Rey's Little Kitchen

4.2 (652 reviews)

ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican

Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Rey's Little Kitchen - Taco salad with carnitas - really nice and the carnitas may have been the best I've ever had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Rey's Little Kitchen - The place is deceptively large - there's a whole other room!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Rey's Little Kitchen - They gave me a sample of the guava Aguas Frescas - it was very flavorful and if you like guava you'll love it - it's very sweet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Marc L.

After a memorial service we wanted breakfast and candidly I wasn't looking for Mexican food, but we are glad we discovered Rey's. Can't say we didn't know about it. We pass by a lot with the greenway trail nearby and the antique emporium next door. Staff were super nice and friendly. Service from order to plate deliver was quick. I have the nopales and eggs. Super flavorful and the side salad gave the right amount t of kick. Wifey had the French toast with bacon and eggs. I had to sneak a bite of the bacon. Very good. We definitely will be back. Very charming home style cafe with plenty of pics on the walls that I am sure have stories.

Cream cheese stuff, French toast, scrambled eggs and bacon. It tasted a lot better than it looked.

Kater B.

I ordered online ahead and it was ready when I got there. I was disappointed when I saw it was the really thick bread but it tasted pretty good. I would order it again. It was yummy. They didn't use fresh fruit, but they use strawberry jam and pulled it off. The bacon and scrambled eggs were good too.

J. D.

every time I go it does not disappoint. This time I ordered the Reys Omelette and it was more than delicious. The employees also treat you like family making it a warm and welcoming atmosphere.I would highly recommend coming to Rey's Little Kitchen

Vincent Artemio E.

Homespun restaurant on the same lot as King Richard's Antique Center. I have seen this restaurant many times on my way in to King Richard's but I always saw a line outside waiting to get in. On an early Sunday morning, I made my way to Rey's and was greeted and seated immediately. I noticed the many, many photos on the wall that told a story of happy customers. It was obvious that the people that came to Rey's came to experience more than the food. They came to be comfortable and to be recognized. We ordered the following: * Breakfast Asada plate with rice and beans, over easy egg, and corn tortillas. * Veggie Lovers Omelette with crispy hash browns and wheat toast. The food was delicious and the service was great. However, It's the ambience and the service that I feel has customers coming back. It's a cozy place to spend Sunday mornings. Parking is very limited as the small parking lot is shared with King Richard's. Street parking is available too. Enjoy your visit!

Very good service, the people there are very friendly, the food is super delicious! This place is a hidden gem and is one of my favorite restaurants in the world! Would recommend to anyone!

Jerry C.

This place is very special it's not a chain restaurant it's not a corporate restaurant it's a nice small what I call Mom and Pop little cafe this place is awesome the ladies that work here are completely one of a kind the food you could just taste the home cooking behind it I've been coming here for a lot of years me and my mom and something very special happen when I came in for this visit when you walk in you'll notice there's hundreds of pictures all over the wall of what I call regulars people that come around all the time eventually they took a picture of me my Mom and my sister and a few weeks later we were honored by it being put on the wall Time Marches on and I lost my poor mother from cancer in 2020 3 days before Christmas so I came in to ask them a very unusual but special request if I can buy the picture of me and my mom and my sister and without even hesitation she pulls it off the wall and hands it to me I almost started crying I couldn't think her enough she understood why that picture was so special to me and I tried offering her money and she would not take it that's the kind of people you deal with here very special people it means the world that she gave me that picture I will always be be thankful to her for that I had my breakfast while I was there staring at that picture and of course sitting at the same table we always did it was really heartfelt so if you're in the area please stop by and enjoy some really good food prepared by some really good people

Entrance next to King Richard's Antique Mall

Hannah S.

Mom and Pop spot with divey vibes in an excellent location right next to King Richard's antiques. Decent menu, great service and convenient whenever I'm antique hunting. I was greeted and seated immediately...my server was extremely friendly and attentive. She even brought me a sample of their new Aguas Frescas flavor - guava. And if you like guava you'll love it - very nice level of guava flavor - but it was definitely too sweet for me and I'm not a huge fan of guava flavored things - but still worth a try. For my lunch I got one of my faves - taco salad - and it hit the spot. They give you choice of meat so I went with the carnitas and it was fantastic- some of the best carnitas I've ever had I think - very generous amount and it was tender, slightly roasted on the outside and so flavorful. I loved it and there wasn't an overwhelming amount of salad - it was just right. They didn't offer any salad dressing which I thought was odd but were happy to bring me a side of ranch when asked. No biggie. Prices are a tad high, but they all seem high to me nowadays lol! The tables and cutlery were clean enough but my water came in a very worn plastic glass which I hate and the cleanliness of it was dubious at best. My lunch plate was also broken is several places and if you go to the bathroom don't look around too much lol. Parking is very limited in terribly tight spaces but there's also street parking. They're doing a lot of construction at King Richard's right now so that adds to the parking chaos.

