Came by with the hubby for a quick bite to eat..... Everything we've ordered here has been amazing. Staff is welcoming & very attentive. Great menu options & chill vibes. This is one of our favorite restaurants to get carnitas. Today we decided to switch it up a bit. What we ordered: * Bean & Cheese Burrito * 2 shrimp Tacos Bonus: 2 complimentary carnitas tacos (which is given to each dine in guest.) Our food was amazing as always. Carnitas always hits. Shrimp was nice & grilled. Bean & cheese burrito, DELICIOUS. I always use their green salsa. So very tasty. If you're in National City, this is a must try spot!! We always leave satisfied. read more

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Muy buen sabor de las carnitas! Servicio excelente ,tortillas echas a mano ., los precios son considerables, ven a carnitas Quiroga y te convencerás Muchas gracias Muchachas por el servicio Tienen mi atención read more

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Love this place always a great vibe. The service is excellent and the food speaks for itself always. Have to love a place that starts you out with a taste of the best Carnitas in National city. Everything was amazing I can now confirm that they do have in my opinion the best Bean and cheese burrito, Abuela approved. You can even mix some Carnitas with the burrito and prepare to have a flavor explosion . We also tried there shrimp tacos, must say highly impressed shrimp so flavorful added salsa just enhanced the flavor. This is a staple of National City. Tell your friends and let's go. read more

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The best Mexican food in San Diego especially the carnitas! And may I add that the customer service is awesome. read more

Overall a great place we will come back to soon! Good service and delicious food. I ordered the chilaquiles in red sauce and she asked how spicy I wanted it which I loved! A lot of places don't have spicy options but the sauce was flavorful and the chips were crunchy here. The pozole was a huge portion and was also really good. Chill vibe with plenty of tables too. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Pozole and tostadas that come with it. - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Wanted to grab a quick bite to eat stopped by here for some carnitas tacos to go. Next time we'll eat there. They had a lady making the tortillas right outside the entrance as you come in and the restaurant has a casual authentic vibe. Will definitely be back! Also, since it was our first time here they gave us a small sample to try the carnitas it was so good and we ordered just 3 tacos 1 for each which was plenty the taco had lots of carnitas you could've probably made 2 tacos from the 1 taco. Prompt service at checkout! Thanks will definitely be coming back! read more

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The juiciest carnitas tacos I have ever had. The chicharrón was fresh and very flavorful. The location may seem a bit away from Downtown San Diego, but the food was worth more than a 15-minute drive. There are many taco joints in downtown San Diego, but nothing comes close enough to the carnitas they serve. The restaurant manager? was very nice and helpful. Her recommendations made our first visit a wonderful experience. I recently recommended this place to several people, they all loved it. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Chicharrones - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Absolutely the best carnitas! Found this hidden gem when we first got to CA and come here at least twice a month. Owner and staff are always very friendly. We're moving back to TX soon and I wish I could take them with me. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Carnitas surtida - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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I had never been to a shop like this before, I asked them to make me what they make so they did. now I can safely say I'm not a fan of Carnitas. Some parts my mouth kicked out the food thinking it was just fat or gristle - not my thing. I ordered one of every street taco they had and their specialty burrito. The service was fine. The people are great just not my cup of tea for food but if you like pork with that fat strips in it, this place is awesome. There's plenty of parking and plenty of indoor outdoor seating and you can tell people just have fun they do offer a waiter type of section where you can be served. So if it's your first time or you've never had this style of Carnitas, as this is a very stylized version, Maybe do the sit-down and order. I think I would've had a better experience had I done that cause I would've been able to ask more questions I just didn't know what to ask. They have an orange and a green and a black sauce. None of them are particularly hot, but the orange one was definitely more flavorful for some of the tacos. The avocado is on point though it's A+. It was on all but one taco. The Asada taco was good I ate that. The burrito has a fun bean mix and it's really delicious. If I went back, I would order a Carne Asada burrito. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - outside so beyond the bench is a sidewalk and in the street - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Staff is always very nice. Ordered the chicken enchiladas they were supposed to be Michoacan style. They had sour cream which in My moms region they are not serve that way. They are served with cabbage and then they have a tomato sauce that goes over it. It's made of tomatoes, a little bit of jalapeño juice vinegar and oregano and it was missing. I would not recommend getting this again however since it was Tuesday, we ordered the three dollar taco special and I feel the tacos were actually worth it filled with meat. Absolutely delicious for that. I would return overall good experience. It's really hot in there. I didn't feel any AC and it was 90° today. My order was to go. read more

