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product_id: 232639959
title: "Genuine Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set- 8 Inches, Molcajete Mexicano — Mexican Cookware Perfect as Salsa Bowls, Guacamole Bowl and Masher, Mortero Para Cocina made from Volcanic Rock in Mexico"
brand: "festmex"
price: "31359 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Festmex"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/232639959-genuine-handmade-mexican-mortar-and-pestle-set-8-inches-molcajete
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# 100% Natural Volcanic Rock 8.5-inch Diameter Mortar Hand-Carved Artisan Craftsmanship Genuine Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set- 8 Inches, Molcajete Mexicano — Mexican Cookware Perfect as Salsa Bowls, Guacamole Bowl and Masher, Mortero Para Cocina made from Volcanic Rock in Mexico

**Brand:** festmex
**Price:** 31359 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌶️ Grind Tradition, Taste Excellence — Elevate Every Meal with Authentic Mexican Craftsmanship!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Genuine Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set- 8 Inches, Molcajete Mexicano — Mexican Cookware Perfect as Salsa Bowls, Guacamole Bowl and Masher, Mortero Para Cocina made from Volcanic Rock in Mexico by festmex
- **How much does it cost?** 31359 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/232639959-genuine-handmade-mexican-mortar-and-pestle-set-8-inches-molcajete)

## Best For

- festmex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted festmex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Authentic Mexican Heritage:** Hand-carved from genuine basalt volcanic stone sourced directly from Popocatepetl Volcano, delivering unmatched durability and cultural authenticity.
- • **Cured for Peak Performance:** Includes easy-to-follow curing instructions to season your molcajete, ensuring optimal grinding surface and flavor extraction from day one.
- • **Perfect Texture for Flavor:** The naturally rough volcanic surface enhances grinding efficiency, unlocking richer, deeper flavors in your salsas, guacamole, and sauces.
- • **Generous Size, Lifetime Use:** With an 8.5-inch diameter mortar and a sturdy 4-inch pestle, this heavy-duty set is built to last a lifetime and elevate your kitchen aesthetics.
- • **Versatile Culinary Powerhouse:** Ideal for crushing spices, nuts, seeds, and herbs, plus making fresh dressings, pestos, and traditional condiments with precision control over texture.

## Overview

This Genuine Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set is crafted from 100% natural volcanic basalt stone sourced from Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano. Measuring approximately 8.5 inches in diameter, it offers a durable, textured surface perfect for grinding spices, herbs, and making fresh salsas and guacamole. Each piece is hand-carved by skilled artisans, ensuring unique craftsmanship and a lifetime of use. The set includes curing instructions to maximize flavor extraction, making it an essential tool for authentic, flavorful cooking.

## Description

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Review: Salsa deluxe - Great product. Should of brought years ago.
Review: Excellent and durable product - I ordered this to make guacamole. After seasoning it and using it a few times, it does work well. It is very heavy and durable. Cleaning is very easy . I air dry it after washing.

