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Welcome to Molcajete Cocina

Molcajete Cocina, a Mexican restaurant in Oakland, CA, is a culinary gem offering a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options. Run by a women-owned team, Molcajete Cocina provides a casual dining experience with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, offers takeout and delivery, and even has covered outdoor seating. With thoughtful touches like plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, Molcajete Cocina is committed to sustainability. The delicious food, happy hour specials, and TV entertainment make it a perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or gatherings with friends and family.

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Located in the heart of Oakland, CA, Molcajete Cocina is a Mexican restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, Molcajete Cocina is not just a place to eat, but a community hub.

This women-owned restaurant prides itself on its vegan and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions. The menu is filled with traditional Mexican dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From street tacos to homemade tamales, every bite is bursting with flavor.

In addition to the delicious food, Molcajete Cocina offers a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials. The restaurant also provides plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, showing their commitment to reducing waste.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a place to gather with friends, Molcajete Cocina has something for everyone. Their welcoming atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes are sure to leave you coming back for more.

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Sandra S.
Sandra S.

Great service delicious food nice clean and quiet. Prices are very reasonable and some different takes on traditional dishes

Rebecca H.
Rebecca H.

Super yummy food! We did not have drinks. Open late so we headed over after a show at the Fox, it's a really short walk. I had the fish tacos and they were delicious. My friend had the steak tacos and really enjoyed them as well. The guacamole is so good. Service is a little slow, but totally reasonable. The front door is not locked, it's just really hard to open. Great place to go after a show.

Carla M.
Carla M.

My mom and I stopped here to get lunch. This place is so cute the details in the restaurant make it fun to eat in here. As soon as you come in you are greeted and sat at your table. The tables are benches and they do move so you can definitely adjust them, which for me was helpful as plus size. Once sat we scanned the menu and got waters. We ordered their Molcajete which easily feeds two people and then an horchata which i highly recommend. I personally ordered their Michelada and it did not disappoint. The Molcajete has a lot of things mixed in which i am not sure if I liked or not it had zucchini, bell peppers, cactus, beans, onion and arugula ( this threw me off) there was steak, chorizo and chicken. Overall would recommend, maybe I would order something else they do have a variety of items.

Nohemy C.
Nohemy C.

My work team and I were looking for a place that had margaritas in pitchers so that's what brought us here. I cannot emphasize enough how large their food and drink menus are- almost overwhelming but they literally have everything you can ask for. I decided to order the cochinita pibil plate and the pork was tender and full of achiote flavor. I didn't care for the rice as it was bland but it wasn't a huge deal. The tortillas were so thick and hand made, so this made up for rice. The chips are extra thick and large which paired great with their spicy salsas. They give very little chips so we had to ask them 4 times to bring more. We couldn't decide what type of margarita pitcher flavor so our server recommended their tropical one and it was SO delicious! It felt like I was on a beach somewhere in Mexico. The service was super friendly and before we knew it, inside was packed. The place is small but they have an outdoor patio and a full bar. It is lively decorated and I would love to return!

Wes R.
Wes R.

Walked from my hotel, great food and drinks. I had the tostadas and a few mojitos, fantastic food. Love the murals and vibe.

Jessica K.
Jessica K.

I've been walking by this place about a dozen times a day since I've been dog walking the last few days. It's one of the only places that serves food past 9pm in the area. There's a lot of seating inside and out, it was about 10:30pm and plenty of seating inside, but I wad feeling quite warm after a long walk so I opted to sit outside. The employees were all super nice, throughout the entirety of my meal. The menu is huge. I didn't ask for a paper menu, there was a digital one kind of high, and my vision isn't the best. So I probably should have asked for a paper one so I could see it better. I ordered a 3 taco thing. It came with chips and salsa and it was only $11. Great deal.

Andy M.
Andy M.

We greatly enjoyed our lunch at Molcajete in downtown Oakland. Molcajete is a beautiful, intimate space with very solid food and good service. We ordered fish tacos; fajitas, ceviche, guacamole appetizer and a few more things. Food was good, some things were excellent, some were okay. Fish tacos were amazing, so was the guacamole. Service was good. Food: 4.5 stars Service: 3.5 stars Atmosphere: 4.5 stars Tips: Nice indoor and outdoor space Authentic take on Mexican food Great guacamole Somewhat slowish service Beautiful dark atmosphere

Maricarmen C.
Maricarmen C.

Stopped by for lunch, the servers were very welcoming and attentive. We received our chips, salsa, and guacamole right away. My only complaint is that we were not told the guac was extra. When it was offered to us along with the chips and salsa, I assumed it was complimentary. I ordered aguachiles. I was initially told they would take a little while to come out but they did not take long at all! We also got the birria plate. Everything was delicious! Their agua de fresa was okay. Our food was ready quickly, and they have so many options. It was hard to choose one! Definitely recommend if you're in the area! I enjoyed the music and the way the restaurant showcases Mexican culture.