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    Molcajetes Lawrence

    3.4 (42 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken with queso and zucchini
    Raúl C.

    Location: Downtown Lawrence. The place to go of you happen to be in Lawrence, KS. Ambiance: This is an amazing place to take your family. It is a beautiful restaurant that looks like a Mexican "casa" Food: it is great. They serve complimentary queso sauce and mild sauce, which are delicious. All the dishes are solid. Still a little bit of Texmex vibe. Service: Very good. I know the owner ,Beto. He is very committed to his business and always making sure that everything is in place. For Mexican food in Mass street, this is the place to go.

    Pina colada

    I pray that this review garners the attention of Avery's supervisors. I am currently sitting here, April 4th 2025 at approximately 5PM. I must say, Avery had exemplified every quality I would want, apart of any team- no matter the goal. She went above and BEYOND to support her fellow staff, assisting (and basically earning and deserving of the entire service experience.) (I say this as someone with extensive experience growing up working within a restaurant as a server and bartender - highest end to lowest.) However, I think she managed their tables (smile on her face, so kind) and didn't take the table on / earn the tip. She is so much more than an asset. I have been in before and had the pleasure of meeting her. However, she, genuinely, elevated this experience beyond belief. She had such great menu knowledge - she informed me that it wasn't happy hour (which, I was not told of upon my first drink so, I appreciate that guidance. In fact, she did a genuine job in casually upselling me to a pina colada- which I am so happy with.) she did an INSANE job serving this pina colada- making it more beautiful and delicious than some five star experiences I have had internationally. She genuinely cared to take time in helping me, making me a drink- and promptly handling this. All, without expectation. She authentically cared and was kind. It's rare to cross anyone of this caliber in general- especially within the business of tipping. Avery, you are a gem and there is a reason you have me taking the time to try to leave this comment! I would hire you on any team I had. Thank you for providing a little sunshine and a damn good drink!

    Chips, salsa, and queso
    Mike G.

    We're from Texas, so when my daughter raved about this spot, I knew we had to visit. First, don't be fooled if it looks busy when you walk by; there's lots of extra seating upstairs. Seated quickly, I was immediately impressed by the huge menu. If you can't find something that sounds good to you, you're clearly doing it wrong. Along with complimentary chips and salsa (both of which were good), the waiter also brought a bowl of queso, which was also tasty. I had a difficult time deciding but went with the Vaquero, skirt steak covered in cheese, mushrooms, and avocado slices. I've had carne asada in the past that was maybe a bit more tender, but it was good overall, and I'd get it again. The rice and beans were also good. My daughter gets the Birria Quesadilla. This did not disappoint. It's basically a shredded beef quesadilla, only the meat has been marinated for a long time in a mole broth (think au jus), and they give you an extra cup of the juice for dipping. It's pretty darn good. Service was fine throughout, and food came out quick. Hopefully this establishment doesn't go the way of many other Mass Street establishments and has a long life in Lawrence.

    a pan of food
    Kay V.

    So today I ordered online and I ordered the shredded Chicken Nachos and the nacho chips are burnt and it tasted burnt really bad and very nasty and soggy; also, the shredded chicken was super dry as can be. Considering the service the food was already ready when got there to pick up since I did order online the service was Good. The place is really nice and i'm for-sure the employees are really good at there job to be honest but when I got there the place was empty or what I call dead as a door nail, there was no customers was there as far as can see and to me says something about the restaurant, and place and there food. I won't see myself ordering from here no more and won't be back ever again!! I figured being a Mexican restaurant the food would be decent but this is disgusting and very disappointing considering I really do love Mexican food a-lot .

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    El Potro Mexican Cafe

    El Potro Mexican Cafe

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    (154 reviews)
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    Good things must come to an end.. once upon a time when I was a little undergrad in college, me and…read moremy Mexican best friend would come here monthly because the rice was "better than my abuelas" she would say. I don't know if abuela left but I think she would be disappointed in how this restaurant served us. Firstly, the food had no flavor. I'm sorry but you're a restaurant.. isn't the whole point to eat food that has flavor? Like not even salt. Also the tacos were so greasy they made us gag. I'm not even kidding like it was bad. Once we got our food we waited 15 mins for silverware. So that kinda sucked too. And then it took us 5 years to get the check. Also there were extremely racist white old ladies sitting at the table next to us. The customer isn't always right. Anyway though, we were really disappointed. Lawrence does have great Mexican food. I was excited to bring my boyfriend here because it used to be one of my favorite spots. They also don't do free queso anymore. At least the place was clean. There are better spots like Lulu's or Los Guapos. (Rip cielitos). I'd maybe try again in the future but for now I wouldn't go back.

    First, they include a bowl of queso with their chips and salsa which is obviously a bonus. My…read moreenchilada was great, the chicken was tender and had great flavor. The refried beans and rice were average and so was the service. Will go again when in the area.

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    Excellent rendition of my all-time favorite, huevos con chorizo - or eggs with garlic sausage ($13.49 as of 11/2025).
    Excellent rendition of my all-time favorite, huevos con chorizo - or eggs with garlic sausage ($13.49 as of 11/2025).
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