Michael Russell ranked Mole Mole third in The Oregonian's list of Portland's best new foods carts of 2022.[19] He also included the chicken mole tacos in a list of ten "fantastic" dishes for $10 or less at the new carts.[20] Katherine Chew Hamilton included the business in Portland Monthly's 2022 list of twenty food carts "that define Portland now".[3] Krista Garcia included Mole Mole in The Infatuation's overview of Portland's best food carts.[21] Waz Wu included Mole Mole in Eater Portland's 2023 overview of the city's top food carts for vegan dining.[14] In 2024, the website's Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Nathan Williams included the business a list of recommended restaurants on Alberta Street,[22] and Garcia included Mole Mole in a list of the city's "standout" Mexican eateries.[4]Eater Portland has also included the restaurant in lists of 18 "knockout spots for affordable dining",[8] 38 "essential" eateries,[23] and best affordable restaurants in the city.[24] Writers also included Mole Mole in the website's guide to Portland's "most outstanding" food carts.[25]
