El Molcajete Mexican Cuisine Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to El Molcajete Mexican Cuisine, a hidden gem nestled in Owensboro, KY. Located at 2845 W Parrish Ave, this inviting restaurant is renowned for its authentic and flavorful Mexican dishes. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted by a vibrant atmosphere and a menu brimming with tantalizing options.

Highlights include the Carne Asada tacos, praised for their rich flavors, and the fajitas, cooked to perfection without the overpowering red seasoning often found elsewhere. Guests rave about the homemade salsa that accompanies crispy, thin chips, providing an explosion of taste. Family-friendly offerings like the Kids Menu ensure everyone finds something delightful, with choices like cheesy nachos and burritos, all at reasonable prices.

With generous portions and a reputation for excellent service, El Molcajete is a must-visit destination for Mexican cuisine aficionados.

Nachos - Appetizer

Chicken Nachos

Shredded seasoned chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.

US$5.79

Beef Nachos (Ground Beef )

US$5.79

Beef & Bean Nachos

US$5.99

Cheese Nachos

US$4.49

Nachos Grilled Chicken

US$7.99

Nachos Grilled Steak

US$7.99

Bean Nachos

US$4.49

Burrito Villanueva

Grilled chicken, steak or mixed with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans all wrapped in a tortilla with cheese sauce.

US$8.99

Burrito Mojado

Ground beef, shredded chicken, rice and beans wrapped in a tortilla covered with cheese sauce, and lettuce.

US$7.99

Israel's Burrito

Big flour tortilla stuffed with shredded pork cooked with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. Topped with cheese sauce, black beans, lettuce and tomatoes.

US$9.99

Burrito Asado

Grilled steak strips covered with cheese sauce, served with rice and beans.

US$8.99

Burrito Crabmeat

Grilled crab meat, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese sauce, rice, beans and sour cream.

US$8.99

Burrito Fajita Mixed

Chicken or steak served with grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese sauce, rice and beans.

US$9.99

Burrito Carnitas

Pork burrito topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans and hot salsa on the side.

US$8.99

Burrito Special

Ground beef or shredded chicken. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream.

US$6.99

Burrito Supremos

Two burritos, one with shredded chicken and one ground beef. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream & guacamole.

US$8.99

Burrito Villanueva Mixed

Grilled chicken, steak or mixed with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans all wrapped in a tortilla with cheese sauce.

US$9.99

Burrito Fajita

Chicken or steak served with grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese sauce, rice and beans.

US$8.99

Burrito Mexicano

Ground beef or shredded chicken served with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, rice, beans and cheese sauce.

US$7.99

Burritos

Steaks

Steak & Shrimp

Ribeye steak & shrimp served with grilled onions, rice, beans & tortillas.

US$14.99

Tacos Carne Asada

Three grilled slices steak tacos served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice & beans.

US$10.99

Carne Special

Ribeye steak served with fries, fresh broccoli & tossed salad.

US$11.99

Steak Ranchero

Ribeye steak served with ranchero sauce, rice, beans & tortillas.

US$14.99

House Steak

Ribeye steak with grilled mushrooms served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice & beans.

US$12.99

Tacos Carne Asada (Street Tacos)

Three grilled slices steak tacos served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice & beans.

US$11.99

Steak Mexicano

Ribeye steak with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans & tortillas.

US$14.99

Carne Asada

Ribeye steak served with sliced avocado, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, beans & tortillas.

US$14.99

Street Tacos - Lengua

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Asada (Steak)

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Chorizo

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Camaron (Shrimp)

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Carnitas

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Villanueva Meat

Seasoned brisket.

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Al Pastor

US$2.99

Street Tacos - Pollo (Grilled Chicken)

US$2.99

Street Tacos

Burrito - Appetizer

Burrito Grilled Chicken

US$5.99

Burrito Grilled Steak

US$5.99

Speedy Gonzales

Taco, enchilada, rice or beans, and cheese sauce.

