Went here off of a recommendation from someone I ran into on Quantico base. This was a nice little hole in the wall spot. The server was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the jalapeño margarita, first time ever. It had a good spicy kick. Took me by surprise at first but adjusted. The Molcajete was ok. I wanted something different from my norm fajita. It came w chicken, steak, shrimp and chorizo (I believe). The steak and chicken were little bland but the sauce that came w it had good flavor to compensate. It was a nice place, I would go again but maybe not the same meal. read more

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Queso Fundido A good hunk of melted cheese, think grilled cheese; as listed on the menu it's solid not liquid. Chorizo was made well and added flavor. Molcajete Jalisco The meats were tough and over cooked. The rice had a strong off putting flavor. Service Welcoming and nice staff. The food missed the mark for me. While it didn't feed my soul, maybe it feeds yours? read more

Amazing staff and food. I had the place to myself when I was in town for business. I enjoyed chips and guac. The guac was amazing because they made it with Toronto peppers so it had a bite to it. From my entrée, I selected beef and shrimp fajitas. They were cooked to perfection and came with rice and beans as well as pico de gallo. Highly recommended in a short walk from nearby hotel, and office park read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Menu 10.20.25 - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

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Food excellent. Service horrible. Older man who waited on us was extremely rude and short. I felt like he was racist towards me because I am white. He was rushing and got the order wrong which caused ​​​us to wait longer. ​ read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

This food was unacceptable. It was so watery. What the Hell? I will never go back. It looks as though the enchiladas were frozen and thawed. It's so much liquid. I don't understand. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Cheese enchilada meal - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

This is my first time eating here and it is and was amazing. I felt like Grandma was cooking for me at home. I ordered the Quesabirria. It was so good I got a 2nd order which I never do. I highly recommend this place. It is small and quaint. The menu is laid out in a way that makes it very easy to read with pictures. read more

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No prices on the menu, should have been a red flag. The queso was $3 but wouldn't even pay that again. It was a little puddle of pepper cheese, like a microwaved slice. Had a margarita for $17... baby we're not in Vegas! Didn't taste like it either.. I wanted to like it, but I most likely won't be coming back again. read more

Under staffed for lunch rush, host/server was impatient with my groups orders, and insect was found in my food. I'm beyond disgusted. I would not recommend this place. It's apparent that there's an insect issue or that proper protocols aren't in place to mitigate unhealthy and unsanitary food preparation. I made the insect known to the server and quietly left the restaurant. I'm hoping this is an isolated incident. Either way, I lost my appetite and am disappointed. read more

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I stopped in for a late lunch (3 pm) on a Sunday afternoon & had the entire dining room to myself. The booths are comfortable & the service is very kind. I ordered the Steak Burrito ($11) & a 20-oz bottle of Diet Coke ($3). The burrito had steak, beans & cheese & was seared so the cheese melted & browned. It was delicious & a much better way of preparing burritos compared to the large, overstuffed ones we see in California. I also liked that the lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole were served on the side. Even despite the limited dining options in the area, I would plan on returning to this restaurant. They have a generous menu with enchiladas, flautas, fajitas, and many other dishes that look very much worth a try. read more

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This place serve amazing food! We ordered the queso fundido, lengua, al pastor, and the birria tacos. Everything we ordered absolutely delicious! The birria tacos were definitely the star. It was the best birria tacos we've ever had. The queso fundido with chorizo were so good. A combination of chorizo and melted cheese were just perfect. If we ever in the area again, we will definitely go back. Great service and great food! Highly recommended. read more

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I ordered online through the app. Apparently it's through door dash and not effective. Owner recommends you call ahead and I am attaching the menu. I was greeted and treated well even before we found out the mistake. I had the chicken milanesa and it was scrumptious. Ordered the huarache which was huge! Then a fun chicken quesadilla. The place is clean and welcoming. Will definitely go back again. read more

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If you want fast and terrible Mexican food, this is the place to go. Flavorless rice, reheated beans, and a whole can of tomato sauce over where there should be two cheese enchiladas. Tastes like the chef gave up on life. The order was so quick, I couldn't take in the way the inside looked. Quick service may be good, but too quick is questionable.... read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

The food is authentic Mexican and portions are generous. Very fresh and seasoned well. The fresh guacamole is amazing. Every Tuesday and Thursday they feature a taco special. Authentic street tacos served with mild or spicy sauce! Don't hesitate to try out some of the other delicious menu items. You can't go wrong! read more

