This listing is for The Original Molcajete Mexicano by Cuitaxi, made of volcanic lava rock, with included pestle, table protectors, curing/seasoning instructions, and original box. The molcajete measures just over 8 inches edge to edge and is approximately 4.5 inches tall.
The item is offered in New in Open Box (NIOB) condition. The molcajete itself appears new and unused, but the box has been opened and shows cosmetic wear from storage and handling. The original Styrofoam packing material inside the box has started to break apart, so the item will be packed with additional protective materials to help ensure safer travel during shipment.
This molcajete is a traditional-style mortar and pestle used for grinding, crushing, mixing, and serving foods such as salsa, guacamole, spices, herbs, peppers, garlic, seasonings, and other ingredients. Since it is a natural stone item, buyers should expect normal texture variation, surface roughness, small pits, stone color variation, and handmade-style differences.
Please review all listing photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the item description and show the exact molcajete, pestle, table protectors, instructions, original box, packaging wear, texture, measurements, and overall presentation.
New in Open Box (NIOB)
Cuitaxi brand
The Original Molcajete Mexicano
Volcanic lava rock construction
Handmade-style natural stone item
Measures just over 8 inches edge to edge
Approximately 4.5 inches tall
Includes pestle
Includes table protectors
Includes curing/seasoning instructions
Includes original box
Original Styrofoam has started to break apart
Box is not perfect and shows cosmetic wear
Molcajete appears new/unused
Natural stone texture, pits, surface variation, and color variation should be expected
Buyer should cure/season according to included instructions before food use
Stored in a smoke-free environment
Brand: Cuitaxi
Product: The Original Molcajete Mexicano
Type: Molcajete / Mortar and Pestle
Material: Volcanic lava rock
Size: Just over 8 inches edge to edge
Height: Approximately 4.5 inches
Condition: New in Open Box
Included Pestle: Yes
Instructions: Curing/seasoning instructions included
Original Box: Included, with cosmetic wear
Use Type: Grinding, crushing, mixing, preparing, and serving compatible foods
Intended Use:
Salsa preparation
Guacamole preparation
Grinding spices
Crushing herbs
Preparing garlic, peppers, and seasonings
Traditional-style kitchen use
Serving dips or sauces
Kitchen display
Gift for cooking enthusiasts
Mexican cooking and traditional food preparation
This molcajete includes instructions for curing/seasoning. Buyers should follow the included instructions before first food use.
Natural stone molcajetes commonly require a curing or seasoning process before use to help remove loose stone grit and prepare the interior grinding surface. Buyer should wash, cure, season, and inspect the molcajete according to the included instructions before preparing food.
Because this is a natural volcanic rock item, texture variation is normal. Small pits, rough spots, uneven areas, color variation, and irregular shaping can be expected and are part of the stone construction and handmade-style presentation.
The original box is included, but it is not perfect and shows cosmetic wear from storage and handling.
The original Styrofoam packing material inside the box has started to break apart. Because of that, the original Styrofoam will not be relied on by itself for safe shipping. The molcajete and pestle will be packed with additional protective materials to help protect the stone, pestle, box, and included contents during transit.
Buyers should expect possible minor Styrofoam residue or packaging wear due to the condition of the original inner packing.
Great for preparing salsa, guacamole, spices, herbs, garlic, peppers, and seasoning blends.
The volcanic lava rock design provides a rough grinding surface suitable for traditional mortar and pestle-style use.
The natural stone appearance also works well as a countertop display piece when not in use.
A good option for buyers looking for a new/open-box molcajete with original box, pestle, table protectors, and instructions included.
The included instructions help guide the buyer through curing/seasoning before first food use.
Cuitaxi The Original Molcajete Mexicano
Volcanic Lava Rock
Handmade-Style Natural Stone Construction
Just Over 8 Inches Edge to Edge
Approximately 4.5 Inches Tall
Pestle Included
Table Protectors Included
Curing / Seasoning Instructions Included
Original Box Included
New in Open Box
Box Has Cosmetic Wear
Original Styrofoam Has Started to Break Apart
Great for Salsa, Guacamole, Herbs, Spices, and Traditional Kitchen Use
Smoke-Free Storage
Photos Show Exact Item Included
Cuitaxi Original Molcajete Mexicano
Matching pestle
Table protectors
Curing / seasoning instructions
Original box
No additional kitchen tools, food, seasoning, cleaning brush, serving spoon, display stand, extra packaging materials, or other accessories are included unless clearly shown in the listing photographs.
Only the molcajete, pestle, table protectors, instructions, and original box shown in the listing photographs are included with this sale.
Ships within two business days via USPS or UPS. Items are professionally packed and stored in a smoke-free environment prior to shipment.
This is a heavy stone item and will be packed carefully. The original Styrofoam has started to break apart, so additional protective packing materials will be used to help protect the molcajete, pestle, box, and included contents during transit. The item may be double-boxed or reinforced as needed for safer shipping.
Items are sourced from a wide range of channels including retail stores, liquidation lots, overstock inventory, estate sales, auctions, thrift stores, warehouse buyouts, kitchenware lots, home goods lots, cookware lots, and secondary markets. Because of this, even items that appear new, unused, sealed, open box, new old stock, or like new may exhibit minor cosmetic imperfections or signs of handling. These can include, but are not limited to: light surface marks, scuffs, faint scratches, minor dust or residue from storage, shelf wear, packaging wear, sticker residue, label markings, writing, box dents, corner wear, edge wear, foam residue, or slight discoloration from age or environmental exposure.
Packaging may be opened, distressed, damaged, missing, or replaced, especially in cases of kitchenware, stone cookware, mortar and pestle sets, natural material items, retail returns, overstock, liquidation, or secondary market goods. Items may have previously been handled for inspection, photography, storage, display, transport, resale, or inventory processing. In some instances, original boxes, inserts, Styrofoam, wraps, labels, instructions, pads, protectors, or packaging components may vary unless explicitly stated as complete.
For molcajetes, mortar and pestle sets, volcanic rock kitchenware, and natural stone items, condition may include surface roughness, stone pits, natural texture variation, color variation, uneven edges, stone dust, small chips or imperfections from manufacturing, handmade-style irregularities, packaging contact marks, or other cosmetic variations that do not necessarily affect normal use. Natural stone items should not be expected to have a perfectly smooth or uniform surface.
This listing is for a Cuitaxi Original Molcajete Mexicano in New Open Box condition. The molcajete measures just over 8 inches edge to edge and approximately 4.5 inches tall. It includes the pestle, table protectors, curing/seasoning instructions, and original box. The box shows cosmetic wear, and the original Styrofoam packing has started to break apart. Additional protective packaging will be used for shipment.
Buyer is responsible for curing, seasoning, cleaning, and preparing the molcajete according to the included instructions before food use. Buyers should review all photos carefully to confirm exact stone texture, size, included contents, box condition, and overall presentation before purchase.
All items are stored in a clean, smoke-free environment after sourcing; however, due to the nature of secondary market sourcing, prior storage conditions are not always fully known. While every effort is made to accurately inspect, document, and disclose condition, extremely minor imperfections that do not affect basic use or overall presentation may not always be individually noted.
Buyers should expect condition consistent with responsibly sourced secondary market inventory, especially for new open-box kitchenware, molcajetes, natural volcanic stone items, mortar and pestle sets, and items photographed and described based on visible condition.