Restaurant Los Molcajetes Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Restaurant Los Molcajetes, a hidden gem located at 3532 W Montrose Ave in Chicago. This vibrant eatery seamlessly combines authentic Mexican cuisine with a lively atmosphere, perfect for food lovers and social butterflies alike. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes that cater to every palate.
- Breakfast: Start your day with our signature Desayuno Molcajetes, a hearty mix of three eggs with steak strips and flavorful sauce, or enjoy the tempting Chilaquiles Con Huevo.
- Dining Highlights: For dinner, savor our Parrillada, boasting a generous serving of steak, chicken, and shrimp, or indulge in the Bistec En Chile De Arbol for a spicy twist.
- Side Delights: Enhance your meal with delicious sides like creamy avocado or homemade salsa.
Join us for a meal that tantalizes your taste buds, and don’t forget to check out our karaoke nights for fun-filled evenings!
Ordenes de Acompanantes / Side Orders
Queso / Cheese
Por taco. / Per taco.
Frijoles / Beans
Cebollitas / Onions
Por orden. / Per order.
Aguacate / Avocado
Por taco. / Per taco.
Arroz / Rice
Salsa / Sauce
Crema Agria / Sour Cream
Por taco. / Per taco.
Papas Fritas / French Fries
Molcajete De Pollo / Chicken Molcajete
Cena De Chimichangas / Chimichangas Dinner
Eleccion de asada, al pastor, pollo o picadillo. / Choice of skirt steak, roast pork, chicken or ground beef.
Quesadillas
Burritos
Gorditas
Plato De Tres Tacos / Three Tacos Platter
Tres tacos con arroz y frijoles con carne de tu eleccion: cerdo, pollo, res, chorizo, bistec, mondongo y tiras tiernas de bistec. Agrega lengua por un cargo adicional. / Three tacos with rice and beans with your choice of meat: pork, chicken, beef, Mexican sausage, steak, tripe and tender steak strips. Add tongue for an additional charge.
Tortas
Molcajete De Bistec / Steak Molcajete
Plato De Dos Tacos / Two Tacos Platter
Dos tacos con arroz y frijoles con carne a tu eleccion: cerdo, pollo, res, chorizo, bistec, mondongo, tierno y tiras de bistec. / Two tacos with rice and beans with your choice of meat: pork, chicken, beef, Mexican sausage, steak, tripe, tender and steak strips.
Molcajete De Mariscos / Seafood Molcajete
Cena De Burrito Suizo / Swiss Burrito Dinner
Eleccion de asada, al pastor, pollo o picadillo. / Choice of skirt steak, roast pork, chicken or ground beef.
Ensalada De Tacos / Taco Salad
Incluye carne, frijoles, crema agria, queso, lechuga y tomates. / Includes meat, beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
Molcajete Mar Y Tierra / Surf & Turf Molcajete
Tostadas
Molcajete De Carne / Meat Molcajete
Sopes
Especiales de la Casa / House Specials
Sopas / Soups
Carne En Su Jugo / Meat On Its Juice
Birria De Chivo / Meat Soup
Caldo De Res / Beef Soup
Menudo / Tripe Soup
Caldo De Pollo / Chicken Soup
Pozole / Hominy Soup
Coca-Cola Mexicana / Mexican Coca-Cola
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Jarritos
Mandarina, limon, pina, tamarindo, sangria, Sidral y agua mineral. / Mandarin, lemon, pineapple, tamarind, sangria, Sidral and mineral water.
Lata De Soda / Can Of Soda
Aguas Chicas / Small Fresh Flavored Water
Horchata o jamaica. / Rice or hibiscus flower drink.
Bebidas / Drinks
Platillos de Mariscos / Seafood Platters
Filete A La Diabla / Deviled Filet
Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia
Filete Estilo Nayarit / Nayarit Style Filet
Incluye camaron, pulpo, pimiento verde y rojo y cebollitas verdes. / Includes shrimp, octopus, green and red pepper and green onions.
Filete A La Plancha / Grilled Filet
Huachinango Al Mojo De Ajo / Garlic Mojo Red Snapper
Huachinango Frito / Fried Red Snapper
Mojarra Al Mojo De Ajo / Garlic Mojo Tilapia
Filete Al Mojo De Ajo / Garlic Mojo Filet
Huachinango A La Diabla / Deviled Red Snapper
Huachinango Estilo Nayarit / Nayarit Style Red Snapper
Mojarra Estilo Nayarit / Nayarit Style Tilapia
Mojarra A La Diabla / Deviled Tilapia
Coctel Mixto / Mixed Cocktail
Ceviche Mixto / Mixed Ceviche
Coctel De Camaron / Shrimp Cocktail
Ceviche De Pescado / Fish Ceviche
Coctel De Pulpo / Octopus Cocktail
Ceviche De Camarones / Shrimp Ceviche
Cocteles y Ceviches / Cocktails And Ceviches
Tostadas
Aguachiles Verdes / Green Aguachiles
Tostada De Ceviche De Camaron / Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Tostada Mixta / Mixed Tostada
Tostada De Pulpo / Octopus Tostada
Huevos A La Mexicana / Mexican Style Egg
Tres huevos con tomate, cebolla y pimientos picantes picados. / Three eggs with chopped tomatoes, onions and hot peppers.
