Solid spot with generous portions and really good flavor. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but once you're inside it feels very authentic and simple in the best way. They had fútbol games playing on the TVs, which added to the vibe and made it a great casual lunch spot. The tacos here are noticeably bigger than your typical street tacos, and most plates come with a full serving of rice and beans plus a little side of guac and salad, so you're definitely getting a full meal. Everything tasted fresh, but the standout for me was the tortillas. They're clearly made fresh and have that soft, slightly chewy texture you want. You can even buy them by the pound, which is a huge plus. Tried the birria taco, which is actually more of a quesabirria. It was massive and packed with flavor, though a bit heavy on the cheese for my taste. Still very solid overall, just something to keep in mind depending on your preference. Prices are a little higher than you might expect for this type of spot, but the portion sizes help justify it. Service was fast and everyone was very friendly. Just note that English is somewhat limited, but it didn't cause any major issues. Overall, a really good option if you're looking for filling, well-executed Mexican food with great tortillas. read more

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The word for "delicious" in Spanish is "sabroso." You'll be saying it after every single bite from La Michoacana, my new favorite Mexican restaurant. The rice, beans, and chorizo tacos were perfect across every dimension: seasoning, quantity, fattiness, saltiness, and overall texture and flavor. I would nominate them for a Michelin star if I could. Don't miss out on these absolute grandmasters of Mexican cuisine. read more

La Michoacana - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Do not come here they will serve you food with mold, food that is days old, cold, employees using same gloves to clean handle your food, etc. please don't waste your time coming here there is other places around the area that you could go to! Money could be tight so spending money on a bad experience would be horrible! read more

They had good food with a good amount of foot traffic. Service was nice. Parking lot is tight. The surrounding area is a bit "sketchy." It wouldn't be my go to spot. But it got the job done that day. read more

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This is unfortunately my first time leaving a negative review, but my experience here didn't sit right with me. When I visited on Tuesday, March 10, around 1:15ish the person taking orders was very rude and condescending while speaking with me. She started the conversation in English, but halfway through taking my order acted like she could no longer communicate with me. I even began speaking a mix of English and Spanish to avoid any confusion, but she continued rolling her eyes and seemed irritated the entire time. What made it more uncomfortable was that instead of speaking directly to me, she began asking my friends questions about my order in Spanish, even though I was standing right there and could understand her. My friends noticed it too and had to ignore her so she would address me directly. Despite the poor service, I still tipped well and remained respectful. I also noticed that we were not offered menus or told we could sit and look over one, yet another group that came in shortly after us was greeted warmly and given menus right away. I originally came in planning to create food review content for this restaurant. While the food was good, the service completely changed my impression. Unfortunately, I won't be returning or recommending this place. read more

Good food. Quick service. Parking can be an issue at times. I eat from there about 2to3 times a month.

This place was good the first time ONLY. After that food quality and taste continued to decline. This officially was the last time we will return. Why we are not getting served fresh food when the restaurant just opened for the day? Serving us burnt asada crumb tacos is crazy. Literally eating kibbles and bits, I could only stomach one taco. Complete waste of $50. Everything was nasty, it all tasted like old food reheated and recooked... rice and beans included! Don't waste your time here because it's a gamble getting good mexican food. read more

La Michoacana - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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La Michoacana has the best Al pastor tacos I've ever had! The service is great, these ladies put love into their food. Iliana always takes good care of us. We come here every week! 10/10 read more

Food was great, loved the tamales. Prices are pretty good there too, about $16 for a three taco combo (including birria tacos) which I haven't found anywhere else. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

The Aesthetic: Authentic Mom and Pop, no frills, counter service spot with incredible dishes galore. The Price: You get a massive amount of food for what you pay, and I mean 2-3 meals out of your main dish massive. It is by far the best value for the most authentic Mexican food in the city. The Parking: I won't sugarcoat it, this plaza is a nightmare. It's one of those poorly designed, tight plaza parking lots CLT loves. I park further away by the gas station to avoid tight situations. My Order: The Quesabirria with the consome every single time. It looks like nothing in my photos, but you are not going to believe the cheese pull. It's endless! Take home a couple chicharron for the road and an Agua Jamaica, and you'll have leftovers tomorrow. The Conclusion: It's the most authentic Mexican in CLT and it's a must try, do not sleep on this spot. read more

La Michoacana - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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In search of authentic tacos, I found myself here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. I ordered the 3 tacos with onions and cilantro. They don't offer chips but do have salsa. They have tables for eating in but the parking can be a challenge because of the busy area they're in. The tacos were good overall although one was a little dry. read more

La Michoacana - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I ordered a side of guacamole and when I opened the cup the entire avocado seed was in it. Such a waste of money.

