Mikey V's Cafe

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).

What impressed me more than anything was the service. Greeted right away. Very attentive. Owner (I think she was at least) offered us a free sample of her chili verde and it was delicious. I assumed they were new because how passionate they were about their food and service but come to find out they have been open for more than 16 years Food was great. Only issue is they don't accept Apple Pay. Admittedly they're very old school here. Flour Tortillas were old and crunchy definitely not homemadeIf you want as closed to home cooked food this is a safe bet. They don't accept Apple Pay so bring your wallet (I never carry mine anymore)

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!

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.

Mikey V's is our favorite Sunday breakfast stop. We love the menudo and huevos con chorizo. This family owned business is always welcoming and courteous and we feel like we get the best service.

4.4 is not even close to being high enough. The Food Is just like my Abuelito's made it. Fantastic! the service is friendly. and its fun 5o see folks come in and say hello to each other because they know them or they are just super friendly!! 5 Stars +....

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.

I was a little skeptical when I found out we were eating here at my MIL's request. For one it was Tex-Mex/New México style food which I'm not a huge fan of, but this place has something great going for them. They've been around for a long time and I can see why. It's very home cooking stylish and they take much pride in their small menu. For my lunch I had the enchiladas suizas which were filled with very tasty lightly grilled chicken. I honestly thought I was going to get bland boiled chicken but that wasn't the case here. The sauce was tasty but not over the top. The balance of the queso fresco and sauce was so enjoyable. Every bite was completely delicious. The rice was a little different but it too was good. I'm not a huge fan of beans so I didn't finish them. They were good but by personal choice that was the only thing I left on my plate. Judging by the silence and scraping of plates, I can tell the rest of my family enjoyed their meals as well. Service was amazing. They treat you like close friends and family and the prices are way good. Can't wait to come back!

We enjoyed our lunch at Mikey V's. The food was excellent. Service was great and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Their menu has both Mexican and traditional American options. Our meals were made to our liking.

Do this. Take 5 minutes off the Freeway and away from the chain restaurants. Phenomenal breakfast!New Mexico enchiladas, menudo, breakfast burritos. Unique, family owned and a nice hometown feel. Good coffee too. :)