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

1. Tres Hermanas

8.6
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

8.0
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 Cochinita Pibil - The most sweet and spicy pork I've ever tried.

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

6. La Favorita Taqueria

7.9
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!

Hill T.Hill The Spill: Go during happy hour for some great deals! They also serve a delicious michelada.

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

7. El Novillero

8.5
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)

Faith d.Faith de Leon: Try the albondigas, a traditional soup that you don't find on many menus. Its perfect for a rainy day, or any day!

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

8. La Fiesta Taqueria

8.5
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

8.9
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.

NocturnalNocturnal: Great food great service and great people. Easily my favorite taqueria in midtown

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.

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

11. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.3
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!

Rich H.Rich H.: This is one of our favorite burrito stops in the neighborhood. I wonder if they have a secret menu like In N Out?

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

12. 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.

Deanna L.Deanna Leach: The guacamole is huge! Best salsa I've had in a while & loved the pork tacos!

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

13. Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar

8.1
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!

Jess R.Jess R: Everything I've had here is yummy: margaritas, ceviche, enchiladas, camarones al mojo de ajo. Relaxed environment/fun place/good food and drinks but don't expect fancy.

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

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

14. Riverside Clubhouse

8.4
2633 Riverside Blvd (at Beverly Way), Sacramento, CA
American Restaurant · Land Park · 11 tips and reviews

JamesJames: Great starters. Kobe burgers, carnitas street tacos, sweet potato fries...all great. oh, yeah, the crab sliders were pretty awesome too!!

Jose A.Jose A: Their $30 3course meal for 2 is a great value with great food choices. Sun to Wed. 80)

Ralf J.Ralf Jimenez: Happy Hour 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri. Some Apps/Drinks are $3.33

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

15. 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

Bill S.Bill Smales: Excellent as always; Lorraine abd Paul have a good meal place