We've been to the takeout spot on 18th and wanted to try the sit down and are so glad we did. Carnitas are still beyond excellent and oh my the fresh tortillas they served with it were just perfect. They start you with chicharron instead of chips and I love that! Service was kind and attentive and the restaurant was comfortable and decorated beautifully. We will most definitely come again. read more

Las Carnitas Uruapan - The mixed pork platter. 1 lb to share - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has without a doubt the best carnitas in the city. Definitely not the cheapest, but what I do know is that every time we have visited one of their locations, we have always consistently great service. They have a very delicious cafe de olla and horchata. Instead of chips and salsa they bring out a little bowl of chicharron. Simply amazing. We ordered three 2.5 pounds of carnitas and you're able to request the type of meat you want to be served. To be fair and legit carnitas place should offer this. My recommendation, don't order it mixed. Might seem easier and convenient, but you might not get the best cut of meat per pound ratio. Nonetheless, the carnitas here are delicious. They tasted very fresh and they give you what you request. And it gets even better! They offer corundas. A type of tamal from Michoacan. Unfortunately I didn't order any on my last visit, and regretted it. But will definitely be ordering them on my next visit. Can't wait to come back. read more

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After hearing such great reviews about this place, I was very excited to try it. Parking was easy/convenient and the new location is beautiful. I loved all the decorations and the details that make this place come together. As for the food, honestly I was a bit let down. We were started with chicharron, which was delicious. I would come back for it, but we initially came for the carnitas and menudo. The menudo had a very light broth and had a bit of a smell to it. The tripe pieces were also quite large but it did contain alot which was great! so if they were able to cut it down a bit, I think it would be a little more enjoyable. I was most excited for the carnitas, but it was a bit cold. We also got the tacos which were alright. Overall, I do think I was a bit underwhelmed, but I do hope my next visit will be better. read more

Las Carnitas Uruapan - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was so jazzed to come here after all the kudos and segments on this place. Finally got here today. The place is a bit to get to from Evanston. The staff are super friendly. Parking is pretty easy to find on a Sunday. We ordered the guac, and essentially one of everything. We snapped pics of the fabulous meats all ready to serve. The drinks arrived quickly and the food started arriving right behind. Hot tortillas and crispy coro(sp?) frijoles, Wow The only thing for me and the seven of us (5 gringos) was that we couldn't find enough flavors. It was porky for sure but even the beans weren't creamy and missed seasoning. I guess the onions and cilantros and salsas were supposed to supplement the pork. But alas it wasn't enough for us. Food was 1.5 stars service 4. read more

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Food, ambience and SERVICE is great! Workers are all vet friendly! And the Carnitas no doubt are some of the BEST I've had. read more

Las Carnitas Uruapan - Hands down some of the best Carnitas I've had!!! Chicago..... you must try!! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of Chicago's Carnitas Legends just got a major upgrade! The new location is bigger, brighter, and more inviting than ever. Plus, they're now serving up craft cocktails and beer to pair perfectly with their mouthwatering, authentic Carnitas. The classic combo of Michoacan style pork, zesty salsas, crispy chicharrón, and creamy refried beans remains unchanged - and still utterly addictive. Service is quick and friendly. They have a private parking too or better yet park in the street. I will definitely come back. read more

I came here to grab takeout for a party of 6 people and it was definitely worth it for the price. The shredded pork and the crispy skin made for a good lunch. The pork was well seasoned and not dry. There is a good amount of fat in the pork which made it very moist. Overall good service and location. read more

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We've had this place on our list for a long time, but haven't had a chance to go since they're closed for dinner. We had the day off and stopped in for lunch. It is very cute and spacious inside! We shared the Carnitas Especial and got an extra Taco Dorado. The highlights were the beans, tortillas and carnitas! We even got an extra side of beans to go! The carnitas were tender and flavorful, not oily or greasy, but some were dry. The tacos dorado had too little filling and were mostly fried tortilla. They bring out chicharron for the table in the beginning. We don't love chicharron and would prefer regular chips instead. The sauces were all very good too. It was the perfect amount of food for two people to share and such a good deal. I'm very interested in the cocktails, but I rarely day-drink, so I don't know when I'll be able to. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely come back. read more

