Carnitas Uruapan

Carnitas Uruapan has been dishing out authentic carnitas in Pilsen via Michoacan, Mexico since 1975. The family recipe has remained unchanged for 40 years so when you order take-out pork carnitas by the taco or by the pound), you can bet on genuine, traditionally prepared chunks of pork slowly cooked for hours until the outsides are browned and crispy yet tender on the inside. Available Monday-Friday, the "Carnitas Especial" includes a half-pound of carnitas, a taco dorado (various fillings encased in a crispy tortilla), chicharrones (pork cracklings), beans and an agua fresca. That's a lot of fine eating for $10. Any day of the week, pick up carnitas, chicharrones, tacos dorados, cactus salad, refried beans, guacamole, cold brew and Mexican soft drinks.