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Great atmosphere and great service. The chilaquiles were amazing and were a large portion for the price. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

I watched a tiktok about how good the bean n cheese burrito is here and I had to try it! I went today for the first time with my family and we were so happy with their service, the burrito & their salsitas, everything was so good! We love bean n cheese burritos and this was definitely one of our favorites and one of the BEST ones we ever had! their service is great & they give you a complimentary tortilla with carnitas before your food arrives, which is so nice ( first time I ever had carnitas and it was not bad, It was flavored well :) everything has great flavor. their bean n cheese was unique as well, it had a white cheese, while many other places use a shredded cheddar, this one felt more authentic. then their salsita verde y roja!! riquisima todo!! we will definitely be back very soon :) $9.24 for their bean n cheese burrito and they accept card, tap pay and cash which was a bonus! tienen servicio muy dulce y comida bien riquisima! me encanta las salsitas verde y roja y el burrito es otro nivel tambien. gracias por su servicio y por concinado con amor! Update - I'm back 2 days later for another n bean n cheese :) read more

sin duda las carnitas mas sabrosas que eh probado. Sus chilaquiles son Una bomba de sabor. 100% recomendados.

Good customer service. We don't eat meat - they cooked the beans special order without lard for us. Very accommodating

De lo Mejor!!!!!!!! Comida deliciosa y los empleados Super! Amables. Yo les doy un 10 de 10!!!!! Sigan asi...

Little whole in the wall like super friendly service everybody the waiter the cashier they're very nice. It's a small little place in national city but for five dollars a taco it seems a bit pricey you didn't really get much sides. The only had onions and cilantro The horchata was OK.MEH read more

Food was amazing. It was exactly what I was looking for. A authentic and delicious pound of carnitas. Service is great too, super kind people that make you feel welcome. Restaurant is super clean, has an "A" health score and provides a great ambiance. 10/10 will definitely be coming back. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - 1lb 1 Lb Carnitas Combo / Pork Chicharron con carne - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

So good! Im huge fan of buche and it is so good here! We've tried a little of everything on their menu, all good options!

Carnitas are delicious and juicy. They have a variety of dishes. Staff makes you feel welcome. It's a cozy and clean venue. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Menú - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Absolutely loved this spot! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, vibrant, and full of that authentic Mexican charm. The staff was incredibly welcoming and made sure we felt taken care of the entire time. The food was next level everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The carnitas was perfectly seasoned, the salsa had the right kick, and the homemade tortillas made a huge difference. And the carnitas... wow. Perfectly tender, juicy, and full of flavor with just the right crisp on the outside and easily some of the best I've had. The portions were generous too, which is always a plus. They also have great non-alcoholic drinks--everything was refreshing and paired perfectly with the food. Overall, this place delivers on everything: great service, amazing food, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely one of my new go-to spots. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Las carnes tenian buen saber. But 5.00 por un taco muy caro . La horchata was ok. Los trabajodores was very nice and clean place. read more

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The service was great. The server really went out of her way and the food was amazing. Best Mexican food I had in a while. It's a must try if you want real authentic. Mexican food read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon and there was a line but the man behind the counter acknowledged us and even gave us samples while waiting in line. Food and presentation was good! read more

