David Flores is single-handedly serving up THE BEST Peruvian food in Texas. He is extremely tenacious yet incessantly modest, though there's nothing modest about these intense Peruvian dishes. It's an enigma as to how such a tiny truck can be the home of such impactful food. My husband is Peruvian. I love Peruvians. Therefore, I love Peruvian food. That's right... I've got a marriage certificate to back up my dedication to lomo saltado and anticuchos. So when I heard about Ceviche7 having food as good as abuela's, I had to experience the hype. The wait times are notoriously bad (as they are at all good Austin food spots), but what do you expect from a one-man show? To save time, we placed our order via phone, and David offered to call us when it was time to leave the hotel. At 10:45 pm, my hubby, kiddo, and I arrived to pick up our order: Lomo Saltado, Anticuchos (beef), Arroz Chaufa, and of course, Ceviche de Pescado. Everything was ready except for the arroz chaufa. The intoxicating aromas were too much to withstand. It was freezing cold outside, but with a cup of rocoto sauce in one hand and a fork in the other, I threw self-control to the wind. The lomo saltado (made with quality beef tenderloin) was more complex than the hundred I'd had before it. The anticuchos were well marinated, seared to perfection, and pleasantly tender, unlike the chewy shoe soles I'm used to. My two beef dishes disappeared in record time. As we waited for the fried rice, David surprised my daughter with some french fries and ketchup. Moments later, the fries had also disappeared, and it was time to head back with our arroz chaufa and ceviche. The arroz chaufa was delicious with its hints of peppers, cumin, and ginger... but the *real* standout was the ceviche. Stuffed to the brim, I collapsed into my hotel bed, completely flustered with anticipation... I just couldn't handle it. Still laying there, I carefully guided the ceviche to my face hole. Peruvian Mahi Mahi and lightly fried sweet potato sopped up the leche de tigre in a glorious way. The boiled sweet potatoes were sweeter and creamier than I could fathom. Yes, I devoured an entire ceviche in bed. Yes, I was in tremendous pain from the blatant gluttony. And, yes, it was totally worth it. David not only made me want to pack my bags and move to Austin, but he showed me what Peruvian food is *supposed* to taste like. If you come to Austin without visiting Ceviche7, you're doing yourself a disservice. read more

This humble food truck is a hidden gem! I went with a group of colleagues as soon as it opened and was so impressed by the work ethic of the owner. He was not at all intimidated by eight hungry people surrounding his truck. He kept us updated on our orders and really helped each individual in the group choose a meal that would be satisfying to them. I went with the ceviche...because duh! And I did not regret it one bit. I gobbled it down so fast that I didn't have time to snap a picture! Beyond the fact that I was hungry, the ingredients were so fresh and so well paired. I especially enjoyed the crisps of sweet potato. It was an unexpected but tasty addition. Every bite was as delicious as the one before. Not to mention, I was full when I finished my food. The portion size was perfect! Can't wait to go back and try some other options! read more

Guy in front of me started chatting and mentioned how his wife is Peruvian but her cooking is not as good as Ceviche7 so he comes here to eat Peruvian. That says it all right there! I was blown away by how good the Lomo Saltado and ceviche was. This is a spot I've been meaning to try and just had the first of many meals because I can't wait to frequent this often. Really nice owner who does it all himself, I came in at 10pm on a rainy Sunday so it was great to chat a little because he holds high standards and was nice to talk to. read more

Soooo good! I got the chicken fried rice, Arroz Chaufa. One of the best quality food truck items I've had. I loved the plantains in it too. I will definitely be going back to try the other items! Really great, chef! Perfecto! Mucho Amor! read more

Flavortown!!! Best Peruvian food I have had in a long time. The Lomo Saltado is a MUST. Ceviche is also off the charts delicious.

