My go to's are the stuffed French toast and chilequiles. This place is family vibes the have photographs hanging everywhere and I noticed the same few servers in the morning. A total local spot. After you can walk off your food by going to the huge antique store next store called king Richards. Prices are affordable. read more

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I have been coming here about 7 years and I have never had a bad time, bad service, bad customer service or the food has never been disappointing. It's so good. The people are so kind, funny, professional and really enjoy serving everyone read more

Here for our weekly menudo, best pozole and menudo in town!!!! Amazing service, love the locals, cute little spot to go with your family.

We went here on a Friday evening after visiting King Richard's Antiques. It's in the same parking lot and they usually don't open in the evenings, but they said they're trying new hours so we were lucky that they were open. We asked what were their more popular dishes, so we had the Chilaquiles Plate and Big Green Omelet, while my son got the kid's meal French Toast with scrambled eggs and bacon. Both my wife and I shared our food and we really liked each dish, but I preferred the Chilaquiles Plate between the two. Also, our server was very nice overall, but maybe since the place was so empty, she rarely came around and it would have been nice if she asked for a refill on our drinks, but she never did. Nonetheless, I'm not lowering any stars for her service since it was good overall. I would say the food was good, but it wasn't amazing and that's why I'm giving it 4 stars. However, I heard it does get packed on the weekends for breakfast and brunch, so maybe I'm the anomaly since I heard it's a popular place. I would go again, but I wouldn't make a trip out of my way to go here in the future. read more

My daughter and I came here for breakfast. Though the food was enjoyable, the service was atrocious. I loath using Race as a talking point, but I have to say, my daughter and I are both noticeably White. That being said, we put our name in, at least 4 other people put their in After us. The girl called everyone else's name, mind you in Spanish. I went in and asked about us, she proceeded to just Point at an empty table, no words at all. At this point I decide to stay JUST to see how this was going to play out. As I expected, we were not addressed Until I approached the server, took my order without any comments... food arrived, no utensils, after asking for some, twice, it took about 10 min. our table was never approached again. No "anything else?" no "Refill?" Even had to ho to the cashier to ask for the bill. THIS WAS MY EXPERIENCE. for me and my family,,,, NEVER AGAIN! read more

Delicious food for good value and friendly and efficient and friendly service -- what more could you ask for. They also have a sizable outdoor seating area with umbrellas over each table so you're under the shade. The veggie omelette with hash browns and sourdough taste was so good and satisfying. Brunch for 2 with beverages and stuffed for under $35 before tip -- that's hard to find these days for this quality of food and customer service. read more

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I stopped by for food before heading into King Richard's since it was next door. Service: A Arrived at 10 am on a Saturday and was seated immediately. Our waitress was incredibly nice and attentive. She was quick with the refills! Food: C+ French Toast: average, bland Orange Juice: store bought but with good, crunchy ice Side note: I did take a sip of the horchata and I would return for that alone! Perhaps I ordered the wrong item. So next time, I'll just stick to the fan favorites and see what the appeal is. Ambiance: Homey, no fuss, feel good type of vibe. Parking: Shared lot Some street parking read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

As I travel and explore new places , I came across this place that was said to be the spot.. well sorry to let you guys down , but the worst place I've ever. The beans were sour and just tasted really bad , the rice dry !! Chilaquiles the worst ever.. my god daughter had French toast burnt.. I can keep going on on , but to each there own taste !! The place I recommended is El Ranchito in Huntington Park , original owners over 60 yrs or The Avacado in chino hills now that's a 10 !! read more

I love me some chicken fried steak and eggs and this hole in the wall was hands down the best I've had. Their Mexican food is to die for as well. read more

Great service and best albóndigas they have the best breakfast food as well! They are so sweet and accommodating

Good menudo & chilequiles with. Sunny side up egg on top. Yum. The service is friendly like family.

This has become one of our favorite spots for breakfast. The portions are generous and the food is always tasty. The coffee is hot and served in big mugs. Love the servers, smiling friendly and always greet you with a friendly face. read more

Good little spot. Hidden off whittier blvd. Very kind people, we will be back. Chiliquiles were GREAT

El mejor lugar local para desayunar. I was searching for local places to.eat and ran into Ray's little kitchen, let me tell you the salsa was so good. Very friendly and welcoming, felt better when I heard them speak Spanish. My kids loved the french toast and finished everything. 5 stars for me! read more

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Food was bland, service is slow and coffee was weak. I ordered the Chile relleno and it tasted like can salsa was warmed up and dropped on top of it to cover the 3 day old Chile. I didn't enjoy any of it. To make matters worst, it's more expensive than similar restaurants. read more

