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    Rocio's Mexican Kitchen

    4.5 (639 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    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 :)

    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.

    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 .

    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!

    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.

    Tortilla Chips with Mole
    Ernesto E.

    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.

    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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    Sebastian M.

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

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    21 days ago

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

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    2 months ago

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

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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

    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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    Honey Greens has been one of my favorite matcha spots for a while now, so I decided to branch out…read moreand try a few other things on my last visit. I ordered the Coconut Iced Latte with Sweet Cream Cloud Foam through the app -- paid about $8.50. It was too much on the sweet side but honestly, the sweetness was on me since I added the cloud foam, but the drink itself was about a 6/10. My order was ready when I arrived, and the girl who greeted me was genuinely sweet and welcoming. On my way out, their pastry display caught my eye and I went back to grab a Matcha Pistachio Croissant ($7.50). A different person took my order and she seemed a little bothered when I came back to order, which was a bit off-putting. The croissant itself was disappointing -- it didn't taste fresh, and this was only about 30 minutes after opening. For $7.50, I expected a lot more, especially compared to other spots serving matcha pistachio croissants that are both tastier and more affordable. The shop was nice and clean and it has plenty of seating. That said, their matcha is still easily in my top 3 -- that part never disappoints. I'll keep coming back for that, but I'll be skipping the coffee and pastries going forward.

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    4.5(2.8k reviews)
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    I wanted to add an update: WOW. The food was good! But MEGA-WOW: that Lebamex sauce was the…read moreabsolute best sauce that paired well and "elevated" everything! Loke Like... the sauce is so good! Spicy, but not quick. It's like a slow tasty burn and then after awhile you realize it's hot! I found out later that the white sauce helped neutralize the hotness, but yes, that Lebamex sauce is a must try!!! I also preferred the hot cheetos burrito over the other one but that's probably because I tried it first! Both were great! Thanks for the experience! Im not usually in Downey, but hope I can visit again soon! ------- Hey! The service here is impeccable! The workers are so kind to me. I randomly came here on impulse because I was in the area and it was the first one my last that sounded interesting. There were a good amount of people that it looked really good. I saw many people coming in to order and pick up, so they seem a comfort food staple. They're very personable! They gave recommendations for me for what to order. I got the asada hot cheetos and the mix shawarma wrap. The smell of cooking here is delightful! I already know the food is going to be good with how the people dining in and taking out look really happy and excited. Thanks Yelp for the new suggestion! Also, idk if it was just because it's Sunday, but parking was plenty and easy. Good sized parking lot!

    Fatima's grill was awesome…read more Don't be fooled this is a Lebanese / Mexican fusion, extremely unique. They have lots of options, treats and drinks throughout the store. My friends and I ordered the shawarma fries, Cali burrito, and the garlic shrimp fries. All of these were very good but I highly recommend the Cali burrito. Very common dish but Fatima's grill knocks it out of the park somehow. Idk how but he did. The shawarma fries also packs a lot of flavor and highly recommend. The GS fries were good but wish I got a little more shrimp. This place is not the cheapest but definitely get your money's worth in quantity and quality.

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    I absolutely love the wrap here! They offer wraps, salad, build-your-own salad or wrap, soups,…read morecookies, pita chips & hummus, and Uglies potato chips. I've tried the Cardini's Caesar wrap with Caesar dressing, El Paso Wrap (grilled chicken, romaine, kidney beans, tortilla strips, grilled corn, pepper jack, grape tomatoes, and avocado) with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette dressing, Thai It Up! Wrap (simply salad mix, grilled chicken, carrots, crispy wontons, peanuts, purple cabbage, cilantro, and red bell peppers with Thai Peanut dressing, and The 'Cue wrap (romaine, bbq chicken, corn, black beans, cilantro, tortilla strips, red onions, cheddar, crumbled blue cheese with Ranch dressing. I appreciate that for each their signature wraps or salads, they provide dressing recommendations. They also have an app for their loyalty program, which is free to join! You get 10 points for every $1 spent, and if you reach 750 points, you get $2.50 off any entree. Always coming back to get their wraps that make me feel healthy and full!

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    I finally made the drive to Downey to try this chicken spot I have been eyeing for monthsssss!…read moreTheir parking lot is located in the back of the restaurant as street parking appears to be limited. They As we are a primarily chicken household, I brought my family with me to try their chicken plates and creative chicken plates. My first initial thought walking into Chicken Koop is that it has calm party vibe... the reason I say this is because through our whole time in the restaurant, they were playing a lot of my favorite songs. For a second, I thought my phone had connected to their speakers, lol! Pictured below is the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate. The Friend Chicken Sandwich was so juicy and flavorful; the breaded chicken patty had a perfect crunch to it. The 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate was also another delicious and great choice. The chicken was cooked perfectly- again no dry chicken and it was juicy w a crunchy outer skin. The Brussels sprouts can out perfectly as well.

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    I've been coming to The Marketplace Grill Cafe since they first opened, and I can honestly say…read moretheir food is always delicious. My absolute favorite is the Greek chicken salad--I can't even explain how good it is, it's just that delicious every single time. Recently, my sisters surprised me for my birthday by taking me there, and we had such a great time. It made the experience even more special. Their pastries are also amazing--fresh and so tasty. What really stands out to me is the customer service. We had such a kind and friendly server who took the time to talk with us, which made us feel so welcome. That's the kind of service that keeps you coming back. We ended up staying for almost three hours because that's how comfortable and relaxed we felt at The Marketplace. It truly feels like a place where you can enjoy great food and great company.

    I've always liked the food at this place, but today was definitely a big miss. My omelette was…read moreovercooked and the "home style" potatoes were simply boiled, then smashed. Absolutely zero seasoning and no flavor whatsoever in those potatoes. The coffee and the service was great though. My server was very attentive as well as the busboy. It was very busy for a Monday morning and the ambience is not that. Overall a clean place, but the breakfast could have used some seasoning.

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