Appreciated yelpers reviews in our decision to come give Rey's a try. Enjoyed our meals (bacon, eggs, hash browns plate & chile rellenos, rice/beans plate) but nothing memorable. Service friendly and building showing its age but maybe that's part of their ambiance. Would I go back..... maybe.

Tatianna A.

Found this place via Yelp and the service was incredible. Love that it's a cozy home feel inside. We started with some good coffee and placed our orders for some breakfast. My husband got a traditional eggs and potatoes breakfast which he said was delicious, he really liked the mild salsa that accompanied on the side. I ordered a nopal dorado plate that came with tortillas and an amazing spicy salsa, I asked for a cooked Serrano on the side and they got it to me quickly which was perfect with the plate. The waitress let me know for the future you can ask for certain plates to be spicier than usual if requested. Love that! Great spot, can't wait to come back with my family. Great prices and portions and they have nice outdoor seating.

me and my friends enjoying amazing dishes

Mia ..

if you want to feel heaven on earth, come to this place I don't think I've ever had food this good and that says a lot. The food here made my toes curl to the max. The service here astronomical I don't think I've ever been treated this well even by my own mother. The scenery, beautiful I look over to one side and see a fat Mexican kid, smiling ear to ear. That's how you know the food is gonna be good. I came here with 10 of my friends and we all got our food under 20 minutes wow. I'm not big on breakfast but from now on I'm going here as often as I can. I don't care if my cholesterol rises. This is probably the best place I've ever had food at thank you.

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Awesome breakfast burrito....great service! I will definitely return, and will recommend this spot to others!

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I've been coming here for the past 8 years or so and never had a complain. I enjoy coming here due to the great food and super friendly environment. My favorite dish to order is the chilaquiles plate, they are delicious and just perfect with some carne asada. I am always looking forward to my next visit. read more

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The food was really good! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the service was great too. Definitely coming back again. Rogelio was a very friendly waitress . read more

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Wonderful service, Friendly atmosphere!!! And delicious food!!!! Alicia and Reyna are the BEST!!! read more

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Marc L.

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After a memorial service we wanted breakfast and candidly I wasn't looking for Mexican food, but we are glad we discovered Rey's. Can't say we didn't know about it. We pass by a lot with the greenway trail nearby and the antique emporium next door. Staff were super nice and friendly. Service from order to plate deliver was quick. I have the nopales and eggs. Super flavorful and the side salad gave the right amount t of kick. Wifey had the French toast with bacon and eggs. I had to sneak a bite of the bacon. Very good. We definitely will be back. Very charming home style cafe with plenty of pics on the walls that I am sure have stories. read more

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Kater B.

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I ordered online ahead and it was ready when I got there. I was disappointed when I saw it was the really thick bread but it tasted pretty good. I would order it again. It was yummy. They didn't use fresh fruit, but they use strawberry jam and pulled it off. The bacon and scrambled eggs were good too. read more

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every time I go it does not disappoint. This time I ordered the Reys Omelette and it was more than delicious. The employees also treat you like family making it a warm and welcoming atmosphere.I would highly recommend coming to Rey's Little Kitchen read more

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Vincent Artemio E.

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Homespun restaurant on the same lot as King Richard's Antique Center. I have seen this restaurant many times on my way in to King Richard's but I always saw a line outside waiting to get in. On an early Sunday morning, I made my way to Rey's and was greeted and seated immediately. I noticed the many, many photos on the wall that told a story of happy customers. It was obvious that the people that came to Rey's came to experience more than the food. They came to be comfortable and to be recognized. We ordered the following: * Breakfast Asada plate with rice and beans, over easy egg, and corn tortillas. * Veggie Lovers Omelette with crispy hash browns and wheat toast. The food was delicious and the service was great. However, It's the ambience and the service that I feel has customers coming back. It's a cozy place to spend Sunday mornings. Parking is very limited as the small parking lot is shared with King Richard's. Street parking is available too. Enjoy your visit! read more

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Julia M.

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Great food and great service. The pictures on the wall were adorable and added to the cafe ambience.

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This is definitely a breakfast place. I've had the pleasure to eat here several times when in Whitter but I remembered today that I always had breakfast and the selections and food were always excellent. But today, I had lunch and I was beyond disappointed. They didn't have chicken for chicken tacos, they do not have real guacamole so taquitos and asada tacos were out of the question so I settled on the crispy beef tacos. The beef was dry and old and the tortillas were stale and chewy. The service was great. Next time, I will stick with the breakfast selections. read more

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Today's plate was served with luke warm potatoes, so bland & beans that had no flavor!! Red chilaquiles were asked to have over easy eggs, the yolk was cooked all the way on both eggs, an overwhelming spicy sauce on my chilaquiles. You can see all the seeds from the . Will not be visiting this establishment again! The coffee 2/10 Chilaquiles 0/10 Service 7/10 (would have been nice to know the level of spice) Eggs & sausage w/hash browns 4/10 ( dry patties) read more

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Very good service, the people there are very friendly, the food is super delicious! This place is a hidden gem and is one of my favorite restaurants in the world! Would recommend to anyone! read more

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Deb T.

