LOS ANGELES, ONE GOOD TABLE AT A TIME.
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SOUTH LA / MERCADO LA PALOMA · MEXICAN / SEAFOOD

Holbox

Coastal Mexican cooking at the counter.

★ 1 Michelin star

2026 recognition · checked October 7, 2026

★ Los AngelesTHE LOS ANGELES SHORTLIST

Why it belongs on your shortlist

Gilbert Cetina’s seafood-focused restaurant is inside Mercado La Paloma. Its counter setting and coastal Mexican menu give this shortlist an alternative to formal tasting-menu dining, with tacos and fresh seafood among the draws.

Desk-researched profile. Our planning suggestions below are editorial guidance, not a firsthand restaurant review.

Who should put it on the list?

Consider Holbox for a more casual seafood stop. The right choice depends on your group’s food preferences, your preferred pace, and whether this address fits the rest of your plans. A Michelin distinction is useful evidence of recognition; it does not tell you what your particular evening should look like.

Our planning note

Check the distinction between regular counter service and the separately reserved tasting menu. The price symbol here describes the guide’s general category, not a promised meal total.

Before committing to a reservation

  • Check the current menu, total price, taxes, service charges, and beverage options.
  • Read deposit and cancellation terms before payment.
  • Confirm dietary needs and accessibility directly with the restaurant.
  • Use the actual address when planning transportation and your arrival time.

Sources and freshness

Address, cuisine, price category, and restaurant background: Michelin restaurant profile. Star distinction: Michelin’s 2026 California selection. Details were checked October 7, 2026; menus, hours, and booking policies can change.

We do not publish exact menu prices or opening hours without checking the current restaurant booking page. The dollar symbols below are the source’s broad price category.

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