Barrio Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

1. Barrio Queen

8.7
7114 E Stetson Dr (at 6th Ave), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 88 tips and reviews

Odd P.Odd Pryc: The app Carnitas Chili Verde - REALLY GOOD! Wow. Loved my tacos. White Sangria-eh, not so much but get a real coca-cola with sugar cane! Yum. Will return.

Matthew P.Matthew P.: Top 3 best Mexican in Phoenix, hands down. Carnitas are the best.

Chuck C.Chuck C: Barrio for beer, guacamole appetizer is really good and even had pomegranate seeds for flavor, enchilada azteca for the main course, then have the flan for dessert!!! Pace yourself, you'll need boxes.

SOL Cocina is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

2. SOL Cocina

7.9
15323 N Scottsdale Rd (at Scottsdale Quarter), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Airpark · 60 tips and reviews

Dean W.Dean Weissman - Professional Realtor: Carnitas Street Tacos Rock!!!!

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: Happy hour... order the Naked Giac and some of the Pork Carnitas street tacos. Good stuff.

Martin S.Martin Slusarz: Great selection of Mexican specialties! Coconut calamari was unique and very tasty! Favorite was carnitas tacos! Great ambiance and excellent service.

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

3. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.6
4513 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 108 (Scottsdale & Camelback), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 24 tips and reviews

Deborah G.Deborah Groseclose: Get the salad with carnitas, pico and guac...perfect Paleo meal when you can't be home to cook for yourself!

Melissa A.Melissa Anderson: The sofritas is amazing! Finally a protein source other than beans for vegetarians/vegans!!

Kevo B.Kevo B: Watch the guy in back cut chicken

Blanco Tacos + Tequila is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

4. Blanco Tacos + Tequila

8.1
6166 N Scottsdale Rd #601, Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Resort Corridor · 84 tips and reviews

Lorrie A.Lorrie Adams: Great margaritas! Loved the Mexican salad and carnitas tacos!

Ryan E.Ryan Eaton: First time. All of the dishes we got lacked flavor and were consistently dry. Very disappointed. Green chili pork burrito (enchilada style), chicken cheese crisp and carnitas tacos.

Jenny P.Jenny Palmer: Chips & Salsa, enchiladas and cheese crips!! Can't go wrong!!

Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

5. Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila

8.1
7228 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ
Taco Restaurant · Old Town Scottsdale · 78 tips and reviews

Randall C.Randall Clinger: The Local margarita is amazing. Carnitas tacos are to die for.

Chris P.Chris Pollone: The pork carnitas soup was excellent as were the carnitas, al pastor and carne asada tacos. Great little place. Server was friendly.

Taylor C.Taylor Campbell: Amazing happy hour. Great house margaritas, salsa, guacamole, you can't go wrong!

Habaneros Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

6. Habaneros Mexican Grill

8.1
14870 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Airpark · 33 tips and reviews

Alan P.Alan Perkel: Try the blackened chicken tacos or the carnitas burrito

Roland T.Roland Tide: The tacos are very good but the habanero salsa is killer!! It’s very hot, with excellent flavor. I can’t stop putting it on the tacos & chips. They have salsas that are milder with good flavor too.

Lesli C.Lesli Chavali: Awesome joint! I'm addicted!!

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

7. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.9
9010 E Talking Stick Way (Indian Bend & Loop 101), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Win K.Win Koerper: Been going to Chipotle for years and just found a new favorite! I just ordered a bowl with Rice, both beans, and I combined the meat! Put both Carnitas and Barbacoa!!! Wow! Awesome combo!!!!

Henry D.Henry D: Customer service was great but SKIMPS on everything. Half the amount of stuff as other chipotles.

Daniel S.Daniel Silva: They won't give you change at the register unless you pay with cash.

The Hash Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

8. The Hash Kitchen

8.0
8777 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Resort Corridor · 13 tips and reviews

Christopher M.Christopher Michael: Best damn carnitas hash skillet I’ve ever tasted!!