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I came here in a bad mood and it turns out all I needed was delicious home cooking. I ordered the French toast breakfast and coffee and it was what I needed. Maybe I was caffeine and food deprived but my mood flipped. I also loved that right next to me was El Chavo and Chillindrina so I giggled. This place feels like home and Aurora is so sweet. I came on a weekday so it wasn't busy but I can imagine it being packed on the weekend. Where your walking shoes cause King Richard's Antique Mall is next door so walk off you breakfast! read more

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Good simple food with a clean flavor and excellent service. Will definitely be back. Had the asada and eggs. read more

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Jerry C.

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This place is very special it's not a chain restaurant it's not a corporate restaurant it's a nice small what I call Mom and Pop little cafe this place is awesome the ladies that work here are completely one of a kind the food you could just taste the home cooking behind it I've been coming here for a lot of years me and my mom and something very special happen when I came in for this visit when you walk in you'll notice there's hundreds of pictures all over the wall of what I call regulars people that come around all the time eventually they took a picture of me my Mom and my sister and a few weeks later we were honored by it being put on the wall Time Marches on and I lost my poor mother from cancer in 2020 3 days before Christmas so I came in to ask them a very unusual but special request if I can buy the picture of me and my mom and my sister and without even hesitation she pulls it off the wall and hands it to me I almost started crying I couldn't think her enough she understood why that picture was so special to me and I tried offering her money and she would not take it that's the kind of people you deal with here very special people it means the world that she gave me that picture I will always be be thankful to her for that I had my breakfast while I was there staring at that picture and of course sitting at the same table we always did it was really heartfelt so if you're in the area please stop by and enjoy some really good food prepared by some really good people read more

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Hannah S.

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Mom and Pop spot with divey vibes in an excellent location right next to King Richard's antiques. Decent menu, great service and convenient whenever I'm antique hunting. I was greeted and seated immediately...my server was extremely friendly and attentive. She even brought me a sample of their new Aguas Frescas flavor - guava. And if you like guava you'll love it - very nice level of guava flavor - but it was definitely too sweet for me and I'm not a huge fan of guava flavored things - but still worth a try. For my lunch I got one of my faves - taco salad - and it hit the spot. They give you choice of meat so I went with the carnitas and it was fantastic- some of the best carnitas I've ever had I think - very generous amount and it was tender, slightly roasted on the outside and so flavorful. I loved it and there wasn't an overwhelming amount of salad - it was just right. They didn't offer any salad dressing which I thought was odd but were happy to bring me a side of ranch when asked. No biggie. Prices are a tad high, but they all seem high to me nowadays lol! The tables and cutlery were clean enough but my water came in a very worn plastic glass which I hate and the cleanliness of it was dubious at best. My lunch plate was also broken is several places and if you go to the bathroom don't look around too much lol. Parking is very limited in terribly tight spaces but there's also street parking. They're doing a lot of construction at King Richard's right now so that adds to the parking chaos. read more

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Estella S.

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Appreciated yelpers reviews in our decision to come give Rey's a try. Enjoyed our meals (bacon, eggs, hash browns plate & chile rellenos, rice/beans plate) but nothing memorable. Service friendly and building showing its age but maybe that's part of their ambiance. Would I go back..... maybe. read more

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Tatianna A.

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Found this place via Yelp and the service was incredible. Love that it's a cozy home feel inside. We started with some good coffee and placed our orders for some breakfast. My husband got a traditional eggs and potatoes breakfast which he said was delicious, he really liked the mild salsa that accompanied on the side. I ordered a nopal dorado plate that came with tortillas and an amazing spicy salsa, I asked for a cooked Serrano on the side and they got it to me quickly which was perfect with the plate. The waitress let me know for the future you can ask for certain plates to be spicier than usual if requested. Love that! Great spot, can't wait to come back with my family. Great prices and portions and they have nice outdoor seating. read more

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Yvonne T.

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Food is delicious; Customer service was great! Will definitely be returning, bringing the family next time!

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if you want to feel heaven on earth, come to this place I don't think I've ever had food this good and that says a lot. The food here made my toes curl to the max. The service here astronomical I don't think I've ever been treated this well even by my own mother. The scenery, beautiful I look over to one side and see a fat Mexican kid, smiling ear to ear. That's how you know the food is gonna be good. I came here with 10 of my friends and we all got our food under 20 minutes wow. I'm not big on breakfast but from now on I'm going here as often as I can. I don't care if my cholesterol rises. This is probably the best place I've ever had food at thank you. read more

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Pretty good chilaquiles!!! I asked for verde with asada and medium eggs with beans. I'm not a huge spicy girl but salsa verde had a great kick and tasted so good! read more

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Came here hungry after a nice hike with my husband and our dog. We chose Rey's after seeing they have an outdoor patio and good yelp reviews. One positive review mentioned it had "divey vibes" which to me usually means they do a good breakfast! We got there around 10:30, perfect time to beat the church crowd, we got a table right away. The service was great! Very welcoming and friendly. Felt like home. Ambiance can be considered "divey" but I mean that in that in the best way, we love that vibe. The food was great! Their plates remind me of homestyle Mexican food I had growing up. Comforting, no frills. Just straight forward delicious. Great laid back spot after a hike! read more

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Dallana J.

