Carniceria Michoacan

Authentic Mexican "fast food" prepared from the deli counter as you wait and watch. Carneceria is loosely translated as a meat market -butcher, and the Michoacan is actually not a restaurant but a (very) small (crowded at times) grocery market which has a store -length butcher and deli counter . All comfortably in the style of what one would encounter in the heart of Mexico. The space itself is crowded with shelves and cooler cases packed full with what seems like all the back home favorites. The butcher counter and deli ordering is on the left as you enter, with the butcher section farthest back. There's no suggestions for where to line up to order, and the menu is posted up on the wall, on your left as you enter. I think the line for service if any exists would flow from the front door to the back, towards the butcher counter area. I'm a white senior lady in office attire, and yes I stood out from the lunchtime crowd of blue collar workers but that felt just fine. I strolled to the right, checked out the drinks and grabbed a soda, then from the back made my way over to see what the butcher had in the cases. From there I got to the front where the women and men providing lunch counter service took my order. The food was quickly prepared and handed to me, where I turned around and joined the short line for the cashier. If you aren't familiar with traditional authentic Mexican food, the menu doesn't include any English description, and since it's not a sit down place with a wait staff, that might throw off your selecting what to order a bit. There's tacos and typical food items like that though so you can definitely order and get served even if you don't understand the entire menu. Everyone was quietly polite, and no one looked at me as if I didn't belong. The men were there to eat and I was the only woman customer at the time, it was ok I got smiles from the cashier as I took photos before leaving. Cash and cards are accepted , but I couldn't see a place for tipping. Prices are very reasonable and the food delicious. I couldn't eat the entire sandwich, the portions are good for a hungry worker appetite. My co workers were very excited to see what I got and wanted to have a sample, so overall it's a great place as long as you don't expect a traditional restaurant to sit and be waited on.

Had the tacos dorados and I have to say they were the best I’ve had in a very long time. Will definitely try more of their food.

Bomb burritos and very fulfilling and well priced. Would recommend to anyone. Also you can choose your toppings! Awesome!