Food is AMAZING I love every single dish no complaints about it at all BUT the fact that this restaurant is always so full of construction workers for breakfast make it such a bad experience. Now I have nothing against construction workers but when you are with your kids and family trying to enjoy a good meal you DONT want to be hearing old man talking about how many women they slept with last night. It's just beyond annoying and inappropriate for a family restaurant. and it's an everyday thing. read more

This restaurant was small quaint and the dishes were filled with flavor. Unique Mexican cuisine with a combination of modern flavors with traditional Mexican favorites. I loved this vegetarian read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Delicious zucchini stuffed with cheese, carrots in huizclacochi sauce - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

Nasty. The moles taste like mint. Only decent thing was the Sopa Azteca but expensive for the tiny serving. Not worth the money spent.

Have been coming here for years every Sunday. Over the years the portions got smaller (which was okay because we got to know the people and the place). The last visit, appeared on my plate. I discretely told our waitress and she took my food without saying a word, food was not replaced, and I was STILL charged for my food. I then asked the waitress why I was charged for the plate that I returned due to hair being on it. She did not say a word and deducted TWO dollars from my bill. Once I stopped whispering and spoke up about the situation, she rudely took the bill and discounted the plate. I am extremely disappointed in the way this was handled after them knowing we are there every single weekend. Good until it wasn't. read more

bomb mole! ive been 3 times for lunch and the service is always on point. its extremely traditional everything from the way they serve the food to the mexican (oxacan) paintings the look makes you feel like you are out of the country at a good local spot. there is a patio you can choose to eat at as well thats cool. im a creature of habit so i always order the same thing chicken quesadilla with mole on the side and rice/beans you cannot go wrong but i'm sure everything is delicious! read more

Moles Reyes has good food. All items on the menu are delicious. The portions are equal to the price. They work out for as I don't eat much in 1 sitting. Don't expect big portions. I'll always come to this place. Parking is a pain though, so arrive early, also cuz you'll wait a while if you arrive later. read more

First time here at this restaurant! We came here all the way from Orange County because we found that they serve Pipian on their menu. My dad loves Pipian. We both Loved the small mom and pop restaurant that is family owned. Jessica the second to the oldest assisted my dad and I on all our needs, dad bought four pounds of Pipian mole after ordering it for lunch. It was delicious and comes with homemade corn tortillas "yum." We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place read more

