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La Cocina de Los Reyes, located in La Puente, CA, offers an authentic taste of Chiapan cuisine that isn't easily found in Southern California. Patrons rave about the handmade tortillas, which are described as "pillowy" and "buttery soft," enhancing every dish they accompany. The standout items include the Chicharrón con Salsa and a deliciously complex mole that adds a sweet depth with a kick. Reviewers like Roopa Bala Singh commend the freshness and bold flavors present in each dish, particularly noting the flautas and unique chicken soup.
Family-friendly and welcoming, the restaurant creates an inviting atmosphere, as highlighted by Nelson Castillo's experience with his family. The attentive staff, like the genial Francisco, contribute to the warm vibe that lets diners feel at home. Other popular dishes include hearty breakfast burritos and flavorful menudo, with many noting the delightful freshness of ingredients like frijoles negros and fresh cheeses. La Cocina de Los Reyes not only excels in authenticity and taste, but it also captures the essence of familial love in every aspect of its food. This restaurant, with its focus on Chiapan culinary delights, is truly a hidden gem that deserves community support.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for La Cocina de Los Reyes
Review highlights
Based on 51 reviewsLa Cocina de Los Reyes is widely praised for its authentic and bold regional Mexican cuisine, particularly highlighting dishes from Chiapas. Reviewers consistently commend the restaurant’s handmade tortillas, rich moles, and distinctive traditional offerings such as menudo and pozol de cacao. The food is noted for its complex yet comforting flavors that balance freshness with deep cultural roots. Customers also frequently mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, which enhance the overall dining experience. The establishment is appreciated for its cleanliness and attention to detail, making it a favored spot for both locals and those seeking genuine Chiapas cuisine in Southern California.
Fresh, bold, the tortillas say it all; assured, pillowy, layered and complex while being buttery soft and simple. That mole, with its sweet darkness, a hint of kick. The chips come to your table already sprinkled liberally with love; frijoles negros y cotija, one red and one green salsa - all this off the bat once you concede that yes, you would like some chips. I had the Chiapas #3 on the host’s recommendation and it was delicious - the chorizo and eggs was a bit oversalted, I think they double salted the chorizo and then again in the eggs, so that did show up a bit strong. I got the flautas which were lovely and thin while still being substantial. I got the platanos duros con crema dulce for desert, so good, just the right amount of char for sweet and a little savory. The chicken soup tastes unique, fresh, delicious. The spoon you use will be coated in viscous, golden goodness. A bunch of this food I got to go to share with a friend. We are both happy I came. Final note, I felt comfortable, safe, and welcome as a solo lady diner.
???????? CHIAPAS, MÉXICO (via Eat the World Los Angeles) - Sandwiched between Oaxaca and Guatemala, Chiapas is a lesser-known regional cuisine that has just as much indigenous influence as its neighbors. As the only place in Southern California offering this special food, La Cocina de los Reyes must be making anyone that calls Chiapas home very happy.
Menudo was delicious. Plenty of pata, nervio, and meat. Corn tortillas were handmade and large.
Not too often, i get the enjoyment to give a full 5 stars on everything. I came here with my kids and wife after an unfortunate visit at the local hospital. It was empty, and when i first walked in, it was fresh compared to the blistered heat from outside. It was very clean, and my first walk into the door, and im greated by fransisco a super friendly and nice host. Instantly, my family and I felt comfortable. He explained the food origin to us, which was interesting, and even though there were a few people walking into the door, he maintained an even flow of attentiveness and good demeanor. The food was presented very well, and you can see there is great pride in making this food. We ordered taquitos, bean with cheese taco. We ended up ordering another cause it was so good, and the tortillas on the highest plus side are made by hand in-house. They were so soft, this is definitely a hidden gem of los angeles. This is a family business, and places like this definitely deserve community support. I highly recommend it here you wont go wrong.
Pozol de Cacao was Amazing drink, Plátanos con crema delicious, hand made tortillas every bite delicious, real authentic flavor Plate, Tamal de chipilin, chorizo with black beans all bomb. Hungry thinking about how good it was, i recommend this place 100%
Very nice place. A bit small but food and service make up for it. We had the menudo and it was really good. Meat was not over cooked and not to firm. Tortillas hechas a mano nice and hot, and they were actually good. Definitely recommend this place. Gracias
Decided for an early morning take out breakfast burritos. Excellent breakfast burritos to say the least! I got it with the sausage. Great service too! Definitely recommend.
tried the chilaquiles verdes with carne asada, I love that they put epazote and i asked for them to be spicyyy, i was not disappointed. My mom had a tamale and platanos that were both very yummy especially the platanos. Great service I will definitely be going back
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Opening hours
- Monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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