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Molcajete authentic Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle 8.5"

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Item Dimensions LxWxH 12.6 x 9 x 9 inches

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  • Molcajete - Authentic Mexican Mortar and Pestle
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It is a handmade product, made from lava rock. The product by nature will be porous. We have listed a preparation guide on the listed item. Those steps will cure and prepare the mortar's porous surfaces. Being a handmade product made with natural material all of the pieces will be unique and porous will be in different parts of the item.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,294 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and versatility of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that it looks good, is well constructed and will last for a long time. They also appreciate the rustic, hand hewn look. Customers say it makes the best guacamole and is great for pesto sauces. They like the size, depth and quality of the product. That said, some complain about the porousness and ease of seasoning.

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118 customers mention85 positive33 negative

Customers like the quality of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that it is well constructed, heavy weight, and has beautiful craftsmanship. They also say it will last for a long time, is well seasoned, and shows no signs of damage. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Arrived well packaged. The mortar and pestle are very robust, and while exhibiting some rustic touches due to how they are made, it is all pretty..." Read more

"...By this point, mine is well-seasoned. The bowl and tejolote are smooth and black, and have a slight spicy aroma at all times...." Read more

"Good quality product" Read more

"...There are slight imperfections with it which don’t appear to have any negative effect on its function...." Read more

52 customers mention44 positive8 negative

Customers like the appearance of the mortar and pestle set. For example, they say it looks good sitting out on the counter, has a good grinding texture, and is a perfect complement to their kitchen and decor. Some mention that the stone is beautiful and the inside is very nicely finished. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance and find it to be an excellent addition to their home and kitchen.

"...And a side benefit is that it looks good just sitting out on the counter." Read more

"...turned out black and nice looking, but it still has some "holes" in it...." Read more

"...Look up some history before purchasing. It’s absolutely beautiful. I love the small chisel marks underneath and the “imperfections”...." Read more

"...I have since decided that the inside of this is just very nicely finished and there simply isn't a lot of residue from the manufacture...." Read more

35 customers mention29 positive6 negative

Customers like the versatility of the mortar and pestle set. They say it makes the best guacamole, is great for pesto sauces, and adds great taste to salsas, marinades, and sauces. Customers also mention that the mortar handles the ingredients like a champ and making guascamole with it is a breeze.

"...This is a good size and makes enough salsa verde for about 3 days worth of using as a condiment with the food I eat...." Read more

"...But my salsa was amazing and ridiculously delicious. I didn’t spend hours curing it and didn’t see or taste any dust or rocks...." Read more

"...It has a very coarse feel to it and has great potential for grinding...." Read more

"...I rather found the process of grinding rice therapuetic and enjoyable. I used brown rice (it was all I had.)..." Read more

32 customers mention26 positive6 negative

Customers like the size of the mortar and pestle set. For example, they say it's large, sturdy, and able to fit three avocados. Some mention that the pestle is large and comfortable. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and use it to make great guacamole.

"...The guacamole is as good as you are hoping.This is a good size and makes enough salsa verde for about 3 days worth of using as a..." Read more

"...For the most part packing ok. Love the size. The pestle is large and comfortable...." Read more

"...The cut of the bowl is nice and deep. The pestle is the perfect fit for your hand...." Read more

"...I love the size and shape of the tejolote.Packaging: You can tell the company takes great care in packing this item...." Read more

24 customers mention19 positive5 negative

Customers like the authenticity of the mortar and pestle set. They say it's made from lava rock, and is authentically made in Mexico. Customers also appreciate the consistency and natural volcanic, porous surface.

"This is clearly an authentic handmade molcajete which appears to be from volcanic basalt - the way they’re supposed to be...." Read more

"...it does need to be cured before you use it -- it has a genuine, natural volcanic, porous surface...." Read more

"...I'm no expert, but this seems to be the real deal, volcanic rock...." Read more

"...product's authenticity, but from visuals, it seems like the material is questionable...." Read more

19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the weight of the mortar and pestle set. They mention it's super heavy, but not too heavy for moving it and cleaning it.

"This molcajete is a hefty, heavy weight and it has beautiful craftsmanship. It has a very coarse feel to it and has great potential for grinding...." Read more

"...It is a heavy weight, well constructed mortar. It came with instructions for seasoning it and I followed them and it works great...." Read more

"Super heavy, really nice. Read up on care instructions!!" Read more

"...Bowl is very heavy -- after I cured it, I stuck some felt feet on it so it wouldn't scratch my table & counters -- it appears to be real volcanic..." Read more

25 customers mention13 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of seasoning. Some mention it's worth the hassle, great for advanced users, and easy to handle and take care of. However, others say that there were no care instructions that came with it and that it took a lot of work to prepare it.

