La Cevicheria

What La Cevicheria does

La Cevichería is a privately held, owner-operated seafood restaurant founded by Chef Jorge Escandón in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The restaurant operates a single dine-in location at Calle Stuart No. 7-14 in the historic Barrio San Diego neighborhood of the walled city, open daily from 12:00 to 23:00, and does not offer delivery, takeaway, or third-party platform distribution. Its culinary focus is ceviche and Caribbean-influenced seafood, presented with international technique and whimsical, themed restaurant décor.

The menu is broad for a single-location restaurant and is organized into ceviches, signature dishes (notably the Volcán de Mariscos at COP 250,000 and Parrillada de Mariscos at COP 320,000), rice dishes including paellas and arroz negro, fire-grilled seafood, salads, appetizers, casual "Seafood Fast Food" items, desserts, and a comprehensive beverage program spanning cocktails, wines, spirits, and beers. Pricing is unit-based pay-as-you-go in Colombian pesos, with main dishes ranging from COP 65,000 to COP 320,000 and lobster/specialty items priced by weight.

The business model is direct-to-consumer fine-dining restaurant sales, serving two co-primary segments: tourists visiting Cartagena's historic center and local fine-dining patrons. Marketing is conducted through Instagram (@lacevicheriacartagena), Google Maps listings, and WhatsApp reservations. The restaurant carries significant brand recognition derived from an Anthony Bourdain visit and a 2023 ranking as the #2 restaurant in Colombia by food authority Tulio Zuluaga, both of which are actively leveraged in its marketing. There is no evidence of external investment, multiple locations, franchising, or parent-company ownership.

Name

La Cevicheria

Legal name

La Cevichería

Website

https://lacevicheriacartagena.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

La Cevichería is a privately owned Colombian seafood restaurant in Cartagena's historic San Diego neighborhood, founded by Chef Jorge Escandón, specializing in ceviches, signature seafood dishes, and Caribbean-influenced cuisine served dine-in to tourists and local patrons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Restaurant / Fine Dining

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

Keywords

• Colombian seafood restaurant
• Ceviche specialty cuisine
• Caribbean fusion dining
• Fine dining experience
• Restaurant dine-in service

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartagena de Indias

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Traditional restaurant revenue from serving prepared food and beverages to dine-in customers. Revenue generated from food items (ceviches, seafood dishes, rice plates, appetizers) and beverages (cocktails, wines, beers, non-alcoholic drinks).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

La Cevichería operates a dine-in seafood restaurant in Cartagena's San Diego neighborhood, preparing and serving Colombian Caribbean cuisine centered on a wide range of ceviches, rice dishes, fire-grilled seafood, appetizers, salads, desserts, and an extensive cocktail, wine, beer, and spirits program. The offer targets both tourists visiting the historic walled city and local fine-dining patrons, with pricing in Colombian Pesos and dishes such as Volcan de Mariscos, Diosa del Mar, and signature lobster ceviches as flagship items.

