El Molcajete

Delicious food. Great margaritas!! 🍹 Me and husband had a wonderful lunch 😌 ☺️

Cool spot for a beer and some tacos. Bartenders are kind and service is always excellent. The Burrito with everything is definitely filling. Cozy place, if you’re in the Soundview area, check it out.

I approve everything, I came with my family on a Friday, September 6 2024, a karaoke night. I don’t usually order anything but a torta or a cemita, those just have something that gets me, they always so good. But today as I went in, my brother specifically got buffalo wings and he asked all of us if we wanted some to try, we all took one (by we all I mean me and my family) as soon as I take a bite of the wing, I did not approve. I loved everything I’ve tried from my family’s plates, but the buffalo wings. I liked everything and I enjoyed it awesomely as I bet everyone did too. All I will say is that the buffalo wings should be getting improved. Besides that, everything was fine, staff are kind, friendly and patient.

This place have great food , tasty and delicious . They frozen margaritas are awesome , the tacos and the quesadillas delicious ,

Grabbed food for takeout. Got the guacamole, I got the fajita mixta, and my friend got the tacos vegeterianos.... Good food and quantity for a great price. Good value spot.

It can be hard to find good vegetarian in Soundview, but El Molcajete has great choices for everyone. As soon as they brought the salsa (fresh and watery, not like Pace Chunky from a jar) I knew this was going to be good. I got the vegetable tacos and queso asada tacos and both were fresh and delicious with real vegetables like broccoli, carrots, string beans, and I think some cactus. Really tasty. My brother got something that looked like a round sandwich with beef tongue in it and reported that it was also excellent and a bit spicy (in a good way). We will definitely be going back!

Amazing food, the BEST horchata i’ve ever had. I ate Garlic Shrimp with rice and beans. If I lived closer i’d visit repeatedly !

Food taste delicious authentic

Molcajete seemed like a wise choice. Not because these folks were featured in The New York Times- because to me, that means nothing unless your food is out of this world. But because I'd gotten an urge for shrimp tacos and this was convenient as I caught up with errands underneath the L on a Friday. Guess what? A lot has changed since Molcajete was first heralded 7 years ago by the NYT as that BX diamond in the rough Mexican restaurant. Good luck finding parking because it's mayhem in this area weaving in and out of traffic. Just phone your order for pick up. Molcajete has bright color walls, lots of seating and Mexican music in the background to add even more of a vibrant feel. Carolina ran up my order and when I noticed the $16 price tag for 3 shrimp tacos, my eyes bulged. All I thought was, "these better be delicious and packed real good with shrimp". No and no. And with chopped up shrimp pieces no less. My 3 tacos were ridiculously overstuffed with lettuce+tomatoes+onions. But, it seemed like these folks used 1 large shrimp and chopped it in 4 pieces. I can't even. Mom's steak quesadilla also had small pieces of protein instead of bigger strips I'm used to seeing at other Mexican restnts. Horchata was off and my Nopal salad had vinegar for crying out loud. Whatever happened to traditional freshly squeezed lime juice??? I can't. Listen, I support any Bronx business through and through- even giving them a 2nd chance to redeem themselves. But I will call a spade a spade- and to me this isn't it.

It was such a cute place and the food was good. Was in the area and decided to check it out. The staff was ni e and the food was really good. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Hole in the wall Mexican spot in a shady hood (Soundview) that has extremely authentic food. The menu is fairly large, but a lot of it is in spanish. I got a smoothie and 2 tacos (chicken and beef) and I was very impressed. Complimentary chips and salsa, but the chips were very stale The place is a little outdated, but the people were very friendly. They were not the most attentive however, and I didn't get my water refilled the entire time I was there *Pro-tip* Do not drive here, there is absolutely no parking anywhere around the place Bib Gourmand 2018 8

amazing chicken enchiladas, better than what we had on our recent trip to mexico. i can see why the place has a michelin star plaque.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. My coworkers and I come here on a weekly basis to eat the amazing food here. I've only tried the tacos, but the they are so good! The service here can be a bit slow during lunch since there is only one waitress, so if you're in a rush, make sure to ask for the check ASAP. However, the anticipation is WORTH IT. I really like the pollo asado tacos as well as the carnitas (although I'm sure EVERY taco here is delicious). The meat in the carnitas is soooo soft; a bit fatty, but IT REALLY HITS THE SPOT when you've been sitting in an office for 5 hours!!! Some of the tacos say $3.50 in price, but if you order them with everything on it (sour cream, tomatos, lettuce, etc.), they come out to $4.00 on the bill. All in all, if you are in the area, I would DEFINITELY give this place a try.

We decided to try this Mexican place after seeing it mentioned in NYT. The tacos are a little pricey if you're used to taco truck prices but everything we got was excellent! Go for the cabeza, barbacoa or suadero.

I walked by El Molcajete and had to stop in. Awesome menu. Everything was flavorful and absolutely tasty. The staff are extremely attentive and kind and they're very good at giving recommendations. Once you go here, you will find yourself coming back over and over again.

Not gonna lie, the food here is amazing but terrible customer service. Management needs to do better

This restaurant used to be so good, no idea what happened to it, still same owners. Last time i order food i asked for the mole , i was served 2 chicken wings and a small or i think it was half of a thigh. So basically i only paid for mole sauce rice beans and tortillas, then i decided to give it a second chance, i order a "cemita" I ordered over the phone and when i get there the cashier/server was to busy talking to a costumer while charging me she gave me less change , but I didn't say anything. When i got home and unwrapped my food, it's not what i had ordered, it was a sandwich, and it was a disgusting one, with a small piece of chicken barely covered half of the bread ! Never again!!

