La Calaca Feliz is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

1. La Calaca Feliz

8.7
2321 Fairmount Ave (btwn 23rd St & 24th St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 46 tips and reviews

6abc6abc: Featured on FYI Philly - Check out the electric drink menu... all drinks are named after Grateful Dead songs! Also, try the classic Carnitas Taco!

Aileen T.Aileen Tse: absolutely have to get the carnitas tacos. they are unbelievable!

Sophia P.Sophia P.: Carnitas tacos were on point.

The Sidecar Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

2. The Sidecar Bar & Grille

8.3
2201 Christian St (at 22nd St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Graduate Hospital · 122 tips and reviews

ThanosThanos: Half off pork Sundays rocks!! Try the carnitas. Squeeze on some lime and good to go!

Sara C.Sara C.: How they manage to fit so much pork in those carnitas, I don't know! They're the best.

Laurie S.Laurie Satran: One of my two favorite neighborhood bars. Good, comforting food, cool and attentive staff, a little noisy, but the beer selection makes up for it. Try the carnitas. They will make you happy.

El Jarocho is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

3. El Jarocho

8.9
1138 S 13th St (at Ellsworth St.), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 33 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Monica Glass, chef of Clio (Boston), eats here on her nights off. She loves the Carnitas & chorizo tacos. Read more.

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The tacos are some of the best I've had in Philly. Order the carnitas and the chorizo, my favorites.

Jeffrey S.Jeffrey Siegel: Awesome special dishes-check the daily board. Very authentic. Big portions.

Taqueria La Veracruzana is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

4. Taqueria La Veracruzana

8.2
908 Washington Ave (btw 9th & 10th), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 38 tips and reviews

Jane P.Jane Pauley: Tacos carnitas & enchiladas verdes. Get them.

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Great Mexican food! They make killer carnitas tacos.

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: Erin O'Shea, chef of Percy Street Barbecue, eats here on her nights off. She loves the Carnitas tacos. Read more.

José Pistola's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

5. José Pistola's

8.1
263 S 15th St (at Bach Pl), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · 97 tips and reviews

Justine C.Justine Campbell: Go on Saturday, Buddy, the downstairs bartender is the man. The carnitas nachos and the fish tacos are delicious!

Joe C.Joe Czeiner: Carnitas Steam Buns !

Dave J.Dave Johnson: Get the carnitas pork buns and the queso dip

Cantina Los Caballitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

6. Cantina Los Caballitos

8.2
1651 E Passyunk Ave (at Morris St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 136 tips and reviews

Doug S.Doug Soehl: can't go wrong with pork carnitas burrito

Sonny K.Sonny Kwok: Love the pork carnitas tacos, long wait on Fridays tho

🌴om Z.🌴om Z: Shrimp tacos with guac! Out of this world!

Cafe Ynez is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

7. Cafe Ynez

8.6
2025 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Graduate Hospital · 13 tips and reviews

RichRich: The burritos are amazing. The carnita cemita is one of my favorites. They also do delivery, even breakfast!!

Patrick W.Patrick W: Great, friendly service and cool authentic feel. Great value given the reasonable prices.

Rj B.Rj Bravo: The rice and eggs con chorizo were great. We also had the Chilaquiles and they reminded me of home!

Mission Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

8. Mission Taqueria

8.5
1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Center City West · 26 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Silva: Great mexican place. the atmosphere was awesome and the food was really authentic. Take the Carnitas they are to die for

Joe M.Joe Montes: The vibe and decor is very modern and hip. The guava margarita and pork al pastor tacos were amazing!

Michael H.Michael Hicks: Drinks were decent, favorite was the mission old fashioned; fun open environment, however was almost too busy with multiple large groups

Sancho Pistola's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

9. Sancho Pistola's

8.0
19 W Girard Ave (at Leopard St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 35 tips and reviews

Travis T.Travis Truman: Carnitas steam buns and the mezcal mule are outta sight.

Marco E.Marco Esquandolas: Carnitas steam buns

Megan 🐶Megan 🐶: Korean Rib is amazing. happy hour on weekends too!

Lolita is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

10. Lolita

7.6
106 S 13th St (btw Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 71 tips and reviews

Amanda G.Amanda Gahagan: Fantastic service. Drinks were delivered within 2 minutes of placing the order and the dishes were timed perfectly. Attentive without being overbearing. And the food? Delicious! Try the carnitas tacos

Matthew W.Matthew Williams: Great Carnitas Tacos...

Rachel L.Rachel L: Loved the tacos, flourless chocolate cake, tuna tostadia, and margaritas

Cantina Dos Segundos is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

11. Cantina Dos Segundos

8.6
931 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

Kristie G.Kristie Grey: The carnita chimichanga was this perfect, lightly fried pocket of awesome. The salsa for the chips are excellent as well (and make a great chimichanga dipping sauce)

Bre B.Bre Bonner: Absolutely delicious! Great beef empanadas, goat chimichanga and nachos!

Jeffrey S.Jeffrey Slick: get free chips and salsa.

El Vez is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

12. El Vez

9.0
121 S 13th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Center City East · 300 tips and reviews

Vickie W.Vickie W: Carnitas tacos, chicken enchiladas, macho nachos, The end.

Jeffrey J.Jeffrey James: Carnitas tacos are amazing! Definitely also get some chips g salsa to share. Good service & great food. Super busy, so be prepared to wait for a table!

Jeffrey J.Jeffrey James: Carnitas tacos are good. Busy place, so be prepared to wait for a table. Service is friendly & attentive.

Distrito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

13. Distrito

7.7
3945 Chestnut St (at 40th St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 105 tips and reviews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: Don’t miss the pork-tastic chilango huarache: Think carnitas, chorizo and Serrano ham. Read more.

Food NetworkFood Network: For authentic Mexican cuisine try Distrito, Jose Garces's restaurant serving Traditional Guacamole, Carnitas Tacos and Ceviche.

Kristen W.Kristen Wargo: The huevos rancheros for brunch were so delicious I am dreaming about them a month later. I loved all the peppers and beans

Union Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

14. Union Taco

7.1
4229 Main St, Philadelphia, PA
Taco Restaurant · Manayunk · 4 tips and reviews

Lance L.Lance Lacoff: Friendly staff and tasty tacos (good portions, too) - enjoyed the pork carnitas and fried fish! Recommended and will be back - plenty more to try plus fresh guac.

Chris R.Chris Richards: Great fish taco and chorizo cheese fries. Glad it's BYOB as well.

Dan A.Dan A: Delicious! Just don't order later at night on weekends. They're probably stretched thin at those times, and it shows. Otherwise, you can't go wrong.

El Fuego is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Philadelphia.

15. El Fuego

7.6
723 Walnut St (btwn 7th St & 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
Burrito Restaurant · Center City East · 33 tips and reviews

E A.E A: Carnitas tacos are awesome. Owner is super awesome too, took care of me after a misunderstanding

Brad O.Brad O: Get the tres tacos; 1 Chirizo, 1 Steak, & 1 Chicken. No joke!

Jed S.Jed Singer: And get a steak burrito with all the salsas. Bring a towel.