Holbox, a casual Mexican seafood restaurant in South Los Angeles, has been named the top restaurant in the United States on Yelp's 2025 Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list. The restaurant, located within the Historic South Central L.A.'s Mercado La Paloma, is known for its fresh, local ingredients and vibrant flavors. Yelp highlights dishes like ceviches, agua chiles, mesquite-grilled octopus, and applewood-smoked fish heads as some of Holbox's signature offerings.
A casual-style Mexican restaurant in South Los Angeles has been awarded the top spot on Yelp 's Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list for 2025. Holbox , situated within the Historic South Central L.A.'s Mercado La Paloma , takes the lead on this prestigious list. Notably, ten LA restaurants secured a place on Yelp 's coveted ranking.
Drawing inspiration from the Mayan-named island off Mexico's northern Yucatán Peninsula, Holbox specializes in fresh, local ingredients that create vibrant flavors, artfully presented in a manner that's both unpretentious and enticing. The restaurant boasts expansive menus encompassing both hot and cold dishes, available for individual ordering. Yelp's list highlighted some of Holbox's signature dishes, including ceviches, agua chiles, mesquite-grilled octopus, and applewood-smoked fish heads. 'The 'amazing' coastal fare has received multiple other honors, including a Michelin star and a James Beard Award finalist nod for Chef Gilberto,' the Yelp list stated. Holbox opened its doors in 2017 and rapidly ascended to culinary recognition, earning Michelin Bib Gourmand accolades in 2019, 2021, and 2022. Its excellence was further cemented by being named the Los Angeles Times Restaurant of the Year in 2023 and securing the fifth position on the 2023 LA Times 101 Best Restaurant list.'100% worth the hype! In case you've been under a rock and haven't tried this amazing Mexican seafood counter, go now. Everything from the scallops and ceviche to the octopus and tacos will just blow your mind. Love seeing a local fast-casual place being recognized for the absolute gem it is,' wrote Yelp Elite Tiffany T. in a glowing review. Demonstrating a commitment to its community, Holbox provided meals to victims and first responders following the devastating wildfires that ravaged communities in LA. 'We donated a portion of our proceeds from the menu to World Central Kitchen, who have been instrumental in relief efforts across LA, which resulted in a $10K donation,' a Holbox spokesperson shared. Southern California restaurants featured on Yelp's Top 100 U.S. Restaurants 2025:Holbox - Los Angeles, CAShlap Muan Wings - Long Beach, CABerry Brand - Tustin, CAWest Coast Cheesesteaks - Glendora, CASunbliss Café - Anaheim, CATai He Ju - El Monte, CALord Empanada - Monrovia, CA Cardelli's Italian Market Deli and Catering - Riverside, CA North Shore Plate Lunch - Norco, CADaddy Ji - Claremont, CA La Copine - Yucca Valley, CA Heritage Barbecue - San Juan Capistrano, CAUse this link to access Yelp's complete list: [link to Yelp's list]
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