If you're looking for an authentic hidden gem, this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is absolutely worth the visit. They serve some of the best mole I've had in a long time! The meal started with complimentary chips served alongside both a sweet mole and a savory, tangy mole sauce. It was something I'd never experienced before, and it was incredibly delicious. I ordered the chicken enmoladas, and they were generously stuffed with chicken and smothered in rich, flavorful mole. Every bite tasted authentic, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. For dessert, our waiter recommended the plantains in tequila sauce paired with a café de olla. They were so amazing that we completely devoured the dessert before I even remembered to take a picture! As first-time visitors, my guests and I were genuinely impressed by the quality of the food, the authentic flavors, and the warm service. We'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend giving this place a try if you're craving authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

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8/5/26 Read the reviews and it looked promising. This is a hole-in-a-wall mom n pop type of eatery in the heart of Bell Gardens, home of La Diosa del Molé. Service is attentive, the food has its charm with in-house made tortillas. It really was a hard review to write because all the elements of a great restaurant is embodied in this hidden gem. I chalk it up to ordering the wrong items. The flavors did not pop for me. Hubby opted for the chorizo and he said it was decent and he described it as "diet chorizo"--that he'd probably needed to go back to Sinaloa to capture the true essence of "real" chorizo, the way it's meant to be. The star of his meal was the in-house made flour tortillas-now that's authentic! This is/was the reason that it leaned towards a 4 star. These looked and tasted phenomenal. The aroma took me back to the times when we visited Rosarito's Puerto Nuevo, as the lady made the tortillas by hand & pressed them in the comal, ahh, good times. I ordered the vegetarian omelette with beans & potatoes. The omelette was decent with fresh bell peppers & onions but the seasoning was so mild that I requested for salt & pepper. The potatoes appeared well seasoned in color but lacked that oomph that salt & pepper couldn't fix. My apple pancakes were average. While I appreciated the strawberry compote, there was no apple or apple taste in them. To wash everything down, I had cafe de olla, that was good. The aroma of the brown sugar & cinnamon was ever present. Estrella, our server was very welcoming, attentive and friendly, she gets 5 stars for her service with a smile & hospitality. Their lunch & dinner menu looked very appealing but we wanted breakfast items. We wish we were both molé enthusiasts then perhaps we would've better appreciated & enjoyed those offerings. Both indoor & outdoor seating (front & rear), parking is free & shared with their liquor store at this corner small plaza. Beware, no restrooms available. I'm glad we gave this little shop a try. read more

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What a hidden gem this place is. Clean and gives such a family feel when you walk in. When we sat down our waitress immediately greeted us and ask if we'd like something to drink while we looked through the menu. This place is apparently known for their moles and we were given chips with the different moles to try and see what we wanted with our food. We ended up ordering the cheese enchamoles with the cortidillo mole (spell check) and the salmon with the pipian rojo & poblano mole and we also had the cream corn soup and I think my boss got the tortilla soup. The food did not disappoint and was so flavorful and fulfilling. It's been a few days and I am still thinking about that meal. Thank you so much for the hospitality and I most definitely will make my way back soon. read more

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The food is so good!!!!! Good food. Good service. Will definitely go back!!!! Took dips to go. read more

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Great little spot to enjoy Great food. The pistachio mole is out of this world. A must try spot

Being from Bell Gardens, I'm so glad to have tried Rocio's out. The food was amazing! A variety of moles to try, so there's something for nearly ever pallet. The staff are quick and attentive. I ended up trying the emoladas with the pippion mole, the chicken was flavorful and the mole mixed so well with everything. I also tried their horchata and it such a well made one too. My friend tried the cucumber lime aqua fresca and said it was so good. It's a small place, but there's a kind of home kitchen vibe to it read more

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Delicious!!!!! And the service is great. Best mole, EVER. Worth the price in every way. Also, portions are large so taking leftovers is likely :) read more

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Walked out and I had to write this as the experience was so fresh in my heart and mind! The service was perfect, the girl handled everything from wait service to busboy to cashier - she even recommended a great pairing of mole with my pork chops. And boy the mole here was next next level! I thought I had mole before but I realized I never experience the true essence of mole until tonight. I also was pleasantly surprised to know that Rocio's was Michelin rated, the food was just perfection! The crowd was regular working class folks yet the cuisine was just incredible! The Mole MANCHAMANTELES is the one! Spicy yet rich and ever so sweet, earthy and soulful! read more

