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Molcajete Grill

4.0 (163 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Fish taco combo plate
Lisa L.

I ordered the 2 fish taco plate for lunch (comes with rice and beans). It was very good with the way they dress it up, I enjoyed it very much. I would definitely recommend getting the fish tacos. I will be back to try other things on their menu Honorable Mentions: -Plenty of parking -Seating avail inside -Accepts credit card

Edward 1.

The food was delicious, and I would come back. I got the carne asada burrito, which is great because it comes with rice and beans. The prices are still reasonable for what you are getting. 10 out of 10.

Menu 02/2025
J N.

Food was good and fair price. Had a chili relleno combination. Also had a carne asada burrito. Will come back.

Michelle V.

I only stopped in here for street tacos one day. I would have to say that definitely need a bit of a remodel inside as it's not too inviting. However, the food and the service is on par here. Even with just ordering a few tacos, I got a basket of fresh tortilla chips and fresh salsa as well. Although, there isn't a salsa bar here but the tacos come with plenty of the fixins' that you may want.

My favorite one item combo Chile Rellano and a horchata

Local place near me. I've gone here for several years now and the food is always good. Freshly cooked. Best beans and rice around. My favorite is the chile rellano

Free chips
david m.

Ok wow. This place is a California unicorn. Great food with a great price. $10 combination meals? Didnt know they existed in Cali. Got 2 chimichangs (one beef, one chicken) and what the hell, for this price throw in a taco also. Add an ice tea and the price is still $18. I think its the first meal I had here under $20. So left me start with the best part.....the free chips and salsa. Usually you know what to expect with these freebies, but these are off the charts. For the first time I found myself with no chips to use on the beans when the meal came. And the salsa? Can I get some in a bottle to go? Perfect blend and not real spicy. One of the best I have had anywhere. While the salsa was good and mild, the beef was a little on the spicy side. While the level was not too much for me, I know it would be too much for my wife. She wasn't here with me though, so no damage done. They may want to turn it down just a little though. The chicken didn't seem as spicy and had a good overall flavor. Even without chips left, I finished the rice and beans. I usually leave these behind, but not here. If you're looking for some good cheap Mexican food......this is the place.

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Service is awful here, i expected a better experience, boy was I wrong. The waitress was rude and unprofessional. Please don't come here.

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Got food poisoning from chicken enchiladas on Thursday 4-2-15 dissatisfaction as its best :/

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Food is always consistent no matter how many times I order the same dish. Customer service is top notch. Chips and salsa are always great.

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I love the shredded beef hard shell tacos they are very tasty. We go there often and the food is always good.

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Great food but the parking sucks because all the ping pongs playing ping pong next door.

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Best tasting Mexican food in the area. Also lots of vegetarian options. The salsa is exceptionally good.

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12 years ago

Just happened in here on a whim and by golly the al pastor street tacos are amazing! Great salsa too, everything tastes very fresh

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