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    Rainy's Authentic Soul Food

    4.6 (26 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Back of the truck, parked in front of taco bell on Huntington drive in Monrovia
    Nichole B.

    When driving down the boulevard I saw the truck, newly located there. It said Authentic Soul food! I immediately yelp the truck and saw the ratings and reviews and of course had to go check it out and review it! Pros first* The butter pecan cake was nice moist and frosting good! Oxtails are tasty and the price was $26ish (fair) but they are smaller than the usual size. The Mac and cheese is good. The rice is average, my friend got rice and gravy but doesn't eat beef and it was beef gravy, she didn't prefer green beans either. Sweet potatoes weren't saucy like I prefer but they were cool. The fried chicken, fish and shrimp were hot and good. It came with a roll and a piece of cornbread with a meal. Cons*The green beans I don't recommend and was disappointed, they were out of greens and peach cobbler.

    An AMAZING pan of Mac and Cheese for Thanksgiving dinner. It's so good that I could serve only this and everyone would be happy.
    Caren C.

    After having Rainy's Mac and cheese from their food truck this summer, I knew I wanted it for Thanksgiving. I ordered about a week in advance and pick up went smoothly (I picked up the day before Thanksgiving). It was fresh out of the oven and still hot, so I enjoyed a taste and it was even better than I remembered! With this on my Thanksgiving table, I could probably not even cook a turkey and still have happy guests. As if good food wasn't enough, Rainy might be the nicest human being on the planet. Her secret ingredient must be love.

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    Vee W.

    Truck was in San Bernardino, decided to give this truck a try discovered them on Yelp. I saw alot of rave about the meatloaf they make on their Instagram, unfortunately I got a day they didn't serve it. Instead I got ribs, chicken and party wings (honey garlic flavor) tried all the sides I could. Honestly don't have a complaint. Everything was fresh! Next time I definitely am going to try the oxtails, fish and I'm determined to try this meatloaf!

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    Rodney T.

    Simply Excellent food and service! Fresh and tasty! I highly recommend these folks. If you see this truck, do yourself a favor and get a meal. You can thank me later.

    Oxtails and rice, greens, Mac and cheese
    Kristin S.

    Just tried oxtails for the first time and loved them!! My husband ate all of his ribs before I could try but they looked awesome. We both loved the Mac and cheese. I can wait to come back. I want to preorder a seafood boil because the pictures look so good! So happy Rainy stops by downtown Monrovia on Thursdays.

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    Thank you so much for considering us. So glad you enjoyed

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    5 years ago

    Truck was in Pomona! I'm glad I stopped. We had shrimp po boys and onion rings with a side of Mac n cheese.

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    6 years ago

    Oxtails, rice/gravy,Mac& cheese and Green beans was bomb. Desert lemon and chocolate cake was fire.

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    6 years ago

    Good food , well cooked and seasoned. Professional and on time would definitely go again

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    Thank you so much. Much appreciated.

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    6 years ago

    The customer service was excellent! Great portions of food and the best peach cobbler! It was so light and not too sweet.

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    6 years ago

    Food is amazing Rainy cooks the food with love and you feel like your home with every bite, would definitely recommend!

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    Thank you so much. I appreciate you. So glad you Enjoyed.

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    We are so sorry for your experience. We appreciate all your support

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    Ask the Community - Rainy's Authentic Soul Food

    Are you preparing Thanksgiving meals? I need a meal for eight completely cooked. My kitchen is undergoing renovations. Only will have access to a microwave.

    Hi Yes I am preparing Thanksgiving meals feel free to send me an email at Rainysauthentic@gmail.com

    Good morning? Are you still located in Ontario and if so what are the hours and where are you located exactly or do you deliver. Thank you in advance for your response.

    Good morning We deliver only for catering drop offs no specific location. Feel free to call if you need a catering request for 25 or more guests

    Where can we usually find your food truck on Wednesdays and Fridays and what time? Thank you!

    Still no answer after a month, these people can't even learn to do social media, if they fail in future it they go gosh what happened

    Where is this business located and are you only open for 'pre 'order?

    Hello. Im currently located in Ontario California. I deliver or take orders for a pickup location. Im open Tuesday through Saturday. Pre orders are for catering. I do prepare meals daily for all meals on website

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    Very clean and spacious inside
    Very clean and spacious inside
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    4 Piece All Dark Meat Meal--Mac and Potato Wedges
    This is the inside of the place small but clean.

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