"Man, this menudo got hands. That broth hit like your grandma prayed over the whole pot for 8 hours straight. The flavor was deep, and smooth. The hominy was on point, and the tripe was tender, not rubbery like some spots be serving. This ain't that watered-down weekend special either; this bowl got soul. If you came in hungover, heartbroken, or just hungry as hell, this menudo gon' bring you back to life. Straight fuego." Menudo is traditionally made with beef tripe, hominy, and a rich chile-based broth, and it's famous as a comfort food and hangover cure in Mexican culture. the service is hands down the best. always attentive, drinks filled plus the aqua Fresca are , especially the chilli-Pina! the room is well lit and smells like Abuela's house on a saturday morning. i really recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic mexican food. read more

Food: was great! Served promptly and hot. Service: was great! very attentive. Ambiance: Abuelita Chiapan kitchen Loved the menudo The homemade corn tortillas made everything better. read more

We were craving menudo and something close to home, so we finally stopped at a little spot we've driven past a hundred times: La Cocina de los Reyes. This family-owned gem in La Puente has great Yelp reviews, and now we know why. From tamales made with chipilín leaves (a traditional ingredient from Chiapas passed down from our indigenous ancestors) to barbacoa chiapaneca slow-cooked with plantain and avocado leaves, the menu is packed with authentic regional flavors. We started with the menudo, served in a light, flavorful broth with bolillos and the softest handmade corn tortillas. We also tried the chipilín chicken tamal wrapped in banana leaves and a taco mixto loaded with carnitas, buche, and cuernitos. Every bite felt like home. Five stars from us. The owners were incredibly friendly and made us feel so welcome while we asked about the dishes. We'll definitely be back to explore more flavors from Chiapas. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Menudo Rojo - light and flavorful broth. - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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What a rip off! First, if you look at their dinner menu, there are no prices, that should be a tip off. As part of my order, I wanted a bean and cheese burrito, when the server, who was more than a little rude, told me you couldn't get it that way, that you had to order it as part of a complete dinner; which meant you get additional beans with your bean burrito, really? So, for $15, I get a really mediocre burrito, with a spoon size order of rice and, of course, more beans. Trust me, I would have gotten a better product, and less attitude, at Alibertos. So, unless you like throwing your hard earned money away, I would avoid this place. read more

First time here and let me say it was the best decision. I havent had Mexican food that reminds me of home in a very long time . Small and quaint and clean , music playing, the service is awesome and they're busy but after experiencing it I can see why . read more

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This place is such a whole in the wall but the food is so delicious. The fresh tortillas and the beans were not over salted. The potato taco was really crunchy and overall I would come back to try everything else on the menu. Support your small businesses! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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The menudo was not good at all. Very bland, and stinky smell we came here based on reviews but it wasn't the greatest. The green chilaquiles and melon water were good, but the menudo was not it. read more

I was a little skeptical of the 4.8-star Yelp rating, but I thought we'd give it a try for lunch. Well, my mind was changed...they deserve that rating and more! Super friendly staff and incredibly "Chiapas style" Mexican cuisine. Parking can be limited in this small, but busy shopping center. Our server brought to the table complimentary chips topped with their refried black beans which we devoured. I love beans, but black beans are probably my least favorite. Their black beans were the best I've ever had and could have eaten them all by themselves! For our meals, we tried the Bistec Ranchero ($16.99), Cochinita Pibil ($16.99), and the Picadillas Chiapanecas Rojo ($13.99) with carnitas. The beef and pork were super tender and very flavorful. All dishes came with refried black beans and rice. Their handmade corn tortillas are quite bigger than the average tortilla, making them really filling but, so good. We took an order of Empanadas ($13.99) to go, trying the pollo, res, and frijol (chicken, beef, and bean) selections. It came with cabbage, tomatoes, and salsas, however they were made with their corn tortillas, instead of a more traditional dough style. Finally, we finished off our meal with an order of Platano Frito Lechera ($6.99) which really tied it all together. It's not a fancy place, but it's clean and the food was incredible. I will most definitely be back to try a lot more of their extensive menu. I highly recommend you check them out if you're in the area. read more

