YUM. highly highly recommend. My favorite was the…read morekanpachi/uni tostada but everything else was delicious too. The pulpo tostada was very unique in flavor. The ceviche mixto was fresh and flavorful (but you can probably get something similar at other places). Highly recommend the sparkling lemonade! It tastes freshly squeezed.

Holbox is a Michelin-starred Mexican seafood spot tucked inside Mercado La Paloma in South LA. Chef…read moreGilberto Cetina draws inspiration from the coastal cuisines of Mexico, especially the Yucatán Peninsula, combining traditional Mexican flavors with fresh Southern California and Baja seafood. Don't let the casual food-hall setting fool you -- this place serves some seriously impressive seafood! There is usually a line about 30-90min. Once you ordered, find a table and food will be delivered. I recommend to come during off peak time to avoid long wait. The mesquite-grilled octopus and tacos are always my must-order items whenever I visit. If you love seafood, there's so much to explore here, from fresh ceviche and aguachile to grilled fish and creative tacos. *Pulpo a Las Brasas - $28 Mesquite-grilled Yucatán octopus with almond pipián, cilantro rice, black beans, avocado and pico de gallo. This is one of my absolute must-orders! The grilled octopus is a highlight and a dish I would definitely come back for. *Pescado a Las Brasas - $31 Whole grilled branzino served with cilantro rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and handmade tortillas. A great option if you prefer a whole grilled fish. *Guacamole & Chips - $14 A classic starter to share while waiting for the seafood dishes. *Tostada de Kanpachi + Uni - $24 Premium Baja kanpachi ceviche topped with Santa Barbara sea urchin. A great choice for seafood lovers who enjoy more premium ingredients. *Shrimp Aguachile - $28 Raw New Caledonian prawns in spicy green aguachile, served with fried shrimp heads and avocado. A vibrant, spicy seafood dish for those who enjoy a little kick. *Ceviche Mixto - $23 A refreshing mix of wild Mexican shrimp, Yucatán octopus and halibut ceviche. *Grilled Kanpachi Collars - $20 Two mesquite-grilled Baja kanpachi collars served with cilantro rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo and handmade corn tortillas. A nice alternative to the usual fish fillet. *Taco De Pulpo En Su Tinta - $8 Braised and fried Gulf of Mexico octopus with calamari ink sofrito. One of the signature tacos to try, especially if you enjoy octopus! *Smoked Kanpachi Taco - $8 House-smoked Baja kanpachi with Oaxaca cheese, salsa cruda, avocado and peanut salsa macha. A more distinctive taco with a combination of smoky, creamy and nutty flavors. *Baja Shrimp Taco - $6 Classic crispy battered shrimp with crema, mayo, salsa roja, cabbage and pico de gallo. *Baja Fish Taco - $7 Crispy battered local rockfish with crema, mayo, salsa roja, cabbage and pico de gallo. A classic Baja-style fish taco. *Scallop Taco - $9 Pan-seared Maine diver scallop with butter, x'catic salsa, caramelized onions, tomato and marinated fennel. A more elevated take on a seafood taco. Overall: Holbox is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates Mexican coastal cuisine and quality seafood. I would prioritize the mesquite-grilled octopus and make sure to try a few different tacos rather than sticking to just one kind. With so many interesting seafood preparations.

If I could, I would give this place above 5 stars. Interior…read moreis beautifully decorated and maintained. Service was also lovely and attentive. The real highlight here is the food. The whipped beans and corn starters were to die for, my partner doesn't eat beans and that dish ended up being our favorite "bite of the night". Ceviche and tostada starter was great and had a decent amount of spice that builds. And for the entree, our chicken was an absolute hit. ALSO some of my favorite mixed drinks I've had in a long time. Balanced and boozy with great flavor.

Let's be honest. The location is kinda sketchy. Not the best area. However, we liked the vibe of…read morethe restaurant and felt safe there. Our server was Josh and he was great! He was super friendly and professional. The food was really good. We loved the lamb chops, ceviche and the red snapper. Thanks Josh!

Second time visiting, and it was worth leaving a review this time! We started with the yuca fries…read moreand a pork belly arepa. I don't usually eat pork, but this was phenomenal! We also split the Frit-Oh's mac and cheese with chicken (my favorite! The chicken was so rich, tender, and juicy) and got the Bandeja KTown platter again. There was plenty of food for two people! Service was a little slow (it was pretty busy), but I wasn't in a rush, so it wasn't a big deal. Bonus points for the DJ playing '90s R&B! It was a little loud, but the vibes were great. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!

