Overall experience was great ! This was the first time I had been to El Molcajete and can say I was impressed. From the environment, to the food, to the price, everything was good! When they posted on social media about having soft serve margaritas, I knew I had to stop by and I am glad I did. Huntsville has soooo many Mexican restaurants, and they're all rinse & repeat, but because of the soft serve margaritas alone, I will most definitely be making a point to come here first! The only complaint I have is it did take a couple minutes for our waitress to come to the table however she was very attentive afterwards. They also had a sign for "Now Hiring" so I was expecting a little wait here or there. read more

EL MOLCAJETE - Swirl Soft Serve Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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They are the first place in north Alabama to serve soft serve margaritas and let me just say they did not miss! It was sooo delicious . They have the right amount of liquor in it so it's not super strong. The presentation was pretty as well. You can really see from my picture but the little shorter on the side has edible glitter in it so when you squeeze it out on your drink you can see it glistening. The food was also good, they do have a lunch special on the weekends which we love! The staff was attentive and friendly. They offer outdoor seating as well. read more

The viral soft serve margarita was good, but I will give two thumbs down for everything else. I usually come here and get the Carnitas (pork tips). They brought it out today and it was shredded. Everything was mediocre. I ordered the fiesta margarita it tasted like the 1800 margarita mix. The waitress we had didn't really come back to check on us. We felt as she had a slight attitude when we asked her questions . There were flies everywhere because they have the door open to the outside. read more

unfortunately i won't be going back to this establishment. it took over 1 and a half hours to get food then our appetizer came out after our entrees. also my friend found a bug cooked into her food. i really was super excited to try this place because i heard great things but i was highly disappointed. read more

This is my flagship restaurant of its type in the area...has never let me down with regards to quality of food and service. Atmosphere is just right and added perk is it's right next to my favorite cigar lounge...can't get any better than that.... read more

THE OWNERS WIFE WILL ALTER THE TIP LEFT ON YOUR CREDIT CARD!! DO NOT PAY WITH A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD!!!!! we left a specific amount on our check only to wake up and see the amount was over what we left. it's doesn't matter how much she charged over its the principal that she thought it was ok to CLEARLY enter the wrong amount and act like it was a mistake!!! This place is full of thieves and I'm sure if I would have called the police up there half the restaurant would be arrested, BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY AT! read more

Lousy inauthentic food. Screaming loud music. No ambiance to speak of. Advertised beer not available. Don't waste your time or money. read more

I stumbled across this hidden gem of a Mexican restaurant and found it to be a culinary delight. The menu was full of interesting things that honestly grabbed my attention, but ultimately I selected the California burrito, loaded with steak, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, and mushrooms and covered in a cheese sauce and, since it was Taco Tuesday and they were offering 99 cent tacos, a beef taco. They brought me first the standard chips and salsa. The salsa served with the chips was good and they also brought me a hot salsa, which could have been hotter, but good nonetheless. Then the main event, my burrito and taco, were brought out in a fast manner.Let's start with the taco. It was a very Americanized taco with ground beef, lettuce, etc. Honestly, it was nothing special. The burrito on the other hand was very good. It was well prepared and good sized. Service was very good and I did note that they had margaritas on special that night (maybe next time). I will definitely return here and would recommend this to anyone seeking a way to satiate their Mexican food craving in this part of town. read more

EL MOLCAJETE - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Well I had not been to this restaurant located on Hwy 72 across from sports authority. We were pleasantly surprised. Cost was very low. Both had a small margarita, they had 4 sizes to choose from. I had the chili Colorado , boy I needed 2 glasses of water to put the fire out. Great taste but you must like spicey food to get through this meal. Wife had carne Asada plate, a d it was loaded. Was not served in a skillet as some restaurants do. Her plate came with a side of fried cactus, found it very unusual. They also has a hot chili pepper cut into quarters , fried, wrapped with the seeds still present. Yup it was hot. Eat what u can stand and eat around the peppers. All in all we had such a great experience! Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Ali our waiter was very helpful , kept asking us if we were alright. (We will come again, perhaps in a weekday for the luncheon Buffett ) read more

I've been to this restaurant two times now - and 100% your order will guide the view of the restaurant. I recommend getting the molcajete - it's a large hot dish with a variety of meats (steak, ribs, chorizo, shrimp, and chicken) as well as vegetables such as onions, jalapeño, and cactus. This is a large dish and definitely enough to split between two people. It comes with a side of refried beans, tortillas, and a little bit of guacamole. I really enjoyed this dish! I've never had it before and just the presentation was pretty awesome. We also ordered an appetizer of guacamole. What was initially presented to us who was the completely mashed up guacamole that tasted so incredibly salty that it was not edible. However After we mentioned that to our waiter this was quickly replaced by freshly made guacamole that was truly delicious. The house margarita is good - not terribly sweet and not very sour, I really enjoyed it. The first time I came to the restaurant I had enchiladas that I wasn't too impressed by. they have a big menu with a lot of options but in my opinion the Molcajete is a must try. read more

