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    Rocio's Mexican Kitchen

    4.5 (644 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ribeye with pippon mole
    Patrick R.

    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

    Priscilla O.

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

    Chips served with varied mole
    Rickey K.

    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!

    Hibiscus Water
    Becky D.

    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.

    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!

    Mole verde con arroz y pollo
    Vanessa J.

    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 .

    Eileen R.

    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.

    Mole Oaxaqueno
    Edward S.

    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.

    Chileajo
    Edith A.

    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

    Cheese enchiladas enmolada
    Suzi O.

    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.

    Step 1 (choice of mole):  mole oaxaqueño +  mole poblano.  Step 2 (choice of protein): rib eye.  Tortillas in a cute sombrero box.
    Quinn N.

    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

    Sandra L.

    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.

    Outside - front door/ outside seating area
    Brian V.

    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.

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

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

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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.

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    Great food, hands down the best mole in town. Great place for lunch, just call ahead because it gets really packed.

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    Ask the Community - Rocio's Mexican Kitchen

    What are the vegan options?

    Is this place permanently closed? Here on a Friday at 6 and they are closed. No notes posted or anything.

    No it's not permanently closed

    Are they available on UberEats or DoorDash?

    Are you available on DoirDash or UberEats?

    As of 2022 they are available on Postmates.

    Do they serve handmade tortillas or beer?

    Handmade tortillas for sure

    Does anyone know if any of the moles have dairy at all or which ones do/don't? Asking for my brother who is severely allergic to dairy.

    As of 2023-03-04, I was informed that none of the moles have dairy in them and are all vegan. I was informed the white rice is also vegan (I believe someone else indicated it was not - not sure if they have other types of rice).

    Is the owner the same Rocio that ran Rocios Mole De Los Dios in Sun Valley?

    Yes

    Is this the same owner as the Rocio from Rocios Mole De Los Dios that used to be in Sun Valley?

    Hello Paul B! This is Rocio Camacho the same person you're talking about.

    Is there enough seating? Pictures only show 2 tables inside?

    There's about 5 tables that sit 4 ppl..its not a big place, but they also have outside seating for that nice day!

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    The LKSD

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    I didn't get any food, but I did have a virgin coffee martini! Typically it is hard to make a…read morecoffee martini I was told however the bartender did an amazing job! It was delicious! The ambience is really cute and perfect for a date!

    Everything was good EXCEPT the STEAK.. No... Seriously…read more This was probably the biggest steak disappointment I've had in a while. The place comfy, the ambience is dark and bar-like, the drink vibes look chill, I have no complaints about the service. The service was good and the staff was nice. All this makes the steak disappointment that much worse for me. We ordered Ribeye and Shrimp Salmon Lobster Mac and Cheese Asparagus Lobster Roll (Sushi) A drink from the bar The Steak.. The steak came served on a cast-iron skillet. I ordered it medium-well. It arrived a little more medium than usual, but that was not an issue. What disappointed me was the puddle the steak was sitting in. Traditionally said puddle is a mixture of butter, thyme, and whatever seasonings you used on the steak when cooking it. In this case, that puddle was flavorless. It really tasted like the steak was just sitting in a flavorless oil. The steak was very bland, very difficult to think someone could send out a piece of meat out like that, especially when you find out what it costs. It was not worth it and not worth the final tab unfortunately. Really wanted to find a steak W for Downey but I don't see myself being interested in this place again.

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    New York Steak, Sweet potatoes Fries, Old Fashioned Original
    New York Steak, Sweet potatoes Fries, Old Fashioned Original
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    DIOSA Downey

    3.8
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    Upscale bar scene Mexican food Food is fresh and beautifully…read moreplated Relaxing ambiance with the decor and music

    Unfortunately, this restaurant did not meet my expectations. I'll start with the positives--the…read morerestaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The decor and ambiance make it a great place for celebrating a special occasion. I made reservations for my birthday dinner with a party of eight. I brought my own cake, and the staff was kind enough to store it in their refrigerator until we were ready for dessert, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the service was where the experience fell apart. Since gratuity is automatically added for larger parties, it felt like there was very little sense of urgency or attentiveness throughout the evening. It took quite a while for our drink orders to be taken and served. Our food also came out at different times, with some side dishes arriving well after the entrées had already been served. The only explanation we received came later when a supervisor personally brought out the missing sides and apologized, explaining there had been a delay because they had to prepare a fresh batch of rice. While I appreciated the communication, it would have been helpful if someone had updated us sooner. During the meal, our server was changed, and we hoped the service would improve, but unfortunately, the experience remained the same. The food and drinks were beautifully presented, but the flavors didn't quite live up to how impressive everything looked. My rating is based primarily on the food, but if I were rating the service alone, it would be one star. Considering it was a Sunday and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, the slow service was especially disappointing. Sadly, this wasn't the birthday dinner experience I was hoping for, and I don't plan on returning.

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    Clearman's Steak 'N Stein

    3.9
    (1.9k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$

    This is an established restaurant on Whittier Blvd in Pico Rivera just off the 605 fwy. It's…read morebetter to access the parking lot off Gregg Rd instead of the "main" entrance on Whittier which is easy to miss. Food is reasonably priced and tastes good. Obviously steaks but chicken and seafood are also ok the menu. We did the Sunday brunch for $49 which included bottomless mimosa, champagne, or fruit juices; a starter salad or parfait and a breakfast entree of your choice. I chose the sirloin steak and eggs. Very good value! Our server was excellent! She kept our drinks full and explained everything on the menu! She also went out of her way to meet all the requests from our large group (including our bill splitting request). Ambience is best described as dark. Not spooky or gothic; just no windows and lighting that requires you to use your phones as flashlights. For good food at a reasonable price with great service - highly recommended ; just bring a light with you.

    I've become a regular here for multiple reasons:…read more 1) The ambiance can't be beat! Great music, ambient lighting, classic steakhouse vibes that are hard to find these days. 2) The servers! Tiffany always gives quick, friendly, excellent service at the bar and knows how to make a great cocktail. Her knowledge is extensive and varied, and I've never heard her say she doesn't know how to make a drink, no matter what has been presented to her. Even when they're slammed, Tiffany has never been short or rude or grumpy towards me or any other customer that I've seen. 3) The food: classic, huge portions. I always have enough leftovers for a second meal later in the day or the following day. I love this establishment and hope it remains open for many more years!

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