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"Carne de Chango" - literally translates to "Monkey Meat"...of course the prehispanic meal typical of the Catemaco region in Veracruz, Mexico (the southern part of the State) is no longer made with actual monkey meat (FDA probably would not allow it anyway) so pork is usually used as a subsititute...but the preparation, care and taste is definitely really "old school" (Like before Europeans showed up in the Western World old school)...Chef Rocio Camacho (of Moles La Tia and La Huasteca fame) uses guava leaves and sugar cane leaves while smoking the meat over charcoals, giving the pork a distinct smokey and sweet flavor which she finishes on the grill...the name alone should intrigue you but the taste will keep you coming back to try the rest of the menu at this obscure location. It brought me back to try the salmon with salsa de gusano (that is a worm salsa) and the carne de ternera (veal) with a green mole (The Moles with Chef Rocio are fantastic - as anyone that has tried her recipes at the other locations can attest) - the great thing about her menu is you can decide on your choice of meats and choice of moles to create your personal combination - one of my favorites being the Moles de Los Dioses (huitlacoche or corn smut based mole) over a filet mignon...but you really can't go wrong with any of her homemade and fresh moles Her nopales (cactus salad) marinated in olive oil and sprinkled with fresh Mexican cheese was wiped out in the blink of an eye, partly by picking at it with a fork and partly in a taco and some table salsa, so comforting. Her guacamole "Diosa Sangre Ardiente" (Boiling Blood Godess) was incredible...she adds passion fruit and habanero peppers giving the guacamole a slightly sweet and tarty start with a little heat on the finish...perfect with the salmon previously mentioned...or just dip a chip or make a taco with the hand made tortillas (always a huge plus). If you are not into the heat then you can order the "Diosa Amorosa" guac which is not spicy at all or the "Diosa Amor Carnal" which has serrano chili as it's spice base (on the medium side of heat). The "Tres Soles Empanadas" is a perfect way to try three different types of empanadas; one stuffed with hutilacoche, another with flor de calabaza and the third a potosina style empanada. Mixiote de Borrego - is a dish typically wrapped in the skin of the maguey plant (yes the same plant used to make Mescales - including tequila) and then baked in an pit barbecue or conventional oven - this particular dish is made with lamb, but pork and chicken are sometimes used - just not on her menu, she uses lamb and I'm not complaining. The taste of this dish as I described it to Javier C. is "Barbirriaish" (a combination of flavors from a hearty and spice of the birria and the smokiness of a barbacoa) Caldo de Piedra - is a soup where all the ingredients are cooked together with the use of a red-heated rock (piedra in Spanish) - hers contains veggies, fish, shrimp and my favorite, octupus. All items are cooked perfectly with the use of the heated rock with the exception of a very nice piece of octupus, this piece being a little to tough, probably needing a little slapping around ala Sushi Chef to tenderize it before cooking it. There are three queso fundidos (fondue type cheese) dishes I will have to keep going back to try them all. Have tried her aguas frescas (fresh ades) of nopal and chia (prickly pear pads and chia seeds) and guayaba and fresa (guava and strawberries) are very refreshing and not too sweet. Her horchata with semillas de calabaza (roasted pumpkin seeds) and tuna (prickly pear) is fantastic. Although the location is obscure it does have it's own parking lot right across the street from the restaurant if none can be found on the street. Next for me will be the breakfast choices that are out of the norm, of course there are your typical dishes like nopales and huevos, huevos a la Mexicana but the ones the seem interesting are the "Chilaquiles en Salsa de Flor de Calabaza" and the "Rabo de Mestiza, Huevos Pochado en Salsa de Jitomate y Rajas de Chile Poblano". Also on deck will be the "Gorditas de Barbacoa" and the "Salbute Yucateco". Stop by and be surprised by Chef Rocio Camacho's food and be delighted by her passion for prehispanic foods, bringing you a different taste of Mexico. Buen Provecho (Bon Apetit)...BTW no corkage fee if you want to bring a little vino (that is wine, best if it's a Mexican wine...don't have any take a weekend trip to wine country near Ensenada) read more

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So happy to have discovered this quaint restaurant with delicious food at reasonable prices! This is the place for authentic variety of moles and homemade tortillas! My top 3 favorite moles from this place are: mole poblano (red), mole verde (green with pumpkins seeds on top), and their house mole (made from corn fungus). Get the mole sampler and discover your own favorites! Their carne asada ($10.95) and veal filllet ($12.95) were tender and flavorful - can't go wrong with either of these dishes! We were hesitant at first to order the cactus and pineapple smoothie but our waitress highly recommended the drink so we went for it! And, were we glad we did! The combination of cactus and pineapple had a light refreshing sweetness to it and the milk in the drink was effective in toning down the spiciness from their complimentary salsa served with warm homemade tortilla chips. On top of the delicious food you'll experience, you'll get wonderful service and the ambiance will transport you to Mexico's culinary capital - the city of Oaxaca! There are plenty of street parking nearby. P.S. Totally worth the drive! read more

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If you don't know who Chef Rocio Camacho is then you better not call yourself a Mexi-Foodie! Chef Camacho is a true genius. If you do not LOVE mole yet; you simply don't understand it yet. In order to really understand mole (and traditional Mexican food) you should come try her restaurant. In terms of Mexican food, this place is probably one of the very best that Los Angeles has ever had. Ever. In terms of Mole restaurant; you show me one better..... We are not talking carb rich and fatty immigrant worker food (i like that too don't get me wrong); This is delicate food that holds court with traditional French, Persian, etc... We are talking about World Class..... But with a truly traditional Mexican menu. Lots of exotic spices and flavors... The prices are so modest that I tipped 100% because I felt guilty for spending more money to eat food that is nowhere near as good as this food. My first time there was last night and I had the veal with the salsa mandarina OMG.. My girlfriend had something resembling a more typical dark mole; but nothing typical about it... One bite of these dishes just makes your head spin, and makes your brow sweat a little! I had the appetizer 3 flavors Guacalmole ....No better guacamole on earth. Dessert was plantains in a tequila sauce and some home-made cherry ice cream in another sauce... insane.... I could eat at this place every day. read more

