Molcajete
The mortar and pestle carved from volcanic rock is among the world's oldest kitchen tools. Our molcajete (mortar) and tejolete (pestle) are hand carved from a single piece of basalt rock, making each piece unique. Ideal for crushing whole spices. Great for serving guacamole. Line with lettuce leaves to use as a serving bowl. Hand carved from a single piece of basalt rock. Rough interior texture of bowl helps grind ingredients. Heavy pestle does work for you. No two are exactly alike.
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Review 1 for Molcajete
smeegle
,Barrington
,NH
May 14, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Easy Guacamole
May 14, 2013
After seasoning the stone, we have used the Molcajete 4 out of the 7 days. It's so easy to just put everything in one bowl and grind away.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Time-saver, Easy to Clean, Size, Design
Review 2 for Molcajete
ssg7741
,Alamo
,CA
March 18, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Love my new molcajete!
March 18, 2013
Got this molcajete after a trip to Mexico and it did not disappoint. Took a little while to season it...grinding rice for an hour or so...but it was well worth it. This makes a great presentation for parties. Enjoy!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Easy to Clean
Review 3 for Molcajete
redmrl
,Port St Lucie
,Fl
March 6, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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My favorite new gadget .
March 6, 2013
We absolutely love our Molcajete. It came in perfect condition. I wish it would have had instructions inside explaining how to prepare/season the molcajete. I did however check some reviews online on how to cure it and luckily my boyfriend had lots of elbow grease to grind the rice into the molcajete to get rid of all the grit.... One little blister later our molcajete is in perfect condition. No grit! We love love love it.
Pros: Design, Durable, Easy to Use, Quality
Review 4 for Molcajete
Bhodgeba
,Broken Arrow
,Ok
December 6, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Makes the best Guacamole
December 6, 2012
With the great recipe from Williams Sonoma and the Molcajete, you will make the best Guacamole you ever tasted.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Accuracy, Quality, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Design
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Review 5 for Molcajete
TVNewsgirl
,allentown
,pa
August 12, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Love this for guacamole
August 12, 2012
Just bought this at my local WS store - don't understand why all other reiveiwers say the molcajete needs to be seasoned because as soon as I pulled mine out of the box there was a tag that reads the molcajete is ALREADY SEASONED... I simply rinsed it out per instructions and made my guacomole and it came out perfect. Highly recommend! This will scratch your table or counter
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Accuracy, Quality, Time-saver, Design, Weight
Cons: Difficult to Clean
Review 6 for Molcajete
Charlottebelle
,Birmingham
,AL
August 1, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Must have addition to every kitchen
August 1, 2012
This mortar and pestle is awesome! It is significant and heavy in size so we were quite impressed. My only "con" about this product is that WS does not include directions on how to "cure" it. It is a slow process but well, well worth the time and energy to do so. Grind up rice in the bowl, along the rim, and across the top edge four or five times. This took me a week or more because I worked on it a little every day rather than doing it all at once. Afterwards, grind up salt a time or two. That will fill all of the holes and smooth out the stone so you won't get grit in your guacamole! NEVER WASH IT! Just rinse it after each use. You will LOVE this lifetime piece if you take the time initially to prepare it for your kitchen! We leave ours on the countertop because we use it a lot, and it looks fun!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Design, Weight
Cons: does not come with instructions for curing
Review 7 for Molcajete
Aislynn
May 30, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Guacamole, oh yeah!!!
May 30, 2012
Love this thing!! It is big but therefor it is heavy. You definitely need to season it with rice and or kosher salt. I recommend placing it on a kitchen towel or cutting board when you are using it so it doesn't scratch your counter top or table. Love it! I have been making the best guacamole ever!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Time-saver, Easy to Clean, Size
Cons: Weight
Review 8 for Molcajete
BBCA
,CA
April 13, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Once a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Guac That Roc's
April 13, 2012
OK, I read where a few folks had there Mocajete damaged in shipping. Not mine. I got it as a gift 4 months ago and carried it in my suitcase on an airline.
I searched for a good seasoning plan and that went fine. I use the Rosa Mexicano Guac recipe and it is Great in this Mocajete. I also make a great salsa recipe in it. I have no clean up problem and no chipping. It's a fun tool.
I searched for a good seasoning plan and that went fine. I use the Rosa Mexicano Guac recipe and it is Great in this Mocajete. I also make a great salsa recipe in it. I have no clean up problem and no chipping. It's a fun tool.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Design
Cons: Weight
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Review 9 for Molcajete
EvaandCarlasnana
,Meredith
,NH
March 6, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Never
Would You Recommend? No
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such a disappointment
March 6, 2012
I have just returned this item as it arrived damaged. I had considered purchasing the molcajete for years, finally placed the order, and was very disappointed when it arrived with a good sized chip in the rim. A number of fragments were in the packing material leading me to believe that it might continue to lose bits and pieces over time. Bits of lava rock in my guacamole was a concern, thus I decided not to request a replacement.
Cons: Difficult to Clean, Fragile
Review 10 for Molcajete
Charlene777
,Salem
,MA
January 28, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Never
Would You Recommend? No
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No quality control for this item!
January 28, 2012
I received this item and one of the legs was damaged. I called customer service and they said pack it back up, we will have it picked up tomorrow. I thought, wonderful customer service! My replacement came - two of the legs were damaged. I called again, they said pack it up and we will send another one. That replacement had one damaged leg. Well, I called again and asked them if the item could be checked before it was shipped. I knew they were not being damaged during shipping because there were not any chipped off pieces in the boxes. I really wanted this item, but one that was not damaged. Well, I received the fourth one - one leg was damaged. I give up! I called and said it was damaged but I was tired of boxing them up to ship back. They gave me a 15% credit for keeping a damaged item. No quality control I guess. Very unhappy!
