Shrimp ceviche
I’m a huge seafood lover, and lately I’ve been in heaven.
Last Friday, my friend Alice and I went to the market in Coyoacán, which supposedly specializes in seafood. (And they have interesting stalls that sell honeyed lime peel.) We found a cute cafe and sat out on the patio, and gorged ourselves on ceviche, seafood cocktails and smoked marlin tacos. After lunch I bought some of that honeyed lime peel. It tasted pretty much like… lime peel. Oh well.
On Saturday, hubby and I went to Contramar, one of the best seafood restaurants in the city. Half the menu is appetizers, which is great because you can try a bunch of stuff at the same time. We had the tuna tostadas, with a smidge of creamy chipotle sauce and crispy onions; the pulpo a la gallega, drizzled in spicy oil that cried out to be sopped up with a hunk of country bread; and the crab tacos, huasteca style, garnished with large slices of avocado. Plus we had wine. And bread. And a slice of fig tart for dessert.
During the entire meal, I felt like I was emitting rays of sunshine. I already told Crayton we’re going back for my birthday.
For the food porn lovers, there are more pics after the jump.
Our spread at Contramar
Have you checked out Don Asado’s since you’ve been in Mexico City? Really good, and pretty cheap, considering. There used to be one at the corner of Michoacan and Tamaulipas in the Condesa, but I think they moved to the Polanco. Can’t help you on the streets in the new address, but if you make it there, check out the pizzas–they’re great.
I have not been there! But I am adding it to my list. It sounds awesome. And my husband will like it because they have pizza. Thanks for the recommendation!
looks so yummy cocktel is my fav!