Ray's Tepeyac

It took a long time for someone to take my order, more than 20 mins. I had to literally pass by my waitress (sitting in someone's booth shooting the breeze) just to let the front know how long I've been waiting. Still it took another 10 minutes for service!! The food was just ok!! I won't be back here, nor will I recommend this restaurant. Most all the employees were stoic and seemed like they did not like their job. A lot of locals rave about this place but that was not my experience. Try it for yourselves

Once in a while I’ll pick a new restaurant to try out and I’m glad I chose this one. The food is excellent, authentic, and tasty. Service is great, the staff is nice and the atmosphere is cozy. Good ambiance if you want to bring someone special here. My mom loved it too. We’ll be back A+++

Rays Tepeyac was authentic and delicious. The albondigas soup was incredibly fresh and flavorful, with tender meatballs and rich broth. The taquito plate with rice and beans was equally satisfying – everything tasted homemade and full of authentic Mexican flavors. I highly recommend this spot for anyone craving real comfort food done right.

It is always amazing when your meal starts with amazing chips and salsa and an ice cold beer. The enchiladas were amazing. Both the host and the server were so kind and very attentive. I can’t wait to visit again.

Large Portions.. Combination plate was good, ordered beef taco, cheese enchiladas and Chile Relleno.. they use Anaheim chile for the relleno, which is what I personally prefer.

Have lived in the SGV for well over 5 years and had never been in this place ~ 'til Late Feb '24. Greeted by friendly staff upon entering and was surprised by nearly 4% to be charged on all credit card payments, yet chose to stay and pay via 💸 💵 💰 cash. It was Taco 🌮 Tuesday 🌮 so ordered the three 'street' tacos for six bucks. We also decided on the Chile Verde Pork 🌯 Burrito 🌯 'Wet' and a Carne Asada 🌯 Burrito 🌯 (also '2et'). WOW, were these ever BIG and fairly tasty to boot ! Only issue I had was simply wished there was more 🍖 Meat 🥩 and less 🍚 Rice 🍚 in mine. Nonetheless, it was all very good for the price. Our server came back from time to time checking on our experience which was quite satisfying. Will likely be back soon ! 😋

This place is consistent. Great food great service with friendly staff. Came in for breakfast. Ordered the chorizo a la Mexicana and the ham and cheese omelette. They gave chips and salsa. Chips were fresh and crunchy and the salsa had a little spice to it. Portions are generous so be sure to bring an appetite.

Rays is a family favorite! good is always great, they make you feel like family. The staff is on it and are not stingy with chips and salsa and it is good! Beans and rice excellent and all the items I've ordered have been tasty and portion size is big. We love Rays Tepeyac!

The food is the best thing I've everr had in my fucking life. The service is absolutely fucking amazing And the setting or ambiance is genuinely so great. Love the tables here, doesn't feel invasive at all . Perfect 10/10 restaurant I have developed a genuine addiction/craving for their fish enchilada . Please help.

I had dinner today with my daughter we both ended up sick. We both ended up With food poisoning! Food overpriced! Salsa was tomatoey down. Chips no refilled. Tacos meat was dry and old . On top of that a surge charge of 3% for using a debit-credit card.. that's ridiculous and unacceptable! Nor did I see no signage posted on menu nor in front of cashier area . This charge is not legal due because it is not posted. In writing about it! Surge charge will conflict me tipping which isn't fair to the servers! Filed a complaint to the BBB. We won't be going back anymore. We been going there for over 20 years but this the last we go there!

Went in with my sunny son sunshine, we had breakfast I had the Chile Relleno plate and he had Huevos rancheros. It was so delicious. Our waiter David was amazing. He was getting into it with another waitress just a tad over a broken coffee maker but all in all it was funny to hear the bickering. He told homegirl she was still sleeping lol anyways loved it. The music was playing . The vibe is mobster feel. Old timers comfort. I love this place. We will be back again.

The service at Ray's was amazing! The staff were very attentive and sweet. I used to go to this restaurant all the time when I was younger with my mom and dad and it brought up so many memories for me. I got the Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo which was a very garlicky and buttery. The portion sizes are large and my boyfriend and I both had a lot of leftovers to take home. Only thing to note is that they do charge a fee for credit card I believe.

David is our regular server and always treats us like family. I ordered a cold Modelo and a Carnitas soft taco plate with rice and beans. We had food on our table in less than 5 minutes! Rice and beans are always authentic and fresh. Carnitas tacos were huge, loaded with meat. My favorite local spot for Mexican food!

