Gringo A Go Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

1. Gringo A Go Go

8.5
100 N Person St (at E Edenton St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

MMMM: Torta w chorizo can't be beat - it's huge though. Tastiest empanadas in the area - the dough is in fact 'perfect' and the carnitas is a roasted pork lover's dream!! I wouldn't exaggerate...

Paula D.Paula Davis: Such amazing vegan carnitas!!!

Katie V.Katie Vuocolo: Really good tacos, great for a quick cheap bite! The chorizo is great.

Salt & Lime Cabo Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

2. Salt & Lime Cabo Grill

7.9
6006 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

SteveSteve: Chile Braised Pork is amazing, also the Braised Short Ribs Sift Tacos, don't miss the spicy guacamole!!!

Melanie W.Melanie W.: The chile braised pork was so good. Skip the queso.

Jasmine C.Jasmine Chyrel: The house made queso is amazing.

La Rancho Grande is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

3. La Rancho Grande

8.4
1401E Maynard Rd (at E Chatham St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

AnnetteAnnette: Amazing food!! Tacos carnitas are awesome!!

TROY C.TROY CUNNINGHAM: Tacos, quesadillas, and empanadas are awesome!

Alex R.Alex Rhodes: Amazing, cheap, and authentic!

Cantina 18 is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

4. Cantina 18

8.6
433 Daniels St (at Cameron Village), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Clifton K.Clifton Kenney: I love their Pork Belly Carnitas tacos!

Sam S.Sam Shaber: The Peach Sangria is perfection. Perfectly balanced and tingles your tongue!

Eddie S.Eddie Sautro: great new restaurant, great food

Torero's Mexican Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

5. Torero's Mexican Bar & Grill

7.6
4721 Atlantic Ave (Milbrook Road), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Chris O.Chris O'Rourke: Pork carnitas are really good. Slow cooked pork!

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Try the pork carnitas!!! Very good....

T C.T C: Great place, try the lamb! Live music is nice, and very friendly service!

Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

6. Centro

8.8
106 S Wilmington St (at W Morgan St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Cathy C.Cathy Crum: The carnitas are SPICY!

PATRICK J C.PATRICK J CHILL: Seriously the best steak burrito I've had in the area...

Shannon L.Shannon Lamm: steak tacos!!!!!!!!

Wicked Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

7. Wicked Taco

7.1
3928 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Scooby C.Scooby Carolan: Braised pork, local ingredients, fast service. Love it!

SummerSummer: Food is awesome; employees are awesome! Great place all around and open late. 15% military discount for our service members 😄😄😄

Blair M.Blair Mikels: Their vegetarian taco (Endless Summer) is great, for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

La Rancherita Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

8. La Rancherita Mexican Restaurant

8.1
4325 Glenwood Ave #3000 (at Blue Ridge Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Gumaro G.Gumaro Gonzalez: the carnitas pretty good

Carey F.Carey Florentino: Love the fajita quesadilla. Muy bien!

john m.john marzetti: Get the big dos equis draft

Gonza Tacos y Tequila is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

9. Gonza Tacos y Tequila

8.8
7713-39 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Carlos R.Carlos Russo: Carnitas tacos are recommended. I'd skip the guac as a starter though.

Jessi R.Jessi Rogers: Gets really busy so make a reservation. My favorite is tacos al pastor!!

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: The menu doesn’t describe the Mero-Mexican taco but advises, “dare you to try it!!!” Those who dare will discover that it’s lengua (beef tongue) – and that it’s very good indeed. Read more.

The Raleigh Times is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

10. The Raleigh Times

8.2
14 E Hargett St (at Fayetteville St), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 232 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin Moore: The steak carnitas tacos are excellent! High quality steak and excellent salsa topping. A friend had the chicken tacos and she said they were excellent also.

Mekayla R.Mekayla Robles: Great food. Large menu. Reasonably priced. Plus a carafe of DELICIOUS sangria is only $15.

Jeremy P.Jeremy Perry: I don't always hang out in Raleigh, but when I do, I prefer Raleigh Times.

La Rancherita is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

11. La Rancherita

8.7
7420 Six Forks Rd (at Mourning Dove Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Ron T.Ron Tesla: Try the Tinga Los Tacos! Love the flavor. Their maragaritas are also the best in the area!! #LaRancherita #Raleigh

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Delicious queso and right by the office

Mandy S.Mandy Steinhardt: Try the carne Asada tacos.

La Rancherita is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

12. La Rancherita

7.4
2400 Hillsborough St (at Chamberlain St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Wray B.Wray Bowling: Carnitas tacos are something special.

Dianne D.Dianne Davenport: Just had the fish tacos at lunch. One grilled, the other lightly breaded. Both were great! Service is also fantastic note!

Kevin S.Kevin Stallings: Bob Marley Marg is the best!

Manhattan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

13. Manhattan Cafe

8.1
320 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC
Deli · 15 tips and reviews

LizLiz: Chicken parm panini, donuts and their breakfast burrito are great.

Kaitlyn M.Kaitlyn Moore: Super quick and efficient service, ready before you've paid! Great breakfast sandwiches!

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: This place has the most underrated, amazing salads. Choose your greens, a protein, 6 additional toppings, and a dressing. Make sure you get a punch card, because you get a FREE salad after every 10!

Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

14. Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill

8.8
4025 Lake Boone Trl #107, Raleigh, NC
Arepa Restaurant · Northwest Raleigh · 94 tips and reviews

Stacy P.Stacy Parker: I love this place! Everyone is always so nice. I add the plantains to everything...they are delicious!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Guasaca serves savory arepas with well thought out fillings at a bargain prices.

Susan M.Susan Marsh: Be sure to try the guasaca sauce with avacado. The flavor is amazing!

Kings Dining & Entertainment - Raleigh is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in Raleigh.

15. Kings Dining & Entertainment - Raleigh

7.8
141 Park at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC
Bowling Alley · North Hills · 21 tips and reviews

Kyle A.Kyle Anderson: Amazing food! Everything is prepared in house, great flavor and presentation! The speciality drinks are delicious and great to share! #KingsBowling #KingsNorthHills #Amazing

Amanda C.Amanda Cibotti: Great drinks, food, weekly promotions and to top it all off the staff is phenomenal! #kingsbowl #kingsnorthhills #bowling #nightlife #amazing

Michelle D.Michelle DeMakes: Great atmosphere, people, & food!!