Mickey V's is my favorite Mexican food restaurant in Tulare/Visalia. It is a family owned business with delicious food. My go is to is the chimichanga. The staff is very friendly. It has a down home atmosphere. The only negative is, they aren't open for dinner. They also serve Pepsi! read more

Mikey V's is the best! He grew up here and comes from the best Family owned and ran restaurant Tulare ever had (Vejar's). He puts a little extra love in his food, along with his wife. They are awesome!! read more

A quaint and popular family-owned restaurant in Tulare touted for serving the best menudo in town. Mike and Sophia are husband and wife, the restaurant co-owners, and they handle all the food preparation, cooking (with the help of their son), greeting, and serving. Therefore, they bring all the recipes from home into the kitchen and every dish. I will concur the menudo, a peppery, very flavorful soup made with cow tripe, was delicious. The broth was rich and delicately flavored with chili peppers and the tripe tasted fresh and clean, while cooked thoroughly. Starchy hominy in the soup, along with a choice of flour or corn tortillas, adds to the heartiness of this comforting meal. The lemon wedges, diced onions, and chopped cilantro helps eliminate any traces of the pungent taste and smell of the tripe. I recommend ordering it if you have a palate for offal meats and enjoy soup for breakfast or lunch. The owners told me the other must-try dish is their chile verde - a slow-cooked pork stew in green tomatillo and pepper sauce (salsa verde). It is another traditional Mexican dish that is among my favorites. The meat was very tender as you would expect from the slow-cooked process. There was not that explosion of flavors in the sauce but it was still delicious and I would order it again. I recommend the dish I ordered. The Mexican plate is a combination of meat taco, cheese enchilada, and chile verde. It is served with beans and rice, and warm tortillas for the chile verde. Interestingly, the taco shell was a soft, but deep-fried corn tortilla, giving it a unique crunch and crispy exterior and a soft interior. I liked what they did with the taco shell. It was a fusion of street taco and the Americanized "gringo" taco, complete with ground or shredded beef (or chicken), chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, and diced tomato. The dish needed a little kick from the salsa but it was, nonetheless, an enjoyable, hearty dish. It is a good choice for those who want to try several of their popular dishes. The warm hospitality will make your dining experience even more special. Complimentary chips and homemade salsa with your dine-in meal. The restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, open from 9 AM to 2 PM, Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Monday). read more

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What impressed me more than anything was the service. Greeted right away. Very attentive. Owner (I think she was at least) offered us a free sample of her chili verde and it was delicious. I assumed they were new because how passionate they were about their food and service but come to find out they have been open for more than 16 years Food was great. Only issue is they don't accept Apple Pay. Admittedly they're very old school here. Flour Tortillas were old and crunchy definitely not homemade If you want as closed to home cooked food this is a safe bet. They don't accept Apple Pay so bring your wallet (I never carry mine anymore) read more

First time here! Amazing breath taking food. Definitely a place we will coming back too!!! Owner is kind, professional. Establishment is very clean and organized. Perfect place for a quick bite. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - Nacho con todo added the sweet & sour sauce with sour cream, and salsa absolutely loved - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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This place is very small, so it does get loud. The staff is very nice, and friendly. The wait time wasn't too long. I ordered the muendo and let me tell you, definitely a 10/10 for their muendo. I was disappointed that the chips were store bought at first but paired with salsa it was tasty & went well together. I don't like that they have can sodas, I love a good fountain drink! Over all I will be returning for their muendo! read more

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We went to Mikey V's for lunch today and it was excellent. We got the compuesta with chicken and the California Chile verde breakfast burrito. Both items were very good. The Chile verde was amazing but wish there was more pork on it he burrito. The chicken compuesta was tasty and the toppings were fresh. This is a great little local mexican/breakfast spot in Tulare. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - Compuesta with Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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My family loves this place we just wish ur spot was a lil larger to seat our pretty large family