My teammate had been lauding this place for months before we decided to check it out. Though the service is fairly slow in a rush hour, consider that the truck is entirely a one man show. Even according to the Peruvian we were talking to, the food is authentic, high quality stuff. The pork belly sandwitch is hands down amazing. The flavor profile is Rich and creamy, even when I had the second half the next day. The fries were so crispy that they easily made an impression. I would have to say the ceviche leaned on the salty side and I wish it was more refreshing. This place is a classic regardless and I'm happy I checked our this obscure little truck with an amazing talent. read more

Ceviche7 - Porkbelly sandwitch with fries. Incredible! - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This truck does Peruvian good, which is somewhat new for me; but I'm guessing it's on the fast food side? All the dishes come with a side of steak fries (which are good don't get me wrong...). The food that I've tried has been pretty good. I liked the Lomo Saltado the best. The wait times are a tad long because this place seems to be really popular. read more

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Had every intention of getting something. I pulled up, scanned the menu and watched the guy in the trailer touch EVERYTHING without gloves. Reached his hand into a bag of corn, NO GLOVES, a bag of potatoes, NO GLOVES! Didn't even bother to wash his hands. Yea I'm good. Let Someone else get sick. That's definitely a health violation. I don't care how many reviews the places has or how good the food is. read more

This is a must whenever we visit Austin. We stumbled upon this gem almost 2 years ago by way of Yelp. I had to try it since I was heading to Peru the same year. It lived up to the 5 star reputation then and now. Last year when we visited, we couldn't find the location... couldn't remember the street, etc since it had a food truck-like set up. Last night, I searched for Peruvian food trucks and found it again and saved it in the Yelp app so that we will always know how to find Ceviche 7, the luck 7 of all eateries. Chef David- such a kind and humble guy. I pray that his business grows and that he is blessed immensely. Fave spot! read more

Ceviche7 - Vegetarian stir fry... by Chef David. Delicious food, kind and gifted chef. One of our favorite spots to visit when in Austin! - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Lomo Saltado is indeed as amazing as everybody else on here says it is. Freshly made by their own chef, the beef with rice and fries covered in their own handmade spicy sauce that they make from scratch before coming to the food truck every day was just out of this world. They don't really have a big menu and I think they just use beef is all but that's okay. I was stunned enough by the meal to give it a 5/5. Came here twice btw and had the same thing twice so yea 5/5 is set in stone. Great pricing as well for the amount of food you get. read more

To summarize in a line- an unassuming affordable spot with bang on flavors. We ordered 1 pan con chicharron (pork sandwich) and 1 lomo saltado (beef stir fry with rice). Both came with a side of pipping hot steak style fries and a special homemade sauce which hit the taste buds. The pan con chicharron was all that I would want in a sandwich. The sweet potato crisps in it along with the dressings take it to another level. The flavor of the lomo saltado is unique, in a good way. The music and food takes you as close as you can get to Peru, while sitting in Austin. Hats off to the chef! Keep in mind: 1. Check the image of the truck and location, if it's your first visit. Easy to pass by unnoticed. 2. Orders take time. So be prepared to hang out. 3. Not much seating area 4. Definitely worth a visit!!! read more

Ceviche7 - Pan con chicharron - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got there right as they were opening for dinner. One guy running the whole show, and super friendly. Our ceviche and pork sandwich were delicious- super fresh. read more

David is the best! A one-may show, serving up the dankest Peruvian in the city!! The wait can be pretty long at times (one man cooking/serving it all) but if you show up early..you're in for a delicious meal and maybe some Peruvian history if you're lucky! Also, don't forget to try the hot salsa with the Lomo Saltado Sandwich :) Highly recommend! read more

Came from San Antonio just for the ceviche. This place is great and always hits. Come give it a try call i your order for a quick pick up

This is such a hidden gem near the University of Texas. Try the lomo saltado. The chef is always extremely kind and willing to give recommendations. For being a food truck, there's limited seating (a picnic table and some chairs), but there's usually good music going. read more

Came to the place as a friend suggested it. You can call ahead of time to order, or order at the window. Credit cards accepted. I ordered the lomo saltado and arroz chaufa. Both pretty solid choices. I miss Peruvian food and this def brought me back. There's a table for seating available and a couple of chairs. The owner is really friendly and makes everything from scratch. So your order will take a bit of time but it's worth it. read more

Ceviche7 - Arroz chaufa - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you want the freshest ceviche in Austin, this is your place. The owner David is super nice and truly cooks every meal with passion. While waiting for my meal, he had me try beef heart, super tender and seasoned to perfection. Don't knock it until you try iArroz Chaufa is also my new fried rice obsession. You've been warned. read more

Dragged my roommate to try this place. We both loved it. Amazing. We had the ceviche and the lomo saltado.

