Carnitas
Pork slowly cooked until tender, traditionally in its own fat, with some pieces allowed to brown or crisp. Carnitas are strongly associated with Michoacán. Dedicated carnitas shops may offer different cuts and textures rather than simply "pork." Maciza generally refers to leaner meat, cueritos to skin and buche to stomach. Carnitas may also be sold by weight for groups and takeout.
Typical price: $12.75
Half of the 153 restaurants below that list a price charge between $5.45 and $18. Each restaurant counts once, at its lowest-priced version, and only plain dollar prices are counted. Prices come from each menu as it was last checked, so call ahead to confirm.
Typical price by city
Cities with at least 5 restaurants that list a plain dollar price, counted the same way as above.
| City | Typical | Middle half | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $13 | $7.98–$18 | 7 |
| San Diego, California | $5.15 | $4.70–$6.90 | 7 |
| San Francisco, California | $6.50 | $5.72–$11.62 | 7 |
| Portland, Oregon | $9.87 | $4.06–$14.75 | 6 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $12.99 | $6–$15 | 5 |
| Sacramento, California | $21 | $4.95–$23 | 5 |
178 restaurants with Carnitas on the menu
- Church Street CafeAlbuquerque, NM
- Carnitas con Huevos$18.95
- El Modelo Mexican FoodsAlbuquerque, NM
- Carnitas Burrito$6.15
- Los CuatesAlbuquerque, NM
- Carnitas Skillet$14.95
- Carnitas Skillet$16.95
- Carnitas and Refried Beans$15.50
- and 3 more on the menu
- Tequila 61Anchorage, AK
- Carnitas A La Mexicana$18
- Rreal Tacos MidtownAtlanta, GA
- Carnitas$4.49
- Taqueria del SolAtlanta, GA
- Carnitas$2.49
- Curra's GrillAustin, TX
- Carnitas$22.00
- Tacos Carnitas$16.00
- Matt's El RanchoAustin, TX
- Carnitas Tacos$18.00
- Carnitas Taco$14.00
- Nixta TaqueriaAustin, TX
- Duck Carnitas Taco$10
- Clavel MezcaleriaBaltimore, MD
- Carnitas con Salsa Verde
- El BarrioBirmingham, AL
- Carnitas$16
- Casa MexicoBoise, ID
- Carnitas de Pollo$20.95
- Carnitas de Puerco$20.95
- Illegal Pete'sBoulder, CO
- Mexican Coke Carnitas
- Chavela'sBrooklyn, NY
- Carnitas$5
- Molcajete de Carnitas$22
- OxomocoBrooklyn, NY
- Pork Carnitas Tacos$26
- Tacos El BroncoBrooklyn, NY
- Carnitas Taco$3.50
- Carnitas Tostada$4.00
- Carnitas Sandwich$12.50
- and 2 more on the menu
- Taco GordoBurlington, VT
- Carnitas
- Aqui Cal-MexCampbell, CA
- Taco Plate — Pork Carnitas$10.69
- Pork Carnitas$14.29
- Grilled Chicken or Pork Carnitas$12.29
- Deliciosos TacosCastroville, CA
- Carnitas Tacos
- Carnitas Burrito
- Rocas Mexican GrillCharleston, WV
- Pork Carnitas$12.50
- Tres AmigosCheyenne, WY
- Pork Carnitas (lunch)$13.50
- Burrito Carnitas$13.25
- Carnitas Street Tacos$12.50
- and 2 more on the menu
- 5 RabanitosChicago, IL
- Carnitas$13.00
- Caldo de Carnitas$15.00
- Golden Pork Carnitas Chilaquiles$13.50
- BarrioChicago, IL
- Carnitas Fried Rice$21.99
- Enchiladas — Carnitas$24.99
