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Holbox is a casual order at the counter Mexican seafood restaurant by chef Gilberto Cetina from Chichen Itza Restaurant. We do both raw and cooked. On the raw side we offer daily changing ceviches, cocteles and shellfish like oysters, blood clams and live surf clams. On the cooked side we specialize in wood grilled seafood tacos made with top quality ingredients and served on handmade corn tortillas. We don’t limit ourselves to traditional Yucatan recipes but take inspiration from them and other regional cuisines of Mexico to produce a dynamic menu featuring the vast and amazing seafood available to us.
Eatery offering raw and cooked Yucatan-style seafood, served as ceviche or tacos.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3655 S Grand Ave c9, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 986-9972
Website: http://www.holboxla.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Victoria
100% worth the wait (which wasn’t even that long, arrived at 11:15a and waited 30 min to get seated). A bit tricky to find seating.
Highly recommend the fish taco. It’s incredible (and I’m a fish taco expert!)
The grilled kanpachi taco is good, fine.
The tuna ceviche is SO fresh and well dressed. Also, churros and lemonade were good.
But the best part are the hot sauces. They add so much dimension to the tacos.
Will definitely be returning and trying other items. Definitely affordable and worth every penny.
… moreHighly recommend the fish taco. It’s incredible (and I’m a fish taco expert!)
The grilled kanpachi taco is good, fine.
The tuna ceviche is SO fresh and well dressed. Also, churros and lemonade were good.
But the best part are the hot sauces. They add so much dimension to the tacos.
Will definitely be returning and trying other items. Definitely affordable and worth every penny.
Asli Akal
Really fresh food!
Holbox has been on my list for a long time, and for seafood, I think it’s very reasonably priced. It’s located in Mercado la Paloma and has free parking. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and the line was about 20 minutes long. The mercado was pretty busy, so it was slightly hard to find a good place to sit. However, the service was very fast. The ambiance is casual and lively.
We got ceviche mixto, smoked kanpachi tostada, Baja fish taco, taco de pulpo en su tinta, and churros!
The ceviche mixto is a must, it was incredibly fresh! I would skip the smoked kanpachi tostada and taco de pulpo on my next visit; I thought they were just okay.
The Baja fish taco was amazing, definitely try it! The star of the night was definitely the churros! They were crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the chocolate sauce was delicious. Overall, it totally deserves the hype.
… moreHolbox has been on my list for a long time, and for seafood, I think it’s very reasonably priced. It’s located in Mercado la Paloma and has free parking. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and the line was about 20 minutes long. The mercado was pretty busy, so it was slightly hard to find a good place to sit. However, the service was very fast. The ambiance is casual and lively.
We got ceviche mixto, smoked kanpachi tostada, Baja fish taco, taco de pulpo en su tinta, and churros!
The ceviche mixto is a must, it was incredibly fresh! I would skip the smoked kanpachi tostada and taco de pulpo on my next visit; I thought they were just okay.
The Baja fish taco was amazing, definitely try it! The star of the night was definitely the churros! They were crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the chocolate sauce was delicious. Overall, it totally deserves the hype.
H.K.
Holbox truly deserves its Michelin star! This restaurant offers an incredible dining experience at what might be the most affordable Michelin-starred venue we’ve encountered. Every dish we tried was not only delicious but also expertly seasoned and incredibly fresh. The beautiful presentation of each plate made our meal even more delightful. Overall, Holbox is a gem that combines quality, creativity, and value in a remarkable way.
… moreClaudia Michelle Chandra
I am so glad I came to Holbox in a large group because I got to try a lot of the menu items!! Every single dish in this place is out of this world. As someone who is usually averse to seafood, I have to admit that the seafood here is orgasmic!! Especially the fresh uni
This restaurant definitely deserves its Michelin star. Each dish tasted intentional and offered mouthwatering flavors. I did not expect such an experience from a restaurant that is located within a food court. honestly, you can’t even classify Holbox as a restaurant because it is more of a booth
We arrived at around 11:30 AM and there was already a long line all the way to the car park. Thankfully, the line moved along quickly. The food is absolutely worth the weight and I cannot wait to return to this place on my next trip to LA.
… moreThis restaurant definitely deserves its Michelin star. Each dish tasted intentional and offered mouthwatering flavors. I did not expect such an experience from a restaurant that is located within a food court. honestly, you can’t even classify Holbox as a restaurant because it is more of a booth
We arrived at around 11:30 AM and there was already a long line all the way to the car park. Thankfully, the line moved along quickly. The food is absolutely worth the weight and I cannot wait to return to this place on my next trip to LA.
Now.Loading.Carlos
Holbox completely lived up to and honestly exceeded its Michelin-star reputation. We ordered the scallop ceviche, kampachi, lobster, and the fresh uni… and every dish was an absolute standout.
The scallop ceviche was bright and silky, bursting with clean citrus flavors. The kampachi had that perfect buttery texture, so fresh it practically melted. The lobster was rich, sweet, and cooked to perfection. But the uni wow. Creamy, briny, and unbelievably fresh… now I fully understand why Holbox earned its Michelin star.
