The Original Lindo Michoacán

Taste of Michoacán in the Heart of Las Vegas Since 1990

Since we first opened our doors on January 6, 1990, The Original Lindo Michoacán has been a culinary destination in Las Vegas

Our Story

A Legacy of Flavor and Family

“The Original” Lindo Michoacán D.I. first opened its doors on January 6, 1990. It began with one dining room seating just 12 tables. Today, it has grown into a three-dining-room restaurant with space for over 300 guests and has expanded to multiple locations, including Il Toro E La Capra, an Italian and Mexican fusion restaurant.

Javier Barajas, the proud owner of Lindo Michoacán, first learned to cook when his grandparents, Timoteo and Ninfa, sent him to study at a seminary in Michoacán. There, a wooden revolving service door (the torno) separated the nuns in the kitchen from the priests and students in the dining hall. Through a small crack in the door, Javier formed a friendship with Mother Superior. Soon, Sister Anita invited him to the kitchen to help move heavy pots and pans. She quickly noticed his eagerness to learn and began teaching him the art of food preparation. Over the years, Javier mastered the secrets of Michoacán cuisine.

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Today, Javier and his family proudly bring the rich flavors and traditions of Lindo Michoacán to Las Vegas. In México they say, “If you want good food, go to Michoacán.” In Las Vegas we say, “If you want good food, come to Lindo Michoacán.”

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Since childhood, Stephanie Barajas—Javier’s daughter—dreamed of working at the restaurant. At the age of 9, she wrote a letter asking guests to share feedback about the cleanliness of the restrooms, so they’d want to return—and so one day, she could work there too. That letter still hangs in the women’s restroom today.

At 16, she began working alongside her father at “The Original” Lindo Michoacán on weekends and school-free days. She later attended culinary school and learned every family recipe from her father and grandmother, Mama Chelo along with her twin Javier Jr. Today, Stephanie is the head of “The Original” Lindo Michoacán, ensuring every detail is maintained to preserve the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine and the warm, traditional service that has defined the restaurant for over 35 years.

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Lindo Michoacan is the place to gather with family and friends to enjoy the best drinks in town. *Happy hours prices and participation may vary by location.

Monday - Friday 2pm - 5pm

Javier “Javy” Crescencio Barajas Jr. was more than a beloved brother—he was the heart of every room, greeting everyone with a hug and lighting up the kitchen with laughter. From his early days at Lindo Michoacán cleaning silver to graduating from Le Cordon Bleu and mastering salsas alongside his twin sister Stephanie under Mama Chelo’s guidance, Javy’s love for food was unmatched. He had a deep passion for inventing

new recipes, loved rock and roll, and adored his two sons, Jason and Vinny, above all. Javy also had a fascination with space, always gazing at the stars with wonder. Despite his struggles, Javy was a light to those who knew him, and we know he’d look at all we’ve built and say, simply, “It’s beautiful.”

To honor Javy’s culinary spirit, his twin sister Stephanie created Javy’s Sundae—a dessert born from their shared dream of making everything from scratch. With homemade chocolate and strawberry sauce, caramel, whipped cream, fresh vanilla bean and cinnamon ice cream and hand-crafted sprinkles, with a swirl churro base inspired by the Disneyland churros Javy made every day for Stephanie when they would come in to make salsas, every bite is a tribute to him. This dessert also inspired Stephanie to make sure Javy’s dream came true, now making everything from scratch with passion and love.

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Celeste Barajas, the eldest daughter of Javier Barajas, now manages all the administrative details at Lindo Michoacán. Although she once pursued med school, destiny led her back to the family restaurant—a place that has been her home since she was five, following her dad to work after school.

Known fondly as the “Lindo Michoacán lawyer” by her dad and sister Steph for her fierce dedication to protecting her family, Celeste may not be a chef, but as a super taster, she savors every bite and every moment. For Celeste, family is everything, and that deep bond continues to inspire her every day.

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Customer Reviews

Nice place to spend the night with some friends eating Mexican Food. Price is definitely fair considering the portions (One is more than enough for a person to eat). Had a Blueberry margarita and was pretty good as well. The view from the outside (But from the inside as well!) is pretty amazing, a stunning view on the entire Las Vegas (Including the strip) with all its lights. Just that would make the night worth!

This was our first visit and we loved it. The service was great. They brought chips, salsa and refried beans to munch on as we we looked over the menu. I had the #7 lunch special which is 1 each taco & enchilada with rice & beans. The flavors were delicious and the servings were ample. I will definitely return when I’m back in town.

If you want a great dining experience, whether you are visiting or live here, then this is the spot. The beans and Chile and sopa de video are perfect. You can’t beat the view and the food is delicious. The complete experience with a great price tag to close it all. Get out here and enjoy - tell them Chef Uner sent you. Follow me for honest reviews and great pics.

Food was good and the tamarind margaritas were so delicious. Stop here for my birthday and even got the birthday song and hat

I was slightly concerned after reading some of the 1 star reviews mentioning flavor and service time but even those reviews said it was a clean place so we took a chance and I’m glad we did. The food was fantastic, I felt that the flavor was great. As for the service, this is clearly a popular spot as every table was full. They had more employees than any other restaurant I’ve seen in Vegas and they all moved with urgency.

Love this Restaurant. The meal i got was delicious, the view on the veranda overlooking the city is incredible, and the wait staff was friendly. Just a great experience overall!

Environment is nice and roomy, the food is excellent. The salsa is smoky and very tasty specially with the beans for dip with chips. I’ve been to many many Mexican restaurants and this should be rated higher than 4 star so I have to bump up a bit. The view was really nice and the staff was great. The homemade corn tortillas alone are one reason to come here. The menu is huge. I have come here a couple times and highly recommend this place.

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