Ray's Tepeyac sells thick, heavy portions with speedy service. The food's flavors are distinct and prominent, but it also tastes "mushy" like something left underneath a food lamp for too long. Currently, Ray's Tepeyac successfully captures the taste of well-cooked buffet food. (Quick Note: 3.99% Service Charge Applied to All Card Sales. Bring Cash.) I arrived on a weekday (around 1:50PM). The location had a large amount of elderly customers. I was immediately seated. Each table received complimentary chips and salsa. The chips were lukewarm, but its flavorful salsa was cold. In addition, the tap water tastes very off-putting; its water tastes like old melted ice. I ordered the Shredded Beef Burrito (Lunch Special - $10.95) and the Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo ($18.95). Service is fast! Both huge dishes arrived piping hot in six minutes and 47 seconds. The Shredded Beef Burrito is extremely big. The burrito is doused with tangy sauce and melted cheese with a dollop of sour cream. The burrito is stuffed with boiled, mushy beef. Thankfully, its sauce adds needed flavor to the bland burrito. The Pescado Al Mojo De Ajo had a lovely, addictive garlic and buttery flavor. Unfortunately, its strong taste is used to mask the thin, small, soft, mushy fish. Its rice successfully rekindled memories of Mexican rice, but it's very mushy. The beans are satisfying, but it's finely mashed and wet. Thankfully, its flavor is strengthened with its generous melted cheese. If I had two words to describe this dish, it would be "soft" and "hot." Service is adequate. In the beginning, I was helped quickly. However, once I received my food, I rarely saw my server. I had to eventually "wave down" a staff member to get my check. Staff moves like a fast food restaurant. After receiving the check, customers pay at the front counter. Regarding ambiance, Ray's Tepeyac is a charming location. I enjoyed the wall's artwork. The location is also clean and well-ventilated. High-energy Mexican music echoes throughout this location. The furniture looks dated like an old diner, but it's functional and well-maintained. Overall, Ray's Tepeyac serves huge portions. And it's a decent option for a budget meal. If deciding to visit Ray's Tepeyac, enter with low expectations. 3.8 out of 5

I come here for the chile Colorado and today it just wasn't up to par. The meat was a bit tough and dry somehow and tasted like it had been defrosted and was a bit bland, but the sauce was very salty. Even the rice was a bit dry and flavorless. This is my fav local place to get this dish, so I'm hoping it was just an off night. The margarita was yummy but not very strong. Def a good spot to go to if you like a variety of dishes.

Good food. Ordered the cocido and friends got lunch tacos. Everything was fresh, rice and bean were good. Cocido was full of flavor, big portions of meat and lots of veggies.

My husband and I ate here after work as a mid-week treat. The restaurant looks small from the outside but once we were seated, we noticed it was quite spacious and there was lots of seating. The service was great and the food was pretty good. They serve chips and salsa complimentary. We ordered flautas, taquitos, and a cheese enchilada with rice and beans. My favorite was the taquitos. The cheese enchilada was good but a little too heavy for me especially with the rice and beans.

Great food and the potion sizes are insane!! The food here is so rich in taste and simply delicious! The tortillas (both flour and corn) are warm and perfect, don't know if they make them there or not but they are spot on. My group had the steak and eggs, the chorizo Mexican style, Manchaca with eggs and I had mole with chicken. Each dish could have feed 2-3 people alone. Come hungry and ready to take some delicious food home for 2 or 3 more meals lol.

First time here the food was good large portions. I had the enchiladas marinas. Will definitely be back.

Good and affordable food. Generous portions too. Their chilaquiles topped with carnitas and green sauce are amazing!

The food was okay. The service was great and relax ambience, most of the customers were loyal customers. The sauce for all there dishes were more on the tomato side which is not what I'm looking for.

I'm about 88 percent sure that Ray's Tepeyac is in no way related to the El Tepeyac mini-empire that began on Evergreen Avenue in Boyle Heights. Still, on the off chance that the food and service were as good, I brought my parents here. I didn't realize quite how far from Whittier it is. The food is excellent. It's exactly what I have come to expect from sit-down Mexican restaurants in Southern California--and which, for some reason, is so difficult for places in other regions to imitate. The value is also good. You get a lot of food for your buck. The service is excellent. My dad loves chatting it up with servers, busser, hosts, whomever in a restaurant he can get a laugh out of. He couldn't get enough of our server here. They were making fun of each other in a very playful way almost right away, and good humor meant that he was quick to refill our water and chips, and our food came out right away. As I said, Ray's Tepeyac is a quite a haul from Whittier. That might not mean anything to you, but if you are visiting from Whittier or anywhere closer to Downtown L.A., I don't know that it's worth the drive. The restaurant itself is cute and dark and decorated festively. The booths are tiny, so if you're on the larger side and if you have a choice, ask to sit at a regular table. The parking lot is weird and has quite an incline. If you're bringing someone with mobility issues, drop them off right at the front of the restaurant before you park.

