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    Ray's Tepeyac

    3.8 (736 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Chile Verde Burrito Dinner
    Jerry T.

    Ray's Tepeyac is my go to for a Chile Verde Burrito! Large portion! I can only eat half. I tried their $6 Michelada Tuesday special for the first time. Really good balance of spice and tomato with Modelo. David always gives us great service and has become a family friend over the years.

    Chile Coronado, Pescado Mojo De Ajo
    Anna T.

    My friend and I came for dinner. I had the Chile Coranado and my friend had the Pescado Mojo De Ajo. The portions were big enough for us to take some home for later. Food was delicious. Staff was very intentive and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was very pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back.

    Chips and Salsa
    Ian A.

    Ray's Tepeyac sells thick, heavy portions with speedy service. The food's flavors are distinct and prominent, but it also tastes "mushy" like something left underneath a food lamp for too long. Currently, Ray's Tepeyac successfully captures the taste of well-cooked buffet food. (Quick Note: 3.99% Service Charge Applied to All Card Sales. Bring Cash.) I arrived on a weekday (around 1:50PM). The location had a large amount of elderly customers. I was immediately seated. Each table received complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were lukewarm, but its flavorful salsa was cold. In addition, the tap water tastes very off-putting; its water tastes like old melted ice. I ordered the Shredded Beef Burrito (Lunch Special - $10.95) and the Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo ($18.95). Service is fast! Both huge dishes arrived piping hot in six minutes and 47 seconds. The Shredded Beef Burrito is extremely big. The burrito is doused with tangy sauce and melted cheese with a dollop of sour cream. The burrito is stuffed with boiled, mushy beef. Thankfully, its sauce adds needed flavor to the bland burrito. The Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo had a lovely, addictive garlic and buttery flavor. Unfortunately, its strong taste is used to mask the thin, small, soft, mushy fish. Its rice successfully rekindled memories of Mexican rice, but it's very mushy. The beans are satisfying, but it's finely mashed and wet. Thankfully, its flavor is strengthened with its generous melted cheese. If I had two words to describe this dish, it would be "soft" and "hot." Service is adequate. In the beginning, I was helped quickly. However, once I received my food, I rarely saw my server. I had to eventually "wave down" a staff member to get my check. Staff moves like a fast food restaurant. After receiving the check, customers pay at the front counter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Regarding ambiance, Ray's Tepeyac is a charming location. I enjoyed the wall's artwork. The location is also clean and well-ventilated. High-energy Mexican music echoes throughout this location. The furniture looks dated like an old diner, but it's functional and well-maintained[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Overall, Ray's Tepeyac serves huge portions. And it's a decent option for a budget meal. If deciding to visit Ray's Tepeyac, enter with low expectations. 3.8 out of 5

    Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad
    Cecilia T.

    To Go Order placed. Ordered red chile burrito, got a green chile burrito. The Mexican chopped chicken salad I ordered was a disaster. Watery with wilted mushy lettuce. They don't always fill my orders correctly but wanted to support our local restaurant. Unfortunately, this will be my last order. Not going back.

    Chorizo and eggs, breakfast available for lunch too
    Rose R.

    Had a great lunch here and never disappoints. The servers were all attentive, ensuring our drinks were refilled.

    Sunny son sunshine
    Francis B.

    Went in with my sunny son sunshine, we had breakfast I had the Chile Relleno plate and he had Huevos rancheros. It was so delicious. Our waiter David was amazing. He was getting into it with another waitress just a tad over a broken coffee maker but all in all it was funny to hear the bickering. He told homegirl she was still sleeping lol anyways loved it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was playing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is mobster feel. Old timers comfort.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this place. We will be back again.

    Dakota R.

    The service at Ray's was amazing! The staff were very attentive and sweet. I used to go to this restaurant all the time when I was younger with my mom and dad and it brought up so many memories for me. I got the Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo which was a very garlicky and buttery. The portion sizes are large and my boyfriend and I both had a lot of leftovers to take home. Only thing to note is that they do charge a fee for credit card I believe.

    Chips and Salsa
    Katie R.

    My husband and I ate here after work as a mid-week treat. The restaurant looks small from the outside but once we were seated, we noticed it was quite spacious and there was lots of seating. The service was great and the food was pretty good. They serve chips and salsa complimentary. We ordered flautas, taquitos, and a cheese enchilada with rice and beans. My favorite was the taquitos. The cheese enchilada was good but a little too heavy for me especially with the rice and beans.

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    Not the same as I remember the Chile Relleno. Maybe wasn't a good day. But needs to be revamped. I was disappointed

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    Good and affordable food. Generous portions too. Their chilaquiles topped with carnitas and green sauce are amazing!