## Features

- 🌋 GENUINE HAND CARVED IN MEXICO: Made from 100% Natural Volcanic Rock from the Popocatepetl Volcano Located in Puebla, Mexico. Crafted from genuine basalt stone sourced from Mexico, giving you a traditional grinding tool with unmatched durability and performance.
- 🌶️ USES: The volcanic stone provides the ideal grinding surface for spices or making delicious fresh 🥑Guacamole, but also pulverize nuts, seeds, ginger root and garlic and make homemade salad dressing, sauces and condiments, such as fresh mustard, pesto, salsa, chutneys and more. Widely used in pharmacies and apothecaries as well.
- 📏MEASUREMENTS: Molcajete (Mortar) measures approx. 8-1/2-inch diameter by 5-inches tall; Tejolote is approx. 4-inches long with a 2-1/2-inch diameter grinding end (Measurements are Approximate since the Molcajetes are 100% Individually ✋Handmade)
- 🌶️ CURING YOUR MORTERO: Once cured properly, the textured volcanic stone helps bring out richer, deeper flavors in your salsa, guacamole, and traditional dishes—making the effort worth it. The mortar includes a card with easy instructions on How to Cure the Molcajete. Rest assure that these molcajetes are made to last a lifetime.
- 🌶️ The molcajete (machucador) has been used for Thousands of years as the way to crush, grind and powder herbs and dry spices. Contrary to an electric grinder or crusher, the age-old, durable, traditional manual grinding method ensures that all cooking ingredients bring out their full flavor and aroma profiles, allowing you to further control their texture and make delicious, chunk-free dishes.
- 🌶️Handmade by Skilled Artisans – Each piece is individually crafted, delivering a unique, functional, and presentable addition to your kitchen. A classic Hispanic culinary tool that adds tradition, culture, and practicality to your cooking experience.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08JG3SDMR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,671 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #32 in Mortar & Pestles |
| Brand | FESTMEX |
| Color | Volcanic Stone |
| Date First Available | July 14, 2020 |
| Finish Type | 100% Volcanic Stone |
| Item Diameter | 8 Inches |
| Item Weight | 8 pounds |
| Manufacturer | FESTMEX |
| Material | Stone |
| Set Name | Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set |
| UPC | 850023714008 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FESTMEX
- **Color:** Volcanic Stone
- **Finish Type:** 100% Volcanic Stone
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8 x 8 x 5 inches
- **Material:** Stone

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I never received instruction card to “cure” item!!!! Could someone please tell me how to cure it, it is a gift?**
A: Pour 1/4 cup of rice and course salt into the molcajete and grind with the pestle until the mixture turns to powder. Grind all inside, sides and bottom.  Continue this process 3 or 4 times, each time with fresh rice and salt. You will see tiny rock granules in the powder. Dump out as you continue with the next. Do this until powder comes out clean with no more rock granules.  Rotate the pestle, as you will also be smoothing out the pestle. Finally after all is clean , you may season it by crushing garlic and fresh green chile. You can let it set overnight. Rinse off after process is complete. Enjoy your fresh guacamole.!

**Q: Es cemento o piedra volcánica?alguien puso agua y espero unos minutos para saber si es cemento?**
A: No soy experto pero si parece ser de piedra volcánica. Es buen producto.

**Q: Cuantas tasas le caben?**
A: Le caben aproximadamente 2 a 2 tazas y media.

**Q: Does it release any stone dust?**
A: If you follow the directions prior to first use there is no stone dust.  It is removed following the washing & drying of the mortar & postal.  Hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Salsa deluxe
*by A***R on December 20, 2025*

Great product. Should of brought years ago.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and durable product
*by B***O on August 12, 2025*

I ordered this to make guacamole. After seasoning it and using it a few times, it does work well. It is very heavy and durable. Cleaning is very easy . I air dry it after washing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Curing it is a chore but a big necessity and only done once in a life time.
*by C***N on April 9, 2022*

There is ABSOLUTELY nothing i dont like about this item. What i love most about it is it is actually made in mexico. EVERYTHING is made in china. It is so refreshing to be able to purchase a hispanic tool from an hispanic orogin. I just wish we had more options. I am of mexican decent and i find it nearly impossible to purchase things from my family herritage. I wish i could do more. But i digress...the item is awsome but a bit of a chore to cure. This is something that is really necessary but only needed to do once in a life time for that item. Grind rice and salt as many times needed till it comes out clean while rounding off any sharp edges on the pessel. Rinse with clean water and a kitchen brush and let dry. Then grind up a couple cloves of garlic (3) with the food grade oil of choice while ensuring coverage all the way to the top of the mortar. Let stand over night then rinse with brush and let dry then ready to use. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU EVER USE SOAP. Unless of coarse you like the taste of soap. If you ever need a deep clean just cook it in the oven. It is after all a volcanic rock. 😉

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*