It's kind of like the battle between good and evil. You really like the good guy and root for him every time, but there's also a part of you that wants the bad guy to win...because he's just so...badass. That's kind of how it is for me with cheladas and micheladas. 
Cheladas are the traditional, refreshing beer+lime+salt concoction that Miller thinks is so good they're putting it in a bottle and selling it. Micheladas are like the red-headed stepchild, the black sheep, the dark horse...you get where I'm going. Though it may just surprise you in the end. I struggle with which one I like best, in fact, I drink them both. Sometimes I start one as a chelada, then add that little kick about half way through. The truth is, no matter how you make it, it's my favorite summer drink.
To make your own chelada you just need some good beer: Modelo Especial or Negra Modelo both work. The Negro Modelo will give you a darker version which is surprisingly refreshing. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lime into your tall glass (this is my favorite chelada-drinking glass because it fits exactly one bottle of Modelo Especial, down to the last drop). Pour in your beer. Salt the rim and put a little pinch into the beer itself. Voila. For the michelada, just add a teaspoon of chili powder, tabasco sauce, or your favorite red-hot spice. Don't forget the salt around the rim. This causes an effervescent chain reaction on your tongue. Wait for it....
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