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Welcome to Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen

Discover the enchanting flavors of Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen, located in Bell Gardens, CA. Known for their divine moles, this cozy restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a variety of authentic Mexican dishes. Customers rave about the exceptional service and bold, flavorful options like the torrejas (Mexican French toast) and Enchiladas Verdes. With options for vegans, groups, and kids, Rocio’s provides a welcoming atmosphere for all. Step into this hidden gem and indulge in the rich, genuine flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

LOCATIONS
  • Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen
    7891 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States
    7891 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, United States Hotline: +1 562-659-7800

Welcome to Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen, a hidden gem in Bell Gardens, CA that boasts a unique combination of steakhouses, Mexican cuisine, and delightful salad options. This restaurant offers a variety of utilities, including delivery, takeout, reservations, vegan options, and more, making it a convenient choice for any dining experience.

Located at 7891 Garfield Ave, Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen is known for its mouthwatering moles, with customers raving about the rich flavors and unique ingredients. From the Mole Oaxaqueno to the spicy BBQ ribs, each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience.

With a friendly and attentive staff, cozy ambiance, and a menu that caters to vegetarians and pescatarians, Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen stands out as a must-visit destination for Mexican food lovers. Whether you're craving traditional enchiladas or adventurous dishes like cochinita pibil, this restaurant has something to offer for everyone.

Experience the bold and authentic flavors of Oaxacan-style Mexican cuisine at Rocio’s Mexican Kitchen, where every dish tells a story and leaves a lasting impression. Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in the unforgettable moles and explore the diverse menu options that this restaurant has to offer. Bon appétit!

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Gerardo C.
Gerardo C.

Definitely coming back to try more. I went for breakfast and wasn't really craving mole for breakfast but I got their torrejas (Mexican French toast) and I must say that those were some of the best if not the best French toast I've had. I can only imagine their moles will be back soon.

Michael B.
Michael B.

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.

Hanson R.
Hanson R.

Food was authentic, service was grand, and ambiance was a nice little corner spot serving real Mexican cuisine. Well done, La Diosa de Los Molés!

Zewdie W.
Zewdie W.

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!

Edward S.
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.

Edith A.
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

Nahabi M.
Nahabi M.

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.

Quinn N.
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.
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.

Brian V.
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.