I'm so glad I found this spot! I'm Peruvian myself and the dishes prepared are always delicious and remind me of home. I usually come at night typically no wait but I always miss out on the antichuchos!!! I've tried almost everything- My go to is the lomo saltado with the salchipapas my boyfriend loves the arroz chaufa!!! Thank you so much for always cooking our food so fresh & w much kindness!!!! We appreciate you!!!! read more

amazing & delicious! Never been disappointed each time we come. Anytime we have family or friends visiting us from out of town, we bring them here to experience the great food. The Food is made with high quality ingredients and you can see the passion the chef has when he makes this delicious cuisine. Worth the wait ! read more

Hidden gem not very far from UT campus!!! Located behind the steel city pops (hard to recognized at first) and parking could be challenging. Ordered the veggie stir fry with inka cola. SO FREAKIN GOOD. completely distinct taste - familiar but different from regular stir fry. Plaintain adds some sweetness and the sauce is bomb. Will come back to try other stuff on the menu. read more

Ceviche7 - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came from Orlando Fl and found this Gem, I love Peruvian food this was by far one of the best.. Ceviche was excellent Veggie Lomo Saltado amazing. Thank you Ceviche 7 we will definitely come back again read more

Ceviche7 - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The owner is so helpful, kind, and funny. He really cooks your order fresh, so be prepared to wait (my group of three waited 40mins to get all our food). It tasted very delicious, flavorful, and authentic though!! There isn't much seating outside the truck. Maybe not good to bring big groups of people due to this constraint. read more

This place is a GEM!!! Super amazing food (we had the ceviche and lomo saltado). It was seriously SO flavorful and the ceviche is the best I've had and I live on the coast of California. read more

We aren't locals but stop by every time we are in the area, Lomo Saltado was delicious, he uses tenderloin so the meat is soft, juicy and delicious! Everything tasted fresh and he's very friendly and quick. Hope to be back soon! Thank you! read more

Ceviche7 - Best Peruvian Food - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came here for dinner on a weekday. Ordered the Ceviche de Pescado and the Lomo Saltado - finally found a great Peruvian restaurant in Austin! (and it's in a tiny food truck) First came the Lomo Saltado, which was delicious! The first thing that caught my attention was the orange sauce provided with the lomo, which was mildly spicy and mixed great with the rice and fries adjacent to the lomo. The meat itself was cooked very well, even if you don't consider the fact that this came from a tiny food truck - it was juicy and flavor-filled, with plenty of sauce all around it as well as the caramelized red onions and tomato. It had a delicious taste that wasn't dependent on the cilantro, but the little bit on the top improved it still. The steak fries were tasty and crunchy too, and the rice was a bit dry, which meant it absorbed the flavor of the sauce and adjacent ingredients. Following that, we had the ceviche, which was marinating since he started making the lomo - needless to say, it was juicy and delicious, with the raw fish and all the onions and corn having the same juicy flavor from sitting in the citrus. It used the real peruvian corn (choclo), which is larger and has a thicker texture inside. It was even garnished with the snacky, crunchy version of the corn commonly served at peruvian restaurants while you wait. Delicious, and again, very reasonable portions. For this dish, he asks how spicy you'd like it - we got mild, which was more than enough (unless you love super spicy thai food, in which case you can definitely go with medium or hot). Overall, being born and raised in Peru, I am very happy with the both the quality and quantity of the food, and the friendly service is a big plus. Both of the dishes we had tasted great, just like my family back home makes. Having finally found a good place for Peruvian food in Austin, I will definitely come back. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Austin. I came here with a friend not really knowing what to expect, but it completely exceeded expectations. Both my friend and I are vegetarian, and he made a vegetarian stir fry for both of us which was fabulous! The chef talked to us for a while about his life and how he ended up in Austin, and was very friendly/welcoming. The food did take a while, but he made everything from scratch after we ordered and it was totally worth it. If you want an adventure, I highly recommend checking this place out. There's limited seating and I can anticipate it getting quite busy, but you should definitely check it out. read more

Ceviche7 - Custom made vegetarian stir fry. It was incredible! - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have loved this space for years; my best friend introduced me to this place a while back. The food is some of the best I have ever tasted. Since I've moved to another far area in Austin, I am always sure to hit this up when I'm close by. The classic ceviche was my first intro to this cultural dish and I am always pleasantly surprised by the combination of textures and flavors. The owner and cook is a personable and kind person who cares about the quality of his food. I will continue to support this establishment! read more

