Great food is about more than just flavor—it’s about craft, tradition, and the people behind it. That’s what makes Yoli Tortilleria in Kansas City so special. Founded by Marissa and Mark Gencarelli, Yoli is dedicated to honoring the heritage of Mexican cuisine through time-honored techniques and high-quality ingredients. Their process, from sourcing heirloom corn to stone-grinding and the ancient process of nixtamalization, reflects a deep respect for tradition while bringing something fresh and exciting to the Kansas City food scene.
One dish that captures this spirit is their Sonoran Style Ceviche—a bright, citrusy dish that celebrates simple, high-quality ingredients. Inspired by the bold flavors of the Sonoran Desert, this ceviche pairs beautifully with Yoli's handmade tortillas and our handmade dinnerware) making for the perfect light appetizer or refreshing main dish.
Full recipe is below :) Thank you Marissa! We're so honored that so many chefs choose to plate on Wolf. Shop or Visit Yoli HERE.
Sonoran Style Ceviche
- 1 lb white fish such as halibut
Marinade
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tomatillos husked and cleaned
- 1/2 serrano pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 bunch parsley
Other Ingredients
- 5 orange or purple baby carrots
- 2 pickled jalapeños
- 1 celery stalk including leaves
- 1 cup clamato
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
- 1/2 white onion
- 1/2 cup pickled mushrooms
- Bunch cilantro
- Kosher salt to taste
To serve: Yoli Sea Salt Totopos, sliced avocados
For the marinade, place lime juice, tomatillos, 1/2 serrano pepper, salt, and parsley in a blender. Pulse and blend until completely smooth and set aside. Cube fish 1/2 inch size and place in a glass container. Pour over marinade and cover. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight making sure you mix at least once.
Chop onion, celery, pickled mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, serrano pepper, and baby carrots. Once fish has become opaque drain the marinade, add vegetables, clamato, and pickled jalapeño juice. Salt to taste and enjoy!
A note on clay: The ceramics used at Yoli were custom made using our OG red clay, which we currently don't have in production. However, you can order made-to-order pieces from both our Kansas City and Portland lines. We love working with restaurants and offer restaurants the opportunity to place custom wholesale orders at 20%-50% off retail price. Learn more about our program HERE.
Ceviche image above by Alyssa Broadus