Rajas y Crema is one of those rare hidden gems you almost don't want to share--almost. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed and personally served by the owner, which immediately set the tone for the experience. The restaurant is small, quaint, and full of heart, the kind of place where you can feel the love and care that goes into every dish. The food is absolutely exceptional--truly home-cooked in the best sense of the word. Every bite tastes like it came straight out of your mom's kitchen: comforting, flavorful, and made with intention. Nothing feels rushed or mass-produced; it's clear everything is prepared with pride and tradition. Don't be fooled by the unassuming location or modest size. This spot delivers big on quality and authenticity. If you're craving real, soulful, homemade Mexican food and a genuine, personal dining experience, Rajas y Crema is exactly where you want to be. Highly recommended--you'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit. read more

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I've been to Rajas con Crema several times and every time I've left extremely satiated and pleasantly stuffed! My favorite appetizer are the Molletes which are toasted bolillos with chorizo and bean spread topped with cheese and pico de gallo. My favorite plates are the Carne en su Jugo, which is pork in green chilli sauce, and the Albondigas beef meatball soup. The soup is plentiful and doesn't disappoint in flavor. The meatballs are tender and have a perfect flavor profile of herbs and spice. Honestly, nothing disappoints here. The Pollo in Mole is also delicious. The tortillas are fresh and hand made. The Pollo con Rajas is creamy, cheesy, flavorful and the chicken has always been juicy underneath all that sauce, cooked perfectly. I've also had the teak tacos and they're filling, tasty, and a perfectly compliment to anything you will order. The sides are usually rice and beans and they've always been perfect. The rice is soft and the beans are addicting. Javier is always warm and friendly, he does an amazing job with his restaurant. He tends to his patrons wonderfully and deserves all praise, as well as his staff. They compliment the small dining area and make you feel like you're eating at home or with family. I'll gladly continue to eat at Rajas con Crema every time I'm in town. Parking is street parking so it can be iffy. Thank you so much for the fantastic experience! read more

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This place is amazing! Cute little hidden family restaurant. My partner and I decided to have brunch for her birthday and she really enjoyed the food. Javier had phenomenal service and just for that I'm coming back. Great prices! read more

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Ok, let's be real. Calling Rajas con Crema a "hidden gem" feels way too basic. Este lugar es otra cosa. We've eaten here un montón de veces, and even had them cater varios eventos, and honestly... nunca fallan. What I love most is how serious they are about quality. Ingredientes frescos, platos bien cuidados, y puro sabor in every bite. Más que un restaurant, Rajas con Crema is a beacon of great Mexican cooking. read more

Delicious and so close to home !!! I was looking for a place to have dinner and we found this place and decided to give it a try And delicious food and nice drinks Drinks We got dirty margaritas and La Paloma a nice refreshing drink both with agave for the nice taste Food Carne en su jugo con hand made tortillas Very very good Pasta dish and we got another one to go for wife Service was nice We will return we need to try el mole and etc read more

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I've tried their delicious rajas con crema, but had to return to try their tacos de Birria. Really enjoyed the combination of the savory consommé and crispy tacos. The Birria was really tender and perfectly seasoned. I also loved having multiple salsas to choose from and the red onion and cilantro medley. Will need to return to try their Birria torta and their corn cake à la mode. Service and ambiance was wonderful as well. read more

Rajas con Crema - Birria Tacos - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Maywood, California

Visited here because our Airbnb Host recommended it. I wish I had kept photos of this place because everything I had was great. I got their chicken with mole and sorry to my mom but they know how to throw it down. The mole was super flavorful and to some extent had some smokiness to it, really well done. I asked for an extra side of rice in substitute of their beans (just don't like beans in general) and I'm assuming it was the owner said that wouldn't be a problem. He was actually really nice talking to other people visiting the restaurant. I can't remember what it was called but it was the shot of espresso with Horchata. The Horchata was really silky and very good. As much as I love coffee/espresso, I would enjoy it without it since they give it to you in the little cup for you to pour in. Nothing was wrong with the espresso but with how good he horchata was I felt like I was doing a disservice putting the espresso in the drink (no disrespect though) Lastly, they give you these tortilla chips with salsa. I didn't even try the salsa so I can't speak on it but the chips are those double fried ones¿??? Absolute gas and not oily like other places do it and still held its "freshness" Overall, this place was definitely fire. Parking in the back was pretty easy too. If I ever come back to Cali and I'm looking for some mole/ nice Mexican food. This place is it. read more

