Jonathan Gold reviews Holbox
The Yucatán-style seafood menu at Gilberto Cetina Jr.’s Holbox in Mercado La Paloma includes octopus tacos.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)The ceviches on offer may include this one made of opah.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)The cocktel mixto, or seafood cocktail, is a recommended dish.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Blood clams are a recommended dish.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Chiles rellenos de pescado are among the menu’s hot appetizer selections.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Taco selections may include these made with ono.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Octopus tentacles are grilled at Holbox. Jonathan Gold recommends enjoying them in tacos.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Chef Gilberto Cetina Jr. assembles a cocktail at Holbox.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)Chef Gilberto Cetina Jr. of Chichen Itza has opened a neighboring seafood stall in Mercado La Paloma and named it Holbox after an island off the Yucatán peninsula.
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