomo Saltado or Pescado a lo macho! Perfect. read more

The most amazing ceviche I have ever tasted it! I ordered the fresh catch of the day and the octopus w/potatoes was the winner. I would come back every time I'm back to Playa read more

Cassa Ceviche - Grilled Octopus w/potatoes - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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My husband and I visited Cassa Ceviche for our anniversary. I went once before during my bachelorette trip and liked it so much I wanted to return. Upon arrival, it was pretty bare but we took this as an opportunity to have the restaurant to ourselves for our anniversary. The interior is dark, woodsy and full of nature. The only seating is outdoors. For starters, we ordered the beef filet-antichuchos. In addition, we were provided fried plantain chips. Both items were really delicious. We also ordered a classic margarita and the house speciality cocktail. For entrees, we had the hot dish-seafood rice with shrimp and mussels only. It was really good. It came out piping hot. To finish the night, we had the choclo cake with ice cream. It was unique, yet flavorful dish. It reminded us of sweet cornbread. The actual dining portion was great and tasty. The star deduction comes from the WiFi connection not working on the card reader, so we provided our payment in Pesos. As we were leaving, the owner ran out the door to let my husband know the amount he provided in Pesos did not cover tip he , although we paid over the amount of our meal. We took it as he wanted to be paid in USD; however, it was out of our control that his machine wasn't working properly and that was our initial intentions. It was annoying because you would have thought that we cheated him in our payment for the bill, but in actuality he wanted more tip. This part took away from our overall dining experience because we felt harassed and embarrassed, thinking we had not paid the right amount for our food. Overall, I can definitely suggest this place for the food side, but I hope they get their WiFi connection working properly to prevent this type of situation happening in the future. read more

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So glad we decided to try this place it was excellent!! This spot has a really enchanting vibe that's well decorated & romantic. This place will no doubt get more & more busy as time goes on. I feel like the owner of this restaurant is very intelligent & he personally takes good care of his customers. The food was wonderful & unique. If you're looking for a new experience & really delightful food/ cocktails- look no further!! We were in the mood for sashimi & ceviche so that's what we got. The tuna with passion fruit was my favorite dish it was sweet and delicious. My second favorite was the Mayan shrimp ceviche. We also got a traditional ceviche dish that was also delicious- kind of sour but it was my wife's favorite dish. If you come to Playa Del Carmen do not sleep on this place or you will miss out on a truly unique place. It was wonderful- highly recommended! Happy eating!! read more

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I've spent a lot of time in Playa, and this is one of the best restaurants around. Surprised it took me so long to check it out. The good: - nice ambiance (outdoor) - good value except maybe the drinks The excellent: - the ceviche of course--I ordered the classic - really enjoyed the starter as well, which was essentially sashimi - oddly enough really good sparkling water Definitely worth a visit. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Incredible dining experience with this chefs presentation and delicious flavors I would pay triple for this dining experience in the USA! We went on a whim and it turned out to be fantastic who could ask for more! Get the Cameron ceviche and they also have vegetarian ceviche for the vegan! The flavors and food are all fresh and homemade! We just ordered the chocolate cake which is an original corn cake form the Mayan's you will be disappointed in this place!!! read more

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Small kitchen run with love! An absolute gem--the perfect getaway away from the tourist traps on the main streets. Recommend sitting on the high table with the view into the kitchen and bar area. Spotless, everything was fresh, flavorfully seasoned and cooked to perfection. One of only of three restaurants to ever bring a real tear of joy to my eye at the end of the meal. (On this occasion, that came after the dessert had served as the perfect end to our night here.) We had a mix of anticuchos (skewers), ceviche and tried the pisco sour and a mescal cocktail -- and finished with a delicious sweet corn bread dish that was like a honey cornbread bread pudding -- served with house-made cinnamon ice cream. A+ (PS. I believe it's always worth asking for recommendations at places like this. They take pride and clearly have passion in their art here.) read more

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FUXS GIVEN = 5.0 ******************* Food = 5 Expertly crafted multi-cultural ceviches. Beautifully presented and although looked small were actually very filling. UX = 5 Outdoor artistic vibes. Modern and clean. Beautifully designed. Service = 5 Extremely good service. Our waiter was top notch. Can't wait to come back. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Pulpo - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Excellent! Excellent! We came as a group, and ordered all the ceviche, paella, octopus, Saltado beef pasta. And the dessert!! We all enjoyed the food plus the cocktails! Will definitely return. Thank you, Francisco and Edgar! read more

