Botanas La Michoacana

I love supporting this small biz. The first time I walked in no one spoke much English so I had to just figure things out on my own. But I love the corn and fresh juices so I kept coming back anytime I was in town. I later met the owner Hugo and he’s a really nice guy. He was able to explain his menu and gave me details on how things are made. The sorbet is so yummy and house made. So are the juices. U can’t go wrong when coming here. Can’t wait til the new place opens. It’s unfortunate that they went thru a fire and are working out of a temp truck but they still have a lot of items.

Great Elotes, Chamango & Nutella crepes. They’re generous with the toppings as well. Customer service could be a little faster waited like 15 – 20 minutes to pay for my food that’s the only con but it’s not a big deal.

Brought my 3 teens, they all had the Mangonada. They all liked it but prefer the one we go to in Fontana Ca. It’s different here, they use sorbet instead of ice. They don’t blend. Still good just different way of serving it.

This hidden gem is located off Decatur Blvd and Twain Ave, close by Chinatown. My boyfriend calls it «Hispanic Village» due to having a well known (but small) Mexican Market on one side and a food taco truck, in front of another Hispanic store, on the other side. I never dine in but the place is decent enough to come in with a couple of friends and relax after your order is made. They have high tables w/​tall chairs that, to me, doesn’t look comfortable.
Customer service is always ⁵⁄₅ — Never any rude ladies. They seem a bit intimidated if you don’t speak Spanish so my boyfriend orders for me (while I stand awkwardly there). Once you walk in you are greeted and handed a smaller sized menu that has their prices stated.
I’ve ordered an Elote — It was not as good as the Elote lady/​man who go around the neighborhood with a cart. They held back with their seasonings.
The Mangonada was delicious but not worth $ 3. I can get a bigger size for the same taste within knowing neighbors.
So the only reason I keep coming back is their cup containing mango slices, mango ice cream with chamoy and a tamarindo candy stick to finish it off. It is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DELISH. Pricey ($ 5) but worth it until I find another place.
Only con to this place is the price. I love good customer service and I love mango with chamoy.

Went here on a recomnedation of a friend. Was hoping for out of this world and got a pretty good meal but it missed the expectations that I put on it.
The freshly made gaucamole being made at the table was the highlight of the meal. It was a nice touch. The gauc also was really good. The rest of the meal was okay but not the best I have had of any of it. Beans and Rice were so so. The tamles were good but nothing to brag about and the asada taco was good as well but nothing out of this world. I have had better a cheaper street vendors. Overall this is a nice authentic sit down resteraunt but nothing that blew my mind minus the guacamole.
I will say the service here was top notch though. Really enjoyed the friend and attentive atttitudes of all those we met.
I would recomend you give this place a try and make up your own mind.

Amazing food & amazing service. Hugo was very warm & helpful in helping my friend and I decide on what to order. He also gave us free mini samplers on the house since it was our first time! I will definitely come back more often.

Tried the raspados… vanilla was delicious and so was the mango. The coconut wasnt bad, but I’ve had better in town. Will definitely be back to try the elote.

Sooo… I had trouble finding this place. Once I found it I wondered why it was so hard for me to find! So what it was, was this store is combined with a water store. You can refill your gallon jugs here.
Anyways. This is the first time I’m trying anything like this. I saw it on a friend’s FB page and had to try it. It was actually good. It reminds me of the Mexican candies… the spicy ones on a stick. Not sure what they are called… but it tastes like that. Lol. So it’s just mangos in that sauce and a scoop of ice cream. Mango ice cream. I’m sure you can ask for another flavor if you like they have other flavors.
The mango wasn’t hard… it did get that way later because of the ice cream but that’s reasonable. And it want sour or to mushy… you know the overly ripe ones. But it was nice. I did have the ice cream melt a bit and used the straw to eat this. I did use the fork to eat most of the mangos first… but…good find.
Now I have to go back and try the crepes I saw on the menu…
Btw min $ 5 charge to use your card. That’s fine because this drink is $ 5 and some change. :) just fyi though. And small place. Only a few tall tables… worth a try if you haven’t already.

My daughter and I come here whenever we are craving Chamango. The store is clean and the ladies behind the counter are always friendly.

Awesome hole in wall – especially when you’re looking for some icy paletas to quench the summer heat. I went here with some friends for some paletas. They have over 20 flavors. I tried the Guava-​creamy and fruity. It you are looking for something more icy and refreshing – try the lime flavor. They have a lot of other things I want to try there. Will definitely be back a dozen more times during this summer.

