El Molino Central

El Molino Central is a mexican restaurant Sonoma located in United States.

9 / 10
340
ratings
  • Phone

    (707) 939-1010

  • Website

    elmolinocentral.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

11 Central Ave (at Sonoma Hwy) Sonoma , CA 95476 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Private Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 100


Keywords:

Mexican food tamales Blue Bottle coffee casual healthy food good for groups good for a quick meal picnic tables big portions chili outdoor seating chicken great value apple fritters spicy food trendy breakfast food chilaquiles parking brunch food
Tara Trilops

A gem. Fresh, delicious food and a super laid back atmosphere . Place your order - love the swiss chard enchiladas - then walk through the kitchen and snag a spot on one of the picnic tables outside .

Anthony Maggio

One of the best Mexican restaurants in California. Everything here is delicious, especially fish tacos , enchiladas , and their refried beans . Good coffee too. This place is a must in Sonoma region.

SFGate

Owner Karen Taylor Waikiki woos crowds with juicy meat or roasted green chile and cheese tamales ; chicken picadillo enchiladas smothered in mole and crema ; and Bohemia beer-battered fish tacos . Read more

Doug Stahl

Awesome fish tacos ! Great prices too! Had two Bohemia Beers ! Great meal. You grab your food and eat on picnic tables ! Gotta get your own water and love the place!

Brian Strauss

Excellent and original— which is saying a lot for Mexican food . Get anything with mole and be prepared to wait. Maybe get two beers to keep you company and don’t forget a 4 pack of tamales to go!

Andrew Zaenglein

I really can’t say enough good things. Our second time here and it’s even better. Hands down the best Mexican food in the Bay Area.

Amelia Mani

???? Lives up to the hype - the squash blossom tamales on the summer menu were ???? and the refried beans of my favorite of anywhere ever. I envision daytrips from Oakland to Napa just for this.

Erica Jackson

Superb pork tamales ! The prices are reasonable too. Had the passion fruit and orange soda . Just a really good meal. You order your food and they bring it to you outside.

Katherine M.

"Tortillas and tamales made by hand from stone-ground corn masa. Grab a bag to go or linger over chilaquiles and Blue Bottle coffee on the covered patio ."

Kathryn D

Is it the best Mexican food in America? Quite possibly. For vegetarians , the chard enchiladas will knock you over.

Viaggiatrice

Absolutely wonderful local place, family owned, seasonal menu , worth the drive off the beaten path.

Josh Reeder-Esparza

The nixtamalized tortillas , chips , and tamales are amazing. Good coffee , it appears there's some good beer by the bottle as well .

Cher Aigner

Very good place. Best tacos ever ! We were in a 2 week trip in California and its the best meal we've eaten. Just go there now if you're close or drive faster if you're not !!

Malcolm Chang

The fish tacos are the bomb, and the chili relleno isn't overstuffed with cheese . Nice outdoor seating area under umbrellas and a hacienda style roof.

Benjy Weinberger

Best fish tacos I've had in a long time. Excellent chips too. This place completely lives up to its reputation.

Ronnie Jones

Best Mexican food that I've found in the bay .

David Giusti

Great Chile de Arbol salsa , fresh made guacamole . Big portions , super fresh. Solid coffee and wine options as well

Toby Matejovsky

Enchiladas suizas and avocado rellanos are both excellent. It's a low-key spot but has the best Mexican food around.

Carissa

the mole chicken tamales were excellent. super moist and tasty. HUGE portion !

Vincent Lowe

This is one of the very best! Chilaquiles on Saturday morning. Pozole on the day you visit if you're very lucky.

Ryan Brallier

The beef tacos and pork tamales were amazing. And the tortilla chips with guacamole were delicious.

JK

Speciality includes Halibut ceviche & Oaxacan red mole chicken tamales

Laurea de Ocampo

The mole is exceptional! Share everything. They make their own masa here.

Greg Grabowy

Chilaquiles before 11am. Only breakfast item on the menu and it's the best thing I've ever eaten.

Sabrina Lee

The chilaquiles (available before 11am) were incredible. We also loved the ahi tuna poke tostadas .

Brad Whitworth

Our timing was great. We got the last order of the halibut ceviche . Soooo good.

Hannah GM

Amazing mole enchiladas and guacamole . The small size of the latter should suffice for 2-3 people!

Lucky Peach

WHAT TO EAT: Anything made of masa—tortillas, tamales , panuchos , gorditas . Pozole , fish tacos . For full review, click Read more. Read more

AJ Mentaiko

Incredible Mexican. The vegetable tamales are to die for with fresh corn and butternut squash .

Nick Nick

Don't forget to buy fresh tortillas on your way out!

Jeff Weinstein

Chicken enchiladas (green), ceviche , and share a mole dish. Beware of Teslas.

Paul Williams

Best Mole I've had since at The Red Cabbage in Puerto Vallarta!

mariam asmar

Chille relleno and any tamale a must try. You really can't go wrong here w anything tho.

Robert Berris

The tacos al pastor blew my mind. Get them, your life is incomplete until you consume it.

Mark Graveline

Best chicken enchiladas I've ever had. Yum!

John

Chicken mole enchladas & tamales are amazing. The big spicy bowl of pozole is enough for 3 people!

Kim Collura

Everything! The guacamole too!

Ana Zawacki

No frill, authentic Mexican. A must!

Bommy

Huge portions . Try the enchiladas .

Island Bruin

Massive portions . Get one entree to share. Tamales are great.

Melon L

They're known for mole but I enjoy their fish tacos and guacamole .

Lisa Sosa

The fish tacos were delicious and very generous portion

tenny pearson

blue bottle coffee and chilaquiles - best brunch combo!

Amita K

So delicious and fresh, guacamole is amazing, fish tacos are great

Jessica Choi

Home of Primavera from Saturday's Ferry Building farmers market . Delish!

Heather Fritts

This place in absolutely incredible. Get the chicken enchiladas !

Brian L

Mole enchiladas were very good, fish tacos I wouldn’t get again.

Tom Imeson

Everything. Enchiladas , mole , tortillas , tamales .

Greg Zulkie

I can't get enough of the mole enchiladas !

Tom Imeson

Everything, with frequent new dishes

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