At "Las Michoacanitas," located in East Palo Alto, the vibrancy of Mexican cuisine comes alive. With an array of flavorful dishes, this establishment stands out among the numerous eateries that claim to serve authentic Mexican food. Customers rave about the super tacos and birria pizza—both hailed for their generous sizes and freshness. One reviewer delightfully noted the thoughtful presentation and care in the food preparation, creating a meal that goes beyond mere sustenance.
The ambiance adds to the magic. As Pratibha Sharma shared, the atmosphere feels welcoming and celebratory, especially with unexpected Bollywood tunes setting a lively backdrop. Friendly staff enhance the experience, making communication seamless even for those who don’t speak Spanish. Wendy Rivas emphasized the excellent customer service, which is just as crucial as the delicious food.
Parking is plentiful, making it convenient to visit and explore different items on the menu. With standout dishes like the all-meats torta and complimentary homemade salsa, "Las Michoacanitas" is not just a meal—it’s an experience. As Gavin Mitchell pointed out, the slight adjustments in music volume could elevate the overall dining experience, but the genuine warmth and flavor more than compensate. I’m excited to return and dive deeper into the Michoacan specialties!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
From the business
Identifies as Latino-owned
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Las michoacanitas
Pratibha Sharma
Jun 12,2025
This place truly made my night unforgettable! From the delicious food to the perfect michelada everything was amazing. They even played a Bollywood song just for us and the energy in the room was so contagious that I ended up dancing during karaoke. Felt so welcomed and happy. Can’t wait to return
Michael Demidenko
Jun 2,2025
The food is very flavorful. Some of the menu items are large enough for two. Plenty of parking near the truck.
Wendy Rivas
May 22,2025
The all meats torta I had was bomb, really tasty and big. Staff is very friendly and their costumer service is amazing! I'll definitely come back for another dish since I like trying different stuff. Highly recommended ...
Ian Gurll
May 16,2025
Absolute bomb super tacos! Incredible. We didn't speak Spanish but the waitress was super nice and we figured it out. So friendly, such a cool place.
Gavin Mitchell
May 14,2025
This was the best Mexican food I've had in a long time. Much better than the typical "Feder"-whatever places scattered throughout the Southwest. The waiter brought us chips and homemade salsa immediately after being seated. Since she started by asking us "for here or to go" in Spanish, we just continued our ordering/paying process in that language because I take it that the locals are mostly Hispanic. In any case, the prices were quite reasonable (especially the birria pizza, giant for 21), and the food was prepared with a certain care that you just don't get at most hole-in-the-wall restaurants. The super tacos were very well assembled with sliced avocado on top. The birria pizza was nicely garnished with radishes, cilantro, and onion, AND the consome was skimmed, so it didn't have a horrible layer of grease on top! I also really enjoyed the salsa habanero and salsa cremosa. Finally, the bathroom was nice and clean (another sign that the owner cares). The only critique I would leave is to turn down the music volume a little. My only regret is not getting any of the Michoacan specialties—well, that's something to come back for.
Rômulo Santos
Apr 14,2025
Very yummy food! I like the fact that their tortillas are handmade and not store bought. So fresh and tasty! Salsa was also good and on point, overall dish was great, I got the ranchero beef and did not disappoint. They only take cash or venmo/zelle, so be warned.
zoom rug
Apr 13,2025
ONE OF THE SUPERB MEXICAN GOOD RESTAURANT. I love this place, best environment, friendly people, GREAT FOOD, What a great music and nice people. I highly suggest this place to all my people out there. Great vegetarian options as well.
Oren F
Mar 6,2025
Awesome food, great vibes. Accidentally paid too much and they returned the over charge. They're awesome
Reviews For Las michoacanitas