Delicious food and drinks. Cute restaurant, hidden gem. Good service. Definitely worth the price point read more

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I was hoping my 1000th review would be at Eleven Madison Park or The French Laundry or something. But alas covid has placed me in Playa Del Carmen, Mexíco with an aggressive count of affordable restaurants in my vicinity. I'm not the type to wait to write reviews. So here we are. This is a very good rendition of Peruvian seafood cuisine. I ordered the Pisco Sour to start. This is just a drink I suppose I don't enjoy that much. I found it more bitter and acidic than I prefer. For first course I enjoyed the Octopus Causa. This is a dish of very tender octopus over pureed Yucca. The octopus was excellent. The sauce was acidic enough to bite through the Yucca. For my main I ordered the classic Ceviche. I just found the dish a bit too limey/acidic for my tastes. But for ceviche it was very good. The octopus and fish were very tender. The corn bits added a nice crunch. And the complimentary plantain chips were also very crispy and complemented the ceviche well. Overall this is a great spot for Peruvian food. read more

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You can check out my full video of Cassa Ceviche on tiktok: official_kimmylicious_ Felt as if I was dining in a Michelin restaurant. The food tastes phenomenal!!! We ordered nushroom ceviche, classic ceviche, Peruvian ceviche and something else. Jamaica and Jamaica cocktail (hibiscus). Space is very limited, so reserve a table. I highly recommend coming early as they run out of menu items quickly. You can check their website for updated listings of what is still available. read more

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Peruvian style ceviche is the best! Cassa Ceviche is the cutest restaurant we went to during our trip. It's tucked away far from 5th, totally worth walking to or taking a taxi. The backside of the restaurant is covered in trees and has long wooden tables as well as huge umbrellas. The ambiance is perfect. Now to the ceviche. Amazing. We ordered the mixto, it was so good that we came back the night after and got it again. Super fresh seafood! The ceviche has a carrot or squash side and crunchy corn. The textures complement the seafood and make for an awesome dish. We also tried the octopus and their fish dish, all good, but the ceviche is the star here. Cocktails are pretty and delicious. Service was excellent. The price for the quality can't be beat. 185 pesos for the ceviche (about $9). The other dishes are a little overpriced IMO but the ceviche is sooo worth it. read more

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The food was amazing! The service was great! The cocktails were epic! The prices were amazingly affordable. It's one of my top places to eat in Playa! I can't wait to come back. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Octopus - SO tender! Que rico! - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

A little place set apart from the tourisy 5th ave. It fulfilled my craving for ceviches. I went there solo, the server was very friendly and attentive. The ceviche trilogy hit the spot, seafood was fresh and good amount of meat. I was allowed to redeem the free drink from yelp check-in, really made my night-it was delicious. Recommended here if you love seafood, bonus points English menu is available and credit cards are accepted read more

Cassa Ceviche - Craft beer and passion food margaritas - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Amazing vibe, service, food, and drinks 10/10 recommend! Must try if you're looking for something fresh and yummy.

Wonderful! We were shopping at the Mega not far away and starving for lunch. Hubby is always in the mood for ceviche, so we came here. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time, and received wonderful service. The food-amazing and fresh! Hubby had Ceviche Mixta and I had the Aji Gallina. Loved my meal (and had a lot left over, so we had it again for dinner another night). Hubby ate all his. We even got a tour of the secret little art gallery in the back (ask about it). This place is a bit off the tourist area, which makes it appealing to me, but if you are there-it's worth venturing to this hidden gem! Bonus: Free Wi-Fi read more

Cassa Ceviche - Complimentary soup tasting - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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We wanted to explore out of the main strip of food vendors so we walked a few blocks away from Quinta Avenida and gave Cassa Ceviche a try! What we got: Ceviche clasico Filet de res anticuchos Camaron anticuchos The ceviche was deeeeelicious!! The fish was fresh, the sauce was limey and had a tolerable kick, and the crispy corn really tied the whole dish together! Both anticuchos were flavored really well and were cooked perfectly. The added corn added hint of sweetness as well read more