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Good local Mexican food. Very friendly service, typical. I don't have much more to say. I need more characters to post this review. There it is. Overall 8/10 read more

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Food was great!! Hard to find good WHITE menudo. Been here a few times and finally decided review it. All 3 times have been very impressive. My go to is the white menudo of course. I try to order something extra to taste every time I go. Asada nachos, excellent. Mole tamal, amazing Black beans and chips, authentic. The owner has been out server every time. He's friendly and remembers we start with their delicious cafe de olla while looking over the menu. I highly recommend this place if your looking for authentic homemade tasting food. Every dish has a fresh of the stove taste to it, all have been made to order. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - 3 menudos and a mole tamal - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

Chiapas food looks and tastes mostly like Central American food and this is the main reason why me and my family stopped by one day to try them. It really does. But the menu variety and flavor profile tho similar, has its authentic taste. We loved every dish ordered. The owner and his wife run the place and they make an exceptional job in serving every patron with care and a smile. The place might look small but it has a very cozy feeling. Its the only authentic Chiapas style restaurant. A hidden gem if u ask me read more

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Absolutely delicious food! I've tried quite a few dishes here now and each one does not disappoint. They have an amazing mole chicken and an equally amazing enmoleadas. Their burritos are huge and can definitely be for two meals. Their carne asada is so much better than other places, including better than king taco. Just got their birria burrito today，wet burrito and its omg amaze. They also have delicious tamales,nachos, tacos. Its all amaze. La puente is super lucky to have such an authentic and delicious restaurant. Not a HUGE location, but can definitely accommodate a family up to 6 or 8. Friendly service. Pure small business/family owned vibe, all around. read more

Found this hole in the wall by my work bc I saw that they sold taco dorados. Then I came back and brought my coworker for lunch to try other foods. Loved how they give you black bean dip with the complimentary chips. Tacos dorados- 6 crunchy taquitos with cabbage topped with cheese and the house sauce was sooo good! Bistek Ranchero- meat was thin, tender and flavorful. It came with fresh homemade tortillas. Was perfect with the black beans, rice and guacamole. Quesadilla Chiapaneca- coworker ordered this and she said it tasted amazing with the homemade tortilla. Place has plenty of seating! And servers were very nice and accommodating. read more

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A hidden gem! Everything we ordered was delicious, and authentically made. From the first plate of chips & black beans to the main dish. Every bite was perfect, nothing overly done, just simple & clean ingredients. Amazing & savory! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Barbacoa De Res - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

A hidden gem. The menudo was the best around The homemade tortillas were sooooo goood The menu looked so good I will definitely come back and so would you read more

I was in the area and looking for breakfast. I came across this restaurant and knew I had to check it out. If you're into authentic Oaxacan cuisine, you'll love this small business. Our server was so kind and informative and the restaurant itself is clean and comfortable. Our server brought to the table complimentary chips topped with their refried black bean's which I devoured! For my meal, I ordered the Cochinita Pibil. The pork was super tender and braised in red sauce. It came with refried black beans and rice which I loved. You must order their handmade corn tortillas, they are quite bigger than the average tortilla but, I loved them. My mother ordered the Machaca plate which she absolutely loved. Their Cafe De Olla was also delicious and their Agua de Jamaica was perfect! I would definitely recommend checking this restaurant out if you're in the area. read more

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A+ great service - delicious food. Highly recommended! We ordered the red mole, taquitos and the meat quesadilla. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Mole rojo everything we ordered was delicious! Great service too! - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

Nice and clean lunch spot. Owner/ waiter was very friendly and quick on the service. He explained the good choices and how they are different from other Mexican foods because they are made in the Chiapas style. I had the chicken mole and my sister had the asada quesadillas. Both were excellent. I brought home some tamales that my wife really enjoyed. We will be back. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Chicken mole Chiapas #15- Mole Rojo - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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My dad and I both had a caldo de rez. DEEEEELICIOUS AND HEARTY AND THE BEEF WAS TENDER. Very pleasant customer service. Will definitely return to try other dishes. Very clean and pleasant ambience. read more