Mikey V's is our favorite Sunday breakfast stop. We love the menudo and huevos con chorizo. This family owned business is always welcoming and courteous and we feel like we get the best service. read more

The food was good. Eggs pancakes and hashbrown did have that homemade vibe. The servers were nice. Its a small place but did have that old fashion cafe look. Made me feel like i was inside the cafe of the show friends. Wife said the menudo had amazing flavor. Our daughter definitely loved the beans over her quesadilla. I would go back to try other food on the menu. read more

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4.4 is not even close to being high enough. The Food Is just like my Abuelito's made it. Fantastic! the service is friendly. and its fun 5o see folks come in and say hello to each other because they know them or they are just super friendly!! 5 Stars +.... read more

I was a little skeptical when I found out we were eating here at my MIL's request. For one it was Tex-Mex/New México style food which I'm not a huge fan of, but this place has something great going for them. They've been around for a long time and I can see why. It's very home cooking stylish and they take much pride in their small menu. For my lunch I had the enchiladas suizas which were filled with very tasty lightly grilled chicken. I honestly thought I was going to get bland boiled chicken but that wasn't the case here. The sauce was tasty but not over the top. The balance of the queso fresco and sauce was so enjoyable. Every bite was completely delicious. The rice was a little different but it too was good. I'm not a huge fan of beans so I didn't finish them. They were good but by personal choice that was the only thing I left on my plate. Judging by the silence and scraping of plates, I can tell the rest of my family enjoyed their meals as well. Service was amazing. They treat you like close friends and family and the prices are way good. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We enjoyed our lunch at Mikey V's. The food was excellent. Service was great and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Their menu has both Mexican and traditional American options. Our meals were made to our liking. read more

Do this. Take 5 minutes off the Freeway and away from the chain restaurants. Phenomenal breakfast! New Mexico enchiladas, menudo, breakfast burritos. Unique, family owned and a nice hometown feel. Good coffee too. :) read more

Best place to have Coffee and. Breakfast and lunch go out there and enjoy it it Truly a great place to go

This place needs a ramp. My wife is disabled. I been hearing alot of great things about this place. Unfortunately we couldn't go in and experience it ourselves. Fix that problem please. read more

Best breakfast and lunch in town. The ground beef in the tacos is sooo good, with a little potato mixed in. Awesome salsa, too. So good. Had the New Mexico enchiladas with hash browns and refried beans for breakfast today. Perfectly cooked over medium eggs. It was all so yummy. read more

My kind of place...locally owned, cozy atmosphere, friendly service (happy to make substitutions) and a GREAT breakfast burrito. Held me all day - seriously I think we had breakfast at 8:30 am and I didn't eat again until dinner. read more

Definitely a hidden gem! Saw that they had "great menudo" and they weren't lying. It was sooooo delicious, super authentic and the closest to homemade that I've had in a long time. The owner was so sweet, her and her daughter had great service and they were super friendly. She let me sample a couple of menu items and they too were delicious. And they even offered us coffee while we waited for our takeout. Please check out this amazing restaurant with delicious and authentic flavors. You won't regret it! read more

We go here almost every weekend. Chicken pozole and menudo is amazing . Everything is super fresh and clean. Service is fantastic!

What a great place! This morning we received the best hospitality I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Sofia has a gift for welcoming new customers! And the food was amazing. We will be back again and again, from Fresno (worth the drive!) read more

Great food and awesome staff. By far best menudo in town. Like eating at grandma's house.

Great little restaurant, the staff is friendly. The food is great I love the NM flare enchilada with an egg on top.

