EL MOLCAJETE SHOREWOOD Menu

580 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404
  • Saturday Specials

    • Sope With Drink Saturday Special\n

      Sope with various proteins like steak, al pastor, ground beef, or vegetarian options. Comes with a choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
      $10.99
  • Traditional

    • Taco

      Served with onion and cilantro.
      $3.19
    • Taquitos

      Served with onions and cilantro.
      $1.79
    • Taco Tray

      Your choice of 20 tacos served with onions and cilantro. Include 3 can soda.
      $49.99
    • Taco Salad

      Served with rice, beans, cheese, cream, lettuce, tomato & avocado.
      $10.99
    • Quesatacos

      Order of 3 barbacoa tacos filled with cilantro, onions and cheese.
      $11.99
    • The Walking Taco

      Served with meat, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, avocado and nacho.
      $11.99
    • Burrito

      Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • Burrito Junior

      Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $9.99
    • Chimichanga

      Deep-fried burrito served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • Fritos Burrito

      Filled with fritos chips, meat, nacho cheese, cheese, lettuce, tomato.
      $10.99
    • Torta

      Served with beans, cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato.
      $10.99
    • Pambazo

      Mexican sandwich stuffed with your choice of protein. Options include various meats, seafood, or vegetables.
      $11.99
    • Huarache

      Served with beans, cheese, cream, lettuce, onions, cilantro and avocado.
      $11.10
    • Quesadilla Large

      Served on the side pico de gallo, guacamole and cream.
      $11.49
    • Gordita

      Served with beans, cheese cream, lettuce and tomato.
      $5.60
    • Sope

      Served with beans, cheese, cream, lettuce and tomato.
      $5.60
    • Nachos

      Served with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, nacho cheese & guacamole.
      $12.99
  • Platillos

    • Molcajete "The House Specialty"

      Served with steak, grilled chicken breast, Mexican sausage, pork steak, eggs, cactus and jalapeños.
      $24.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak.
      $21.99
    • Tampi Quena

      Grilled steak served with a cheese enchillada.
      $23.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken with a hint of herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Bistec A La Mexicana

      Chicken or steak Mexican style stew.
      $17.99
    • Guisado De Puerco\n

      Mexican style pork stew.\n\n\n
      $14.99
    • Milanesa\n

      Breaded chicken or steak.\n\n\n
      $14.99
    • Tres Compadres\n

      Plate combination of a taco, sope or gordita and chile relleno.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Enchiladas\n

      Steak or chicken, green or red sauce.\n\n\n
      $13.99
    • Chicken Flautas\n

      Rolled fried chicken taco.\n\n\n
      $12.99
    • Chiles Rellenos\n

      2 poblanos stuffed peppers.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Fajitas\n

      Stripped grilled meat mixed with grilled stripped onions and peppers.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Taco Dinner\n

      Served with onion and cilantro. Include 3 tacos with the same kind of meat. Combined protein for an additional charge.
      $13.09
  • Seafood Mariscos\n\n

    • Parrillada De Camarones\n

      Grilled shrimps.\n\n
      $20.99
    • Mar & Tierra\n

      Grilled steak and grilled shrimps.\n\n
      $24.99
    • Mojarra Frita\n

      Fried tilapia.\n\n
      $16.99
    • Camarones Al Gusto\n

      Choice of: a la diabla, Mexican style, al mojo de ajo, a la plancha.\n\n\n
      $18.99
    • Tilapia Fillet\n

      Choice of: a la diabla, Mexican style, al mojo de ajo.\n\n\n
      $16.99
    • Coctel De Camarones\n

      Shrimp cocktails.\n\n
      $17.99
  • Desayunos\n

    • Huevos A La Mexicana\n

      Mexican Style scrambled eggs with tomato and onions.\n\n
      $12.99
    • Huevos Rancheros\n

      Sunny side eggs with steak and covered with ranchero sauce.\n\n
      $13.99
    • Chilaquiles\n

      Fried tortilla chips topped cheese and 3 eggs. Green sauce or red sauce. Add meat for an additional charge.\n\n\n
      $11.99
    • Huevos Con Jamon\n

