Old Town Mexican Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

1. Old Town Mexican Cafe

8.2
2489 San Diego Ave (Harney St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 172 tips and reviews

Aaron G.Aaron Goodwin: Get the Carnitas crispy. So taste!

Lyndsi W.Lyndsi Winer: They have the best carnitas in San Diego! Their homemade tortillas are bomb and they are big so the wait moves quick! Also have 3$ margs on Taco Tuesday!

Sheila E.Sheila Estrada: The red and green chile along with the carnitas are amazing! Worth the wait.

La Playa Taco Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

2. La Playa Taco Shop

8.6
3973 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission Beach · 46 tips and reviews

James T.James Tanagras: Best Carne Asada Fries hands down. The Carnitas and Fish Tacos are amazing! :)

Charlotte L.Charlotte L: Great fish and carnitas tacos. Horchata had a little too much cinnamon (kept sticking my straw into full-on paste at the bottom) but was tasty.

Diego R.Diego Recondo: Pastor and carnitas tacos were awesome

Puesto is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

3. Puesto

8.8
1026 Wall St (at Girard Ave), La Jolla, CA
Taco Restaurant · 111 tips and reviews

jodijodijodijodijodijodi: You can mix and match different kinds of tacos. I got one carne asada and one carnitas - so good!

BettyBetty: Carnitas tacos FTW! The bowls are huge and can easily be shared.

treetree: A must stop in La Jolla. Outstanding street tacos- filet mingon, mahi mahi, carnitas, al pastor, shrimp- grilled cheese in the homemade tortillas & the mole is so savory. pair with a street fruit cup.

Carnitas Las Michoacanas is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

4. Carnitas Las Michoacanas

7.6
6513 University Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Redwood Village - Rolando Park · 7 tips and reviews

Gina C.Gina Cavanaugh: One pound of Carnitas, rice, beans, tortillas, salsa,and cilantro on the side...$11.95!!!! Feeds four people!! Cant beat it! And they give u a taco while u wait!!!!

Conrad & Jenn R.Conrad & Jenn R.: Cash only! Great family-run carnitas spot. Call ahead for orders 5lbs or more.

dennis l.dennis lee: get the carnitas tacos!

Cafe Coyote is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

5. Cafe Coyote

8.3
2461 San Diego Ave (at Conde St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Old Town · 211 tips and reviews

Joelle R.Joelle Reeder: Their tortillas really are as good as everyone says and even more awesome paired with their authentic carnitas. Yum!

Simon B.Simon Brown: Carnitas great fajitas fiesta wonderful kids want to come back

Caroline S.Caroline Sakanashi: The carnitas plate is amazing! Fresh tortillas make it even better!! Salsa is great too! One of our favorites in SD!

¡SALUD! is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

6. ¡SALUD!

9.0
2196 Logan Ave (Sampson St.), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Jenn M.Jenn Michele: One of the best places to get tacos in San Diego. My faves are fish + carnitas, but I've hear their al pastor are the best ever. Good beer selection too.

Mrugesha R.Mrugesha Raul: Carnitas was a right move! I have nothing but great things to say about their tacos. The corn tortillas are on point. However, their chips and guacamole was disappointing.

Road UnraveledRoad Unraveled: The carnitas were excellent! Great street tacos.

Luce Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

7. Luce Bar & Kitchen

8.6
1959 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Bay Park · 23 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Silva: Carnitas tacos are good!

Les K.Les Kollegian: I double dog dare you to get the mussels and carnitas tacos and not say "holy sh*tballs!!!" Seriously awesome.

David C.David Ciani: Nice little neighborhood eatery. Tad on the crowded/loud side but not unpleasant. The carnitas tacos were really good. Lots of meat and quite flavorful.

El Cuervo is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

8. El Cuervo

7.4
110 W Washington St (at 1st Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Hillcrest · 23 tips and reviews

Jim G.Jim Goode: Try the Al Pastor or Carnitas mini tacos. If they are fresh they are the best in town.

Chris K.Chris Kennan: Carnitas Burrito is awesome and cheap

Leah B.Leah Bennett: The carnitas mini street tacos are the best!!! I'm totally addicted!

La Fachada Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

9. La Fachada Restaurant

8.2
20 25th St (at Imperial Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Heights · 18 tips and reviews

RubenRuben: Carne asada tacos r great, but I recommend the carnitas one!

kelly g.kelly gladstone: Carnitas torta. Do it.

Robert J.Robert Jacobs: Carnitas tacos and the grilled jalapeño rock!

City Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

10. City Tacos

8.3
3028 University Avenue (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · North Park · 46 tips and reviews

Phill S.Phill Sunbury: The Carnitas Tacos are very yummy.

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Everything is so so so delicious! Try the carnitas, mahi adobo, ahi tuna, el especial, but honestly can't go wrong with anything.

Trisha B.Trisha Baltazar: Tried fish, carne asada and carnitas. Only liked the fish one

Mauricio's is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

11. Mauricio's

8.4
3200 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Adams North · 12 tips and reviews

Tyler T.Tyler Tremelling: Carnitas is awesome but so is everything else

Cynthia H.Cynthia Hsing: The California burrito, Carnitas burrito, and Rolled Tacos are bomb. Very reasonably priced Combination plates.

Katie O.Katie Olsen: The carnitas is amazing! The breakfast burrito is great too. Prices are a tad higher but the ingredients taste high quality and fresh.

La Puerta is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

12. La Puerta

8.7
560 4th Ave (btwn Market & Island Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Marina · 264 tips and reviews

Erica J.Erica Jackson: Mix and match and get the carne asada, pollo asado, and carnitas

Chalina A.Chalina Acosta: Carnitas are amazing!

Matthew T.Matthew Taub: Carne asada and carnitas are the way to go. Also don't miss the chips and guacamole. Happy hour from 3-7 is half off ALL drinks and apps.

Puesto is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

13. Puesto

8.3
789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina · 148 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Aycock: Mole Taco, carnitas taco and their guacamole are all awesome. I need to go back to try more of the menu!

Erica J.Erica Jackson: Try the chicken verde, carnitas, and filet mignon tacos 😋

Mel G.Mel G: The tacos were insanely flavorful. I recommend the carnitas, shrimp and pork shoulder tacos. Be sure to have the guac and a piña colada too! One of the best meals I’ve had in SD.

Ponce's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

14. Ponce's Mexican Restaurant

8.7
4050 Adams Ave (btwn Terrace & Kensington Dr), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Kensington · 83 tips and reviews

Stephen T.Stephen Throop: Try their carnitas! Awesome!

Lynn P.Lynn Pina: Get the street tacos, especially the carnitas and adobada.

Eric M.Eric M: Not bad, try the carnitas!

Cantina Mayahuel is one of The 15 Best Places for Braised Pork in San Diego.

15. Cantina Mayahuel

8.7
2934 Adams Ave (at 30th St), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Park · 42 tips and reviews

TheDLTheDL: Carnitas tacos. Spicy Diabla margaritas. The house tomato-based tequila chaser/Michelada mix. ¡Mmm-exican!

JamesJames: Mole, carnitas and margaritas!

Jose C.Jose Castaneda: Cárnitas Tacos & Margaritas