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    Rey's has always been our to go place. Great food, great service, and great prices. My family has been going there since they opened.

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    Food is tasty $ portions are plenty, service is very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Attractive paint murals on the walls[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

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    Does Rays have a catering menu available? Heard they have party size burritos, any info?

    Is there an updated health score?

    Just asked my parents who frequent the restaurant and they said the score is updated to an A.

    Are they open for business?

    Roaches stay away !!!!

    I love the food here. When will you reopen?

    they were forced to shut down due to rat infestation. they will re open when they clean up and the health inspectors come out

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    Fonda Don Chon

    Fonda Don Chon

    4.3
    (3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Fonda Don Chon is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in Shopper Ln. In Covina near the…read moredowntown. Parking lot across the restaurant. You can park in the additional parking spots all around Shopper Ln. I have been a customer for many years and tried many delicious dishes. They serve a traditional Mexican open buffet at certain times. The waiting line is expected, but don't feel discouraged because it moves fast. The decor is vibrant enriched with colorful murals. The staff are very welcoming and genuinely warm. The restaurant has cozy and inviting ambience. Outdoor and indoor seating are available. I placed an online order for pickup. It was fast and convenient since I had friends coming for dinner. I ordered the following: - Burrito Panchon 5/5 Stuffed with carnita, beans and rice, served with cream, beans and guacamole. Huge portion! You can choose your protein. - Fajitas Cielo Mar Y Tierra 5/5 Marinated beef, shrimp, chicken. It served with sauteed bell peppers tomatoes and onions, rice, guacamole, beans and pico de gallo. It was smoky, savory and flavorful. - Vegetarian Enchiladas 5/5 Corn tortillas stuffed with bell pepper, corn, onion, carrot, cilantro, squash, and topped with a combination of cream and jack cheese. The portion was enormous. It was a very flavorful and savory. - Carna Asada 5/5 Flap meat marinated with homemade adobo. It served with pico de gallo, rice & guacamole. The meat was juicy and tender. It was such a delicious dish. - Empanadas 5/5 I chose chicken empanadas. It served with salad. The empanadas was crispy from outside and very flavorful. - Ensalada de Nopales 5/5 Diced cactus mixed with tomatoes, onion, lime, and cilantro. - Taquitos 5/5 It was crispy from outside with savory and juicy filling. - Taco de Cameron , taco de Pescado & taco de Birria 5/5 They were savory, juicy and delicious. - Beans 5/5 Topped with melted cheese, really delicious - Large Bionico Bowl 5/5 Fresh fruits like topped strawberries, mango, cantaloupe, banana, papaya, blueberries, apples, pineapple topped with granola and shaved coconut. It was rich, creamy. The fruits were fresh and sweet. It was heavenly! Every box was wrapped with layers of plastic wrap perfectly. I got a bag full of different types of salsa with my order and another bag with tortilla chips. The food portions were very generous. Every dish reflected authenticity and deliciousness. Fonda Don Chon has high quality, flavorful and delicious food. It is my FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

    I recently visited Fonda Don Chon Mexican Buffet and unfortunately left feeling very disappointed,…read moreespecially regarding their policy for young children. The service was just okay, but what really bothered me was being charged $17 for my daughter, who is only 2 years old. She barely ate anything, just about two pieces of watermelon and a small bite of concha bread. For that amount of food, I found the $17 charge completely unreasonable. When I questioned the charge, the waiter explained that because the food was put on her plate rather than being fed to her directly by us, they considered her to have eaten from the buffet and charged the full $17. He also mentioned that management is watching the cameras to determine whether children are eating from the buffet. Honestly, I find this policy excessive. I understand that buffets need rules to prevent people from sharing food or taking advantage of the system, but charging $17 for a 2 year old who ate practically nothing seems unreasonable. There should be some sort of reduced price or reasonable policy for toddlers, especially when they consume such a small amount of food. The food may be worth trying, but because of this experience and the way the situation was handled, I would think twice before returning. A $17 charge for what my 2-year-old actually ate felt ridiculous and left a very negative impression

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    Fuego Cravings

    Fuego Cravings

    4.6
    (569 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Discounts available

    Another hole-the-wall Mexican restaurant that needs a well-deserve recognition. The inside is clean…read more& not stuffy like other small diners. In fact, their air-conditioning was a reprieve from a hot day when we walked in. Alex greeted us with his friendly smile & very attentive to us even giving us some extra beans & radish to go. The various meat in the tacos were fresh & tender seasoned well, not overly salty & not spicy for the taste of a non-Mexican consumer. I would recommend people to try this place as it is one of a few family-owned establishments that really worth trying.

