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Restaurant Mole Del Rey

4.5 (452 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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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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11 months ago

Best Mexican Spot in all of L.A County. Wonderful staff and service. will be going very often from now on

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1 year ago

The food is soooo goood and at a great price! The staff is very friendly and definitely take care of you and your family

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I love this place food is delicious and the prices are fair, service is good, is family owned and the Ann wince is really chill.

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Great lil hiding gem, great food & service, only thing is a bit pricy but other than that awesome place

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3 years ago

Been coming here for years. Love the cochinita pibil. My wife Ioves the mole and almost every food we have tried is really good.

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Mole is good but the only thing I would say if your starving this is not the place because the portions are small

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Went on my lunch with my coworkers.. Food was so good Will be back again.. Horchata was delicious and the enchiladas verdes were so good..

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Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - Chilaquiles rojos

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

4.0(2k reviews)
5.4 mi
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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.

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen presents itself as the kind of elevated brunch destination that…read morepromises thoughtful execution and a polished dining experience. Unfortunately, the reality falls noticeably short of that expectation. While the food itself is serviceable, it never rises beyond what you might expect from a standard at-home breakfast spread. Nothing on the table felt particularly memorable, inventive, or worth returning for. The biggest disappointment came in the details, but really lack thereof. The fruit served alongside the meal had the unmistakable appearance and texture of pre-packaged, bulk-distributed produce, lacking the freshness and vibrancy you would hope for from a restaurant positioning itself as a neighborhood kitchen. It gave more cafeteria than curated brunch. Service also struggled to meet even basic hospitality standards. Water refills required repeated attempts to get someone's attention, and neighboring tables were similarly left flagging down staff for utensils and tableware. Once the order was placed and food delivered, attentiveness seemed to disappear almost entirely. I'm not sure where the standard is set.. Given the location and atmosphere, there's an expectation of a more refined and welcoming experience, but the execution never quite supports the price point or reputation. If you do visit, avoid outdoor seating unless you're prepared for an even more disconnected service experience. Ultimately, there are far better places to spend your brunch budget. Especially when this is the kind of meal many could comfortably recreate at home with fresher ingredients and more care. If you're going to have competitive price points for these meals they should at least match.

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Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - 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 - Outside sign

Rajas con Crema

4.8(536 reviews)
0.5 mi
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Rajas y Crema is one of those rare hidden gems you almost don't want to share--almost. From the…read moremoment 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.

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!

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Rajas con Crema - Enchiladas de Mole

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La Casita Mexicana - Chefs Jaime and Ramiro

La Casita Mexicana

3.9(1.8k reviews)
0.5 mi
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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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La Casita Mexicana - Chips with mole

Chips with mole

La Casita Mexicana - Interior

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The Chicken Koop - $20 Happy meal. Fried chicken sandwich with garlic fries or French fries + lime margarita  DINE IN ONLY. SUNDAY-TUESDAY  5PM-8PM

The Chicken Koop

4.4(1.2k reviews)
4.6 mi
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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.

I stopped by after seeing it featured on Instagram and got the Belly Buster Sandwich, which is…read morechicken and waffles sandwich. The Chicken: It was just okay. The breaded seasoning had a distinct flavor that felt a bit "off" for a chicken and waffles pairing. The Waffles: it has good texture and taste. Seating: There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, and the bar is partially outdoors. Outdoor Vibe: The outdoor area is covered, but keep in mind there is no AC, so it can get quite warm. I'm glad I checked it off the list, but I didn't leave feeling like I needed to return.

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The Chicken Koop - Full Bar

Full Bar

The Chicken Koop - The garlic chicken plate

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Restaurant Mole Del Rey - mexican - Updated May 2026

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