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El Molcajetes

901 10th Street East, Colonial Plaza, Palmetto, FL 34221-4717
(941) 723-1333
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Ranked #20 of 38 restaurants in Palmetto
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 10 Apr 2013
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Palmetto, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Not very good or well prepared food. Food was just average at best Not at all in an inviting setting. Place was large, unattractive and just a place to eat, not dine.

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Parrish, Florida
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

We go here quite often and most of the time we are very pleased with what we get in the way of food. We on occasion have not been as pleased as some of the other times, but if we call it to their attention, it is very quickly taken care of. If you like good standard Mexican food with... More

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Sun City Center, Florida
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

they have a bunch of lunch specials at about $5-7 and food is decent but bland. needs to be spicier to be more authentically Mexican. seems that the cook makes the food for the bland average American palate rather than the authentic spicier Mexican palate. I am not Mexican, but love to eat ethnic food the way it is done... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

While the other posters have praised this place, I can say that it is good, but not close to the better mexican places in the area. In fact, you are more likely to get a better taco at Acapulco in Bradenton or Alexander Taqueria or a number of trucks in Palmetto. This place has good specials, the food is abundant... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

El Molcajetes use to be in the same building where the hall is at but has changed location to 901 10th street East its just down the road. Walked in there one time with my friends thinking it was el molcajetes and the food was "AWFUL" the service was even worse, the place had a bad smell to it, the... More

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Parrish, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

My wife and I are from Texas so we like to think we've had some good authentic Mexican. We have tried all four of the Mexican food places near 301 and 41. El Molcajetes is our favorite. We especially love the $1 enchilada night on Mondays. 3 cheese and 1 beef with the wet sauce is delicious. Highly recommended.

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Palmetto, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Bright friendly atmosphere and good Mexican fare at reasonable prices.

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Ocean City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011

Fast service, good food. Alot of choices. I always enjoy the wet buritto. Wet for lunch with our office group of 5. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

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Palmetto, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2008

Tex-Mex. Good food. New location a little more out of the way.

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Ellenton, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2008

We love El Malcajetes - they are family friendly and our son loves their food.

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