El Burrito Mercado is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

1. El Burrito Mercado

9.1
175 Cesar Chavez St (at State St), Saint Paul, MN
Burrito Restaurant · Concord - Robert · 42 tips and reviews

Melissa H.Melissa Hansen: I love to go here at lunchtime and pretend I am on vacation! Great food, fun shopping too. Carnitas is my meat of choice.

Joe S.Joe Silva: Make sure to try the torta's with carnitas. The BEST!

Michael M.Michael May: Everything is great, but this is the restaurant that introduced me to carnitas burritos 20-something years ago. Awesome bakery in the grocery store, too.

Barrio Tequila Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

2. Barrio Tequila Bar

7.6
235 6th St E (btwn Wacouta & Sibley St N), Saint Paul, MN
Bar · Lowertown · 56 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah McGee: have the $10 taco bar for lunch. chicken, carnitas, and barbacoa.

Andrea Y.Andrea Yoch: Pork carnitas best. Wait staff really charming.

Chris R.Chris R: Love the carnitas taco and any margarita.

Tavial Grill Mexican Food is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

3. Tavial Grill Mexican Food

8.8
1199 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN
Mexican Restaurant · West Seventh · 11 tips and reviews

Leilani A.Leilani Andrews: This is THE BEST authentic Mexican food place that I've been too in a long time. They're so nice and so great!

Phil S.Phil Snyder: Great burritos made to order and reasonable pricing! Can't wait to go back.

Michael M.Michael May: Great tacos. Especially the pastor. The rice is awesome, too. Fluffy and flavorful.

Boca Chica Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

4. Boca Chica Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina

8.1
11 Cesar Chavez St, Saint Paul, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Concord - Robert · 47 tips and reviews

Candace Q.Candace Quast: I LOVED the carnitas. The pork comes out sizzling and delicious. Also, ask for some chips when you get a box! The picture is the remains of my food - didn't think to take it when it came out.

Brian B.Brian Brown: Phenomenal carnitas

Elizabeth N.Elizabeth Nicol: Enchanting patio! Great service! Loved the margaritas and Monterey Tacos!!!

Finnish Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

5. Finnish Bistro

8.1
2264 Como Ave (at Carter Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Scandinavian Restaurant · St. Anthony · 45 tips and reviews

Marc P.Marc Paveglio: Delicious omelette with braised pork, and the Almond crispers are great!

Paula B.Paula Berge: Best Scandinavian food in Minnesota!

Charles E.Charles Edge: A great breakfast spot. Grab some eggs and sausage. Or just a pastry. The muffins are really great here!

Highland Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

6. Highland Grill

8.1
771 Cleveland Ave S (at Ford Parkway), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Highland · 82 tips and reviews

Nate F.Nate Folkert: carnitas sandwich: braised pork, avocado, monterey jack cheese, and pickled red onion, with french fries

City PagesCity Pages: The Highland Grill boasts crisp fish and chips, grilled-cheese sandwiches jazzed up with chutney, a no-nonsense wine list, Summit on tap, and a legendarily welcoming attitude towards children. Read more.

Jennifer K.Jennifer Kemp: Try the sweet potato fries!

Taqueria Los Paisanos is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

7. Taqueria Los Paisanos

7.2
825 7th St E, Saint Paul, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Dayton's Bluff · 13 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted City Pages top ten Taqueria's in the Twin Cities! The pollo (chicken) taco is juicy and vibrant, the al pastor and carnitas (pork) are solid and robust

A Paul H.A Paul Haston: Awesome food and accommodations were satisfactory.

Delicious. Real corn tortillas, lots of cilantro and lime. I got two carne asada tacos and sides of rice and beans, as well as a side of guacamole. Each component was delicious.

Hope Breakfast Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

8. Hope Breakfast Bar

9.0
1 Leech St, Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · West Seventh · 5 tips and reviews

Gunnar S.Gunnar S: Converted old fire house with fantastic food for everyone! Great coffee selection! Upstairs waiting section with a Bloody Mary Mimosa bar!

Paul Bryon J.Paul Bryon Jones: Ate outside on this beautiful morning!

Ben B.Ben B: Everything is amazing and the champagne board is a sunny day must.

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

9. Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

8.4
799 University Ave W (Avon St), Saint Paul, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Thomas - Dale · 42 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Haley: Apps you have to try: the rabbit dumplings and sweet potato shrimp croquettes. I would eat the spicy aioli on it's own!

studioLstudioL: Wednesday date night special: choice of two traditional entrees, dessert, & bottle of wine for $30

Rachel R.Rachel R: In addition to the great food, the beer menu is great! Includes locals such as Surly, Lift Bridge, & Flat Earth both on tap and in the Cask!

Dark Horse Bar & Eatery is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

10. Dark Horse Bar & Eatery

7.4
250 7th St E, Saint Paul, MN
New American Restaurant · Lowertown · 10 tips and reviews

Charles M.Charles Meyer: They have amazing food. My favorite is the duck wings. They have a great beer and drink selection.

ScottScott: Love the patio!

Carrie R.Carrie Rigdon: Mock duck bowl, extensive beer list, nice outdoor patio

Homi Mexican Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Saint Paul.

11. Homi Mexican Restaurant

7.7
864 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Thomas - Dale · 17 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Order the chilaquiles with eggs over medium. Comfort food at its best. Read more.

Jeff J.Jeff Jones: Empanadas with chorizo and potato are great fried comfort.

Chris M.Chris Matthews: Charming small family run spot (HOMI = HOrtencia y MIguel). Good tacos, Tortas, pozole, empanadas, and some more regional dishes like birria, chilaquiles... My daughter loves the horchata.