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Relaxed restaurant & bar serving Cuban fare & cocktails in a colorful, brick-walled space.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 223 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 528-2065
Website: https://cevichedsm.com/
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Reviews
Carbon7FD
A cute local place. The food was delicious. Our sever was friendly and very helpful explaining the menu. Would visit again.
… moreGreg B
Great service…thanks, Jae! The Cuban music and decor create a fun atmosphere! Oh… And the food is just like you find in Miami. There are many things on the menu to try…we will be back!
… moreMtZ Reviewz
A fun, uniquely decorated place that has great food and friendly service! The Cuban is pretty good, and not heavy on the bread. Thats a positive in my mind- better tasting meats and pickle spear with a tasty mustard that isn’t overwhelming. Has a patio for when the heat’s out, and nice, quaint indoor seating until then. The art is fun to look at. Humidor with cigars available too. Can you find Bigfoot?
… moreChad Smith
Ceviche is one of my favorites to go for date night. Best restaurant in Des Moines to get plantains (maybe the only place) you also can’t go wrong with their happy hour.
… moreJessica Menz
If you’re a paella lover, like us, check out Ceviche’s Cuban seafood (or vegan) paella! Tuesdays is a $10 special on paella. It was delicious, so much so that we ordered 4 of them. Different than a Spanish paella (not in concept but overall flavor), but still amazing. Served with awesomely seasoned plantains and bread slices, plump shrimp and a mix of other seafoods, this dish was fantastic. Definitely something worth not skipping out on, and would be great as take out, too.
Ropa Vieja: shredded beef and vegetables was very flavorful. Hard to beat the paella but we still loved it and all tried a bite. Flavor was on point.
Diablo Shrimp: spicy shrimp with tons of capers, if I could combine this with the paella I would be in heaven. Very different flavors, but the diablo shrimp was sooooooo good.
The latter two dishes came with an option of rice and beans or a salad. We opted for salad but they both came with rice and beans. No worries, a salad was brought out anyhow, which I loved but the others did not; tons of green olives, onions, avocados and peppers, this was definitely a “Jessica-style salad”!
Espresso martini was awesome. Really really good (wasn’t mine but I tried a sip and it was fab).
… moreRopa Vieja: shredded beef and vegetables was very flavorful. Hard to beat the paella but we still loved it and all tried a bite. Flavor was on point.
Diablo Shrimp: spicy shrimp with tons of capers, if I could combine this with the paella I would be in heaven. Very different flavors, but the diablo shrimp was sooooooo good.
The latter two dishes came with an option of rice and beans or a salad. We opted for salad but they both came with rice and beans. No worries, a salad was brought out anyhow, which I loved but the others did not; tons of green olives, onions, avocados and peppers, this was definitely a “Jessica-style salad”!
Espresso martini was awesome. Really really good (wasn’t mine but I tried a sip and it was fab).
Thai B
Stopped in for lunch with some co-workers, I love the ambiance and decor of this place. I could see myself coming in late for drinks and just hanging out. Looks like they have alot of wonderful cocktails.
I had the paella, it had great ingredients and tasted great. However, I was really hoping it had the nice crispy bottom. Overall, I am excited about coming back to their Cubano.
Went back for the Cubano and the Ceviche, needless to say I did not regret it. Loved the crispness of the sandwich with such great flavors. Didn’t know what to expect with the Civeche as I had never had this dish. It was good, just a little to tart for me.
You definitely need to check this place out and enjoy the ambiance and great food. Servers are great, check it out.
… moreI had the paella, it had great ingredients and tasted great. However, I was really hoping it had the nice crispy bottom. Overall, I am excited about coming back to their Cubano.
Went back for the Cubano and the Ceviche, needless to say I did not regret it. Loved the crispness of the sandwich with such great flavors. Didn’t know what to expect with the Civeche as I had never had this dish. It was good, just a little to tart for me.
You definitely need to check this place out and enjoy the ambiance and great food. Servers are great, check it out.
Eric Sørensen
Super cool spot we always meant to try but couldn’t. Very nice decor & layout. We took advantage of the Mojito special. We also had Yuca fries, Cubano, Pan con Lechon, Ropa Vieja & Flan
… moreMelinda
I have ordered takeout here and eaten outside with friends another time. I was disappointed both times. I was craving ceviche and this was the first place that came up. I ordered ceviche to-go the first time with tostones. It was really underwhelming. The ceviche here is salmon and shrimp that is barely marinated or seasoned with avocado and cilantro. Fatty salmon with fatty avocado in a “citrus” marinade that can barely cut through the oils. It tastes like there’s not enough acid or spices. The salmon and avocado take over the whole dish. I felt like I was just eating Crisco lard. The salmon just does not work. It’s not the ceviche you would think of if you’ve ever been to Central or South America. Ceviche is normally made with shrimp and whitefish and/or squid/octopus. The combination of these firm, mellow proteins soak up the tangy, citrus marinade which normally renders an exciting dish teeming with explosions of flavor. That’s not what I experienced at Ceviche either time. Not only that but the Cuban bread I got with the “ceviche” the second time was thick and soggy. This place is a no go for me. I love to support local, and I tried to give them another chance, but no. Just no. The other two entrées we tried are also over-priced and unremarkable. If you want large servings of real ceviche that is cheap, go to Isla del Pacifico by the capitol building!
UPDATE TO OWNER:
No one is asking you to sell cheap food. If you go through all of the negative reviews your diners are saying that the quality of food +/ service doesn’t match the prices. If you actually go through my reviews like other restaurant owners you can see that I’m happy to pay hundreds of dollars for good food. Making a slight against one of your competitors by saying that you won’t use fish from China shows that you lack emotional intelligence. And, in reading your response to other reviews that also shows. Being a restaurant owner requires you to be able to take criticism and use it to your advantage. People aren’t asking you to sell cheap food. People are asking you to do better. Not everyone is going to like your food. I eat, I leave reviews. I am not responsible for your actions or emotions. You are.
… moreUPDATE TO OWNER:
No one is asking you to sell cheap food. If you go through all of the negative reviews your diners are saying that the quality of food +/ service doesn’t match the prices. If you actually go through my reviews like other restaurant owners you can see that I’m happy to pay hundreds of dollars for good food. Making a slight against one of your competitors by saying that you won’t use fish from China shows that you lack emotional intelligence. And, in reading your response to other reviews that also shows. Being a restaurant owner requires you to be able to take criticism and use it to your advantage. People aren’t asking you to sell cheap food. People are asking you to do better. Not everyone is going to like your food. I eat, I leave reviews. I am not responsible for your actions or emotions. You are.
Omar Leos
If you want an authentic Cuban sandwich, then this is your place. Even the rice and beans were delicious. Love the atmosphere but AC was not working and it was a tad stuffy. Nonetheless I’d come back again.
… moreWJ
Felt like I was in Key West at a local Cuban restaurant. Great food, happy hour specials, and friendly service.
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