Is Taqueria Molcajetes Still Open? Update (Santa Rosa, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Taqueria Molcajetes is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: Google Places marks the business operational and a Yelp listing updated 2026-03 shows 381 reviews and lists it as active, while the business's own website displays only a placeholder splash page.
- Season / episode Season 29, Episode 8
- Original air date
- Address 1195 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Taqueria Molcajetes in Santa Rosa for the episode "Regional Recipes," which aired 2018-12-14, spotlighting the restaurant's molcajete-style dishes and regional Mexican recipes drawn from Guadalajara and Michoacán traditions. The taqueria, run by owners Zacarias Martin and Dionicia Valdovinos, offers dine-in, patio seating, and take-out on West College Avenue in Santa Rosa. According to a Yelp listing updated 2026-03, the taqueria has 381 reviews and remains active at the same address. Sonoma County Tourism also lists the restaurant among its current dining recommendations. The restaurant's own site, taqueriamolcajetes.shop, loaded on 2026-09-08 but displayed only a one-page splash screen rather than a working menu or posted hours, so the Yelp listing is treated here as the more reliable signal of ongoing operation.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Regional Recipes
- What was featured
- Molcajete-style regional Mexican dishes from Guadalajara and Michoacán
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Taqueria Molcajetes
Frequently asked questions
Is Taqueria Molcajetes still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Taqueria Molcajetes is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Taqueria Molcajetes after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Taqueria Molcajetes in Santa Rosa for the episode "Regional Recipes," which aired 2018-12-14, spotlighting the restaurant's molcajete-style dishes and regional Mexican recipes drawn from Guadalajara and Michoacán traditions. As of September 2026, Taqueria Molcajetes is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Taqueria Molcajetes located?
1195 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Taqueria Molcajetes?
Season 29, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 14, 2018. The episode is titled “Regional Recipes”.
What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
According to a Yelp listing updated 2026-03, the taqueria has 381 reviews and remains active at the same address. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Taqueria Molcajetes still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
The restaurant's own site, taqueriamolcajetes.shop, loaded on 2026-09-08 but displayed only a one-page splash screen rather than a working menu or posted hours, so the Yelp listing is treated here as the more reliable signal of ongoing operation. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1195 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- taqueriamolcajetes.shop
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-molcajetes-santa-rosa
- sonomacounty.com — https://www.sonomacounty.com/food-drink/restaurants/taqueria-molcajetes/
- taqueriamolcajetes.shop — https://taqueriamolcajetes.shop/
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