    Came here for the first time since I was craving all sorts of tacos and etc. they had everything…read moreyou can think of and not so pricey which was caught my eye. The food though was super catchy I had to try at least 3-4 things. They were all pretty good and they had great customer service as soon as you walk in which was nice coming from a long day of work. Definitely recommend

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    4 crispy birria taquitos topped with sour cream, guacamole sauce, mozzarella, onion, cilantro & jalapeños. Served with rich consommé.
    4 crispy birria taquitos topped with sour cream, guacamole sauce, mozzarella, onion, cilantro & jalapeños. Served with rich consommé.
    4 crispy birria taquitos stuffed with tender birria, mozzarella, onion, cilantro & jalapeños. Served with sour cream, guac & 4oz consommé.
    4 crispy birria taquitos stuffed with tender birria, mozzarella, onion, cilantro & jalapeños. Served with sour cream, guac & 4oz consommé.
    Hearty 7oz steak served with fluffy rice, hearty beans, creamy guacamole sauce, fresh pico de gallo, a spicy chile toreado, grilled onions.

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    Hearty 7oz steak served with fluffy rice, hearty beans, creamy guacamole sauce, fresh pico de gallo, a spicy chile toreado, grilled onions.
    OLA Restobar

    OLA Restobar

    3.5
    (948 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Absolutely phenomenal! The food was scrumptious, bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and…read moreserved in generous portions. We enjoyed the ceviche tostadas, caldo de camarón, potato taquitos, café de olla, and Mexicafé. Every dish exceeded our expectations. The best part of our visit was Molly! She delivered exceptional customer service, friendly, attentive, charismatic, and genuinely caring. She made wonderful recommendations, anticipated our needs, and made us feel truly welcomed. Molly elevated an already amazing dining experience into an unforgettable one. If you visit Ola Restobar, ask for Molly. You'll be glad you did! We can't wait to come back with family and friends.

    The experience at Ola was extremely disappointing, and the biggest reason was the poor management…read moreby Jorge. When we arrived, the line was already very long. Jorge came outside multiple times, clearly saw how many people were waiting, and even recorded the crowd on his phone three different times for social media. Knowing the capacity of the restaurant, he could have easily informed everyone that the remaining people in line would likely not get in. Instead, we waited over three hours with no communication. While we were waiting, I repeatedly watched people call Jorge. He would come outside, greet them, and bring them straight inside. I personally saw this happen at least six different times. When it was finally our turn to speak with the host, we were told there were no seats left, that we would have to stand, and that we wouldn't even be able to order food. I confronted Jorge about letting those other groups in ahead of everyone else. His response was that he knew them personally and that they were friends of the restaurant owners. That explanation only made the situation worse. My wife had just finished a 14-hour hospital shift, and we came here hoping to enjoy the game together. Instead, we spent three hours waiting only to be treated as though our time didn't matter. What was most shocking was Jorge's attitude. He literally told me, "They won't do anything to me if you post this. I'm friends with the owner." If that's the mindset of management, it's no surprise customers are treated this way. It truly felt like only friends and family received special treatment while everyone else was left waiting without honesty or respect. I have no issue waiting when things are busy, but I do expect transparency, fairness, and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience showed none of those qualities.

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    Las Picaditas
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    Fried Churro
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    Max's Mexican Cuisine

    3.9
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Great service with a homey welcoming feel. The greeting inside is embracing. If you know then you…read moreknow! There's a special customer service greeting as you enter the door. It's enduring and hilarious at the same time. The food is amazing and savory down to the chips and salsa. They have special fresh strawberries if you order a strawberry cocktail. There's something about this restaurant that rents a space in your memory. I'll be back.

    I liked coming here a lot. Not anymore…read more... Lately the quality of some of the food, specifically the "carnitas" and "lengua" tacos is poor. The meat is dry and hard. I also don't appreciate the poor attitude that two of the bartenders have been displaying lately. They have favorites and it shows a lot. I understand that when it's time to close it's time to close and go. But if you're serving other people and treating those same people nicer because they're your favorites, well that's not cool. In the end we're all patrons. We all support when consuming. But above all, it's the poor attitude that I will never pay for. I used to like coming here often. I probably will never again. I also know that occasionally in the bar they overcharge for cocktails thinking customers will not notice because they've been drinking and bartenders refuse to adjust the check. This is terrible and now you know.

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    Bar inside
    Bar inside
    33. Flautas Combination (chicken). Get it extra crispy!
    33. Flautas Combination (chicken). Get it extra crispy!
    Best chips and salsa. Just the right spice!

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    Best chips and salsa. Just the right spice!

    Ray's Tepeyac - mexican - Updated August 2026

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