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Carnitas Uruapan, a premier Mexican restaurant and Taco restaurant in Santa Ana, CA, offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional flavors with modern twists. As a Fast food restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine at an affordable price. In addition to our restaurant, we also operate as a Catering food and drink supplier, providing top-quality food and exceptional service for events and gatherings of all sizes. Our team of experienced chefs and catering professionals will work with you to create a customized menu that exceeds your expectations. As a Meat wholesaler, we take pride in sourcing only the freshest and highest-quality meats for our dishes. From tender carnitas to flavorful chorizo, our meats are carefully selected to ensure that every bite is a delight. Visit us today at 2106 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703 and experience the bold flavors and warm hospitality of Carnitas Uruapan.

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Econo Green
Econo Green -Google user
a year ago
Some of the best carnitas (deep fried pork). No menu posted, so you have to know what cutting you want for tacos, burritos, combo plates. I had a carnitas taco with cutting of meat and buche (stomach lining), a birria taco (roasted goat meat), a...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Goat Taco Carnitas Taco
Rudy Ornelas
Rudy Ornelas -Google user
6 years ago
Had the rib tacos and carnitas. To drink I had orange juice freshly squeezed. The servings are enormous for sure. The staff is very friendly and attentive. You can order inside and outside as well. I think you need to get there really early if...Read More
Alfredo Nunez
Alfredo Nunez -Google user
6 years ago
After watching tons of Mexican food videos in YouTube. I was craving a taco de cueritos y buche. So I remember my father used to bring us to this place when I was younger and the tacos were/are very tasty. I came on a Wednesday...Read More
Sergio
Sergio -Google user
a year ago
just had these for the first time and thought they were awesome, the carnitas were both juicy and flavorful and would definitely come back to this place again.
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Eric Truong
Eric Truong -Google user
3 years ago
Authentic tacos and delicious tacos. Different meat is available so it depends on the stock. Overall great tacos $3-4/taco and the portions were quite large. Definitely recommend !
Take outLunch$1–10
Claudia Ortiz
Claudia Ortiz -Google user
5 years ago
I love this place is the best of the carnitas i love their tacos and the burritos
AnnMarie Hernandez
AnnMarie Hernandez -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
The best Taco's ever Carnitas
$1–10Atmosphere: 4Somewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingParking in back of establishment, narrow drive way.
Khai Mohammad
Khai Mohammad -Google user
4 years ago
I am trying to think of something negative to describe this place but it was near perfect, looks like the hood, smells delicious from far away. Bumpin music and carnitas mixta were 10 out of 10. Outside seating was perfect
Take outLunch$10–20
annita zamora
annita zamora -Google user
2 years ago
So freaken good ! It’s an understatement. Amazing . Hey have everything carnitas, Cueritos consomé burritos fresh tortillas three home made salsa just come it’s like eating at El Rancho back in Mexico
Take outLunch$1–10Consome 32oz
Kevin Landaverde
Kevin Landaverde -Google user
Edited 7 years ago
Carnitas uruapan sets the bar when it comes to carnitas. Never say you've had carnitas, unless you got them here!!!
Evan Carey
Evan Carey -Google user
2 years ago
The everything tacos are the best bag for your buck. They are huge! The regular tacos are great too. Just not as juicy as the everything tacos. This place can get busy at lunch so be prepared for a wait too.
Don Heffern II
Don Heffern II -Google user
4 years ago
It's a small spot with street parking only as far as i could tell. They do one thing mainly, carnitas and they do it very well. The carnitas are freshly chopped to order and the staff is very friendly. The tacos are huge so be...Read More
Karla Gonzalez
Karla Gonzalez -Google user
6 years ago
This place is a small hole in the wall place but oh my God the food is delicious! It was recommended to me by my father so I decided to give it a try. Best decision ever. The meat is so tender. The tacos...Read More
j w
j w -Google user
6 years ago
Delicious carnitas. Got 6 of the mixed carnitas tacos. Huge mounds of meat! Huge serving of juices as well. Fresh salsa bar with serious heat.
Steven Mejia
Steven Mejia -Google user
6 years ago
Tacos are 2 68 each and portions are huge ! Love coming to this place for Carnitas and Lengua.
Marco G
Marco G -Google user
8 years ago
The best carnitas in OC we always enjoy it good size tacos and taste salsas. Thank you guys !!!
Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera -Google user
4 years ago
For 5 pounds its perfect for 10 people. great carnitas
Chad Geibe
Chad Geibe -Google user
a year ago
Excellent carnitas tacos I had two tacos you could have made four out of them totally authentic love the lady at the front counter I think these are the best Carnitas I've had
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
Rich Paulin
Rich Paulin -Google user
a year ago
Hands down the BEST Tacos I've ever had. The flavor of the Carnitas is incredible! SO much meat, 1 taco is like 2.
Take outLunch$1–10Service: 5
James Skopec
James Skopec -Google user
6 years ago
Fantastic. Had a lot of features that you don't generally find outside of Mexico. They cook and serve the whole hog, really impressive amount of options, and the tacos are massive. Salsa and tortillas are also amazing. Can't wait to try a burrito, those also...Read More
Nick
Nick -Google user
5 years ago
This place is simply amazing! I had their carnitas tacos, lamb tacos, and homemade horchata and they were all amazing. On top of that all of their staff with whom I interacted were super friendly and polite. Parking was not too bad. I will most certainly be going...Read More
Angeline Ramirez
Angeline Ramirez -Google user
6 years ago
You won't regret coming. Only thing is it's a small joint with amazing food. To me and my family it's worth the wait in lines. 2 tacos is enough. Because the amount they serve is like if your eating 4 tacos. I love the carnitas...Read More
Nanette Lagos
Nanette Lagos -Google user
8 years ago
Carnitas are very good and the price is very reasonable. The pickled onions are great so are the salsas. Great choice! Just one small thing, give free tortillas with purchase of 1+lbs of carnitas to go.
ian dow
ian dow -Google user
9 months ago
Seriously perfect. Haven’t had carnitas this good since Michoacan!!
Food: 5…
Fidel Vazquez
Fidel Vazquez -Google user
2 years ago
Best carnitas tacos that are very filling!! So be careful how many you order! Two satisfy me and pounded with carnitas with consome! Check it out! Very friendly as I entered! Fair price!
Ignacio Ramirez
Ignacio Ramirez -Google user
8 years ago
Take two steps into the place and you feel the energy, the staff and most importantly the product. Food is fantastic , size is enormous, price is unbeatable. obviously I am fascinated with the place. Original taste and very authentic!
Sandra Serrano
Sandra Serrano -Google user
7 years ago
Food is delicious!! You always feel welcomed!! The waters are the best. Always go for the horchata one and always go for the red salsa the one that tastes like chipotle bomb!! No complains. Most important there kid friendly!!
Sergio Ponce
Sergio Ponce -Google user
5 years ago
Best carnitas lots of flavor huge portions! reasonable prices. Staff is friendly fast and good attitude with customers! Love coming to this place. They also have cabeza tacos and birria and much more must try!
Cindy Jeronimo
Cindy Jeronimo -Google user
5 years ago
Las mejores carnitas en Orange County! Back in 2013 i had one of their catering packages for my wedding, and to this day i still order from there. thier food is DELICIOUS. And thier customer service is amazing🙏💕 …
Danny Morales
Danny Morales -Google user
4 years ago
Service the best specially the cashier with huge smile and super great attitude.... and I would like to thanked her cuz my days was going sad. Thank you cahier you made my day better. I hope we could have a cashier just like her... thanks...Read More

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