Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan items are the rice, whole pinto beans, vegetable red sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, chips & salsa, corn & flour tortillas, soy meats (chicken, beef, al pastor), vegan green sauce (chile verde), cheese, sour cream, etc. Note the regular green sauce (chile verde), refried pinto beans, red enchilada sauce are not vegan. Vegans can order veggie tacos, tostadas and vegan chicken enchiladas. Servers are knowledgeable about veganism and can help veganize most menu items. Uses vegetable oil for frying and olive & soybean oil for food. Try #18 and the #10 as they can make them with only veggies or even soy meats. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 11:00am-8:00pm.


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31 Reviews

First Review by jasminemaciel

vegandoug

Points +257

Vegan
31 Aug 2024

Amazing vegan options

While driving to eastern Sierra my friend found CM as a vegan option for me. Wow, a full veg menu with vegan cheese and sour cream. Had the Burrito both visits which was fresh with tasty tofu, beans and rise. Green sauce is great.
If heading to Yosemite vicinity it’s a must stop. 

Pros: Many vegan options, Salsa is great, Burrito is fantastic

Cons: Extra hot sauce wasn’t that hot for me. ;-)

tastypotato

Points +27

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Great vegan Mexican food in the most unlikely of places

The fact that they had a completely separate vegan menu was so great! I got the two tacquitos with potato filling and it was a great way to fill up for lunch.

Pros: Service, Food quality

Cons: Expensive

Smitty1931

Points +240

Vegan
12 Jul 2024

Restaurant With Lots of Vegan Options

When I was here I got the taqueria burrito and it was extremely good! Tons of flavor and really affordable!

jessereveira

Points +20

Vegan
03 Mar 2024

Amazing food and service!

Some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had, after going vegan it’s hard to find places to eat but when I tell you it is absolutely incredible I am not lying! Amazing food I will keep going back and back! Thank you guys for amazing service and food!

Cons: No dislikes at all

Vegan_Newsie

Points +333

Vegan
06 Jan 2024

Best Mexican Food in a While!

For this place to have all the vegan options they do on their menu is a plus and shows that they care about their vegan customers! 💚 The food is also perfect. It is not loaded with salt and the agua fresca is not loaded with sugar except for the desert I had but that’s the point of that one. I had the vegan fajitas and everything they came with is vegan. They were also well seasoned and cooked properly. I never usually get dessert but this time I did. They only had one option and that was buñuelos. The ice cream that they come with is not vegan so that is something they need to fix…. Despite that, the staff are very friendly and the place is nice. Can’t wait to go back.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-10

Pros: Lots of options , Friendly staff, Clean place

Cons: Ice cream needs to be vegan

gamador3

Points +22

Vegan
10 Apr 2023

...wonderfully authentic & Vegan, too!

...oooh, we ordered tamales, enchiladas, burritos to our specific preferences - all Vegan...great service & ambience... :)

Bri_vegan

Points +150

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

Great option in a non-vegan friendly town

I love that this is an option we can depend on when passing through Oakdale. They have a vegan section on the menu with a variety of options that include vegan cheese. Enjoy a fountain drink or michelada with your meal. Must try!

lewald

Points +22

Vegan
13 Oct 2022

Would give it 5 stars if I could!

Wow, awesome vegan menu with a full suite of options. All veganized. Really sweet staff, passionate and proud about their vegan options. Vegan burrito was packed with chick’n, guac, salsa, rice, beans, vegan sour cream and cheeze. Highly recommend stopping by!

CeeDee

Points +153

Vegan
14 Jun 2022

This place is fantastic!

My friend and I were returning from a wedding in Yosemite and when I leave there, I always try to eat MX food in Oakdale. This time I couldn't remember which restaurant I liked so we stopped where I usually do and the restaurant no longer looked familiar. It was hot, we were hungry! We got back in the car and drove further and saw Cocina Michoacana. When we went in and looked at the menu, we were delighted to be able to ask for a VEGAN menu. What???!

The separate menu was extensive, the food "normalized" Mexican food. Vegan everything! And it was delicious! Even though we were there on an off hour we had great service. We left there so happy and full and energized for the rest of the drive home. Thank you Cocina Michoacana!

Pros: Separate vegan menu, Conscientious of vegan sensibilities and helpful, Delicious food

Cons: It's far from where I live

MelissaHorsefeathers

Points +1573

Vegan
09 Mar 2022

Entire Separate Vegan Menu!!

They have a special vegan menu with ample options. I’ve been to a lot of Mexican restaurants in my life, but this is the first time I’ve been to one with an actual vegan menu. They even offer vegan cheese and sour cream! I’m so impressed! It is so hard to choose one dish. I absolutely love their refried beans! I could just eat a whole bowl of those alone. 10/10 if you like Mexican food, don’t miss this place.

Pros: Lots of delicious vegan and veggie options, Perfect place to eat with a mixed diet crowd, Inexpensive compared to other restaurants

Cons: They aren’t in my town.

Drakec14

Points +37

Vegan
09 Sep 2021

Tasty Vegan Chicken Enchiladas!

Very friendly waitress who was familiar with veganism. Tasty food, as well!

