Best Carnitas in New York
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $3.50 – $48.00
Avg recommendation: 90%
Top 3 Carnitas in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Cosme — score 93/100, $48.00 (Flatiron)
- Tacos El Bronco — score 92/100, $3.50 (Sunset Park)
- Oxomoco — score 85/100, $4.50 (Greenpoint)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 93/100
Cosme
Flatiron·$$$
Duck Carnitas for Two
$48.00
Slow-braised duck leg confit served with warm tortillas, pickled vegetables, and onion.
Tip: Build your own tortillas with the duck, pickles, and onion — let each diner customize their bite.
#2Score 92/100
Tacos El Bronco
Sunset Park·$
Carnitas Taco
$3.50
Traditional Michoacan-style slow-cooked pork.
#3Score 85/100
Oxomoco
Greenpoint·$$
Carnitas Tacos
$4.50
Slow-braised pork shoulder taco with warm tortillas, onion, and cilantro.
Tip: Order a mix of all five taco varieties — they're small enough to try them all and each is distinct.