Explore the Flavors of the Yucatan Peninsula
KA’TEEN is a fresh take on the ancient cuisine of the Yucatan Peninsula, brought to you by Chef Wes Avila.
Chef Wes Avila
An icon of the Los Angeles food scene, Chef Wes Avila began his career with stints at L'Auberge, Marché and Le Comptoir. He is best known for the meteoric rise of Guerilla Tacos, which he started as an experimental street cart. The cart eventually became a roving food truck, and subsequently, an award-winning brick and mortar restaurant in Los Angeles’ Arts District. In fall 2020, Avila opened Angry Egret Dinette, a genre-bending ode to Los Angeles’ street food culture located in Chinatown’s Mandarin Plaza. Long revered for his distinct culinary perspective, Avila has received recognition from the Michelin Guide and the James Beard Foundation for his nuanced blend of regional California and Mexican cuisine.
The Story
KA’TEEN is an adventure to the lush jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula, nestled in the bustling heart of Hollywood. Created by Chef Wes Avila and Ten Five Hospitality, celebrated Los Angeles chef and founder of legendary taqueria Guerilla Tacos, the restaurant and Mezcal bar serves up discovery within every dish. The name Ka’teen means “afresh” in Mayan, perfectly describing chef Avila’s vibrant interpretation of the region’s rich and diverse culinary traditions. Immersed in 5,000 square feet of Aztec-inspired tropical garden space, guests can expand their palettes and broaden their horizons through creative tequila cocktails, bold Latin-American flavors and DJ sets that recall the rhythm of the rainforests.
Private events
Our 5,000 square foot tropical oasis is the perfect venue to host your private event.
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Press
February Food and Drink News
Famed chef Wes Avila (founder of DTLA's Guerilla Tacos) is declaring Taco Tuesday an official holiday at his Hollywood hot spot KA'TEEN.
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Situated on a buzzy block in Hollywood, Ka’teen channels sceney Tulum resorts with a reed tunnel entrance, a lush outdoor dining room and an expansive, Yucatan-inspired menu by award-winning local chef Wes Avila.
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Wes Avila’s Ka’Teen is a piece of Tulum in Hollywood with its leafy outdoor seating and coastal Mexican cooking.
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On Oct. 24, Ka’teen will host the second round of its guest chef series. Welcoming chef Jerome Grant, the James Beard-nominated chef will team with chef Wes Avila on a four-course meal that blends Yucatan-inspired cuisine and elevated barbecue.
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Ka’teen channels sceney Tulum resorts with a reed tunnel entrance, a lush outdoor dining room and an expansive, Yucatan-inspired menu by Wes Avila, who also runs Chinatown’s Angry Egret Dinette
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To kick off Latin Heritage Month, KA’TEEN, Hollywood’s favorite Mexican coastal restaurant is celebrating Mexican Independence Day today.
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Ka'teen will transport you straight to the tropical setting of the Yucatan Peninsula, calling to mind Tulum but without the crowds.
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Chef Wes Avila, who found a fast following with his Guerrilla Tacos, is welcoming some of his famous friends to his coastal Mexican restaurant KA’TEEN each month for a new guest chef series — beginning with chef Roberto Alcocer, whose restaurant Valle in Oceanside just scored a Michelin star last month.
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Delight in modern Mexican cuisine with a touch of heat to keep you cozy on breezy LA nights, while relishing well-shaken cocktails and savoring a delectable platter of perfectly roasted cochinita pibil.
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Ka’Teen serves a menu of flavours from the Mayan Riviera and Yucatán peninsula, with elements including plants, palm fronds, tostadas, ceviches and tacos.
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For those who can snag a reservation, the beautifully designed space is perfect for a dressy girls’ night, a stylish date night and, well, any night for the typical area crowd.
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A chic restaurant inspired by Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
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Transport yourself to the tropics of the Yucatán Peninsula when dining at Ka'teen.
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The coastal Mexican restaurant now serves weekend brunch. Continuing its Yucatán-inspired approach to the menu, brunch dishes include Huevos Rancheros with salsa cacera, avocado and queso oaxaca; Horchata French Toast with caramelized pineapple and hibiscus and Short Rib Enfrijolada with fried brussels sprouts, flowering herbs and salsa de puya.
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It's always a party at Yucatán-inspired KA’TEEN in Hollywood, where the vibe on the outdoor patio makes you feel like you're on vacation.
KA'TEEN launches weekend brunch
KA'TEEN in Hollywood has become a hot spot for dinner and now it's launching a weekend brunch menu.
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Guerrilla Tacos founder Wes Avila’s sexy new spot at the Tommie Hollywood hotel is set almost entirely outdoors and is ultra-heavy on the Tulum vibes, with leather-and-wood barrel chairs, dozens of rattan-covered lights hanging overhead, and lush greenery everywhere.
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Ka’teen spans some 5,000 square feet of fully outdoor dining space, reminiscent of the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, designed by Studio Collective and styled by Bernadette Blanc.
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In the kitchen at Ka’teen, Wes Avila draws on his heritage to put together a menu that reflects his California take on Yucatan cuisine.
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If you’re looking to get dressed up and have a messy, over-the-top birthday in Hollywood, Ka’Teen is where to be.
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Wes Avila's potent árbol chilies at new Yucatán-inspired restaurant Ka’teen in Los Angeles
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Chef Wes Avila, the man behind Guerilla Tacos, continues to delight with his latest restaurant inspired by the ancient flavors of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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DUJOUR Magazine
May Issue
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Chef Wes Avila is an LA legend, Poseidon behind the wave of elevated and creative Chicano tacos that swept the city over the last decade.
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The 15 best new restaurants in Los Angeles right now
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Looking to get dressed up and have a messy, over-the-top birthday in Hollywood, Ka’Teen is where to be.
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Chef Wes Avila is tackling the ancient flavors of the Yucatan peninsula and pairing them with market-sourced ingredients at this uniquely LA concept that’s adjacent to the tommie Hollywood hotel.
Chef Wes Avila’s new restaurant Ka’teen showcases his take on Yucatan cuisine
Wes’ new restaurant Ka’teen showcases his take on Yucatan cuisine and features an oasis in the heart of Hollywood
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The lush ambience, thumping tunes, and attentive service make it a complete dining experience.
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The Tulum vibes are strong in Ka'Teen's outdoor dining area.
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KA'TEEN Grand Opening
A new project from chef Wes Avila
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