Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen - Long Beach

Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen offers a culinary road trip through Mexico in Long Beach, specializing in fresh mariscos, innovative ceviches, and regional tacos inspired by Federal Highway 15’s diverse culinary landscape. Led by Chef Cesar Sanchez and co-owner Richard Mosqueda, this restaurant was born from their shared journey along Mexico’s primary north-south highway, experiencing everything from grilled red snapper in Nayarit to black ceviche in Sinaloa. Signature taco offerings include Tacos de Papa ($31.05) with house carnitas, Tacos Ahogados Estilo Jalisco ($28.75), and Tacos Perrones featuring shrimp and fish Tijuana-style ($20.70). Their standout Aguachile Ruta 15 ($17.25) and Traditional Shrimp Ceviche showcase the restaurant’s mariscos expertise, while unique items like Mini Tacos De Canasta Chilangos ($31.05) bring authentic Mexican street food to Long Beach. The bigger kitchen space allows them to make syrups for their house-made raspados by roasting coconuts, tamarind, and pecans, while their miche-aguas come in pineapple, horchata, or cucumber lime varieties. Reviewers consistently praise the “delicious food” and “friendly service,” particularly highlighting the chile negro aguachile and shrimp cocktail. With “fresh, locally sourced ingredients” and “exceptional service,” this Long Beach destination celebrates “the rich flavors of Mexican gastronomy.”