      Ham and eggs.\n\n\n
      $12.99
    • Huevos Con Chorizo\n

      Mexican sausage and eggs.\n\n\n
      $12.99
  • Sopas

    • Caldo De Res

      Beef soup.
      $11.49
    • Caldo De Pollo

      Chicken soup.
      $11.49
    • Pozole

      Mexican traditional soup.\n\n
      $11.49
  • Tostadas

    • Tostada De Camaron\n

      Shrimp tostada.
      $4.99
    • Tostada De Pollo

      Chicken tostada.
      $4.99
    • Tostada De Ceviche

      Crisp Tostada topped with fresh, zesty Ceviche- a coastal delicacy.
      $5.10
  • Bebidas

    • Fountain Drink

      Choice of soda; varied sizes and flavors including Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite.
      $3.50
    • Homemade Drink

      Choice of small, medium, or large homemade Mexican beverage.
      $3.50
    • Jarritos

      Bottle drink
      $3.49
    • Mexican Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $3.49
    • Mix Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $4.09
    • Can Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $1.99
  • Kid Menu

    • Kids Quesadilla

      A kid-friendly, cheesy delight - grilled to perfection
      $7.99
    • Kids 2 Piece Mini Tacos

      Two mini tacos served with a filling typically including meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, accompanied by rice and beans.
      $7.99
    • Kids Chicken Tender

      Breaded chicken tenders, typically accompanied by a mild dipping sauce.
      $7.99
    • Kids Mini Burrito

      A small flour tortilla wrapped around a filling typically including rice, beans, and cheese, tailored for younger palates.
      $7.99
  • Side Orders

    • Rice

      Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
      $2.99
    • Beans

      Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
      $2.99
    • Jalapeños Toreados

      Whole jalapeños, typically fried and seasoned with lime and salt.
      $1.50
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Creamy avocado dip with crispy tortilla chips.
      $4.99
    • Chips & Salsa

      Crispy chips paired with zesty salsa. Available in small or large sizes.
      $4.09
    • Cebollitas & Jalapenos

      Grilled onions and jalapeños, typically seasoned before grilling to enhance their natural flavors.
      $3.50
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $3.69
    • Cheese Fries With Meat

      Options like steak, chicken, chorizo, carnitas, shrimp, and more.
      $6.69
  • Desserts

    • Elote En Vaso\n

      Steamed corn combined with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of tajin, served in a convenient cup.
      $4.50
    • Flan

      Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
      $4.50
    • Churro

      Crisp golden-brown fried dough stick, dusted with cinnamon sugar
      $2.50
    • Tres Leche Cake\n

      A sponge cake soaked in a blend of three kinds of milk, typically garnished with whipped cream.
      $4.50
  • Sunday Special Only

    • Torta With A Drink Sunday Special

      Grilled beef topped with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, melted cheese, and caramelized onions, served with a roasted jalapeño.
      $10.99
  • Saturday Special Only

    • Sope Or Gordita, A Taco, A Drink Saturday Special

      A Sope or A Gordita, A Taco With A Drink
      $10.99
  • Friday Special Only

    • Chicken Enchiladas With A Drink

      A Chioce of Red Or Green Chicken Enchilada Dinner
      $10.99
  • Thursday Special Only

    • Taco Salad With A Drink Thursday Special

      Crispy tortilla bowl filled with seasoned beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and avocado slices. Comes with a drink.
      $10.99
  • Wednesday Special Only

    • Burrito With A Drink Wednesday Special

      Tender beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and refried beans wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Comes with a complimentary drink.
      $10.99
  • Tuesday Specials Only

    • Taquito Special Tuesday Only

      Four fried rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and special sauce.
      $1.79
    • Chimichanga With A Drink Tuesday Special

      Deep-fried burrito filled with chicken or beef, topped with cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. Includes a refreshing drink.
      $10.99
  • Monday Specials

    • Taquitos Special Monday Only

      Choice of Asada (Steak), Pollo (Chicken), Al Pastor (Marinated Pork), Picadillo (Ground Beef), or Carnitas (Fried Pork).
      $1.79
  • Traditional

    • Taco

      Served with onion and cilantro.
      $3.19
    • Taquitos

      Served with onions and cilantro.
      $1.79
    • Taco Tray Mix Meats

      Your choice of 20 tacos served with onions and cilantro. Include grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, 1 side of rice, 1 side of beans, and 3 can soda.
      $49.99
    • Taco Salad

      Served with rice, beans, cheese, cream, lettuce, tomato & avocado.
      $10.99
    • Quesatacos

      Order of 3 barbacoa tacos filled with cilantro, onions and cheese.
      $11.99
    • The Walking Taco

      Served with meat, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, avocado and nacho.
      $11.99
    • Burrito

      Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • Burrito Junior

      Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $9.99
    • Chimichanga

      Deep-fried burrito served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • Fritos Burrito

      Filled with fritos chips, meat, nacho cheese, cheese, lettuce, tomato.
      $10.99
    • Torta

      Served with beans, cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato.
      $10.99
    • Pambazo

      Steak, al pastor, ground beef, pork, fish, chicken, and more.
      $11.99
    • Huarache

      Served with beans, cheese, cream, lettuce, onions, cilantro and avocado.
      $11.10
    • Quesadilla Large

      Served on the side pico de gallo, guacamole and cream.
      $11.49
    • Gordita

      Served with beans, cheese cream, lettuce and tomato.
      $5.60
    • Sope

      Served with beans, cheese, cream, lettuce and tomato.
      $5.60
    • Nachos

      Served with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, nacho cheese & guacamole.
      $12.99
  • Platillos

    • Molcajete "The House Specialty"

      Served with steak, grilled chicken breast, Mexican sausage, pork steak, eggs, cactus and jalapeños.
      $24.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak.
      $21.99
    • Tampi Quena

      Grilled steak served with a cheese enchillada.
      $23.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken with a hint of herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Bistec A La Mexicana

      Chicken or steak Mexican style stew.
      $17.99
    • Guisado De Puerco\n

      Mexican style pork stew.\n\n\n
      $14.99
    • Milanesa\n

      Breaded chicken or steak.\n\n\n
      $14.99
    • Tres Compadres\n

      Plate combination of a taco, sope or gordita and chile relleno.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Enchiladas\n

      Steak or chicken, green or red sauce.\n\n\n
      $13.99
    • Chicken Flautas\n

      Rolled fried chicken taco.\n\n\n
      $12.99
    • Chiles Rellenos\n

      2 poblanos stuffed peppers.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Fajitas\n

      Stripped grilled meat mixed with grilled stripped onions and peppers.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Taco Dinner (Mix Meats)

      Served with onion and cilantro. Include 3 tacos with the same kind of meat. Mix protein for an additional charge.
      $13.09
    • Taco Dinner

      Served with onion and cilantro. Include 3 tacos with the same kind of meat.
      $13.09
  • Seafood Mariscos\n\n

    • Parrillada De Camarones\n

      Grilled shrimps.\n\n
      $20.99
    • Mar & Tierra\n

      Grilled steak and grilled shrimps.\n\n
      $24.99
    • Mojarra Frita\n

      Fried tilapia.\n\n
      $16.99
    • Camarones Al Gusto\n

      Choice of: a la diabla, Mexican style, al mojo de ajo, a la plancha.\n\n\n
      $18.99
    • Tilapia Fillet\n

      Choice of: a la diabla, Mexican style, al mojo de ajo.\n\n\n
      $16.99
    • Coctel De Camarones\n

      Shrimp cocktails.\n\n
      $17.99
  • Desayunos\n

    • Huevos A La Mexicana\n

      Mexican Style scrambled eggs with tomato and onions.\n\n
      $12.99
    • Huevos Rancheros\n

      Sunny side eggs with steak and covered with ranchero sauce.\n\n
      $13.99
    • Chilaquiles\n

      Fried tortilla chips topped cheese and 3 eggs. Green sauce or red sauce. Add meat for an additional charge.\n\n\n
      $11.99
    • Huevos Con Jamon\n

      Ham and eggs.\n\n\n
      $12.99
    • Huevos Con Chorizo\n

      Mexican sausage and eggs.\n\n\n
      $12.99
  • Sopas

    • Caldo De Res

      Beef soup.
      $11.49
    • Caldo De Pollo

      Chicken soup.
      $11.49
    • Pozole

      Mexican traditional soup.\n\n
      $11.49
  • Tostadas

    • Tostada De Camaron\n

      Shrimp tostada.
      $4.99
    • Tostada De Pollo

      Chicken tostada.
      $4.99
    • Tostada De Ceviche

      Crisp Tostada topped with fresh, zesty Ceviche- a coastal delicacy.
      $5.10
  • Bebidas

    • Fountain Drink

      $3.50
    • Homemade Drink

      Various size options: Small, Medium, Large.
      $3.50
    • Jarritos

      Bottle drink
      $3.49
    • Mexican Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $3.49
    • Mix Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $4.09
    • Can Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $1.99
  • Kid Menu

    • Kids Quesadilla

      Cheesy tortilla with choice of sides: fries or rice and beans.
      $7.99
    • Kids 2 Piece Mini Tacos