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Best in the city. My favorite to die for is there's con crema pollo oh my lord I can have that same dish everyday until I die. Service is amazing and such a cute place to have a nice dinner out with the family. Thank you so much for your kindness and for filling mine and my daughters happy tummy's read more

I was feeling a little bit sick and craved albondiga soup. The owner himself waited on me for take out and was very pleasant. I t took me over an hour to get home but the soup and homemade tortillas were still warm. The soup was incredibly flavorful! (I've had other soup which was like salted water). Definitely great comfort food. I will definitely go back even if I'm not in the area!! read more

First time trying things out in this area of SoCal. My bf and I found Rajas con Crema on Yelp and were immediately intrigued-- Mexican/Italian fusion...? (have never seen this before...) Only street parking in this area (2 hr max). Restaurant is along the street, fairly unassuming. Interior is clean and homey. For a weekend afternoon, it was relatively empty. The owner warmly greeted us right away. AGUA FRESCA (jamaica): House-made. Pretty refreshing, not too sweet. CEVICHE TROPICAL: One of the more unique ceviches I've had-- the jicama, imitation crab, and shrimp came together so well. Super bright and a little spicy. CAJUN PASTA WITH CHICKEN: This is actually the best cajun pasta I've had LOL. Soooooo creamy and flavorful, with big chunks of chicken. Fresh parm is a must. It comes with bread to scoop up that good sauce *_* This is a huge portion, enough for two meals. CHURRO CHEESECAKE: The churro on top is mostly decoration only... Or so the owner says. It's hard as a rock LOL. The cheesecake though, OMG. So luscious and dreamy~~ The inedible churro is forgiven. Very happy to start off the first meal of our LA trip here ^_^ read more

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Hidden Gem of Maywood!! The service is great! Every 5-10 minutes we were being asked if everything was good! Refilled our drinks multiple times. The menu is a good size. Brought my mom for Mother's Day, she got birria tacos which she liked and she's very picky so that's a win! We also the creamy marinara pasta, the bow tie pesto pasta, and since I'm a vegan I got Mushroom Fajitas. Overall I recommend this place! read more

Please support this establishment if you're wondering where to eat next. Honestly, Rajas Con Crema has been my go to restaurant. I think I've eaten here about 20 times now, and every time I am fully satisfied. Satisfied with the food, the quality, the staff, the take out and even their fresh flowers on each table. I have brought my extended family to try the food here because of how much I love it. Javier has always made us feel at home and has always made great conversation with my little one, which I really appreciate. (Sometimes restaurants forget that children are people too and want to be in conversation too) Anyways, I can go into how each dish is delicious but I'll just say this, they have alllll been delicious. Their chips with salsas are the best! I always want to take their salsas home with me haha I always try to get a side of Rajas con crema because it is the best! I can never choose between salsa verde or mole for my enchiladas because I want both! If you dine in you can actually ask for both in one order which I love! My daughter loves her enfrijoladas de queso. Oh my! And the tacos de birria a la plancha are finger licking good! And no, I don't know anyone personally and I am not getting compensated for this review. Lol it's just that I love the food here! So yea, can't wait to eat here again! read more

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Had such a lovely dinner here! The salsa for the complimentary chips was so yummy. My husband loved the Cajun pasta. Claims it's the best he's ever had. Service was great and everything came out super quickly. read more

Food Service and ambiance were nice. A large party received their food hot. All but one at the same time. We all enjoyed the quality of the food. I highly recommend Rajas con crema read more

Come here often for lunch, it's a really nice atmosphere, cozy, homey and elevated. Good place to take a client out for lunch or celebrate a special occasion. Or just to eat a good meal. They're one of the few places in the area that does a carne en su jugo right. They also have some Italian dishes that were surprisingly good as well. The owner is always there and he's super hospitable and cares that everyone has a good experience read more