EL MOLCAJETE - Molcajete Bowl Special - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Alabama

This five stars is for the experience I always have when going here - might be mostly affected by my group of friends that I always go with but hey the food isn't bad either! Thursday night is Bingo Karaoke night and it is so fun! I even won 5$ off my meal. The patio is the best seat in the summer (even on the hot nights). read more

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Date of visit: 7/3/21 Overall Rating: 2.82/5 (Score breakdown below) El Molcajete is best described as "underwhelming". I had a strong first impression of the restaurant based on the atmosphere and decorations, but I felt more and more disappointed as my meal progressed. The drinks were decent but overpriced. The menu was extensive and had many abnormal options. The service was terrible. The food was hit-or-miss. I would most likely not return to El Molcajete. Ambience (10%) 4.1/5 I walked into the restaurant and immediately admired the painted walls and decorations. The lighting fixtures were very neat and came in many shapes, including geometric stars. We enjoyed looking at them. There was a nice patio area for outside dining although the only people I saw out there were workers taking their breaks. There was only one other table seated when we entered, and I determined the music to be an appropriate volume for the environment. However, midway through the meal the music stopped and then came back at a much higher volume. There were two toy machines that could be seen from our table which seemed tacky. Lastly, I counted 11 TV's that I could see from my seat and 5 of them were turned off. Service (15%) 1.5/5 The service was pretty terrible. We were seated very quickly and it took us ~10 minutes to order drinks. The chips and salsa were delivered shortly after. We then waited another ~5-10 minutes to order food. The food was delivered quickly, so much so that the cheese sprinkled on the top of my burrito hadn't had the chance to melt. The server checked on us only one time for the remainder of the meal. We then had to sit and wait ~25-30 minutes after finishing our meal for a box and for our checks. Luckily, I was with my #1 restaurant reviewing companion so the conversation was high quality otherwise I would have been considerably annoyed. Menu (15%) 3.1/5 Firstly, the drink menu was extensive and creative. There were numerous choices for margaritas and beers. I appreciated the variety of flavors that might not typically be found on other menus including pineapple, passionfruit, watermelon, fresh squeezed orange, and more. The food menu was much too big. There were two pages of item listings under "Molcajete Specials" which was by far the largest section of the menu. If every menu item is under "Specials" then are any of them that special? I felt overwhelmed looking at all of the options. There were limited appetizer options. There were also many weird options on the menu- Hot wings? Fettucine alfredo? Fajitas with zucchini, carrots, and spinach? These menu options just crowded the already over-crowded menu. Lastly, the menu was expensive. The margaritas were $12 and the entrees were mostly $10-20. Food (40%) 2.4/5 My meal was not good while my companion's meal was decent. The chips and salsa were standard. The salsa had good consistency and spice and we appreciated that the salsa was delivered in two separate bowls. I ordered the Burrito Deluxe. It was not good. It was very wet and the tortillas became gross and soggy. There was way too much lettuce. The chicken was alright, but the ground beef was salty and did not have much other flavor. I ate ~3/4 of the meal and then resorted to eating chips and salsa until I was full. My companion ordered the Quesadilla Oaxaca. It looked delicious and stuffed with fillings. The tortilla was toasted perfectly (unlike my damp rags of tortilla). It apparently had lots of spice but not always a lot of other flavors. The rice and beans on the side were simply average. She said that it was overall pretty good. Drinks (20%) 3.8/5 The drinks were good. My companion ordered the frozen Pineapple Margarita. It tasted exactly how I expected a pineapple flavored drink to taste and had a perfect frozen consistency. We enjoyed the fact that it came with a slice of pineapple. I ordered the Watermelon Margarita on the rocks. If you had given it to me in a blind taste test, I never would have guessed that the flavor was watermelon. I can't pinpoint exactly what it tasted like. It was good though and both drinks seemed to have ample amount of alcohol in them. read more

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Very bad service, we sat down on Sunday night around 4:30 pm, place was almost empty Just 2 tables and ours, order 2 soft drinks for kids and 2 margaritas. Soft drinks came quick margaritas and server came back after like 28 mins. At that point I said to my wife let's just grab the bill for what we have and leave then server came back and ask for our order, we decide to give the last chance badddd decision, we order food and again wait long time for very poor service and bad food, will never come again here read more

