What to Order at
Holbox

Charred octopus on crispy tostada with black bean, avocado, and chile de arbol

"Gilberto Cetina's octopus tostada is a lesson in restraint. The octopus is charred perfectly — tender inside, slightly crispy at the edges. The black bean provides earthiness. The avocado cools it. Th…"

Shrimp in blackened squid ink and chili lime broth

"Holbox's aguachile negro is the version that made this restaurant famous — shrimp in a blackened squid ink and chili lime broth. The color is extraordinary — black and deep — and the flavor is oceanic…"

Yucatecan-style shrimp ceviche with habanero and sour orange

"The Yucatecan-style shrimp ceviche at Holbox — habanero, sour orange, onion, and cilantro — is the dish that established this team as the most serious Mexican seafood cooks in Los Angeles. The shrimp …"