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Such a cute restaurant! Alicia and Reina made our experience dining here great, 10/10!

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This place is amazing, the service is great and they are like family. Come here all the time and the food is always great. Love this place!

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The Pozole is the best I've had. Not fatty and the meat is so tender. Usually order to go. The parking is tricky but it's packed for a good reason. We love this place. read more

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This little hole in the wall is a Whittier gem! The service was top tier and the waitresses were on point. Reyna was very attentive to my granddaughter and I. She recommended a few dishes, and we ended up going with the Silver dollar pancakes breakfast for my granddaughter & I ordered the Chile Verde Plate! We will definitely be back with the rest of the family for the Pozole and Menudo! read more

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My family and I have been coming here for years. We love the staff. Great food and quick service. A little hole in the wall if you want varied Mexican food. My favorites are the chilaquiles and the costilla plates. Recommend for breakfeast. read more

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Got hungry while in King Richard's and luckily the hours for this place on yelp are wrong (open to 4 on weekends) The cinna sticks were so good. Crisp but soft, sweet but not too sweet. Get them. read more

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Huge portions, great tasting food, huge verity of food, choice of inside or outside seating, along with respectful employees.

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Happy Saturday 4/5/25 First time here had the pleasure of being served by Angel ordered the French toast w/eggs bacon & sausage my husband had the Huevos Ranchetos great atmosphere loved the inside highly recommend this spot would come again ! Thank you Angel made us feel welcomed read more

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I had just flown home from spending a week in the Amazon jungle and I was looking for an authentic Mexican spot for breakfast. Rey's was on point! I loved the food while in Peru but some good homemade Mexican...nothing beats it! The staff was awesome, I am excited for a return visit! read more

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This was a little spot I had seen but never tried, food was authentic, service was quick and my coffee never ran dry. I loved all the photos on the walls, cute little spot! read more

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Great food, big portions, great customer service. Come here if you want authentic food

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Came here 2 days ago. It was good. It is a cozy place. It's medium-spaced dining area, kind and helpful staff. Came here for breakfast and tried a country fried steak and eggs with champurrado. The steak was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside and tasted hand-breaded and not some frozen one that was warmed up. I also got to try the huevos rancheros. The salsa roja was tasty but spicy. We couldn't decided on which salsa and they have us some mole to try on the side which was kind of them. The champurrado had a good consistency but wasn't sweet at all. Everyone makes it differently. I ordered a sausage burrito to go, and my sis said it was delicious! The prices were reasonable for a restaurant. I would like to return and try the lunch menu. read more

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Wow!, the BEST breakfast in town, with so many options!. We love the service and the food is amazing!

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Nice little mom and Pop kitchen. Authentic meals and home-cooked items. Nothing is frozen. Everything is fresh. I will recommend.

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very good service and food very friendly and helpful love to eat here i recommend my family and friends to go eat at this place very good place to eat read more

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We eat here at least once a week. Our go-to's are the Menudo, pozole and Chilaquiles (we ask for spicy) The service is always great. The staff is very nice. read more

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Love any meal...especially breakfast at Rey's little kitchen. The food is always fresh, fast and made with love. The servers and staff are so nice and always have a smile on their face. Fir me, it's like eating at family's home filled with love, history shone in many pics on the walls and a comfy place to enjoy a great meal. read more

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We've been here multiple times and we always get quick friendly service. Super nice old ladies that are very knowledgeable about the special items on the menu. Small hole in the wall type vibes with amazing tasty dishes. read more

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12320 Penn St
Whittier, CA 90602
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Hours

What time does Rey's Little Kitchen open?

Rey's Little Kitchen opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rey's Little Kitchen close?

Rey's Little Kitchen closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Rey's Little Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have catering options?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen does have catering options.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have a drive thru?

No, Rey's Little Kitchen does not have a drive thru.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have a happy hour?

No, Rey's Little Kitchen does not have a happy hour.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen serve alcohol?

No, Rey's Little Kitchen does not serve alcohol.

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Does Rey's Little Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen allows dogs.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have TVs?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen has TVs.

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Does Rey's Little Kitchen have bike parking?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen has bike parking.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have outdoor seating?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen has outdoor seating options.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Is Rey's Little Kitchen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Rey's Little Kitchen have free WiFi?

Yes, Rey's Little Kitchen has free WiFi.