Product overview

La Cevichería is a traditional Colombian seafood restaurant located in Cartagena's historic San Diego neighborhood, founded by chef Jorge Escandón. The restaurant specializes in authentic ceviche and Caribbean-inspired seafood cuisine, offering a diverse menu that includes signature ceviches, rice dishes (paella, arroz negro, soupy rice variations), fire-grilled seafood, salads, appetizers, desserts, and an extensive bar program featuring cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers. The restaurant gained international recognition after being visited by Anthony Bourdain and was ranked among the top restaurants in Colombia by food critic Tulio Zuluaga.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ceviches Signature ceviche dishes including shrimp, octopus, coconut and lime fish, Peruvian-style with leche de tigre, lobster, Colombian, and Mexican Reloaded ceviches; offered in multiple size variants and served to dine-in customers at the Cartagena restaurant.
• Cevicheman Signature Specials Signature specialty dishes including Volcan de Mariscos (seafood volcano in clay pot), Parrillada de Mariscos (seafood grill with lobster), Paella Frutos del Mar, and Arroz Meloso Diosa del Mar; flagship premium offerings at the Cartagena location.
• Rice Dishes (Arroces) Rice-based dishes including seafood paella, Paella Tropical Mulata, Arroz Negro (black squid ink rice), Arroz Caldoso (soupy rice with prawns), Arroz Vietnamita, and Providence King Crab Rice.
• From Our Fires (De Nuestros Fuegos) Fire-cooked main courses including Octopus with Peanut Sauce, Catch of the Day fillet, lobster preparations (whole lobster priced by weight, langostinos), and Supreme of Supremes.
• Appetizers (Entradas) Appetizer dishes such as Tostones Madre Teresa, Miss-Celanea de Ceviches (ceviche trio), and Camarones a la Diabla, served as starters at the restaurant.
• Salads (Ensaladas) Salad offerings including Menorquina (mixed greens with octopus, shrimp, and squid) and Vegetariana Leti (smoked eggplant with buffalo bocconcini and roasted peppers).
• Seafood Fast Food (Comida Rápida del Mar) Casual seafood items including Sea Hot Dog (shrimp sausage), Fish Sandwich, and Sea Burger (shrimp burger), positioned as approachable seafood options.
• Desserts (Postres) Dessert menu including House Dessert (guava with melted mozzarella), Agua y Manto (golden berries compote), Chocolate Volcano (lava cake), and Melter in Temptation (plantain with coconut crumble).
• Cocktails (Cócteles) Cocktail menu featuring house cocktails (Blas Ileso, Coco Loco Ceviche Man, Mojito de Albahaca), Sangria de Pescadores, and premium classics (Margarita Patron, Moscow Mule, Aperol Spritz).
• Spirits (Tragos) Extensive spirits selection covering whisky (Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Glenfiddich 12 Years), gin (Hendrick's, Bombay), rum (Quimbaya Artesanal, Dictador, La Hechicera), vodka (Tito's, Ketel One), tequila and mezcal (Patron, Don Julio, Mezcal Amores), and aperitifs.
• Beers (Cervezas) Beer selection including domestic (Club Colombia Dorada), imported (Stella Artois, Corona), and craft beers (Heroica Rubia, IPA 13 Pesos, BBC Rubia Miel).
• Wines (Vinos) Wine selection including whites (Salentein Portillo Sauvignon Blanc, Danzante Pinot Grigio), rosados, tintos (La Maldita Garnacha), and sparkling wines (Oro Veneto Prosecco, Juve Y Camps Cava).
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Sin Alcohol) Non-alcoholic drinks including natural juices (mandarin, corozo), lemonades (coconut, basil, cerezada), imported and national waters, ginger beer, and coffee/tea.
• Dine-In Restaurant Service On-premises dining service at Calle Stuart No. 7-14, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, open Monday-Sunday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM; the overarching service in which all menu items are delivered to seated guests.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mercado de BazurtominorOthersOwner Jorge Escandón accompanied Anthony Bourdain on a tour of Mercado de Bazurto, Cartagena's major local market. This collaboration showcased authentic local ingredients and culinary culture, but appears to be an informal relationship rather than formal partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Club de Pesca Cartagena: Iconic seafood restaurant located on the bay in Cartagena, Colombia. Directly comparable as a high-end seafood-focused dining experience serving both tourists and locals in the same city.
• Celele Cartagena: Contemporary Cartagena restaurant celebrating Colombian Caribbean ingredients via a tasting-menu format. Comparable in its chef-driven, regionally-focused fine-dining model and its appeal to culinary tourists visiting Cartagena.
• 1621 Restaurante (Casa de la Marquesa): Upscale restaurant in Cartagena's historic center offering refined Colombian cuisine. Comparable as a destination fine-dining venue competing for the same tourist and local high-end clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Leo Cocina y Cava: Long-standing Bogotá restaurant led by chef Leonor Espinosa, recognized among Latin America's 50 Best. Comparable as a celebrated Colombian chef-led destination with a similar narrative around local ingredients and cultural storytelling.
• Pujol (Mexico City): World-renowned Mexican fine-dining restaurant. Comparable as a chef-led Latin American destination restaurant that has built international brand recognition through media exposure and culinary storytelling.
• El Cielo Bogotá: Celebrity-chef-driven restaurant in Bogotá known for elevated Colombian cuisine. Comparable as a chef-led, nationally recognized Colombian fine-dining concept with a similar premium positioning and brand-led identity.
• Harry Sasson: Long-established Bogotá fine-dining institution. Comparable as a high-end Colombian restaurant with premium pricing, full bar program, and a focus on elevated local cuisine.
• La Mar (by Gastón Acurio): Internationally recognized Peruvian cebichería concept with multiple locations. Comparable as a celebrity-chef-led ceviche/seafood restaurant brand operating at premium price points across Latin America.
• Andrés Carne de Res: Iconic Colombian restaurant/entertainment concept with multiple locations. Comparable as a nationally famous Colombian restaurant brand with strong brand recognition and the ability to attract both tourists and locals at scale.

Regional players

• Carmen Medellín: Celebrity-chef restaurant in Medellín inside the Casa San Agustin hotel. Comparable as a Colombian chef-driven, regionally inspired fine-dining concept with international media exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lacevicheriacartagena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-cevicheria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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