This place is simple but food is delicious and not too salty, everything we ate is very delicious, different taste . Service wise, they are very accommodating. Well it's small business but convenient. A love everything we ate. You should try it read more

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Took a chance because of the rating and it did not disappoint. Good service and good food! Would come back when in the area again! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Tacos Dorado - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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We were in the mood for authentic and delicious Mexican food and we came across this place on Yelp. This is a humble and cozy restaurant which focuses on dishes from Chiapas, Mexico. We ordered the enmoladas de pollo and tacos dorados de pollo along with an agua de jamaica and tepache. Everything was absolutely delicious!! The dishes were flavorful and the service was attentive and so friendly! We will definitely be back again when we're in the area. Please come support this small business and come hungry! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Enmoladas de pollo. So good! - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

The food is delicious! The salsas tasted fresh, the tamales were moist and flavorful, the café de olla was the perfect balance of sweetness. The pricing is very affordable and they accept Apple Pay. The service was excellent, despite being busy they quickly took care of us and made us feel welcomed. A La Puente gem. Glad to have this authentic Chiapas restaurant. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Chiapas #1 (in the front) , tamale de mole , cafe de olla Huevos con jamón (in the back) - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

The food was delicious!! The service was a 5/5, they take care of you and check in constantly. I will definitely be back. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Garnacha plate with a Topo chico - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

After a day at the park with the kids we needed something tasty. I had seen this place pop up on my feed and I wanted to give it a try. The service was great even thought we were just ordering take out. My dad and I asked for recommendations and the person helping us was very patient and gave us a lot of suggestions. The place is small but cozy. They even recommended a drink called Tascalate and Pozol and gave us a sample of each. Bothe very flavorful, ask for a sample before you buy to see which you like best. Cochinita pibil was good it just came a bit saltier than I expected. Came with onions and big corn tortillas. Wish I would've had a bit more rice (that's a first for me) just to try and minimize the salty flavor. My son loved the tacos dorados, even with no salsa. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Tacos dorados - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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Came back to this place not too long after my last visit. I really wanted to come back for the Cochinita pibil (their Friday special). Oh, and their (chipilin) tamales are becoming one of my favorite bites anywhere. Because it is wrapped in a banana leaf that adds a unique subtle flavor to it. Maybe it's the Viet in me. It reminds me of a Vietnamese dish called banh nam. Consistent service. When I walked in, the gentleman greeted me like I was a friend that he hasn't seen in a while. And as I stated before, this is as mom-and-pop as it gets in terms of vibe/ ambiance. I really love this place. read more

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I've eaten burritos from literally over 1,000 small Mexican restaurants all over LA county. At one point, I would eat about one new place per day and I did that for multiple years. That was one of the freshest breakfast burritos I've ever had. The black beans and cheese are so good. The salsa, tortilla, and guacamole are pretty good too. The bacon was perfectly crispy but not too hard with some softness leftover. It also had crispy hashbrowns which is a nice touch. I'm definitely coming back and trying the regular burritos. Next up are cochinita pibil and pollo for me The owner was also very friendly and checked on me a few times. I will be back for sure. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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This is a regular for us, on the weekend... when we want some good Menudo! They also serve Menudo all week which is pretty cool, because usually you only find Menudo on the weekends at most Mexican restaurants. For starters-They will bring your table a small appetizer of chips and black beans with cheese, typical from that part of Mexico. ( Chiapas Mexico) Their Menudo is at the top of my list right now... I order the White ( Blanco ) con Pata y maíz ( Hominy ). The meat is very tender, very well cooked and it's how Menudo should be.....no weird-hard meat or odor. I believe they also make hand made corn tortillas, which is always appreciated. It's not a very big place, smaller groups are better, 4 to 5 people. read more

Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and made with so much love and flavors. Not only were we seated and greeted immediately, but it wasn't long after until our food came. Quick and delicious happiness. And the soup, with the cold weather coming in, is absolutely perfect. If I was sick or hungover, I absolutely knew I would need this in my life. The tamal was so good, wrapped in a banana leaf, and perfect for two people to share or one hungry person! The tacos Dorados, he gave us a mixed option, so we got chicken and beef and that red sauce they sit in is to die for by itself. Absolutely love small businesses, and this one grabbed my heart immediately upon arrival. I will absolutely be back for EVERYTHING on their menu and more. Thanks for introducing me to Chiapas and their cuisine!!! read more

