Los Molcajetes D.E.D.O — Restaurant in Puerto Morelos

Well, that was an amusing time at Los Molcajetes (which means “mortar and pestle” by the way).

First of all – the food was all very tasty. Friendly server, named Jesus. We were the only customers at 3:30 pm on a Tuesday. We asked Jesus to turn the music softer and he readily complied.

Now the amusements. The menu leans Mediterranean. Kabobs, hummus, baba ganush we know about. But for the items we didn’t know about, the menu didn’t say much – a list of ingredients but severely lacking in an actual description.

For example – we ordered Shawuarma (chicken) to share. It has a long list of ingredients, and it came with three side dishes as well. That sounded like a lot of food – better to share.

Los Molcajetes offers two-for-one margaritas and mojitos all day, so my husband was entertained while we waited for food. I tried the “flavored water”. I chose “mango”. The mojito was average - pretty obvious that Jesus was filling in as bartender at 3 in the afternoon. The mango water was on the sour side but acceptable.

20 minutes later, the sharwuarma arrived. All the listed ingredients were rolled into one soft pita, looking very much like a burrito. Surprise - it arrived with a small cup of Mediterranean salad and a small cup of French fries.

Jesus explained that the other sides would be coming and he asked which ones we wanted. Turns out, we could only have two of the three choices. It would be helpful if the menu said “Choose 2”.

We quizzed Jesus on what the “jocoque” was. A “dip of fruit” was the answer. That sounded interesting - and different than anything we’d ever had before. So we ordered the jocoque and the baba ganush (one of my favorites).

To pass the time, we looked at the décor which showed the care someone had put into it. Nicely decorated. Against the north wall, there are tables with sofas on one side and ottomans on the other. Each of those tables has a box completely enclosing the legs. We discussed how in the world one would sit at the tables with nowhere to put your feet.

“Later” for the side dishes turned into 30 minutes more. We were done eating the shawaurma burrito (very tasty), the salad (also tasty) and the fries (nicely crisp) by then. At which point we asked for tortilla chips to go with the two dips.

Since guacamole is on the menu, we figured tortilla chips would be an easy request. Jesus did ask if we wanted wheat or corn. We chose corn, as better for my gluten-free eating.

Two women customers came in then. One of them had tried her favorite song at karaoke the night before and wanted a second chance at getting it right. So she sang - for us and her friend. At least she sang in tune. And she seemed pleased with her rendition.

My husband ordered a second mojito. This one was made by the regular bartender and it showed. Nice flavors, well balanced. Ten minutes went by and still no chips. Eventually, soft tortillas arrived in a steamer basket. Not chips. Can’t tell you if they have chips to go with guacamole, but they don’t to serve them with the other dips.

The jocoque is a yogurt-based dip with no fruit flavor we could detect. Not as cucumber-flavored as a tzatziki-yogurt dip, either. But the flavor was pleasant. We’d recommend it.

The baba ganush was darker than we’ve had before but quite flavorful. We’d recommend it, as well.

The chicken sharwaurma really wasn’t enough to share. It makes a good sandwich for one person. So we were still hungry and wanted the tangerine flan listed on the menu for dessert. Unfortunately, tangerine flan was not available. Jesus explained that it takes two weeks to make (or two weeks to order? Unclear in the explanation in English.)

Altogether, the outing to explore the new Molcajetes restaurant and karaoke bar was entertaining. If you’re going for a meal, we’d recommend you stay relaxed and allow at least 90 minutes. You might want to wait until after 4:30pm to get...

Don't let the modest location and simple décor fool you - this hidden gem serves the most authentic and delicious Mexican food we've found in Quintana Roo. The house specialty, Molcajetes, is absolutely extraordinary - the flavors are out of this world. While the restaurant might not catch your eye from the outside, the food will absolutely blow you away. This is truly a case of substance over style, and we're already planning our next visit. If you're looking for incredible Mexican cuisine and don't mind trading fancy ambiance for outstanding food, you won't be...

Honestamente yo vivo aka en cancun y me gusta probar experiencia culinaria de los restaurantes pero no soy de publicar el contenido si me gusta o no yo fui a este restaurante una vez todo bien y decidí regresar pero ayer. 27 de abril 2025 fui de nuevo ami me gusta el molcajete de mariscos y la última vez que lo probé estaba rico pero ahora que fui estaba terrible es sabor el sabor orrible. I de beber me pedí un aperol sprits y estaba feo como si le uviesen puesto camapari a mi me encantan el aperol y a este sabía feo como si no lo uviesen preparado cono se dva y además estaba flat. Yo no quise decir nada pero me decepcionó ya nunca más buelvo a ir este lugar no se los recomiendo los meseros son muy X. Y el Barman pistiando y fumando bueno si es el dueño no hay px pero si no le dá mela fama al lugar no Genera confianza. A y los frijoles charros se les olvida pero en el menú re ofrecen frijoles charros y le digo al mesero si los frijoles charos a que horas te lo cervian o eran para llevar poque hasta pedí la cuenta y no llegaban. Ahí ba lo bueno el mesero me trajo los frijoles según charos porque de tanto que espere le dije me hor que me los pudiera poner para llevar. O sorpresa abro el plato de frijoles charros según solo harán frijoles negras con caldo. QUE DESEPCION MEJOR BUSQUEN OTRO...