The Chile verde is still the best and if you're having it for breakfast add a fried egg on top! Soooo good! read more

Mikey V's Cafe - This place has the best chile verde around! - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

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Great service great people clean environment always willing to go the extra mile for you great menudo and Posole

DELICIOUS. Love the food staff and everything in-between. Never a disappointment when we go. Always fresh s yummy

Came in with my mom on July 7. My mother ordered a chicken salad I had the turkey sandwich with fresh fruit to go. My first time there but not my mom's she enjoyed her salad I enjoyed my meal as well sandwich was something I could have made at home but next time I'll try something they are known for. Customer service I was satisfied owners were nice friendly people. Decor was calm vintage cafe style, everything was clean and well put together. Gave them a 3 but I'll give them another opportunity to change my rating by trying something new on that menu, I wasn't blown away sorry. read more

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We moved to Tulare and just found this gem. We have been here a year and I can't believe we just stumbled on this restaurant. We have been hearing about Mikey V's and searched it out. It's awesome. The staff was fantastic and friendly. Good-fast-service. Our new favorite Mexican restaurant here in Tulare. read more

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The food is SO good. Tastes like the old Vejars on Cross Street. They are so accommodating and always happy to see you. Wish they were open for dinner. read more

Review is only for menudo. I was disappointed since I always hear how they have the best menudo in Tulare. I was not impressed at all. Broth has no flavor besides salt and I can tell hominy was straight from a can. In order to give a 5 star for menudo I expect hand made tortillas and hominy that's not from a can. Maybe will try other stuff on menu in future, but not the menudo. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

This place was awesome! Total gem, in the heart of Tulare! I met up with some friends today for Sunday Breakfast. We both had Service Dogs. (Diabetic Alert Dog & Autism Service Dogs) They we're very welcoming. Food was fantastic & the service was wonderful! Tiffany was are waitress. She was so attentive and super kind to us especially my son who has Autism. She displayed so much patience and even gave him a pen and paper to draw on. Very satisfied with our first experience at Mikey V's! Will definitely be back soon! I had the Chili Verde Omelet, Highly Recommend! read more

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The owners (husband and wife) are very friendly. They're willing to make you satisfied with your choices of dishes even if it is a little alteration from he menu such as red sauce instead of chille verde or chicken instead of pork or beef. Their salsa is pretty decent and its on the house with chips. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - New Mexico Enchiladas. A surprisingly good dish. - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

Love this place! Food is always the best. Open face enchiladas are my favorite! A must eat location in tulare

I have to agree with the 5 star reviews - the combo burrito I had was really quite excellent. It was served with 2 over eat eggs on top - you could really discern flavors , complimentary and distinct. The pork flair of the burrito was outstanding. The resultant is small but seems to have a large local following. The help were attentive and polite. This place gets a solid A grade. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

I really don't understand how people can say this is the best Mexican food... bland bland bland. And then We were charged 2$ for chips and salsa. Wouldn't have cared if the chips weren't straight from a 2$ bag you can get at the grocery store (yes I witnessed them opening the bags in the front and pour them into a clear container). And the salsa tasted like it was Bobby Salazars, again, what you would purchase from a grocery store. Will not be returning. read more

Lived in Tulare most my life and haven't tried Mikey V's ever. Finally came and I can honestly say we regret not coming sooner. Food was great and the service was amazing. We got seated right away, server brought us chips and salsa and we ordered. Once we finished eating, we learned our server was actually the owner. It's nice to see that they went above and beyond to make every customer feel welcomed and taken care of. Will be returning! Definitely recommend. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

This was a wonderful spot! We found it on yelp as we were driving through. The food was delicious. The chili verde, the homemade tortillas and the salsa were outstanding. The best part was the friendliness of the owner and staff. We loved Sofia. Thank you. read more

Great food and super friendly staff which I believe is family run. I Enjoyed the mood of the place as much as the food. I will probably have to come out here again to try some other items on the menu. read more

Mikey V's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Tulare, California

Mikey V's makes the best tacos ever! I could eat them every day!! Mike and Sofia Vejar are super nice too! Stop in for lunch and you won't be disappointed! read more

This place never disappoints. The food is fresh and flavorful, and you get great service. My favorite dishes are the Chile verde and the menudo. read more