- Carnitas Uruapan 55th StreetChicago, IL
- Carnitas (per lb)
- Carnitas "Especial"
- Cruz Blanca Cervecería & TaqueríaChicago, IL
- Pork Carnitas Nachos$22
- Pork Carnitas$7
- Frontera GrillChicago, IL
- Pork Carnitas$18.00
- Mi Tocaya AntojeríaChicago, IL
- Carnitas de Pancita$18
- Taquería ChingónChicago, IL
- Duck Carnitas$7.95
- XocoChicago, IL
- Carnitas$8
- Carnitas Enchiladas$20
- Bakersfield OTRCincinnati, OH
- Carnitas$4.50
- Blue HabaneroCleveland, OH
- Tacos de Carnitas$18.00
- Carnitas$19.00
- MomochoCleveland, OH
- Carnitas Taquitos$14.50
- Carnitas Taquito$14.50
- Cuco's TaqueriaColumbus, OH
- Carnitas$14.99
- Carnitas$8.99
- TomatillosColumbus, OH
- Carnitas Taco$13.99
- Carnitas Tapatías$15.99
- El Rodeo Mexican RestaurantConcord, NH
- Carnitas$22.99
- Chabely's Mexican GrillCottondale, AL
- S12. Carnitas (Pork)$15.00
- Meso Maya – Downtown DallasDallas, TX
- Carnitas$12
- Blue Bonnet RestaurantDenver, CO
- Carnitas Plate$24.50
- Carnitas Dlx$20.50
- #3 Carnitas for 6$85.00
- Jaime's Mexican RestaurantDenver, CO
- Add Carnitas to SPECIAL NACHOS$2.00
- Add Carnitas to FIESTA APPETIZER$3.00
- TACOS DE CARNITAS (PORK)$19.00
- and 3 more on the menu
- Tacos Tequila WhiskeyDenver, CO
- Carnitas$6
- Carnitas$8
- Teocalli Cocina LoHiDenver, CO
- Pork Carnitas$18.00
- Los Altos RestaurantDetroit, MI
- Carnitas Familiares$39.95
- Taqueria JaliscoDurham, NC
- Carnitas Mixtas o Maciza$16.99
- Tacos Don CucoEl Paso, TX
- 4 Carnitas Tacos$10.21
- 2 Carnitas Tacos$5.11
- Carnitas Comal$38.73
- and 1 more on the menu
- TacovoreEugene, OR
- Carnitas Taco
- Bodega Taco BarFairfield, CT
- Pork Carnitas$4.99
- Duck Carnitas Enchiladas$24.00
- El Agave Mexican RestaurantFargo, ND
- Carnitas Dinner$16.00
- Nachos Carnitas$17.00
- Casa JimenezFontana, CA
- 2 Tacos De Carnitas$8.20
- Carnitas$10.95
- Carnitas$4.95
- and 1 more on the menu
- Sergio's Mexican RestaurantFontana, CA
- Carnitas Salad$11.95
- Carnitas Burrito$9.95
- Esperanza's Mexican Cafe and BakeryFort Worth, TX
- Carnitas$10.95
- Casa CoronaFresno, CA
- Carnitas$19.49
- El Gallo GiroGarden City, ID
- Carnitas$15.70
- Trompo Taqueria & BurgersGarland, TX
- Carnitas$2.75 corn / $3.50 flour
- Trompo, Chicken, Chorizo or CarnitasReg $9.49 / Lrg $10.49 / Monster $14.49
- Donkey TaqueriaGrand Rapids, MI
- Carnitas
- Carnitas Verde Brunch Burrito
- Real TaqueriaHolladay, UT
- Carnitas
- Molina's CantinaHouston, TX
- Grilled Fajitas (Shrimp, Beef, Chicken, or Carnitas)$11.25
- Ninfa's on NavigationHouston, TX
- Carnitas$20
- Carnitas$24
- Pico'sHouston, TX
- Chamorro de Puerco Carnitas Style$34
- Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & BarIndianapolis, IN
- Carnitas$19
- Somos Familia Mexican RestaurantIndianapolis, IN
- Tacos de Carnitas$17.99
- Carnitas Enchiladas$17.99
- Green Ghost TacosJackson, MS
- Carnitas Taco$3.00
- Pica's Mexican TaqueriaJackson, WY
- Carnitas Burrito$14.50