      Two mini tacos filled with meat, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, typically includes rice and beans.
      $7.99
    • Kids Chicken Tender

      Breaded chicken, typically accompanied by a mild dipping sauce, designed for a child's palate.
      $7.99
    • Kids Mini Burrito

      A small flour tortilla filled with a blend of beans, cheese, and typically includes rice, catering specifically to younger palates.
      $7.99
  • Side Orders

    • Rice

      Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
      $2.99
    • Beans

      Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
      $2.99
    • Jalapeños Toreados

      Jalapeños toreados typically consist of whole jalapeños, deep-fried or grilled, and seasoned with lime and salt.
      $1.50
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Creamy avocados served with crispy tortilla chips. Available in small or large.
      $4.99
    • Chips & Salsa

      Crispy tortilla chips with fresh tomato salsa. Available in small or large sizes.
      $4.09
    • Cebollitas & Jalapenos

      Grilled onions and jalapeños, typically seasoned to enhance their natural flavors.
      $3.50
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $3.69
    • Cheese Fries With Meat

      Cheese-smothered fries topped with your choice of protein, including options like steak, chicken, sausage, or shrimp.
      $6.69
  • Desserts

    • Elote En Vaso\n

      Steamed corn combined with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of tajin, served in a convenient cup.
      $4.50
    • Churro

      Crisp golden-brown fried dough stick, dusted with cinnamon sugar
      $2.50
    • Flan

      Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
      $4.50
  • Tuesday Specials

    • Chimichanga With Drink Tuesday Special\n

      ### Tuesday Specials\n\n**Chimichanga with Drink Tuesday Special**\nProtein options include steak, al pastor, ground beef, crackling pork, beef brain, and more. Served with a choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
      $10.99
    • Taquitos Tuesday Special\n

      Crispy rolled tortilla filled with a choice of steak, chicken, marinated pork, ground beef, or fried pork.
      $1.79
  • Traditional

    • Taco

      Served with onion and cilantro.
      $3.19
    • Taquitos

      Served with onions and cilantro.
      $1.79
    • Taco Tray

      Your choice of 20 tacos served with onions and cilantro. Include 3 can soda.
      $49.99
    • Taco Salad

      Served with rice, beans, cheese, cream, lettuce, tomato & avocado.
      $10.99
    • Quesatacos

      Order of 3 barbacoa tacos filled with cilantro, onions and cheese.
      $11.99
    • The Walking Taco

      Served with meat, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, avocado and nacho.
      $11.99
    • Burrito

      Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • Burrito Junior

      Served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $9.99
    • Chimichanga

      Deep-fried burrito served with beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.99
    • Fritos Burrito

      Filled with fritos chips, meat, nacho cheese, cheese, lettuce, tomato.
      $10.99
    • Torta

      Served with beans, cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato.
      $10.99
    • Pambazo

      Mexican sandwich filled with your choice of protein including beef, pork, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
      $11.99
    • Huarache

      Served with beans, cheese, cream, lettuce, onions, cilantro and avocado.
      $11.10
    • Quesadilla Large

      Served on the side pico de gallo, guacamole and cream.
      $11.49
    • Gordita

      Served with beans, cheese cream, lettuce and tomato.
      $5.60
    • Sope

      Served with beans, cheese, cream, lettuce and tomato.
      $5.60
    • Nachos

      Served with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, nacho cheese & guacamole.
      $12.99
  • Platillos

    • Molcajete "The House Specialty"

      Served with steak, grilled chicken breast, Mexican sausage, pork steak, eggs, cactus and jalapeños.
      $24.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak.
      $21.99
    • Tampi Quena

      Grilled steak served with a cheese enchillada.
      $23.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken with a hint of herbs and spices.
      $16.99
    • Bistec A La Mexicana

      Chicken or steak Mexican style stew.
      $17.99
    • Guisado De Puerco\n

      Mexican style pork stew.\n\n\n
      $14.99
    • Milanesa\n

      Breaded chicken or steak.\n\n\n
      $14.99
    • Tres Compadres\n

      Plate combination of a taco, sope or gordita and chile relleno.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Enchiladas\n

      Steak or chicken, green or red sauce.\n\n\n
      $13.99
    • Chicken Flautas\n

      Rolled fried chicken taco.\n\n\n
      $12.99
    • Chiles Rellenos\n

      2 poblanos stuffed peppers.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Fajitas\n