The food here was excellent. The staff, although not everyone was fluent in English, was very helpful. I loved my pork and chicken torta. The fries were crinkle and fried crispy like I love it.

Food great but waitresses are rude. Gave them the benefit of the doubt. Went there three times during the year. Each time the servers were sour-faced. One even argued when I pointed out she brought the wrong flavored soda. Now I go to Vista Hermosa nearby. Food not as great but still very, very good (especially Oaxacan tamales) and they have super nice people there.

Had the lengua, salted beef, and goat tacos all of which were amazing though the lengua was my favorite. My sweetie had the enchiladas with red sauce and rice and beans. And my two-year-old enjoyed the quac and chips. Relaxed service but we were in no rush and it gave us a chance to chat with folks in the restaurant and enjoy a couple beers with our delicious food. Reasonably priced, generous portions and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is HUGE, so I can't wait to come back and work my way through it. Also, a gentleman at a neighboring table ran out and got my kid a Hello Kitty balloon so she was over the moon with excitement.

I come here all of the time! I enjoy their burritos and the tacos and let me not forget the Micheladas. I haven't step too far into the menu but I know by the looks of the guest, that I wouldnt be disappointed.

Worst restaurant EVER! I went with my family and the staff were very rude. The girls there were acting as if we were eating there for free. Horrible attitude. I will NEVER spend my money in this place.

The food is great, one of the best Mexican restaurants in NYC, the service wasn't so good tho. La comida esta muy buena, pero el servicio deja mucho que desear, no son muy amables.

Not very friendly at all unless your Caucasian or Latino. I only come for good Mexican food. I literally have to ask for every thing just to eat my food down to the fork and knife SMH! And the check they never come back one they drop the food off. But I see every one else around me getting great service. I'll be back when I'm craving this again tho. Really suck cause I would come back more often if they were nice to me.

The food here is tasty, definitely worth a try and I wasn't disappointed. There are a few sit down places in the area but this is a little jewel. The service was good and the food was solid. You get a lot so be prepared. Stretch, wear the stretchy pants, bring a friend...it's good though.

Never again their food was not good the rice looked mushy and bland with peas and carrots and the beans horrible I say fire the chef ..I would never cheat on my favorite restaurant again.

We knew of the restaurant a month or so before The Times article this past Wednesday..We were planning to try it and they were right..The goat tacos were scrumptious..though the pozole was a little salty for my taste, it was very good...Shrimp cocktail was excellent...Jamaica grande to wash the tacos down.. And the flan..Mexican flan is different from Puerto Rican flan..Mexican flan is like creamy jello..and quite good. Prices right and very friendly and knowledgeable waitress.

Read the NY Times review and decided to check this place out. Yes, the suadero and barbacoa tacos both had an amazing amount of very tender filling--easily 4 or 5 times your typical taco. The suadero was, as the review promised, rich--but it was a bit too rich=fatty for me. In addition, both meats had heavy flavors that needed something acid to lighten them up. Neither of the chili sauces did the trick. I asked for some lime--not a fan of the lemon slices provided--but was told they didn't have any. Huh? Refried beans and rice were ok. Will say that liked the guac a lot and the accompanying tortilla chips were fine enough. As for service, verrry slowwwww.

This was one of my best Mexican restaurant after I had bad . Bad experience at restaurant nearby.. I was order food 5 days and always had a problem with something maybe because the cooks get drunk .. one night I was tire worked 10 hours a day I ordered food and I found a piece of nail dirty nail in my quesadilla and the wort this thing was that I was chewing the food it was in my mouth I call them and they give me a wrong managers number I have pictures but is disgusting to show but I will later..and the girls always talking shit about customer behind the counter

I just to order over $60 on food all the time but last night They refused to take my order over phone because customer service said that, (if you're not in their system they couldn't take orders any more over the phone!!) That's really crazy!! If you guy's don't take order over phone then just block you restaurant phone for incoming calls that's all, but don't play around with customers that doesn't look good for you business you're losing customers this way.

I've moved on to platters and salads. This is where I go for a really good dinner (order in/take out). Eat here!!!!

best tacos of lengua forget about authentic this tacos are the real deal

Probably the worst Mexican food restaurant I've ever eaten at, the enchiladas were disgusting and what's even worse is that I found a hair in one of them I literally wanted to throw up then and there. Don't waste your money here. I'm only giving this place 2 stars because our waitress was very attentive.

The best Mexican food ever, theres other Mexicans rest around the area but nothing compares to this one , all the food taste super good no complains, if I order by phone they sent a can of soda or 2 depends of the total . I love the cemita de carnitas, love the fried beans when I order grilled chicken , the chicken is so juicy ,the seasoning good and the dish is huge . My number one Mexican restaurant in the area.

Great food and great service. Can't ask for much more. And oh yeah, great prices. The place is underneath a train line so if the door is open, it can be a bit loud

Don't never get my order right and never speak no ENGLISH! Just called and they said they don't deliver and I'm just down the block from them and they delivered to me yesterday. Smh don't buy. Always a issue!!

Agree with the last post, excellent Mexican food!! The carnitas were delicious and moist, very authentic. Atmosphere was very inviting and staff was attentive. Would definitively return.