Great food. Great people. The staff treats you like family & the atmosphere is great. The food is authentic and made with love Definitely recommend read more

La Michoacana - Pupusas revueltas - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love their food and the salsas great ....well keeping coming here .. love their chicken smoked

In my opinion, La Michoacana offers some of the most authentic tacos in the North Charlotte area. I would describe it as tucked away--it's located between some of Charlotte's historically less desirable neighborhoods, but 1) I encourage everyone to explore these areas as they are full of the fabric that built Charlotte to the place it is today, and 2) sometimes these hidden spots turn out to be the best surprises or best-kept secrets. The restaurant is straightforward--it's not flashy or trendy, just genuinely good. Parking is limited; there's a small lot that's usually half-full, but it's shared with other businesses, so it can fill up quickly. I'd imagine the shopping center sees a good amount of business during the day, so congestion should be expected. Service is always quick, and while not all staff members speak English, the menu is available in both Spanish and English, making ordering easier. I almost always get a mix of chicken, steak, and pork tacos with green salsa (the best salsa!), and it never disappoints. Portion sizes are generous, and they also offer meat by the pound, which is great for catering or entertaining if you're looking for even larger quantities. Pricing is reasonable--about the same as your favorite chain Mexican grill. This is my go-to spot for tacos, pupusas, and quesadillas, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new place to try." read more

Birria tacos! My son wanted to try them. It's Christmas eve and a lot of places were closed! I found this place on yelp and said they look authentic. 4 tacos $11 and really good. I tried one of my son's tacos and OMG they were delicious! Tucked away in a nice little spot! Tacos were ready in a time and the cashier was friendly read more

La Michoacana - Burria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Everything went well from walking in placing my order.. Food was fresh and hot .. The BarriA Tacos were delicious.. chicken Quesadilla is a good choice also! read more

This. Place. Is. Fireeeeeee. Please skip those corporate Tex Mex places and come here. You're not gonna get fancy service. This ain't On The Border or Uncle Julio's. Step outside your comfort zone, come here and support a local business. I've have the Carne Asada and Chicken combo plate. It was SO FREAKING GOOD. They have margaritas, Mexican beers and a good selection of Jarritos and other N/A bevs. A plus? Just next door they have a Carneceria. Skip Food Lion and get some marinated steaks, chicken, pork from here. My boyfriend and I bought some the other night and we put it on our grill and made tacos with it for a party we were having. AMAZING. Y'all, do yourself a favor and try this place out. Keep an open mind! read more

Holy crap Batman! They have authentic Michoacana food in the middle of Derita of all places! Derita... ...Insert mouth drop ...Insert Guy Fieri saying "flavortown" Ctrl + Alt + Del all of your other plans. This is where your next meal should come from. You can't go wrong with any of their combo plates. Sopes are next level. Don't waste time trying to cut them with a knife and fork. Make it happen and pick it up like you would a personal pie or a really big cookie and take the largest bite possible. Pupusas ftw. Get the bean & cheese and make sure you put that slaw all over that bad boy. You can't mess it up. Salsas? Free and flowing. All 3 are out of this world. Some days I think the roja is god's gift but then other days it's the verde. All served in plastic squeeze bottles so go overboard. Oh yeah, they also serve Corona Familiar. Not familiar with Corona Familiar? You better get familiar because it's the best Mexican beer you'll ever have. What are you waiting for... read more

