Best Carnitas in Mexico City
7 restaurants compared
Top 5 Carnitas in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Sud 777, MXN340.00 (Pedregal)
- Los Panchos — 97% recommended, MXN385.00 (Anzures)
- Rincón Tarasco — 97% recommended, MXN42.00 (Escandón)
- El Bajío — 96% recommended, MXN285.00 (Azcapotzalco)
- Rincón Tarasco — 92% recommended, MXN44.00 (Escandón)
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All 7 Restaurants Compared
Sud 777
Duck Leg Carnitas
MXN340.00
Duck leg prepared using French technique but in the style of Mexican carnitas.
Los Panchos
MXN385.00
Slow-cooked pork in rendered lard, served with tortillas, onion, and cilantro.
Rincón Tarasco
Carnitas de Maciza
MXN42.00
Slow-roasted pork butt cooked until melt-in-mouth tender.
El Bajío
Carnitas Michoacán-style
MXN285.00
Slow-cooked pork in rendered fat, served with tortillas and condiments.
Rincón Tarasco
Carnitas de Espaldilla
MXN44.00
Slow-roasted pork shoulder, slightly fattier and more flavorful than maciza.
Nueve Nueve
MXN350.00
Slow-cooked pork shoulder served with warm tortillas.
Salón Tenampa
MXN85.00
Slow-roasted pork belly and shoulders, pulled and crispy on the edges.