A good
Latin American dish found at real (read: not
Taco Bell or
Chi-Chi's)
Mexican and
South American restaurants. Frequently an
appetizer.
It is a cold dish made of fish marinated in lemon or lime juice, onion, and chili, and usually served with cilantro and avacado. The fish is usually dropped in raw, and is chemically cooked by the high acid content of the food.