Tres Hermanas is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

1. Tres Hermanas

8.8
2416 K St (btwn 24th & 25th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 87 tips and reviews

Anthony E.Anthony Edmonds: VERY good carnitas tacos and for the veggies..the fajitas are amazing! Read more.

Violet A.Violet Aten: Bomb carnitas great burritos and tacos.Really nice seating.

Andrew Z.Andrew Z: Great table salsa. Carnitas burrito was absolute perfection!

Centro Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

2. Centro Cocina Mexicana

8.4
2730 J St (at 28th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews

David C.David Cackette: Best carnitas I've ever had. Great food all-around.

DonelleDonelle: Taco de Carnitas - to die for!

Christopher B.Christopher Berry: Try the carnitas burritos along with the pineapple habenero margarita.

Chando's Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

3. Chando's Tacos

8.1
863 Arden Way (at Empress St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Sacramento · 70 tips and reviews

BB: Try the Taco Combo - Asada, pollo and carnitas tacos. #delicioso #tacos #chandos #sacramento comes with a drink for $6

Aisha J.Aisha Johnson: The carnitas tacos are bomb.com

Sean M.Sean Menefee: Chandos is in my top 3 Mexican food restaurants in Sacramento. Their burritos are worth the drive to sketchy Del Paso Height. The half carnitas, half chicken burrito is worth getting stabbed over.

Taqueria Rincon Alteño is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

4. Taqueria Rincon Alteño

8.2
4301 Truxel Rd (at Arena Blvd), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Sacramento · 47 tips and reviews

Jane M.Jane M: Carnitas torta is very filling and yummy :d

Thomas G.Thomas Graham: I really enjoy the Torta del Pastor (marinated pork) or Carnitas plate with rice and beans. My favorite small authentic traditional mexican

Tristan C.Tristan Corson Godt: Carnitas super burrito!

Zocalo is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

5. Zocalo

8.4
1801 Capitol Ave (at 18th St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 62 tips and reviews

Xoso Sport & Social LeagueXoso Sport & Social League: Love the carnitas happy hour tacos!

ScottScott: Carnitas yummy! Always great service and atmosphere and location.

ALVIE G.ALVIE GARCIA: Try the Mango Margarita - Just a perfect balance of sweetness..with the right kick of alcohol to start your day

La Favorita Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

6. La Favorita Taqueria

8.0
5940 Florin Rd (at E Southgate Dr), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Joe P.Joe Perez: Taquitos de carnita are very good

NikkiNikki: Happy hour is from 3-6PM; $1.35 Tacos, $7.95 Asada Plate, $7.95 Carnitas Plate, $5.75 Super Burrito, $7.95 Chicken Fajitas!

Christine W.Christine Ward: Can't go wrong here. One of the best Mexican restaurants in Sac.

El Novillero is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

7. El Novillero

8.2
4216 Franklin Blvd (at 18th Ave), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southeastern Sacramento · 29 tips and reviews

PeaReyPeaRey: chimichanga (carnitas) is very tasty. portions are huge. bring your appetite. :)

Jon C.Jon Courtway: Carnitas always. Trying la parrillada (ball tip steak)

Christine W.Christine Ward: Chorizo & eggs FTW - & generous portions to boot!

La Fiesta Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

8. La Fiesta Taqueria

8.6
1105 Alhambra Blvd (at Granada Way), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Sacramento · 48 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hefti: Try the California Burritos With Carnitas

Paul H.Paul Hefti: Try the Carnitas Breakfast Burrito

Paul H.Paul Hefti: Try the carnitas tacos

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

9. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.0
4001 Freeport Blvd, Ste 102 (at Sutterville Rd), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southeastern Sacramento · 12 tips and reviews

Esmeralda P.Esmeralda Pacheco: I always like to get the carnitas bowl.

NikkiNikki: I love the freshest ingredients here! Try the barbacoa burrito bowl.

Jessica W.Jessica Waterbury: Fajita bowl with chicken!

Taqueria Jalisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

10. Taqueria Jalisco

8.6
326 16th St, Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mansion Flats · 13 tips and reviews

Andrew Z.Andrew Z: Carnitas and al pastor tacos were amazing. House salsa was spicy and flavorful.

elriken h.elriken hines: Hello everyone this is by far the BEST Mexican spot in Sacramento everything here is Great the Food and the Service.I Promise you, Plus its pretty cheap Read more.

Diane O.Diane Ortega: Carne asada fries, uhhhhh yes please!

Vallejo's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

11. Vallejo's Restaurant

7.4
1900 4th St (at S St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southside Park · 12 tips and reviews

Guillermo J.Guillermo Jaimes: Que Rico! Visiting from LA, the land of good Mexican food, and this place satisfied my craving for carnitas. Definitely coming back!

BS B.BS Black: Carnitas quesadilla ala cart can easily be shared by 2.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Teykaerts: The most gargantuan quesadilla I've ever beheld. Covers a platter. Not a plate - a PLATTER.

Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

12. Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar

8.4
1050 20th St (btwn J & K St), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown · 36 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah Loya: Their Sopes with Carnitas = amazing!

Not M.Not Me: Say hey to Roman! He's the best!

Julian G.Julian Gonzalez: The Mole is bomb

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

13. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.0
1729 Howe Ave (at Alta Arden Expy), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Mia C.Mia Chong: Carnitas burritos

David H.David Hylton: The hood over the range was down today, so there was only carnitas available. Always something at this location!

Emily M.Emily McClure: Burrito bowl with barbacoa!!

Gordito Burrito is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

14. Gordito Burrito

8.4
7810 La Riviera Dr (at Howe Ave), Sacramento, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Southeastern Sacramento · 15 tips and reviews

Zak L.Zak Litovchenko: Carnita burrito was delicious

Zak L.Zak Litovchenko: Carnita burrito

Shane B.Shane Barker: I have been eating at Gordito Burrito for over 8 years! Great food and amazing salsa!

Selland's Market-Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Sacramento.

15. Selland's Market-Café

9.1
5340 H St (at El Dorado Way), Sacramento, CA
Café · East Sacramento · 57 tips and reviews

Gina F.Gina Funk Nelson: Carnitas Sandwich, cous cous salad. Berries. Breakfast pizzas. Tuna sand which ask to add pickles. Sunday mimosas. Mac n cheese.

Anna B.Anna Ballard: The Chicken Pizza is amazing. Pair with a half-sized garden salad and you'll have a reasonably-priced lunch for two.

Julie G.Julie Gallaher: Best tuna fish sandwich in the world!