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    Mikey V's Cafe

    4.4 (100 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The Mexican Plate
    Andrew K.

    A quaint and popular family-owned restaurant in Tulare touted for serving the best menudo in town. Mike and Sophia are husband and wife, the restaurant co-owners, and they handle all the food preparation, cooking (with the help of their son), greeting, and serving. Therefore, they bring all the recipes from home into the kitchen and every dish. I will concur the menudo, a peppery, very flavorful soup made with cow tripe, was delicious. The broth was rich and delicately flavored with chili peppers and the tripe tasted fresh and clean, while cooked thoroughly. Starchy hominy in the soup, along with a choice of flour or corn tortillas, adds to the heartiness of this comforting meal. The lemon wedges, diced onions, and chopped cilantro helps eliminate any traces of the pungent taste and smell of the tripe. I recommend ordering it if you have a palate for offal meats and enjoy soup for breakfast or lunch. The owners told me the other must-try dish is their chile verde - a slow-cooked pork stew in green tomatillo and pepper sauce (salsa verde). It is another traditional Mexican dish that is among my favorites. The meat was very tender as you would expect from the slow-cooked process. There was not that explosion of flavors in the sauce but it was still delicious and I would order it again. I recommend the dish I ordered. The Mexican plate is a combination of meat taco, cheese enchilada, and chile verde. It is served with beans and rice, and warm tortillas for the chile verde. Interestingly, the taco shell was a soft, but deep-fried corn tortilla, giving it a unique crunch and crispy exterior and a soft interior. I liked what they did with the taco shell. It was a fusion of street taco and the Americanized "gringo" taco, complete with ground or shredded beef (or chicken), chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, and diced tomato. The dish needed a little kick from the salsa but it was, nonetheless, an enjoyable, hearty dish. It is a good choice for those who want to try several of their popular dishes. The warm hospitality will make your dining experience even more special. Complimentary chips and homemade salsa with your dine-in meal. The restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, open from 9 AM to 2 PM, Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Monday).

    Nacho con todo  added the sweet & sour sauce with sour cream, and salsa  absolutely loved

    First time here! Amazing breath taking food. Definitely a place we will coming back too!!! Owner is kind, professional. Establishment is very clean and organized. Perfect place for a quick bite.

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    Jennifer R.

    This place is very small, so it does get loud. The staff is very nice, and friendly. The wait time wasn't too long. I ordered the muendo and let me tell you, definitely a 10/10 for their muendo. I was disappointed that the chips were store bought at first but paired with salsa it was tasty & went well together. I don't like that they have can sodas, I love a good fountain drink! Over all I will be returning for their muendo!

    Compuesta with Chicken
    Marshall M.

    We went to Mikey V's for lunch today and it was excellent. We got the compuesta with chicken and the California Chile verde breakfast burrito. Both items were very good. The Chile verde was amazing but wish there was more pork on it he burrito. The chicken compuesta was tasty and the toppings were fresh. This is a great little local mexican/breakfast spot in Tulare.

    Pancake plate with side of eggs and hashbrowns
    Manuel R.

    The food was good. Eggs pancakes and hashbrown did have that homemade vibe. The servers were nice. Its a small place but did have that old fashion cafe look. Made me feel like i was inside the cafe of the show friends. Wife said the menudo had amazing flavor. Our daughter definitely loved the beans over her quesadilla. I would go back to try other food on the menu.

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    My family loves this place we just wish ur spot was a lil larger to seat our pretty large family

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    We go here almost every weekend. Chicken pozole and menudo is amazing . Everything is super fresh and clean. Service is fantastic!

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    4 years ago

    Great food and awesome staff. By far best menudo in town. Like eating at grandma's house.

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    Great little restaurant, the staff is friendly. The food is great I love the NM flare enchilada with an egg on top.

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    Great service great people clean environment always willing to go the extra mile for you great menudo and Posole

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    DELICIOUS. Love the food staff and everything in-between. Never a disappointment when we go. Always fresh s yummy

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    Love this place! Food is always the best. Open face enchiladas are my favorite! A must eat location in tulare

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