EL MOLCAJETE – Mexican
El Molcajete is a Mexican restaurant on Bertha Street in Key West, serving lunch and dinner with a live mariachi band during evening service. The menu covers guacamole made fresh with chips and salsa, enmoladas, enchiladas suizas, chicken and shrimp fajitas, a seafood soup and lengua tacos made with beef tongue, finishing with churros. The dining room seats a large group in a cool, air-conditioned space, and the menu runs well beyond the usual taco-and-burrito format found on the island. Opened at the end of a recent August, it operates as the sister location to a longer-running Molcajete in Marathon.
1500 Bertha St, Key West, FL +1-254-535-2419 https://www.elmolcajetekeywest.com/menu0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse
Diet fit at EL MOLCAJETE
Dairy-Free at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips, Margarita Classic and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips, Margarita Classic and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 2 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at EL MOLCAJETE
EL MOLCAJETE in Key West has 3 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips, Margarita Classic and Mexican Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at EL MOLCAJETE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Enchiladas Verdes | 21 g | 42.2 g |
| Mexican Soda | 65.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Horchata | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole with Chips - $12.5: Fresh avocado, onions, cilantro, lime, and tomatoes served with corn chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $10.99: Melted cheese blend with optional chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos El Molcajete - $14: Corn chips, beans, cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- El Molcajete Special - $28.99: Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, cactus, and cheese served in a hot volcanic stone bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Verdes - $16.5: Three corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with green salsa and cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $22: Grilled skirt steak served with rice, beans, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Horchata - $4.5: Traditional rice milk with cinnamon
- Margarita Classic - $11: Tequila, lime juice, and agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Mexican Soda - $3.5: Jarritos assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about EL MOLCAJETE
- Is EL MOLCAJETE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL MOLCAJETE has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole with Chips.
- What can I eat at EL MOLCAJETE on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole with Chips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL MOLCAJETE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole with Chips and Margarita Classic.
- What is the highest-protein dish at EL MOLCAJETE?
- Enchiladas Verdes, at roughly 42.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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