An amazing customer service by Jose and his team !! The…read moremusic is fantastic and the food is so delicious. We really enjoy this restaurant. I recommend to try the ceviche and the Koreatown Ropa Vita. Everything is fresh .. Great vibes and very nice& large restaurant to hang out.

I never write reviews, but I genuinely feel like I have to because I enjoyed this meal so much…read more Listen, this place took me to flavor town!! Everything was seasoned beautifully and cooked to perfection. The fish and oysters were fresh and the drinks were damn good. We also got the charred skirt steak with papas, and it was super tender and delicious. Unfortunately, I forgot to snap a pic because we devoured it so fast. My only tiny critique is that the Kona Kanpachi could've used a little more flavor, but the fish was so fresh and vibrant that I didn't mind. Our server, Denise was super attentive and full of great recommendations! This was one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. I'll absolutely be back. Chef's kiss!!

My family and I decided to stop by Encanto Restaurant while in the area. We took a rideshare there…read more The restaurant is nice. It's has a large bar area with natural light that comes in through the windows. They also have a lot of seating. When we walked in we were greeted right away by the host. He asked if we had reservations. We replied with a no. He took a few minutes and the said that he could seat us. He took us to a booth in the corner and then told us that our waiter would be taking care of us soon. He asked us if we wanted anything to drink. We told him water and he brought us some water fairly quickly. Then another person showed up and he told us that they would take care of us the rest of the evening. Our waiter was very friendly and did an excellent job all evening. After looking at the menu we decided what we wanted. We started with the guacamole chips and salsa. The chips were okay. They were lightly seasoned with salt. The guacamole was fresh and the salsas were tasty. I preferred the green salsa as the red salsa was spicier. For my main meal I ordered the Quesadilla filled with skirt steak, pico, avocado, salsa, and crema. The quesadilla was delicious. I've never had a quesadilla like this. It was rolled up and looked like an egg roll. The steak was very tasty with a lot of flavor and the other ingredients were fresh. It was so good. For my side I ordered the rice and beans. The beans were good and had flavor. The rice was perfectly cooked. Combined the rice and beans had flavor and were very filling. Overall Encanto was a very nice restaurant. The bar area is large, the seating was comfortable, the service was very good and the food was delicious.

Service was exceptional. My waiter gave me great recommendations after asking what things l liked!…read moreWhen the host noticed that a fly or two were annoying my table they brought a cute contraption that kept them away. I had a chorizo burger that was quite good.

What an amazing spot for date night! He planned our date night and was very excited when we walked…read morein to see this gem! I can't express enough how cute it is! The service, 10/10. The food, also 10/10! Honestly this is probably the highest rating we've ever given to any restaurants lol. They serve tapas style and we shared a few items including the bone marrow pupusas, tuna carpaccio yucca tostada, yuca fries and sticky toffee bread pudding. Every single bite was so delicious! The outdoor seating was great for a warm evening. Afterwards we walked along the beach ending a perfect date night. Quick tip: there's self/valet parking right next to the restaurant so it super convenient. Happy eating!

Food is so really tasty, the portions were enormous and the service is outstanding. The ambiance is…read moreno frills. Straight forward and to the point... excellent quality food. We went with the cheese bread and the mixed plate. You could have fed 4 grown men. This is where you appreciate true to ethnicity food. No messing...no pretending and no nonsense. I don't think I could have bought the ingredients, seasoned and cooked this for any less than what we paid. The table next to us ordered the fried fish...as full as I was...I wanted to taste that fish. La Finda Antioquena, thank you for a great experience. We will recommend this place and WE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

To begin the service is horrible. Nobody I mean we had two different people come up to our table…read moreand neither of them greeted us. The woman (Sandra) who came up to our table was to ask us to move to a smaller table. Mind you we sat there so we could watch the World Cup game as we waited and ate. She was so rude about it!!! Then the waiter to finally came to take our order was also rude. Didn't greet us, they lack manners. I liked one of the empanadas but they have a different name, other than that their food was bland tasteless. I came here with a Colombian friend who wanted to try Colombian food in LA she liked her plate but it was the most simple thing you could order, steak rice and beans. Would never go back here ever... oh also the place was filthy they should keep their tables and floors clean come on.

