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El Molcajete

4.2 (99 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Blake S.

I'm not one to normal complain or write reviews but I'm extremely disappointed. We have been here a couple times and it's been great. This experience was 180 degrees opposite. This time my wife called in an order and they prove they told her over the phone was $20 difference then the price when I picked up the food. Not that big of a deal but the also did not give me an itemized receipt when I picked it up. I didn't ask so I'll take some blame. Second and bigger issue was my $25 carnitas. More than half the "meat" is inedible. Photo is attached of what I assume is pork skin. I've had better carnitas from a taco shop. They also did not give us the tortillas. Not a huge deal but when you add it all together it makes for a pretty bad experience.

Tacos De Pezcado (Fish Tacos, potatoes and poblano rice)
Angie S.

Some of the best fish tacos I have had! Chips and salsa were great! Salsa wasn't spicy, but had great flavor. The poblano rice was spectacular. Presentation on the beautiful cutting board was . Service was friendly, attentive and quick. Set up of restaurant is the same as it was when this location was Biscuits And Hogs, but with new decor for the Mexican theme. Looking forward to returning and trying more things on the menu

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Brandi B.

Terrible! Rice and beans and salsa are terrible queso fundido tasted sweet and maybe had a tbsp of chorizo. Carne asada was burnt and coated almost 30$ they brought my son the saddest hardest bean and cheese burrito I've ever seen. The servers are very friendly and attentive but sadly we will not be back.

Chips and salsa.
Nate M.

I am glad to have a good Mexican restaurant on this part of Overland. Mexican food is probably my go-to comfort food. I had the enchiladas with red sauce. The red sauce was exactly the enchilada flavor I was looking for. I wish they had other options than just chicken. It was topped with a cream sauce, avocado, and cotija cheese and that excellent enchilada sauce. I think I ate too much of the chips and salsa because I couldn't finish the main meal. But I couldn't help myself! The chips were a little thicker than other restaurants but that's okay. It came with refried beans and rice. I always eat more chips with the refried beans. I sat next to the bar and was served by the bartender which was perfectly fine with me. It was a quiet evening which was just right. I liked the decor and the painting on the wall.

Salsa and chips with guava cocktail drink

Usually when I come in to a New Mexican restaurant, I scope out the area to see what the diversity is. It was lots of yt folks and I said to myself dang the food isn't going to be good... I was wronged. The food was delicious I usually go with the main dishes because if the main dish ain't good then nothing else is good. The trio molcajete has to be one the best molcajetes I've had. Drinks amazing especially the kiwi-cucumber. Service was great, my server came around perfect times to refill my water and assure if we were doing good. Great music taste that was playing around the restaurant a mixture of Reggaeton, Corridos, and Mexicana Música. We'll definitely come back. Definitely a must!!

Michelada and chips and salsa
Jordan A.

Favorite lunch spot, great lunch special deals! Great bar. Great authentic Mexican food.

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Charles F.

It didn't take long for the vacant Biscuit & Hogs location on Overland to transform into El Molcajete, I wish they took more time to figure things out. We were expecting a low key vibe Mexican restaurant when we walked in but found a host station, a bar in the middle of the space and plastic chairs with tables. The tables do have wrapped silverware - more about that later. There's some paint touch that needs to be done along the wall and the space towards the back is devoid of character and very cold. Anna was a server and we felt she rushed us the entire time. Before I get to the timeline. She brought us a basket of complementary basket of chips and then told us a refill would $2.00 Too bad the complementary chips were cold and stale. I would have paid $2.00 straight up for fresh and hot chips on the first basket. Here's a quick timeline. There was a couple who were sitting next to us. They moved to another table because it was cold. Naturally they received their order first yet they were still there eating while we had already had our meals, are, paid and left. Her pacing was off and we honestly felt that we were annoyance more than anything. The forest green plates with the gold trim and the gold silverware just don't match the theme. I almost thought that they were leftover from Biscuits & Hogs. When I checked their photos online, I discovered that to be not true. Matter of fact, El Molcajete should have kept those charcoal grey and black plates instead of the green and gold gaudy ones and the gold silverware. The beans are made with manteca which is pork lard. This is a problem for vegetarians and for folks who don't eat pork and there are no vegan options. The prices are close to $20-$30 per person which is like downtown Dallas prices. The chicken enchiladas my wife, who is from Jalisco, didn't have much chicken, the rice needed salt, and the tomatillo sauce was from a can. To quote the owner, "This is stuff that, if I were to invite you to my house, this is what my mom's gonna serve you, Or if you were to go to Mexico City with me, in the streets of Mexico, this is what you're gonna see in the streets of Mexico." Maybe in the gentrified colonia of Polanco in México City because nothing presented to us was Mexican street food or with flavors from Jalisco. I asked to modify the Tres Marias. - three quesadillas. One with mushrooms and cheese and two with epazote and cheese. The tortillas were homemade but the green salsa served on the side lacked flavor and pasión In summary, I think Molcajete wants to be something it's not. If I compare it to Pollos y Mariscos El Guero, there are miles of differences and for us to experience the flavors of Mexico, we'll drive to El Guero and feel like we're in streets of Mexico City o en la casa de mi suegra en Jalisco.

Picture is of me wearing the sombrero & my cake .
Connie L.

We Celebrated my birthday earlier this month there We were a group of 12 and it was a Saturday Evening and tho it was busy We received the best service. Our waitress Celeste was awesome, She was on the ball always smiling and on top of our orders. The Food is GREAT! I coming from the Mexican restaurant business and my mother being a chef in California. I am very picky about my Mexican food, When new Mexican restaurants open up I like to go and Critique them. And the Molcajete has delicious and authentic food made from scratch and their recipes are savory a combination from 2 states in Mexico. Jalisco and Mexico D.F This place will definitely be my favorite Mexican restaurant in Ada County. I suggest you try this place out.

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Denise M.

Had the opportunity to go to El Molcajete on Monday. Shared the Molcajete Classico. Delicious !!! Beef, chicken & prawns all cooked perfectly and flavorful !! Service is always friendly & helpful !

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Efrain V.

Customer service was very attentive and considerate the food was good and the size portions were great. I also enjoyed all the art on there walls ambiance was very pleasant

Homemade guacamole and fresh chicharrones along with their house chips and salsa.

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Very good place nice food. The price is very good not too expensive and French service.

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You have to try it, pupusas are just perfect! Pan con pollo ! Is a must come hungry bring company. You won't regret it

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1 year ago

Just had a very good meal with great service. A different take on Mexican food - I would recently it to everyone

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Great everything! Family run, good atmosphere, great food and great location. Service is excellent and friendly

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