Wow!!! My daughter and I had just finished batting practice and were starving for some good Mexican food. Carnitas Quiroga was absolutely tasty, the carnitas were so good, they reminded me of the carnitas I had in La Piedad, Michoacán! Staff is friendly, love the decor, and above all, the carnitas were awesome! I can't wait to come back with my oldest daughter and try more items on the menu! ¡Gracia Carnitas Quiroga! ¡Arriba Michoacán! read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Carne asada fríes - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Ok I could say how good the food is but ... I do mean but... not good enough to describe this place and the friendly service and the unbelievable smell... I know getting off subject. Amazing Food.. !!!!!!! SO GOOD!!!!! Just the best carnitas I have had.. well ever.. sorry grandma and Mom... but ya that good read more

First time here... came in with no recommendations. Just randomly driving by and decided to see if they have the best chilaquiles in town or 5 Star quality chilaquiles. Right off the bat before even saying hi, the bring a complimentary taco de carnitas with two salsas(super pleasant surprise). I'm guessing habanero and salsa verde con aguacate (not sure, the green was a delicious mistery). The taco was amazing. The carnitas are so soft, juicy and flavorful. The fat in the carnitas is great. It's like having carnitas and chicharron in one. The cuerito (skin) parts are cut into small pieces so you don't get that blob of fatty cuero (skin). The cuerito (skin) gives the carnitas a nice boost of flavor and texture. Feels and tastes more buttery. Never had it quite like this before. I was honestly in shock with how good it was. I'm not a big carnitas guy. I don't go out of my way to get it. They literally almost threw the complimentary carnitas taco at me lol... and I'm glad they did. After eating the delicious complimentary I decided to pull the trigger on the CHILAQUILES VERDES. What was cool and unique was the fact that the waitress asked me if I wanted crunchy or soft and then spice level. I said crunchy and kinda spicy. The CHILAQUILES VERDES are served with a side of beans with queso cotija, potatoes with onion and peppers, two eggs (over medium), and carnitas on top. The chilaquiles have sour cream and some red onion on top. The potatoes were nicely cooked while keeping the peppers and onions from getting too soggy. The beans were really good. I have a feeling they are fried in manteca (lard). It's the kinda beans you just put in a tortilla and you're good to go. Solid beans. Eggs, over medium. A little over cooked for my preference but still good. Carnitas we're the same as they were in that complimentary taco. Best carnitas I can remember trying in a long time. Didn't come in here for that but I'm very happy I found them. Let's just say I have a new carnitas place. The CHILAQUILES VERDEZ are the best CHILAQUILES VERDEZ in town. There are my new favorites as of 4/26/25. They were thin and crunchy. And remained that way. They serve you very generously. Every bite I had had some crunch. The crunch wasn't as loud as I progressed but they kept their integrity. They didn't tortilla soup on me. That salsa verde is some gourmet ish. I can drink that salsa. Salsas Verdez are usually a little too bitter for me. Sometimes very overwhelming. This salsa verde is so good. This salsa is a different level. No seeds no chunks and still very flavorful. I still need to know more about that salsa. Also ordered an horchata. They make their own. No prepackaged stuff. I knew they did as soon as I took the first sip. You can taste the quality. The horchata is a little chalky which I kinda enjoyed for a change. You can just tell the quality. You taste the vanilla, cinnamon and rice. Nice, subtle and gentle. The right amount of sweet. The ambiance was great. This place feels like you're in Mexico somewhere. The way it looks inside and the way the air hits when new costumers walk in is so soothing. The service was A+... That complimentary taco went a long way for me. It also opened the door to a new avenue for me. Just a great experience overall. I will definitely be back and bring loved ones with me. read more