- Carnitas Tacos$15
- Taqueria DowntownJersey City, NJ
- Carnitas (Pork)$2.00
- Carnitas (Pork)$5.95
- Carnitas (Pork)$4.00
- Mexico Lindo KC Restaurant & BarKansas City, MO
- Pork Carnitas Burrito$14.99
- Carnitas Carmelos$14.99
- Tacos De Carnitas$14.99
- and 2 more on the menu
- Rudy's Tenampa TaqueriaKansas City, MO
- Rudy's Carnitas$13.99
- Tacos La Potranca de JaliscoKing City, CA
- Fried Pork Taco (Carnitas)$2.99
- Border Grill Mandalay BayLas Vegas, NV
- Carnitas$21
- Casa Don JuanLas Vegas, NV
- Al Pastor, Lengua, Asada, Grilled Chicken or Carnitas Tacos$7.50
- Signature Carnitas (2 people)$40.98
- Doña Maria TamalesLas Vegas, NV
- Order of Carnitas
- Los MolcajetesLas Vegas, NV
- Burrito Ahogado (asada/pollo/carnitas)$14.99
- Lola's Mexican CuisineLong Beach, CA
- Carnitas
- Cemitas La China PoblanaLos Angeles, CA
- Cemita de Carnitas (Pulled Pork)
- DamiánLos Angeles, CA
- Duck Carnitas$108
- El CholoLos Angeles, CA
- Plato De Carnitas (1989)$24.25
- Carnitas Lunch Burrito$18.25
- King TacoLos Angeles, CA
- Carnitas Taco$1.64
- Carnitas Burrito$6.05
- Carnitas Sope$3.20
- La Luz del DíaLos Angeles, CA
- Carnitas Taco$3.63
- Carnitas Tostada$8.16
- 1/2 Pound Carnitas$8.78
- and 3 more on the menu
- Yuca's The HutLos Angeles, CA
- Carnitas Burrito
- Carnitas Taco
- La EsquinaLos Gatos, CA
- Carnitas$24.00
- El MolcajeteLouisville, KY
- Carnitas Plate$15.99
- Carnitas$3.50
- Carnitas$4.25
- Taco LuchadorLouisville, KY
- Carnitas$5.99
- Taqueria TsunamiMarietta, GA
- Korean Carnitas
- Tres PotrillosMarysville, OH
- Carnitas Fries$14.95
- Tenoch MexicanMedford, MA
- Torta Carnitas$15.00
- Burrito Carnitas$14.00
- Taco Carnitas$5.00
- and 1 more on the menu
- Taqueria La GuadalupanaMemphis, TN
- Carnitas de Puerco$14.99
- BakanMiami, FL
- Carnitas Prensadas$19
- Cantina La VeinteMiami, FL
- Pulpo estilo Carnitas
- El ToritoMilpitas, CA
- Slow-Roasted Carnitas$26.00
- BelAir CantinaMilwaukee, WI
- Carnitas Taco
- El Beso Mexican Restaurante & CantinaMilwaukee, WI
- Carnitas Fiesta Bowl$17.50
- Kompali TaqueriaMilwaukee, WI
- Carnitas$13.00
- Carnitas$4.50
- Centro NicolletMinneapolis, MN
- Carnitas en Adobo$6
- ColitaMinneapolis, MN
- Pork Carnitas Tacos$19
- Nico's Taco and Tequila BarMinneapolis, MN
- Carnitas
- Pineda TacosMinneapolis, MN
- Carnitas
- Sonora GrillMinneapolis, MN
- Pork Carnitas Taco$6.00+
- Green Chilaquiles — Pork Carnitas
- Pork Carnitas Taco / Pork Pastor Taco — Avocado Salsa
- and 1 more on the menu
- Morelia's TaqueriaNaranja, FL
- Carnitas$3.09
- Carnitas$12.95
- BartacoNashville, TN
- Mojo Pork Carnitas$2.95
- Cilantro Mexican GrillNashville, TN
- Carnitas$16.00
- Carnitas & Salsa Verde$15.00
- Las Fiestas CafeNashville, TN
- Tacos de Carne Asada or Carnitas$12.99
- Carnitas$14.99
- Rosepepper CantinaNashville, TN
- Platos Carnitas$18.00
- Sancho PanzaaNashville, TN
- Carnitas$6.00
- Bar MexicanaNew York, NY
