El Mirasol is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

1. El Mirasol

8.5
784 N Indian Canyon Dr (Altamira), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Roman: The carnitas are awesome!

Allan J.Allan Ju: Best carnitas and everything else.

Lauren B.Lauren Bianca: Delicious carnitas and fishbowl Micheladas....what more could you need?! Super cute restaurant, good for date night 😉

El Mirasol Regional Cuisines is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

2. El Mirasol Regional Cuisines

8.0
140 E Palm Canyon Dr (at Ave Olancha), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Carlos M.Carlos Martinez: The chili verde over carnitas every time!

Paul R.Paul Rossi: Stay away from the Carnitas. They look like two tins of cat food.Yuch!

Mimi G.Mimi Grover: It's actually called El Mirasol, and is my fave Mexican in town! Great carnitas, enough for 2 people.

The Original Las Casuelas is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

3. The Original Las Casuelas

7.9
368 N Palm Canyon Dr (Amado), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 26 tips and reviews

Kelly Z.Kelly Zegers: The carnitas tacos are amazing.

Ross R.Ross Rojek: Excellent authentic Mexican food. Carnitas was great.

Kara W.Kara Walker: Always packed, food is authentic! Very good service also! Enjoy!

Taqueria Tlaquepaque is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

4. Taqueria Tlaquepaque

7.3
362 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 9 tips and reviews

Kathy K.Kathy Kraft: Anything is great but the carnitas and ceviche are outstanding!

Christy L.Christy Landes: Wow! It’s hard to find a great and authentic Mexican restaurant not serving yucky Cali-mex. Carnitas were perfect with cold micheladas. Nice spicy salsa.

James G.James G: I get this chimichanga!

El Patron Crafted Tacos is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

5. El Patron Crafted Tacos

7.9
101 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 5 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Alderete: The carnitas and carne asada tacos are outstanding. The al pastor chicken was great, but in a taco was merely good (too many competing flavors). Fish taco is excellent, but gets soggy fast. Eat first!

Daniel Cherry Huggybear C.Daniel Cherry Huggybear Cherry: Probably the best fist taco you will ever have, Do. It forget to place your food order after you have been seated after your reservation card has been placed on the table, This is the only problem,

Danny O.Danny Oliva: Excellent Chicken Wings. Excellent Carne Asada Tacos

Felipe's is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

6. Felipe's

7.8
400 S El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Christina R.Christina Rysted Sanders: I highly recommend! Food is amazing, atmosphere is casual & upbeat, the staff is friendly & helpful.We had the chicken tamal, carnitas tacos & taco salad.The tamal was my fav but it was all great!

Josh G.Josh Gentzler: Sit outside if you can.

Nicholas G.Nicholas Garber: Outdoor seating is good

Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

7. Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill

7.6
350 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 46 tips and reviews

Ben H.Ben Hernandez: One of the best tortilla soups I've had in a long time .. Their carnitas were also excellent

Mundy V.Mundy Viar: Have been here twice. Had soup both times - albóndigas and poblano. Both very nice. Love the tamarind margarita!

BhoomiBhoomi: Loved live gauc, veg quasadilla ! Strongly recommended if you are vegetarian and in the area !!

The Amigo Room is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

8. The Amigo Room

7.7
701 E Palm Canyon Dr (at Ace Hotel), Palm Springs, CA
Cocktail Bar · 29 tips and reviews

Allison S.Allison Silber: Carnitas Tacos are amazing, a must order 😋🌮! But they don't have guacamole 😢

Helen E.Helen Evans: Grab the Earl Grey and Fig cocktail - unusual and yum!

Gene D.Gene Dexter: Nothing beats these wagon wheel chairs. Nothing!

King's Highway is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

9. King's Highway

7.2
701 E Palm Canyon Dr (at Ace Hotel), Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews

Michelle L.Michelle Lanz: Great hangover remedies, especially the bloody mary and the carnitas tamales and eggs.

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Carnitas and fish tacos are pricey but really good. Chilaquiles are fabulous and filling. Chef Salgado's reworked menu dramatically improves dining experience. Stumptown coffee also a plus.

heidi h.heidi harman: The breakfeast burrito is one of the freshnest and awesomest burritos I've ever had. Top it of with a diary free date and almond milkshake. Bliss!!

Las Casuelas Terraza is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

10. Las Casuelas Terraza

7.5
222 S Palm Canyon Dr (at W Arenas Rd.), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 127 tips and reviews

Paul E.Paul Ewing: The carnitas were friggin awesome..!

Allison F.Allison Finkelstein: Good carnitas and good scratch margarita. Pay a little more for it but well worth it.

Nicole H.Nicole Harriman: Great food for great prices. Live bands playing on certain days.

El Taco Asado is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

11. El Taco Asado

7.1
440 S El Cielo Rd #19 (at Ramon Rd), Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Soenen: Great Carnitas

Duane W.Duane Walters: Great place for good food. They take Credit Cards (previous person said wasnt accepted) Try the Fajitas

Tim M.Tim Middick: Try the tacos with El Pastor (pork). It's not on the menu but if you ask you shall receive.

Lulu California Bistro is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

12. Lulu California Bistro

7.5
200 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Bistro · Downtown Palm Springs · 198 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cameron: Delicious braised pork sandwich, must have!

Sophie S.Sophie Shafter: Great California cuisine. Love the seafood appetizers.

NopeNope: Service is not good.

Workshop Kitchen And Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Pork in Palm Springs.

13. Workshop Kitchen And Bar

8.2
800 N Palm Canyon Dr (E Tamarisk Rd), Palm Springs, CA
American Restaurant · Uptown Palm Springs · 74 tips and reviews

Laura P.Laura Pandya: Slick space with exceptional food and warm, professional service. A must if in the area or passing by!

Gene D.Gene Dexter: Ooh. This works. This really, really works.

Tony B.Tony Biel: Amazing modern space. Quality food. Great people watching. What a nice surprise!