Shared plates, but not really “small plates”; don’t order more than 1.5x entrees per person. All really good though!
Alli A.
So... might sound intuitive but you HAVE TO LIKE MOLE. There is nothing else on the menu. We were hoping to find Spanish food but everything had mole which we learned that we do not care for and therefore will not be back. But if you do in fact like mole this is the place for you.
Christina D.
I have never had Oaxacan food before so I was very excited to try this place! Firstly the ambiance is very cozy and inviting. Our waitress was phenomenal and super helpful and attentive. We really appreciated her taking the time to walk us through the various dishes and giving us her recs. We got the grilled octopus which I thought was just alright. It was a bit dryer than I would like. The sauce helped but it is definitely very spicy!! The other appetizer (cannot remember the name) was delicious!! I could have had like 5 of those plantain things. The mole negro is definitely a winner. We got the mole negro con pollo as well which I'm retrospect we should have gotten a different type of mole to try but I was very happy with the entree dish as well. The chicken was literally falling off the bone. You didn't need teeth to eat it. Overall, this place is 10/10. Wonderful date night spot to try!!
B R.
Food is amazing. Service is spot on. Atmosphere is great. Definitely one of our favorites in Cville. Tamales are delicious and the carnitas is out of this world!
Clayton K.
Great authentic Oaxaca food. If you consider yourself to be a fan of Mexican food, you must stop by this place that delivers cuisine from the heart of the Mexican culinary tradition.
Karin W.
Everything was good, but I thought the portions were a little large. I could only eat 2 of my 4 chicken enchiladas. I would have liked some chips and salsa. The device was excellent.
James C.
Hands down, the best meal I have had in a long time. Great food, great wait staff, great vibes!
Bethany J.
Amazing mole! We tried the mole chipotle, mole negro, and mole guajillo. All were perfect and you could definitely taste the uniqueness of each one. This would be the best restaurant in Charlottesville if they didn't require a credit card when reserving a table and the threat of charging $20 per person if you don't show up to your reservation. That is crazy and makes me hesitant to go back, despite the outstanding food.
Tom R
Tried this restaurant tucked into the Belmont area within Charlottesville. We were seated promptly as there were plenty of tables available. We ordered some drinks, more specific, tequila straight up. The drinks came and you could hardly tell there was any tequila in the glass. For the price, the pour was minuscule. Then came the explanation that they only serve “family style”…seriously. We placed our food order. The food came and it was very good although small portions for the prices. The service though was actually rude. When we finished with our food, we asked for a glass of wine. The server said, “so you are not ordering any more food” and then walked away. We were with another couple and when it came time for the bill, we were told that they couldn’t do separate checks. Then they kept hovering around as we were figuring out the bill, getting to the point where we were asked so still trying to do the math! Although the food is good, will not be going back anytime soon.
Drchadley
The food here was terrific! A short walk from Charlottesville proper, we enjoyed the intricate delicacy of this food from the region of Oaxaca, Mexico. I have been to many Mexican restaurants in my lifetime but this was truly a different dining experience! The mole is such a unique taste and so different than anything that I've had before. The service was good and we really enjoyed our meals Ambience is OK, but if you're truly looking for something different, this is the place!
One of the best meals I've ever had. So much flavor. In fact, I'm still literally puzzled how they packed so much flavor in each bite. The carnitas were cooked to perfection, the rice surprisingly flavorful, even the avocado sauce and pico were amazing. Followed dinner with a flan cheesecake that was amazing. Slightly sweet with a burnt sugar crust. Highly recommend, one of the best restaurants in Charlottesville.
Russ C
Incredible experience for our Anniversary! The food was outstanding and the staff and owner, Benos, were all top notch. This was by far our best experience dining out since Covid. This is not your traditional Mexican with chips and Salsa…repeat, no chips and salsa sold here, but the dishes are legit. Incredible flavors, presentation, and taste! Thank you Con Mole, we can’t wait to return!
Amber S.
Every dish was amazingly tasteful. So fresh and flavorful. We dined outside and all staff were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the halibut ceviche, flank steak empanadas, carnitas, shrimp mole, and the flan cheesecake. All were delicious. The black bean mole is out of this world. Highly recommend!!
Eric M.
Back for more at Conmole. See my other review for details about the space. This review is all about the food and service during a second visit. A vegetarian tamale was smooth, creamy and taste Ty. The carnitas were ungodly good. The margaritas were en pointe. The service was incredible. This is a chef that loves to cook...you can feel the love. Avocado mousse. Omg. It was incredible. Run. Run. Run. Do not walk. Run to Conmole.
Eduardo C.
Traveling to Charlottesville for business and frankly, never did I picture myself finding a good Mexican food place, much less traditional Oaxaca mole negro. Boy, did this place prove me wrong! Excellent excellent excellent mole negro. Perfect combination of chocolate and chile. Good portion with a leg and thigh and a good side of Mexican rice. I also had a Jamaica (hibiscus) aqua fresca which was was "con gas" (sparkling) and a great as well. Refreshing without overly sweet. I was able to get in early on a weeknight, but this place does brisk business so make a reservation for sure. Parking is good with an adjacent pay parking. If I had to give constructive criticism...$3 for a "side" of corn tortillas I thought was a bit much. Mole is supposed to be enjoyed with tortillas so I think it should be included with the meal.
