Charlie Hong Kong is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

1. Charlie Hong Kong

8.5
1141 Soquel Ave (at Seabright Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Eastside · 30 tips and reviews

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: I always get the Laughing Phoenix with hoisin pork..... yum!

Tommy L.Tommy Leep: Get Dan's spicy and add pork. Done.

Jason S.Jason Shellen: Get the Hoisin pork on anything and you won't be disappointed. Suggested dish: Pad Thai.

Mission Street Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

2. Mission Street Barbecue

8.6
1618 Mission St (btwn Olive & Bay St), Santa Cruz, CA
BBQ Joint · Westside · 28 tips and reviews

Roxy L.Roxy Lo: Try the Raging bull for a little something different.. I always get the pulled pork. Consistently delicious.

Martha M.Martha Martine: Great ribs, pulled pork, brisket,

Eric B.Eric Boice: Chicken, beef, and pork sliders are all awesome! Hot link was too spicy for my wife but I loved it. Best BBQ I've ever had...

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

3. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.3
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 80 tips and reviews

Carole R.Carole Reyes: get the jawaiian jerk pork or the ribs. they are so delicious. probably everything here is delicious.

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Get the Volcano Bowl to share with friends!!! Also enjoy some of the best Hawaiian Kalua and Jerk Pork around because it's Delicious!!!

Misty M.Misty Mysty: Dinner was delicious! The ribs were moist, tender and flavorful. The pork sandwich was delectable. The bun was buttered and lightly toasted and so 'baker-fresh' soft!

Taqueria Los Pericos is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

4. Taqueria Los Pericos

8.8
139 Water St (at River St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 35 tips and reviews

NadineNadine: Tacos pericos with bbq pork. Soooo good. Amazing guacamole. Locals coming in and out constantly.

Logan L.Logan Linthicum: Avoid this establishment if gender equality is important to you. Staff fawns over women and treats everyone else like filth. Taco's aren't worth dehumanization. Good carnitas.

Adam E.Adam Eggleston: California carnitas

The Walnut Avenue Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

5. The Walnut Avenue Cafe

8.5
106 Walnut Ave (at Pacific Ave.), Santa Cruz, CA
Café · Downtown Santa Cruz · 62 tips and reviews

MCMC: Huevos Rancheros Con Carnitas or Belgian Waffle with strawberries (when in season)

John K.John Koenig: I second the awesome chilaquiles, suggest ordering them with the shredded pork and extra salsa on the side, YUM!

Alissa C.Alissa Clark: Carnitas breakfast. Yum.

Harbor Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

6. Harbor Cafe

9.1
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Taylor S.Taylor Shepherd: Carnitas omelet is fantastic, along with the eggs Benedict. And you can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas on Fridays :)

Joshua R.Joshua Ramirez: Always, always, always get the Bloody Mary. The carnitas omelet is usually solid.

whitney b.whitney b: Worth the hype (and the wait). Gluten free options available. The polenta Benedict is amazing!

Oswald is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

7. Oswald

8.7
121 Soquel Ave (at Front St.), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 14 tips and reviews

cnelson ︻.cnelson ︻╦╤─: The pork belly with fried jasmine rice is amazing.

Rick H.Rick Hartley: The burgers with blue cheese and caramelized onions are the best. Great cocktails too.

Tyler F.Tyler Fox: Delicious food and very legit portions! A great night out.

Hindquarter Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

8. Hindquarter Bar & Grille

7.3
303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Steakhouse · Central Santa Cruz · 13 tips and reviews

Ashtyn K.Ashtyn Karachristos: The pork chops are delicious! Make sure to get extra apple butter!

Dave M.Dave Mason: The pulled pork was good. The artichokes were very tasty.

Sal B.Sal Belleci: I’ve been here 20 years ago for the Pork chops. Now I started going back had pork chops and baby back ribs their dessert burgundy cherry mud pie is best ever

Sabieng Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

9. Sabieng Thai Cuisine

8.3
1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Westside · 15 tips and reviews

MJ L.MJ Lee: BBQ pork is the best in town.

Joseph F.Joseph Flores: Spicy rice noodle dish is a must have along with a boba tea

Beth K.Beth Kanter: The food is great here

Lúpulo Craft Beer House is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

10. Lúpulo Craft Beer House

8.8
233 Cathcart St (Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 22 tips and reviews

Lee A.Lee Allen: The carnitas tacos are amazing. Order them now.

Oliver C.Oliver Closeoff: Check out the cool tap handles. Only to be upstaged by the excellent beer selection behind them. And don't eat before you come, the grilled sandwiches are not your mothers grilled cheese....DELISH!!

ColleenColleen: Great selection of limited release and rare beers.

Taqueria Vallarta is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

11. Taqueria Vallarta

7.7
1221 Mission St (at Van Ness Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

Mel L.Mel Lindberg: The best carnitas in Santa Cruz.

Becky K.Becky Klein: I love the fresh Salsa! Has a zing sometimes.

Gina G.Gina G: Vegetarian nachos are amazing!

Tacos Moreno is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

12. Tacos Moreno

7.8
1053 Water St (at Magnolia St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Restaurant · Eastside · 24 tips and reviews

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Get the Carnitas Burrito Supreme with extra Meat!!! Best Burritos in Santa Cruz, this place is a must while in town. Best Salsa around!!!

Barbara M.Barbara Matthews: Corn quesadilla *sin queso, *con guacamole. Yummy& they are happy to make that switch for me

Andy D.Andy Dunn: If you don't eat here when in Santa Cruz, you're a fool.

Akira is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

13. Akira

8.1
1222 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Eastside · 25 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah R: Great happy hour. Love the pork gyoza.

AyanaAyana: Great lunch, tasty and big with the choice of sashimi and salmon, highly recommend it!

Jen K.Jen K: The Shrine veggie roll - yum!

West End Tap & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

14. West End Tap & Kitchen

8.0
334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA
Gastropub · Westside · 32 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Skillman: Really good food if you get the right thing...avoid the veggie flatbread , the pork flatbread is much better ...and the ham and cheese is awesome

Lydia K.Lydia Klem: Great food and Great beer! The squash blossom appetizer is delicious.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent calamari with jalapeños. Loved the Peter's Lager on the patio.

Las Palmas Taco Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Cruz.

15. Las Palmas Taco Bar

7.4
55 Front St (at Beach St), Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Readiness K.Readiness K: Great plates - carnitas plate and the enchiladas were both tasty

Suraj A.Suraj Acharya: A great place to buy a few dozen tacos and beers to eat on the beach.

Yuri K.Yuri Kraymar: Burritos are pretty good!