Don Miguel Tienda Mexicana - Experience Authentic Mexican Flavors in Cedar Rapids

you guys have great food and great service but when I come in and have to tell you The build of my nachos, which doesn’t include onions and then I get home and I find onions on my nachos. That is why I’m leaving a bad review.

I love this restaurant and store so very much. I spent 11 years in very southern New Mexico. I have missed the food down there for so long and haven't found a place that tasted the same. Well, that has changed! Their Menudo is outstanding. And brings back the peace of my friends abuelas calling mija and making sure I ate haha. 5 stars for food because I am very picky and they haven't let me down. 5 stars for service because I called back to add more to my order and they didn't sound like I was burdening them, which is greatly appreciated. And finally 5 stars for atmosphere. If you've never heard the saying, here it is. The smaller the Mexican restaurant, the better the food. And you guys hit the target. Thanks for being a tiny piece of home

I was brought here by my wife earlier to check out the Mexican grocery store. The store has tons of ethnic food I've never seen and some brands but they all have Mexican pictures on it. Very cool. I want to buy the sombrero and poncho there someday! We wanted to try the restaurant part but didn't have time. Tonight we did. Great place. This is the real deal! I got the Chicharron en Chile Verde. Wow. Very saucy. A little spice but just a taste. Came with Five corn tortillas not 3 like most places. I made quick work of that. My wife got Tacos de carne asada. Also very good (I just got one bite) she really liked it. I got the Mexican Cocoa Cola. This is the stuff with cane sugar not corn syrup. You can taste the difference. My wife who refuses to drink soda pop (pop, coke depending on your locality) actually had two long sips of it... woah... Loved the music, the people/staff (Pedro was really cool to talk with). Looking forward to more date nights here. As we were sitting there eating, this older (than me) guy walks past us to the order counter and says "this is the best Mexican I've had since Phoenix."

edit 2023: still GOATED One of the most underrated places in Cedar Rapids. Don Miguel's has some of the best Pastor, Cabeza, Chorizo, etc in town. Their gorditas are absolutely delicious, and their burritos are excellent. In particular they have a dish called Huaraches that are amazing - a thick corn tortilla with meat, melty white cheese, onions, cilantro and salsa. Absolutely wonderful. They also have an awesome habanero hot sauce that really lights it up. Thank you all for your hard work and for sharing your food with the community!

Super authentic - great food and kind people

This isn't a fancy restaurant; the decor is simple. However, the food and service more than make up for that. And the place looks clean. Both times I have been here the food came out quickly. I highly recommend the Mexican style tacos, Adobada and Carne Asada are both excellent. Their corn tortillas don't fall apart as much as other places do. The sauces they bring to the table have great flavor!! I love the green sauce! Fresh lime slices come with the tacos. If you like real Mexican food, this is the place to go! You can also visit the store nextdoor.