Hard to miss little gem. Came by after years of passing by the antique shop. Very homey, grandma's house feel. Everyone was very pleasant and welcoming. Service was over the top. Husband and I got the same dish, the chimaquiles special. Ordered them medium spicy. They were excellent. Perfect crisp to them and not all soggy. Steak was delicious and a good addition to the chilaquiles. So delicious and spiciness was tolerable. Certainly got my nose runny lol. Highly recommend!! read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Love coming here for breakfast. Service has always been great and the prices are good. I've never had to wait for a table and the waitresses are very friendly. The restaurant feels homey and welcoming. Even though I'm not a big fan of chilaquiles in general, I really love THEIR spicy chilaquiles. I also like their chile relleno. In the colder season, I always try to order a champurrado. They serve it in a jarrito and it comes with a little pastry on the side. I've yet to try their pozole, but I'm looking forward to trying it. read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Great local secret, delicious home-style cooking. Service is very friendly. The ambiance is relaxed and laid back. I definitely recommend this hidden gem! read more

Top notch food! My favorite items here are the menudo (MUST TRY!!!) and the chilaquiles with red sauce + scrambled eggs. The menudo is honestly a hangover cure godsend. Meats in the soup are so tender and is the perfect level of flavoring!!! I cannot have menudo anywhere else after having it from Rey's little kitchen. Menudo - 5/5 MUST TRY!!! Meat is tender and soup is incredibly flavorful. But can be pricey! A large container was ~$18 but well worth it IMO. Chilaquiles - 5/5 Their side salsa has a kick to it, just a warning! I have only tried it with the red sauce and the sauce included in the chilaquiles is not very spicy. You have the option of adding carne asada for i think $6-7? I like chilaquiles on its own with no meat. French Toast - 5/5 Perfect sweetness and texture. Soft yet crunchy at the same time. Machaca Burrito - 3/5 Not the most impressive burrito and size was a bit small for the price. read more

I have ordered menudo from Rey's Little Kitchen for our New Years Day party 3 yrs in a row and it has always been delicious!! Reyna has always been so helpful adding the onion, cilantro, lemons and tortillas warmed and wrapped. We take our pot the day before, pick it up filled at 8:30am. Always timely & pleasant pickup. Their menudo meat is cut perfectly and it's very clean, the red sauce is spiced just right! read more

Found this spot randomly while in Whittier just wanting somewhere to eat breakfast. From the outside it didn't look like much, but by surprise it was packed with people. Luckily they had one table open just as we arrived. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Their chilaquiles mild was still spicy but sooo good and their stuffed French toast had a nice crisp to it that I never really had before. I't was a great choice for breakfast and looking forward to our next visit! read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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First time visiting Rey's Lil' Kitchen. Arrived fairly early on a Saturday morning and we were the only ones there, but that quickly changed as it eventually got crowded. We were seated in the larger dining area and our drink orders were promptly taken. Coffee, waters and champurado. Orders were next and our plates were brought out very quickly. The pozole was excellent, the broth was not greasy and the chunks of pork were very tender. It was served with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. We opted for the corn and they seemed to be homemade, very good. The bacon and eggs were....bacon and eggs. Nothing too special. Service was excellent at Rey's as the waitresses and waiters frequently came by to fill our mugs of coffee and see if we needed anything else. There are two rather large dining rooms that were clean with ample seating. All in all a good dining experience at Rey's Little Kitchen. read more

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This place is sort of a hidden. It's tucked away from the main street but worth a stop. Our food came out fresh and we didn't have to wait too long, especially for a Saturday morning. Three stars because the food isn't anything to write home about, but it's still decent when compared to other options in the area. Prices are fair for what you get. I had the chilaquiles and they were decent. The sauce was tasted canned. The rice and beans tasted generic. However, everything was cooked right. I suggest putting a little more love into the food. THREE STARS. read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Rey's is a great little mom and pop shop with an abundance of character and wonderful staff. The food is fantastic & the portions are generous. From authentic Mexican food to you're everyday comfort favorites, Rey's has something to satisfy whatever it is you might be craving at the moment. I highly recommend the huevos rancheros as well as the French toast, both are absolutely amazing. And don't forget, King Richard's antiques is right next door. You can walk-off that delicious breakfast by doing some antique shopping! read more

A nice little hidden spot in Whittier. The food was ok. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs and a short stake. Pretty basic on the CF Steak and eggs. The pancakes are on the fluffy side, not at all dense. I enjoyed them. The service was good and friendly and the restaurant appeared to be clean and maintained. It was a nice experience. I would return if I was in the area. However, as always, your mileage may vary. read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Country fried steak and eggs with Hashbrowns and toast with extra butter. And a side short stack. Pancakes are fluffy, not dense. Yummy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

The food was dry and tasteless the ambiance was dim and cold. I will not go back and I have no idea why it's somewhat popular.