"...There are videos on YouTube to show you how. Very easy...." Read more

"I would give it 5 stars -- but it didn't come with directions for how to cure it -- I had to google it and ask a chef friend what to do...." Read more

"...It is a heavy weight, well constructed mortar. It came with instructions for seasoning it and I followed them and it works great...." Read more

"...Yes this tool requires a learning curve and some time and energy. No, it’s not the easiest or fastest way to make salsa...." Read more

18 customers mention5 positive13 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the porousness of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that the material chalks after they soak it, has uneven sized pores throughout the surfaces, and there are still rice bits caught in the pores.

"...It’s pretty porous. You’ll probably have a bit of hard time to clean out the holes...." Read more

"...2: My next gripe is that this gray, porous material "chalked/chalks" after I soaked the molcajete/tejolote for 2+ hours and let it air dry for 24-..." Read more

"...be cured before you use it -- it has a genuine, natural volcanic, porous surface...." Read more

"...There are uneven sized pores throughout the surfaces of both, which are from the volcanic rock from which they are made...." Read more

Almost Got the One...At Least I Thought..
3 Stars
Almost Got the One...At Least I Thought..
**Final Update [02-02-2021]: I really wanted to love and keep this, but this product is extremely chalky. After hours of grinding with "Mexican salt" and some Jasmine rice (I had around), and then seasoning it in the oven, I really thought I had a keeper. After taking it out the oven I realized only the rim and bowl looked dark but the rest of the molcajete was back to the light gray look. I don't know if you would need to season the outside of the molcajete to get that overall dark color, but I'm sure this thing is not optimal cookware. When I hear something will smell like sulfur (when you grind it) I think of rotten eggs, but I got none of that.. All I got was a weird burnt hair (at first)/(then finally) cigarette smell. After oven seasoning, I wash the bowl and pestle in warm water with a stiff kitchen brush and an escobeta (a lil' root brush used for cleaning a molcajete, metate, comal, etc.), then left it to air dry. After coming back, I gave it another grind (to test the finish) and I got more of that white chalky substance. Definitely a red flag in my book - unfortunately. Anywho, better luck finding that perfect molcajete because it seem that the US molcajete market is saturated with subpar products.Original Review: I'm in the early stages of testing the product's authenticity, but from visuals, it seems like the material is questionable.I didn't see one of those stickers on it (like the ones that say, "Hecho en Mejico/Mexico"), but I actually got a cure instruction card/slip with this product (so that's a plus).Even so, I do get that cement vibe from this product (especially with the tejolote [pestle]). The pestle seem more finished/less porous than the actual molcajete (mortar). So, this gives me a "sospechoso" (suspect) vibe. The bowl is pretty much a light gray and the pores are pitch black, so it kinda seems like some of the pores have been carved/added in (if that train of thought makes sense).The product is a lil' promising though. If my memory serves me correctly, my molcajete is about .25" off the 8.5" outer diameter mark *(8-1/8"). The inner diameter was 6" even *(6-7/16) and the depth of the molcajete's bowl was 2" even (which is pretty shallow, but I guess this is a norm with different 8" molcajetes from Amazon/Amazon third party sellers).The price point and the Prime Delivery Speed for this product is definitely a plus (I didn't have to wait 1-2 weeks for the product to arrive [I ordered it on 01-23-2021 and received it on 01-24-2021 ).Although, it does seems like I received a different grade/quality product compared to some of the older ratings (with pictures) on here, so idk if Amazon's Warehouse's FBA stock is mixed up with some not-so authentic product (however, I could just be over-speculating).The one thing that "sussed" me out the most, about this product, was the fact that the cure instruction slip (that came with the product) suggests washing the bowl with soap and water (which I've read is a big No-No) because you'd contaminate your molcajete/future dishes with the taste/presence of a detergent (unless you can really power wash the bowl, or something, but it is a pretty porous material...)I'm still testing its authenticity, hopefully by getting a sulfurous smell and testing the smoothness/durability while curing it. I'd definitely suggest putting some water in the bowl, while resting the pestle in the bowl, and see if the bowl is capable of holding the water – and also see if the water disappears/becomes gray and murky (like it is mixing with cement dust/mix).Overall, the one *thing I object to is the cure *slip's suggestion to use soap on this product. I'm leaning on returning, but I already bought from two other sellers (Bonita Imports & Lindo Brand) and I'm leaning more towards Bonita Imports (from one of the 9" molcajetes I got, which was poorly packed, so it was damaged during transit/delivery).Kudos to the packer of this product because it came super-padded, so that got an extra star from me (for a total of three). However, once I test out the product, I will update my review and rating of the product.Until next time, happy cooking!*Update [01-31-2021]: I think I will have to return this little piece.I think this is a semi-authentic/cheap product - and here's why:1.) When I grind the pestle against the bowl, I get a burnt hair/cigarette smell (I don't know if that's supposed to be the sulphuric smell; but if it is, disregard this point).2: My next gripe is that this gray, porous material "chalked/chalks" after I soaked the molcajete/tejolote for 2+ hours and let it air dry for 24-hours. It was strange because the molcajete and tejolote started to show light gray streaks (when I did some more empty, test grinds). I'm still getting some mineral grit though. Even so, I will try curing the product some more and see how it comes out. Also, please remember,do NOT use soap to clean this product. I've read that water, salt and heat can be used to help clean/sanitize the molcajete &tejolote.3.) Just based off the website description: if something is 8", then say so. Don't put 8.5" or 9" and then send out something that's barely over 8". I understand that these are supposed to handmade, but variations shouldn't be by .5"-1" (at least in my opinion).4.) Lastly, (for now at least) there really isn't anything about the molcajete I received that gives me 100% certainty that this product is truly authentic (but I am aware that some molcajetes just needs to be cured and seasoned in order to get that desired look). Although, the rule still applies: you usually pay more for quality stuff.Overall: the rock is a pale gray with some big pores. Pores are desired, and expected, but if the pores are too big, then I feel you won't get too far without (maybe) years of seasoning/curing. I get the suspicion that there are a lot of "tourist" molcajetes being sold and sometimes you are better off getting a product like this in person (if that is even possible where you live – haha).Nonetheless, happy molcajete hunting my friends. Cheers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy unit. So far so good
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
Received this quickly after ordering. Arrived well packaged. The mortar and pestle are very robust, and while exhibiting some rustic touches due to how they are made, it is all pretty uniform overall and sits evenly on tbe 3 legs. The top edge seems to be slightly off level, but not enough to stand out or interfere with food prep. Again, part of its handmade nature. I haven’t used it to make food yet, as I’m still in the break-in and cure stage. But already I can tell that it’s going to be a robust and useful kitchen tool, and I think the 8.5” sizes will help me handle big prep jobs with ease, while still being just fine for quick small jobs. My last mortar and pestle, which I’m replacing because I broke it, was a more traditional cup type design and was pretty small . On that one I often found myself wishing it had more volume AND more of a bowl shape. So this new molcajete is meeting all the requirements. And a side benefit is that it looks good just sitting out on the counter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic molcajete just needs to be cured properly
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
This is clearly an authentic handmade molcajete which appears to be from volcanic basalt - the way they’re supposed to be. There are slight imperfections with it which don’t appear to have any negative effect on its function. That just adds character to its handmade authenticity. Both the molcajete and tejolote were packaged well in bubble wrap and arrived without any issues.

