The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Name: The Hummingbird Ceviche House
Address: 1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90026-2524
Telephone: (213) 929-9610
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (69)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-2524

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

In August 2024, Michelin & James Beard-recognized Chef Ricardo Zarate opened The Hummingbird Ceviche House featuring the Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine he’s best known for. In a charming space with a turquoise-quartz bar, The Hummingbird serves an irresistible bill of fare focused on fresh seafood prepared using Nikkei techniques elevated by California influences. The L.A. Times' Laurie Ochoa wrote: "...the service is caring and the food, including an aji amarillo hummus flatbread and sesame-leaf shrimp dumplings with tiger's milk aioli, is inventive and delicious. And...the Hummingbird is affordable." Diners delight in Nikkei hand rolls, delectable ceviches, small bites, hot dishes, desserts and house-made drinks. The Hummingbird was named one of The Infatuation LA's "Best Restaurants of 2024." NEW: Talented local musicians often stop by to perform on Tuesdays, and Saturdays. Close to Dodger Stadium and perfect for pre-game bites. Plus, as of June 1, 2025, Sunday brunch!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Peruvian, Japanese
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 929-9610
Website
https://thehummingbirdla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ricardo Zarate
Catering
Send an email to chefzarate11@gmail.com to inquire about catering
Private party facilities
This charming restaurant space seats 39 at turquoise quartz tables including 14 at the turquoise quartz bar.
Private party contact
Kim Rahilly: (310) 210-5968

Location
1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-2524
Neighborhood
Echo Park
Cross street
Alvarado St and Berkeley Ave (Parking is available on both streets)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The bus stop at N Alvarado St and Montana St is a 2-minute walk from The Hummingbird Ceviche House.
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

The Golden Hummingbird Experience
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The next-level chef-curated 4-course Omakase Dinner (according to your specifications)
The Hummingbird Experience
$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Chef-curated 4-course Omakase Dinner (according to your specifications)
The Platinum Hummingbird Experience
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The ultimate chef-curated 5-course Omakase Dinner (according to your specifications)

Private dining

Offers

And now, Sunday Brunch!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Starting June 1st, Chef Ricardo is presenting Sunday Brunch at The Hummingbird for the first time! With limited outdoor seating at round tables with umbrellas. Make your reservation now for the patio or air-conditioned dining room. Happy summer, everyone.

Salmon tiradito$17.00
Cucumber, aji limo paste, orange dressing, trout roe
Yellowtail ceviche tostada$18.00
Serrano, avocado, soy-ginger yuzu dressing
Blue prawn aguachile$18.00
Avocado, serrano, leche de tigre
Striped bass ceviche$23.00
Aji amarillo, tiger's milk, cancha choclo Peruvian corn
Roasted miso cod$20.00
Bubu arare crispy rice, aji limo pepper
Steak asada tostada$18.00
Avocado, cotija, aji sauce
Amberjack fish$21.00
Rocoto leche de tigre, roasted avocado, cabbage salad

SMALL BITES, SALADS

Grilled figs$15.00
Candied figs, arugula salad, goat cheese, whole-grain mustard dressing
Crispy-skin salmon salad$17.00
Avocado, serrano, mixed herbs salad, trout roe
Scallops' parmesan$17.00
Aji béchamel, amarillo yuzu dressing
Jumbo Australian tiger prawns$14.00
Yuzu Kosho, mixed herbs
Crispy rice nigiri$16.00
(2 pcs per portion)
Tuna seared with avocado
Aji ashes, soy glaze | Yellowtail with tomato compote, crispy rice arare | Scallops with avocado, Tobiko, sesame, torch.
Shrimp dumpling$18.00
Tiger's milk aioli, sesame leaf

HOT DISHES

Ragu de Costilla$25.00
Braised short ribs, house-made pasta, aji verde
Rigatoni pasta$21.00
Tomato ragu, parmesan
Squid ink spaghetti$25.00
Seafood mix, Sudado sauce, arare
Picanha steak$34.00
Pineapple-roasted salsa criolla
8-oz hanger steak$28.00
Tomato carpaccio, chimichurri

NON ALCOHOLIC WINES

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023$13.00
glass
Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023$45.00
bottle