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My personal quest is over; I have officially discovered the best Mole in L.A. The flavors in their dishes are all remarkably unique, and the 30+ ingredients in their Mole De Los Dioses will only blow your taste buds away till the last bite. Mole De Los Dioses ("Mole of the Gods") is a true divinity of a restaurant where gourmet meets cultural authenticity. As the story goes, Rocio (the chef) won a Mole competition in Los Angeles, where after a taste of her mole one of the judges remarked "this is the mole of the Gods". The main ingredient in Mole De Los Dioses, huitlacoche, stays true to ancient sauces once prepared by Aztecs of Pre-Hispanic Mexico. The owners and servers are incredibly nice. To help us decide on drinks, they brought us 3 samples of their drinks (citrus & Chia, strawberry & hibiscus, horchata w/ pepita garnish). You can't go wrong with any drink as they are oooohhh so good. For dinner we ordered Mole De Los Dioses (a must have!), Diosa Mayahuel (shrimp w/ tequila sauce, also a must have!!), and for desert we got Plantains In Tequila Sauce (BELIEVE ME, ANOTHER MUST HAVE!). If things couldn't get much better our food came with the most unbelievably delicious and fresh handmade corn tortillas. I swear I had to mind my manners because I came so close to licking my plate. Overall, the restaurant lives up to its name "Mole of the Gods". If 5 stars is a home run, Mole De Los Dioses is a grand slam. read more

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Favorite place to eat mole! I recomend all moles, soups and aguas frescas. They have improved the parking area. Yeay!!! =) read more

This is my new Mexican restaurant!!!! IT'S THE BOMB! My friend Hector from Guanajuato called me...he said "This place is so flavorful!" He was RIGHT O_O The cafe de Olla is so amazing...just the right "Panocha" aka piloncillo (Mexican cane sugar) Today I will keep it simple...I do have to watch my calories. Happy Mole day read more

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I am a huge lover of molé. The kind of person that will drive around to taste a delicious molé. That being said, this restaurant made a fresh, well presented, yummy molé. I can't call it the best I have eaten but I do appreciate a family establishment that tries. I ordered the molé poblano, it came with hand made corn tortillas and a side of rice mixed with veggies. I also ordered the horchata which was one like I never had before..... came with pumpkin seeds floating on top, I was a bit confused but I drank it anyway. If you do decide to try it, don't let the fact that it is in a industrial neighborhood steer you away..... parking is a little tricky but I'm sure you will figure it out. All in all, clean, family run business. Not the biggest of restaurants and i wouldn't recommended for a large group, but perfect to come by yourself or with a dinner date. Ask about the different styles of molé sauce and go for it. read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

Disappointed the mole I ordered had a very tasty flavor the disappointed part is that I was served about half of a cooking spoon, I

I am a MEXICAN who doesn't like MEXICAN food *don't judge me haha* but this place...WOW!!! So flavorful!! From the drinks to the appetizers to the entrées and the desserts...AMAZING !!!! The staff is also great, very inviting and very hospitable. I love how all the plates are decorated very fancy *not your ordinary Mexican restaurant*. Their "aguas" are very fresh and unique... Delicious!My favorite plate is the chicken pineapple mushroom molè. I would definitely recommend this place!!!! read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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This place has true authentic Mole which is heavenly . I haven't been there for years but I know that they have really good quality food and they are very hospitable read more

Wow, this place is great! In the hood in an unexpected location (you might think you're in the wrong place at first) but once you're inside you won't regret it. I was wondering what I would order initially since I'm not a mole fan, however most of what they offer is not mole related. You have to try anything with tequila sauce; my favorites are the shrimps with tequila sauce and the plantains with tequila sauce (dessert). The service was exceptional and the quality and taste was phenomenal. I'm the type of individual that appreciates fine dining and treating myself and this sure was a treat. I've been here at least 18 times in the past year (yes, seriously). highly recommend it! read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Tequila shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

This place is just WOW !!! Super good, I had the chicken with green mole and it was fenomenal! The rice with the veggies was perfect. Also had guacamole and I ordered it spicy, it was delicious. 10/10 read more

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Very hidden Place never knew it existed but Im so happy I found it. The food is AMAZING ! Owner is so sweet. Great service, you won't regret it read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - 3 mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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Hidden gem! Do not underestimate this place by any means! Thank you Yelp for helping me find this place. The place is intimate but packs such great service and amazing food. I had the Mole Manchamanteles which was so fresh and delicious. Everything is so authentic. The agua frescas are the best! I had hibiscus with strawberry, must try! Needless to say I will be visiting again. The complimentary salsa is soo tasty and spicy! read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

