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Chichen Itza Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
South LA, Los Angeles
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"cochinita pibil is like a wormhole to the Yucatan"(4 Tips)
"Chorizo, poc chuc, and turkey tacos were good, nice horchata as well"(3 Tips)
"Cochinita pibil and Tacos de Pollo Asado"(4 Tips)
"their amazing habanero hot sauce."(3 Tips)
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Lucky PeachJanuary 12, 2017A great spot for Yucatecan food tucked away in a cool mercado. Get the panuchos. They’re a Yucatecan specialty: fried tortillas stuffed with refried black beans, turkey, avocado, and lettuce. Read more
Kevin SanchezJuly 23, 2017Pollo Asado plate is fantastic, when accented with their amazing habanero hot sauce.
AMWFebruary 23, 2017Mexican market counter serving Yucatán style tacos and banana leaf tamales. Not far from USC's Coliseum and Exposition Park.
Upvoted Jan 23
Donald BuleyJune 10, 2013My friends brought me here, and I had a great time. Wasn't terribly hungry but what I had tasted amazing. Will stop by this place if I see it anywhere near me. Definitely need to check out gift shop.
JenniferFebruary 23, 2016I love this place so much that I bought their cookbook before I left LA to move to Austin. Now that I'm back, I try to visit as often as I can. Nothing is bad on the menu.- Malcolm BedellMay 24, 2014The cochinita pibil is like a wormhole to the Yucatan, right here in South LA. It is exactly, 100% right. Don't forget a bottle of habanero hot sauce.
DrinkCobaApril 28, 2011A classy infusion of Yucatecan dining… Chef Gilberto Cetina has created an exciting menu from a wide array of cuisines…Try the Panuchos..they are warm and tasty center will have you asking for more!
Vanessa SandovalMay 15, 2011We tried 4/5 of the tacos as a way to sample their best stews and grilled meats, instead of filling up on sides. Take a bottle of their own habanero hot sauce home with you.
The taste and flavor of Yucatan. Panuchos here is amazing. It is a crispy corn tortilla filled with black bean with turkey, onion, tomato and avocado. Hot haberno sauce is awesome n spicy!
Serious EatsOctober 7, 2013Chichen Itza serves Mayan and Yucatan-style Mexican food; opt for the cochinita pibil with a splash of habanero salsa.
Aaron NAugust 24, 2014Cochinita Pibil is phenomenal. Pair tacos with Chaya and you won't be disappointed.
- Dora CrespínOctober 4, 2013Cochinita pibil and Tacos de Pollo Asado are wonderful!! Ask for horchata, they say is the same taste as mexican original horchata.
the poc chuc is my favorite, but you absolutely cannot go wrong here. with anything. one of la's finest!
Eric LaneOctober 29, 2011One of the 3 best Peruvian places in L.A. (Mo-Chica) is also in the Mercado's food court, so you can hit 2 birds with one stone, if you're feeling especially gluttonous.
Graham KahrAugust 23, 2014The panuchos are incredible. I also really liked the cochinita pibil and the fish tacos.
Cochinita Bibil, Pollo Asado and grilled fish tacos (rare special) are among my favorites. Every dish I've tried so far I have loved.
Les ChiennesJanuary 24, 2011The braza de reina is an amazing dish. Loved it, loved it! Goes great with their scorching hanerno sauce.
- Les ChiennesJanuary 24, 2011Thought the papadzules would make a good lunch choice but it is a heavily egged dish. Chichen would do well to change this item to their breakfast category.
BlackboardEatsApril 28, 2011Don't miss the cochinita pibil or the poc chuc (sour-orange-marinated mesquite-grilled pork loin)! Read more
Cochinita Pibil - amazing!!! Can't go wrong. Explosions in your mouth!!!
Ask for the chicharrones tacos if you don't see them on the specials chalkboard. Amazing.
Ricardo HernandezNovember 1, 2016Nothing impressive. Cochinita Pibil was really salty. Portions are ok. Aguas frescas are expensive. Service is good, though.
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Chichen Itza Restaurant
3655 S Grand Ave #C6 (inside Mercado La Paloma)
Los Angeles, CA 90007
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90007
United States
Chichen Itza is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Yucatecan food made with fresh ingredients by a renowned local chef.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(213) 741-1075
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner
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