This has been my Favorite spot for a few years, but today I tried a NEW dish at Rey's Little Kitchenn "TAMAZOLE it is a red tamale in a bowl of Pozole !!! all I can say is WOW !!! It is great It's a Must if you visit this little Gem !!! read more

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Food was tasteless and one of the plates had burned food on it. Like they had it already lying around and cooked it again to heat up.

It was my first time here. I always like supporting small businesses. Reyna, who is Rey's mother, was our server and she was great. Food was delicious. We'll definitely be coming back. I'm updating my review because on my second visit I left disappointment. I ordered the same thing as it did the last time because I really enjoyed it. But this time I ask for extra cheese on my omelette. What would that normally cost anywhere else and additional $.50 or $.75? When I received my bill, I noticed she charged me an extra two dollars for extra cheese. $2 for a sprinkling of cheese on my omelette?? I brought it up to her and she said that's what they charge. I find that ridiculous! read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Veggie Omelet and Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Food was so good, generous portions, great coffee. Staff so friendly. We will be back love this hidden gem. read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Coffee so good and fresh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Wrong order, I ordered a wet burrito got a regular. No parking, I had to walk 3 blocks. It smelled like fart in there. 30 dollars for a wrong order from a place with no parking that smells like someone took a dump -5 stars. The owners should be ashamed read more

I just want to say this... after having a long day at work the last thing I want to do is cook! The chilaquiles are to die for they treat you like family! They are fast and always give good service. God bless them read more

Rey's little Kitchen never disappoints. Very friendly and efficient service. Reyna is a very nice. The food is authentic and reasonably priced. During the week, they have excellent breakfast specials! I always get the "Huevos Rancheros", on point! I highly recommend this little hidden jewel! read more

I've been a couple of times. The servers are super kind and friendly. They serve you very fast. The coffee is basic hot coffee but they do offer flavored creamer options. The food, personally the chilaquiles and stuffed French toast are really good. But I had pozole not for me. It lacked flavor it was bland. But overall I would say come try it. I'm sure there's something for your taste buds. read more

Bustling cafe especially for the fact that it's hidden behind an antiques shop. Many families & groups so the parking is always crowded. Parking is available in the private lot as well as on the street. Spaces are limited on weekends. No frills, rustic & quaint is how I'd describe the vibe. It's obviously a hole in the wall in what looks like a converted warehouse. You can't really tell there's an eatery until you are actually in the parking lot. There is a small patio that they've started using that is perfect to enjoy on a beautiful day. Staff is always professional, they know their menu. Food is delicious and I always manage to take food home. My favorite? Cactus & eggs (nopales con huevo)! I know, way to predictable. lol WCs available in the back. read more

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Chilaquiles with chili verde on top..you will thank me later. Not on menu you have to ask for it.

Once again today is leap day 2/29/24 and it's time to celebrate by having breakfast at one of my favorite places Rey's Little Kitchen. Yummy carne asada plate lol. Service was fast. read more

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Love coming here for breakfast. Service is great and the prices are good. I've never had to wait for a table and the waitresses are very friendly. The restaurant feels homey and welcoming. Home cooked food made me think my abuela was in the back. I loved the cucumber melon Agua Fresca. It was so refreshing we took one to go. read more

Definitely don't recommend this place! The old skinny sister waitress won't come back if you complain about one of the foods. The chili verde omelet was so bland and looked old. I told the lady and she was upset and when I told her I didn't want to order anything she walked away mad and never came back to check up on the rest of us. So sad lol. She was nice at first and then bam you don't like something they ignore you so be prepared. Not once did she come back unless it was to pay. And no interaction. Sorry your food is bland. Learn how to take criticism right or no one will go back. Definitely don't recommend this place. Definitely won't come back to this bland place with bland owners. This review shouldn't even be a one star. It should be zero stars. read more

Came here for lunch since it's right off the Whittier greenway bike path. Since it's a Sunday, expect to wait about half an hour. You can write your name on the wait list. Seems a bit short staffed today so the wait for the food took a bit longer too but it was worth it! I love it when food comes out piping hot because it was just feshly made and quickly brought out. I love nopales but don't know how to make it so I ordered it and loved it! Great portions and really delicious. We also ordered the chile Verde con huevos and the meat was nice and tender. Loved them both and nice to support local restaurants. I'm glad to see they are busy and highly recommend this place! read more

Rey's Little Kitchen - Nopales con huevos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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