My gf suggested this place because she'd been here a few times for lunch with coworkers. Despite multiple visits, somehow she had no idea they sold grasshopper tacos! As soon as I saw the photos of them on Yelp, I had to check it out. I had never had roasted grasshoppers (chapulines) before, so I didn't make it the focus of my meal. I ordered a single taco de chapulines and the veal with mole verde. To drink, I ordered the horchata, which was prepared very differently than I'm used to. The rim of the glass had some flavored sugar on it and there were sunflower seeds in the drink. I was impressed at how well the nuttiness of the seeds paired with the cinnamon sweetness of the horchata. A great combination that I never would have considered. Some of the seeds sink and others float, so use that spoon and straw strategically. The grasshopper taco came out first. It made my girlfriend a bit squeamish and she wouldn't try a single bug! I thought it looked surprisingly amazing and I wasn't disappointed. The grasshoppers themselves are well-seasoned: salty and limey. They have a decent crunch that would be best compared to the fried shrimp head you get when you order sweet shrimp at a sushi spot. The roasted insects sat on a bed of pico de gallo with cilantro, a creamy avocado salsa, and some hot chili oil. It was a little spicier than I thought it would be, but hardly unbearable. Next was the veal. The meat was SUPER tender and flavorful. Not at all gamey. The mole verde was delicious but very mild and next time I'd probably prefer something with some more kick. The pumpkin seeds in the mole were interesting and, like the sunflower seeds in my horchata, provided an intriguing combination of flavors that worked very well together. This was served over some julienned carrots, peas, and white rice. Everything was great and I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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I came to this little mole spot over the weekend w/ my bf and his family for dinner located in the industrial part of Bell. There was about a 10 minute wait since we had a larger party. I wanted to try all the moles I can, so we ordered a mole sampler which is an off -menu item that comes with 4 bowls of mole of your choice and home made tortillas ($7.99). Of the options, I highly recommend the Oaxaqueno and the Pablano mole. The Mole de Tequila was pretty good too and had a nice spicy kick to it. I don't know why the menu says it's "mild" next to the description. The Manchemantales mole was only ok and NOT hot as it was indicated on the menu. That was my least favorite. My chicken enchilada with Oaxaqueno mole was good, but I was expecting the chicken to be shredded rather than diced. I think shredded meat soaks up the sauce better. The horchata here has sugar on the rim and sunflower seeds inside, which is very tasty and interesting. I believe everyone else at our table loved their meal. Parking is along the street anywhere you can find. I would def come back here again. read more

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Honestly the servers that work here tarnish the food and service. My son almost has to wait 20 minutes into us eating before getting his food. And when it came out it had fat ON THE CHICKEN THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED OR COOKED FULLY. Left annoyed this place use to be a hole in the wall, Not no more. read more

Where do I begin? When you first pull up you're going to think you are at the wrong location- but you're not. But the excellent food makes up for the industrial setting. It was the first time I tried mole so we went with the sampler. My favorite was the strawberry mole followed by the coffee mole and the medium spiced moles were good too. I had the platillo Oaxaqueno and my gosh was the meat awesome and the tortilla filled with cheese and smothered with black beans... excellent. You have to try one of their agua frescas. I'm not a dessert person but save some room because there is a dish with platanos in a white tequila sauce that makes your meal experience complete. The service is excellent - very friendly and welcoming. This place was worth the drive and definitely deserves the 5 stars read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Dessert - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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Been here twice, for breakfast and dinner. The breakfast and dinner are both good. The agua de mango con pina is my drink. We will be coming back. read more

Good mole!! Must try it. The moles are delicious the rice is fluffy and the beans taste homemade. The tortillas are made here and taste super yummy. If you're in the area and craving mole then give this little place a try. You won't be disappointed. Service can use a little improvement. read more

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Stop the madness!!! This is by far the best authentic Mexican Restaurant. Excellent service, delicious food, and cheap prices. Simple menu, cafe de olla, and the enfrijoladas oaxaquñas are on point. Reminds me of my mother's cooking read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - Enmoladas oaxaqueñas... simply delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

