"Mario’s is a tiny strip mall spot on Melrose that specializes in delicious Peruvian-style seafood. Their ceviche mixto is a heaping mix of white fish, shrimp, and squid that gets lightly cured in citrus and paired with boiled potatoes, steamed corn, and fresh red onion, making it a perfect size for sharing with coworkers at lunch hour (we’re looking at you, Netflixers up the street). Mario’s also has a fantastic crispy chicharron de calamares served with tartar sauce and pickled red onion salsa. It’s served hot and fresh from the fryer and goes great with either a squeeze of lemon or their ají salsa. Expect to see people hoarding containers of this spicy green sauce in their bags because it’s seriously delicious. You might even consider joining them. " - brant cox, sylvio martins