Huevos Con Jamon / Eggs With Ham
Tres huevos con jamon. / Three eggs with ham.
Chilaquiles Con Huevo / Egg Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles Con Carne Y Huevos / Meat & Egg Chilaquiles
Desayuno Molcajetes / Molcajetes Breakfast
Tres huevos con tiras de bistec, cubiertos con salsa. / Three eggs with steak strips, topped with sauce.
Huevos Rancheros
Tres huevos con salsa ranchera. / Three eggs with ranchero sauce.
Huevos Con Chorizo / Eggs With Chorizo
Tres huevos con chorizo. / Three eggs with Mexican sausage.
Huevos Al Albanil / Bricklayer Eggs
Tres huevos con salsa picante y arrachera. / Three eggs with hot sauce and skirt steak.
Desayunos / Breakfast
Caldos de Mariscos / Seafood Soups
Caldo De Pescado / Fish Soup
Caldo 7 Mares / 7 Seas Soup
Caldo De Langostinos / Prawn Soup
Caldo De Camaron / Shrimp Soup
Camaron con cascara o pelado. / Shelled or peeled shrimp.
7. Bistec Encebollado / 7. Steak With Onions
Tiras tiernas de bistec con cebolla. / Tender steak strips with onions.
12. Fajitas De Asada / 12. Asada Fajitas
Tiras de bistec con pimientos verdes, cebolla y tomate. / Steak strips with green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
11. Fajitas De Pollo / 11. Chicken Fajitas
Pechuga de pollo con pimientos verdes, cebolla y tomate. / Chicken breast with green peppers, onions and tomatoes.
10. Bistec Con Rajas Y Queso / 10. Steak With Poblano Pepper Strips & Cheese
Tiernas tiras de bistec con cebolla, tomate, pimiento verde, chile poblano y salsa ranchera. / Tender steak strips with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, poblano peppers and ranchera sauce.
15. Fajitas Mixtas / 15. Mixed Fajitas
16. Fajitas De Camaron / 16. Shrimp Fajitas
3. Bistec En Chile De Arbol / 3. Steak In Arbol Chili
Tiras tiernas de bistec con cebolla y salsa picante. / Tender steak strips with onions and hot sauce.
9. Flautas
Tres tortillas con opcion de carne, pollo o cerdo, cubiertas con guacamole y crema agria. / Three tortillas with a choice of meat, chicken or pork, and topped with guacamole and sour cream.
14. Parrillada / 14. Grill
Bistec, pollo y camarones. / Steak, chicken and shrimp.
8. Chiles Rellenos / 8. Stuffed Peppers
Dos chiles poblanos rellenos de queso y salsa roja o verde. / Two poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and red or green sauce.
6. Cena De Enchiladas / 6. Enchiladas Dinner
Tres enchiladas con carne de tu eleccion y salsa roja o verde (solo una opcion de carne para las 3 enchiladas). / Three enchiladas with your choice of meat and red or green sauce (only one meat choice for all 3 enchiladas).
4. Bistec A La Mexicana / 4. Mexican Style Steak
Tiernas tiras de bistec con cebolla, tomate, pimiento verde y salsa ranchera. / Tender steak strips with onions, tomatoes, green peppers and ranchera sauce.
1. Carne Asada
Bistec asado con cebolla. / Grilled steak with onions.
13. Pechuga Sazonada Con Queso Fundido / 13. Chicken Breast Marinated With Melted Cheese
5. Bistec Ranchero / 5. Ranch Style Steak
Tiernas tiras de bistec con cebolla, jalapenos y salsa ranchera. / Tender steak strips with onions, jalapenos and ranchera sauce.
2. Tampiquena
Bistec asado con cebolla y enchilada de pollo. / Grilled steak with onions and chicken enchilada.
Platillos Mexicanos de Cena / Dinner Mexican Platters
Aperitivos / Appetizers
Pico De Gallo
Chico. / Small.
Nachos
Chips con queso y variedad de coberturas. / Chips with cheese and a variety of toppings.
Guacamole
Aguacate, cebolla, cilantro y tomate. / Avocado, onions, cilantro and tomato.
Nachos Con Carne / Nachos With Meat
Tortilla crujiente con frijoles, guacamole, crema agria y queso. / Crispy tortilla with beans, guacamole, sour cream and cheese.