Food 5/5 First time here, ordered the steak burrito,…read moreliterally in awe. The burrito was insanely flavorful. Good portion, comes with shredded lettuce and tomatoes (not a salad). Service 4/5 I did not dine in. This rating is based on the pickup experience. Had to wait 5-7 minutes for someone to come out to the front desk to give me my food. I assume they were still setting up because I ordered right when they opened. Ambiance 5/5 Hole in the wall place, but it's as authentic as it gets.

I was passing through the area and stopped in for dinner. Nice place, well lit store front with…read morevery friendly staff. It was early evening around 6:30pm and no one was in the restaurant. I was seated quickly and give a menu. I was disappointed that they do not provide complimentary chips and salsa as many other Mexican restaurants do in the area. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. The order has 5 well stuffed enchiladas but only comes with rice, no beans. The mole sauce was good however, the shredded chicken was tough and difficult to chew. I might go back to try something else but no chips and salsa is a deal breaker. By the way, the meal was very affordable but they do charge an extra 4% if you use a credit card.

I liked the food here fine but in an area with so many good Mexican options, El Molcajete doesn't…read moretop the list for me, especially with another restaurant close by with a similar menu that I'm partial to and find to be better. The Mex/Tex-Mex menu is plenty diverse, and the combination platter is a good deal if you'd like to try several things. Our steak was cooked medium rare as requested. I was disappointed by the horchata which tasted and looked artificial and syrupy; the texture and flavor were both off. The decor is quite cute and charming. 3.5.

Great food. Great service. And a byob definitely helps the cost too. We will definitely come back.read more

Very fresh and muy authentico. Dine in is the way to go, portions are very generous, the food is…read morefresh and tasty, and service is friendly. Take-out is great too, but compared to what they can fit in takeout container, it seems the dine-in platters are just nicer and more appealing. Everything is fresh, guacamole is made to order, and the chips are fresh fried with just the right amount of salt. Burritos were big, and they come two to an order, so you will have lunch the next day. I'm still trying to get the weekend tamales, but I never get there early enough before they run out!

Great service, clean and great food. All the employees were super nice, portions were huge. Dine in…read moreexperience was very nice, seats are hidden away on the other side of the restaurant. Fresh chips and guac are a must.

Bloomingdale, NJ - this place is a favorite of the locals and among my top 3 Mexican restaurants in…read morethe area, but is the one we like to dine in at the most because the food is always good, it's homey, and the people are very sweet. I'm always psyched for the salsa here and could probably polish off a whole basket of tortilla chips by myself with it. It's got just the right amount of mild kick. You're given a complimentary cheesy tortilla as an appetizer as well. We often get the queso derretido con chorizo appetizer, a combo platter of some sort, and I'm a fan of their paella as well, which is stuffed to the brim with chicken, chorizo, and seafood. They serve up a complimentary dessert of banana & honey chimichanga at the end which is yummy. The prices have gone up a fair bit in the last couple of years, and they do charge 4% for credit card payment (an increasingly common practice that's anathema to someone who hates carrying cash like me), so I was tempted to take away a star. But in light of our overall great experiences here, always satisfying meals, excellent and friendly service (shoutout to Fabian), not to mention the freebies they throw in, a 5-star rating is still justified.

Parking. Staff very attentive. Nice ambiance. Food was okay. They give you a free cheese quesadilla…read moreand dessert. I ordered the combo; taco was an american taco which was not my favorite but the chile relleno was really good.

Ordered here for lunch recently. We got the al pastor burrito, tacos dorados with potato and…read moreregular tacos with steak. The flavors were sub-par. My husband had a bad stomachache after the tacos. He said the steak/beef was very fatty and chewy. The burrito was okay but the meat was not al pastor - it was more of a chewy carnitas. Not my favorite mexican food spot.

Dining area Doesn't meet expectations for taste. Food was…read moremicrowaved Truly disappointed

Had a pleasant experience here today. It was my first time trying this spot and I'm happy I found…read moreit! I got a beef burrito (no pico de gallo or sour cream, added salsa verde). It was sooo good and a large portion. Very flavorful and the salsa verde added the perfect amount of spice. My boyfriend got the birria tacos. He has come here a few times and said they weren't has good as they consistently were in the past, but the sauce to dip in was delicious. Clean inside and quick service. Lots of different menu options as well. Definitely would come back.

Cozy, multi latina cuisine spot that provides welcoming service, warm atmosphere and stellar…read moredishes! They are BYOB which is nice they provide chilled glassware. Clean and minimal wait times. Their pastor tacos are great! Heartily filled! Tried their chicharron ceviche which tasted like a summer beach treat! One of the best spots in the neighborhood! Their flan is creamy sweet heaven, churros with ice cream is perfectly sweet crispy and custard filled. Their spaghetti with green sauce is my fav!

The complimentary chips and salsa are exactly what you want while enjoying a cold beverage--like a…read morecold beer or a michelada. The michelada is served in a tajin-rimmed glass with ice. Alongside, a pitcher of the remaining cocktail to top off your glass as needed. For a starter, order some guacamole--it's loaded with big chunks of fresh avocado. I made a note to try the chilaquiles next time. For an entree you can't go wrong with the Chamorro plate. A fall apart pork shank, that is slowly braised in a rich ancho chile sauce. The pickled onions and jalapeños balanced it out perfectly. I would order a side of tortillas to make tacos, or you can simply enjoy with the rice and refried beans on the plate. I asked for some "hot" salsa, it reminded me of salsa guajillo (not spicy, but very flavorful), and it was great on everything! The staff is very friendly. Definitely stop by if you are craving some Mexican food.

We came in for dinner with a group and the food overall was good. The service was slow, even…read moregetting a water refill was a long wait. We ordered the molcajete, which is the best dish we ordered since it came with chicken, beef, chorizo and shrimp. I also ordered the chimichanga with shrimp, which was good flavor wise. One thing we ordered was the carne asada medium, but when it first came out, it was overcooked and dry, so we asked for a new one which also came out well done but it at least had juices in it, so rather than try a third time, we just ate it, and it wasn't the worst steak we ever had because that title belongs to Punta Morada is Islamorada. Drinks we ordered were margaritas and mojitos, which were good sizes and strong. This place is a decent spot overall.

This place has Excellent Mexican food, good portions and very friendly staff. We love the shrimp…read morequesadillas

Stopped by this spot again while we were on a walk. Ordered the food to go. One thing I will say is…read morea plus is that the food was cooked fresh so we did have to wait a bit. The person working greeted us as soon as we walked in and was very courteous. I had never seen a quesadilla the way they made theirs but it was still pretty good. I still think the food could be more flavorful but the sauces helped. Wasn't a fan of the rice but it did have veggies in it. Decent portion for the price. You can eat in or take out. Only street parking. Cute photo op backgrounds.

Quesabirrias 10/10, super delicious! It is a very clean place with great atmosphere and amazing…read moreservice. I will love to come back

I stopped into this Mexican spot on a whim and was so pleasantly surprised! From the moment I…read morewalked in, I was warmly greeted and made to feel right at home. I ordered three al pastor tacos, and wow--they were packed with flavor, and absolutely delicious! Needless to say, I left happy and already looking forward to my next visit. I'll definitely be back!