Carnitas Uruapan is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

1. Carnitas Uruapan

8.5
1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 22 tips and reviews

Steven M.Steven Matthews: The Carnitas are the best north of Mexico

MarcMarc: Good Network Top 5 Resturants, Tacos - #2 Carnitas Tacos

Hassan R.Hassan Rocha: Everything is good. You can even have free tacos dorados an chicharrón. Best carnitas in Chitown.

Don Pedro Carnitas is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

2. Don Pedro Carnitas

8.8
1113 W 18th St (at Carpenter St.), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Pilsen · 11 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Hong: Get the goat and the carnitas, they have both "safe" and "adventurous" meat plates. Safe means white meats, adventurous means multi body parts. Delicious.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tortillas, cilantro, minced onions, limes, pico de gallo, and the best carnitas in the city. You can order the deep-fried beef brain tacos, which taste like a savory eggy custard in a fried crust. Read more.

Michelle T.Michelle Tamayo: The best carnitas ever !

Antique Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

3. Antique Taco

8.6
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews

Amit P.Amit Patel: Pork carnitas and horchata are legit. Fish, rib eye, and squash tacos are nothing to call home about. If I ever come here again I will only get carnitas and will try the chilli cheese curds.

Sabina K.Sabina Kajtezovic: Carnitas tacos are to die for. Margarita strong and served in a glass pitcher with fresh rosemary. More pricey, but worth it.

Melissa E.Melissa E: One order has two tacos and is enough for a meal. Split between friends if you can't decide. I loved the carnitas. Chips and guacamole was on point too

La Michoacana is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

4. La Michoacana

8.2
2049 W Cermak Rd (btwn St Damen Ave & S Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 8 tips and reviews

Alejandra J.Alejandra Jaques: Nice place with Home made tortillas!!! And the carnitas are delicious!!

raul h.raul hernandez: BEST carnitas in Pilsen/Heart of Chicago!!!

Frankie C.Frankie Corral: Carnitas, carnitas, and carnitas.. Don't forget to order yourself some extra red salsa!!

Xoco is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

5. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Leal: Great carnitas sandwich dipped in a chile juajillo sauce.

Adam S.Adam Seger: The Ahogado "Sandwich of the Mayan Gods" Carnitas, crunchy bread, spicy tomato-chile broth, love

Brian P.Brian Park: Rick Bayless' restaurant offers better to-go food than every fast food chain combined. Action Bronson-approved; The Sopa de Carnitas is reminiscent of Phó, and the Cochinita Pibil is to die for

Taquería Moran is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

6. Taquería Moran

8.3
2226 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 74 tips and reviews

dan n.dan nawara: Best carnitas! Hands down.

Lisa W.Lisa W: Al pastor for the win here. Their mole enchiladas are also awesome, get the carnitas with that. Great breakfast too if Cozy Corner is packed (as usual). Wonderful owners too!

EvawynEvawyn: Delicious green chilaquiles w a side of carnitas, keep your beverage close, slightly spicy :)

Paco's Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

7. Paco's Tacos

8.2
4311 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Brighton Park · 28 tips and reviews

Miguel C.Miguel Cardozo: Lengua y carnitas!

Stephanie R.Stephanie Rojas: Don't go here if you're gonna just order tacos de asada, they're not all that. The tacos de carnitas & tacos de barbacoa are AMAZING! And the salsa verde, yummmmm :P

Ryan P.Ryan Paul: Great tacos, especially the carnitas

Carnitas Don Rafa is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

8. Carnitas Don Rafa

8.2
4617 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Brighton Park · 7 tips and reviews

VeliVeli: Get the platillo Michoacano, it comes with barbacoa and carnitas!

Bryan P.Bryan Puerta: The carnitas and barbacoa tacos

William Q.William Quiñones: I tried all kind of tacos and they were delish!

Paco's Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

9. Paco's Tacos

8.0
6034 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · West Lawn · 11 tips and reviews

John M.John Macaluso: Try the carnitas & steak tacos

Chyna C.Chyna C: Good carnitas

Dr-Jox S.Dr-Jox Sez: The carnitas tacos are the business!

Taqueria Chingon is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

10. Taqueria Chingon

8.4
2234 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Logan Square · 7 tips and reviews

Deek V.Deek Velagandula: Pig Head Carnitas and Chorizo Verde tacos are the highlight.

Chris S.Chris Shackleton: The duck carnitas tacos and the carne asada are absolutely the best tacos in Chicago or anywhere east of LA and north of Texas. Do not sleep on the churros.

Stellaa D.Stellaa Duhart: Overpriced tacos; tortillas were the best part

Carniceria Guanajuato is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

11. Carniceria Guanajuato

8.1
1438 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Wicker Park · 30 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The carne asada tacos are finely chopped and as beefy as Fabio, the lomo encebollado (ribeye cooked with onions) savory and sweet from the onions, and the carnitas? The essence of pork heaven. Read more.

CelesteCeleste: This place has the best carne asada tacos everrrr! The carnitas on sat/sun from the hot foods are delish too!

CelesteCeleste: On April 4 from 2 to 6 free carnitas tacos! Come join the inaguration!

El Nuevo Mexicano is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

12. El Nuevo Mexicano

8.2
2914 N Clark St (at Oakdale St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Pasquesi: Salmon Rostizado en Salsa Chipotle Mango was amazing! Melt in your mouth salmon and deliciously sweet. Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano was equally amazing and very spicy. yummy margaritas!

Jackie Q.Jackie Quintana: I just realized I never got the rest of my meal from this place! No tortillas, rice, or beans with my carnitas order. I'd kinda like my money back!

Adam T.Adam Twersky: Ask for the vegan menu

Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

13. Lagunitas Brewing Company

2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Douglas Park · 87 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Thaxton: Must get the Barbocoa or Carnitas nachos...so dank

Stephanie S.Stephanie Simon: Get the carnitas nachos. Awesome salsa.

Victor Z.Victor Zaragoza: The food is great especially the carnitas nachos. And for me being a meat eater the grilled vegi burger is delicious.

Lindo Michoacan is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

14. Lindo Michoacan

8.1
3148 W Lawrence Ave (at N Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Albany Park · 8 tips and reviews

Nestor G.Nestor Guzman: Las carnitas here are on point!

lanre a.lanre a: Lovely cup cake, good deals on chicken 😉!

Diana N.Diana Nguyen: fresh tortilla chips

Canton Regio is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Chicago.

15. Canton Regio

8.8
1510 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Pilsen · 19 tips and reviews

Jaime R.Jaime Rivera: Carnitas, arrechero, horchata and guacamole, best mexican food ever

Joe D.Joe Dodson: Shrimp and steak skewers were really tasty and a lot to eat and share. Will be back for more soon.

Dane D.Dane Deasy: Get the big family style stuff to share!