Wow! Everything was delicious!! Two beef tacos, rice, beans and chips with salsa. Good price - Could not finish it all. Ordered through Door Dash. Will definitely order again

We were running errands in the area and we were starving, we usually look for Mexican restaurants when we are starving lol! We went to this restaurant and from the service to the food, we had a really good experience. The chips were freshly made, and the red salsa that comes with them was flavorful. We ordered enchiladas and we both liked them very much. The lady that was our server was very friendly, nice and her service was prompt. If in the area, we will definitely dine here again.

I've been here multiple times, and it always hits the spot. The food is so great and filling. I always forget how big their plates are, and it definitely leaves you with leftovers.

The service by Anita was great!! Steak picado meat was very tender sauce was delicious. Only bad thing there was a shell from the onion in the food!! Again something ‍ I really don't like this place bc of last time I visited there was a hair on the food. Decided to try it again and give it a second chance That meat is tender but please not overcooked prices a bit up there. , buns were soggy, meat was chewy and a bit hard to swallow and digest fries were not seasoned they were little bit dry pretty good tacos look good tasted well. Had more meat than I expected.

I would give a 0 if I could. Beware! We been going here for years but not anymore. Overpriced food, the give a charge 3% if you use debt/credit card. Salsa is tomato down. This place use to be our go too all the time but we won't be returning anymore.

I placed my order to go. The location has plenty of parking and seems to be a family restaurant. The lady that took my order was very polite and helpful. The customer service was great. The portions here are HUGE! The taquitos were probably the best thing I ordered. The guacamole served on top was tasty and freshly made. The tortilla on the Green burrito was a bit too raw for my liking. However, we did enjoy it. I was not a big fan of the shrimp tacos but the rice and beans were delicious.

Had a tostada and other plate was street carne asada tacos and cheese enchiladas. Not too good, salty carne asada on the tostada. Ambience is good with good Mexican folk recorded music. $5 wine margaritas were excellent. Service was very good!

First and last time visitors. Food was not good whatsoever and I actually became pretty Ill thirty minutes after I had dinner at this restaurant. I had severe stomach cramps for three hours and vowed to never return to this restaurant. Food was very bland and no taste, my chicken enchiladas were very dry and the beans appeared and had a taste of being overcooked. The fish soup had no taste and the fish was rubbery as though I could bounce it off the ground. My daughter took two bites from her cheeseburger and she was done. She did not like the thousand island-like sauce placed in the burger. Three meals, $65.00 plus a $9.00 tip as the waiter initially rushed us to order but as our visit went on, he actually ended up being a nice, hard-working man. This restaurant is a popular destination for many as it was crowded but as for my family and I, it was definitely a huge "never again" experience.

I think they are under new management but the food is still good. I felt kind of rushed they were crowded and the waiter was just busy but for me I do t like that felling. I love the Chile verde it had a good flavor.

Service is always exceptional. The waitress with the long blond hair, I didn't get her name, is so nice and cheerful she goes above and beyond to make sure you're getting the very best service. The food is always very tasty. And they are not chintzy on their servings.

just a really nice fine dining, Mexican food family owned for years. just a very unique atmosphere and the food is great with a lot of Mexican restaurants. rate this as one of the top 10

Everything is great about this place.. food was was delicious the waiter was on his A game.. they had some good music playing on top of that to enjoy the meal .. thank you for my nice cold modelo after a good meal !!

Came with my sister and her boyfriend and it's good.. food is ok, place looks ok clean, and waitress is alright too. Hella overpriced

Very average Mexican food spot. It's cheap and the portion sizes are good but don't expect anything super fire.

Good food and great service. Large portions! Good prices! I had grilled fish. Well seasoned and delicious. Very good chips and salsa.

It wasn't the fault if Grubhub. One of the dinners was wrong. It was a tostada with cheese on the side. They didn't include the actual tostada and they still put cheese. I left message for the manager to call back with Jonathan and Mirium. No call back yet. I want credit for the incorrect meal.

I love this place! If you grew up in East LA like me, you know El Tepeyac. This spot is related to El Tepeyac. You gotta give this spot a try. Ask for a Hollenbeck Special it is the same as the old east LA original. So good. The staff are amazing and keep the service at a high level. So good to have east LA in east SGV!

Great spot with really good food, big portions , fast friendly service, cozy and a dated in a good way. Will be back for the homey vibes.

