El Michoacano
Mexican · Shafter
About El Michoacano
El Michoacano is a restaurant in Shafter, CA. Rated 4.5 out of 5 by guests. Check the opening hours and menu for the latest availability.
What Customers Say About El Michoacano
El Michoacano in Shafter is highly praised for its delicious, authentic Mexican food and friendly service. Standout dishes include the chile verde, guacamole with flour chips, and enchiladas. Many reviewers highlight the large portions and fresh ingredients.
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Tip: Try the guacamole with flour tortilla chips, which are handmade and highly recommended. Be aware that some dishes, like the chile verde, can be quite spicy.
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El Michoacano Shafter Reviews
If you are on the I-5 or HWY 99 this is where we plan our lunch spot. The food is excellent and the people so warm and kind. I had the Enchiladas Trio: one cheese, chicken and beef. Each has a different sauce which perfectly accentuates each, the best combination I have ever had and I have had a lot of Mexican food in my life. The wife got from the special menu Enchiladas Morelia, hand made adobo tortillas with chicken, it was fresh, flavorful and fantastic! Highly recommend and we will stop here every time. (Update Enchiladas Morelia now on regular menu) Seasonally available: Champurrado! Never had it before, it’s excellent! Chocolate, nutmeg, corn masa, and more! Way better than a pumpkin spice.
It is very good, the chilly Colorado is not only spicy but good spicy. There Chilly Verde is also the same. This is a must visit when in Shafter.
Absolutely delicious! The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The chips and salsa were fresh and warm. My daughter ordered a meal and the server made sure to let her know it was extremely spicy. I ordered the enchilada salad which was a huge portion, was so delicious.
We don’t live close by but we always try to stop by when we are in the area because the food is bomb! Literally my favorite authentic restaurant hands down. Must try the micheladas, aguas frescas, chile verde burritos, guac with flour chips, enchiladas. I wish I lived closer!
This is one of our favorite spots in Shafter! Everything is excellent. The heat level is up there. The salsa had a nice bite. The tortilla chips and guacamole are fresh made when you order and spicy. My omelet was fluffy and my husband's was cooked perfectly as well. The chile verde was spicy and good balance between sauce and meat. The rice and beans were good as well. We've had the huge breakfast burritos, enchiladas, chile colorado, chimichangas, and other items on other visits and it's always been delicious. Service is always great. They are quick, polite, and attentive.
The food was delicious and the service was friendly. The shredded beef is far more tender and juicy than most places. The menu had a lot of seafood options, along with menudo and some other items you don't see in every Mexican food place.
Great food, atmosphere, service, and prices!
It is very good, the chilly Colorado is not only spicy but good spicy. There Chilly Verde is also the same. This is a must visit when in Shafter.
If you are on the I-5 or HWY 99 this is where we plan our lunch spot. The food is excellent and the people so warm and kind. I had the Enchiladas Trio: one cheese, chicken and beef. Each has a different sauce which perfectly accentuates each, the best combination I have ever had and I have had a lot of Mexican food in my life. The wife got from the special menu Enchiladas Morelia, hand made adobo tortillas with chicken, it was fresh, flavorful and fantastic! Highly recommend and we will stop here every time. (Update Enchiladas Morelia now on regular menu) Seasonally available: Champurrado! Never had it before, it’s excellent! Chocolate, nutmeg, corn masa, and more! Way better than a pumpkin spice.
Absolutely delicious! The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The chips and salsa were fresh and warm. My daughter ordered a meal and the server made sure to let her know it was extremely spicy. I ordered the enchilada salad which was a huge portion, was so delicious.
We don’t live close by but we always try to stop by when we are in the area because the food is bomb! Literally my favorite authentic restaurant hands down. Must try the micheladas, aguas frescas, chile verde burritos, guac with flour chips, enchiladas. I wish I lived closer!
This is one of our favorite spots in Shafter! Everything is excellent. The heat level is up there. The salsa had a nice bite. The tortilla chips and guacamole are fresh made when you order and spicy. My omelet was fluffy and my husband's was cooked perfectly as well. The chile verde was spicy and good balance between sauce and meat. The rice and beans were good as well. We've had the huge breakfast burritos, enchiladas, chile colorado, chimichangas, and other items on other visits and it's always been delicious. Service is always great. They are quick, polite, and attentive.