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The Chicken Koop

Great food and drinks Love bringing thee family to eat…read moreI really enjoy the green chicken pozole they have great people great food

My boyfriend and I came in on a Friday night, so we expected a wait. The hostess took our name and…read moretold us it would be about 20 minutes, so we happily went outside to wait since the lobby is tiny and the staff looked like they were fighting for their lives. As we waited, I started noticing something interesting: two parties who came in after us were seated immediately. Then almost 30 minutes went by. At that point, I poked my head back in and said, "Hey, we put our name down about 30 minutes ago, and I've noticed people coming in and getting seats." Immediately, the hostess who originally helped us said, "Yes, yes... sorry about that. You can choose a table right now." So apparently our table had been available in the Witness Protection Program. To make matters worse, we were seated next to one of the parties that arrived after us, and we got to enjoy the thrilling experience of watching them receive their food before we even ordered. The food itself was good overall. The only miss for me was the mac and cheese, which tasted like KFC mac and cheese that had a passionate encounter with a jar of jalapeño juice. Would I come back? Maybe. The food was decent, but for a first visit, the service definitely left a stronger impression than the meal did.

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TUESDAY $6 Margaritas all day!

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The Garlic chicken plate

Off The Hook Fish Grill

I probably come here at least 2 times a month! That's how good it is!…read more Located in Whittier hides a fish grill place. I kid you not every time we come here we get the same things plus more (sometimes). I always get the off the grill plate. My choice of fish is always Basa. For the seasoning you can get lemon pepper or Cajun. And it automatically comes with salad and rice with butter and choice of dressing. Oh and they include a few triangles of pita bread. The service is always amazing. They do get sometimes busy and it's sometimes a 1 woman show taking the orders and giving the orders but she's a doll! There's probably at least 3 TVs playing sports. Go Dodgers! They have a wide variety of Dodger bobble heads and memorabilia all over it. Oh and there's also an outdoor area along with heaters!

Good tacos , paid for extra queso fresco But looks like I…read moregot less then normal lol Sad pregnant mama . Check your food before you leave so you're not over charged for something .

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Small but spotless with a collection of Dodger bobbleheads.

Chips & Salsa

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Grilled or Fried Shrimp Wrap Plate

The 6740

I came here to watch this last Tuesday's Mexico game and honestly was pleasantly surprised…read more First it's located in the busy district of Uptown Whittier and conveniently a block away from free public parking. I parked and walked over. Interior was great, cute but simple. I was told that the artwork that is hung is for sale. Great and unique. I was able to snag bar seating near the tv. There are plenty of tables and bar seats in the back with additional screens. Their food prices are affordable. I ordered their vegan menudo which was scrumptious and a chicken taco with a side of fries. literally no complaint. Delicious. I ordered 2 beers as well. Ambience was great, staff and service amazing. Honestly best little dive bar!

This place has changed since I was last there. It needs a good cleaning. Nothing to special but…read moreif you have nothing else to do and want to blow your inheritance, come here. 6-7, 6-7, 6-7.

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When in the Ale mood... Old Speckled Hen, English Nitro (5%)

La Bodega Brewing

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Great place to have dinner and drinks Great food…read more Service is great Ambiance is great

We have been here before and brought some friends who were first timers…read more Brian was our server. He is top notch. Welcomed us and was very attentive. He gave great suggestions to our friends and they will definitely be back. The food was delicious everything just popped with flavor and cooked just right. Brian even made us a fresh pot of coffee. The only thing that bothered us was the smell. As soon as you walk in from the street it smelled like an odd bad odor we couldn't pin point it. When we entered the dining area it wasn't as bad but we can still smell a faint odd smell, Not sure if they are having sewage issues but it is noticeable when you stand up. Not so much when you're sitting down.

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Outside view of La Bodega

Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime Beef Smash-Burger

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La Bodega desserts

Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar

Family-owned & operated

Private events

Our waiter Jose Luis went above and beyond to make our dinner special. He gave great food and drink…read morerecommendations as it was our first time there. His attentive care is the reason we're excited to return, along with the great food of course.

Great experience we went for dinner to celebrate husbands birthday. Super nice location love all…read morethe barrel decor added a unique touch. The place is a little dark inside but in a good way, gave that elegant cozy vibe. Food amazing!! For appetizers the baby rok sliders are good. Although I highly recommend getting the artisan bread basket. Toasty on the outside but soft and warm on the inside. The creamy pesto with shrimp was really good as well. Husband got the coastal Oscar filet duo it was good meat cooked perfectly. If you are looking for something more light and warm the clam chowder was good. Experience over all really good food delicious service amazing can't wait to go back and try the brunch.

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Filet mignon flat bread was the best!

