If you live in Charlottesville and you don’t have Con Mole at the TOP of your list of amazing restaurants - what are you doing? The fact that other places are “booked solid” every night and this place has a table to spare is wild to me. The food is authentic and SOULFUL with a simple, thoughtful menu that doesn’t try too hard because it doesn’t have to. Service is always incredible - it feels like a family and working in hospitality for 22 years - that is such an incredible vibe that you can’t fake. Get to Con Mole and thank me later!
Connery Swift
Probably our favorite spot in the ville! Great team and service here matched with top notch dishes that will always leaving you satisfied and wanting to come back!
Jenna Cook
They recommend 2 people start off with 4 entrees to share! This is not listed on their website! Be prepared to pay double for your meal than the menu would suggest. It was ok but you can get much better food at that price range.
Nick Schmidt
On what is sure to be the first of many visits to their covered patio, I had to try the classic mole negro. Our server was kindly informative, even to an ignoramus like myself, so if you’re unfamiliar with Oaxacan food, fear not! The mole negro is served generously—more like a soup than a sauce—and it is not sweet, rather deep, bitter, and spicy. The lamb barbacoa was delicious but I’m happy I ordered the mole negro. I also enjoyed a tamarind margarita, but I wish I enjoyed two (if you know what I mean)! I can’t wait to return to try all the other mole variations.
Caylea
The Enfrijoladas (no carne) were delicious! Lots of great flavors, especially the beans. My partner liked the Mole Guajillo con carne.
Our server was so friendly and kind, he greeted us immediately as we entered. The interior is beautiful and well designed! We are excited to come back and dine on their patio in the warmer months.
Hunter Torrence
The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly. We had such an amazing time!
La TREASE RANKIN
I had dinner there their 1st night they presented new items on the menu and I tell you it was very tasty.
Rachel Mason
If you’re looking for authentic, fresh, and delicious food then make this your spot! We celebrated my partners birthday here on a friend’s recommendation, and we will definitely be back. My partner is from Veracruz/Hidalgo, and the food brought back memories of his childhood and was the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Our server, Andrew I believe, was attentive and friendly and informative without ever being overbearing- we never had an empty glass or dirty dish for longer than 30 seconds before it was replaced and they were pretty busy while we were there. The dishes were well timed by the staff and cooked perfectly, Andrew’s recommendations were spot on and delicious, the place itself was clean and beautifully designed, and we walked away full and happy! We got the calabaza (zucchini with pumpkin seeds and a chipotle crema), mole with shrimp and a mole with chicken, octopus, and the Halibut and we were impressed by each one.
Charlie Knight
Delicious! Share your plates and try everything.... Make a reservation to get a seat inside.
Jill Lloyd
Most authentic Mexican I have found in Charlottesville! Cozy spot with a friendly staff! Laura was absolutely amazing!! The menu can be a little intimidating as it is in Spanish but Laura walked me through all the dishes with detailed descriptions. Plates are great for sharing. We got empanadas, steak and the barbacoa. We also had margaritas to drink. Everything was SO GOOD! We will definitely be back!
I am from central Mexico, so I have a preference for spicy red mole with yellow rice, but also enjoy mole poblano. Having said that, I visited Conmole with open an mind, and I was excited to try the regional varieties from Oaxaca. We ordered empanadas, tamales, mole de frijol negro, and mole juagillo. My favorite was the mole de juagillo, but the absolute star of the night was the tamal de huitlacoche. I thoroughly enjoyed the complexity of flavors, the texture and the sauce. I’m very pleased and would go back, however the tres leches chocolate cake was a bit dry. I don’t think it does justice to a traditional tres leches, but I appreciate the vision (offering the chocolate version and adding the milk mix right before serving).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mole Sauce with Ribs
striker titan
This place is more than a meal, it's an experience. AMAZING food and staff. One of the best meals I have ever had. Everyone should try this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mole Sauce with Ribs, Mole Negro, Empanadas
Caleb Bridgwater
A wonderful and flavorful journey. Our service was prompt, kind, and very helpful. I'd suggest one or two dishes per person you have at the table. The dishes are so packed with flavor you will leave happy regardless of how much you order.