US$5.99

Mexican Chilaquiles

Traditional dish, tortillas strips with shredded chicken on red and green salsa with melting cheese and cheese sauce, served with rice and beans.

US$6.99

Fajita Camaron

Shrimp fajitas. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole.

US$10.99

Chile Relleno

Poblano pepper served with rice, beans, and cheese sauce.

US$5.99

Burrito Asado

Flour tortilla stuffed with steak, rice and beans and topped with cheese dip.

US$7.99

Fajitas Steak

Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole.

US$9.99

Enchiladas Mexicanas

Two shredded chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. Covered with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes.

US$6.99

Huevos Con Chorizo

Scrambled eggs mixed with chorizo. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

US$6.99

Burrito Almuerzo

Chorizo, eggs, bacon, cheese, rice, and beans all wrapped in a tortilla.

US$7.99

Tacos Pollo Asado

Two grilled sliced chicken tacos on flour tortillas. Served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, and beans.

US$7.99

Chimichanga

Your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef wrapped in a tortilla. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese sauce.

US$6.99

Huevos A La Mexicana

Scrambled eggs cooked with pico de gallo. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.

US$6.99

Fajita Taco Salad

Grilled chicken or steak with grilled onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and cheese sauce.

US$7.99

Fajitas Chicken

Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce and guacamole.

US$9.99

Arroz Con Pollo

Served over delicious rice and topped with cheese sauce. Mixed (chicken & steak) for additional charge.

US$7.99

Tacos Carne Asada

Two grilled slices steak tacos on flour tortillas. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans.

US$7.99

Quesadilla

Your choice of shredded chicken or beef. Served with rice and beans.

US$5.99

Huevos Rancheros

Sunny side up eggs mixed with our special "Ranchero Sauce." Served with rice and tortillas.

US$6.99

Enchiladas Rancheras

Two cheese enchiladas topped with shredded chicken, cheese sauce, lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. Served with rice.

US$6.99

Israel's Burrito

Big flour tortilla stuffed with shredded pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Topped with cheese sauce, black beans, lettuce, and tomatoes.

US$7.99

Fajita Quesadilla

Grilled chicken or steak, served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, and beans. Covered with cheese sauce.

US$7.99

Two Enchiladas

Your choice of shredded chicken or beef. Served with rice and beans and cheese sauce.

US$5.99

Burrito Fajita

Chicken or steak served with grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese sauce, rice, and beans.

US$7.99

Taco Salad

Your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef served with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes.

US$6.99

Lunch Menu

Tacos - A La Carte

Taco Grilled Steak

US$2.50

Taco Season Shrimp

US$2.99

Tacos Shredded Chicken

Shredded Chicken.

US$1.89

Tacos Ground Beef

Ground beef.

US$1.89

Taco Grilled Chicken

US$2.50

Flavored Iced Tea

Peach, Mango, Strawberry & Raspberry.

US$2.99

Horchata

US$2.99

Diet Pepsi

A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.

US$2.25

Pepsi

The bold, refreshing, robust cola

US$2.25

Unsweet Tea

US$2.25

Diet Dr. Pepper

Crisp, Sugar-Free Dr. Pepper with a Unique Blend of 23 Flavors

US$2.25

Mexican Coca-Cola

The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.

US$2.99

Mt. Dew

US$2.25

Sierra Mist

A caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor

US$2.25

Agua De Pina

US$2.99

Dr. Pepper

US$2.25

Jarritos

US$2.99

Sweet Tea

US$2.25

Drink Menu

Chicken

Tacos Pollo Asado

Three grilled sliced chicken tacos served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice & beans.

US$9.49

Pollo Loco

Seasoned grilled chicken, served with rice beans covered with cheese sauce and guacamole salad, served in a hot skillet.

US$9.79

Pollo Mexicano

Grilled chicken breast served with grilled onions, cheese sauce, mushrooms, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, rice and beans.