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Great experience from start to finish. If you're a foodie like me, come here and you won't be disappointed. My girlfriend and I split tuna tartitio, classic ceviche, saltado and aji chicken along with margaritas that we couldn't help getting a few refills of. But back to the food...I was blown away at how fresh the seafood was and the depth of flavor each dish had. All around incredible food and great ambiance! Paco and Checo were also great and super friendly...will come back 10/10 read more

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This place is amazing. Everything is seasoned so well and the flavors are very unique. Drink menu is full of great cocktails. We went with a group, everyone ordered a different dish and they were all perfect. We were so impressed. Chicken Aji is delicious, Beef Filet is also delicious. Ceviche was perfect . Not to mention, the service is great and the environment is eclectic and beautiful. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Corn cake dessert - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Great food and service. I had the Mayan ceviche which was delicious. The drinks were also stellar. I had a passion fruit mojito and my husband had a mezcal drink with hibiscus and dehydrated pineapple. Fantastic! read more

LOVED this establishment. what a vibe. the service , ambiance, and FOOD were all spectacular. I can't stress the service and food enough. Will always return. Checo, our server was outstanding and gave great recommendations for food and drinks. Enjoy; you have to go! read more

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They over charged us. We were charged $160.00 for lunch and the charge our credit card $700. Review your bill!

My fiancée and I had a wonderful dinner here; I highly recommend it. The atmosphere is great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The fish was fresh and the dishes were well thought out. The cocktails (margaritas & a pisco sour) were delicious. We shared the Tuna Tiradito, seafood ceviche, teriyaki chicken & choclo cake. Personal favorites were the Tuna and the Choclo cake; they were out of this world! But everything was great. Also appreciated that this restaurant is not in a touristy area of PDC. Definitely go. read more

At first we were a bit skeptical as the restaurant was down a dark road at night but Casa ceviche was fantastic. We tried a bunch of different items on the menu and they were all great. Fish was fresh, and the flavors were all fantastic. Server was very friendly as well. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Absolutely amazing!! The food is crazy fresh, prepared at a fine dining level , for mid range prices. The cocktails weee also yummy. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Little restaurant that seemed like a hole in the wall favorite. The crowd was 50/50 between tourist & locals. I think reservations are recommended but we walked in around 8pm on a Tues & luckily got a table. Our server Julio was sweet & attentive. Highly recommend the octopus! Cooked perfectly & had a nice char on the ends/suction cups. The classic ceviche was a perfect appetizer. The fish tasted super fresh & the ceviche overall was very refreshing & light. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Classic ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

The best kept secret in Playa del Carmen!!! The Food is the best I ever had in Town by a mile!!! This Peruvian Cheviche place is simply amazing! The have very short menu but everything is very well prepared and seasoned. Fun fact, non of the staff is actually from Peru, but they really do great at stick to the real. If you like sea food and ceviche, this is a MUST. Located a little far from the Quinta Av. don't let the simple and not very inviting appearance of the location. read more

