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    El Michoacan

    3.8 (113 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    EL MICHOACAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    This eclectic Mexican restaurant has outstanding, and very friendly, service - the staff really made you feel welcome, let you know that they were very pleased that you came, and that they were able to serve you. It was obvious, from all the decorations and memorabilia on the walls and hanging from the ceiling, that this place has served Ramona residence for years. Food was very good. We enjoyed the chips and salsa that were served when we sat down - it was a very different salsa than you get in a lot of Mexican restaurants, and outstanding. I ordered a "Super Tostada", with the shredded beef, and asked them to substitute sliced avocados for the guacamole that it usually came with. It was brilliant! My wife had a cheese enchilada plate; the rice was a bit disappointing (to our tastes), but the enchilada and beans were excellent! All-in-all, we would detour to El Michoacán if we are back in the Poway-Ramona area.

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    Robert Z.

    Visited 12/10/2022 One last dinner out last night before The First Snow of the year tonight here in Ranchita. El Michoacán in Ramona is a landmark Mexican Restaurant being serving this town for well over 25 years. This is the first time I've tried them in over 20 years. Still the same as my last visit. Grandma still sitting in her rocking chair watching everyone dine in this family run establishment. Large menu to choose from and fantastic friendly table service. We chose two dishes from the menu. The #1 Flauta, Chile Relleno, and a Shrimp Taco with Beans and Rice. And The #20 Tamale, Shrimp Taco, Ground Beef Enchilada, Chile Relleno with Beans and Rice. Sadly they were out of Tamales so I got an extra Enchilada in its place. Food was average and a bit overpriced for the size of the serving but not bad in general. Sauce is flavored nicely. Enchiladas we're my favorite. The Chile Relleno's were good but on the small side. The Shrimp soft tacos were a disappointment. Chips and Salsa were a nice way to start. It hit the spot for a quickie. Give it a try if your in town.

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    Review for Nachos only (which aren't even worthy of the title of nachos) I don't even know where to start and will say this was the grossest "nachos" I have ever had. We were having a beer next door and thought some chips and salsa would be delish. This completely stumped the person taking our order who could not understand we only wanted chips and salsa. We finally acquiesced and ordered the carne asada nachos without meat. Annoyingly, we were charged the same price but that's neither here nor there. The real disappointment came after opening the container to find chips drenched in cheese sauce without a single hint of real cheese. A small squirt of sour cream and fake guacamole topped off this disgusting serving of nachos. And on the side we were served a back of chips and containers of salsa...SMH...two black hairs accompanied our meal. After dumping some salsa on them trying to pretend they were edible, we gave in and threw them away. Such a waste... Maybe their entrees are better?!?

    Homemade chips and delicious salsa

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    Food was amazing and service was wonderful. The restaurant was authentic from food to ambience. Highly recommend.

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    Good was amazing! Service was great love the service prices were right staff was friendly

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    Best food, service and place to spend cold winter nights. Owners are great people who support the community

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    Service is always excellent and the good is good. This is one of Ramona's better restaurants.

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    In our house we call it the hole in the wall. It has always been our families favorite Mexican food here in town.

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    Casual, comfortable, come as you are and enjoy the yummy Mexican dishes! My family loves this restaurant!

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    Service was very slow, food had no flavor. Ramona has many Mexican restaurants I would pass on this one.

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