      Stripped grilled meat mixed with grilled stripped onions and peppers.\n\n\n
      $17.99
    • Taco Dinner\n

      Served with onion and cilantro. Include 3 tacos with the same kind of meat. Combined protein for an additional charge.
      $13.09
  • Seafood Mariscos\n\n

    • Parrillada De Camarones\n

      Grilled shrimps.\n\n
      $20.99
    • Mar & Tierra\n

      Grilled steak and grilled shrimps.\n\n
      $24.99
    • Mojarra Frita\n

      Fried tilapia.\n\n
      $16.99
    • Camarones Al Gusto\n

      Choice of: a la diabla, Mexican style, al mojo de ajo, a la plancha.\n\n\n
      $18.99
    • Tilapia Fillet\n

      Choice of: a la diabla, Mexican style, al mojo de ajo.\n\n\n
      $16.99
    • Coctel De Camarones\n

      Shrimp cocktails.\n\n
      $17.99
  • Desayunos\n

    • Huevos A La Mexicana\n

      Mexican Style scrambled eggs with tomato and onions.\n\n
      $12.99
    • Huevos Rancheros\n

      Sunny side eggs with steak and covered with ranchero sauce.\n\n
      $13.99
    • Chilaquiles\n

      Fried tortilla chips topped cheese and 3 eggs. Green sauce or red sauce. Add meat for an additional charge.\n\n\n
      $11.99
    • Huevos Con Jamon\n

      Ham and eggs.\n\n\n
      $12.99
    • Huevos Con Chorizo\n

      Mexican sausage and eggs.\n\n\n
      $12.99
  • Sopas

    • Caldo De Res

      Beef soup.
      $11.49
    • Caldo De Pollo

      Chicken soup.
      $11.49
    • Pozole

      Mexican traditional soup.\n\n
      $11.49
  • Tostadas

    • Tostada De Camaron\n

      Shrimp tostada.
      $4.99
    • Tostada De Pollo

      Chicken tostada.
      $4.99
    • Tostada De Ceviche

      Crisp Tostada topped with fresh, zesty Ceviche- a coastal delicacy.
      $5.10
  • Bebidas

    • Fountain Drink

      Choice of soda flavors (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite) in various sizes (Small, Medium, Large).
      $3.50
    • Homemade Drink

      Available in small, medium, and large sizes.
      $3.50
    • Jarritos

      Bottle drink
      $3.49
    • Mexican Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $3.49
    • Mix Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $4.09
    • Can Soda

      Bottle drink.
      $1.99
  • Kid Menu

    • Kids Quesadilla

      A kid-friendly, cheesy delight - grilled to perfection
      $7.99
    • Kids 2 Piece Mini Tacos

      Two mini tacos on corn tortillas, typically includes meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, accompanied by rice and beans.
      $7.99
    • Kids Chicken Tender

      Breaded chicken tenders, typically served with a side of fries.
      $7.99
    • Kids Mini Burrito

      Mini burrito on a flour tortilla, typically includes rice, beans, and cheese, tailored for kids.
      $7.99
  • Side Orders

    • Rice

      Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
      $2.99
    • Beans

      Freshly simmered, seasoned beans, perfectly tender and flavorful.
      $2.99
    • Jalapeños Toreados

      Jalapeños toreados are typically whole jalapeños, deep-fried and seasoned with lime and salt, offering a spicy and tangy flavor profile.
      $1.50
    • Guacamole & Chips

      Guacamole served with fresh tortilla chips. Available in small or large sizes.
      $4.99
    • Chips & Salsa

      Crispy tortilla chips with fresh tomato salsa. Available in small or large size.
      $4.09
    • Cebollitas & Jalapenos

      Grilled onions and jalapeños, typically seasoned for a balance of mild sweetness and spicy kick.
      $3.50
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
      $3.69
    • Cheese Fries With Meat

      Crispy fries topped with melted cheese and your choice of protein including steak, chicken, shrimp, carnitas, and more.
      $6.69
  • Desserts

    • Elote En Vaso\n

      Steamed corn mixed with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of tajin, served in a cup.
      $4.50
    • Churro

      Crisp golden-brown fried dough stick, dusted with cinnamon sugar
      $2.50
    • Flan

      Smooth, caramel-topped custard, a classic delight.
      $4.50
    • Tres Leche Cake\n

      A sponge cake soaked in a blend of three milks, typically garnished with whipped cream and occasionally topped with fresh fruit.
      $4.50

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