My mom and I came here after a grocery trip to 168 Market. I had been wanting elote for a long time, and this place satisfied my craving. Their elote was just okay, not too generous with the spread, but it tasted fine, so nothing to complain about.
My mom ordered strawberry crepas, it seemed thin/​plain, but she shared with me and it tasted good. Not too sweet, not too much whip cream.
While we were ordering, I felt as if the lady was rushing us so she could sit in the back room again. There were no other customers, so I don’t get it.
I would come back if I were in the area, but only to try the rest of their menu.

Got elote during my visit here. It wasn’t amazing but it wasn’t bad. It was pretty cheap too! I’ve had better elote but I’d come here again if I’m craving it! They have a lot of interesting things on their menu and if like to try it all.

CHAMANGO FROM VEGAS!
The Chamango we picked up is tasty! Although, the first time we came here the mangos were hard and sour. It was not the deali-​o. I also forgot a straw the first time around.
Second time around. DAMN GOOD. The mangos were super sweet! Soft! Delicious! And I asked for a straw! But. I did this gesture with the lady that made it look like I was asking for a joint. Eventually I figured it out and decided to start pointing instead. For those who don’t know how to say straw in Spanish it’s «popote»
So I found the trick to eating this on the way back from Vegas to Cali. You let the ice cream sorbet melt a bit. Eat the Tamarind stick first. Then dive into the mangos getting bits of that ice cream and chamoy sauce. Let it melt some more on the drive… Then when it looks like its slushy drink it from the straw! HELL YEA. Then eat more mangos.
It’s great. I loved it. I hope to come back and have SWEET mangos.
Don’t forget the napkins.

My husband had a strawberry-​banana licuado (smoothie practically liquified) and I had a chamango.
The hubs’s licuado was tasty. Mine, on the other hand, was the worst Chamango I’ve ever had :(It was started w/​Chamoy on the bottom then large chunks of fresh mango, then 2 scoops of some mango sorbet then more large chunks of mango. In between there all that there were layers of Chamoy. I think I counted 3 ice cubes and then it was topped off w/​Chamoy, a fork and that straw thing w/​spicy stuff (OMG, I grew up in San Diego, you’d think I’d know the proper terms: T). I’m used to the mango blended w/​ice and sugar then layered w/​the Chamoy and enjoying through a straw, this was too much work and overly sweet!
I was super disappointed especially since when you try to Unilocal/​search for places like this here in Vegas, we got some slim pickins!
We’ll be back, but I’ll have a go at something other my beloved Chamango.

What a great find :-) It pays to pay attention to Unilocal friends check in because thats how I came across this little gem. I wanted a cold treat but not the usual ice cream in a cup thing, that was for my little girl. I came across cremosas, which caught my eye. I was going to go for a safe and easy strawberry flavor which had fresh strawberries in it but the nice lady pointed another choice which had nuts on top. I’m not a fan of desserts with nuts but I trusted her. I’m sooo glad I did :-D Ohhh boy was that good! She put sweetened condensed milk on the bottom of the cup then added whip cream. The flavor reminded me of a pecan praline taste :-) I was instantly hooked. I have to come back to try the corn on the cob concoction and some nachos :-)

Botanas La Michoacana was highly recommended by a friend. On my first visit as a newbie to Mexican desserts, the man behind the counter was very friendly and patiently answered my questions regarding some of the items on the menu. I am now addicted to the chamango (chunks of fresh mango, mango purée, chamoy, chili and a straw wrapped with tamarind candy)!

When I miss home and start craving for mexican street food, I come here.
I usually order the corn with covered with mayo and mexican spice. I think its called Elotes. The other thing I get is the fruit with the spices. If you havent tried it, try it. Its BOMB! and its all BARATO LOL
OH they have a water station if you need to get your 5 gallon jugs filled.

Came back to take some friends to my favorite secret hot spot. They were super busy! Thats great to see. So i assume this place isnt such a secret anymore ;)
The lady taking orders spoke perfect english, which was great to see. I’m sure that will really help their business. its always best to have someone bilingual.
Prices went up. $ 1 each item. Not a huge price hike but enough for me to notice. I’m sure thats something they had to do because of grocery prices going up. So its okay with me.
Everything was delicious like always. I will continue to come back and praise them to everyone we see. Yum yum in my tum tum.

Fresh fruit, great ice creams with fresh ingredients and other Mexican favorites such as elote (corn on the cob with cheese, butter, chili and mayo) & Mangonadas!
The place is small (you can see the photos I have posted) but very clean and the people and service are wonderful. Thnaks Unilocal for leading me here!

Oooooooooooo the best ever. I rarely write reviews… But this a MUST!!!
Food amazing… service top notch!!! Thank you Juan!!! We will be soooo back.