I’m going to be in downtown LA next week, and I was thinking about going to Chichen Itza when I’m there. I’m not going to have a car so is it doable? Thanks (9 replies, last updated by Dommy August 11, 2008)

and a tad dry. So far I think Tonny’s is just about the best, and way cheap, but Chichen Itza's offering (just as cheap though a good bit smaller) might be better. The sauce was not all full of cooked tomatillo, but was... (2 replies, last updated by marientina March 1, 2007)

I am dropping off a friend tommorow at the airport and I wanted to head over her to take my mom to try Yucatecan food. I think I am going to go to the Mercado location – in the interest of saving a few $$ - even though I... (3 replies, last updated by tarabell April 14, 2007)

Amidst all the restaurant closings, I was pleasantly surprised to see Chichen Itza doing great business. I went for a workday lunch, and when I arrived at 12:20, the large dining room was completely full. We were the first table... (1 reply, last updated by silverlakebodhisattva June 9, 2009)

Went there for the second time in a month last night. It still rocks. The Pibil pork-marinated with a hab pep on top—was terrific and I foolishly ate it all (just a bite of the pepper) with four tortillas and the rice and... (0 replies, last updated by peterboy March 24, 2007)

Has it opened yet? Where is it suppose to be? (3 replies, last updated by ChefLisa January 15, 2006)

A rushed dinner for two last night was nonetheless a good L.A. dining adventure due to the unusual flavors found in Chichen Itza's (on 6th) top notch presentation and execution. We started with sopa crema de chaya. A mound of... (2 replies, last updated by maxzook September 15, 2007)

My thanks goes especially to you Dommy. It was in one of your posts that I picked up on Chichen Itza. And the rellano negro looked REALLY good. The food is great, just like at my favorite restaurant in Playa Del Carmen, El Fiasan... (13 replies, last updated by mattesq August 7, 2006)

Its nice to find a place that isn’t mobbed with people for a Sunday lunch. That’s what happens when you trade off a “Grove adjacent” restaurant for 6th and Rampart. Pulled up to a meter right in front of... (4 replies, last updated by MeAndroo August 20, 2007)

OOO!! I didn’t know Chicken Itza offered them in Tortas! That’s the perfered way to eat them in the Yucatan. When we are there, we usually make our Cochinita EARLY in the morning (As the baking creates a lots of a... (3 replies, last updated by Chowpatty March 30, 2005)

I live in the building where the new Chichen Itza is. They are NOT open yet. I don’t know when they are going to open. From the looks of things, it will probably be a couple weeks. (8 replies, last updated by Ana Rosa January 10, 2007)

Chichen Itza is one of the “stalls” inside the community market "Mercada La Paloma." Stumbled on to it looking for a quick breakfast on Sunday morning. Brand new building faintly reminiscent of farmer’s markets... (1 reply, last updated by L November 5, 2002)

Heard on KUSC this evening on way to dinner that Chichen Itza was opening at 2501 W. 6th Street in LA in the near future, in addition to its location at Mercado La Paloma just east of the USC campus. That was all the info that... (9 replies, last updated by ctowngal January 15, 2007)

Today I took my boyfriend to Chichen Itza for a pre-birthday meal (we ate at 4 so I don’t know what to call that). He has been dying to try Yucatecan food for ages. I had no idea what to expect, beyond the ravings here on... (0 replies, last updated by ginger_sling April 25, 2005)

so went here for lunch, open only 3 months or so. and sadly never tried the old location in the Mercado La Paloma at Figuera and 53rd, near usc. anyways, real nice surroundings. ordered up some of the habanero salsa. wow, pretty... (3 replies, last updated by lvgoodfood March 17, 2007)