Chicken tomahawk (mashed potatoes could have used a little more love"

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The Stand - American Classics Redefined

I love coming here for the food and bar. Staff here is very friendly and attentive. Shout out to…read moreJennifer and Felipe for always making my visit extra special every time They have many tvs to watch the sports games. Definitely recommend the burgers and the southwest chicken wrap

My salad was extra tasty because I got double chicken and I switched out the regular salad with…read morearugula because I need more iron in my diet. I suffer from severe iron deficiency . The service was amazing the ladies who work here and the cooks and everyone is outstanding. If I ever were to work in foods it would be here. The music and the dodgers playing in the background add to the vibes here at the restaurant. Sign up for the app for free fries

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Crooked Gaff Kitchen

Best oysters in town! The food is excellent and the servers are incredibly kind. It tends to get a…read morelittle noisy due to the sound bouncing off the concrete walls, so it can be a challenge to have a conversation if you're there on a busy night. My only hesitation with the food would be towards their steaks, which are often overcooked, dry and tend to be on the tougher side (despite me always ordering medium rare), so I do go elsewhere when I'm craving a tender, juicy steak. All their seafood, pasta, burger, and brunch dishes and desserts are top notch. Great beer selection, delicious wines and a couple of cocktail options. Definitely check it out if you're in Whittier!

We wanted to try something new, so we checked out The Crooked Gaff Kitchen in Whittier. Overall, it…read morewas a really nice experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was chill and welcoming, and the drinks were surprisingly reasonably priced, which is rare these days. The food was good for bar style place. It's definitely the kind of spot that's perfect for hanging out with friends, The only thing I would do differently next time is ask to be seated at a regular table. We sat at one of the picnic-style tables, and while it fit the vibe of the place, it wasn't the most comfortable for a longer visit.

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Jidori chicken lollipop

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Marinated Red Beets Small Plate

Greenleaf Cafe

POV: you go to a spot bc Mexipapa said it was fire and now I'm hitting unsubscribe…read more Okay so I pulled up for menudo. And ifykyk -- I can clock good menudo just by _vibes_. This one looked promising. Visually, we were winning. Then I take a bite and it's... lukewarm. Bestie??? Menudo is not supposed to be room temp. Asked the waitress to reheat it and she was sweet about it. Came back actually hot like it should've been from jump. Flavor did a whole 180 after that, so W. Then the bolillo saga. I asked "y'all got bolillos?" She's like "yes!" I'm like slay. What shows up? French bread that went 12 rounds with a plancha, buttered and toasted. I'm like "ma'am what is this" I asked for a non-grilled one and she hits me with "we don't have those" LMAO the whiplash. Just give me corn tortillas atp. Tortillas came, crisis averted. Wife got chile verde with eggs over easy. Eggs came out medium but we don't gatekeep, it's fine. Chile verde was tomatillo based -- not my fave but edible. Beans actually slapped. Didn't try the rice but it was giving _decent_. Bill was $43. And they still charged me for the bread I sent back??? It's giving audacity. But that's why we have Yelp. Talked to the guy next to us eating chilaquiles. They looked bussin and he said that's all he pulls up for. I told him I sent the menudo back bc it wasn't hot. He's like "I hate lukewarm menudo lol." SAME BESTIE SAME. Final verdict: not returning. Mexipapa you fumbled this one. That review was def sponsored bc no way Rating: 4/10* Menudo needed a reheat, bolillo was catfishing, and I paid for bread I didn't eat. The chilaquiles guy might be onto something tho.

If you're looking for a true mom-and-pop spot with heart, Greenleaf Cafe is it. You can feel the…read morelove the moment you walk in--warm service, welcoming vibes, and food made with care. Their menudo is hands down one of the freshest and cleanest I've ever had. You can taste the quality in every bite--no shortcuts, just real, honest cooking done right. Places like this are hard to find nowadays. Simple, authentic, and consistently good. I absolutely love it and will keep coming back.

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Lots of hominy!!

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California Grill & Bar

We always love coming here the menu is great has great food. And the Ice tea was made fresh today…read moreServer she was so polite and friendly Quick with our food. Everything came out together Which was super great. And drinks were being refilled, and water too I enjoyed my chicken sandwich. It sour dough bread lettuce & tomato, avocado, very tender chicken. She had flat pizza. With chicken pesto She enjoy it and have again next time Smash burger was gone. And enjoyed it. Prime rib was good took half of it home.

Writing this review while seated in the restaurant waiting for our food on Mother's Day. We had a…read morereservation set for 11 for six people. When we arrived, the hostess notified us that they were accepting walk ups and reservations didn't matter. We waited over an hour to be seated. Initially, they sat us separately at two booths. This is unacceptable on Mother's Day when we were trying to celebrate our Grandmother. Thankfully, our waiter was able to clear a spot on the patio. Following being seated, the waiter did not come. I got up and asked if they could come to our table because we have two diabetic family members. The host I spoke with said he would send someone, but there was some attitude. Our waiter came and was kind, but the whole experience has been awful. We waited over an hour and twenty five minutes after being seated for our food to arrive, and they didn't bring it all out at once. My pancakes ended up having a hair in them and had to be sent back. We have since asked for a manager to come to the table 2x, and they have not come. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. It has ruined our last Mother's Day with our grandmother before she moves away later this year. Over two hours wasted total waiting to be seated and for our food to arrive.

