How to Get a Reservation at Holbox in Los Angeles
Holbox, the Michelin-starred mariscos counter inside Mercado La Paloma, runs walk-in a la carte plus a tasting menu on select nights that releases on Resy around the first of the month.
The short answer
Holbox, the Michelin-starred Mexican seafood counter inside the Mercado La Paloma food hall in Historic South Central, runs two tracks. The a la carte counter is walk-up, though its handful of counter and bar seats are very competitive, with the bar seats most coveted.
The other track is a multi-course tasting menu offered on select nights, which books on Resy and releases on the first of each month for the following month. Snagging that reservation is tough. Confirm the current release timing and which nights run the tasting on the live listing.
Walk-in counter versus tasting menu
Two very different experiences, two very different strategies. Know which one you want before you go.
- A la carte counter: walk up, but arrive early since the few seats and bar spots fill fast.
- Tasting menu: select nights only, booked on Resy, releasing around the first of the month.
- Be ready at the exact release minute for the monthly tasting drop.
- Watch for cancellations on the tasting menu as the date approaches.
Tell Rose whether you want the Holbox tasting menu or a counter seat. We watch the Resy drop and cancellations and book the moment a seat opens.
Frequently asked
When does the Holbox tasting menu release?
The Holbox tasting menu, offered on select nights, books on Resy and releases on the first of each month for the following month. It is tough to snag, so be ready at the exact release minute.
Can you walk in to Holbox?
Yes, the a la carte counter is walk-up, but the handful of counter and bar seats fill fast, with the bar seats most coveted. Arrive early for the best chance.
How hard is it to get into Holbox?
The tasting menu is very hard, releasing monthly and selling out fast, and the walk-in counter is hard at peak given the few seats. Catching the Resy drop or arriving early is the path.