Every plate was thoughtful, balanced, and executed with precision. This is seafood at its highest level innovative, respectful of the ingredients, and genuinely unforgettable.
Holbox remains one of LA’s true culinary gems. If you love world-class seafood, this place is non-negotiable.
… moreThe scallop ceviche was bright and silky, bursting with clean citrus flavors. The kampachi had that perfect buttery texture, so fresh it practically melted. The lobster was rich, sweet, and cooked to perfection. But the uni wow. Creamy, briny, and unbelievably fresh… now I fully understand why Holbox earned its Michelin star.
Every plate was thoughtful, balanced, and executed with precision. This is seafood at its highest level innovative, respectful of the ingredients, and genuinely unforgettable.
Holbox remains one of LA’s true culinary gems. If you love world-class seafood, this place is non-negotiable.
CB Architect-Builder
The food here is simply orgasmic! My son and I bought a diverse selection of dishes and loved every single one! Talk about food coma! Hope we can visit again sometime soon! There was a bit of a wait and line to get in as you’d imagine but it moved along and was worth it! The fact that it’s a food court takes away some of the “fine dining experience” and the interior of the place isn’t fancy at all but the food makes up for it! Pricing also seemed reasonable for the quality and flavor!
Not being able to buy liquor (cocktails, beer or wine) also helps keep costs down. Anyway,
highly recommend!!
… moreNot being able to buy liquor (cocktails, beer or wine) also helps keep costs down. Anyway,
highly recommend!!
Zeno Lee
Holbox definitely had some amazing dishes. Their fish tacos and their octopus were exceptional. The scallop aquachilles were a little too sour for us and the ceviche was good, but just as good as any other restaurant we been to.
The presentation was amazing. And we generally really enjoyed the meal. The only thing that was challenging was waiting in line and then finding seats.
We got there 30 minutes before open on Saturday and we waited just a little more than an hour. So 30 minutes after they opened. That wasn’t bad considering the line got considerabl7 longer after we arrived. Then next challenge was finding a table. So many people were saving tables even though they weren’t eating.
Holbox definitely need to relocate to a new location. Would definitely go back for the fish tacos.
… moreThe presentation was amazing. And we generally really enjoyed the meal. The only thing that was challenging was waiting in line and then finding seats.
We got there 30 minutes before open on Saturday and we waited just a little more than an hour. So 30 minutes after they opened. That wasn’t bad considering the line got considerabl7 longer after we arrived. Then next challenge was finding a table. So many people were saving tables even though they weren’t eating.
Holbox definitely need to relocate to a new location. Would definitely go back for the fish tacos.
Victoria Marie
I came here for the seafood and left questioning my emotional readiness for a live cooking demonstration. The tostada? Was amazing. The aqua chile? Just ok, but I’ve had better elsewhere. I also tried the uni scallop — buttery, oceanic, and definitely worth a try.
The real plot twist was watching a lobster flailing after being cut in half alive. Not exactly the tableside performance I was hoping for.
All in all, the food’s fresh and delicious, but the hype is in the Michelin rating. There’s great seafood in L.A., and Holbox is up there — just maybe… bring emotional support if you’re squeamish.
I’ll go again to check it out one more time. The line is real.
… moreThe real plot twist was watching a lobster flailing after being cut in half alive. Not exactly the tableside performance I was hoping for.
All in all, the food’s fresh and delicious, but the hype is in the Michelin rating. There’s great seafood in L.A., and Holbox is up there — just maybe… bring emotional support if you’re squeamish.
I’ll go again to check it out one more time. The line is real.
JB Jose
My brother took me this Michelin-starred seafood place. Though it’s in a food hall, it’s not food hall prices. The quality of the dishes were still outstanding and worthy of the cost.
The highlight for me was the sopa de mariscos. The flavors reminded me of how we used to have it as a youth, if not the texture. The seafood was abundant and fresh. Other highlights include the delicious tostadas and the fresh uni and scallop. Try all the dishes with their home made hot sauces.
Though the wait was about 25 minutes to be sat at prime dinner time, it’s still definitely worth it. We’ll be back.
… moreThe highlight for me was the sopa de mariscos. The flavors reminded me of how we used to have it as a youth, if not the texture. The seafood was abundant and fresh. Other highlights include the delicious tostadas and the fresh uni and scallop. Try all the dishes with their home made hot sauces.
Though the wait was about 25 minutes to be sat at prime dinner time, it’s still definitely worth it. We’ll be back.
Azadeh Dadgar
My husband usually avoids seafood, and I’m very cautious about what I eat, but Holbox completely won us over. The freshness and quality of the food made the wait totally worth it, and the prices felt very fair.
We ordered the live sea urchin and scallop ceviche, Taco de Pulpo en su Tinta, and the Baja shrimp taco (perfect if you’re not into raw seafood). The guacamole and lemonade were delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and beautifully made.
… moreWe ordered the live sea urchin and scallop ceviche, Taco de Pulpo en su Tinta, and the Baja shrimp taco (perfect if you’re not into raw seafood). The guacamole and lemonade were delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh, clean, and beautifully made.