Chichen Itza

Top 1% of restaurants in Los Angeles
7/10

7 expert reviews

“You’re going to start with the sikil-pac (a tomato and pumpkin seed based dip) and end with their signature dish, the cochinita pibil - marinated pork cooked and served in a giant banana leaf.”

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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set amidst a myriad of food stalls in the Mercado la Paloma, an unassuming warehouse-style building in South LA, this family-owned eatery is renowned for its authentic Yucatecan fare." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.2
""Que sabroso!" say fans of the "startlingly unique" Yucatecán cuisine like cochinita pibil and other "amazing", "authentic" items that "have legitimate wow factor"." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Named after the ancient Mayan site, this unassuming cantina, owned by celebrated chef Gilberto Cetina, specializes in affordable, authentic Yucatecan cuisine." Full review
LA Weekly LA Weekly
"It has always been worth the drive south of USC to the Mercado la Paloma, if only to order a few of chef Gilberto Cetina's fantastic cochinita pibil tacos." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Foodie-friendly Mexican via the Yucatan peninsula."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Go for an unforgettably satisfying and remarkably affordable lunch. This is the sort of food that’s so memorable and transporting, it’ll inspire a trip to the Yucatán." Full review


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