If you love the taste of home cook meals, this is the place for you. I loved my Chipotle Shrimp, so easy to peel. My son order the Chicken Milanesa, he ate the whole thing. My husband had the Filete de Pescado, he enjoy his meal, and of course we order the Horchata drinks. The waitress took very good care of us and the place is big and clean. I really enjoy when I come to eat here. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Chipotle Shrimps - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

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The pictures don't do justice for this place. We walked into such a special restaurant during our visit. Hector, the chef, truly brings this place together. Our family stopped in for some lunch and we came out learning the history of this restaurant and seeing the humble pride of the chef who has so much experience. He genuinely cares for his customers and the well being of the restaurant. We started with Chicharron with guacamole for appetizer. It was the perfect crisp on the outside. The guacamole was so fresh and a perfect mix with the meat. For lunch, we had a couple tacos and shared the Chile Relleno! It was such a wonderful meal. Even the kids burrito had a wonderful flavor. We will surely be back to visit to try other entrees as this as it's conveniently located outside of Quantico base. If you want a nice Mexican dish made with heart and support a local business, give it a try! read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Chile Relleno (Rice and Beans side) - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

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Shout out to Hector! When GrubHub messed up my order (charged me but never sent the order), he gave it to me on the house! Thanks for taking excellent care of your customers! Btw, BEST carne asada street tacos I've had in the east coast!! read more

Super! Real Mexican food, which is unusual in this area. Delicious and the service is amazing. The staff truly cares and the food is worth it. I'll be back every time I'm in Quantico! read more

Food was ok. Service was good. Very clean restaurant. Horchata was powered not freshly made.

This place is amazing!!! I ordered the chicken fajitas and it was the perfect amount of food and the chicken was delicious! Hector was great at recommending what to get order and constantly checked in on us. We will definitely be returning f and recommending this place to friends! read more

On my never ending quest to find great street tacos in the DMV, I visited this establishment. Sadly, my quest still continues. I ordered two Al pastor and two carne asada tacos, and a side of frijoles. Service was great, my server was very prompt and cordial so now issues there. The tacos came out and as usual, I was excited for the potential of good tacos. First, I liked the fact that they fried the tortillas so they had that slight crunch. The Al pastor tacos were...they weren't bad but they just existed. The meat had zero flavor. I did garnish all four of them with the green salsa but the salsa also just existed. It didn't have much flavor either. The carne asada was better, those actually tasted like seasoned meat. The beans though, the beans were good. Im sorry let me put some respect on the establishment, they are listed as frijoles on the menu, not beans. Highly recommend getting a side of those. Id try the restaurant again but would prob get something besides tacos. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Al pastor, carne Assad and frijoles - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Food was decent and drinks were strong, nothing to write home about. Service was pretty slow. There were 2 other tables in at the same time as us. Drinks came out about the same time as our appetizer. Although they had the music playing, it was the quietest Mexican restaurant I've been to. After our food was brought out we didn't see our waiter for about 30 minutes. When we finally saw them again, they quickly bussed our table before we could ask for the check. Waited about 10 more minutes before we saw them again and could ask for it. If you want a quiet, slow restaurant with decent food at a $10-$20 per person price range this is a good place. Maybe good for studying or getting work done. read more

A friend of mine wanted to go try this place next to his work. When we got there, found out Thursdays had a special $1.99 tacos. Some of the items we order fell flat like the beef nachos. The photo looks great but when brought to the table, it was bland and not well portion. There wasn't any cheese and less toppings. The $1.99 tacos, my friend order all five meat selection. It was flavorless and a little disappointing. The only thing was flavorful was the stuffed mozzarella cheese Chile relleno. Our server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was clean and very quiet. No music playing. Maybe with another visit, we can try other items on the menu. read more

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I was very hopeful about this place. We had been out all morning in a nearby museum and were looking for a good lunch. I often eat at Tex-mex places. This place claimed to have authentic Mexican food but we were very disappointed by the food. I had enchiladas, received two very small enchiladas with little flavor, along with beans that may have come from a can, and some rice. Edible, but not a lot more. On the other hand, the place looked clean, it was quiet, and the service was fine. Definitely won't be back. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Cheese Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