OTHER NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Margarita Cocktail, Free Spirits$12.00
Athletic Brewing, Golden$8.00
Athletic Brewing, IPA$8.00
Athletic Brewing, Hazy IPA$8.00

DELTA-9 THC HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES

(and totally legal) Age 21+ | CQ Cannabis Quenchers delicious seltzers with a light buzz (less than 0.3% thc)

Watermelon-cucumber spritzers$12.00
(sativa)
Strawberry-lemonade spritzers$12.00
(hybrid)
Blackberry-lemon lime spritzers$12.00
(indica)

House Drinks

Purple corn iced tea$8.00
pineapple, granny smith apple, chia
Maracuya cucumber$8.00
chia seed

Soft Drinks

Inca Cola$5.00
Coca Cola$5.00
The Mountain Valley, Spring Water$10.00
1 lt
The Mountain Valley, Sparkling Water$10.00
1 lt

Desserts

Picarones (beignets)$15.00
kabocha squash, sweet potato, anise housemade fig syrup, pistachios
Chocolate quinoa pudding$15.00
poached berries
Strawberries sorbet$11.00
arare crispy rice

What 69 people are saying

The Hummingbird Ceviche House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hummingbird Ceviche House is a culinary gem in LA, celebrated for its "delicious food, generous portions, and great hospitality." Standout dishes include the scallop ceviche and short rib pasta. While the atmosphere is lively and energetic, the service is praised for being "flawless" with attentive staff. Visitors appreciate the "amazing flavors and friendly service."

69 Reviews

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Jack VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I fear Hummingbird has become the most recent victim of the LA restaurant epidemic where something new opens up, is amazing, gets popular, then cuts cost and dies. This was my third time and the first two trips were fantastic. But this trip, the service was slow, the portions were smaller, the food less flavorful, and they changed two of the iconic dishes that made Hummingbird iconic. Still good, but disappointing for the price point.
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Arianna
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, generous portions, and great hospitality
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Jason
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ordered the $75 chef’s choice tasting menu. Hand rolls were fresh and seasoned to perfection. All cuts of fish were sublime and sauces were spicy, tart and everything in between. We were told the menu changes quite a bit. We really enjoyed 4 out of 5 dishes. The salmon tiradito was a standout. They might rethink the squid ink spaghetti dish… it felt a bit out of place in the context of the meal. The picarones and strawberry sorbet desserts were yummy and not overly sweet. We also ordered the maracuya cucumber and chia seed house drink which was extrenely refreshing!
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chris
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent, warm service and delicious food to match.
1 person found this helpful
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Cooper
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food and vibes on the planet. While our server was amazing and knew so much about the menu, she did forget about us for a good 35 minutes after we had been served. Would have been nice to get checked in on a few times and easier to get our check. Overall, this is one of my favorite restaurants in La
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Marissa
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The Hummingbird experience is categorically not "omakase" style, which implies coursed out chef selected dishes. If you go with a group, you will be served family style, not with individual omakase courses. When we asked how this worked, as we weren't expecting this, we were just told the amount of plates we got as a group was based on the experiences we chose, with little further explanation (no clue what would've happened if we had selected different price levels). Additionally, things like handrolls and sushi are incredibly hard to share, so we ended up just picking who got what instead of a little taste of everything, which was a bummer. That being said, the quality of fish was great, and the food was good and worth the value, though it would have been nice to have access to things like straws and knives that make eating easier.
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Michelle
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and fantastic service !! Very attentive staff and the food was incredible - wish I could try the whole menu in one sitting !!
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Lissa VIP
Los Angeles83 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Parking is challenging to find, but when we went at around 5:15pm, we lucked out and found slots on the street. Don't be fooled by all the no-parking signs. We asked some locals who said nobody tickets you if it's a weekend. The place itself is small but cute. Our table area was a little cramped but the staff did everything to make us comfortable. They doted on us like anything! I really appreciated how patient they were with all our questions. The food is exquisite. It all looked like art. This is why I kept taking photos and videos. And it all tasted better than expected. You think you've tasted Peruvian ceviche? No you haven't. You need to try the ceviche that Hummingbird offers...it'll blow your mind. All those layers of flavors and textures make you feel like there's a party in your mouth. They even gave us an extra dish as a thank you for choosing them for our celebration. We were so grateful! I fell in love with the short rib pasta. Those noodles were made in-house and had the perfect level of chewiness. The grilled octopus was tender but crispy in some parts. The crispy ceviche was a revelation - crunchy and soft and sour and umami all at once. The risotto was chock-full of seafood. These folks don't cut corners - they want you full and your tastebuds delighted. We are totally coming back. Even if it was a drive from the Inland Empire, the food and staff were worth it. No other place will make you feel as welcome. This is an excellent addition to Echo Park and should not be gatekept. Do try the $60 per person tasting menu - you will not regret it and you will go home with your pants button undone because you'll feel so full. So much value for money!
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Leslie
Los Angeles6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing, the vibes at the restaurant are great. Just a heads up they only serve nonalcoholic beverages. The food was tasty, but nothing to write home about, but definitely something to experience at least once.
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Rodolfo VIP
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and great vibe! Small restaurant with big impressions. Would definitely return.
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FAQs

