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Carnitas Las Michoacanas

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Authentic! Amazing! Known for carnitas! Great nice service. I drive out of my way to come here. People often mention carnitas, service, good, great, meat, time,


Address

1333 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Website

carnitaslasmichoacanasca.com

Contact

(619) 420-2626

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (944 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 6:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 6:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: carnitas (14) service (12) good (8) great (7) meat (7) time (6)
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  • 5/5 john l. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic! Amazing! Known for carnitas! Great nice service. I drive out of my way to come here.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ricardo De La R. 4 years ago on Google
    My second time to this spot . First time I got the 1 pound meal which was great at that time. You even get a taco while you wait for your order to come up. This time it was during my lunch time, ordered a Carnitas burrito and was Super disappointed. Not only was the burrito 8.99$ but it had NO meat in it! It was a dam rice burrito! Also ordered a soda and total was 13.86 I believe. I was looking forward to this spot but killed the vibe with the expensive rice burrito I got. The more bites I took the more rice I found 👎🏼You get a better deal going down the Street to Carnival market store.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachael L. 2 years ago on Google
    The best carnitas in town. Order by the pound and you won't be disappointed. Update: still awesome! The orange hot sauce is great. The prensado (sp*) is amazing!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriel D. 3 years ago on Google
    All ways the best carnitas in Chula Vista Any questions? The picture's do speak for themselves 😝
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter E. 7 months ago on Google
    Good spot authentic food. CASH ONLY posted but they take cards. I got a burrito came with cilantro onion and marinated carrots horchata was delicious. Fast service def would go back when I’m the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Douglas M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is amazing, very reasonable price, and came really quickly. But the service was really terrible. They were obviously annoyed that we only spoke English. We came on a Sunday at 5:45pm, with two small kids. They close at 6:30pm, but had already shut down the bathroom for the night. And clearly they didn't care. So couldn't take kids potty or wash hands before or after. Will not be coming back. I would rather have slightly worse quality food with at least good service. FYI, they are cash only.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos M. 7 months ago on Google
    The food here is fire. I just picked up some chilaquiles with carnitas and green sauce. It was recommended by the one behind the counter. Best recommendation I have had in a while. Killed my hunger quick.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eusebio N. 3 years ago on Google
    This place never disappoints. We always order by the pound Surtida , Maciza , and Buche . The flavor is sooo good they are always moist and never greasy or fatty. With the combo they give you Rice, Beans, Salsa Red and Green , Limes, Cilantro, Onions and pickled onions and carrots.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stacey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for breakfast and it was busy so I knew I came to the right spot. 99% of the people were speaking Spanish . Customer service was good and we felt welcomed. The carnitas were tender but lacked seasoning. It tasted too porky or bland for me. The hot sauce was not flavorful and made my meal taste a little better. After eating my leftovers from here I got food poisoning for about 12 hours so I should have thrown the left-over away. I am not a big pork person so will not be back. Also I learned that my stomach is sensitive to lard.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elvis S. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite spot for Carnitas this side of the border. Service is friendly and you definitely get what you pay for plus "pilon".
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David Thomas M. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Quiroga michoacan style carnitas. The owners make you feel like family when you come here. Everyone is super friendly very attentive and the food is always fresh quick clean and plentiful. If you have a craving for something and it's not on the menu they will most likely make it for you if you ask. You feel like you're going to your uncle's house. Best carnitas in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elbert C. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. So good. Been disappointed with some taco shops, used to be good but the quality has recently gone down. This place is awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sky O. 11 months ago on Google
    The best carnitas I’ve ever had! The staff is always welcoming and the quality of the food is great! Definitely one of my favorite spots to eat!

  • 1/5 Lupita C. 1 year ago on Google
    Horrible customer service. Like they are doing you a favor to give you the food you are paying for. There is not a welcome...thank you..or a smile in site by anyone. It puts a bad taste in your mouth before even getting your food. Will not be going back.

  • 1/5 Rosie N. 11 months ago on Google
    It has been a couple of times or more that I call before going to ask if they have meat still, they say yes. I get there within 5 minutes, ordered the meat and they give me or want to give me what is left (mixed). Then oh I am sorry we do not have any meat left. Really? That is why I called first. It looks like they jsut want you to get there and buy whatever they have left because "we are closing soon". Disappointed 😞

  • 5/5 Victor G. R. 9 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is very friendly, the food taste great and has big food portions. They have a very quick to go service too.

  • 5/5 Kareston M. 11 months ago on Google
    I got the torta de carnitas and it was amazing! The green tomatillo salsa tasted so fresh, it's my favorite salsa anywhere!

  • 1/5 Fossil P. 8 months ago on Google
    Trash Food I ordered chicharon prensado and it looks like fried fish and it taste like it 2. Vhicharron prensado has a red color when cooked correctly. Not burnt don't recommend at all.

  • 5/5 karla d. 2 years ago on Google
    The best don't miss out coming to this place they have really good carnitas and other foods.

  • 5/5 JAY C. 1 year ago on Google
    Carnitas and tortillas are really soft and easy to chew. Flavor and texture is on point. Will be back soon.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to multiple places in TJ, Mexico City, Santa Ana, and San Diego. I can say this place has the best Carnitas I ever tasted. Hands down the best. They also have great-tasting tortillas and salsa that I recommend getting as well.

  • 5/5 Patrick W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent taste, great service.

  • 5/5 Silvia “SGA” G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service with excellent food. Feels like you're at home. Love it!

  • 5/5 Guillermina T. 2 years ago on Google
    It's my favorite place to go and eat Carnitas I go every chance I have and do I enjoy my food there ❤👍👌

  • 5/5 Elmer R. 2 years ago on Google
    The best carnitas in San Diego period. Even better than Tijuana carnitas. Trust me on this one, you'll come back for more.

  • 5/5 Competent F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my family's #1 Spot for carnitas. We used to go to the other location but this is closer to home and fresh meat all the time!

  • 5/5 oscar c. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean place, good carnitas, great prices! Great service!

  • 5/5 Arnaldo C. 2 years ago on Google
    Omg I recommend this restaurant is very typical Mexican restaurant and the service is great I love it if so wine read this try it is the best and it makes it more delicious with the wonderful customer service....

  • 4/5 sergio L. 2 years ago on Google
    Overall very good, make sure the guy weighs your food infront of you and make sure he gives you what you pay for sometimes if their running low on meat they wont show you the weight or even give you cuts of meat that you did not ask for.


Call (619) 420-2626 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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