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Food is great. Chips with 3 types of mole as a starter is so good. Service is good. Very small cozy comfy place. read more

Cozy Mexican restaurant! They are known for their mole so I had to try it! Mole Manchamanteles: (spicy mole) ordered the make your own mole plate with chicken breast! Large portion that comes with rice, vegetables and corn tortillas. Perfect spice level. Not make your nose run but definitely noticeable :) the rice is perfectly moist. Really enjoyed this dish. Agua Fresca Hibiscus: not too sweet. Very refreshing! Great service! There are about 6 tables inside and some outdoor seating tables. Also just about 5 parking spaces behind the building. read more

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Enjoyed my dinner with my best friend at Rocio's Mexican Kitchen. The space is small and makes you feel like home. The moles are made to order and they have many to choose from. My friend and i shared the mole verde with chicken (leg and thigh). It came with rice and veggies. We also got the nopal salad and it was really delicious. The meal came with fresh homemade tortillas as well. The staff was super friendly and made you feel welcomed . read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Mole verde con arroz y pollo - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

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Food was so good and there were so many options of mole and protein to choose, I had trouble deciding what to try. The staff were very friendly and gave amazing service. I will definitely come back to try a different combination of mole and protein. read more

Hands down the best chilaquiles I've had in a long time! You also are greeted with friendly service and a generous amount of molé glazed chips! Soooooo goood! I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area :) read more

They have excellent mole. The service was great and the server was helpful explaining the menu. The inside is cozy and very colorful. I would definitely go back! read more

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Rocio's Mexican Mitchen is at a quiet corner of Garfield and Ira in Bell Gardens. It's a cozy spot with half a dozen tables plus a small patio area. The menu is aptly labeled La Diosa de los Moles. The goddess of moles has ten different moles with ingredients such as pistachio, mint, pumpkin seeds, corn fungus, and peanuts, with various types of chili peppers. Some of them have evocative names such as Manchamanteles - tablecloth stain. The staff is really friendly and they bring a basket of tortilla chips covered in a few of the moles. The Mole Oaxaqueno is a black mole with a mix of a couple dozen ingredients, which produces an astoundingly complex depth of flavor. You can taste the sweetness from the fruits first, then the spices and nuts shine through, followed at the end by a mild tingle of heat from the chili peppers. The chocolate adds silkiness and even more flavor to the mole. The plate has a foundation of rice and lightly grilled, firm, carrot and zucchini matchsticks. Stacked on top is a thin bone-in pork chop, which is tender, juicy, and delicious on its own. I love food with lots of sauce, so this dish makes me happy. The flavor and thickness of the mole remind me of curry with its deep list of spices and ingredients. I'm ready to come back again so I can try more of the moles! Parking: There's a tiny lot with a couple spots in the back. There's also street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Mole Oaxaqueno - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

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We've seen this little hole in the wall restaurant a few times when we go to the Bell Gardens sports complex. Decided to stop by today, my husband loves mole. The name on of the restaurant actually says La diosa de los moles. There's also a spice store in the same parking lot. Staff is super friendly Anyways, the food was amazing. I had the spicy bbq ribs with potatoes (chileajo). So yummy. My husband ordered the mole enchiladas with the mole ranchero. Also delicious. This place offers no alcohol but you can get aguas frescas. The agua de sandía was just what i needed in this hot summer day. A must try read more

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Todo su menú de desayunos su café de olla número uno Nunca te decepcionará Y ya cuenta con dos locaciones perfecto! read more

Been here a few times and its an absolute favorite of mine. The mole is amazing and i love how they give you chips with different moles to try. The cafe de olla is amazing as well. This is my moms favorite place to eat as well. The customer service is always good and friendly! The only thing I do miss is when the interior used to be red and decorative rather than just plain. read more

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The cheese enchiladas enmolada were delicious with lots of mole. I tried the passion fruit agua fresca which had a beautifully powerful fresh flavor. In my last visit I tried salmon with a different mole and it was a mistake. The mole was way too strong for salmon dishes. Stick with the chile relleno or other protein. read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Cheese enchiladas enmolada - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

tl,dr: good place for some Michelin mole. Likes: + They offer a sample of their moles on chips before you order your meal. + Their moles are flavorful. Homey experience. + Though the restaurant is small (only about 7 dining tables total), there were very few customers, so I found a table easily and there was little wait. Same goes for parking. + Very pleasant and helpful staff. + Cute Michelin-themed decorations displayed about the dining area. Non-likes: - no restrooms. - uncomfortable wooden benches. Confusion: the title of my receipt says "La Diosa de los Moles", which is actually the neighboring shop. The restaurant name is Rocio's Mexican Kitchen. I had: $26 Steak (Rib eye) + $4 agua fresca + tax = $32.92 for party of 1 read more