Pros: Multiple vegan options

Cons: A bit pricey

ColinDonnelly

Points +31

Vegan
16 May 2021

good veg. tamales

I got the Dos Tamales meal with vegan refried beans (& cheeze,) rice, and vegan sour cream. The red sauce was great! Nice people they were accommodating to vegans (& even made a teeny burrito for my niece!) Would go back to try sopas, torta, or tacos.

Pros: Vegan versions of Mexican classics, Vegan sour cream, Good service

Cons: Had to correct an error in the order

TrinityGleck

Points +157

Vegan
25 Jan 2021

The gem of Oakdale

Friendly staff, clean restaurant and food to go!

Pros: Vegan menu with lots of options , Delicious flavor

Cons: Burrito was $15 but was BIG

ToddA

Points +16

Vegan
22 Jan 2020

Full vegan Mexican menu - delicious!

Awesome to find a Mexican spot in Oakdale with a full vegan menu! Everything was delicious - will definitely be back on our next SF-Yosemite journey or whenever we can. (I’d give it 5 stars, but the app limits ratings to 4 stars unless a place is fully vegan.) Thanks, Cocina Michoacana!

Pros: Full vegan menu, Delicious and authentic Mexican food, Great service and vegan understanding

organicamars

Points +20

Vegan
02 Nov 2019

Mexican vegan food on your way to Yosemite!

So thankful for this restaurant to provide vegans with their own menu to select from. Great stop on your way to Yosemite or if you live around. The food had great taste and we had lovely service! We will be back.😊

Updated from previous review on 2019-11-02

Pros: Vegan food , Mexican flavors and great service, Chips and salsa & pickled cabbage

CeCeHurst

Points +30

Vegan
09 Oct 2019

SO YUMMY

I love the veggie fajitas with rice and beans, and flour tortillas. It’s so yummy I get it all the time.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Workers understand veganism, Yummy food

NickDiamante

Points +18

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Hella sick bud

A mecca in a mainly meat eater's paradise. Has a vegan menu to accommodate others!

AliciaZapata

Points +19

Vegetarian
28 Jun 2019

Yummy!

Seperate vegan menu with a lot of options. The tamales are delicious with the salsa verde and added vegan sour cream. Friendly service. Food does take a while to come out but worth the wait. Will definitely go again.

Pros: Seperate Vegan Menu

Cons: Not too fast

feelgoodpicks

Points +326

Vegan
23 Jun 2019

Plenty of options.

Friendly service. Separate vegan menu with several options including vegan cheese and sour cream. Family friendly. Our family ordered tacos, tostadas & sopas. Delicious!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly service , Sports displayed on 3 different tv’s

Cons: None

BridgitMoore

Points +18

Vegan
17 Jun 2019

So yummy and so friendly!

I was so excited to try this place out for their separate vegan menu. It did not disappoint. I can never eat the rice at most Mexican restaurants as it is always made with chicken broth. But I could eat it here. Yay! Definitely going to come back.

AliciaPiccolina

Points +419

Vegan
10 Jun 2019

Vegan Menu

Came across this restaurant while on the long drive back home to the Bay from the Eastern side of the Sierras, hoping to find some food before hitting traffic. This cute restaurant hit the spot! And they have a vegan menu! Dining is available inside and out. The bean dip is fantastic, and they even have a vegan Michelada! Will definitely stop again the next time we are coming through here.

BenPinol

Points +42

Vegan
15 Apr 2019

Awesome

I just keep coming back for more! That bean dip alone is worth the trip. Free bean dip when you make a review!

Pros: Lots of vegan food , Yummy, Excellent for the family

DonD

Points +98

Vegan
08 Mar 2019

Great find in Oakdale!

Service was fast and friendly, tasty food. They have a vegan menu with many dishes, even vegan cheese and sour cream. The owner's daughter, according to our server, is vegan and convinced her dad to include a separate vegan menu. They can also veganize most of the other dishes from the main menu. Our server knew right away what sauces and ingredients were vegan, obviously knowing when "vegan" means. I'll go back again next time I'm passing through. Who woulda thunk a vegan menu in a cowboy town?

Pros: Fast and very friendly service., Separate vegan menu., Great food.

laura95368

Points +37

Vegetarian
01 Feb 2019

Amazing find in a small cowboy town

Vegan menu, excellent service.

Pros: Vegan menu, Alcohol, Patio is pet friendly

softballheart

Points +63

Vegan
07 Jan 2019

Worth the drive

Delicious vegan Mexican menu, a favorite! I've been many times and tried nearly everything on the menu. Classic Mexican food vegan style! Yum!

Pros: Many vegan options , Reasonably priced , Delicious

TippyMaus

Points +18

Vegan
28 Dec 2018

Amazing

Great food, decent prices, lovely atmosphere and staff. Highly recommended. The vegan menu is fabulous.

jainstonge

Points +230

Vegan
17 Sep 2018

Pleasant experience

We were pleasantly surprised that this unassuming looking Mexican place had a vegan menu. And even more pleased by the good food and service. Highly recommend.

Pros: Vegan menu and very good service

Cons: None




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