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    Restaurant Mole Del Rey

    4.5 (454 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Horchata with pepita -- smooth and refreshing
    Cesar C.

    I took my mom at her insisting that we try this place, and she was so right! Ok, not the prettiest on the outside and more OG in interior design, but what matters is the quality of the food by an experienced kitchen staff. By the way, I've tried mole in some of the best places in Mexico, and this comes very close! I decided to try a few different flavors over the familiar to see how that turned out. Outcome: I can't wait to go back and try something new and something familiar.

    Chilaquiles with steak
    Richie L.

    Excellent food! Chilaquiles with red sauce super tasty. The must try though is their cafe de olla! Only one drawback is the parking situation but they do they best they can. No street parking so uber there or park in the back

    R. M.

    stopped by Mole Del Rey after seeing it on TikTok and decided to give it a try, even though it's not in my usual area. I ordered the chilaquiles with potatoes, over-easy eggs, and a small portion of beans. We also got the mole with two over-easy eggs, beans, and potatoes. Unfortunately, both the eggs and potatoes are pulled from a warmer, so the beans came out cold and the potatoes were only slightly warm, still leaning toward cold. The chilaquiles were decent, with a sauce that had a nice flavor but could've used more spice for a real kick. The mole was definitely the highlight of the meal, rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. Portion sizes are on the smaller side, though. On the plus side, the restaurant is small, the service is great, and they're quick to get you in and out. Overall, it was a decent experience, but not something I'd go out of my way to drive for again.

    Diana Y.

    Great environment, good food, friendly staff. Service was great will definitely be going back.

    Flor de calabaza chilaquiles
    Vivi D.

    My go to breakfast spot! I always get their chilaquiles with their flor de calabaza sauce, so yummy! Their agua frescas and café de olla are amazing. It is a small place with fast service!

    Mollete de asada and enchiladas verdes

    Amazing service, food is flavorful, authentic Mexican food! The restaurant is small but has a patio on the side. Parking in the back of the restaurant but is very limited. We tried their molletes, enchiladas verdes & chilaquiles verdes! Delicious! Along with Cafe the olla which comes with one refill. And their agua fresca del día limonada de fresa.

    Mole de Fresa
    Veronica F.

    I love coming here the staff is nice and friendly. It gets busy during lunch or weekends. The food is delicious and always tastes fresh!

    Chilaquiles verdes y rojos

    First time coming here, was recommended by my friend and he did not disappoint, the place feels cozy and the service and food is amazing. I wish I would have known of this place earlier, I will definitely be coming back here.

    Empanadas I asked veggies only VEGAN
    Sand O.

    So many vegan options!! The rise the Aztec soup, which is the beans no cheese no cream you can make a lot of dishes. Vegan just say no cheese no cream.Or meats fish... point is I love this place !! 7 years I been coming here , I love eating here . And the prices are chill

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    This is such a hidden gem! Everything is so fresh and the coffee is to die for! The tortillas are made fresh and are sooooo good

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    The absolute BEST Aztec soup! Everything is great and fast service. Also , tons of mole options to select from.

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    7 months ago

    Food is amazing homemade cleanliness of the place. Service is okay can improve, but overall I totally recommend it!!

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    8 months ago

    Love coming here with my family every week. They have the best chilaquiles ever and horchata!

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    Everything went well. Food was excellent service and wait was short. Never disapoints.

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    9 months ago

    great lunch, very authentic. the service is great and always all if you want more. Also the whole ambience is super nice.

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    Excelente servicio y el mole y las tortillas a mano súper delicioso todo , claro que voy a volver .

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    Love this place!!! My favorite is huevos con queso panela! the staff are always welcoming and nice.

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    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

    My husband ordered me the lemon ricotta pancakes this morning, which I've had from this restaurant…read morebefore, so I know exactly how they're supposed to taste. The moment I took my first bite, I immediately noticed that the ricotta tasted sour and spoiled. I drove back to the restaurant to request a refund. Unfortunately, my refund was not honored because the manager, Aimee, was not present. Karely, the lead on duty, seemed unsure of how to handle the situation and attempted to explain that the sour taste was simply the lemon in the ricotta. That explanation was disappointing because there is a clear difference between the intended lemon flavor and the taste of spoiled dairy. What upset me most was the lack of concern, apology, or effort to make the situation right. As a customer, I expected the issue to be taken seriously, especially when food safety is involved. If a manager is unavailable, staff should be properly trained and empowered to handle customer concerns appropriately. I am currently four months pregnant, which made this experience even more concerning. I wasted my time, gas, and energy driving back to the restaurant, only to leave without a refund or any resolution. This was by far the worst experience I have had at a restaurant in Downey, and unfortunately, I will not be returning.