Lindsey S.Lindsey S: Trendy brunch items (bacon platter, massive avo toast, etc.), a mimosa flight, and a DJ playing music like we were in a club - fun, but I’m pretty sure I’m not cool enough for this place! 😂

Kristina P.Kristina P: Avocado Toast! Good for 2 people

Spotted Donkey Cantina, el Pedregal is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

9. Spotted Donkey Cantina, el Pedregal

8.0
34505 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Carefree Hwy), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

ATL_HunterATL_Hunter: Fantastic restaurant - try the carnitas chimichanga. All the margaritas are excellent

Dotted & Crossed MarketingDotted & Crossed Marketing: Great SW & Mexican food. Try a blood orange margarita or sample their tequila. For food the nachos are a must, pulled pork chalupas, Sonoran Mac n cheese or the meatloaf w/ chorizo gravy.

Corey-Beth F.Corey-Beth Feldmann: Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere!

Fiesta Burrito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

10. Fiesta Burrito

8.3
7402 E McDowell Rd (at N 74th St), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

True Fish S.True Fish Studio: Get the supreme quesadilla with carnitas. Best horchata in town.

gabriel m.gabriel martinez: Great burrito spot. A definite spot to hit for cheap good eats.

Bryce M.Bryce McGuffin: Its all about the burritos and super nachos, love this place been eating here forever

La Fonda Del Sol is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

11. La Fonda Del Sol

7.5
7223 E Shea Blvd (Scottsdale & Shea), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Doug C.Doug Caldwell: Short walk from Hampton Inn. Two Carnita pork tacos better than expected. See photo. Two types of salsa offered for chips or meal. Wait staff attentive. Local resturant nice change from chain places.

Richard M.Richard Mortimer: Enchiladas (the cheese or the spinach), hard shell tacos, carnitas, and green chili burritos. Those are my favs.

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: You'€™ll find simple selections like chicken enchiladas and cheese crisps alongside ritzier fare like octopus a la plancha and ceviche. And there's an unlimited supply of fresh salsas and guacamole. Read more.

The Mission is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

12. The Mission

8.8
3815 N Brown Ave (at 1st St), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 166 tips and reviews

Karan T.Karan Tamhane: Amazing food! The Sunday brunch pig out is phenomenal, with unlimited pork shoulder and carnitas tacos + fixins!

🌵Andrew K.🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵: Classy, elegant, warm setting inside an old converted Mission Church. Simply Gorgeous throughout and as well on the patios (front & back). Mexican fusion. Very pricey. Try the fresh made guacamole!

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The creamy blended avocado provides a silky base to the Aguacate Margarita. All that goodness is offset by a limey, sour nature so tasty that it's hard to tell that this is an alcoholic concoction. Read more.

Los Sombreros is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

13. Los Sombreros

7.5
2534 N Scottsdale Rd (btwn Oak & Thomas), Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Deborah M.Deborah Munoz-Chacon: Tomato salad and carnitas are excellent 👌

ironmikeonabike B.ironmikeonabike Barrow: This place was really amazing. Tamales were incredible. Pork shank was mind blowing and the mole was "otherworldly". Also had off-the-menu sweet potato flan with homemade caramel sauce. Totally 5 star

Shelley B.Shelley Burson-Matin: Best margaritas ever! Try the Cadillac margarita!

Boondocks Patio & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

14. Boondocks Patio & Grill

8.4
4341 N 75th St, Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 10 tips and reviews

Chris O.Chris O: Amazing outdoor area with games, sun and shade. Perfect for a large party for brunch.

Bobby T.Bobby Travers: You can't go wrong with the Mac n cheese, whiskey wings, and the ribs! All of the food is freshly made and excellent! Huge patio!

Andrea M.Andrea Martinez: Laid back patio and awesome games! Plus orange blossom on tap!! Yum! Amanda's the hottest bartender too!

Los Favoritos Taco Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Scottsdale.

15. Los Favoritos Taco Shop

7.3
8489 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
Taco Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Jeff K.Jeff Krause: Carnitas burrito

Adrian R.Adrian Rodgers: The #15 will never let you down. Drinks are extra.

Adrian R.Adrian Rodgers: Breakfast tacos are a secret menu item. You can get them on corn or flour tortillas.