Shared plates, but not really “small plates”; don’t order more than 1.5x entrees per person. All really good though!
So... might sound intuitive but you HAVE TO LIKE MOLE. There is nothing else on the menu. We were hoping to find Spanish food but everything had mole which we learned that we do not care for and therefore will not be back. But if you do in fact like mole this is the place for you.
I have never had Oaxacan food before so I was very excited to try this place! Firstly the ambiance is very cozy and inviting. Our waitress was phenomenal and super helpful and attentive. We really appreciated her taking the time to walk us through the various dishes and giving us her recs. We got the grilled octopus which I thought was just alright. It was a bit dryer than I would like. The sauce helped but it is definitely very spicy!! The other appetizer (cannot remember the name) was delicious!! I could have had like 5 of those plantain things. The mole negro is definitely a winner. We got the mole negro con pollo as well which I'm retrospect we should have gotten a different type of mole to try but I was very happy with the entree dish as well. The chicken was literally falling off the bone. You didn't need teeth to eat it. Overall, this place is 10/10. Wonderful date night spot to try!!
Food is amazing. Service is spot on. Atmosphere is great. Definitely one of our favorites in Cville. Tamales are delicious and the carnitas is out of this world!
Great authentic Oaxaca food. If you consider yourself to be a fan of Mexican food, you must stop by this place that delivers cuisine from the heart of the Mexican culinary tradition.
Everything was good, but I thought the portions were a little large. I could only eat 2 of my 4 chicken enchiladas. I would have liked some chips and salsa. The device was excellent.
Hands down, the best meal I have had in a long time. Great food, great wait staff, great vibes!
Amazing mole! We tried the mole chipotle, mole negro, and mole guajillo. All were perfect and you could definitely taste the uniqueness of each one. This would be the best restaurant in Charlottesville if they didn't require a credit card when reserving a table and the threat of charging $20 per person if you don't show up to your reservation. That is crazy and makes me hesitant to go back, despite the outstanding food.
Tried this restaurant tucked into the Belmont area within Charlottesville. We were seated promptly as there were plenty of tables available. We ordered some drinks, more specific, tequila straight up. The drinks came and you could hardly tell there was any tequila in the glass. For the price, the pour was minuscule. Then came the explanation that they only serve “family style”…seriously. We placed our food order. The food came and it was very good although small portions for the prices. The service though was actually rude. When we finished with our food, we asked for a glass of wine. The server said, “so you are not ordering any more food” and then walked away. We were with another couple and when it came time for the bill, we were told that they couldn’t do separate checks. Then they kept hovering around as we were figuring out the bill, getting to the point where we were asked so still trying to do the math! Although the food is good, will not be going back anytime soon.
The food here was terrific! A short walk from Charlottesville proper, we enjoyed the intricate delicacy of this food from the region of Oaxaca, Mexico. I have been to many Mexican restaurants in my lifetime but this was truly a different dining experience! The mole is such a unique taste and so different than anything that I've had before. The service was good and we really enjoyed our meals Ambience is OK, but if you're truly looking for something different, this is the place!
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One of the best meals I've ever had. So much flavor. In fact, I'm still literally puzzled how they packed so much flavor in each bite. The carnitas were cooked to perfection, the rice surprisingly flavorful, even the avocado sauce and pico were amazing. Followed dinner with a flan cheesecake that was amazing. Slightly sweet with a burnt sugar crust. Highly recommend, one of the best restaurants in Charlottesville.
Incredible experience for our Anniversary! The food was outstanding and the staff and owner, Benos, were all top notch. This was by far our best experience dining out since Covid. This is not your traditional Mexican with chips and Salsa…repeat, no chips and salsa sold here, but the dishes are legit. Incredible flavors, presentation, and taste! Thank you Con Mole, we can’t wait to return!
Every dish was amazingly tasteful. So fresh and flavorful. We dined outside and all staff were very friendly and attentive. We ordered the halibut ceviche, flank steak empanadas, carnitas, shrimp mole, and the flan cheesecake. All were delicious. The black bean mole is out of this world. Highly recommend!!
Back for more at Conmole. See my other review for details about the space. This review is all about the food and service during a second visit. A vegetarian tamale was smooth, creamy and taste Ty. The carnitas were ungodly good. The margaritas were en pointe. The service was incredible. This is a chef that loves to cook...you can feel the love. Avocado mousse. Omg. It was incredible. Run. Run. Run. Do not walk. Run to Conmole.
Traveling to Charlottesville for business and frankly, never did I picture myself finding a good Mexican food place, much less traditional Oaxaca mole negro. Boy, did this place prove me wrong! Excellent excellent excellent mole negro. Perfect combination of chocolate and chile. Good portion with a leg and thigh and a good side of Mexican rice. I also had a Jamaica (hibiscus) aqua fresca which was was "con gas" (sparkling) and a great as well. Refreshing without overly sweet. I was able to get in early on a weeknight, but this place does brisk business so make a reservation for sure. Parking is good with an adjacent pay parking. If I had to give constructive criticism...$3 for a "side" of corn tortillas I thought was a bit much. Mole is supposed to be enjoyed with tortillas so I think it should be included with the meal.