If you’ve been to a Mexican restaurant, you may be familiar with pork carnitas.

As with many dishes, the history of carnitas isn’t clear.

No matter its exact origins, one thing is certainit’s delicious.

three pork carnitas street tacos in yellow corn tortilla with avocado, onion, cilantro and cabbage

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And how could it not be?

Luckily for restaurant-goers, plenty of Mexican restaurant chains offer this delicious option on their menus.

The juicy, savory filling pairs wonderfully with salsa fresca, beans, and melted cheese.

taco time pork carnitas burrito

Taco Time

TacoTime has more than 300 locations throughout the United States, making it easy to find one nearby.

The Mexico City tacos pack a one-two protein punch.

Pancheros

If you want juicy, flavor-filled, perfectly made carnitas,Pancherosis the spot for you.

Pork Carnitas quesadilla at Baja Fresh

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Enjoy carnitas in Pancheros burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, salads, and more.

Pork carnitas burrito at Taco Del Mar

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Carnitas tacos at Chevy’s Fresh Mex

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Carnitas tacos at Fuzzy Taco Shop

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La Salsa’s carnitas tacos

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Carnitas at Pancheros Mexican Grill

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Pork carnitas fajitas at On the Border

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