US$9.99

Pollo Feliz

A grilled chicken breast served with grilled shrimp, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, lettuce, sliced avocado, sour cream, rice & beans.

US$11.99

Chori Pollo

Chicken breast cooked with chorizo (Mexican sausage) and topped with cheese sauce, rice & beans.

US$9.99

Chipotle Chicken

Spicy. Grilled seasoned tender chicken covered with our delicious cheese and creamy chipotle sauce served with rice and beans.

US$9.49

Sopapillas

US$5.49

Vanilla Ice Cream

US$1.99

Cinnamon The Light

US$5.49

Churros

US$5.49

Fried Ice Cream

US$5.49

Desserts

Mexican Soups

Caldo De Camaron Y Pescado

Shrimp & Fish Soup.

US$12.99

Tortilla Soup

Served with shredded chicken pico de gallo, cheese, avocado and tortilla.

US$7.99

Burritos Beef Or Chicken

US$3.25

Burritos Beans

US$2.99

Burritos - A La Carte

Seafood

Camarones A La Diabla

Grilled shrimp with hot sauce. Served with rice, beans and tortillas.

US$10.99

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Grilled shrimp cooked with garlic on top of a bed of rice and guacamole salad.

US$11.99

Fish Tacos

Three fish tacos with lettuce and cheese. Served with rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream.

US$10.99

Shrimp Tacos

Three shrimp tacos with lettuce and cheese. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

US$10.99

Chipotle Shrimp

Spicy. Grilled seasoned shrimp covered with our delicious cheese and creamy chipotle sauce. Served with rice and beans.

US$10.99

Arroz Con Camaron

Delicious jumbo shrimp served onto of rice and covered with cheese sauce.

US$10.99

Tilapia Mexicana

Grilled tilapia with shrimp, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, broccoli, rice and beans.

US$12.99

Coctel De Camaron

Shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, in our special homemade sauce.

US$12.99

Chorizo Dip

US$3.49

Papas Con Queso

With cheese sauce.

US$3.79

Bean Dip

US$5.99

Avocado (1)

US$2.99

Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado.

US$3.99

Rice & Cheese

US$3.79

Chunky Guacamole

US$7.99

Avocado (1/2)

US$1.99

Cheese Dip

with chips included.

US$3.99

Appetizers

Chicken Wings - Appetizer

Chicken Wings

Hot mild bbq or mango habanero.

US$10.99

E) One Cheese Quesadilla

E) One cheese quesadilla, cheese enchilada & rice.

US$6.99

C) One Bean Burrito, One Chile Relleno

C) One bean burrito, one chile relleno & one cheese enchilada.

US$6.99

B) One Bean Burrito

B) One bean burrito, cheese enchilada & cheese quesadilla.

US$6.99

Veggie Taco Salad

Our taco salad bowl filled with grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Served with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole and cheese.

US$7.49

F) One Chalupa

F) One chalupa, one cheese enchilada & beans.

US$6.99

A) Two Bean Burritos

A) Two bean burritos, with white queso, filled with grilled mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini.

US$6.99

D) One Chile Relleno

D) One Chile relleno, bean burrito & rice.

US$6.99

Vegetarian

Tortas

Mexican Tortas

Served with lettuce, beans, tomatoes, avocado, mayo, cheese, onions & jalapenos.

US$7.99

Charlotte Special

Grilled chicken breast topped with spinach dip, grilled zucchini and mushrooms. Served with salad (lettuce and tomatoes).

US$10.99

Aaron's Burrito Special

Served with steak and chicken, refried beans inside and topped with shrimp, chorizo, pineapple and cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Guadalajara Chicken

One enchilada, one burrito topped with red salsa, lettuce, sour cream, avocados and pico de gallo.

US$7.99

Mexican Chilaquiles

A traditional dish, tortillas strips with shredded chicken on red and green salsa with melting cheese and cheese sauce, served with rice and beans.

US$8.99

Chile Colorado

Beef chunks with red chile sauce. Served with rice, beans & tortillas.

