Carnitas Don Julián

1920 W 1st St, Santa Ana
(714) 852-3342

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Luci Dobie

I tired this place because I had a bad experience with my regular carnitas spot, (zaragozas in Santa Ana). Carnitas don Julián was very good! There prices vary if you dine in vs take out. I liked the color of the carnitas they looked very appetizing. The salsas were also good and the taste of the carnitas…excellent. Will come back for sure.

Food: 5

Living UP Short Term Rental Properties

Best place for authentic carnitas from Puruandido, meat is well prepared and dark mixed with everything to give it the good flavor. Very recommended

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dennis Lopez

I was craving carnitas as I was getting ready to watch the Chargers beat the Raiders. I did a quick Google Maps search and this small restaurant popped up near me. I missed it the first time, so be on the look out for a small entrance next to a fence.

First time there, but I can tell you it smelled delicious and was very clean inside.

I ordered a pound of carnitas and an order of onions/cilantro. Order was ready within a few minutes.

They accept visa/Mastercard and cash. They have a small assortment of bottles Mexicans sodas in a fridge behind the register well.

I'll definitely be going back as the carnitas were very tender and flavorful. The only downside, no chicharon casero. 😔

Check it out if You're ever in a rush and want some good carnitas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 1lb Carnitas Mixto

Demetri C

Felt very welcome here. It’s a small shop just a couple tables inside, more outside, very humble. Service was great, super quick and consistent. I was pretty satisfied with three tacos and a bite of my nephew’s, my mom had the same. They tasted rich without being heavy, I think the added pork rind is a must. Salsas red and green were good as well. The refried beans here are special too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alejandro Falcon

The taste is REALLY GOOD!!!

For what they charge, meat quantity is low. *tacos are more like flautas.
Order by the pound

Great salsas

Need to step up on cleanliness.

No restroom or sink to wash your hands.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Eduardo Pérez Ruiz

Very friendly staff and excellent service,
My wife is pregnant and she was craving carnitas and she really liked the ones here, I recommend them!👍🏻👌🏻

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Luis

Food is over priced and no restrooms that is illegal when you serve hot food you need to have a restroom for the customers

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Cesar Cervantes

The last 2 times I have gone shopping, the crop was too salty, they should be more careful with that because then they will start losing customers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Alex Pineda

Hands down the best carnitas in Santa Ana. Thanks to the handsome Sergio for serving you 10/10 I recommend you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Miguel Guerrero

It's my first time buying and the soft carnitas are very good, the service is excellent, the place is very clean, they just give very little sauce, but they still get 5 stars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ruben Andrade

Very good carnitas tacos! But they don't have a bathroom for customers so wash your hands well.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Surtida de Carnitas

efrain sandoval

Flavorful, tender, mouthwatering Carnitas. Every bite is pork perfection. They literally melt in your mouth. There salsas are spicy yet flavorful. W&F they have 1lb. Of carnitas with rice, beans, tortillas for $18. There service is great and both the cashier and cooks are friendly. Do yourself a favor and try them, you will be hooked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Tortillas

David Castellano

Good meats

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Surtida de Carnitas

Maria Plascencia

Carnitas Don Julian are just the best of the best. They have this great taste that you just want to keep eating and eating. The service is awesome. I’ll definitely recommend this place. You’ll become a regular customer… no

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Taco Carnitas

Jesus Ramos

That was my first time there in the Carnitas were

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco

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