This IMUSA 8-Inch Granite Mortar & Pestle is the real deal! A molcajete is the traditional Mexican mortar & pestle tool used by pre-Hispanic cultures, including the Aztecs and Mayans, stretching back several thousand years. The matching hand-held grinding tool is known as a ‘tejolote’ and makes crushing and grinding a cinch. This tool is required for creating a lot of traditional Mexican dishes, including salsa and guacamole. You will never buy store-bought salsa again!