Good food and service, we tried vegetarian burrito, taco salad, chicken burrito, margarita and some sides. Everything was tasty and fresh. We really enjoyed the food and ambience. read more

We like trying different Mexican restaurants and El Molcajete was on our list of places to visit. We went Sunday at brunch instead of going to a brunch spot close by. Inside the restaurant is clean and tables are socially distanced. There is outside dining as well. We went to the bar and ordered Michelada. This drink was made with Modelo Especial and was the best one yet. The waiter was very nice and helpful pointing out his favorite items to eat. We stopped by for a drink and takeout this time. We ordered chicken fajitas dinner, carne asada dinner, chicken burrito dinner, and chile rellenos. The chicken fajitas were well seasoned and delicious! The carne asada dinner was equally delicious as was the chicken burrito dinner. The Chile rellenos were spicy with the right texture and taste. The rice that accompanied the dinners was very good. My only complaint is the refried beans were very salty. The chips and salsa were spot on. If you are craving great Mexican food, please stop by. The Michelada is awesome. read more

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Dog friendly outdoor seating. Staff was fast, friendly & attentive. Great food. No complaints.

I had a difficult time ordering as the waiter didn't understand what I wanted. He informed me that the pictures don't match the menu items..oh, great. I ordered the Camarones that was to come with rice, beans, and tortillas. I got Camarones with french fries and lettuce and no tortillas. French fries on a Mexican dish...come on hombre! The over-cooked shrimp was covered in a luke-warm oily butter sauce. My wife had a taco and the meat was very bland. The cheese enchilada she had was hard. The chips were thick and plain and the salsa was a bit spicy. The service was slow to non-existent. read more

EL MOLCAJETE - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Came in on a Sunday night for dinner. Not busy at all, but had to wait 30+ minutes for the food. While we were waiting, the server never came by to check in and get more chips or water. Then the food came and we didn't have silverware, so I asked for silverware. 5 minutes later she came back with more chips and water, and no silverware. Had to remind her again then finally got it probably 10 minutes after the food was on the table. Food was cold, had 0 taste and visually looked not good. Chicken had absolutely no flavor at all and was tough, rice was a very odd flavor. Server did not check in at all, had to stop her to ask for the bill. Got the bill and the price for one of the items which was a special this night was wrong, had to get her to fix that too. Overall, not an enjoyable experience and I definitely will not be coming back. There's tons of Mexican restaurants in Madison, skip this one. read more

Will definitely be returning. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the prices were beyond reasonable. I got the carne asada plate which comes with the sautéed onions and tomatoes which always goes delicious with carne. Also got the nachos which were delicious and filling on their own right. My wife got the chiles rellenos which had the perfect amount of of heat and the agua the fresa which was refreshing and delicious. Even the texture of the chips and the flavors of the salsa were extraordinary. Highly recommend. I only wish I had more room in my belly to eat more. read more

Delicious food and great service. We were immediately seated which I didn't expect for a Saturday night. The Piña Colada had fresh made whipped cream on top, it was amazing. read more

It is about what you expect from a Mexican restaurant. We had tacos, burritos and enchiladas. They were all fine but nothing I'd go out of my way for read more

It's a good spot to visit. The food and service are both great. The margaritas are cold. The chips and salsa are very good. This visit was out first one and I'm sure we will be back to try something new. read more

Caveat: I rarely give five stars on my first experience. This should not take anything away from this review. I've been in the Madison/Huntsville area for about 3 weeks now. I've eaten Mexican food take out from a few places here. Since El Molcajete is nearby my favorite cigar shop and I hadn't eaten lunch yet I decided to give this place a try. I ordered basic chalupas with a side rice. This for me is a tried and true method to tell what the rest of the food will be like. In my haste to order I forgot to ask to leave off sour cream (which is usually a poor substitute for Mexican table crema). So my fault. The order came and I was surprised to see that instead of diced tomato each chalupa came with a tomato slice. Not a deal breaker but hey!! slice your tomatoes! Those chalupas were good, even by Tex-Mex standards. The rice was very exceptional. The wait staff was very friendly and offered me a fresh tea to go when I finished. I'll be coming back soon to try more. Bottom Line, El Molcajete is worth the experience! Oh I forgot to mention, Cloth Napkins ! I like that! read more

EL MOLCAJETE - Complimentary chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Alabama