Las Carnitas Uruapan - Carnitas Especial - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

delicious and legit carnitas place -- portion sizes are large, meat is tender, and they start you off with a chicharron. great salsas as well and i really liked the taco dorado de chorizo. read more

I come today whit friends to enjoy the best carnitas in chicago and the cocktails and tequila flight We order the weekly special i saw the owner el guero carvajal congrats for this new location My only complain is the tortillas was sticking i suggest have the same quality like the other location other then that evrething was perfect and delicious See you next time read more

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I love bringing my family and all out of town friends here. 10/10 The menudo on the weekends is superb and reminds me home. Recommend especially after a long night of drinking read more

This location (formerly the Concordia establishment) is their new and third restaurant and it is absolutely stunning. From the moment I stepped inside, I was impressed by how well-organized the restaurant is. The attentive security guard ensures smooth order, even for those waiting to be seated. The host takes your number and sends a text when your table is ready, making the wait much more convenient. There's also a free parking lot just a short walk (about a quarter block) north on Hamlin Ave. The service here is top-notch, and the food quality matches that of their other locations--without a doubt, they serve the best carnitas in the state, and arguably the entire country. We were also informed by the owner that they'll soon be offering beer and cocktails, which is exciting. They also make their tortillas in-house, and you can see the tortilla-making process by the entrance; can't never go wrong with freshly made tortillas to elevate your tasting experience! Overall, this new spot not only meets but exceeds expectations with its breathtaking atmosphere, seamless organization, mouthwatering food, and exceptional customer service. It's already becoming an icon in the Little Village neighborhood. read more

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This location is absolutely stunning! Been to all three locations and this has to be my favorite location, we arrived before the Saturday lunch rush and were attended promptly. We got sat and at the same time they dropped off a small plate with three different salsas and chicharrón. We are from out of town so we wanted to try a bit of everything including drinks! My wife ordered a coffee, coffee had great flavor. I ordered a michelada with negra modelo, it had a good taste! Looking forward and trying their mixed drinks when I come back! We ordered a pound of mixed carnitas, guacamole with chips, tacos dorados (potato/cheese and potato/chorizo), and a side of beans. The carnitas include lime, onion, cilantro, and tortillas. I cannot express how good everything was, including the service. Waitress was very attentive! read more

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Best Carnitas hands down .. such a welcoming place we've ate here several times and have always had an excellent experience.

This truly felt like walking into my grandma's house in Mexico. Immediate greeting from the staff, it felt warm and welcoming. Everyone was very attentive and nice. The food was wonderful. I loved that the menu was small and the pricing was great. read more

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We love to come here cos we love how lady Leticia take care of us and we love her service she's nice and friendly; and I would recommend everyone request to have her as your server. read more

The only good thing about this restaurant was the hand made tortillas and the chicharrón... oh & I forgot the music too...the salsa was horrible and the carnitas were really dry my dad got a bad stomach ache and had the runs after we were really excited about trying this place and drove 30min so disappointing!! Not to mention the waitress had a bad attitude like she didn't want to be at work. Save your money and time! read more

I've been going to Carnitas Uruapan in Pilsen for 20+ years and couldn't wait to try their new location in La Villita. The decor and ambiance is beautiful, the staff are very friendly, and the food delicious as usual. read more

Went to eat at Carnitas uruapan at 26th street on Saturday, the carnitas were good and tasty but by the time it came to our table which was quick but they were room temp almost cold and the tortillas as well. The service was absolutely awful the waitress disappeared as soon as she gave us our. We waited about another 15 minutes looking for her and she was nowhere to be found we had to ask help from the hostess that's when they had to look for our waitress. She took out and disappeared again. We waited around and just decided to ask the hostess for the check because again our waitress didn't seem to care. We decided on not leaving a tip due to poor service. The ambiance is beautiful but a big disappointment cold carnitas, tortillas and awful service. read more

5 star are not enough to describe this place 100/10 everything was amazing the carnitas were so good perfect service especially this girl Zaida such a kind human being. there's nothing else you can ask for definitely recommend this place. read more