El Molcajete

I’m not sure how I’ve put off reviewing this place for so long. I used to eat here 3 times a week when I was working down the street.
The Al Pastor is some of the best around whether it be a taco, gordita, taco salad, burrito, etc. The carne asada is also good quality meat with great flavor. The restaurant is full service and also serve alcohol.

I was very impressed with the food here. The taco salad was the best I ever had. The salad shell was homemade and amazing. The chicken was seasoned so good, the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, beans and rice were delicious. Rice was very fluffy and loved the flavor! My husband got the steak and cheese chimichanga. He was impressed it was not as greasy as others hes tried and steak was seasoned well. He tried the quessadillas too which he said were not cooked enough which is why it lost a star. The horchata was really good too. We will definitely return. I did have one other complaint i noticed one of the employees were parked on the side of the lot and the car made it impossible for anybody to pull into the handicapped spot. I saw the employee go to her car that is how i know it was the employees car.

I had to wait for over 30 minutes for a torta and a burrito! A little ridiculous. Someone dining in got their food before I did yet arrived after me!

This is, by far, is one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. The sopes were delicious. When we are in this area next, we will definitely eat here again.

I’ve been using Los Burritos Mexicanos in Lombard as my standard for expectations of a Mexican restaurant for years now. But after the recommendation by one of my sales kids I decided to give it a shot because I love exploring new taco spots. I got the steak burrito and some guacamole and after the first bite of each a new king was crowned! Can’t wait to come back again to try something else from the menu!

Okay, this place was average. Tacos were pretty small, but the steak was good quality. The chips and salsa were good, which were free if you eat in. The horchata rice water was perfect and not too sweet. The rice was real good and flavorful and beans were okay. My husband had a torta which he said was also smaller than most places. Overall not a bad experience, but nothing memorable. Probably won’t be back as there are other real good Mexican place not too far away!

Best Mexican food in the Plainfield area. Tacos, burritos and tortas are great. Food is always fresh and fast.

No meat in burrito. All lettuce and beans!!! I will not be back and I would tell anyone I know to stay away if you like meat in your burrito. This was more like a bean burrito then a steak one. Upsetting.

Pretty good, quick service, but some things are overpriced, for example: $ 8.99 for three SMALL chicken flautas is sorta limp. My young daughter had them for her meal and finished it all. Tacos were $ 2.25 each.
I will say the horchata is very good! They have some authentic tacos and the menu is quite large, but for the price I guess I expect more. Overall, it is good for carryouts.

Very nice staff. Excellent food. Great prices! A++ definitely a place to check out if you want true authentic Mexican food. Ingredients were fresh, and portion sizes are great for the price. Wish they were open a little later on weekdays but still worth it if you can get there before closing time.

I have been here half a dozen times or so and have never been disappointed. Very casual… food is good as are the prices.

I wouldn’t even give a star if I had that option.
Let’s face it, Plainfield is not much for authentic Mexican food but this place was awful.
I’ll start from the beginning, placed my order over phone, went over the entire order twice. Order was almost $ 30 for a chicken burrito, 4 tacos, chips and salsa and small order of guacamole. Which to me is a bit high for a dive.
Came back and order was wrong. No chips and salsa and entire order of Guac just useless. All the tacos were missing items.
I called back because fortunately I am able to afford $ 30 for garbage food but to some people they work hard and it’s unfortunate to be taken advantage who work hard for their money.
Now the quality of food:
Guacamole– not that I would probably ate much of it because it was not fresh and mushy and seemed watered down.
Burrito — was small and could have used more meat.
Tacos-​were all wrong but we’re talking quality food soo steak tacos were flavorless and probably lowest grade in steak.
The pork would have been good if it was the way I paid for it to be made.
Sauces– only thing that made these tacos «good»
If you would like some suggestions for tacos in this area I would be more than happy to share. Save your money

Most of the other reviews have hit the points that I would have made. So, I’ll just summarize:
— A bit of a dive. Not dirty, but definitely not fancy.
— WAY above average food for very reasonable prices
— I think its a little bit better than Taco Diner in Bolingbrook and considerably better than Burrito Parrilla in south Naperville. Burrito is good, but really bland in comparison.
— Service is good, if not exceptionally friendly. The counter girl /​worker is more stoic than rude.
— This is my go-​to Mexican food place. If it was busier, I’d keep it a secret because its small. But I want it to succeed, so please check it out!

