Chichen Itza
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.”
– The Infatuation
"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
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
"Named after the ancient Mayan site, this unassuming cantina, owned by celebrated chef Gilberto Cetina, specializes in affordable, authentic Yucatecan cuisine." Full review
"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
"Foodie-friendly Mexican via the Yucatan peninsula."
"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