If you live in Charlottesville and you don’t have Con Mole at the TOP of your list of amazing restaurants - what are you doing? The fact that other places are “booked solid” every night and this place has a table to spare is wild to me. The food is authentic and SOULFUL with a simple, thoughtful menu that doesn’t try too hard because it doesn’t have to. Service is always incredible - it feels like a family and working in hospitality for 22 years - that is such an incredible vibe that you can’t fake. Get to Con Mole and thank me later!
Probably our favorite spot in the ville! Great team and service here matched with top notch dishes that will always leaving you satisfied and wanting to come back!
They recommend 2 people start off with 4 entrees to share! This is not listed on their website! Be prepared to pay double for your meal than the menu would suggest. It was ok but you can get much better food at that price range.
On what is sure to be the first of many visits to their covered patio, I had to try the classic mole negro. Our server was kindly informative, even to an ignoramus like myself, so if you’re unfamiliar with Oaxacan food, fear not! The mole negro is served generously—more like a soup than a sauce—and it is not sweet, rather deep, bitter, and spicy. The lamb barbacoa was delicious but I’m happy I ordered the mole negro. I also enjoyed a tamarind margarita, but I wish I enjoyed two (if you know what I mean)! I can’t wait to return to try all the other mole variations.
The Enfrijoladas (no carne) were delicious! Lots of great flavors, especially the beans. My partner liked the Mole Guajillo con carne.
Our server was so friendly and kind, he greeted us immediately as we entered. The interior is beautiful and well designed! We are excited to come back and dine on their patio in the warmer months.
The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly. We had such an amazing time!
I had dinner there their 1st night they presented new items on the menu and I tell you it was very tasty.
If you’re looking for authentic, fresh, and delicious food then make this your spot! We celebrated my partners birthday here on a friend’s recommendation, and we will definitely be back. My partner is from Veracruz/Hidalgo, and the food brought back memories of his childhood and was the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Our server, Andrew I believe, was attentive and friendly and informative without ever being overbearing- we never had an empty glass or dirty dish for longer than 30 seconds before it was replaced and they were pretty busy while we were there. The dishes were well timed by the staff and cooked perfectly, Andrew’s recommendations were spot on and delicious, the place itself was clean and beautifully designed, and we walked away full and happy! We got the calabaza (zucchini with pumpkin seeds and a chipotle crema), mole with shrimp and a mole with chicken, octopus, and the Halibut and we were impressed by each one.
Delicious! Share your plates and try everything.... Make a reservation to get a seat inside.
Most authentic Mexican I have found in Charlottesville! Cozy spot with a friendly staff! Laura was absolutely amazing!! The menu can be a little intimidating as it is in Spanish but Laura walked me through all the dishes with detailed descriptions. Plates are great for sharing. We got empanadas, steak and the barbacoa. We also had margaritas to drink. Everything was SO GOOD! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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So authentic and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am from central Mexico, so I have a preference for spicy red mole with yellow rice, but also enjoy mole poblano. Having said that, I visited Conmole with open an mind, and I was excited to try the regional varieties from Oaxaca. We ordered empanadas, tamales, mole de frijol negro, and mole juagillo. My favorite was the mole de juagillo, but the absolute star of the night was the tamal de huitlacoche. I thoroughly enjoyed the complexity of flavors, the texture and the sauce. I’m very pleased and would go back, however the tres leches chocolate cake was a bit dry. I don’t think it does justice to a traditional tres leches, but I appreciate the vision (offering the chocolate version and adding the milk mix right before serving).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mole Sauce with Ribs
This place is more than a meal, it's an experience. AMAZING food and staff. One of the best meals I have ever had. Everyone should try this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mole Sauce with Ribs, Mole Negro, Empanadas
A wonderful and flavorful journey. Our service was prompt, kind, and very helpful. I'd suggest one or two dishes per person you have at the table. The dishes are so packed with flavor you will leave happy regardless of how much you order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enfrijoladas, Mole Negro, Carnitas
We went to Conmole on a busy Friday night and the service was great! They were friendly and attentive throughout the night.
We had the tamales, chorizo empanadas, ceviche tostada and enfrijolada with meat. Everything was good and I’d recommend that you pay a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enfrijoladas, Empanadas
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