El Mirasol is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas 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 😉

The Original Las Casuelas is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

2. 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.

Dave J.Dave Jensen: An old childhood favorite of mine. This is old-school American Mexican restaurant. These are my favorite crispy shredded beef tacos. The refried beans are smooth, cheesy, and delicious.

Taqueria Tlaquepaque is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

3. 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!

Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

4. 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

Markie D.Markie Dew: Margaritas were amazing with extra $2 for big ones and jalapeño margaritas are off the hook good! Service was fare, food was excellent

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

The Amigo Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

5. 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 😢

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Love this room and especially love the super smoky oaxacan cocktails

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

King's Highway is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

6. 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.

Lee S.Lee Simpson: Both the chicken sandwich and the breakfast burrito are fantastic. Also get the water melon juice!

El Taco Asado is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

7. 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

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

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

Felipe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

8. Felipe's

7.9
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

Las Casuelas Terraza is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

9. Las Casuelas Terraza

7.4
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.

Alison S.Alison Steele: The best Mexican food in downtown PSP. Great, spicy salsa and tasty guacamole! Definitely try the chili relleno- very unique and delish!

Maraca's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

10. Maraca's

6.8
155 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 29 tips and reviews

Debbie M.Debbie Monroe: Carnitas Taco Truck Tacos

Mauricio C R.Mauricio C Rubio: Carnitas Plate was really good

Mr. R.Mr. Reimer: Large margarita will leave unable to drive...but so good. Chips and salsa were great and the burrito was fantastic!

El Jefe is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

11. El Jefe

8.0
1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R.: El Jefe margarita and carnitas tacos were phenom.

Philip C.Philip C: The Taco Tuesday/Thursday’s are great. Fish taco especially. Wl Jefe burger is also good, and don’t miss the margaritas!

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Loco Charlie's Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

12. Loco Charlie's Mexican Grill

7.7
1751 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Leon G.Leon Gutierrez: Awesome grilled fish and shrimp tacos...GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVIVE

Josh G.Josh Gentzler: Great and inexpensive!

Maureen K.Maureen K: Love the shredded beef tacos!

The Riviera Palm Springs, a Tribute Portfolio Resort is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

13. The Riviera Palm Springs, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

1600 N Indian Canyon Dr (at Vista Chino), Palm Springs, CA
Hotel · 52 tips and reviews

Husam S.Husam Salman: The pool in the back is quieter than the one in the front although the viewing gallery is amazing up there!! XxOo. Enjoy!!

DymphnaDymphna: Fun place... Life abound... Too bad the tub and sink drainage is super slow, the toilet must be flushed by pulling the arm/ chain inside the toilet tank, and one Side of the bed is broken... It sinks!

DymphnaDymphna: Staff and servers are fantastic! My only regret.... I brought my kids and no other adult as a partner in crime!

Blue Coyote Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Palm Springs.

14. Blue Coyote Grill

7.1
445 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Palm Springs · 45 tips and reviews

Maria N.Maria Nichol: Our waiter was so amazing in every way and very attentive. The food was good but my seafood salad was terrific. Their house margarita is also one of my favorites

Jenny S.Jenny Soxx: good ambiance but nothing to write home about. too pricey for mediocre food

Amy C.Amy Cimino: Holy margarita!!