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Small restaurant with huge impact. The dishes are so flavorful. Different types of mole, there's something for everyone. There are vegetarian dishes as well as pescatarian dishes. My favorite has been the salmon with squash blossom sauce. This dish is AMAZING. The exterior is colorful and a delightful little potpourri of color and art pieces that are mixed with Mexican flavor. There's a giant Catrina at the doorway to greet you. If you drive by, she's large enough to see from either side of Garfield. There is some outdoor seating and indoor seating. During hotter days the inside can be sweltering hot due to the small space. Service is great, the servers are super friendly and helpful with the menu or any questions. I've dined in and grabbed take out, every time the service is great whether it's over the phone or in person. There is a small parking lot on site, street parking is available. read more

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Very delicious and nice staff I would definitely come back. Cool place to chill and eat

This neighborhood gem is known for their moles. That's how the menu works too. A good portion of the menu is where you choose they type of mole and then choose the protein to eat it with. There are some other items on the menu, but I think the moles have the spotlight. The restaurant itself is not large. It is cozy and comforting though. There is some seating on the inside and the outside. Also, as soon as I walked through the door, I was greeted by a really friendly person and seated right away. It was in the middle of the week and it super busy. Being my first time, I got the popular pick: the mole Oaxaqueno - the black mole and chose to put it on chile relleno. This also comes with some of their fresh fluffy tortillas. I also got a cucumber drink to wash it down (refreshing and delicious). I'm already a big fan of mole, but I have to say this might be some of the best mole I've ever had, if not the best. The flavors, the spices... all cohesive and well blended and prepared. The presentation of the dish itself was beautiful. I really enjoyed my meal here. I definitely would love to come back and try their different moles and protein combinations. Again, since this was the middle of the week, it seems parking was really easy to find in the provided lot or nearby on the street. read more

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Rocio's is by far the one and only place that has good, authentic, chilaquiles! They are fantastic - I recommended de la casa chilaquiles, they have are a little spicy. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of the chilaquiles but everything at Rocio's is amazing! I had my first tlayuda here and it was an amazing experience. It was soo good! The service is always great. read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Tortilla Chips with Mole - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

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Good food and friendly staff. Small place but they were able to accommodate a group of 6 people on a less busy Sunday morning. Otherwise wait is about 20 to 30 minutes for a table. No public restrooms in restaurant. read more

Delicious mole. I had chilaquiles with mole. I will definitely be coming back. It was my first visit.

We went to Rocio's for a late lunch on a weekday. The restaurant has a small parking lot where parking was readily available. Interior is small with nice decor, very bright and cheerful with a nice ambience. There were only two parties dining in when we arrived, and we were seated immediately. We started off with complimentary tortilla chips, which were drizzled with several different mole sauces that we were able to sample. I ordered the Chicken Enmoladas (Enchiladas) with the Mole Oaxaqueno. It came with a side dish of rice and beans. JJ ordered the same thing but with Mole Poblano. Everything was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend both of these moles, both rich, flavorful and reminiscent of the best moles that I've had in Mexico and Oaxaca. We thoroughly enjoyed our plates, and most definitely will return. They also serve breakfast, which we'd love to try next time. Service was excellent--- very friendly and quick service. Overall great value for the quality and portion sizes served. Highly recommended! There is also a nice outdoor patio for dining. read more

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I got bad beat in Bell Gardens but it wasn't at the casino. The servers were friendly. The mole was tasty. I ordered the ribeye and sent it back because it was completely raw, the outside was gray, and they remade it and it was way overcooked, like extra well done and they forgot to season the second steak. Maybe the other options are better but I don't think I'll be back. read more

