Chichen Itza Restaurant

I typically wait until my 2nd visit sometimes to leave a review, but there are sometimes when one is warranted on the 1st go! I went to the food hall this past weekend with some peeps, but I had Thai. It can get busy on weekends and during lunch, but it's a nice size food hall to enjoy. Last night, with like 25 minutes to spare I went to the food hall again. I tried this place instead. They were still okay with me dining in, and while I was there for Togo I did appreciate that! My order came out fast, and was piping hot even when I got home.I ordered the pollo asado, and a Jamaica drink. OMG!?! The chicken was soooo juicy and tender! The black beans were great and the rice was cooked perfectly. I like the red onions on top! Enough to have for lunch today, too. This is definitely my new favorite place in the city. - The Jamaica was a little too bitter for my liking, but they have other flavors to try.

Been here and had food delivery. And I like 'em. I prefer all meals freshly cooked but will admit, the delivery wasn't bad either. Some foods just aren't the same when not eaten right after its served. So, I'll start with parking. There' a small lot. Street parking. And someone mentioned that the DMV parking lot is available when the DMV is closed. You'll want to verify that or risk a ticket or a tow. No meters. At least I didn't see any. I also didn't look for signage for restrictions. It's LA though. Check. Always check.It's a food hall. Walk in, straight to the back. Place your order at the counter then go find a table. If it's busy, be patient. I've never had an issue finding seating but I also make it a point to not be there during peak times. Or if you go, go with people who can find seating while you order. It can get loud too. So don't go hoping to have deep, quiet conversations.As for the food - I've enjoyed each of my meals. Wish the salsa was hotter, but if you know me, you know that means hot for you, but not for me. Not that it's needed to make up for taste - but timing just happened that I was craving really hot both times I've had them. I enjoy their corn tortillas and the flavors of the meat offerings. Meat is tender and if you take a look at the pics, decent portion sizes.Menu has variety to choose from and I've only had what you see in my pics. It's close to work so know I'll be adding to the pic collection over time.

Fish tacos have never failed me in SoCal, so here we are again! The Line for Chichen Itza is so much more reasonable than Holbox (fun fact: they're owned by the same people!) and I like how different they are. The price is pretty solid -- cheaper than Holbox -- and usually I am not a corn tortilla girlie but I like the thickness of these. The fish was crispy but I would've liked a little more of it and a little less batter.I wasn't super hungry that day, but I'd love to come try out their plates! Seating is kind of a pain (especially on the weekend) but I guess that's for good reason.

Fantastic! We ordered some enchiladas filled with egg. It came in a sauce that was truly amazing. The whole marketplace is fun and full of tasty things.

Monday evening the place is somewhat quiet but still busy for a Monday! The tixin xic dish with grilled fish over a flavorful sauce is wonderful. The side salad with jicama and oranges was a refreshing palate cleanser. Good service; they come by with silverware and sauce. Check it out!

Actually came to this food factory for Holbox, but the line was out the door and into the parking lot. I love me some Holbox, but no way I was going to wait an hour for my food.Decided to walk a few feet down to this establishment, which I was told is run by the same chef at Holbox. Can't go wrong with that and I've never really had Yucatan region food. So it was nice to try something new. The menu has tortas, tacos and full plates with various sides. I was a bit hungry so I asked the guy at the register what he recommended. I had my eye on the Bistec a la Yucateca plate already, and that's what he suggested. Bistec a la Yucateca plate - 8/10: Delicious meal that was super filling. The steak was seasoned and grilled well with lots of flavor. Looked like it was going to be a bit tough, but it wasn't. Loved the creamy black bean side, along with the plantains. Potatoes were pretty plain and underseasoned I thought, and the rice was a bit overcooked and meh. Accompanying tortillas were quality and hand made for sure. Went really well with the steak. Horchata - 8/10: Really well crafted, smooth and silky. Not gritty like some other horchatas that I've had. Just well blended and nice tasting.My only gripe is that I got 3 tortillas. Wish they gave 4, so I went back and asked if I could have one more. They said no. Oh well. Anyway, the menu is varied enough that I'd definitely want to come back.

I love this place . I don't come here as often just cause I live far, but I stop by always when I'm in the area. I like everything on the menu. Service is good. There's plenty of tables to sit and enjoy the food.

Located in the Mercado La Paloma really close to their sister restaurant, Holbox. This place specializes in Mexican dishes from the state of Yucatan like cochinita pibil, papadzul, and banana leaf-wrapped tamales.The Mercado is a food hall so the ordering process is going to the counter and putting in the order. The service is really great in that they are very helpful and they make sure they explain to you the items after they bring you your food. It was pretty early in the day, so it wasn't super crowded and the vibe was pretty chill.I was in the area visiting USC campus and I literally just came back from that region of Mexico the day before so I was already looking for some food to bring me back to my fun trip, haha. I ordered a tamal colado and some cochinita pibil tacos, which came with the habanero sauce on the side. After a couple bites, it really did bring me back to some fond memories of my short trip in Mexico.The food was super delicious and really reasonably priced. Definitely a great restaurant that's really accessible. There's a good amount of parking in the lot and along the street close by. But this place in general can get pretty busy.

My friend and I planned to eat at Holbox, but with an hour-long wait just to order, we didn't have the time. Thankfully, we discovered Chichen Itza right in the same Mercado complex--and while it's not at the level of Holbox, it's still a solid choice for delicious food without the wait.I ordered the Pollo Asado, a flavorful boneless chicken grilled over mesquite charcoal and marinated with achiote and sour orange juice. It came with perfectly cooked fried plantains (crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside--so good!), roasted red onions, rice, and black beans. My friend chose the Cochinita Pibil, which was tender, juicy pork marinated in achiote and sour orange juice, cooked in banana leaves, and topped with pickled red onions. It came with rice, black beans, and warm tortillas.We also shared a large Ceviche, which was fresh and zesty. Overall, the food was tasty and well-prepared, with good portions.The ambiance is casual and unpretentious, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. The Mercado itself has a bustling, lively vibe, which adds to the experience.The big win here? No wait and quick service! Plus, we found street parking right out front, which was super convenient. If you don't have the time to line up for Holbox, Chichen Itza is a great alternative.

I was really pleased with my meal here, even though I read a some negative reviews on here about the food quality. Definite 5 stars from me, and I have been to holbox many many times. BEST DISH I ordered was the tikin-xic. I had this in mind when going to order, but I usually ask for recommended dishes and this was mentioned. Did not go wrong with this order!!! The flavors of the achiote sauce/marinade was so delicious - it was light and complemented the fish filets really well. The tortillas that came with the order came out fresh and are the exact same ones you get with the holbox tacos.Also ordered the tamal colado. It was a smaller dish, kind of an appetizer, that I was glad I tried. Not very exciting, but still worth a try. I would love to go back and reorder the tikin-xic and try the ceviche and fish tacos!!