Taqueria Michoacan
21401 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 465-8290
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Bought a taco for $6 and later noticed a taco plate with rice and beans for $10. Asked the lady if I could pay $4 more for rice and beans. She refused and stated that I already purchased a taco so an additional rice and beans would cost $6. This was after I purchased $35 worth of tacos and merely purchased one more taco because the salsa was too spicy for my mom. I know I’m being petty for $2 but the customer service was awful. The taco place across the street has better food and very friendly service.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
The food was yummy, prepared well, fairly priced, and the restaurant is located near the beach. There are quite a few options to satisfy your cravings, and the staff is friendly and fast. There is outdoor and indoor seating, and a good atmosphere for the space. I was thrown off by their credit cards fees though ($1 under $30 and $3.50 over $30), so I was happy I had cash on me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Best burritos in town! I've been going to this place since I was a little kid and every time I go to Santa Cruz I always get Taqueria Michoacan. This place has the best food and amazing service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, better than average, tackon fees for using any card is exorbitant. I asked and the girl said it was what Square charged then. I think it would be better if they said we prefer cash but if you use your card we add this fee and *NOT* claim it's what Square charges. Here is what i found about what Square charges: Square's transaction fees vary based on the type of payment, not a flat $3.50 for a $40 transaction.
Here's a breakdown of Square's fees for a $40 transaction:
In-person transactions (tapped, dipped, or swiped): 2.6% + $0.15.
For a $40 transaction: ($40 * 0.026) + $0.15 = $1.04 + $0.15 = $1.19.
Online payments: 2.9% + $0.30.
For a $40 transaction: ($40 * 0.029) + $0.30 = $1.16 + $0.30 = $1.46.
Manually entered card payments (keyed-in or card on file): 3.5% + $0.15.
For a $40 transaction: ($40 * 0.035) + $0.15 = $1.40 + $0.15 = $1.55.
Invoices: 3.3% + $0.30.
For a $40 transaction: ($40 * 0.033) + $0.30 = $1.32 + $0.30 = $1.62.
Therefore, depending on how the payment is processed, Square's fees for a $40 transaction would be between $1.19 and $1.62.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Tried every taqueria in town. Not gonna find a better one. Been coming for years, never had one issue with any dish I've been served. Superb service and amazing food!
Update 2025: place has gone way down hill. Take your money elsewhere. They don’t make their own chips anymore and the store bought chips they serve you are stale and rock hard. This used to be my favorite spot in town, now they should take down the “best burritos in town” sign out front. Such a shame, but the cost and corner cutting is out of hand. The flavor it once had is gone. Go somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Best Burritos in Santa Cruz County. You can't miss here, it's Muy Delicioso! Fairly priced, family owned. It's the flavor of Michoacan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They charge you $1 to use a credit card, which is an unfair markup. That’s not the actual cost of processing a card swipe. They only accept cash, which feels like tax manipulation.
There's a great place right across the street that treats your hard-earned money with honesty. No tips for them, and I won’t be returning. The was not very memorable anyway.
Best burrito ever!!!!!!
This is not a review about the food. Strictly the lady and man who probably run the place. My friends and I had bought some food across the street and just wanted a place to sit and eat and this taqueria had some tables outside with not one person sitting out there so we went to go sit down and this man came out before we even sat down, very very rudely told us to leave. I asked him politely if I can buy something there and he immediately said no and again told us to leave shooing us with his hands. The lady had to tell him to calm down. Regardless if we bought food at another place as an owner of a business you should conduct your self with at least a little respect. I would definitely go to the place across the street. Nice people and great burritos and tacos!!
Sad to say I remember coming here in years past and enjoying it but prices seem high and flavor is low.
Restaurantji Recommends
Veggie burrito was killer and well priced relative to the rest of Santa Cruz. Burrito was ready in under 2 minutes.
Street Tacos babe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No parking, luke warm and small food portions really stingy with the chips not worth my money
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
really tasty authentic food, hidden gem ..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place every time for me. Some of these 1 star reviews because they wouldn't let you use their bathroom without ordering, or parking in their 2 car lot while you were at the beach? Entitled much? Just stay home valley and leave this place for us locals!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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