Where is the best carnitas in Mexico City?

Based on diner recommendations, the best carnitas in Mexico City is at Sud 777. We compared 7 restaurants serving carnitas.

How much does carnitas cost in Mexico City?

Carnitas prices in Mexico City range from MXN42.00 to MXN385.00 across 7 restaurants.

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Best Carnitas in Mexico City

7 restaurants compared

Price range: MXN42.00 – MXN385.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

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)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 7 Restaurants Compared

Sud 777

Pedregal·$$$$

Duck Leg Carnitas

MXN340.00

Duck leg prepared using French technique but in the style of Mexican carnitas.

Tip: The rendering of duck fat is what sets this apart—crispy exterior, incredibly tender meat inside.

#297% recommend

Los Panchos

Anzures·$$

MXN385.00

Slow-cooked pork in rendered lard, served with tortillas, onion, and cilantro.

Tip: Eat while hot and make tacos with warm tortillas — that's the proper way to enjoy carnitas.

#397% recommend

Rincón Tarasco

Escandón·$

Carnitas de Maciza

MXN42.00

Slow-roasted pork butt cooked until melt-in-mouth tender.

Tip: Arrive by 10 AM or risk finding nothing left. They sell out almost daily. The pork is gone by 1 or 2 PM most days.

#496% recommend

El Bajío

Azcapotzalco·$$

Carnitas Michoacán-style

MXN285.00

Slow-cooked pork in rendered fat, served with tortillas and condiments.

Tip: Order 'surtida' (mixed) rather than just loin — includes liver, heart, snout, and skin, each with distinct flavor and texture.

#592% recommend

Rincón Tarasco

Escandón·$

Carnitas de Espaldilla

MXN44.00

Slow-roasted pork shoulder, slightly fattier and more flavorful than maciza.

Tip: Try both the maciza and espaldilla if available. The shoulder has more fat and a deeper flavor; the butt is leaner and tender.

#689% recommend

Nueve Nueve

Roma Norte·$$$

MXN350.00

Slow-cooked pork shoulder served with warm tortillas.

Tip: The carnitas here are made fresh daily. The texture and flavor depend on the quality of the pork and the time spent cooking.

#788% recommend

Salón Tenampa

Centro Histórico·$$

MXN85.00

Slow-roasted pork belly and shoulders, pulled and crispy on the edges.

Tip: Carnitas shine in the evening when they've been warming all day—order them after 6 PM for best texture.