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    El Molcajetes

    3.4 (118 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The beef burrito and chicken flautas  everything had great flavor, came out fresh and fast! Great service!

    Great service and great food! So glad we stopped here on our mini road trip!!!!! It's a must!!!!

    Jorge C.

    Excellent food taste and great service at very affordable prices. Best Mexican family restaurant in the area.

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    Glenn V.

    Another day in the doomisphere diving home watching the people in this world move faster than the meal I'm about to partake in as I see the restaurant signage and all that remains is locating it's strip mall designation. So I got a call and it wasn't good, big surprise there, so before the waitresses came over, I held up the picture of the Azul Margherita drinky in my left hand and flashed a single finger upwards with my right and with pronounced thirsty inflection and a rather pathetic forced plastered smile in-between. A "wine based margherita" as there's no liquor license for the tequila which has fast become my little guilty pleasure in the end days. But I'm not worried because I just read about the giant aluminum spiders that are in waiting to be released and they're programmed to help us save the world from it's many years of environmental damage. Prior to pounding said beverage, I told the waitress I was Outta Here like Vladimir - nacho chips shooting out of my mouth and shots of hot sauce going in to ramp up for my Big Burrito with chicken as the Coral Reef collapses and I'm not doing anything about it. And right on cue, now there's this happy family that got seated right next to me, they may as well have been all sitting on my lap, as loud and annoying as they were. Husband, wife and kids and they're so great and their world is so great and everything is so great I hope they choke on their meals. Now I'm eating the Big Burrito in my van on the highway reflecting on my life that I can't sit for a moment to decompress my mind with a margherita with tequila which is all I really wanted. I can't sit in quiet solidarity for a Mexican dinner by myself without a call that upends my life, again - without the perfect family under two feet from my ears and brain annoying me to the point I'm refusing to remain in my seat and contemplating waiting in the parking lot. But for now, for what it's worth I'm enjoying this very delicious burrito as the Doomsday Clock keeps on tickin'.

    Beef Chimichanga and Chicken Quesadilla
    Lauren R.

    $5 beer, $5.50 margarita and food wasn't too pricey for what you get. I left stuffed and with leftovers. The employees are very friendly and the service is quick. I love how the restaurant is decorated, it's very cute. I look forward to coming back.

    Alan P.

    El Molcajetes is a family-owned and operated mexican restaurant located in Palmetto, FL. We offer a variety of dishes, from traditional favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and burritos, to our signature molcajetes, which are sizzling stone bowls filled with meat, cheese, and sauce. Our food is made with fresh ingredients and authentic spices, and we have options for everyone, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and kids.

    a menu for mexican cuisine
    Lo K.

    First of all we were invited to dinner by someone who has been a few times so we tagged along. I purposely didn't read any reviews prior to going in. It is a very small and authentic looking restaurant that at one time was probably a great place to eat. The service was OK and one of the servers was rude to one of the members in our party. Our server never came back and asked if we would like more water so my friend asked another server. Her response was, " Do I look like your server!" And walked off. I have never been to a Mexican restaurant that did not have margaritas.... That should have been a red flag. It was not the best Mexican I have had but definitely not the worst. The beans and the salsa definitely came out of a can. The salsa tasted like unseasoned tomato sauce. The fajitas were very tasty and I was happy to have the shrimp cooked properly. All of the seats were filled before we left. I felt bad for the people that were standing there waiting because none of the employees went over to speak to them so they wound up leaving after about 15 minutes. At least I tried it.

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    Watch your bill if you eat here!! We questioned the price of a kids drink of $4.49 for our granddaughter who shared a meal with her mom, their response was "she got a refill" we said I thought refills were free, any other time we have been here to eat refills have been free, she said nothing. We get in the car where we look up the menu to find out fountain drinks are free if you buy a kids meal and an adults drink is only $3.49 for a fountain unlimited refills! In fact I don't see a coke there for $4.49. The food itself is not bad but if I have to watch my bill and be treated as if I am dumb am not spending my money here

    Birria Taco Platter
    Deisa M.

    Food was very delicious/flavorful and that's what would bring me back. But the service was very slow and we had to ask several time for water refills, our check, etc.

    Appetizers portion chicken quesadilla
    Cassie D.

    Good Mexican food and fairly fast service! This is super close to my parents new neighborhood so we came to check it out one Friday evening. Worth noting- it's beer/wine only, no liquor so no margaritas. I tried the sangria and I honestly couldn't drink it, it was like straight grape juice or sugar wine. However if you are good with a beer or soft drink, you are set! The queso was good, the salsa was very fresh and chips obviously homemade. My mom and I both had quesadillas (one spinach and one chicken) and my dad had the enchiladas. Everything was really good, Fresh, hot and fairly priced! We would definitely come back when we are in the mood for a quick Mexican dinner.

    Fajita Salad Specialty
    Olivia G.

    Service was quick especially for our party of 7. The decorations are so cute! Food is average for a Mexican restaurant, nothing special. The portions of guac and sour cream were a little small. Fajita Steak was really good.

    Chicken fajitas with light peppers
    Jessica L.

    This place was great! The customer service was great. We got multiple rounds of drinks and they delivered them all, quickly. We had cheese enchiladas, carne Asada, chicken fajitas, shrimp, a side of guac, all with tortillas, chips, salsa, 2 sides of chicken enchiladas, beans and rice. 2 Coronas, 2 Miller lites, 2 "wine margaritas" (they don't serve liquor), and 2 sangrias. All of that and our bill was $120.00. Delish!

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    Amazing Mexican food. Always tasty. The ambiance is colorful. Friendly staff. They have the best Mexican food I have ever tried.

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    Won't give you napkins when there's three people at the table they'll give you one this place is very bad and there's not too much waiters

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    Food is great and good service. Had the Fijita and they where awesome. The ambiance was very good.

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    Food was pretty good, service was good. Prices were pretty good. Was very busy and location is close.

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    Very good food in a nice setting. Been going there for several years, and never had s bad meal

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    Yummy and consistent. They always have a great selection and food is the Mexican dishes we have been waiting for in Florida.

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