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Best chorizo dip in Huntsville or Madison. Wife and I frequently split a molcajete and did so here. Very good, but not the best thing on the menu. Kids meal were all great and my son and daughter-in-law like their burrito and chimichanga plates. We'll go back soon. Place was not crowded even on Friday night. Service was attentive. Plates came to the table as the kitchen finished them. read more

Friendly staff, not too loud, spacious, and easy to view tv's. Tacos carne asada were served wrapped to keep them warm along side verde hot sauce, spanish rice and warm bean soup- delicious! Flan is in-house made from scratch. Delicious. Nice experience and will be back. read more

EL MOLCAJETE - Flan - scratch made in house - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Alabama

Delicious margaritas, beer and vegetarian offerings although we do occasionally splurge with an awesome chicken chimichanga which comes with rice, refried beans, and salad with guac. Lots of free salsa & chips, too, all served with friendly smiles. Indoor and outdoor patio dining available. No masks required! Servers do wear masks, tho. read more

Overall a very good experience, this was our first visit and was pleased with our meal, we had the Texas fajitas for two which has beef, chicken and shrimp, there was a lot of shrimp mixed in with the beef and chicken, the chicken was a little overdone for me but my wife said it was great for her. They are every bit as good as Rosies without the wait and a lower price. I will definitely be back to this Restaurant. read more

Tried this place recently and was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good and priced right. The fresh guacamole was the best I've found in this area...so fresh tasting. The chips and salsa are very good. Salsa fresh and medium spicy just how i like it. I'll be returning here for my Mexican food fix. read more

The best, most authentic place ever!! The food is absolutely amazing, you get so much more than you actually pay for. Everyone there is so kind and genuinely want you to have a wonderful experience. read more

Finally found a Mexican restaurant in the area of Huntsville and Madison that is authentic. We had the Texas Fajita for 2 and it was outstanding. It had steak, chicken and shrimp and the seasoning was great. The guacamole dip was fresh and chips were fresh out the grease. My wife had the Fiesta Margarita, she said it was the best one yet. read more

You guys this place is so delicious very authentic we got the Molcajete for 2 people and there was so much food left over for dessert we got a Tres leches cake that literally reminded me of my grandma's cake that she made for me as a kid growing up. read more

We had great expectations!! We had heard good things about the food. Sorry to say but our expectations were quickly extinguished. The food and service were horrible. Might as well have eaten a salt shaker and I swear the margarita had absolutely no alcohol. To top it off the waiter was very rude to my wife. Sad to say we will not be back. read more

LAST NIGHT WAS MY FIRST AND LAST TIME AT THIS PLACE. If only I could give this NO STARS. I only went here because of the rating on Yelp smh. I ordered the California Burrito and refried beans and WASTED MY MONEY. The beans were mushy and nothing like any refried beans I've ever had, and the burrito was HARD. The whole thing was OVERCOOKED , the shrimp, beef, and chicken were TOUGH. I didn't finish any of it. I just threw it away. I'll stick to the 2 Mexican restaurants I'm use to cause this place ain't it!!! read more

Come try the new patio!! It was so nice to have a wonderful meal and margaritas outside on their new outdoor patio. Quickly becoming our new neighborhood restaurant!!! read more

Great new Mexican restaurant! Wasn't a fan of the bar that was there before. Service was fast and super friendly. Nice seating options. Food was soooo good. Guac was on point! Great atmosphere. Lots of outdoor seating which will be fun in the spring and summer. Can't wait to go back. Might be our new fave! The coupons brought us here, the service and food are gonna make us stay! And the margaritas are fantastic! read more

This place just puts all the others to shame. The food had so much flavor and the servings were plentiful. Service was good and bar service was a little slow. I have recommended this place to all my friends. Each entree is unique and has it's own flavor. I have yet to try the desserts. read more

Best cheese dip I have ever had. Great food and fast service. Very open floor plan for distancing. Very clean. Will go back.

Great food and excellent service. Their margaritas are good too! We will definitely be back. Nice change up for the Mexican restaurants in the area! read more

I love Mexican food and this is as good as it gets! The beef in the El Colorado was perfectly cooked with no fat or gristle. Everything was beautifully plated, fresh, and warm. The decorating inside and out are far from what they could be, but I didn't go there for scenery. No doubt as to authenticity considering the crowd on Sunday evening was 90-percent or more Hispanic. So Rosie's is good food. I've enjoyed many meals at El Coyote and Las Trojas, but El Molcajete is definitely my favorite despite the strip-mall appearance. read more

Sat outside on the covered porch and had a pineapple margarita, bean dip and nachos. Everything was great.