I ordered the mixed fajitas from this place 2 times. The sides were okay with a decent flavor. However, both times I had issues with the flavor of the meat. The chicken and beef have a really weird flavor like the food is being cooked on a grill that they forgot to clean. The shrimp seemed okay, but couldn't make up for this problem. It is possible that their other menu items would work out better, but I would never know. I'm not sure what is going on, but I will not order from them again. 3 Stars. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Mixed Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Best Mexican Restaurant in Stafford/ Quantico area hands down! Hard to find a good spot on base or nearby... great customer service from owners Hector & Yvonne, as well as their staff!' Clean tables made easily available. Quality of food, great portions! read more

Delicious and authentic Mexican food! Hector (the owner) was super welcoming and we loved listening to the history behind his family's restaurant. The tacos de cabeza were some of the best I've had in VA. We will be back again - highly recommend! read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Chicharron con Guacamole; Cabeza Taco; Lengua Taco; Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Came here for Taco Tuesday, two dollar tacos. Ordered the house made guacamole, 2 Carne Asada, 1 Al Pastor, and 1 Lengua taco. They make the guacamole right in front of you on a big cart they roll to your table. They pick out perfectly ripe guacamoles as the base and then you can customize the rest of the ingredients that you want in your guacamole. It's made and served in a molcajete (hence the name of the restaurant) and it was delicious! The tacos were also super flavorful and i was especially impressed with the tongue taco! Such tender meat, basically melts in your mouth. The service was great, super friendly and attentive. I'll be coming here again soon! read more

We had a wonderful experience! The owner was very attentive and nice. The service was great and the food was delicious!! We will definitely go back! If you are by Quantico, grab a bite to eat! read more

Had several tacos, the al pastor is the stand out, but all were very good. Also guacamole made at the table. The service was very good as well. No matter what you decide to eat, save a little room for dessert. The flan is quite possibly the best ive ever had. What i will now judge all others by. read more

Delicious stop for a quick lunch. Love the table side guacamole made to order. The Queso Fundido was yummers but we weren't given any utensils so it made it a little hard and a little messy to have at it. That being said--it was super tasty. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Queso Fundido con chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

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Every time we have been here it has been amazing. The owner is so kind and attentive. The food is amazing! This last time we went Mr Moya even made a little rattle out off a cause container and some pepper corns for my baby to play with while we ate. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Chicken Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

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I've got to say, the tacos are definitely worth trying, and while they come unsalted, that's actually a plus for me--I get to season them exactly how I like. The portions are more like street taco style, so you can try a few different flavors without feeling stuffed. Price point is pretty average for tacos. But if your looking to get full you may want to get another entrée. The manager is a kind old gentleman who really makes you feel welcome, which adds to the whole cozy vibe of the place. The restaurant can seem a little empty sometimes but the music in the background helps. Still, I hope more people discover this place because it's definitely worth the visit! read more

Amazing service, they went above and beyond. They made guac right in front of us. fun and enjoyable ambiance, makes you feel like you're in Mexico. The best tacos I've ever had read more

Great place. Excellent service. Loved their menudo and side of nopales (cactus). Can't wait to come back. read more

El Molcajete Moya 2 - Menudo- 7 days a week - Mexican Near Me - Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

AMAZING staff, super clean, very friendly and the food is FANTASTIC! definitely recommend

I ordered water they charged me $2.50, never paid for water at a sitdown restaurant before, so i ended up paying $17.00 for 3 small tacos. I went with a group of people and everyone said the service was bad and the food had no flavor. We were actually quite disappointed we went there for lunch. They also dont serve chips and salsa with the orders, which every Mexican restaurant i been to gives you chips. read more

This restaurant was amazing. The food was so fresh and authentic, the drinks were so fun and refreshing, and the owner really made us feel like family. read more

El Molcajete is a hidden gem right around the corner from the base. They have an amazing tequila selection and the food is on point. We enjoyed the birria tacos and molcajete jalisco. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Our waiter was great and the owner came over and chatted with us. It's so great to be able to support hardworking independent businesses. Check them out and enjoy a great meal! read more

on our way home from SC to CT we made an overnight stop at the Quantico CY Marriott ... we asked our hotel mgr for a dinner recommendation and he highly recommended El Molecajete Moya ... he was spot on ... the meal was delicious ... the freshest ... the most authentic ... and oh so flavorful ... the owner, Hector waited on us and told us his family story ... a great testament to family ... be sure to indulge in a delicious Mojito or Margarita ... we'll be back again when passing through on I-95 ... Liz and Jack read more

Very disappointed. No flavor at all, portion sizes were small, and meat was fatty. Also the owner states that they only serve bottled water, and do not offer a glass of water. Very deceptive . Go to La Tingeria instead if you want some tacos read more