Fresh Mexican flavors and a lively atmosphere come together at Molinos Mexican Grill in Locust Grove. This locally owned restaurant serves an extensive menu of street tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, traditional specialties, and creative house dishes made with fresh ingredients. From birria and carne asada to sizzling fajitas and seafood, there is plenty to explore, while a full bar makes Molinos just as fitting for a casual family dinner as it is for margaritas and a night out with friends.
MUST-TRY MENU ITEMS
- Molinos House Special – Your choice of grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp served over rice with grilled peppers and onions, then topped with queso.
- Birria Street Tacos – Two corn tortilla tacos served with rice and beans for a flavorful take on one of Mexico’s most popular specialties.
- Molinos Cazuela – Rice and black beans piled with grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes, then topped with queso.
- Sweet N’ Tangy Margarita Chicken – Chicken breast sautéed in a sweet and tangy marinade, topped with melted cheese and pico de gallo.
- Carne Asada – Grilled steak and onions served with rice, charro beans, guacamole salad, chile toreado, queso fresco, and tortillas.
- Street Corn Dip – A shareable starter combining corn, onion, cilantro, and beans in a creamy dip.
- Parillada – Come hungry for this hearty combination of steak, chorizo, carnitas, chicken, vegetables, cheese, and queso with plenty of traditional accompaniments.
- Camarones a la Diabla – Shrimp sautéed with peppers and onions in a savory spicy sauce for seafood lovers who like some heat.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Molinos Mexican Grill is locally owned.
- A full-service bar is available.
- Street tacos are available with steak, grilled chicken, shrimp, chorizo, carnitas, or birria.
- Fajitas can be ordered with steak, chicken, shrimp, or combinations of all three.
- The menu has a dedicated vegetarian section with fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, salads, bowls, and more.
- A children’s menu includes familiar Mexican favorites as well as homemade chicken strips.
- Build-your-own combination plates let diners mix and match tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, and chile rellenos.
- Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DID YOU KNOW?
Molinos has several dishes you won’t find on every Mexican restaurant menu. Chicken con Mole, Chilaquiles, Molinos Cazuela, Jalisco Steak, Mexico City Steak, and Sweet N’ Tangy Margarita Chicken give diners plenty of opportunities to branch out beyond tacos, burritos, and fajitas.
INSIDER TIP
Bring a group and order something for the table. Start with the Street Corn Dip or Molinos Dip, which combines steak, grilled chicken, and shrimp, then order a few different street taco fillings to compare. If you arrive especially hungry, the Molinos Cazuela or Parillada brings several proteins and flavors together in one dish.
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