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    Morning scramble and breakfast burrito
    Morning scramble and breakfast burrito
    Classic waffle
    Classic waffle
    We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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    Rajas con Crema

    Rajas con Crema

    4.8
    (537 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I've been to Rajas con Crema several times and every time I've left extremely satiated and…read morepleasantly 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!

    Why is Rajas closed?!? We were craving their food and checked the hours bc we don't live close,…read moreonly to see they are closed! Yelp says temporarily, but Google says permanently we love this place so much - the food and service were always amazing. Hoping the owners are doing well and able to reopen.

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    Enchiladas de Mole
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    La Casita Mexicana

    La Casita Mexicana

    3.9
    (1.8k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    This was my first time actually trying mole out and it was extremely delicious! The complimentary…read morechips in mole sauce was a fun twist on chips and salsa. My dad ordered the Ceviche Nayarit, I ordered the Enchiladas La Casita Mexicana and my wife ordered the Enchiladas Tres Moles. The ceviche tasted fresh, but not really my favorite dish were had. I would say the Enchiladas Tres Moles was my favorite dish we picked. My only problem with that dish was that I wanted more. The plate they served it on made the 3 Enchiladas look small. Customer service was great. Food was great. The interior/exterior was really nice. If you have dogs the patio section in the back is where you'll want to eat from. Great experience. I'd come here again.

    This place is not bad, but I went in expecting more. I heard about the owners, former chefs or…read moresomething, not 100% sure BUT something along those lines, they were making OG mole so I had been wanting to go there. I forgot exactly what I had, I want to say it was bistec ranchero or something like that. it was good, nothing bad, but also felt average. They served us chips with mole on top and I was like, why did they pour mole all over, bring a little bucket of mole and let me dip it on the side. That's what a good Christian would do, but no, they went with an anti-Christian practice here, communist almost. don't assume I want everything with mole. I would have been ok with it if the mole had been bomb ass good, but it was ok. I had heard this place used original Oaxacan mole or something so I was hyped. My wife had some eggs with whatever the heck a Filipino woman orders at a Mexican place and she's was fine. I feel bad about this review, maybe this place is a victim of its former reputation, and I was expecting very good Mexican food and all I got was OK Mexican food. Also, for a true Mexican spot, you need to have café Mexicano, with canelita and the waiter told me they didn't have any. How can this be? I do not approve. Maybe if you are white or non-Mexican or a fake Mexican, I think you would have a different opinion of this place, you might think is great, just like El Torito is. Am I confusing this place with some other restaurant because the place I heard of was in Bell and the cooks/chefs were this renowned chefs and I don't think that's the case here or now. For sure, this place is not bad and I don't think you will get bad food, it was just underwhelming.

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    Chips with mole
    Chips with mole
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    Interior
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    The Chicken Koop

    The Chicken Koop

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Sports on TV

    I finally made the drive to Downey to try this chicken spot I have been eyeing for monthsssss!…read moreTheir parking lot is located in the back of the restaurant as street parking appears to be limited. They As we are a primarily chicken household, I brought my family with me to try their chicken plates and creative chicken plates. My first initial thought walking into Chicken Koop is that it has calm party vibe... the reason I say this is because through our whole time in the restaurant, they were playing a lot of my favorite songs. For a second, I thought my phone had connected to their speakers, lol! Pictured below is the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate. The Friend Chicken Sandwich was so juicy and flavorful; the breaded chicken patty had a perfect crunch to it. The 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate was also another delicious and great choice. The chicken was cooked perfectly- again no dry chicken and it was juicy w a crunchy outer skin. The Brussels sprouts can out perfectly as well.

    We picked this place as a last-minute dinner option since none of us had tried it before, and we…read morethought it would be worth a shot. We ordered takeout and were pleasantly surprised they still accepted our order only 30 minutes before closing. I had the mushroom wrap because it seemed like a healthier option. The vegetables inside were cooked well and nicely seasoned, but the wrap itself was a little dry. It came with a salad, which was a nice addition. I'd still return for the wrap. The garlic fries were really good, and the nachos were nice and saucy. The rice that came with the dinner plate, however, was overcooked and mushy. Overall, a decent experience with a few standout items.

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    Full Bar
    The garlic chicken plate
    The garlic chicken plate
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