Visited this restaurant this past Tuesday at around 11am and let me tell you, the cashier (same person that takes your order there was a skinny and a thicker girl and I'm talking about the thicker girl) was not attentive, would half ass the info on the menu etc, I asked her for huevos con chorizo, papas on the side and instead of beans I wanted rice. she brought me the plate later with beans and I told her I said no beans please and she said ok let me fix it(noticed she was bothered) she came back and my plate had double rice and I told her why am I getting double rice and she said because there were no more potatoes and I said ok, later (plates weren't given to us at the same time) then she comes with the rest of our plates and the other plates did have potatoes and I asked her how come their plates have potatoes if you said you guys didn't have anymore and she said she was going to talk to the cooks but I didn't believe her. Aside from that their portions are very small. None of us liked the service. There's no parking I had to park 2 blocks away. read more

Really and truly a hole in the wall, a gem in the city of Bell. Mole de Reyes does ingredients simple but with high quality. I've been here a hand full of times and the quality and taste is always consistent. I make it a must to order the sopa azteca whenever I come. I even come for the soup alone. It's my favorite and a must! Likewise the tacos which are paired very well. I recommend the cricket taco and cochinita pibil taco. Also, their fresh aguas are delicious. The horchata is definitely the stand out. read more

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I came here for the food and I enjoyed it but don't expect great service. In fact the service is terrible, for the most part the girls look like they are always in a bad mood. I only had great service once from the owners daughter but all of the other times (other girls) it feels like you are an inconvenience to them. read more

Ok, so I've been coming here since like 2012.. and the reason why I'm barely writing a review , is because every time I come here I've always expected to some how 'maybe' have a bad experience with something that I MUST add to the review. But Nope. Not ONCE have I come here and I've had a bad experience. You want authentic home made food ? This place touches a soft spot in my heart! Best food in town! I am a regular here, practically every Sunday ! It's my own little tradition now! read more

So I was recommended this place by a local. And the 4 times I've ordered from here. NEVER had a problem with the consistency of the food. Nothing tasted stale. It was fresh. Tasty. And has an honesty to it that's impossible to dislike. I tried that Mole de Los Reyes....wow what a surprise!! My girl loves interesting flavors and she ordered it and I tried it too. Wow I think it's now become my favorite mole. The portions are small BUT the flavor is full . Gonna order again soon read more

Best mole I've tried in LA...I was in Oaxaca 2 years ago and this place's food is a true reminiscent of Oaxaca and it's places, food and flavor speaks for itself. The "aguas frescas" are just a delight. No hay pierde, la comida es la que habla por si sola. Planning a second trip read more

So this place is super authentic my favorite sauce is the green salsa it is so good I got enchiladas and the mole sampler I love there horchata as well I believe it had punpkin seeds inside It is rich yummy! I will definitely eat going back soon! read more

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The outside may seem a little sketchy due to the surrounding industrial area but don't get discouraged because of it. Once you step inside and sit down, you'll feel the cozy nature of the restaurant. It is a bit small but nothing wrong with that, you could still fit a large party of 12-14 people comfortably. I had one of their popular mole dishes with chicken, rich in flavor and just the right amount of portions. The young waitress was very nice and attentive, offering suggestions while we were deciding. I originally chose the lemon cured shrimp but was warned that it normally takes 45 mins due to the process. She also mentioned majority of people called ahead for this specific food item. read more

Restaurant Mole Del Rey - One of their special mole dishes with chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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Un lugarcito muy acogedor y típico. La aguas deliciosas y todo lo que ordenamos riquísimo! Recomendado

I had the two enchiladas filled with shrimp and fish, and they were delicious. I mixed the rice with the green sauce after and the sauce is the best I have ever had. The horchata is bomb it has pumkin seeds in it and it is delicious I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a great meal. But keep your eyes open for the place it is so hidden you might miss it passing by...... read more

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Incredible most amazing food in LA. Michellin worthy, dont be fooled by its simplicity

I was hungry and Yelped a place near by and Rocio's came up. I remember my sister-in-law mentioning this place to me a while back and WOW, I wish I would've came here sooner. Our server was awesome! He was kind and knew about every single item on the menu. He would give his recommendations and what mole (they have an assortment to choose from) goes best with what type of meat or fish. I ordered the mole verde and he recommended the salmon would go great with it or the chicken as well. I had the chicken. I loved that it was spicy. And to wash it all down I had a refreshing agua de nopales y pina (cactus and pineapple water) This place rocks! I will definitely come back again. read more

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