The Hummingbird Ceviche House is rated 4.7 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Hummingbird Ceviche House

1600 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-2524

Additional information

Cross street
Alvarado St and Berkeley Ave (Parking is available on both streets)
Neighborhood
Echo Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Peruvian, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The bus stop at N Alvarado St and Montana St is a 2-minute walk from The Hummingbird Ceviche House.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ricardo Zarate
Additional
Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://thehummingbirdla.com/
Phone number
(213) 929-9610
Catering
Send an email to chefzarate11@gmail.com to inquire about catering
Private party facilities
This charming restaurant space seats 39 at turquoise quartz tables including 14 at the turquoise quartz bar.
Private party contact
Kim Rahilly: (310) 210-5968

The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

The Golden Hummingbird Experience

The Hummingbird Experience

The Platinum Hummingbird Experience

Events - The Hummingbird Ceviche House

Custom inquiry

And now, Sunday Brunch!

THE HUMMINGBIRD EXPERIENCE

TASTING DINNER

FIRST BITE

Family-Style Guacamole, balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes, cotija, crispy ‘cuerito’ toas$16.00

THE NIKKEI HAND ROLL

Tomato, rocoto, avocado (vegan)$8.00

Salmon, lemongrass aioli, negi$8.00

Tuna, rocoto truffle, avocado$8.00

Crab, avocado, cucumber, crispy rice$8.00

Scallop, tobiko, wasabi-jalapeño$8.00

CEVICHES, TIRADITOS Y TOSTADAS

Salmon tiradito$17.00

Yellowtail ceviche tostada$18.00

Blue prawn aguachile$18.00

Striped bass ceviche$23.00

Roasted miso cod$20.00

Steak asada tostada$18.00

Amberjack fish$21.00

SMALL BITES, SALADS

Grilled figs$15.00

Crispy-skin salmon salad$17.00

Scallops' parmesan$17.00

Jumbo Australian tiger prawns$14.00

Crispy rice nigiri$16.00

Tuna seared with avocado

Shrimp dumpling$18.00

HOT DISHES

Ragu de Costilla$25.00

Rigatoni pasta$21.00

Squid ink spaghetti$25.00

Picanha steak$34.00

8-oz hanger steak$28.00

NON ALCOHOLIC WINES

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023$13.00

Seaglass Pinot Grigio Central Coast 2023$45.00

OTHER NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

Margarita Cocktail, Free Spirits$12.00

Athletic Brewing, Golden$8.00

Athletic Brewing, IPA$8.00

Athletic Brewing, Hazy IPA$8.00

DELTA-9 THC HEMP-DERIVED BEVERAGES

Watermelon-cucumber spritzers$12.00

Strawberry-lemonade spritzers$12.00

Blackberry-lemon lime spritzers$12.00

House Drinks

Purple corn iced tea$8.00

Maracuya cucumber$8.00

Soft Drinks

Inca Cola$5.00

Coca Cola$5.00

The Mountain Valley, Spring Water$10.00

The Mountain Valley, Sparkling Water$10.00

Desserts

Picarones (beignets)$15.00

Chocolate quinoa pudding$15.00

Strawberries sorbet$11.00

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