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.
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
Non-veg
31 Reviews
First Review by jasminemaciel
vegandoug
Points +257
Amazing vegan options - Edit
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.
Read moreIf 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. ;-)
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tastypotato
Points +27
Great vegan Mexican food in the most unlikely of places - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Service, Food quality
Cons: Expensive
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Smitty1931
Points +240
Restaurant With Lots of Vegan Options - Edit
When I was here I got the taqueria burrito and it was extremely good! Tons of flavor and really affordable!
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jessereveira
Points +20
Amazing food and service! - Edit
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!
Read moreCons: No dislikes at all
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Vegan_Newsie
Points +333
Best Mexican Food in a While! - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-10
Pros: Lots of options , Friendly staff, Clean place
Cons: Ice cream needs to be vegan
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gamador3
Points +22
...wonderfully authentic & Vegan, too! - Edit
...oooh, we ordered tamales, enchiladas, burritos to our specific preferences - all Vegan...great service & ambience... :)
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Bri_vegan
Points +150
Great option in a non-vegan friendly town - Edit
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!
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lewald
Points +22
Would give it 5 stars if I could! - Edit
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!
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CeeDee
Points +153
This place is fantastic! - Edit
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???!
Read moreThe 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
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MelissaHorsefeathers
Points +1573
Entire Separate Vegan Menu!! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: 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.
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Drakec14
Points +37
Tasty Vegan Chicken Enchiladas! - Edit
Very friendly waitress who was familiar with veganism. Tasty food, as well!
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options
Cons: A bit pricey
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ColinDonnelly
Points +31
good veg. tamales - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Vegan versions of Mexican classics, Vegan sour cream, Good service
Cons: Had to correct an error in the order
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TrinityGleck
Points +157
The gem of Oakdale - Edit
Friendly staff, clean restaurant and food to go!
Read morePros: Vegan menu with lots of options , Delicious flavor
Cons: Burrito was $15 but was BIG
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ToddA
Points +16
Full vegan Mexican menu - delicious! - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Delicious and authentic Mexican food, Great service and vegan understanding
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organicamars
Points +20
Mexican vegan food on your way to Yosemite! - Edit
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.😊
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-11-02
Pros: Vegan food , Mexican flavors and great service, Chips and salsa & pickled cabbage
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CeCeHurst
Points +30
SO YUMMY - Edit
I love the veggie fajitas with rice and beans, and flour tortillas. It’s so yummy I get it all the time.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Workers understand veganism, Yummy food
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NickDiamante
Points +18
Hella sick bud - Edit
A mecca in a mainly meat eater's paradise. Has a vegan menu to accommodate others!
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AliciaZapata
Points +19
Yummy! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Seperate Vegan Menu
Cons: Not too fast
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feelgoodpicks
Points +326
Plenty of options. - Edit
Friendly service. Separate vegan menu with several options including vegan cheese and sour cream. Family friendly. Our family ordered tacos, tostadas & sopas. Delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly service , Sports displayed on 3 different tv’s
Cons: None
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BridgitMoore
Points +18
So yummy and so friendly! - Edit
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.
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AliciaPiccolina
Points +419
Vegan Menu - Edit
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.
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BenPinol
Points +42
Awesome - Edit
I just keep coming back for more! That bean dip alone is worth the trip. Free bean dip when you make a review!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan food , Yummy, Excellent for the family
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DonD
Points +98
Great find in Oakdale! - Edit
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?
Read morePros: Fast and very friendly service., Separate vegan menu., Great food.
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laura95368
Points +37
Amazing find in a small cowboy town - Edit
Vegan menu, excellent service.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Alcohol, Patio is pet friendly
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softballheart
Points +63
Worth the drive - Edit
Delicious vegan Mexican menu, a favorite! I've been many times and tried nearly everything on the menu. Classic Mexican food vegan style! Yum!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Reasonably priced , Delicious
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TippyMaus
Points +18
Amazing - Edit
Great food, decent prices, lovely atmosphere and staff. Highly recommended. The vegan menu is fabulous.
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jainstonge
Points +230
Pleasant experience - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Vegan menu and very good service
Cons: None
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