El Ceviche De Waldito
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El Ceviche De Waldito
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About
Features
CUISINES
Peruvian, Latin, Spanish, South American
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Northwest Side
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Hours
Open until 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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4.6
41 reviews
Excellent
33
Very good
4
Average
0
Poor
3
Terrible
1
Mangoroni
San Antonio136 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
We visited recently for a late lunch. We started with the super fresh ceviche and ate the lomo salteado and fried sea bass both with yummy rice. The chef clearly loves what he is doing and it shows. We just let him choose for us and we’re very happy. You will not be sorry you choose this place for dinner. Nothing fancy but the food is the star.
Written December 6, 2024
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maryp1n
37 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
What a perfect Sunday lunch surprise! Entering the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by Chef Waldito. The genuinely sincere welcome insured that our meal there would be wonderful. We initially had gone for ceviche, but Chef suggested we’d be missing an opportunity to turn away the $11.00 buffet. We started with soup, followed by melt in your mouth tender chicken, perfectly seasoned pork, 2 kinds of rice, beans, veggies. It was a taste treat and a bargain. We truly enjoyed hearing a out Chef’s adventure living in so many places and the conversations with other diners. The ambiance was similar to being at a friends’ get together. Great place. We are already planning a trip back there. Thanks , Chef.
Written October 4, 2020
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Rick C
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Extremely friendly staff and great food.
Arroz con pollo lunch buffet with a buddy of mine and it was very tasty and hearty. It was a very homey atmosphere and a must regardless of being a San Antonio local or tourist.
Written February 20, 2020
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Jgg78244
11 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Best Peruvian food in San Antonio, no matter what you order or if you get the lunch buffet, you'll enjoy it!!! We'll be back soon!
Written April 27, 2024
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Dennis n A
2 contributions
May 2020 • solo
Best tasting ceviche I've ever had . I'm from Miami and the Keys and it knocks them out. AAA service, won't b my last time here only place i will come to for ceviche!!!!!🤙👍👍🔥
Written May 11, 2020
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Benny A
11 contributions
Aug 2019 • friends
A group of us were looking for a place to eat and one suggested this place. What a pleasant surprise. I couldn't begin to tell you what I ate at the buffet but I couldn't wait to go back again for more. This place is a real hidden gem.
Written August 7, 2019
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Gary R
San Antonio11 contributions
Jun 2019 • solo
Stopped in to pick up lunch to go. Cubanos are my wife's favorite. Wow. The bread was light and crunchy. Chef Waldo puts the best ingredients on this Large sandwich.
He told me this originates from Miami not Cuba. Plantains were also very good. Try this place. Called from the house to tell him it was great.
Written June 7, 2019
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lonestarleia
Canyon Lake15 contributions
Nov 2018 • friends
Wow! Eating here was an amazing experience!! We will all come back. I have been to Peru and this cuisine was Fabulous! We had ceviche, lomita saltido, a buffet plate, yucca, Papa rellena, and a delicious dessert and delightful tea. The owners are incredible people, who give back to the community, and honor service members and first responders with reduced prices. Waldito has stories to tell, he's been a chef for many years. You will come in a customer and leave a friend! Don't let the area or strip mall dissuade you. We drive over an hour to get here, it was more than worth it. I look forward to eating here again and I very highly recommend it!!!
Written November 25, 2018
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OJM653
Atlanta165 contributions
Sep 2018 • solo
Came in just for the ceviche; Waldo had a buffet that I did not even tried. I just asked him to prepare me a seafood ceviche; it was fantastic!
Service excellent and Waldo was very entertaining.
I would highly recommended.
Enjoy!
Written September 8, 2018
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Leela F
Austin96 contributions
Jul 2018 • family
We found this little Peruvian restaurant accidentally. You walk in, find a table, and go up to where Chef Waldito is dishing out plates of wonderful braised veggies, rice, beans, chicken, and pork. Try some fabulous tea. Use as much of their home made hot sauce as you can - it’s delicious. Get a second plate. You will make the Chef Happy. Say thank you to his lovely wife who brings you tea, takes your check, and makes sure you are happy. Leave with hugs and blessings as you are now family. We went twice and it was wonderful both times.
Written July 25, 2018
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Alejandro B
Plato179 contributions
Feb 2018 • friends
This is one of my favorite places to eat for lunch. The Chef is a legit Chef! He takes great pride in his meals and you can tell by the taste. This is a hole in the wall located in a strip mall and is easy to overlook. I HIGHLY recommend going to this place for lunch. The Chef and his wife are super friendly! Good prices and excellent food!
Written March 3, 2018
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TravelingLady86
Los Angeles153 contributions
Oct 2016 • couples
Upon arrival, there weren't many cars in the parking lot, but that didn't dissuade us after reading the reviews here. I found it on Yelp and wanted to try this unique restaurant. So, I went with my other half and sat down in the very intimate ambiance awaiting something wonderful. As the owner came by and spoke to us for a little while to gauge our preferences, he was charming and enthusiastic about his love for food and his preparation techniques that he actually made me a vegetarian plate that wasn't on the menu. What a guy! It was great (although the hominy was a tad on the salty/bitter side) and I had no idea what to expect. My boyfriend loved his meat-based meal and I enjoyed mine (especially the plantains). It was a fun experience and I recommend for anyone to try out this Latin American joint!
Written September 3, 2017
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Leonard R
Oklahoma City24 contributions
Mar 2017 • family
Quality and service provided by Chef Waldo is incredible. My family received 5 star quality food for a 2 star price. The ceviche and lomo saltado was muy rico! Excellent. We traveled to San Antonio for a family vacation. I didn't expect to find excellent South American cuisine in Texas, however our Uber driver Juan from El Salvador married to a Peruvian recommended this restaurant for having the best Ceviche in San Antonio, he was not wrong. Don't pass on this place. Waldito is an experienced chef that has worked in many high end restaurants, you will see his fame on the walls in his restaurant.
Written March 18, 2017
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R8957KEdannys
Odessa17 contributions
Mar 2017 • couples
Came into San Antonio (45 minute drive) to use our groupon at El Ceviche De Waldito. They were supposed to open at 11am. We arrived a few minutes early. They did not open. At 11:20, I tried calling them. No answer. At 11:30, I called groupon and cancelled the Groupon and will get a credit back for future Groupon purchase.
Written March 4, 2017
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MartiJ W
Onalaska20 contributions
Nov 2016 • friends
I loved this restaurant. It is mainly Cuban food. They have a buffet they servevto you that has several options. I don't eat real hot food but my friend does and there was enough of a variety to satisfy us both. Make sure you try the soups. The owner/chef and his wife are more than gracious and really explained the food choices well. I do wish they had more dessert options.
Written November 15, 2016
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