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I found a gem for Carnitas! Located on Highland Ave in National City. The name carries the city known for the best Carnitas in Michoacán Mexico, and they did not disappoint! I ordered the 1lb of carnitas which came with beans, rice, 10 tortillas, chopped cilantro, onions and escabeche (pickled carrots and jalapeños). EVERYTHING was full of flavor and fresh. The carnitas were soft and moist just the way they should be. We were greeted and attended by a welcoming lady, Deneri, manager of the restaurant. She was very polite and attentive to us. After our meal, she recommended a dessert, the Conchas with "nata." A sweet bread with a creamy milk spread, served warm. A must try! You can eat in or have your order to go. Limited parking. Thank you Deneri, see you soon again! Encontre una jolla de carnitas! Se encuentra en la calle Highland Ave en National City. El nombre lleva la ciudad conocida por las mejores Carnitas de Michoacán, México, ¡y no decepcionaron! Pedí 1 libra de carnitas que venía con frijoles, arroz, 10 tortillas, cilantro picado, cebolla y escabeche (zanahorias en escabeche y jalapeños). TODO estaba lleno de sabor y fresco. Las carnitas eran suaves y húmedas como deberían ser. Fuimos recibidos y atendidos por una señora acogedora, Deneri, gerente del restaurante. Ella fue muy educada y atenta con nosotros. Después de nuestra comida, nos recomendó un postre, las Conchas con "nata". Un pan dulce con una crema de leche cremosa, servido caliente. ¡Una prueba obligada! Puedes comer o tener tu pedido para llevar. Aparcamiento limitado. Gracias Deneri por la buena experiencia, nos vemos pronto! read more

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Looking for great food in National City and don't know where to go? This is the place. Reasonable prices, good portions and fast service make this a win. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Burrito asada. Yummy - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

What a delicious spot I stumbled in National City for lunch yesterday! The carnitas here are amazing and some of the best I've had. The smell when you walk in is incredible coming from the kitchen and they make everything for you at the counter. The staff here were friendly and quick when I ate here. I got horchata for my drink and it was so good and rich. One of the best I've had and they seemingly make it fresh every day. The same goes for their food and their tacos here are packed with meat and is about 2 of your regular street-style tacos. The salsas here are hot and are flavorful. The carnitas here stand out a lot for me and are so flavorful and they are not dry at all and get an easy 5/5 for me. The birria taco I had was also good with plenty of flavor coming from the consome they were in and get a 4/5 from me. This will be a go to spot for me in future when I'm back in the area and highly recommend coming here if you want some of the best carnitas in the San Diego area! read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Carnitas & Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Quality of Carnitas was off the charts ! 100/10 rating , and the the service is to a tea ! Really enjoyed this Sunday morning meal. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Chilaquiles + Carnitas Breakfast plate was 100/10 ! Truly authentic Mexican cuisine ! Will be back whenever in town! - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Delicious carnitas. The best I've had in the past year! Casual place. Very friendly team. Cash/Credit Cards. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Front of restaurant - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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This place has great food and big portions! I got a burrito and it was pretty good. They were not as generous with the shrimp tho. They were friendly and welcoming compared to other burrito places tbh. It's a casual spot that opens early if you need to eat before work or have a chill breakfast. I will come back to try the other menu items and maybe get a jaimaica next time. They also sell meany by pound! read more

Carnitas Quiroga - They sell meat by pound - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Such a great experience here. The owners and staff were so kind and welcoming. The carnitas were amazing and the pozole was full of flavor. Easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Can't wait to come back. read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

Carnitas Quiroja is a new taco shop in National City and I'm so glad to have dined here. They had a set up going outside for takeout orders. Upon arrival we were handed a carnitas taco that was packed with meat and was warm in between the tortilla. This already made us even more excited about the place! The menu is extensive and portions are big. I settled on chilaquiles with fried eggs and carnitas as the protein. They do ask if you like the meat mixed with fat, or if you like it with more of the lean meat. I really appreciate this as you can control what types of meat you're getting. Chilaquiles (4.5/5): Thick chips make it crunchy even under all the sauce. The red sauce is vibrant and not spicy but really went well with the eggs. My eggs were a little overcooked but all was well. I really liked the refried beans as they were packed with flavor. Birria Taco (3/5) Adobada Taco (4/5) Carnitas Taco (5/5) There are two signature sauces they hand to the table which are great! I would have asked for limes for the tacos but will ask next time. The service from the ladies was very nice and just overall fantastic! read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Birria (left), Adobada (right) - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Truly five star service What can i say about this - one of my favorite breakfasts... if you want a Mexican style - the best chilaquiles ever- at least that I've tried on both sides of the border - decent coffee. Drinkable - better than Starbucks but not amazing - kid got fluffy diner system pancakes, that put a ND diner to shame - amazing service read more

