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    El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

    3.6 (36 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken burrito
    Adele P.

    Decent Mexican place, not too pricey. We were the only people in there which was a bit of a surprise. My daughter and I shared the chicken burrito. It was good but not great, not the tastiest but certainly decent. My husband had huaraches de res. He said he enjoyed it. I've had better Mexican and I've had worse. I think they're keeping the flavor levels down in this place and i'm not sure why. Also, side note: they were blasting the radio. It was so loud we couldn't hear each other speak.

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    Sandra M.

    this place is legit ! they have real mexican food ! the chips are so good ! like the ones at the tortilleria , but it gets even better once you try the tortillas they are fresh made thick made with real corn ! yummmmm the avocado comes in a big molcajete ! the steak is great ! their aguas frescas are real made from scratch ! they also have flans, cake and other mexican sweets . this place has a great vive is really nice and the decorations are colorful ! you can enjoy your meal while listening to great latin music !

    Complimentary chips and dip.
    Edward C.

    A new Mexican restaurant to try! I was in the Freehold area with my sister and was looking for a new place to try and based off the eight previous excellent yelp reviews, chose El Molcajete. Located in a small strip mall off one of Freehold's main streets, El Molcajete is pretty nondescript and easy to miss, but in doing so one can miss out on some really delicious Mexican food. When walking in, as other yelpers have mentioned, this place is super clean from the visible kitchen area, tables, floor, etc. Scanning the extensive menu there's a good mix of traditional Mexican dishes and your Americanized offerings. I zeroed right in on the Chilaquiles Rojos with Bistec, while my sister set her sights on the Bistec al Albanil entree. My Chilaquiles was really yummy with a nice heat level that would probably be too hot for normal people (I love and have high tolerance for hot and spicy food). The red sauce was thick and really coated all of the crispy corn chips underneath, but what really made this version yummy was the smooth melted cheese layered on top which cut the heat factor. The bistec (steak) was seasoned well but it was a bit tough. My sister's Bistec al Albanil consisted well flavored yellow rice (tasted like it was cooked with some sort of broth), tender red beans, a nicely sized steak that had just enough fat, and an excellent piece of Chorizo topped with sauteed onions and peppers. Instead of one of the menu item appetizers we also ordered a Hawaiian Torta. This large sandwich contained ham, cheese, pineapple, peppers, onions, lettuce, and mayo sandwiched in a nice crusty bread. All these ingredients combined to make some nice flavors and textures from salty, to sweet, to crispy, to creamy, etc. I recommend this as it was quite unique. I will be stopping by again to try some more dishes!

    Disgusting take out chicken enchiladas.
    Theresa L.

    F this place. Went in with my boyfriend and planned to eat there but the TV was on level 1000 on Univision so we decided to take the meal to go. First I was bummed that the enchilada "platter" didn't come with rice and beans (why is it a platter then?) for $12!!! My boyfriend got chicken tacos, we got chicken flautas to split & I got steak enchiladas. See picture, it was like soup! Steak was also overcooked. What the hell. Such a waste of money. Luckily my bf said the tacos were good & the flautas were also alright, good thing I got those or else I wouldntve had dinner.

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    This is the best kept secret in Freehold, excellent food, excellent friendly service and affordable. Highly recommend!

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    9 months ago

    I ordered food and they didn't deliver it and they charge me for air I am mad I am never ordering food again

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    This place is really great. I agree with all of the reviews. Clean, authentic, cheap, and large portions.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent burritos at a very reasonable price. Service was friendly and helpful Will definitely be back!

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    9 years ago

    I ordered for lunch tacos, It came with old meat greasy and even the cilantro was old. Nothing like the pictures shown.

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    Texas Mexican - Mexican Tacos (2)!  Delish!!

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    4.0(140 reviews)
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    Wow this place really took me by surprise. I've heard recommendations from people but waited until…read morenow to try their food and I love it so much! I wish I had come sooner. Everything was flavorful and fresh and just all around the best Tex mex I've ever had. Staff is so kind and the ambiance is nice especially with the lights and the backdrop. I highly recommend coming here, the food did not disappoint. I will absolutely be coming back and now am telling all of my family and friends.

    Raising this place to five stars, and doing it reluctantly because I don't want anyone else to find…read moreout about this incredible restaurant! Also, it's a BYOB! Every time I eat here, I always say it myself that this place has the freshest best tasting grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, seasoned vegetables, salsa, and food! I don't know how they do it, but it's so delicious and served perfectly hot every time! Actually, this is one of my two go to restaurants and favorite spots that I use all the time! It's not uncommon for me to go here every weekend for even eight weeks in a row. While the service is excellent. the food is cooked to order. So you may wait a little longer than you're used to for your food, but that's the reason why it's so delicious and so perfectly served! If you'd rather be served faster there's plenty of other options to go. You still get served fast enough though and they do put a nice bowl of chips and salsa on your table while you wait. I am sort of stubborn so every time I go I get the grilled chicken and shrimp fajitas with corn tortillas. You could also get regular tortillas. This meal is so perfect for me. I'm never gonna change but oh my goodness they have one heck of a menu. Also, this place is absolutely beautifully decorated, and you feel like you're in Mexico City! I guess it's time to let the secret out, you'll really be happy you went here!

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