This place was amazing! I can't say enough good things about it. Super quality and delicious food served from a little food truck. The guy who owns the place was super sweet and passionate about his food. Can't wait to go back and try literally everything on the menu. The fried plantains were soooooo good. I would order just a bucket of those if I could. Wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. 15/10 recommend. read more

Ceviche7 - Fried rice with pulled pork - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

5 stars is absolutely misleading. Although it's amazing that the owner can produce pretty tasty food from the tiniest trailer ever, having to wait 1.5 hours for your order definitely makes for an unpleasant experience (he told us it would be a 30 minute wait). On the food front, nothing we ordered was 5-star good (3 to 4 depending on dish). Either people don't know what the hell great Peruvian food tastes like or they're willing to sweep all the negative bits under the rug because of the humbleness of this business. **changing from a 3 to a 2. The ceviche was definitely overcooked from the citrus, mushy from probably sitting around in lemon juice for way too long. And these overcooked sweet potato slices are definitely inferior to the big/soft traditional sweet potato wedges in ceviche should taste like. read more

This is the best Peruvian Ceviche I've ever eaten and I highly recommend David and his beautiful practice! The best Lomo, the best fries. Anyone who tries to complain about the wait time has never eaten genuine food. If you don't want to wait, go eat a Big Mac. read more

5 star for a good reason. Food is amazing. We ordered the ceviche which was on point. The steak and rice was amazing.

Although I'm no expert on Peruvian cuisine, Ceviche 7 has never failed to delight! The chef, David, is an extremely friendly guy - you can tell that he really puts his heart into putting your meal together. I ate the anticucho and was pleasantly surprised at how much food I got for just $4.50. My friends ate the arroz chaufa and the pan con chicarron and loved it! Make sure you have ample time if you choose to eat here. Since David does all the cooking himself from a tiny trailer, wait time for food can range from 20-45 minutes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but are shorter during the week. Further, there isn't too much seating space (one large bench and table, and a couple of chairs), so this might not be ideal for eating out with a group of friends. Lastly, there's a big grove of bamboo next to the trailer that is home to hoards of mosquitos. Put some bug spray on if you intend on sitting there during a summer evening! read more

Ceviche7 - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is the best fried rice I've ever had!!! I can't describe how amazing this meal was! The owner was so sweet and clearly put a lot of love into our food which was much appreciated. Cannot recommend enough! read more

This guy cooks in about 4 square feet and produces some delicious and authentic Peruvian food. This place is worth a trip to check out. We had the ceviche and pan con chicharrón plus two inca colas (because Peru). The sandwich was huuuge and delicious. We left very full and happy. read more

Ceviche7 - Ceviche. It was pretty darn good. - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Really incredible ceviche. Jam-packed with flavor, perfectly prepared, and perfectly seasoned. Ceviche7 has rocketed into my top favorite food trucks. read more

The best Lomo Saltado I've had outside of Peru, I feel like I'm back in Arequipa. Better than Gaston Ocurio 100% read more

Ceviche7 - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best Lomo Saltados in Austin, by far! And the owner is always so very kind! It is great for pickup but also has a few seats available. read more

We tried this hidden gem and found authentic and delicious ceviche, delicious with real choclo and just the right amount of spice. Wow!

I'm writing this around Christmas, so first, a small holiday bonus. Sing along if you want: "Away in a trailer, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Yelper laid down His sweet head. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to trailers, to eat with Thee there." And now the review: ***** POP QUIZ ***** 1. What's with this surge of Peruvian lately? 2. Would I know good Peruvian from bad? 3. Is this Chef David guy putting out good stuff? ***** ANSWERS ***** 1. Dunno. 2. Nope. 3. Oh gosh yes. I do know Lomo Saltado is pretty much Peruvian Cantonese, and for $9.20 here, you're getting beef tenderloin stir-fried with onions & tomatoes, over a mound of rice & steak fries. A remarkable Huancaína sauce that I thought was for fry dipping, but Chef David said mix it up with everything. It's pretty potent stuff. There are only ten different menu items, we can do all of them in three visits, and your shower is bigger than this guy's trailer. It's pretty amazing what he's doing in there. I'm going to bring us some real plates & cutlery. read more

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