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Wow wow wow. If you are looking for good Peruvian food in Playa, look no further. My wife is from Peru and I have travelled there with her extensively, so our palates are pretty refined when it comes to Peruvian cuisine. We thrive on ceviche and anticuchos and so does Cassa Ceviche, apparently. Quickly I will note that we did try another highly rated place in Playa that sells ceviche. It was no contest. Cassa Ceviche is a little bit off the beaten path for most, but is well worth the stroll even if you are coming from further down the beach. We arrived around 3pm and were seated immediately. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasant. The setting is like a modern garden with outdoor seating that was permanently covered. It was a warm day in the peak of the spring break season, but we were very comfortable. Right away we were offered some plantain chips and little ceramic cups of cilcano soup. WHAT?! The soup was a perfect touch. I wanted more... What we ordered: For drinks, my wife had a chicha morada and I ordered a classic chilcano. I'm not a fan of chicha in general, but my wife liked hers quite a bit. I know chicha can vary drastically in quality, freshness, and flavor, so her stamp of a approval doesn't come easy. My chicano was bright and fizzy and had just the right amount of pisco. It was the perfect midday drink and a nice break from beers and margs in Mexico. My wife also liked it a lot so unfortunately I did not get to drink the whole thing myself! For food, we ordered the choritos a la chalaca, the anticuchos, and the ceviche clasico. I'll begin with the lowest point: the choritos. They were not bad. I would probably order them again. They were, however, a little lacking in the acid and heat departments. we added a little of the leche de tigre from our ceviche to punch them up again. I suspect these will improve quickly (this place has only been open a few months). The anticuchos: Wowzers. These were not hearts or other organ meats. They were something like loin on skewers. So, not exactly traditional, but you can get this variation in Lima. Three skewers of tender and juicy beef, right off the grill. These were perfectly seasoned and we knew when they were about to be served to us because the savory aroma filled the entire dining space. Mouth watering. They were served with some perfectly roasted potatoes which were honestly just as attractive as the beef. My wife and I battled for the last spud. Underneath it all was some sort of garlic aioli. It was an unexpected and tangy addition and really made the whole dish slap. I fought the urge to lick the plate. The ceviche clasico: Ceviche is easy to get wrong. More often than not, the limes get over-squeezed by a speedy prep cook with a lemon squeezer. This causes the bitter taste of the pith to make its way into to juice. So it takes special care to get all the juice from the limes while still treating them gently. There was not a trace of pith in this leche de tigre. It was just the right balance of heat (from rocoto pepper), acid, and salt. The fish was fresh and cut into cubes of about 1.5 cm. It was served with a dollop of puree'd (and not cold) sweet potato. When we try ceviche in a new place, we normally order only one order until we have tasted it first. In this case, the first spoonful barley passed our lips before we were flagging down our waiter for another bowl. We've had ceviche in Lima that does not rise to this level. We discovered this place on our second to last day here. If we had visited earlier in the week, we would have gone back a second time. It is that good. Go. Eat. Enjoy. Tell your friends. Please keep this place in business so my wife and I can return on our next visit to Playa del Carmen. read more

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I enjoy the grim decorum, particularly the human skull. It was mesmerizing to stare into those empty eye socket as I ate my crickets and tigers milk. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Everything was so so good. Place has a cozy and romantic vibe. Definitely make a reservation if you can because they are always busy. The night we went there was only one server so things were slow but worth the wait. All of the food was amazing as were the drinks (and strong!) read more

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I came here because I love ceviche and searched Yelp, turns out it was just down the block from where I was staying! The food here is AMAZING. A true work of art. They start you off with a little amuse-bouche, very classy. The plantain chips are addicting! Crisp to perfection with a touch of sweetness. I ordered the Ceviche Mixto and Pescado de la Macho. Both were delicious and exquisitely prepared. I would happily eat here every day! The food is very elegant though the vibe is casual, with a modern industrial craftsman ambiance so you feel relaxed. The head chef Fran is so nice, she came and spoke to me. She said the owner is from NYC. She also showed me a little secret art gallery in the back. If you're in Playa and enjoy fresh ceviche and seafood, definitely come here. I can see this becoming a hot spot for foodies soon! read more

Cassa Ceviche - Ceviche mixto- absolutely delicious! - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Everything I wanted and more! Fantastic environment and really great food make Cassa Ceviche one of my favorite "off the beaten path" restaurants in Playa. read more

Came here upon Yelp and TripAdvisor recommendation and WOW!! So worth it, unsuspecting on the outside, very much hole in the wall look. The food was phenomenal & our waiter Diego was so professional. My boyfriend and I love ceviche and must say this is the best we have ever had. Every dish had so much flavor and great presentation. The vibes inside are also very chill, laid back, and a bit romantic. read more

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Best meal of our vacation, by far. This restaurant is a little ways off the beaten touristy path and is worth the walk up. Fun vibe and fun ambiance with great service. Enjoyed a few fabulous dishes and drinks and pricing was extremely fair. Would highly recommend adding this gem to your vacation itinerary. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Catch of the day tiradito and nikkei ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Free cilantro soup at the beginning was delicious! Staff, atmosphere, and music was also great. I've been back a few times and every time I order a different ceviche- amazing every time! The tuna dish on the appetizer menu is also delicious. read more

Cassa Ceviche - Three different ceviches! - Peruvian Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

This restaurant is awful. The perfect five stars must all be fake. The ceviche was tasteless and the plantain chips were stale. And of course they added extra items on our bill that we didn't catch until we got back to the hotel. Do not waste your money here. You're welcome. read more

Fresh and tasty ceviche. Had Classic Ceviche with both dried and fresh corn and a sweet potato purée and the starter with passion fruit. Teriyaki chicken also tasty. read more