Food was amazing including the camarones cucarachos y chicharrón de pescado. Laura our server was…read morevery friendly and attentive. Driving from the San Fernando valley was worth it!

Omg this was my families and my first time at Mariscos Choix and it was soo good! I recommend the…read moretostada Mitotera! 10/10, our server was Hugo, he was great! Really attentive and great attitude.

I'm honestly not sure why this place has so many negative reviews. It's one of the few local…read morerestaurants where you'll still find Olga making fresh, handmade tortillas right in-house, and that alone sets it apart. They don't cheap out on drinks or food, and the quality is consistently great. Portions are generous, and you get far more sides and extras here than at most Mexican restaurants in the area. The staff of ladies who work here are phenomenal--warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. There is only one older gentleman I've seen be rude to customers, but aside from that single exception, the service is excellent across the board. I judge Mexican restaurants heavily based on how they make a Cadillac margarita, and this place absolutely delivers. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is perfectly cooked, plentiful, and clearly made with care. For me, this restaurant is a solid five out of five. It's one of those spots that deserves far more credit than it gets. If you're looking for quality, authenticity, and great value, it's worth a visit.

I ordered the chicken salad. The staff offered me a choice of ranch, Italian, or thousand island…read morefor dressing. I chose Italian, however she said they were out of it when she brought me my salad. I like that the salad came with avocado but the chicken was dry. The mariachi playing right in front of my table created a very lively ambiance. The restroom door distinguishes the gender. An Aztec woman was carved on the woman's room.

If you're looking for an authentic hidden gem, this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is…read moreabsolutely 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.

8/5/26 Read the reviews and it looked promising. This is a hole-in-a-wall mom n pop type of eatery…read morein 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.

What a pleasant surprise. Meaning sometimes you read a lot of five star reviews and you leave…read moredisappointed. Had the Divorciad burrito for lunch and it was delicious. (See attached picture). This restaurant is in such an obscure location, I can't believe I was going to a Burrito Track across the street for so many years not knowing this place existed. Friendly staff and prompt service. The unfortunate negative is it's location and I'm referring to parking. There must be 8 business crammed into this lot. With a bar to the right and a laudermat on its left finding a parking spot is like winning the lotto. Now layer in one driveway and you have to make a 3 point turn just to navigate to leave. The short answer is I will absolutely go back to this place as long as there is a parking space to be had.

Finally tried their shrimp patties smothered in red chili sauce. Served with rice and beans with…read morehomemade corn tortillas. This entree is amazingly so good just like homemade. The shrimp patties are cooked with cactus and unions and fresh red chili sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Very flavorful. I give it a thumbs up.

Food was really good. The drinks were really good and the environment was great and it's highly…read morerecommended it.

Delicious and LOUD! Party vibes and lots of space…read more Busy even during the week with people waiting to get in as soon as they open.

Ask for Danna , she was very attentive to our group!…read more Will come back to this great service.

We wanted to try a new chicken place, chicken coop showed up in Downey. We were pleasantly…read moresurprised at how much we enjoyed the food. We ordered popcorn, chicken with sweet and spicy sauce. Chicken Tinga empanadas. The Canadian chicken and Micheladas. Everything was tasty. The Michelada mix was tasty also, visually appealing Service checked on us constantly to make sure we had everything we needed. They had TVs that we were able to watch the soccer game. Overall, it was a great experience and we will return. Tasty food, relaxing area. I could see it being a great hang out with the bar area We went for lunch they had lunch specials, next time I want to try the chicken tostada salad. It looked yummy.

Liza was so sweet & helpful food was amazing as well as her koolaid pickles & pineapples great…read morecustomer service all 10s across the board & shes gorgeous

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read moreAmbiance 10/10 I drove all the way from Glendale to check this place out to see if it was a hype or actually worth the hype and let me tell you WORTH THE DRIVE WORTH THE MONEY definitely coming back to try some more items on the menu. Make sure you come with a few people so everyone can get something different and you can share because the portions are huge. My chicken shawarma plate was like an explosion because every bite you just taste savory chicken with the most fire rice and you get 2 pita breads so you can make yourself nice little bites with salad and hummus and the sauces it comes with are just mouthwatering. The hot Cheeto burrito with the nacho cheese omgoshhhh there is no way you're going to take a bite and have something not to like about it. The overall service and my dine in experience was immaculate, we were greeted by the owner Ali who was running around getting everything done and at the same time the smile never faded away from his face he makes you feel so welcome that you actually want to sit and dine in because it's such a cozy vibe. If you have room left after all this deliciousness make sure you grab some of the best Fresca I've had, next time for sure trying some dessert. 1000/10 experience. Thank you! See you very soon. WORTH ITTTT!!!

I am confused with these reviews. Like I always say, a bad experience is a bad experience and…read morevalid, but overall this place is solid. I have been eating at La Barca since before they expanded to Downey and Bell Gardens location. The south gate little og location, the one on Montebello, all yummy. Legit never had a bad experience, always consistent. Molcajete is my go to. And tbh you get more for your buck than other place like Los Compadres. Goat Birria plate is a must, and safe for the non-mexican pallet meaning not intense or gamey. The carne asada plate and Tampiqueña(skirt steak) is also a solid choice. Like I said always consistent during my visits. This newer location in downey is very nice. I usually bring my family from out of town for dinner. Very clean, aesthetic, and service usually always friendly.

We have been coming to this restaurant since it opened and it has never disappointed. We've come in…read morelarge groups, as a family and for date night and each and every time, the service has been impeccable. The ambiance reminds me of Mexico and I love how I feel when I'm here. What I love is that even though the waitresses and I know speak English; we communicate in Spanish and it just feels so authentic. Now, the food. I love birria and love it here. It's flavorful, tender and just amazing. We've also had the chilaquiles, fajitas, and ceviche. Every thing is delicious! Even my picky 5 year old devoured his plate last night. The drinks are also so yummy and refreshing! I had a strawberry margarita and it was perfect. My son had the horchata and it was authentic! We love you La Barca.