El Toro Carniceria is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

1. El Toro Carniceria

7.7
1340 W 1st St (Bristol St), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

alex g.alex gurrola: Carnitas and Carne asada r the soooo GOOD from here.

Enedina A.Enedina Alba: Best Carnitas in Orange co

Delia S.Delia Sanchez: Best carnitas and chicharrones!

El Gallo Giro is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

2. El Gallo Giro

7.5
1442 S Bristol St Ste 1A, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Adam C.Adam Christensen: Great agua frescas. Also, very good torta carnitas and torta cubano.

VictorVictor: Tamarindo aqua is awesome. Can't go wrong with the carnitas anything either.

Michael L.Michael Lazarus II: Carnitas Torta was the best I've ever had

Taqueria Los Grandes is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

3. Taqueria Los Grandes

8.8
1736 W 5th St (5th st and Rait), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Raul S.Raul Sorensic: Try the carnitas...

Mr X.Mr X: Tacos dorados and torta de carnitas BOMB!!!

SAN C.SAN CAN: Enchiladas are deliciously flavorful and moist. Yum

Little Onion Mexican Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

4. Little Onion Mexican Restaurant

7.1
110 W MacArthur Blvd (Main St), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Sandpointe · 26 tips and reviews

Siviak T.Siviak ThatGuy: Eat the carnitas

OC Food D.OC Food Diva: Carnitas are awesome! Properly made, slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Ron S.Ron Steranko: Carnitas plate and verde are great

Avila's El Ranchito is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

5. Avila's El Ranchito

7.4
2201 E 1st St (btw Tustin ave and Golden Circle Dr), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

First M.First Main: Taco Tuesday: $1.50 chicken, $1.50 beef, $2 carnitas. Free mini burritos w/ taco purchase. Cantina and patio only until 8pm.

Mark K.Mark Kelley: great Carnitas here!

Deena K.Deena Kaylee: Happy hour has good deals on drinks and food, they also have free apps with cucumbers, celery and carrots with ranch dip

Taqueria El Zamorano is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

6. Taqueria El Zamorano

7.7
925 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Rey M.Rey Marin Jr.: The carnitas and al pastor tacos are the best!

Jason S.Jason Shellhammer: Parking is an issue. But do your best, because it’s totally worth it. Everything is good. Esp, for late night munchies.

Danny O.Danny Oliva: Al Pastor won best "big" burrito by OC Register in June of 2015

Lola Gaspar is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

7. Lola Gaspar

8.5
211 W 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Ana, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 46 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Terrific tacos! From hearty Short rib and savory carnitas to tender cauliflower, every taco we've ordered has been unique and delicious. During weekday happy hour, they're a great deal too.

StephanieStephanie: best bloody mary in Santa Ana - they can customize it to be extra spicy & salty

Anne MarieAnne Marie: $5 sangria

El Mercado Modern Cuisine is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

8. El Mercado Modern Cuisine

7.5
321 N. Spurgeon, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 1 tip

DanDan: The chicken Enchiladas and the carnitas were very good.

Sarah R.Sarah Rose: Great food great service! One of the best spots in DTLA

Jugos Acapulco is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

9. Jugos Acapulco

7.6
307 E 1st St Ste 1B (3rd St.), Santa Ana, CA
Juice Bar · Downtown Santa Ana · 5 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Khoo: Friend bought me a milkshake from here. It was great, they give u the whole blender and everything. Busy store with a nice feel to the place. Def worth a try

Janette F.Janette Fabregas: Asada burrito. 😍

Patty R.Patty Rodriguez: I💓 the hawaiiana without cottage cheese with lechera.... Hmmmn my fav

Taqueria de Anda is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

10. Taqueria de Anda

7.7
1029 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Ana · 23 tips and reviews

Bryan C.Bryan Carrel: Try the Al Pastor tacos.. definitely a good taco and burrito spot.. and it's open 24 hours.. not far from the shops on 4th street in DTSA.. nice, quite, and convenient location.. worth the trip here!

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Who doesn’t love a 24hr Taqueria that provides classic Mexican food! They have burritos and quesadillas but you must try their amazing tacos! Yummm!

Karli S.Karli Scott: Their burritos are so delicious and fresh. The red sauce is extra spicy and delicious, but I love the green sauce. Delicious and open 24 hours!

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Braised Pork in Santa Ana.

11. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.3
629 S Harbor Blvd (at W McFadden Ave), Santa Ana, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 1 tip

Robyn D.Robyn Dunzer: anything with the steak!!!