I came across an article on the news paper praising this place for their Mole. I've driven by it so many times but never felt the urge to stop and eat, what a mistake that was. - The Food I ordered their award winning Guajaqueño Mole with chicken for protein. This was great! It was beautifully presented and the mole was well balanced with spices and heat, Delicious! - The service This was okay, I was seated and served pretty quickly but I was handed utensils and a menu without a peep, no greeting, or, "I'll be right with you". I had to ask after being served chips and a drink if they could please clean my table of spills from the previous customer. Not a deal breaker, but a good portion of what makes me return to restaurants is definitely based how I'm treated. The service is why I did not give it more stars, a simple smile can go a long way. -Ambiance It's definitely small, maybe four or five tables. This just makes it cozy, and when weather allows it, I believe seating outside is an option. I'll be returning to try more of their menu, hopefully having a better experience with the service, it could've just been the rainy day blues. I look forward to updating this soon. read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Guajaqueño Mole with Chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

I'm a new regular because of the good food and service! It's a good place to try different mole flavors. read more

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Cozy restaurant with amazing food. There is limited parking so try and carpool. The best bang for your buck is the house special. You start by choosing from a variety of moles and then your protein. I chose the chili reneno and my date had the pork chop. Everything was delicious and look forward to coming back read more

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Always my favorite place for mole. I had the Oaxacan mole with shrimp. It's always a special treat to eat there.

We got the enchiladas de mole and the pork chop in the mole oaxaqueño for both. The food was sooo tasty, when you're first seated they bring you chips lightly covered in the different mole sauces they offer so it's a good sampler. The service was quick and friendly. The place itself is very cute and homey if you will, the outside seating area is pretty as well. read more

I loved her other Paramount restaurant but it closed. Now she is here. I came last year and the moles seemed thicker and delicious, but that is not a complaint. I am sure that the mole is still good but I couldn't order it. All of them were too spicy. The year before the chile they used wasn't that spicy at all. So I got a chile en nogada which was good. just a little upset that I couldn't have a mole like last time. I guess that's life. Nowadays everything is spicy, even fried chicken. I just don't get it. read more

We stopped here for dinner a show. This place is amazing! I was never a mole fan, but after trying their mole machamenteles with dark meat chicken, I am a fan now. What made our experience even better was Christian, our server. He was awesome! Since it was our first time here, he took the time to explain the different mole's along with samples. He made sure everything was to our satisfaction. I highly recommend this place, even if you are not a mole fan. Maybe you just haven't had a good mole and this is the place to try a good one. read more

Ha Ha Ha, I Just mentioned Rocio's to someone this week. Yes indeed, definitely worth your visit. It is very small and hard to find parking. But if you don't mind leaving the car at Ford Park parking lot and walking 200 yards, to the restaurant, You will be rewarded with flavor beyond your wildest imagination. The best mole I ever had. If you go with a group, take a portion of your plate and share the rest, if your whole table does the same and orders different mole dishes. You will get all the different moles, and their wonderful flavors, it is the Best experience that way. The flavors took me from Bell Gardens, to a exotic vacation in my mouth, to Exotic places, in my mind. I had previously told my wife, "I don't like mole". How short sighted I was. I love Rocio's Moles. G.P.G.F. No pictures to share because we all stared as soon as we were served. read more

Good food with great service Definitely a spot to visit if cycling along Rio Hondo/LART, next to Bell Gardens Sports Center. read more

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Was starving and in the area. First restaurant to come up on yelp and boy am I glad. Tine hilenim the wall with amazing food and great service. They only have six tables inside and based on the food and service, there shouldn't be an empty seat in this little gem. Ordered the Encheladas Verdes. Comes with three flavorful enchiladas with an amazing deeply flavorful and spicy green sauce that blew my mind. I'll be back to sample one of their mole's since that is their specialty. For dessert I got the flan and it was also very good. Eat here. You're welcome! read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

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I got to experience breakfast/brunch at Rocio's and the food was delicious, ingredients were fresh. Nice and hot felt like I was in my mothers kitchen. Service was great. Ambience was pleasant. My husband and son enjoyed their food! We will be coming back! read more

Rocio's Mexican Kitchen - Huevos tirados, includes potatoes and fried plantains Torrejas (French toast) with fresh strawberries - Mexican Near Me - Bell Gardens, California

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Found a most amazing Mexican restaurant. It's small and quaint but the flavors are bold and out of this world. The staff provides superior friendly service. I tried the cochinita pibil... wow!! Definitely wish I lived near here, I would be back at least once a week. The taco feo was also amazing. Only the best Oaxacan style Mexican food. read more

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