This place is just straight up authentic and delicious Mexican food. The pico is some of the best I've ever had. Chips were so crispy and fresh. They have so many taco options to chose from- my personal favorite was the birria. The quesadilla was stuffed and heavy full of cheese and chicken. I tried a papusa that was delish and would love to try one with more than just cheese next time. The inside is nothing to sit and enjoy so I recommend take out as we did- although they do serve alcohol there. You absolutely cannot go wrong here and I'm just sad we didn't find this place sooner and having been wasting our time with other Mexican places!! read more

La Michoacana - Main order counter - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I love authentic Mexican food! We googled and landed here. Not even a 10 minute drive. The service was quick and efficient! They had a music box playing good music which gave it a great vibe! We heard some Selena & Richie Valens(La Bamba) We ordered the combination #2 3 tacos, rice & beans. We chose Carne Asada(steak), Pollo(Chicken), Camaron(Shrimp) & Pastor(Pork). Everything was delicious! We also had a Mango & Strawberry margarita. read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Go here. From one foodie to the next. Go here. I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything you get here, but I really enjoy the Birria Tacos and the shrimp Quesadillas (you can also get Birria quesadilla). The quesadillas are HUGE. I referred my boss who is a VERY picky eater, she & her husband were impressed. My sister and her boyfriend were impressed. You will be impressed. read more

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Nothing short of phenomenal. It's a tortilleria -- so you can buy bulk carnitas or barbacoa and tortillas and take it home, and the ambience is functional rather than fancy, but the food is as authentic as you can get. Service is quick and easy but don't expect they will speak English. Menu is in Spanish and English, so pointing works just fine in a pinch. Importantly, they have a liquor license, so you can get your tequila on whereas many authentic places like this are cerveza y vino only. Highly recommended. read more

Decent prices , fast service , small but you can eat there or take it to go . I do recommend it . You can buy fresh tortillas if you want to take some home . The only reason I don't give it 5 star it's because many Mexican restaurants or Latin restaurants give you chips and sauce , this place does not and when you order food you have to pay for sauces for the food , thats being cheap , when all the others give it to you free . read more

La Michoacana - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My food was prepared in about 10 minutes during lunch time but they were not busy at all which was surprising to me. I would say the cons are the prices are HIGH for the value of the food. It's about $2 too high. The inside in small best to get take out. The parking lot is small and crapped and there were a lot of "parked" cars with no license plate which was weird. This is not a safe neighborhood. The gas station next door looks extremely scary. Ladies do not come here alone. I felt like the men were undressing me with their eyes they literally stopped eating and just stared LOL. My quesadilla had a lot of shrewd beef and only a little cheese that wasn't fully melted. But the time I got it home it was completely soggy so I put in the air fryer and it was edible. I was craving a taco but refused to pay almost $4 per taco. No way. So I will NOT be coming back to this place. If you like spending $20 for lunch for authentic Mexican food then this is the place for you but not for me. Also I saw the kids meal was $10. What ?!?!?! That is crazy price. If their prices were lower I would have even another star rating. read more

I've passed this place for years but thanks to Yelp, I finally stopped by (all this time I thought it was a corner store). We were pleasantly greeted as we approached the counter. Everyone I encountered was nice and did their best to answer questions. We ordered a quesabarria and some chicarrones for takeout and now we are discussing when we will go back to grab tacos. Five stars because the consommé and the salsa verde was packed with spice and flavor. The amount of cheese and beef was the right balance amongst the tortilla. Also, it only took about 5 mins for our order to be ready. So glad to find a quality quesabarria on this side of Charlotte. read more

Not sure why I haven't heard about this place but it was AMAZING!! The restaurant always caught my eye because they used to have the waving inflatable guy outside that my son LOVED. I'm not sure why they got rid of it but hopefully it'll be back soon. We were hesitant about coming in because the Yelp page mentions it having a 91 health score. We went inside and were pleasantly surprised to see that they now have a 96!! I knew it was going to be good when I saw Latinx coming in and leaving. That let me know it was going to be authentic!! Although the cashier didn't speak English, she was able to get help with translating and it worked out fine. We had one thing on our minds anyway, BIRRIA TACOS!!! We did try ordering chips and salsa but they don't offer that. I was able to taste the Jamaican Agua Fresca and it was sweeter than I prefer so I ordered a pineapple soda instead. Yall. Yall...those birria tacos were so delicious, I was ready to order more. We've tried them at multiple restaurants in the area and none of them compare!! The meat was cooked perfectly, it wasn't too salty, and the tacos weren't soggy at all. The dining area was clean as well as the bathroom. With this being so conveniently located, we definitely plan to come back soon! read more

