En Su Boca is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

1. En Su Boca

8.0
1001 N Boulevard (at Myers St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 79 tips and reviews

Molly S.Molly Szkotak: The tacos are generously sized and just $3. Get the carnitas and one of their creative cocktails and the iffy service won't faze you. Closest thing to authentic Mex this side of La Milpa.

Summer D.Summer Dawn: Horchata, carnitas and the cutest patio.

JaraJara: The house red salsa = amazing, guacamole and carnitas tacos are the bomb!

Tio Pablo is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

2. Tio Pablo

7.7
1703 E Franklin St (at N. 17th St.), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 34 tips and reviews

Sylvie H.Sylvie H.: Enjoyed my carnitas tacos!

Javier R.Javier Rodriguez: The carnitas are really good.

Ben T.Ben Thare: Gluten free, good food and nice margaritas! What more can be said?

Pelon's Baja Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

3. Pelon's Baja Grill

2231 Dabney Rd, Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Brandy S.Brandy S.: The carnitas tacos are really yummy!

Chad W.Chad Williams: Enjoyed the Fish, Pork and Chorizo Tacos. Inside is fun and much better than you're expecting from the outside. Location will be an issue I think to future success.

Chris R.Chris Reed: Delicious burritos and tacos. Tasty margaritas and great happy hour specials. This spot is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth a visit.

Tazza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

4. Tazza Kitchen

7.9
1500 Roseneath Rd (Moore St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 5 tips and reviews

Russ 🔥 C.Russ 🔥 Cornett: Brunch? Try the Hash Bowl with smoked pork carnitas and a Mimosa. You’ll be happy.

SarahSarah: Their chili is so delicious! Best I've had. The grilled cheese was a bit too crunchy for my tastes. The cocktail menu changes by the season.

SarahSarah: Happy hour M-Th 4:30-6:30 and Friday 4:30-6. $1 off drafts & cans, $2.50 sleect cans, $5 glasses of house wine, some apps discounted

Taqueria Omar is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

5. Taqueria Omar

7.6
3106 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA
Taco Restaurant · South Richmond · 4 tips and reviews

Elle B.Elle Breezee: Take out or eat in.....subs are great, chicken Milanese and carnitas are more favorites. The guac here is amazing

RVALunchSpecialRVALunchSpecial: Wednesday is $1 Taco day. Every taco is $1. This is as Mexican as Mexican gets in Richmond. Great food cheap.

ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΣ Δ.ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΑΔΗΣ: Everything is good here! Authentic flavours and prep... friendly staff!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

6. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.4
4930 W Broad St (W Broad St., West of Staples Mill Rd), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Liz K.Liz Kay: Carnitas are my fave-burrito or bowl

Jeff P.Jeff Prescott: Steak Burrito with hot salsa FTW

Matthew W.Matthew Wilkinson: If you get a burrito bowl ask for the salad dressing. They won't give it to you unless you ask for it, but its a game changer

Saison is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

7. Saison

8.6
23 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA
Cocktail Bar · Jackson Ward · 36 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Great cocktails. Fun atmosphere. Tried the burger-cooked just to my liking and great quality meat. Duck & Carnitas sausages were also very savory.

Erin B.Erin Barry: It was the cutest, most interesting place I've been in RVA so far! Very quaint and the cocktails were awesome! :)

RVANewsRVANews: The pork chop is brined with piloncillo–a paste derived from unrefined, crushed sugar cane. It's one of the juiciest you'll ever have.

Southbound is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

8. Southbound

8.2
3036 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Huguenot · 12 tips and reviews

Elle B.Elle Breezee: Menu inventive each time, w/o exhausting u, carnitas nachos/pork melts in ur mouth! Pimiento yum. Hangar steak ckd to order perfectly. Fresh pasta w/ tomatoes/olives/capers/shrimp, amazing.

John H.John Hargrove: Pasta excellent; pork shoulder too salty. Opening night jitters but overall solid. We'll be back!

Chad W.Chad Williams: With Joe and Lee this place is sure to be a staple for those on the Southside and others who are willing to make the trip across the river. Very nice looking. I'll be back for sure.

Little Mexico is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

9. Little Mexico

8.2
1328 W Cary St (at S Harvie St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · The Fan · 40 tips and reviews

Liz K.Liz Kay: Chicken fajita nachos, Pollo Yucatan, Pollo Chipotle. Quickly becoming one of my fave restsurants.

Clarissa H.Clarissa Hillen: Dollar tacos on Monday. Heeeeey!

Dave B.Dave Budman: $2 tequila shots on tuesdays

On the ROX is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

10. On the ROX

119 N 18th St (E Grace), Richmond, VA
Karaoke Bar · Shockoe Bottom · 29 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Happy Hour is the best way to enjoy this place - burgers and spicy mayo for the fries!

Robey MartinRobey Martin: Half off happy hour. Bacon happy hour. Duck fat fries.

Erik B.Erik Brockdorff: Great food, large craft beer selection, very casual atmosphere

Nacho Mama's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

11. Nacho Mama's

7.6
3449 W Cary St (Btw Nansemond & Crenshaw), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Carytown · 44 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Bourroughs: Carne asada nachos are the bomb!! $3 house margaritas at happy hour too. If you meet Kara treat her nice, she's the best!

Liz O.Liz Ogren: $3 house margaritas on mondays

Ziggy Alejandro R.Ziggy Alejandro Rodriguez: If you haven't tried the Queso dip, you haven't lived yet

Bandito's Burrito Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

12. Bandito's Burrito Lounge

7.4
2905 Patterson Ave (at N Colonial Ave), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · The Museum District · 61 tips and reviews

abigail.abigail.: Lunch portion of nachos is HUGE. Great margaritas and friendly staff.

ARTART: Otto is the man.

Barrett R.Barrett Ripley: Frankie is the best!

Nuevo Mexico Restaurante is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

13. Nuevo Mexico Restaurante

7.2
3088 Stony Point Rd, Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Huguenot · 16 tips and reviews

Grant M.Grant Mizell: Daily Specials - Wednesday: $2.95 any margarita (reg size), 1/2 price quesadilla appetizers, karaoke w Jackie Lee

Noelle V.Noelle Volonte-Boyd: Taco Tuesday!!

Jason B.Jason Beckta: Bartenders are amazing, this place is a hidden gem.

Boka Tako Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

14. Boka Tako Bar

304 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA
Taco Restaurant · The Fan · 7 tips and reviews

abigail.abigail.: Fantastic burgers and super friendly staff. Menu changes frequently so it's always fresh!

Katie J.Katie Johnston: The fish taco is tears-streaming-down-my-face thanking-the-Academy good.

NicoleNicole: $2 craft beer cans all day, err day

The Daily Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Richmond.

15. The Daily Kitchen & Bar

8.3
2934 W Cary St (Sheppard St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown · 77 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Spinach & Artichoke Dip is creamy and smooth which separates it from others I've had. Love their brunch huevos rancheros!

Katie WKatie W: Watermelon Kombucha Martini?! Yes. Fucking duh.

Chad W.Chad Williams: I've tasted every dish on the menu and some of my favorites right now are the Curried Lentil Bowl, Miso Glazed Black Cod, Chanterelle Mushroom Pappardelle and Seafood Pasta,