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California grill bar

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Phlight

My husband and I have been wanting to come back here for a while, so we decided to have dinner here…read moreon Monday for our date night. We started off by ordering drinks; my husband tried their Bodega Brewing Co. 'Mala Suerta' Dark Lager, and I had the Pinot Grigio 2024 La Boatina. Both of our drinks were great! For food we shared the Paella and Satchel's Mac & Cheese. Both dishes were delicious, full of flavor, and had generous portions. We finished off our meal with the Crema Catalana for dessert, which was bright, zesty, refreshing, and tasty! It's a lighter dessert that is just the right amount of sweet. The whole meal was excellent! Clearly a lot of love and energy has gone into this menu. The ingredients are high quality and the dishes are full of flavor. The staff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is perfect for a nice evening out. It's very cozy and romantic with beautiful decor. Before tip it was just about $85. Honestly a steal in our opinion, the meal and experience is well worth the money. We've decided: we're crazy for not coming more often after our first visit, and will be back soon and much more often.

I really don't know why it took me this long to walk into this place, especially when it's…read moreliterally right next door to the cycling studio where I'm sweating my life away several times a week. The food is on point, the portions actually feel satisfying, and the sangria hits exactly the way it should. No guessing, no surprises -- just good. Now I'm annoyed I didn't try it sooner because this could've been part of my routine a long time ago. I wish they stayed open longer because the way I'm already planning my night around that sangria is wild. I can't wait to go tonight and act like I've been coming here forever.

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Soupreme Noodle

Get recommended by a friend and decided to give it a try since it was so close to the vet that I go…read moreto. So good! Reminds me of sup bar in OC but I actually like this place a tad more because they can make their pho more garlicy and they give you some homemade pickled onions. The waiter was super nice and attentive which was really nice (don't see that too often in california) They have an outdoor patio that is pet friendly and have ample parking which is always a plus Will be back!

I tried the combo pho and mozzy sticks…read more The pho - the reviews are true. It was one of the best tasting broths I've had in the area. It was just deep and rich and healing. The noodles were tender. The meats were great. I loved the beef belly, yum! Mozzy sticks - I loved the mozzarella was wrapped in wonton type papers and deep fried. Definitely gave a unique twist. The deep fried paper was very delicate with satisfying crunch! The mozzarella was good cheese. They offered two sauces, one being their garlic aioli and another being a sweet chili red sauce. I felt neither of them really worked for me. The garlic was too strong and took over all the flavors. The sweet chili didn't match. I took remaining mozzy sticks home and ate them later but they had become so salty, like the salt concentrated as they got cold or something. Peculiar. I'd say mozzy sticks made an attempt and fell short. But! Try them for yourself, you may think I'm crazy lol. Definitely would return for pho. I also want to try their lomo saltado and pork bulgogi!

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Pho Soupreme to-go

Filet Mignon Lomo Saltado

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Egg Rolls (3pc)

The Original Pancake House

Everything went well. Trying to get on a waiting list is impossible. Food is awesome.read more

Always a good casual breakfast with large portions! Large enough to share between 2 or 3 people…read more Service is usually great, friendly and helpful. I always love getting the hot cocoa here because their whipped cream is delicious and they really pile it on! Their bacon is also great! I will say I recently ordered 2 over medium eggs and they left the whites raw so I asked them to remake it and they did the exact same thing so they could definitely improve on that. Not sure if it was just whoever was in the kitchen that day but I think it's reasonable to expect the kitchen to know how to cook eggs properly since it's a breakfast joint but again might've been an off day. TOPH is a no frills place with a local feel serving up solid breakfast! Vibe is very homey and casual.

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Side of hash browns

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Stack of 3 buttermilk pancakes

Aloha Stacks

There was a long line upon arrival around 10:30a but it went pretty quick. Marcela was great she…read moregreeted us at the door explained how the ordering process works, was attentive with our water and other needs. There's an extensive menu, I ordered the island chilaquiles they were very good, a lot of food two people could've ate from my plate. The buttermilk waffle was delicious. The Hawaiian latte was very tasty as well. Friend ordered teriyaki chicken it was my fave. Will definitely come again. Thank you Marcela!

The food is delicious and service was quick, even on a busy Saturday morning. Maricela provided…read moreexcellent and attentive service. Our family of 5 had a great experience.

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Seating area.

Trio Waffle with strawberries

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Island chilaquiles

Fuego Cravings

Family-owned & operated

Discounts available

First time in and the service and food were great. Their horchata is delicious and homemade. We…read morewill definitely be coming back.