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Comida mexicana a lo máximo! Food was amazing. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and wanted some authentic Mexican food. I searched for cochinita pibil and found this gem. We ordered to go and went with the mole dish (so good), garnachas, and two tamales. We also tried the tascalate drink that reminded me of tejate but was it's own kind of wonderful. Initially ordered the cochinita but they ran out. We will definitely come back to try the cochinita pibil!! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Mole! - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

OMG! That was literally the best Carnitas taco (or any kind of taco r )I I've ever had, snd I'm s picky eater. My husband said the same thing about his taquitos.!! read more

What a treat!! The taco mixta was very yummy!! Not greasy and perfect flavor. The green salsa was great. Taquitos were good but if I had a choice... mixta all the way. The beans were great.. they serve chips topped with beans to start your meal... very good. Hubby liked the cochinita de pibil... rice was good too. Get the mixta ... it was amazing!! Service is on point... he's friendly and attentive!! Will definitely be back. read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Taquitos... cochinita pibil... and fabulous mixta taco!! Get the green salsa... yummy!!! - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

I highly recommend this place . The food was boom I love the enmoladas love that it tasted sweet/spicy. Also great customer service read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Emoladas - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

Muy buena comida aquí en la cosina de los Reyes todo es fresco y lo hacen al momento tortillas hechas a mano frescas y sabrosas. Un pequeño viaje a cuando estaba en México de nińo read more

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Cocina de los Reyes serves some of the best authentic Chiapaneca food I've ever tasted. The owner, Francisco, is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home in this family-owned gem. Trust me when I say this place puts other food to shame. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot--you won't be disappointed. Hands down my #1 spot! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Chiapas #14- Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

what a gem it was to come across la cocina de los reyes! The service was excellent and attentive. & if you want to feel as if you're welcomed into someones home to enjoy a delicious meal ...this place is for you. ¡Qué joya fue encontrar La Cocina de Los Reyes! El servicio fue excelente y atento. Y si quieres sentirte como si te hubieran dado la bienvenida a la casa de alguien, para disfrutar de una comida deliciosa... este lugar es para ti. Recommendations: agua de Jamaica , papa tacos dorados, quesadilla (handmade tortillas ) Tips: cash tips only be prepared to support your local business read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - Quesadilla de Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

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I've been to this spot a couple of times! The cafe de olla is delicious! Not too sweet! Ordered scrambled eggs with a green salsa tamale chicken inside plus an order of rice. The food was exceptional & the tamale was soft & savory not dry at all. Heck, I bought 6 more chicken tamales with green salsa to go. The tortillas de Maiz are the size of a flour tortilla plus they are homemade. Will definitely come back for more. This is Southern Mexican cuisine from Chiapas at its finest. Prices are beyond reasonable. read more

So good, I finished the plate and licked it clean! Didn't stand a chance! This place hits as an after church lunch! read more

La Cocina De Los Reyes - #Chiapas #14- Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - La Puente, California

Food was amazing!!! Mole is mildly spicy and they make home made tortillas. Service was perfect, Francisco was very kind. Good ambiance with good music (not blasting) ¡La comida fue increíble! El mole es ligeramente picante y hacen tortillas caseras. El servicio fue perfecto, Francisco era muy amable. Buen ambiente con buena música (no a todo volumen). read more

My husband and I wanted to try something different for breakfast, and we felt like Mexican food. I looked on yelp under "Mexican breakfast" and saw this restaurant. I was surprised that it had 5 stars, so we decided to check it out. Sure glad we did! It's a hidden gem. We've driven past it so many times and never noticed it. Everything we ordered was delicious. The corn tortillas were homemade, huge, and fantastic! The mild salsa was yummy! We will definitely go back to try other items on the menu. The service was excellent! It was an authentic Mexican breakfast, and we really enjoyed it! read more

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