Nice food and service! Wanna go here again!. Steak and…read morespaghetti are good. And good vibes here

Lala's Argentine Grill on Melrose is always fabulous! There are only a few tables inside, but the…read morerestaurant has a huge covered dining patio with plenty of seating. I ordered my usual favorites: the entraña cooked medium rare with mashed potatoes, a Caesar salad, and a pitcher of Cleritco--their refreshing white-wine sangria made with fresh fruit. The steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and everything was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, as always, and the customer service was very good. Lala's continues to be one of my favorite places for Argentine food!

We were staying in the area & Gaucho Grill caught our eye since we were craving a steak meal and…read morethe reviews were impeccable! Gaucho Grill did not disappoint from the service to the food. The hostess welcomed us and although last call was approaching & a huge party was being hosted that evening, she sat us promptly and Diana, our server never made us feel rushed at all. Also, thank you to hostess for being flexible with seating us in their outside patio that had a cute ambiance. Diana and Sandra were so welcoming with their energy. Diana was very thorough when explaining the menu, which I appreciated since it was my first time dining. Although there was a large party, the food came out pretty quickly considering how busy they were. We got the skirt steak - gaucho style with ceasar salad, gaucho rice & veggies. Everything tasted amazing! I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!!!

Very enjoyable and pleasant. The food was very good! The service was prompt! The ambience was…read morerelaxing.

Amazing healthy delicious chicken ever!!!! It is for real. Wellmade chicken the top of the LA, I…read morebet. I love side dishes too. To dine in, it is hot with smoke. So it is good for togo. There are small parking space. Service is very fast. Reasonable price!!

This was my first visit to this restaurant after seeing it featured in a YouTube video…read more Unfortunately, what I hoped would be a great dining experience turned out to be quite disappointing. From the moment I placed my order, the experience felt unwelcoming. The gentleman (stocky-Asian like, wearing a mask) who took my order was neither particularly friendly nor helpful, which wasn't a great first impression. Things became even more frustrating when my family and I sat at an empty table while waiting for our food. We had been seated for approximately five minutes when an employee approached us and stated, "This table is for the people who came before you." Not wanting to create an uncomfortable situation, and seeing the other family standing with their plates in hand, we politely got up and gave them the table, but I was thinking this pace needs a better process. I did mention to the employee that if the restaurant has a specific seating policy, there should be a host or someone clearly managing the seating arrangements to avoid confusion. To put things into perspective, the restaurant has a very casual, fast-food-style atmosphere, similar to El Pollo Loco. It's the type of establishment where customers would naturally assume they can sit at any available table. There was nothing to indicate otherwise. Overall lack of hospitality, communication, and customer service. A little friendliness and professionalism can go a long way, especially when welcoming first-time customers. Unfortunately, I left with a bad impression rather than a memorable dining experience. Based on the service and atmosphere alone, I would not recommend this restaurant to others. A restaurant doesn't have to be upscale to make its guests feel welcome. Good hospitality should be part of the experience, regardless of the setting.

Our family fell in love with the food here! Everything was so delicious and felt absolutely fresh…read more I came to dinner already a little full from before, but I wish I had come starving. The food was so flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The meats were so tender and nothing was chewy. I was a little confused when I got here, but it's first come first serve. Once you order, you take your number, find your seat, and wait for the server to deliver your food for you. It's honestly kind of set up like a food court!

On my most recent visit, I came here after seeing show and wanted to grab a bite before heading…read morehome on a Sunday evening. Got here about an hour before closing so the Mercado had a chill vibe in general and the lines were pretty short... So of course I took advantage of getting food items from a couple of locations! I specifically wanted the squash blossom quesadilla or quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza from Komal and the Tostada de Kanpachi + Uni from Holbox.... wow. I just felt so spoiled with so much delicious food available to me... and with little to no wait on anything! As expected, both the tostada and the quesadilla were fantastic and oh so aesthetically pleasing. I wish my stomach or appetite was bigger. I really do want to try some of the other spots that don't get featured as much... I guess there's next time. Always a treat when visiting the Mercado. Especially when there is a possibility of grabbing a lot of different high-quality bites at different places for the same meal. Because it was on the later side on a Sunday, parking in the lot was pretty easy to find.