Review 11 for Molcajete
IzzyPrincess
,Cleveland
,OH
Cleveland,OH
January 27, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Very Cool for Guacamole!
January 27, 2012
I received this as a Christmas present as I make a lot of guacamole. It's beautiful and heavy. Don't forget to view the video and how to season it. I have used this several times now and it truly is the "wow" factor for entertaining. Everyone that sees it loves it. Yes, it's heavy; yes, it's large but it sits on my counter since it's so pretty. It doesn't hold as much as I thought it would (if you make 2 avocados with all the other ingredients you will be fine). If you make a large batch with more than 2 avocados then make in larger bowl but still present in your Molcajete. This is one gift I will use for sure. Oh and make sure you have a trivit or something underneath it and don't drag it as it will scratch your counters. Just wash out with soapy water and let air dry.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Design, wow factor for entertaining
Cons: Weight, Difficult to Store
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Anonymous
Gulfport, MS
Posted July 22, 2012
Nooooo
Dont use soap ever!! Read other reviews for instrux. Use salt. Soap or dish washing liquid will leave a residue.
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Review 12 for Molcajete
Sheelz
,New York
,NY
January 17, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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The Real Deal
January 17, 2012
This mortar and pestle is the real deal. It weighs a ton and the pestle itself is the perfect size and weight make the pounding very easy.
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Difficult to Clean, Weight, Difficult to Store
Review 13 for Molcajete
JeanneHC
,Houston
,Tx
January 1, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great Product
January 1, 2012
The Molcajete is wonderful. I looks great on the counter, and makes great guacamole. You just have to remember to treat it first with rice or your guac wil be full of black pieces of mortar.
Pros: Quality, Design
Cons: Weight, Difficult to Store
Review 14 for Molcajete
Mamalina
,TROY
,MI
September 20, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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ANCIENT SECRET
September 20, 2011
THIS IS GREAT FOR MAKING GUAC THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. MY DAUGHTER LOVES IT. SHE IS THE GUAC PRO IN OUR HOUSE SO WHEN i SAW THIS, I KNEW SHE SHOULD HAVE IT.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile
Cons: Difficult to Store
Review 15 for Molcajete
klggp
Ardmore, OK
August 5, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Superb Guacamole anyone?
August 5, 2011
This unit is heavy and stout, which is exactly
what is needed to quickly prepare avocado's or other fruit's, if desired. The Molcajete does need to be "seasoned" though, which can be seen on the Video review from W-S website. I serve Guacamole right from the Molcajete. Guests just love it!
what is needed to quickly prepare avocado's or other fruit's, if desired. The Molcajete does need to be "seasoned" though, which can be seen on the Video review from W-S website. I serve Guacamole right from the Molcajete. Guests just love it!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Time-saver, Easy to Clean
Review 16 for Molcajete
Sindi
Brooklyn, NY
June 20, 2011
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:6 - 12 months
Uses product:A few times a year
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fun item, pain to clean
June 20, 2011
I do really love the Molcajete. I've bought it for two of my friends as house warming and shower gift. Note: get this item shipped 'cause it's heavy to carry! We've all taken this out for entertaining. So neat and fun to use but a pain to clean...
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Design
Cons: Difficult to Clean, Weight
Review 17 for Molcajete
Soupie
Texas
June 18, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Never
Would You Recommend? No
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Need prep instructions
June 18, 2011
Just received this item with no instructions for preparing it for use. In the reviews, I read it should be cleaned with rice before using. I should not have to read a lot of reviews to help me know what to do. Instructions should be sent with each molcajete. I have not used it yet.
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maye
nashua nh
Posted June 25, 2011
Recipe for molcajete
Hi< I'm mexican and is not a mexican kichen without a molcajete.
Mexican salsa
2 o 3 tomatos(or 10 tomatillos)
sea salt
garlic
jalapenos or serrano peppers to taste
Opcional, onion and cilantro
Mexican salsa
2 o 3 tomatos(or 10 tomatillos)
sea salt
garlic
jalapenos or serrano peppers to taste
Opcional, onion and cilantro
grill tomatos or tomatillos, garlic and peppers, ground the garlic with sea salt then add peppers and last the tomatos or tomatillos one at the time. add choped onion and cilantro if you want, some chips and mmmmmmm.
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Review 18 for Molcajete
SOAP
Montana
June 6, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Once a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Authentic Perfect Bowl & Server
June 6, 2011
This molcajete is the real deal! I use mine for guacamole. It makes quick work out of mashing avocados & grinding. I don't see people use these much in the northern part of the US, so it adds function & fun to the meal. It helps set the tone. This is real stone, so it is very heavy & substantial.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Design, Weight
Review 19 for Molcajete
Meg1
Saint Paul, MN
June 6, 2011
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Awesome Great Guac
June 6, 2011
This thing is great. Attractive, fun to use, and really gets the job done. You have to make sure that you "break it in" when you first get it by grinding down some rice. If you don't...plan on rock filled guacamole.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Design
Cons: Difficult to Store
Review 20 for Molcajete
Skepticalconsumer
Texas and Utah
April 21, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Heavy duty
April 21, 2011
This is a heavy duty mortar and pestle for serious grinding. I bought it for annetto seeds and it works pretty well but they are tough. Black pepper, whole spice, coriander seeds are a snap. Have to put protection on the feet to prevent it scratching countertops.
Pros: Durable, Quality, Size, Weight
Cons: Difficult to Clean, Difficult to Store