Gringo A Go Go is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas 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!!!

Charan chaudary L.Charan chaudary Lekkalapudi: The best Mexican I have found around downtown. Try chorizo and chicken tacos.

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

2. 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....

Renee B.Renee B: Best chicken nachos anywhere! Tuesdays $1.50 Coronas!!

La Rancho Grande is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas 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!!

AmandaAmanda: Excellent food. Very cheap. Chicken was fantastic.

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

Cantina 18 is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas 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!

Emilie M.Emilie Moseley: Can't go wrong with the romaine salad + chicken, shrimp taco, short rib taco, short rib nachos (with a friend), queso, skinny girl marg.

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

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

5. 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

Keri G.Keri Giordano: My fave Mexican restaurant in Raleigh! I love the Baja Fish Tacos.

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

Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas 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!

Nykolas D.Nykolas Danger: One of the best places for Saturday brunch in Raleigh. Get there early to score a table, order a Spanish Cava Mimosa, and enjoy some of the best food you'll ever have.

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

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

7. 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.

Alice B.Alice B: Excellent food, great service, sitting on the patio & enjoying the breeze!

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.

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

8. 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.

Will S.Will Sigmon: Some of the best mexican restaurant rice anywhere. It's very moist

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

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

9. La Rancherita

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

Carolee B.Carolee B: Great Mexican holiday without leaving Raleigh. I love this place...inside and out. Great prices, service, food, bar and patio. Salud!

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

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

The Raleigh Times is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas 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.

Robin B.Robin Bertels: Another gem in downtown Raleigh, serving great food and Rochefort, Orval, Westmalle and Saison Dupont, to name only a few of their many Belgian beers. If only there was a bar like this in my hometown!

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

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

11. Manhattan Cafe

8.0
320 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC
Deli · 15 tips and reviews

Shari D.Shari Davis: Breakfast menu at a great price, amazing sandwiches for lunch (or breakfast) and a killer salad and pasta bar! If you don't have a lot of time, they are speedy with your order!!

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!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Raleigh.

12. The Cheesecake Factory

8.8
4325 Glenwood Ave Ste 2086 (at Crabtree Valley Mall), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Mills: Best Place & Great Atmosphere :)

Chip T.Chip Thomas: Let's see how that new Reese's cheesecake is.

Danielle C.Danielle Carr: The Ritz martini, deep fried ahi roll appetizer and tuxedo cheesecake are to die for! Do the survey on your receipt and get a $10 gift card emailed to you

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

13. Kings Dining & Entertainment - Raleigh

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

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

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

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

Village Draft House is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Raleigh.

14. Village Draft House

7.9
428 Daniels St (at Cameron St.), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 58 tips and reviews

Jon B.Jon B: Very underrated place. One of the best craft beer selections in Raleigh. 99 taps.

Caitlin S.Caitlin Stafford: New menu blows!!

Brad K.Brad Kearsley: great place to eat, pickle chips!!!

San Jose's Tacos & Tequila is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Raleigh.

15. San Jose's Tacos & Tequila

7.1
7961 Skyland Ridge Pkwy (Glenwood Avenue), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Foster: LOVE this place!!! Rice is awesome. Everything I have had here is good. Desserts are tasty also!

Chels R.Chels R: Table side guacamole!!!

Andrew I.Andrew Ivester: Great service. Great fajitas, fajita nachos, and fajita burritos. Also, they have really good spicy tomatilla sauce.