YUMMY!! Was able to find free up front street parking. They still sat us close to closing and didn't rush us whatsoever. Complementary house made chips and salsa, he wasn't kidding when he said the tomatillo one had layers of flavor.. I couldn't get enough!! We ordered the chicken rajas and popular pasta (was able to sub out the bacon for chicken). Both came with a few slices of baguette bread freshly made. Both were delicious and generous portions. Drinks were delicious too!! Sangria and Cadillac mag. Both were very delicious and good sized portions. 5 stars all around for good service and food!! Def recommend read more

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I've had this saved on Yelp for a while and finally got the chance to try it! First off I am a huge fan or rajas so I was so excited to try! The spot is a HIDDEN GEM, very small but so nice inside. Loved the ambiance. Of course I had to go with their main dish - rajas con crema y pollo. The dish was well presented and tasted very good! Not spicy and just creamy and delicious- loved that it was served with rice and vegetables too! The service was also really nice and welcoming. Overall I loved this place and will definitely come back to try something else! read more

Where do I start? The place has this salon for event/ party vibe looking at decor, Staff is friendly and attentive, they got a Mexican Italian fusion food. Food was well made, fresh and delicious. Meat, veggies, shrimp, and pasta seasoned very good for my taste. Agua de horchata was fresh, didn't taste premade. Tiramisu was great, could taste the coffee and it wasn't overpowering, chips and salsa were good. Everything here made fresh and taste like homemade. Worth the wait and price. read more

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100% Satisfied because., This is my second time celebrating my birthday with a delicious breakfast here! It's a small restaurant but when you walk in it's like entering to a 5* , it's decor it's elegant, it is clean, the music is pleasant. You are nicely greater by their staff or by Javier. For my 66 celebration we were a total of 13 with ages from 6 to 74 EVERY ONE was pleased with their food choice they love the food kudos to the chef. The staff very attentive, patience and respectful. God willing definitely next year we will come back again. read more

This place is a gem! The food is amazing and they have the best cafe de olla! If you stop by for breakfast on Saturday or Sunday the chilaquiles verdes are a must paired with a chorizo queso fundido for appetizer. The owners are wonderful, and service is great! read more

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I can honestly see why Rajas Con Crema is on the Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S! I've only done takeout but I decided to dine in for Valentine's Day and had such a great time. The service was amazing-- I was given a rose too which I thought was such a beautiful touch! The vibe inside is elegant and modern. There weren't many people dining in for the afternoon but I can see this place getting pretty busy during the weekend, so I would probably make a reservation if you choose to come during that time. I got the Fajitas de Pollo and an Horchata ( not pictured). Everything was absolutely delicious! The Fajitas were cooked perfectly and the chicken was extremely juicy! The horchata was just the right amount of sweetness too. There were many dishes that sound so good on their menu and they had many vegetarian dishes too! I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of options on the menu and I'm looking forward to trying their Cajun Pasta next! Unfortunately I did not have room for dessert but I definitely would've gotten the Tiramisu or their Fried Plantains. I had such a great experience and cannot wait to come again! read more

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I loved it the first time, went yesterday for the second time and don't feel like I'll return because the taste wasn't as good. I'd still recommend you going for their rajas con crema; with or without chicken....i was satisfied with that meal. I tried their enchiladas yesterday, along with their ceviche and the taste wasn't the best. Otherwise respect and love that it's a family business & their cleaniliness. read more

Food was incredible!! 10/10 I got the Cajun pasta which I keep dreaming about. My kids also got the Cajun pasta not spicy and they loved it too! Creamy & seasoned just right. Sangria was delicious. Service 10/10 our Waiter was super friendly and answered all questions we had. Ambiance 10/10 Restaurant inside was beautifully decorated. Very formal and elegant. read more

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A hidden gem in Bell! We had the Chicken Mole, Chicken Mole Enchiladas, Cajun Chicken pasta, Sangria and an appetizer (can't remember the name). Everything was OUTSTANDING! The Mole had a slight kick to it and was delicious. The waiter said they make all their moles in house (they use a different mole for the enchiladas than the one used for the Chicken dish). Their sangria was perfect, not too sweet and not too tart. I recommend making a reservation since this place is TINY! read more