Carnitas Quiroga - Simmering meat - Mexican Near Me - National City, California

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Carnitas Quiroga is an absolute gem inside the 8th and Market public market in National City. First off the tacos are served in a build-your-own format which is a brilliant move. You get perfectly cooked carnitas served separately with fresh tortillas and all the fixings. It makes the experience feel personal and special. Denery was the one who greeted me and started the interaction with a sample which was a smart and welcoming touch. Her energy and kindness added to the already amazing first impression. I work in community relations and I can tell you firsthand that local spots like this are what give our neighborhoods their soul. The atmosphere here is inviting and the food is spectacular. If you know Mexican cuisine then you know how hard it is to make carnitas that are lean yet flavorful and rich without being greasy or heavy. Carnitas Quiroga nails it. This is true Michoacán-style cooking. The seasoning is authentic and filled with pride and every bite takes you straight to the heart of Mexico. Highly recommend you stop by and try it for yourself. You will not be disappointed. - Carnitas Quiroga es una joya absoluta dentro del mercado público 8th and Market en National City. Para empezar los tacos se sirven en un formato para que tú mismo los armes. Una decisión brillante. Las carnitas vienen perfectamente cocinadas y servidas por separado junto con tortillas frescas y todos los acompañamientos. Hace que la experiencia se sienta personal y especial. Denery fue quien me recibió y comenzó la interacción con una muestra. Un gesto muy inteligente y acogedor. Su energía y amabilidad hicieron aún mejor la primera impresión. Trabajo en relaciones comunitarias y puedo decir de primera mano que lugares como este son los que le dan alma a nuestros vecindarios. El ambiente es acogedor y la comida es espectacular. Si conoces la cocina mexicana sabes que no es nada fácil preparar carnitas que sean magras pero llenas de sabor con la cantidad justa de grasa sin que te dejen pesado. Carnitas Quiroga lo logra perfectamente. Esta es cocina auténtica estilo Michoacán. El sazón es real y lleno de orgullo. Cada bocado te transporta directamente al corazón de México. Altamente recomendado. Tienen que venir y probarlo. No se van a decepcionar. read more

So so so delicious! We had the carnitas tacos and horchata. My favorite drink - it's perfectly sweetened. Everything is so good, you can't go wrong. Super convenient if you're crossing the border from TJ to SD (or vice versa) and looking for a place to eat! read more

BEST CALI BURRITOS IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!! They're 5 lbs of meat, fries and straight up love and affection! Not only are the burritos hot fire, but the customer service has always been exceptional! Denery is one of the most kindest, generous people in the world and I am so glad this establishment exists. Conchas con nata are divine -- perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess! The carnitas tacos have the right amount of crispiness. Brittany is also so helpful, quick and friendly. The outside seating is abundant, shaded and so beautifully manicured! I love this place and will eat here for the rest of my life! Thank you Denery and Brittany for your hospitality, delicious food and great atmosphere!!!! You have a loyal customer for life! read more

When it comes to carnitas this place delivers ..no frills place but come here for the food ...ordered some carnitas rolled tacos ...nicely garnished and tasted great ! ...quick and friendly service will be back for more .. read more

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I am completely blown away with this place!!!! It had high ratings but it's the best Mexican food in San Diego as far as I am concerned. First if you are new here you receive a free simple taco as it states on yelp. I didn't have to say anything as I was served this right away. Impressed with the carnitas taco and now I'm really excited for my California burrito. I added beans and hot sauce inside my burrito. It comes out and it's huge but OMG the taste is unbelievable!!!! It's a small place that's simple and clean. There is a case in the front by the cashier that has a huge piece of meat in it. The staff is very nice and accommodating. You have to try this place!!! read more

Carnitas Quiroga - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - National City, California