La Cevichería Restaurant

First and foremost is La Cevichería, located just off Plaza San Diego in the San Diego Section of the historic walled city.

This place shot to fame after Parts Unknown host Anthony Bourdain made a visit years ago but hasn’t lost any of its quality since becoming well known.

Although ceviche is easy to find in Cartagena, La Cevicheria stands out by offering a variety of options and generous portions.

A once little-known spot prized by locals, La Cevichería was given ample publicity in an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations in 2008. Cue the crowds but, thankfully, no real slide in the excellent quality of the food.

Each dish is prepared with panache, the octopus in peanut sauce is incredible, as is the black-squid-ink rice and Peruvian ceviche.