A North Park restaurant with slow-cooked carnitas, pork belly BLTs, and chicharrones at mid-range prices. One of San Diego's beloved casual dining institutions.
Why It Belongs on the List
Carnitas Snack Shack is a North Park institution serving slow-cooked carnitas, pork belly BLTs, and chicharrones at mid-range prices. One of San Diego's beloved casual dining spots — the North Park location pairs naturally with the neighborhood's craft brewery circuit.
What Stands Out
- Slow-cooked carnitas — the signature and the reason to visit
- Pork belly BLT and chicharrones
- North Park location — pair with the craft beer circuit
- One of San Diego's beloved casual institutions
- Outdoor picnic-table seating