Location:
La Michoacana Market & Restaurant
Corner of Bethel & Sawmill Roads, next to J. Lindsay’s
Being a chef, I am very interested in trying new cuisines from different cultures. If you couldn’t already tell from previous posts on this blog, Mexican/Hispanic food happens to be my favorite. One day I decided to go into La Michoacana and check out their grocery selections, and I was pleasantly surprised by what awaited me inside.
When you walk into La Michoacana, you are instantly transported to a different space, a different time, a different world. There are piles of fresh produce to the right, and aisles upon aisles of Hispanic foodstuffs to the left. I had to walk through twice just to look at everything before I even started to consider what I might buy. They have spices, candles, statues, cheeses, a meat counter complete with pig and chicken feet, funky pops and candies… simply amazing. In the corner near the front is the jewel of La Michoacana – the restaurant or “taqueria”. I didn’t try it that day, but I took my boyfriend back later that week to see what it was all about.
We were clearly the minority here, even though there was only one other couple in the tiny restaurant. There was one waitress to serve the 15 tables, and I’m pretty sure she only spoke enough English to get by. I ordered a chimicanga, of course, and he ordered the quesadilla. Oh my god, were we in for a treat! The food was ever so marvelous, and for once I was at a loss for words. They served us chips and salsa, but not salsa like you would think of – it was actual salsa (most restaurants serve “salsa” that is actually a juicier form of pico de gallo). There was a green flavor and an orange flavor, and honestly, despite my super tasting powers, I could not decipher the main ingredients in either sauce. Either way, they were freakin’ delicious. My chimichanga was covered in green chile sauce, grated queso blanco, and sour cream and served with a side of rice and beans. The quesadilla, which was enormous, was served plain, also with a side of rice and beans. As you can see from the pictures, my poor boyfriend struggled to get the last bite of his quesadilla down the hatch… but he triumphed finally and we asked for our check.
All this deliciousness only cost $15, and along with the bill came two Mexican suckers! Awesome! Overall, I would say that if you are looking for a truly authentic Hispanic meal, La Michoacana is the place to go. Obviously I feel that other restaurants offer a bona fide experience, but La Michoacana is run by Hispanics for Hispanics and that means they don’t change anything up for the gringos! Go here as soon as possible.
Overall Scores: (1-5, 1 being lowest, 5 highest)
Cleanliness: 3
Value: 5
Accessibility: 5
Friendliness: 5
Menu: 5
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