Great service, amazing food.. what more can you ask for... 10/10 I'm telling you... we order more then we could eat and we knew it.. but we didn't care lol.. everything was full of flavor, customer service was quick and friendly.. it was beyond fantastic... def be back.. SHOUT OUT TO LUCY- if I remember correctly . Our server was so attentive and sweet and gave us the best service ever.. thank you to everyone especially Lucy! the ambience was chill.. nothing crazy.. nothing that really stood out . Just chill and clean which at the end is all you can ask for... a family vibe. It was very comfortable and food was beyond delicious... good portions and flavors that exceeded expectations. Thank you to the Rays Tepeyac crew especially to Lucy.. she was just beyond sweet and accompaniating ! You made my experience very memorable

This is my wife and mine to-go-to Mexican restaurant. And I guess others agree they are always busy. The food is very good. Not too spicy and plenty of it. Since we go there almost every week the staff knows us. My wife gets the wine, not great quality. But, they do not have Stella beer. I have tried the burritos, they are good. But, I am a taco salad guy with shredded beef. My only complaint is a charge extra for sour cream on my taco salad most places it comes with it but that's a minor thing so that's not a big deal. I just paid the dollar and a half. My wife is never able to finish her shrimp thing she gets she has to take some home, the food comes out hot. The chips are warm that they give you. I like this place. The staff knows us the place is clean. The staff is friendly and the food is good.

First time after driving by for years we finally ate here and it was good. It was a busy Friday night but we were seated immediately and chips and salsa served. Service was very good food was also good we all had different burritos and they are huge! My only complaint was margaritas are wine based guess they don't have a liquor license oh well. Old school Mexican restaurant reminds me of the old Ernie Jr's that I loved.

Food was average. Service was above average. Family restaurant good to take children to. Standard menu

My review is strictly for the customer service. I did not feel welcomed. The greetings that others got definitely outweighed mine and it was very noticeable. I feel like my race had a lot to do with it and that sucks because I live walking distance to this establishment.

Taco Thursday 3 Street Tacos 5.99 & 4.00 Margaritas. Tonight was Pink Cadillac Margarita. Soooo good

Great as always I've been eating there for almost 37 Absolutely love. Their food.I was kind of disappointed that I couldn't order the huge burrito. If I was to order, it would have to be takeout.

Love love love this place! I was looking for a local spot for some authentic Mexican food and found this gem. Everything from their salsa to enchiladas were one of the best I've had in CA! Even the customer service was great. They were all super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. This is definitely going to be my new go-to spot.

I love there shredded beef tacos but the meat is tasteless ! I had to ask twice for silverware and twice for a container to go . They need more help !!!!!

The food and service are amazing!!! My family and I have been eating here for years! We really miss the original owner, Ray Duran, and his family! They were awesome!

Great phone order experience and food really hot the spot. Called in advance for a carnitas burrito to go. Order was smooth and friendly. Food was ready when they promised and the flavors were there. I have had better carnitas and the salsa was way too mild for me, but it hit the spot and was was big enough for left overs. With the dining room open, I will stop by to dine in so I can give a full review, but for this take out experience, it was really pretty good.

The service is always great! The Zacatecas Burrito dinner plate is delicious as well as the huevos aztecas. Always have to get the chips and salsa.

Went to pick up take out, over $50 in food. Asked for a small bag chips n the guy at register tells me "sorry I have to charge you". I tell him I don't want the big bag u sell just a couple of chips in a small bag. He says" let me ask n comes back n says "they said no u have to pay for them. Next time I guess I have to sit down get my FREE CHIPS N SALSA n then tell them to wrap everything up n take it home lol

We ordered through DoorDash and we tried the wet asada burrito, kids bean and cheese meal and the cocido. My wife enjoyed the soup and my son got a giant bean and cheese, that he finished the next day. My wet asada burrito was alright. Nothing fancy. It was big though and it fed me twice. Next time, we'll try them again but at the restaurant.

11 years later.. an updated review. Still my go to menudo spot whenever I have a craving! The salsa, chips and pepsi. You can't go wrong. Friendly service, fast seating and just an overall enjoyable meal. My go to is a hard shell chicken taco and a small menudo! My runner up is the Camarones al mojo de ajo.. soooo good! The garlic mixed with the rice and beans. You will enjoy this quaint Mexican spot, if you haven't been yet, GO

So disappointed! Hear great things about this place new to the area a few people said had great breakfast on Sundays. We decided to try their tamales de pollo and red pork so sad in all honesty, they were dry not enough seasoning and not spicy it's more tomato base.. also tried the torta de milanesa omg first it's the size of a pencil super small bolillo and skinny ... the mear was bland no flavor at all so sad .. I can't see how someone will recommend this place I was so disappointed not happy at all .. to top it off..... we bought pan Dulce and let me tell you it was rock hard, minus well chewed a rock from the sidewalk

I love this place. Great neighborhood restaurant. Good drinks, delicious food and great atmosphere. Definitely a gem of Covina