El Molcajete

4.6
Wonderful
2034 reviews
 $$$
(515) 964-3322   |   Visit Website

About

El Molcajete Mexican restaurant in Ankeny, Iowa is an ideal destination for those looking for traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant’s wide selection of Mexican dishes are made with traditional spices and methodologies for an authentic experience. Their food is prepared with the freshest ingredients and has been well-received by local customers. The restaurant also has a friendly and hospitable atmosphere with servers and chefs sharing their knowledge of Mexican culture. El Molcajete Mexican restaurant is sure to provide an enjoyable dining experience for those in search of a tasty and authentic Mexican meal.

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Reviews for El Molcajete

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Molly E.

Nice atmosphere. Server took drink and food orders timely. Food was served quick. Nice sized portions for food. I ordered enchiladas and chicken was tender, tasted good. Rice was a bit dry and caked together but when mixed in with beans and enchiladas was fine. Took a while to get tickets to pay but they were quite busy for a Sunday evening. All in all good food and overall experience.

JUST T.

The food was delicious. I had chix fajitas and wife had seafood burrito. It was fresh and more than we could eat at 1 sitting. SO GOOD! we also tried the flavored mojitos banana, watermelon were delicious. everything about our experience was wonderful.

Bob K.

Had a lunch at El Mocajete in Ankeny this past Friday, and it was like meals we've come to expect from here ... AWESOME. We arrived just as the noon rush was winding down, but the place was still pretty full. We were seated immediately, and within a minute, chips and two minds of salsa had arrived at the table. TAKE NOTE ... for an additional charge, you can have guacamole made fresh at your table. Our waiter arrived quickly, took our order, and before the basket of chips were gone, our meal had arrived. My wife had the Fiesta Burrito, and I had the Seafood Burrito (pictured.) Both were excellent. We've dined here many times, and have found the place clean, with the entire staff friendly. And yeah, even the restrooms were pretty clean, and if you read other reviews of mine, you know I consider this important, especially on a busy day when many people may be using the facilities. 5 stars for El Molcajete !

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Business Hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Location Map

301 E 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50021

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