I studied many different recommendations for curing it, and here’s what I ultimately decided to do:

1. Wash the molcajete and tejolote thoroughly with water and then allow them to air dry. Try to wipe up as much of the the grit as possible without letting it run down the drain for the sake of your plumbing. Work on a plastic cutting board or towel to avoid scratching your sink, countertops or tables.

2. Lightly go over the molcajete and tejolote surfaces with 120-grit sandpaper just to add a smooth finish and remove some of the ridges that may be present. Wash both and scrub with a plastic-bristled brush then allow to air dry once more. I recommend having a dedicated brush just for the molcajete simply so soap doesn't inadvertently creep into your cleaning process.

3. Grind a small handful of rice (just rice for the first batch) until it’s a ground to a powder. Work up along the sides and top of bowl cure all working surfaces.

4. Discard rice, wipe off with brush, and repeat with an even mixture of rice and coarse salt. Repeat as many times as needed until rice/salt powder comes out mostly white with no grit. Many have reported that it takes 8-10 batches to remove all grit. I found that mine was clean after only 5 - I think the 'pre-cleaning' process helped to remove much of the initial grit.

5. Season with a couple of cloves of garlic, coarse salt, a few pepper corns and cumin seeds, and grind it down, covering all interior surfaces. Allow paste to sit for a few hours, then wash it out and clean with brush. One last air dry, and it’s now ready to take your salsa game to the next level!

*Final note: Never use soap during the cleaning, curing, or cooking process as the soap flavor will leach into the food. Including an out-of-the-box and cured/seasoned "before/after" pictures for reference on what it should look like once it's ready to start making salsas and guacamoles.
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Brigido Galvan
5.0 out of 5 stars The real thing!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2021
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Héctor
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on November 11, 2020
Christine Mackay
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
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Christine Mackay
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2021
Very fast shipping, very well wrapped and very sturdy , overall super nice
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tres jolie, exactement la grandeur que j’attendais. Livraison ...
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