The food was delicious and the service was friendly. The shredded beef is far more tender and juicy than most places. The menu had a lot of seafood options, along with menudo and some other items you don't see in every Mexican food place.
Great food, atmosphere, service, and prices!
Very good food and large portions you always frescas are always delicious they were disappointed.
I like fried fish in Mexican restaurants, it reminds me of Moldovan home cooking, the fish was fresh and very tasty, there were few vegetables, the prices are not high
Great local spot in Shafter! Their guacamole is a must and I enjoyed the chicken enchilada. Everything looked great coming out of the kitchen and I would recommend this spot to friends and family.
Nice tasty food. For me it was a great experience as it was my first try of Mexican food. The atmosphere is good and the staffs were very attentive.
Food was very tasty. Would go back again.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in the southern Central Valley.
If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would. I've eaten at just about every Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield and some in Shafter, and none of them measure up to El Michoacanos!!! Our server, Alice, was friendly, helpful, beautiful, and kind. She made suggestions regarding sauces, and she hit the mark. My compliments to the chefs. They know how to season the food to perfection. Every bite was filled with flavor. We will definitely go back again. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's well worth the drive to Shafter.
At lunchtime, the service was fast, the food was great, I had the trio enchiladas, and everyone was very polite. The only one thing, the charger for the chips and salsa, I guess I have not got use to that.
I have been these twice now. Once for dinner and today for brunch. It was a to go order and just got breakfast burritos. Very delicious, fresh, and their beans are BOMB! Not everyone makes good beans. If you know, you know. It is pretty small and crowded in there. Only downside. The staff is great. Same gentleman helped me both times and they're very professional, kind, and you can tell they like what they do.
The food was amazing, service incredible. Staff had only one concern, our culinary experience.
I rec I recommended they speak Spanish in English they have great customer service prices for good because everything is freshly done you can ask for homemade tortillas or regular tortillas is our first time here and it was great I completely recommended
Food was very tasty. Would go back again.
Very good food and large portions you always frescas are always delicious they were disappointed.
I like fried fish in Mexican restaurants, it reminds me of Moldovan home cooking, the fish was fresh and very tasty, there were few vegetables, the prices are not high
I have been these twice now. Once for dinner and today for brunch. It was a to go order and just got breakfast burritos. Very delicious, fresh, and their beans are BOMB! Not everyone makes good beans. If you know, you know. It is pretty small and crowded in there. Only downside. The staff is great. Same gentleman helped me both times and they're very professional, kind, and you can tell they like what they do.
Great local spot in Shafter! Their guacamole is a must and I enjoyed the chicken enchilada. Everything looked great coming out of the kitchen and I would recommend this spot to friends and family.
Nice tasty food. For me it was a great experience as it was my first try of Mexican food. The atmosphere is good and the staffs were very attentive.
At lunchtime, the service was fast, the food was great, I had the trio enchiladas, and everyone was very polite. The only one thing, the charger for the chips and salsa, I guess I have not got use to that.
If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would. I've eaten at just about every Mexican restaurant in Bakersfield and some in Shafter, and none of them measure up to El Michoacanos!!! Our server, Alice, was friendly, helpful, beautiful, and kind. She made suggestions regarding sauces, and she hit the mark. My compliments to the chefs. They know how to season the food to perfection. Every bite was filled with flavor. We will definitely go back again. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's well worth the drive to Shafter.
Always great food and great service. They have some spicy Chili Verde and Colorado. Never disappointed by anything I've tried. Interior pretty average. They have TVs on with some sports. Definitely recommend giving it a try.
Michelada and margaritas were great. Costillas con nopales were a bit salty but had good flavor. Guacamole dip with handmade flour tortilla chips were also great!
Michelada and margaritas were great. Costillas con nopales were a bit salty but had good flavor. Guacamole dip with handmade flour tortilla chips were also great!
Menudo was tasty. First time here. Definitely will be back.
Menudo was tasty. First time here. Definitely will be back.
Great customer service 👏. FLOUR Tortilla chips with guacamole are. indulging. A bit pricey but worth it.
Love this place. The menu is exciting. You have to get the Chile verde bean dip! The service is on point. Family owned and operated and on the premises morning to night! Such a hard working family. Always making sure to make you feel welcomed and well fed. They have margaritas too! Give em a try, you won't be disappointed.
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