El Michoacano Taqueria

This place is incredible, they pretty much have the whole menu available in vegan version. Everything is seasoned to perfection 10/10. I’m Mexican Mexican and this place is 100% authentic. I only wish they had vegan horchata 🤤. Everything is amazing but you can’t pass on the tacos de pastor and the sopes!

We tried the burria tacos, burrito pastor style, and sopes Michoacano style. Everything was delicious but the sopes really stood out for us! If you live nearby or are passing through, don't miss El Michoacano.

Holy cow - this place is such a surprise! I've been there twice now. I really feel like you could eat there every day for 3 weeks and try something new each time. They can make almost anything on the menu vegan, and it is SO incredibly delicious. Try the vegan birria tacos. The only thing I wasn't blown away by was the fries - pretty basic, but honestly, fries are not why I am there! Their sauces, their soy meats...all so good. El Michoacano makes me want to move to Des Moines.

Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!

I was craving carne asada fries and google suggested I stopped here. So glad I did.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Fries

Great Mexican food and some of the best vegan options in town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Fries, Enchiladas, Carne Asada Burrito, Steak, Nachos, Torta, Street Tacos

Vegetarian options: Vegan options also

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stumbled upon this gem. Steak burrito

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Classic Taqueria with absolutely amazing vegetarian/vegan options. Check their website for all the meat options for every dish. Staff is nice and helpful. I recommend this place to anyone looking for texmex flavors.

Vegetarian options: Check out "hidden" vegan/vegetarian menu on website. Each dish has a vegan / vegetarian option with several meat spice alternatives and/ or several different meat types.

Dietary restrictions: They are helpful in personalizing menu items to the best of their resources.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Tacos, Vegan Empanadas, Empanadas Rellenas, Vegan Michoacano Burrito

Very friendly staff and the food was awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They say the state of Michoacan in Mexico is a place of divine flavors. This restaurant certainly reaffirms that notion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Tacos, Carne Asada Quesadilla, Torta, Street Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos

Best tacos in the area!! Love the chorizo

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Best tacos in the area!! Love the chorizo

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Some of the best, local, taco truck style food served in a cozy brick & mortar location. Also offering solid ice cream treats and agua frescas.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

El Michoacano is one of the absolute best restaurants I have eaten at in Iowa. I spent over a decade in San Antonio and could not for many years after moving to Iowa, enjoy such authentic taste at a taqueria -until I discovered this restaurant by my son's invitation.
This is now my absolute favorite restaurant, the food is always served freshly prepared and hot, reasonably priced for such generous portions as well and the staff have always been friendly and welcoming. The best part is not only the taste, cleanliness and service but there are wonderful vegan options on the menu as well. El Michoacano's is a must if you luv Latin food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5