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Is Chichén Itzá Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, Chichén Itzá is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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discoverlosangeles.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated August 2026 shows 2,370 photos and 1,552 reviews for Chichen Itza at its located Grand Avenue address, and the restaurant's own website lists an active menu, indicating current operation.

  • Season / episode Season 27, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 3655 S Grand Ave c6, Los Angeles, CA 90007
  • Current name Chichen Itza Restaurant

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Guy Fieri visited Chichen Itza for the episode "Mex to the Max," which aired 2017-08-14, sampling traditional Yucatecan dishes representing the cuisine of southeastern Mexico. According to Discover Los Angeles, the restaurant is family-owned and operated, making its own corn tortillas inside Mercado la Paloma, a community market hall in South Los Angeles that houses several small, independent food vendors. The restaurant's presence inside that market has become one of its defining features, according to the same source. A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 recorded 2,370 photos and 1,552 reviews for the restaurant at 3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007, and the restaurant's own website, chichenitzarestaurant.com, listed a current menu along with delivery, pickup, and patio dining options at the same address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 27, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Mex to the Max
What was featured
traditional Yucatecan Mexican dishes at a family-run restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Chichén Itzá

Frequently asked questions

Is Chichén Itzá still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Chichén Itzá is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Chichén Itzá after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Guy Fieri visited Chichen Itza for the episode "Mex to the Max," which aired 2017-08-14, sampling traditional Yucatecan dishes representing the cuisine of southeastern Mexico. As of September 2026, Chichén Itzá is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Chichén Itzá called now?

Now: Chichen Itza Restaurant (formerly Chichén Itzá). As of September 2026, Chichén Itzá is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Chichén Itzá located?

3655 S Grand Ave c6, Los Angeles, CA 90007. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Chichén Itzá?

Season 27, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 14, 2017. The episode is titled “Mex to the Max”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 recorded 2,370 photos and 1,552 reviews for the restaurant at 3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007, and the restaurant's own website, chichenitzarestaurant.com, listed a current menu along with delivery, pickup, and patio dining options at the same address. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Chichén Itzá still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 recorded 2,370 photos and 1,552 reviews for the restaurant at 3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007, and the restaurant's own website, chichenitzarestaurant.com, listed a current menu along with delivery, pickup, and patio dining options at the same address. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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3655 S Grand Ave c6, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Venue type
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