- carnitas sliders $100
- CorimaNew York, NY
- Esquites, Mushroom Carnitas, Porcini, Mimolette$35
- CosmeNew York, NY
- Pekin Duck Carnitas$115
- Empellón Taqueria & BarNew York, NY
- Carnitas$36
- Rosa Mexicano Second AvenueNew York, NY
- Pork Carnitas Tacos$17
- Pork Carnitas Enchiladas$24
- Toloache 82nd StreetNew York, NY
- Carnitas
- Carnitas de Pato
- Tacos SinaloaOakland, CA
- Carnitas Street Taco$4.60
- Rev MexOklahoma City, OK
- Pork Carnitas$11.50
- Mula Mexican KitchenOmaha, NE
- Carnitas Taco$4.45
- Taqueria Los CompadresOmaha, NE
- Carnitas Dinner$12.00
- South Philly BarbacoaPhiladelphia, PA
- Carnitas Pork Order of Tacos$13
- Carnitas Pork (1/2 Kilo)$30
- Carnitas Pork (1 Kilo)$60
- Comedor GuadalajaraPhoenix, AZ
- Carnitas de Puerco$12.75
- Los Dos MolinosPhoenix, AZ
- Carnitas$22.00
- Taco CheloPhoenix, AZ
- Carnitas (Pork)$3.75
- Mezcal Mexican CantinaPittsburgh, PA
- Carnitas$6.00
- Blue Agave ClubPleasanton, CA
- Carnitas
- ¿Por Qué No? TaqueriaPortland, OR
- Carnitas$5.75
- Side Carnitas$6.25
- GueroPortland, OR
- Carnitas$15
- Nuestra CocinaPortland, OR
- Carnitas$21
- Santo Domingo TaqueriaPortland, OR
- Chicken/Carnitas Taco$3.50
- Chicken/Carnitas Burrito$11
- Taquería Los PuñalesPortland, OR
- Carnitas$3.50
- Tecos Fresh Mexican FoodPortland, OR
- Carnitas$13.99
- Vida CantinaPortsmouth, NH
- Carnitas$6
- Carnitas$24
- DoloresProvidence, RI
- Carnitas Taco
- Mexico TipicoRapid City, SD
- Carnitas$19.80
- Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Tequila BarRapid City, SD
- Carnitas de Puerco$16.99
- Blue HabaneroRichmond, VA
- Tacos de Carnitas$16.00
- Taco Bamba RichmondRichmond, VA
- Carnitas$4
- Chando's TacosSacramento, CA
- Carnitas Taco$2.79
- Carnitas Mulita$3.99
- Carnitas Quesadilla$7.35
- and 3 more on the menu
- La CosechaSacramento, CA
- Carnitas de la Plaza$21.00
- Mas Taco BarSacramento, CA
- Pork Carnitas$4.95
- Pork Carnitas$18.75
- Carnitas Salad$14.75
- Tequila Museo MayahuelSacramento, CA
- Carnitas de Attacheo de Regalado Michoacán$23
- ZócaloSacramento, CA
- Carnitas Tacos$26.00
- Carnitas$29.00
- Boca ChicaSaint Paul, MN
- Carnitas$18.99
- Taqueria 27Salt Lake City, UT
- Chile - Citrus Carnitas$10.99
- Citrus Carnitas$4.00
- La Gloria PearlSan Antonio, TX
- Torta de Carnitas$14.99
- Panchito's Mexican RestaurantSan Antonio, TX
- Beef Carnitas Dinner$10.99
- Taqueria DatapointSan Antonio, TX
- Carnitas Plate$13.99
- Carnitas 1lb$29.99
- Carnitas$12.99
- and 4 more on the menu
- Tortas Ahogadas El ChivitoSan Antonio, TX
- Torta De Carnitas$11.99
- Combo Dorados Carnitas (3 Pcs)$9.99
- Taco Papa Con Carnitas$3.75
- and 6 more on the menu
- Albert's Fresh Mexican FoodSan Diego, CA
- Carnitas Burrito$8.95
- Carnitas Taco$4.45
- 23. Carnitas Plate$10.95
- City TacosSan Diego, CA
- Carnitas$4.25
- El ComalSan Diego, CA
- Pork Carnitas Taco$8.00/ea
- Carnitas$8.00/ea
- Carnitas Burrito$13.50
