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Carnitas 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
Yolanda Gonzalez
89 reviews
“I would absolutely recommend them for some authentic carnitas, barbacoa, and delicious food all around”
3424 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
“One of the best restaurants for Carnitas and Menudo.”
One of the best restaurants for Carnitas and Menudo! I will always come back!
Marc Pedraza
Mar 2025
“Thanks for beautiful server lady.”
Thanks for beautiful server lady. I enjoyed your food and tv today.
Higgy Ganzo
Feb 2022
“Wow! This place got my attention yesterday as I was driving my son home. I love cárnitas and this...”
Wow! This place got my attention yesterday as I was driving my son home. I love cárnitas and this place advertise cárnitas Michuacan style. Most of you have never been to Michuacan, I have, many times and to many different places. So I know good carnitas. Carnitas should be tender a bit crispy on the outside and full of flavor, this place makes them exactly that way. I will be back for more very soon.
Ignacio Alvarez
Jun 2021
“Best tacos North of Pilsen.”
Best tacos North of Pilsen. Located on the NE corner of Irving Pk & Bernard, this unassuming taco place has excellent tacos de Barbacoa & Carnitas.
Salomon Lino
May 2019
“Love the carnitas they are the best ,so fresh and full of flavors .”
Esmeralda Ocampo
Nov 2018
“The carnitas itself was really good.”
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....
My favorite Meal
Aug 2021
“Great streak burrtio portion.”
Great streak burrtio portion. Just wish the larger rice water wasnt $3.60. I'm use to getting them for $2.50.
Donald Lee Rucker Jr
May 2019
“This place is near by my neighborhood.”
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.
Martha Delreal
Oct 2024
“Gave me this container half full and tried to tell me it's a pound.”
Gave me this container half full and tried to tell me it's a pound. This was barely enough for 2 people. With a pound I've fed about 4 people and there was still left over. There was all the cilantro and onions left over for more carnitas that weren't there. Not going back even thought the carnitas are good, they're a ripoff. Going elsewhere I paid $30 and barely fed 2 people.
Joce Enriq
May 2021
“We sha ed a pound of carnitas, as good as they get.”
We sha ed a pound of carnitas, as good as they get. Very humble spot, good service and delicious food.
Juan C Chavez
Sep 2025
“1lbs Carnitas are pretty good and the green salsa is great combo to go with.”
Bork Kills One Leg Man
Dec 2024
“A little a place the old fashioned way to take out or a quick bite.”
A little a place the old fashioned way to take out or a quick bite. The carnitas just like Mexico the style of Michoacan.good salsas and fresh tortillas. I really love the tacos of carnitas very good! I recommend this little place when you in the area . Carnitas La Esquina Your Carnitas are very good!
Elizabeth mojita
Aug 2022
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