Mikey's Juke Joint - Calgary

Wow! What a hidden gem. I've had my fair share of street vendor fish tacos, but Mikey's surpasses any food truck. The tortillas tasted incredibly fresh, unlike any packaged brand. The flavor was outstanding. It's the kind of place that exceeds your expectations. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a dive bar - damp, hot, crowded, but the service is friendly and quick. This is a 4-star dining experience without the need to dress up. Don't miss out on this place - you won't be let down. Plus, there's live jazz and blues music. It's an epic spot.

This restaurant is located in a remote area, making it a bit difficult to find. However, the effort to get there is definitely worth it. We visited for an afternoon jam session and had a fantastic time. The cozy atmosphere, with its narrow hallway room, was crowded but enjoyable. The music was great, and surprisingly, the food was delicious as well. The fish and chips special was excellent, with large fillets and a tasty Caesar salad. The fish tacos were also a hit, as were the nachos that our additional guests ordered. Overall, the meal was much better than average. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit.

The fish tacos were the best I had in Calgary and Mexico too. The spices in the tacos was addicting. I like how it was crispy but not over-battered, so you could enjoy the still juicy white flesh of the fish. The mix of cabbage and other vegetables were light and fresh. The tortilla had grill marks, giving it a smokey charcoal taste.

Great little hole in the wall with delicious Creole and Mexican style food. The fish tacos were delicious and had a bit of extra spice giving a Creole spin to the Baja Classic. I would order them again without thinking twice. The patio offers great sun exposure during the lunch time hours making it a great spot for a quick work lunch or some weekend beers. Inside it looks like live music is common but if that isn't your thing shoot some pool, play darts or wander around and check out all the interesting old rock memorabilia on the walls.

Consistently Amazing!. The food and music at this joint are always on point! Very authentic tasting Mexican and southwestern food was a welcome surprise at a 7-days-a-week live music venue. The wings come in several scrumptious sounding flavours, I went for the Valentina variety; Meaty! Hot! Perfect! The enchiladas are probably the best thing on the menu; not that I have tried everything, but i can 't imagine there being a more flavourful dish than the enchiladas. The beans and rice that accompany this dish definitely deserve to stand beside the main attraction too!Amazing talent, like Tim Williams, Tom Phillips, and Mike Clark (Mikey) on the regular, are certainly complimented by the numerous other hot acts listed on the weekly board.The over-all feel of Mikeys is very comfortable. It won 't be winning any interior design awards, but thats kinda what is nice. This place surely gives 'dive-bar ' a positive connotation, especial when filled with such warm, kind, attentive staff. They won 't let you get thirsty (so many good beers on the taps), they will fill your belly box with delicious platefuls of goodness, and you will probably make a friend or two while you sit back and tap your toes to some amazing guitar licks and songs sung with soul!