Things to Do in Historic South-Central, Los Angeles
A historic center of African American life in the city, where jazz nightclubs once lined Central Avenue. Mercado La Paloma's food stalls, including Holbox, carry the present day.
- HolboxSeafood
- Kultur LoungeLounge
- Mercado La PalomaFood Hall
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Where to eat & drink in Historic South-Central
Holbox
Michelin ★Seafood· $20–60Its namesake is a Caribbean island just off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, but this beloved counter, located inside the Mercado La Paloma, is a distinctively Angelino phenomenon.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM – 9 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Seree's Coffee Shop
★ 4.8 · 124Coffee Shop· $10–20Unpretentious daytime diner serving classic American grub & simple Asian dishes such as fried rice.
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Holbox
- 2Kultur Lounge
- 3Mercado La Paloma
- 4Chichen Itza
- 5Jetty Coffee Roasters
- 6Seree's Coffee Shop
- 7Santa Rosa Restaurant
- 8Central Avenue Farmers' Market
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