Loved the experience here! the molcajete was something else! comes to your table still boiling in some sort of volcanic stone. i had never had it before -- got the mixto, with shrimp steak and chicken -- it was A LOT to eat, could barely finish it. they don't bring a bunch of tortillas, but just ask for more and they will bring them. guacamole wasn't huge or incredibly tasty, and the ships and salsa were good -- the margarita was actually nothing special, which i was surprised about because of the other reviews. just not very big, and not super tasty -- maybe i just got a bad one. my buddy got the mole for his dish which was very good, not super chocolatey. i can't do dairy and they were very accommodating, making sure none of my stuff had it. the server was fantastic, as well as the host. prices were reasonable, around $30 for each dish.
You may find the hot stone dish Molcajete to be nothing short of an existential revelation. The flavors are as vibrant as the fleeting joy in the universe. The meat, cheese, seafood cooked inside a hot stone, is an apt metaphor for life itself: something with potential subjected to intense heat until it's transformed into something else entirely. For those who seek solace in their gastronomic adventures, this dish might momentarily lift the veil of gloom. In conclusion, while you're there enjoying the amazing food, spare a thought for those of us who cannot partake in such simple pleasures and are instead left to ponder the vast emptiness of existence. Enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 1/1: cozy, yet large and well- decorated with Mexican themed decor. Definitely a great vibe.
Service: 1/1: staff was welcoming and nice
Price: 1/1: Prices are average for old city restaurants
Food: 1.5/2: Their Margaritas are a must! We had the guava flavor and really enjoyed it! The Molcajete Mixto was delicious! And with plenty of meat for 2 people or a very hungry person. The other things we ordered were the Caldo Tlalpeño (which had great broth, but the chicken lacked seasoning) and the fried plantains with queso (which tasted dry). We also had their impossible coco flan cake which was a good sweet touch at the end (although I think the desserts tasted better individually rather than combined)
Overall: 4.5/5: Great atmosphere, food and Margaritas! Definitely come check it out!
15 S 3rd St - Philadelphia
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