- El Indio Mexican RestaurantSan Diego, CA
- #2 Two Beef or Carnitas Enchiladas$15.58
- #17 Mini Carne Asada or Carnitas Burrito$13.49
- #19 Carnitas$16.99
- and 6 more on the menu
- La PuertaSan Diego, CA
- Carnitas Fries$19.00
- Carnitas & Pancakes$17.00
- Carnitas Tacos$17.00
- and 3 more on the menu
- Lolita's Mexican FoodSan Diego, CA
- Carnitas$8.55
- Carnitas$5.15
- Carnitas$10.50
- Old Town Mexican CafeSan Diego, CA
- Shredded or Ground Beef, Chicken or Carnitas (Pork)$4.95
- Shredded or Ground Beef, Chicken or Carnitas (Pork)$10.95
- Old Town Famous CarnitasServes 1 $14.95 / Serves 2 $27.95 / Serves 4 $49.95
- and 1 more on the menu
- Puesto La JollaSan Diego, CA
- Carnitas Taco
- El Metate RestaurantSan Francisco, CA
- Carnitas Torta$19.24
- Carnitas Burrito$16.38
- Carnitas Taco$5.98
- and 2 more on the menu
- La Palma MexicatessenSan Francisco, CA
- Carnitas (Pork)$12.99/lb
- La TaqueriaSan Francisco, CA
- Carnitas Burrito Dorado
- Carnitas Taco$5.45
- Carnitas Salad
- NopalitoSan Francisco, CA
- Carnitas$31.50
- Poc-ChucSan Francisco, CA
- Taco de Carnitas$6.50
- Tacos El PatronSan Francisco, CA
- Carnitas Street Taco$4.25
- Taqueria El FarolitoSan Francisco, CA
- Pastor, Chorizo, or Carnitas Plate$10.25
- Angelou's Mexican GrillSan Jose, CA
- Pork Carnitas$19.95
- Zona RosaSan Jose, CA
- Carnitas$7
- Carnitas$18
- Carnitas$28
- Las Palmas Taco BarSanta Cruz, CA
- Carnitas$16.88
- Fiesta OaxacaSanta Fe, NM
- Michoacán Carnitas$23
- Carnitas Tacos/Burrito$18
- The MissionScottsdale, AZ
- Duck Carnitas Empanada$26
- El CaminoSeattle, WA
- Carnitas Pipian Verde$20.50
- Carnitas$18.50
- Carnitas Tacos$17.50
- La Carta de OaxacaSeattle, WA
- Tacos de Carnitas$15
- Maíz MolinoSeattle, WA
- Chilaquiles Verdes con Carnitas
- Tu y YoSomerville, MA
- Carnitas$18.95
- Chilanguita Mexican KitchenSt. Louis, MO
- Carnitas$17.00
- Carnitas Burrito$16.00
- Carnitas$16.00
- MestizaSt. Louis, MO
- Carnitas$4.50
- Tequila Mexican RestaurantSt. Louis, MO
- Carnitas$15.00
- Taqueria GaribaldiStamford, CT
- Carnitas Taco
- Carnitas Burrito
- El Charro Café – DowntownTucson, AZ
- Soft Tacos — Carnitas Ranchero$15.95
- Carnitas Ranchero$16.95
- El Torero Mexican RestaurantTucson, AZ
- Carnitas Crisp$22
- Carnitas(1) $7 / (2) $14
- Flautas de Carnitas Ahogada (2)$18
- and 4 more on the menu
- Guadalajara Original GrillTucson, AZ
- Pork Carnitas$20.95
- Chicken, Beef or Carnitas$16.95
- Grilled Carnitas$23.95
- and 1 more on the menu
- Teresa's Mosaic CafeTucson, AZ
- Pork Carnitas$9.00
- Carnitas$9.50
- Carnitas$9.00
- and 1 more on the menu
- GuadsVirginia Beach, VA
- Carnitas$16.59
- OyamelWashington, DC
- Carnitas$7
- Taqueria HabaneroWashington, DC
- Carnitas$3.50
- Las Lomas MarketWatsonville, CA
- Carnitas
- Taquería La AuténticaWest Valley City, UT
- Carnitas Ala Mexicana$17.00
- El Camino Mexican KitchenWilmington, DE
- Carnitas$14.00 / $19.00
- Carnitas$18.00