La Michoacana Taqueria & Restaurant
| Address: | 1138 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA |
| Phone: | +1 434-202-1336 |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM Closed |
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Samuel Brownfield
One of my favorite restaurants - if not my #1. You choose a dish and then select from a variety of deliciously seasoned meats. Pastor, marinated pork, is my favorite and my family loves it as well. We also typically get the chicken and carne asada steak. The chorizo is good but is often too salty for us - the habanero marinated pork is good but sometimes its too hot so we stick to the basics. I typically get the Flautas or the Mexican-style tacos. The family enjoys both but also gets the nachos, empanadas, gorditas (not what TB has) and have been trying various other items as its difficult to go wrong here. They also have a selection of four salsas - our favorite is the guacamole salsa when its proportioned correctly - sometimes its mixed with too much green salsa - otherwise, its great. Amazing restaurant - excellent and unique but authentic and familiar flavors - meat, beans, rice etc - all very tasty. The front desk is run by a friendly, humble guy - I believe hes owner/part owner. Currently this is the only location but they are opening another - in Waynesboro, I believe. Cash only.
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Carmen Escobar
No me gusta porque, pedimos un taco de carne asada y esa carne tenía como mil años ya de vieja y la cara del dueño parece que le íbamos a ir a pedir comida regalada quepena que haya personas atendiendo esos lugares de comida con esa mala actitud
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Evan Mayo
Every time I come in the proprietor acts like its an enormous burden to serve me food. He seems legitimately surprised that I have brought currency and want to exchange it for his enchiladas. Dont even care, I love it there and eat lunch from there at least once a week. Miles better than the watered down Mexican joints like El Puerto and Guadalajara. Just try it, you wont go back.
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Kevin Foley
My co-workers and I have been going here for years. They have the best tacos Ive ever had. I always get Cabrito (habanero marinated pork). If you like heat, I recommend this with the "very hot" tomatillo sauce. They have other delicious homemade sauces as well, if you dont want them too spicy. You cant get a better taco in town! They take credit cards now, too!
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A Private User
Okay. This is going to sound hyperbolic, but I want whoever reads this to think for a moment in terms of value--the quality of what you get for the amount of green you part with. Thinking in these terms, La Michoacana is easily--easily--the best restaurant in Charlottesville. Get three tacos locos. Thank me later.
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Noah Bass
Visiting UVA from Fort Worth, TX and decided good Mexican food was an important consideration for our son:). This place ranks right up there with the best Mexican food in Fort Worth, very authentic. I was wowed by everything we ordered and I am not easily impressed when it comes to good Mexican food.
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Ben Skrillen
Super delicious. I got 4 tacos and had to get the 4th boxed up to go because I was full after 3, so the amount you get is quite nice. A bit inconvenienced by the fact it is cash only but there is an ATM at the convenience store across the street. So worth it though! I will be coming here again!
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George Morgan
Place doesnt have salsa for hard chips. The utensils were dirty and the guy seemed to not be interested in customer service but rather in cruising his tablet with his wife. I dont need people kneeling at my feet, just good old normal service. Theres better Mexican elsewhere for better prices.
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Michael Wayner
Fantastic place! Possibly best Mexican in Charlottesville. I visited again recently, having not been here in 3-4 years (circumstance, it was excellent then,too!), and it was so good I went back several times within the same week. I highly recommend this place!
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Michael Murphy
Great authentic taco place with a friendly staff. I highly recommend getting the habanero pork tacos, theyre incredible. They also have three salsas for you to add to whatever you want, a tangy guacamole sauce, a smokey red sauce, and a spicy green sauce.
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Ariana Roche
NOME Verda GUSTO NADA FOOD ROAST PA TACOS Estava OLD AND VERY DRY MEAT AND TACOS very expensive $ 250. And very small EACH AND SEAFOOD THISTLE very bad and very poor. Nothing to do this Mexican restaurant NOLO recommend for NADA
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A google user
Jose still offers the best Mexican experience in town. IMHO, La Mich has been consistently good since the days of the truck. Menu has expanded over the years. BEST tamal(e)s around, too. Everything is full of flavor.
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A Private User
Food is awesome. I love Mexican food and can be pretty picky about it but this is authentic and delicious. The outside looks a little sketchy but the food is amazing. Just FYI they take cash or check and dont open on Mondays.
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David Portnoy
The tortas (sandwiches) are amazing. I cant comment on their authenticity, but if they eat these in mexico Ill need to visit. You get a good amount of food for your money, just keep in mind its cash only.
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Elisa Ferrante
If you want authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go. The parking lot is a bit terrible and sometimes there is a bit of a wait but the food is incredible and inexpensive.
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Chuck Brady
authentic Mexican food the meats and sauces are amazing. its a small place and can get quite busy so going on off hours to give it a try is a good idea.
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Natalie Villagomez
I love this place. I do wish tgey would start taking pastic though. I dont always carry cash. But its always been good food every time Ive been there.
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A Private User
Authentic, delicious, cheap tacos. I used to envy my friends on the west coast before I discovered this place. Best ever.
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A Private User
Cash Only but they are great they also sell Mexican bottled drinks. They are so nice and their salsa is freshly made.
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Fenton Fadeley
The food is amazing and the older gentleman who takes your order is the most pleasant to work with. Loads of smiles!
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Matae Bartee
Most authentic spot in Cville for Mexican food. This is my new favorite spot! Quesadillas a la parilla were great.
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Jim Stern
The best food and and the best value for delicious homemade Mexican food anywhere in or around Charlottesville.
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Chris Ryan
Real authentic Mexican. Go here if you want the real deal. They used to be cash only but now accept cards!
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Everything was fresh excellent tortillas made everyday fresh very eccentric very clean food
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Ben Henderson
Best Mexican in town. Not Americanized. During cold weather you can get Champurrado.
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Gina McClain
Worth the stop for good Mexican. Flavors were great. Quantities are big. Be warned.
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Cinderella Man
Great staff here and great food. Authentic atmosphere and flavor. Great experience!
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Celine E
Found this place on our way to D.C. last week. Best chimichanga I have ever had!
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Matt Gray
Remember it is cash only, also do yourself a favor and order the baleadas.
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Lee Elberson
Great little Mexican place. Very authentic. $2.50 tacos and $10 burritos
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Ben Brumleve
Best tacos in town! Heads up: CASH ONLY. Thats how you know its good.
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Stephanie Brady
Great place to get authentic and out of this world delicious food!!
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Stan Braverman
Small place, family owned, traditional El Salvadorian Tacos, unique
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Krista Kennedy
Not healthy, but thats not the goal. Try the tamarind margarita!
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Cindy Baker
They are the best cant wait until they open in Lovingston
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A Private User
Cheap, delicious, more authentic than anything Ive found.
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Brandon Hosier
Dank authentic tacos. Try the beef tongue Mexican style!
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Heather Lutz
Our familys favorite Mexican food in Charlottesville.
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Brooks Child
Best, most authentic Mexican food in Charlottesville!
