Waterbury's Favorite Ecuadorian Seafood
Since 2012, Encebollados y Ceviches Joner has been serving Waterbury with bold Ecuadorian flavors — made from scratch each day with fish that arrived that morning and lime squeezed just before it hits your bowl.
Our Story
Encebollados y Ceviches Joner began as a small family kitchen with one conviction: that the best seafood doesn't need a long list of ingredients. Just fish, lime, onion, and the kind of flavor that comes from doing the same thing right, every single day.
For over a decade, we've been the spot where Waterbury comes for lunch that feels like a vacation and dinner that tastes like home. Our recipes haven't changed — but the line out the door has.
Why Joner
We don't cut corners. Here's what you'll notice on every visit.
We never use frozen fish for our ceviches. Everything arrives fresh each morning and is prepared the same day.
Our encebollado broth simmers for hours using a recipe that predates the restaurant by generations.
We know our regulars by name. This isn't a chain — it's a place where people come back because they feel at home.
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What People Say
The encebollado here is the real deal. Reminds me of the beach towns in Ecuador — the broth is rich, the fish is perfectly fresh, and the plantain is exactly how my abuela used to make it.
I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The ceviche mixto is my go-to — always generous, always bright, always made with care. Best seafood in Waterbury, hands down.
Found this place by accident and now it's my favorite lunch spot. The combo is a steal — soup, yuca, plantain, and a drink. Friendly owners, fast service, and the food is incredible.
Find Us
Ready to Eat?
Walk in any day or give us a call — we'll have everything ready when you arrive.
