Carnitas La Esquinita
Yolanda Gonzalez · 89 Google reviewsCarnitas La Esquinita — neighborhood mexican in Avondale. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. BYOB. "Love the carnitas they are the best, so fresh and full of flavors" — Esmeralda Ocampo
What 266 diners keep saying
What 266 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“One of the best restaurants for Carnitas and Menudo! I will always come back!”
“Thanks for beautiful server lady. I enjoyed your food and tv today.”
“The carnitas itself was really good.. very juicy very tender if it wasn't for the distance il wouldve gone back. It felt kinda pricey for the amount you get but its definitely worth a shot. 20 dollars for the dinner in the pics....”
“This place is near by my neighborhood. So we stop by. The place it’s very small about 5-6 tables. We order the dinner of tacos of carne asada.The tacos were average, not tasty it all. I order the green pozole it was super greasy, it made me sick. The horachata was overloaded with sugar. Definitely, not going back. They need to stopped it up, the food took over 30 minutes and it’s pricey.”
“3x10 deal came out in less than 10 mins. Piping hot and tasty. Super sweet cashier. The handmade signs are the tell of an authentic spot.”
“Les recomiedo los tacos de carnitas y al pastor 😋 estan delicious 😋 y las meseras son muy amables y a tentas”
“We sha ed a pound of carnitas, as good as they get. Very humble spot, good service and delicious food.”
“1lbs Carnitas are pretty good and the green salsa is great combo to go with”
“Soooo insanely good. Juicy carnitas. Where has this been all my life!!!”
“The best Carnitas in Town Thank you for your personalized attention 🙏 For sure I will back again with all my family”
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