Cochinita Pibil at Mercado La Paloma

Mercado La Paloma embodies community through the unity of food and people. La Paloma is truly a unique space with nonprofit offices on the second floor and various restaurants and businesses on the first floor. The gem of La Paloma is Chichen Itza, which prepares Mexican food from the Yucatan region. Chichen Itza’s specialty is their cochinita pibil, succulent pork marinated with achiote, sour orange juice, and spices served atop a banana leave and finished with pickled red onions and a habanero pepper. Their cochinita pibil is served alongside slow cooked black beans, rice, and tortillas rolled in aluminum foil to keep them warm.       

If you’re interested in exploring how to cook Yucatan cuisine Chichen Itza sells their own cookbook filled with family recipes. Other restaurants to try at La Paloma include Holbox, Chichen Itza’s sister restaurant serving fresh Mexican inspired seafood; Oaxacalifornia which makes deliciously refreshing agua frescas with exotic fruits such as guanabana and mamey; and Azla which offers vegan Ethiopian fare. 

ADDRESS

3655 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007.

PRICES

Tacos, tortas and entrees from $7-15. 

DETAILS 

Monday-Sunday 9:00 am-9:00 pm. 

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Cochinita pibil, tacos de pescado.

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