US$9.99

Chicken Con Crema

Grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, and our special sour cream sauce. Served with rice.

US$8.99

Baked Potato

One baked potato topped with grilled chicken smothered with cheese and cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans.

US$8.99

Paella

Rice covered with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms & cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Arroz Molcajete

Grilled seasoned chicken, steak and shrimp grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with rice and topped with cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Chicken Flautas

Two deep-fried chicken burritos with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and cheese sauce on top. Served with rice and beans.

US$8.99

Arroz Chiapas

Fajita style steak or chicken cooked with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served over delicious rice and topped with cheese sauce.

US$10.99

Our Specialties

Fajitas

Pina Mexicana

Half pineapple hollowed out and cooked with grilled chicken and shrimp, bell peppers, pineapple, onions, tomatoes & cheese. Served with rice, lettuce, sliced tomato.

US$13.99

Fajitas Shrimp

Delicious grilled shrimp.

US$13.99

Molcalambres

Chicken, steak and shrimp are grilled with onions, poblano peppers, bacon and shredded cheese. Served with rice and beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce and tortillas.

US$15.99

Molcajete

Sliced chicken breast, steak, shrimp, chorizo with green onion served with rice, melted mozzarella cheese, beans, guacamole, green sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo & nopales.

US$16.99

Mi Pueblo

Steak, chicken and shrimp.

US$13.99

Mexicana

Steak, chicken, shrimp and chorizo (Mexican sausage).

US$14.99

Fajitas Vegetarian

with sliced zucchini & mushrooms.

US$8.99

Chimichanga Vegetarian

Grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms & zucchini. All chimichangas are served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans. Topped with cheese sauce.

US$7.99

Chimichanga Shrimp

Grilled jumbo shrimp cooked with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. All chimichangas are served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans. Topped with cheese sauce.

US$10.99

Chimi Mexicana

Grilled chicken, steak and shrimp. All chimichangas are served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans. Topped with cheese sauce.

US$10.99

Chimichanga

Shredded chicken or ground beef wrapped in a tortilla. All chimichangas are served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans. Topped with cheese sauce.

US$8.99

Chimichanga Crab Meat

Crab meat with grilled onions and tomatoes. All chimichangas are served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans. Topped with cheese sauce.

US$8.99

Chimichangas

Extras

Chorizo

US$1.25

Cheese Dip

With chips included.

US$0.99

Quesadilla Grilled Steak

US$5.99

Quesadilla Grilled Chicken

US$5.99

Chorizo Quesadilla

US$5.99

Quesadilla Ground Beef

US$3.99

Cheese Quesadilla

US$2.99

Quesadilla Shredded Chicken

US$4.99

Quesadilla - Appetizer

Sides Orders - Appetizer

Rice

US$1.99

Tomatoes

US$0.99

Jalapenos

US$0.99

Shredded Cheese

US$0.99

Pico De Gallo

Fresh salsa.

US$0.99

Hot Salsa (Homemade)

Homemade.

US$0.99

Chiles Toreados

US$1.99

Black Beans

US$1.99

Fries

Fried potatoes.

US$1.99

Beans

US$1.99

Tortillas

US$0.99

Sour Cream

Tangy fermented cream.

US$0.99

Lettuce

US$0.99

Enchiladas Supremas

Four rolled corn tortillas, one beef, one chicken, once cheese and one bean, topped with cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.

US$8.99

Enchilada Aristas

Three shrimp enchiladas topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

US$10.99

Enchiladas Mexicanas

Three shredded chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. Covered with cheese dip, lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.

US$8.99

Enchiladas Suizas

Three shredded chicken enchiladas topped with our special cream cheese tomatillo sauce. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, rice and beans.

US$8.99

Enchiladas Rancheras

Three cheese enchiladas topped with shredded chicken, cheese, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream. Served with cheese dip and rice.

US$8.99

Enchiladas

Enchiladas - A La Carte

Enchilada

Beef, chicken or cheese.