La Michoacana - Birria Tacos...deeelishis!! - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had the California shredded beef burrito and it was sooo good. It was a nice size as well. Must try. read more

La Michoacana - Shredded beef burrito - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The shrimp burritos are bomb!! I haven't been disappointed by this restaurant yet! Always good read more

La Michoacana - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The best hole in the wall Birria tacos in Charlotte! Homemade salsas & pico de gallo!.... (for sale by the container) but in containers at the tables. Homemade chicharrones! Specials everyday. So affordable it's crazy. Brisk take away business here non-stop. Perfect if your tired from work and just want good food to go or a quick meal without a big production. The Staff is golden. So sweet. So polite. It's not fancy. Just great food fast at unbelievable prices fresh. I highly recommend for parties. Buy their fresh tacos to go for a big party. You'll never regret it. read more

Tried all kinds of tacos here. Everything is awesome especially Shrimp Tacos. The tortilla taco wrap is made right here on site at the back of the kitchen where you can see as you walk towards the end of the restaurant. That makes all the difference!!! I usually don't even like the type of taco wraps made out of corns, but this is the only place in town that I actually enjoy this type of tacos! Also try the tacos with the sauces that comes with it on the side (homemade as well). Can't speak for the takeout experience because we have only been eating inside. read more

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So I walked in...typical Mexican restaurant...they had birria on the menu (that's what I specifically wanted) but they didn't have any, so I asked for the carnitas tacos....and let me tell you how the food was dry as the Sahara desert. No type of sauce juice ...NOTHING! Dry as hell. And the cashier seemed ...impatient while I was looking at the menu. read more

La Michoacana - Dry carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Best authentic tacos in CLT! Very quick service. I got the carne asada tacos & they are worth the price. You get a good serving of meat in each taco & it is seasoned and cooked very well. read more

Food is easily the best Mexican (not Tex-Mex) in Charlotte. Some of the items on the menu are sold by the pound as well, like the corn tortillas, carnitas, barbacoa, and more. The cheese pupusas and the tacos de carne asada are my personal favorites. And don't forget to visit the market next door for groceries and desserts! read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to here in Charlotte. We've ordered food from here twice and both times it's been awesome. The customer service is great too. What we've tried: Al pastor torta Torta cubana Chicken torta Al pastor tacos Chicken tacos Birria tacos Birria quesadilla Popusas revueltas Al pastor gorditas Chicken gorditas Steak tacos Jamaica Horchata read more

Awesome authentic flavors. This little place is packed with traditional tacos, torras, burritos and many more other options. Highly recommended read more

Second trip here. Staff is very helpful And I love the food. I had the three tacos combo. Very good. read more

La Michoacana - Three taco combo. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tried a kinda new Taco Spot down the street from me. Nice small spot in the cut. Good atmosphere in the inside. The decor had a Mexican theme with Mexican flags and colors of the flag throughout. Ordered barilla tacos and they came out in 5 minutes. So service was very quick. They do have tequila, margaritas, and beer options. Also $1 tacos on Tuesdays. The tacos were delicious though. Came with the broth to dip the tacos in. Food was very fresh and the service was very quick. Definitely an easy and great experience. Almost forgot they take cash, card and Apple Pay. read more

Tacos are good sooooooooo gooooood. I throughly love authentic shrimp tacos. Quick service!

Hi my dad orders often last time food was fine. This time the food was horrible the fries tasted like coal and they where cold my little brother only eat a few fries he said he didn't like them they tasted like coal The gortitas where fine at first but the beans we horrible I couldn't finish it it wasn't even cooked all the way. The meat, rice, beans tasted like they where being made before hand the meat was over cooked the rice tasted like they where a month old. Please make sure food is cooked all the way And not over cooked will not be ordering as much anymore. read more