El Molcajete is a little bit grubby, but decent. It’s a dive that is more like a truck stop off of Route 30 than a proper restaurant. But the tables were clean, and it’ll do in the wasteland that is Plainfield and it’s perilous lack of good Mexican restaurants.
The Horchata is the best. Just perfect on the cinnamon and not too watery.
Chiles Rellenos were good, but slightly overcooked. That’s okay though, because I don’t like eggy batter.
Chips and salsa are OK. Elotes are not good, as the dish we were served was very watery. It was all corn and melted butter with very little mayo, cheese, and chili powder.
It was just us and another table occupying the place. It could have been an off night, but I have never seen many cars in the parking lot.
The service was fine. The girl working here was neither rude nor overly friendly, but I think there was a slight language barrier anyway since our orders were slightly messed up. I said «no beans,» but I got beans. His meal was supposed to come with beans & rice, but there were none.
Nothing really stood out to me. My food was OK overall, but very good considering the area and other options available. I think Taco Diner in Bolingbrook will continue to be our go-​to spot for Mexican grub.

I usually come in on weekdays. I often do carryout. Ive never had a problem with the so called «bad «waitress. Food is real good here! My latest thing is the Al pastor chimichangas! Love em. Wife enjoys the chicken burritos. Prices are more than reasonable.
The service is fine. Avoid Sat & Sun afternoons. It gets busy. They have gr8 horchata! Usually a secret indicator of authenticity! Try them out.

I just realized today I haven’t posted a review of this place. I first tried Molcajete a little over a year ago for their grand opening. I’m a steak burrito lover and I enjoy mexican food, especially small ma and pa type places. I’ve tried several mexican restaurants in the area. My opinion is Molcajete is by far the best. Fast service, decent prices, portions are big, food is delicious, friendly employees, yummy home made salsas and chips. I’ve found myself eating here a few times a month.
Since opening they have expanded their menu and now have coke fountain drinks.
Hats off to Molcajete, I love your burritos:)

I tried this place for the 1^st time about a month back, and it was good. On a recent return trip, I just happened to order the al pastor quesadillas — I can’t describe fully just how good they were. I’m not sure what they do with the pork marinate, but it’s frinkin Magic! I highly recommend giving this place a try, and definitely try the al pastor quesadillas– you won’t be sorry.

Been going here since it opened. And, as of late, the service is on a steady decline. They are constantly out of dishes. The new waitress has no concept how to take an order. And, when she does pay attention to what you ask for she’s short and rude. Is this place under new management? Or, do the owners just not care and want to coast on whatever business they can get?
It really is sad. It is the one good Mexican restaurant on this side of Joliet.

GET THE MOLCAJETE! Tried this place for the first time today. Authentic food, service was good. SALSA was amazing and the meat was so tender. The molcajete dish here is the best. Also had no problem letting me substitute lettuce for my tortillas.
Would have give them 5 stars but the chips tasted a little old and so did the rice. Had good music playing as well, Ramon Ayala. …just saying

AMAZING!!!
This is definitely without a doubt, the best taco place in the Plainfield area! If you guys want a real authentic steak taco or anything that involves steak come to this place. Their meat is tender and delicious with a great flavor. I ordered 4 tacos (2 steak, 2 marinated pork) and man were they amazing. They are not stingy on the meat may I add, tacos were loaded with meat so each bite was mouth watering. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! I hope they begin to get the business they deserve.