Craving Mexican food ... Hubby been wanting to try this local place…read more. Private parking available and some street parking as well . I got here early before the lunch crowd . Always happy to see an "A". Ordered : 1. breakfast burrito, Choice of egg. ( I got scrambled) , cheese, Seasoned fries, beans, rice, birrira, white onions and cilantro.m * portion is big enough to share ! 2.tamale plate ( choose either pork or chicken tamales & either red or green sauce ) with rice and beans 3. 4 piece taquitos ( beef birrira) sprinkled with cheese, jalapeño and cilantro. I'll be coming back to try other menu items!

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A perfect blend of asada and shrimp, topped with shredded cheese, fresh guacamole sauce, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce, on two tortillas

Sweet, spicy & refreshing! Choose cucumber-lime or pineapple with chamoy, Tajín, pepper & a tamarindo candy stick.

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A perfect blend of asada and shrimp, topped with shredded cheese, guacamole sauce, pico de gallo, creamy chipotle sauce, on two tortillas.

The Stand - American Classics Redefined

I love coming here for the food and bar. Staff here is very friendly and attentive. Shout out to…read moreJennifer and Felipe for always making my visit extra special every time They have many tvs to watch the sports games. Definitely recommend the burgers and the southwest chicken wrap

My salad was extra tasty because I got double chicken and I switched out the regular salad with…read morearugula because I need more iron in my diet. I suffer from severe iron deficiency . The service was amazing the ladies who work here and the cooks and everyone is outstanding. If I ever were to work in foods it would be here. The music and the dodgers playing in the background add to the vibes here at the restaurant. Sign up for the app for free fries

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Jessica M.

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4 years ago

We came to celebrate a birthday. Waiters were fine but they served us a steak that had a weird odor. Gave it try because maybe it was something else and the steak was bad. It left a bad taste in my mouth all morning. I had no appetite after that. I was so grossed out I felt like vomiting. They didn't apologize but they didn't make us pay for it which was the least they could do. We also ordered cheese enchiladas with papas and beans and I could tell it was sitting for a while before it got served to us because it wasn't hot. Unfortunately, we had a bad experience. We will never come back here again. read more

Janelle B.

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10 years ago

i tried this resturant based off of the reviews... upon seating there was a wait. wasnt so bad. got seated had our coffee and got our breakfast, i was expecting more than what i actually had. flavor wasnt all that. my boyfriend came back to give it another shot and he pretty much wont be back again. the food is very heavy and greasy makes ur stomach hurt instantly.. wish i could say different.. read more

Edgar B.

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2 years ago

I went for the first time and i got a breakfast burrito nd it was a good ive tried better but it was decent , it might taste like your homemade how your mom would make it without too much flavor added ingredients, What i love was their menudo as they gave me a free sample taste of it , its fresh everyday they say and the posole was okay, i would def go again and try other foods.. read more

James M.

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9 years ago

Good food, variety of Mexican dishes, friendly servers. Lots of free parking. I ordered the red Chilaquiles since our waitress told us that that was their famous breakfast dish. She recommended red ones although everyone orders the green ones. They tasted amazing the tortilla triangles where perfect not soggy at all with a crunch to them. By far, the best food in SoCal. read more

Marissa H.

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6 years ago

My boyfriend and I saw great reviews about this restaurant. We went for breakfast and both had the chilaquiles breakfast with refried beans and eggs. My boyfriend had the same but with steak and he had his chilaquiles very hot! He enjoyed it so much as I did as well! Great and fast service we will be returning customers again when we come back to California. Loved it! read more

Alice C.

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4 years ago

Very welcoming. I saw one of the staff run to the door and go outside to say bye to a couple who slipped out before he saw them get up. On the same visit another staff member walked out someone's order in the rain. Everyone that walked in was offered a warm hello. read more

Thomas P.

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9 years ago

EXCELLENT place MUST eat TO SEE, Located behind King Richards Antique Mall is where you'll find great customer service and good food. Looks like they only serve breakfast and lunch. For some reason Tuesdays and Wednesdays is when they make home made tortillas. read more

Ronald D.

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8 years ago

Its a pleasant eatery, extraordinary nourishment it was one of the last things my father appreciated, months previously his passing. Regardless I go there when I'm in Whittier. Great segments and the hold up staff are all family since it's family possessed. read more

Biciosa B.

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10 years ago

https://www.facebook.com/events/901175026662608/901177849995659/ Hey Rey's! You have been selected for the Downey Bicycle Coalition's April Sunday Earn 'n' Burn Ride! We'll be rolling up on you for breakfast so get ready 'cause here we come! read more

Angelina R.

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10 years ago

Delicious, but what impressed me more, was the customer service! 10 different employees walked around asking if everything was ok. Customer service seems to be a thing of the past! Going back for sure! read more

Ricardo V.

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11 years ago

The food a is great ,service is exelent anything I eat is so good just like homemad and that waiter name Jaime is real good sever and treats every body with class and respect read more

R C.

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11 years ago

What a great place atmosphere is great service is fast so much food you can't leave without taking some home, thanking him for the great service. We will be returning read more