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We were in the area, looking for a new place to try. We stumbled upon Rajas & so happy we did! The owner came & talked to us about the menu & background of the restaurant. Ordered their signature dish -- Rajas con Crema. Personally too cheesy for me, but still good. I'd give it a 7/10. I really loved their mole. 10/10. Definitely plan to come back & try other food items. read more

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I have had the rajas con cream, carne en su jugo, the flan, and ice cream. Everything has been excellent. The service is friendly and quick. The place is busy at lunch time and is calmer after 2:00. The bathrooms and place overall is clean. This is a great place to have a small group celebration! There parking on the side of the building and street parking. read more

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Está pequeña joya con una excelente visión y experiencia de la verdadera comida mexicana, yo soy mexicano , hay lugares donde un platillo es bueno y otros no tanto. Este NO tiene nada malo ...! Todo lo que he probado ha sido preparado con cuidado y atención a los detalles Cada aperitivo , botana , bebida preparada , plato fuerte y acompañamiento están en su punto y con un gran sabor a hogar Muy recomendado !!! Muy agradecido por el servicio personalizado del dueño , muy amable y atento. Excelente ambiente,muy pequeño pero acogedor lugar , solo temo que cuando la voz corra de lo bueno que es este lugar, será más difícil por la gran cantidad de personas que acudirán a saborear esta deliciosa comida . Les auguro éxito !!! read more

We went to Rajas con crema last night for my brother in laws birthday and it was such a great restaurant! The restaurant itself is cute and romantic, but also nice for a family dinner. The food was delicious! I had the molé and it was sooooo good. Our brothers had the pasta and it was truly amazing! The service was impeccable. The owners themselves served us and cooked for us, truly felt like a homemade meal and service. They were so kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant! Don't let the outside location fool you, it's 5/5 stars. read more

First time eating at Rajas con Crema and I am so glad I did! A Hidden gem. We ordered the chorizo and mushroom queso fundido -- so gooey and tasty. The cheese was still bubbling when it arrived. I ordered the rajas con crema with chicken. Oh man, I didn't know what I was missing. It was creamy and flavorful. The distinct flavors made me say "Mmmm, this is so good!" The complimentary chips and salsa were addictive. We had seconds. The service was friendly, prompt, and attentive. We met the owner who you can tell LOVE this place and is proud of what his family has carved into the city. The decor makes it seem like you've stepped out of the busy streets of Maywood and into a charming Italian ristorante. I hate writing a review for places like this because I want to keep them hidden for myself, but I also want this place to be around for a long time. So, I have to share the delicious experience of Rajas con Crema. read more

Todo riquísimo,el servicio y el ambiente es excelente. 100% recomendado. Definitivamente regresaré a comer aquí. read more

Rajas con Crema - Plátanos fritos. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Maywood, California

A must try hidden gem in Huntington Park. Came with family for breakfast. Amazing and wonderful hosts. The food is fresh, all made to order, nothing disappoints, you'll enjoy every bite. From the ambience to the drinks, food and finally dessert, a must try for family or dinner date. read more

I keep going to amazing place., ! The food is excellent., tasty., the owner Javier is a super host., the place is hidden gem in the middle of Maywood., read more

Just amazing !! I've tried many dishes since I first met this place by another recommendation The rajas con crema plate 110% Queso fundido with chorizo side 110% Carne en su jugo 110% All the pastas are great !!!! But best of all the beautiful service by everyone!! That is what makes us keep going back !!! Oh !!! Please try the tiramisu !!!! 150% !!!..... read more

Delicious Italian and Mexican food. Small yet romantic setting. Great recommendations from server and owner.

Food was yummy. Got 3 different dishes and they were all savory and authentic. Good size portions. Would recommend.

