How Our Molcajete Is Made

Molcajete being sculpted with chisel and pick

November 30, 2023

Masienda’s molcajete, created by Enrique Juárez from San Salvador El Seco, Puebla, has a contemporary feel with its sleek, rounded design and stocky legs. Watch our documentary to learn how each one is sculpted from volcanic rock and what this ancient piece of technology means to the Mexican kitchen.

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LESLIE CARUTHERS |

I received the large molcajete for Christmas and I am absolutely obsessed! It’s truly beautiful and everyone who has seen it so far loves it as well! I can’t wait to use it New Year’s Eve!

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