US$1.89

Quesadilla Fajita Camaron

Grilled shrimp with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers covered with cheese sauce. Served with guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice & beans on the side.

US$11.99

Quesadilla Chiapas

Big flour tortilla folded and stuffed with chicken, steak & shrimp cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and beans on the side.

US$9.99

Quesadilla Rellena

Flour tortilla folded and stuffed with your choice of shredded chicken or beef. Served with refried beans, lettuce, guacamole and tomatoes.

US$7.49

Quesadilla Mexicana

Shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, rice and beans.

US$7.99

Mexican Pizza

Your choice of chicken, steak or mix, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, cheese, tomatoes. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream on the side.

US$9.99

Quesadilla Vegetariana

Grilled mushrooms, zucchini, onions, tomatoes and grilled bell peppers, covered with cheese sauce, served with rice & beans.

US$7.49

Quesadilla Fajita - Mixed

Grilled chicken & steak served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, and beans. Covered with cheese sauce.

US$9.99

Quesadilla Fajita

Grilled chicken or steak or mix served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, and beans. Covered with cheese sauce.

US$8.99

Quesadillas

Kids Menu

Cheeseburger With Fries

Cheeseburger with fries.

US$4.99

Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz con Pollo.

US$4.99

Taco, Rice & Beans

Taco, rice & beans.

US$4.99

Chicken Tenders & Fries

Chicken Tenders & fries.

US$4.99

Enchilada, Rice & Beans

Enchilada, rice & beans.

US$4.99

Nachos

Cheese nachos with shredded chicken or ground beef.

US$4.99

Burrito, Rice & Beans

Burrito, rice & beans.

US$4.99

Cheese Quesadilla, Rice & Beans

Cheese Quesadilla, rice & beans.

US$4.99

Chile Verde

Pork strips covered with green tomatillo sauce, served with rice & beans.

US$8.99

Chuletas

Two grilled pork chop cooked with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice & beans.

US$9.99

Tacos De Carnitas

Juice pork chunks, served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, rice & beans.

US$9.99

Carnitas

Juice pork chunks, served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, rice & beans.

US$9.99

Pork

Burgers

Mexican Burger

Fresh burger patty served with lettuce, onions, avocado & pico de gallo.

US$8.99

Cheese Burger

All served with sliced cheese, mayo, onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and French fries.

US$6.99

Bacon Cheeseburger

All served with sliced cheese, mayo, onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and French fries.

US$7.99

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast fully dressed with lettuce and tomatoes. Served with fries.

US$8.99

Shrimp Fajita Taco Salad

Delicious grilled shrimp cooked with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes, topped with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese & cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Taco Salad Molcajete

Chicken, shrimp & steak with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese & cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Tossed Salad

Lettuce, bell pepper, onions, tomatoes and cheese.

US$2.99

Grilled Chicken Or Steak Salad

Served with a tossed salad.

US$6.99

Taco Salad

Shredded chicken or ground beef served with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes.

US$7.99

Salads

Nachos

Nachos Fajita Camaron

Grilled shrimp with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, over our traditional cheese nachos.

US$11.99

Nachos Seafood

Nacho chips with jumbo shrimp and crab meat, covered with grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Nachos Supremos

Cheese nachos topped with ground beef, shredded chicken and beans. All covered with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes and cheese sauce on top.

US$8.99

Fajita Nachos

Grilled chicken or steak, with grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, over our traditional cheese nachos.

US$9.99

Nachos Molcajete

Nacho chips with grilled chicken, steak & shrimp, covered with grilled onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and cheese sauce.

US$11.99

Chimichanga Grilled Steak

US$5.99

Chile Relleno

Poblano pepper served with rice beans and cheese sauce.

US$2.99

Chimichanga Grilled Chicken

US$5.99

Chimichanga Shredded Chicken

US$4.99

Chimichanga Beef

US$4.99

Chimichanga - A La Carte