Food: The food is on point, providing authentic Mexican dishes. I ordered mole poblano enchiladas and the house mole (dark type not offered on the menu but as a separate dish) was sweet and exquisite like from Puebla or Oaxaca. The chilaquiles were also delicious, crunchy and filling. Their house salsas are delicious that I tried with their chips. They have a variety of mixed drinks too that we did not get to try as well as desserts like plantains that looked promising. Service: The service was in point! The waiter kept verifying with us if we were okay with certain condiments as my friend was vegetarian and was honest about their beans made traditionally with lard. I also appreciate how the waiter warned me that the mole enchiladas in the menu are not made from their dark house mole which would have disappointed me and easily adjusted to my preference. Ambiance: The location is casual, small, clean, and intimate. The parking situation is not the best but we managed to easily find street parking and the area this restaurant is in is not the nicest but that did not deter me from coming here, especially with their high ratings. I definitely plan to return here for home-made authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

Rajas con Crema - Mole enchiladas (custom made from their house mole, not the red mole offered on the menu) - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Maywood, California

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First thing I noticed was the stark contrast of the shabby exterior/surrounding edifices to the extremely clean and sleek interior design of this establishment. I had a creamy boscaiola ($20.99) which is fettucine pasta with pancetta (Italian bacon). I loved everything about the pasta except for the Italian bacon. It also comes with three small pieces of bread. Service was extremely amiable. By the time we were finished with our meal, the place became crowded so ensure you make reservations to avoid any rushes. There's parking available on the street in front of the restaurant as well as a small parking lot in the bank. read more

Rajas con Crema - Creamy boscaiola. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Maywood, California

I absolutely love this place ! From the food to the service ! Our go to is carne en jugo and Pasta a la Boscaiola with pancetta .

If I could give extra stars, I would. All I can say is that this place is a HIDDEN GEM When you walk in, you can automatically notice that this is not your regular mom and pop restaurant. You see the details in the hanging chandeliers, the mirrors which enlarge the space and add lighting, the TV in the back which showcases their dishes and accomplishments, a single rose on each table, and menu books placed on the tables. You can tell that when designing the space, the designer and owner wanted to elevate this restaurant and fully transform the small space. There were no short cuts made. We were seated very quickly, perhaps because we arrived earlier than the midafternoon crowd, or perhaps because I joined the waitlist prior to coming. We were greeted by the Owner (Javier) who told us a little about the restaurant and his wife who does the majority of the cooking and was kind and a great host overall. I recognized him from the photo of him and his wife on the back page of their menu summarizing the history of the restaurant. We ordered their Carne en Su Jugo, because not every Mexican Restaurant will carry it in their menu and that is what originally made us decide to come, along with the Torta de Birria. For Drinks it was the Cafe de Olla and Freshly Made Pineapple Agua Fresca (not located in the menu, but if you know, you know) They also have daily Agua Fresca like Jamaica and Horchata. While you are waiting, they serve you chips with two types of salsa and will refill it if your order is not ready. Food: DELICIOUS. They make sure to give you all the traditional accompaniments that you need for your meal. The Carne en su Jugo (5 stars ) is served with 3 tortillas, lemon, cilantro, diced onion all in pretty little white containers. It tastes authentic as if you were enjoying it in Jalisco. The Torta de Birria (5 Stars ), is large, filling, DELICIOUS accompanied by the CONSUME so you can dip that perfectly baked crunchy Artisan Bread without it getting too soggy. It comes with a side of rice and beans which I couldn't finish because the Torta itself was so filling. *CAFE DE OLLA!!! OMG This was the icing on the cake! No sugar or milk needed but then again, you're not suppose to need it with Cafe de Olla. As a non coffee drinker, I had 3 cups because I will never pass a deliciously prepared Cafe De Olla. My only regret is that we were so full from the meal that we didn't have any space left to try their dessert. I understand why Rajas Con Crema is on their Top 100 of 2023. It's well deserved and I will be coming back very soon. read more

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I want to thank Yelp for assisting in locating this excellent neighborhood restaurant in Maywood. The reviews were right on the money. Driving by, I would of never stopped at this modest storefront. Outstanding margaritas and the Birria stew was marvelous Professional and timely service...server recommended the main course..with excellent results I will be back! read more