Carnitas Uruapan

Name: Carnitas Uruapan
Address: 2813 W 55th St, chicago, IL, 60632, US
Telephone: 773-424-7617
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4.5$· Inexpensive

Iconic Chicago taqueria famous for authentic slow cooked Michoacán pork carnitas

Website Directions 773-424-7617

Address

2813 W 55th St
chicago, IL 60632

Opening hours

Sunday	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Located in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, Carnitas Uruapan has been a neighborhood institution serving authentic Michoacán-style carnitas since 1975. The taqueria slow-cooks tender pork daily, serving it by the pound or stuffed into tacos alongside house salsas and chicharrón. Its rich culinary legacy and commitment to traditional recipes make it an essential stop for food lovers.

Quick tip: Arrive early on weekend mornings to beat the crowd and taste the freshest batch straight from the carnitas kettles.

Expert notes

This place is distinctly and unapologetically Mexican. The moment you walk into our restaurants, the smells, sounds, and sights take you back to simple, delicious, and unpretentious recipes and dishes from Uruapan, Michoacán. Pork-focused menu with authentic Carnitas by pound or by tacos. The menu includes Chicharrones (Crispy Pork Skin Cracklings), Tacos Dorados, Frijoles (refried beans), Guacamole, and spicy beef tripe Menudo.

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