Carnitas' Snack Shack - Embarcadero

1004 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
(619) 696-7675

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Triple Threat Pork Sandwich
Snackshack Steak Sandwich
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Carnitas Queso Fries
Smokey Pig Sandwich
Carnitas Tacos
Pork Belly App
Chicharrones
Garlic Fries
Fish Tacos

Menu

Featured items
Carnitas Queso Fries
seasoned shack fries, juicy carnitas, spicy queso cheese, pico de gallo
Marinated Steak Burrito
french fries, cheese, three pepper marmalade, pico de gallo, housemadeguacamole, flour tortilla
Housemade Chips and Queso
Carnitas Tacos (2)
juicy carnitas, guacamole, pico, on a corn tortillaPro Tip: our beloved staple item!
Housemade Chips & Guacamole
homemade guacamole with pico de gallo
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken breast, chive aioli, three pepper marmalade, brioche bun(grilled chicken available)
Breakfast Burrito
juicy carnitas, bacon, eggs, french fries, housemade guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, flour tortilla
Chicken Tenders
12 & under | all items come with a side of fries + soft drink
Taco Box
Choice of 4 tacos with a side of carnitas nachos
Cheeseburger
12 & under | all items come with a side of fries + soft drink
Triple Threat Sandwich
pork loin schnitzel, pulled pork, crispy bacon, pepperoncini relish, shack aioli, brioche bun. Pro Tip: This is our signature item!
Steak Sandwich
chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, pickled serrano peppers, grilled tomato, jalapeño cheddar bread
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken breast, house made chili oil, cabbage slaw, pickles, mayo, brioche bun
Housemade Chips + Salsa
Southwest Salad
blistered corn, hatch chili, black beans, queso fresco, tomato, cucumber, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro lime dressing
Caesar Salad
croutons, parmesan cheese, classic caesar dressing
Loaded Quesadilla
cheddar cheese, roasted peppers, black beans, blistered corn, salsa verde, flour tortilla
Shack Burger
bacon jam, white cheddar, shack aioli, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun
Grilled Chicken Tacos (2)
housemade guacamole, pico de gallo, corn tortilla
Marinated Steak Tacos (2)
housemade guacamole, pico de gallo, corn tortilla

Sandwiches + More
Steak Sandwich
chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, pickled serrano peppers, grilled tomato, jalapeño cheddar bread
Caesar Salad
croutons, parmesan cheese, classic caesar dressing
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken breast, house made chili oil, cabbage slaw, pickles, mayo, brioche bun
Shack Burger
bacon jam, white cheddar, shack aioli, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun
Triple Threat Sandwich
pork loin schnitzel, pulled pork, crispy bacon, pepperoncini relish, shack aioli, brioche bun. Pro Tip: This is our signature item!
Southwest Salad
blistered corn, hatch chili, black beans, queso fresco, tomato, cucumber, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro lime dressing
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken breast, chive aioli, three pepper marmalade, brioche bun(grilled chicken available)
Smokey Pig Sandwich
smoked pull pork, whisky doused grilled onions, coleslaw, bbq sauce, brioche bun
Southwest Burger
guacamole, pickled jalapeños, salsa verde, crema, cilantro, brioche bun

Tacos + Burritos
Loaded Quesadilla
cheddar cheese, roasted peppers, black beans, blistered corn, salsa verde, flour tortilla
Marinated Steak Burrito
french fries, cheese, three pepper marmalade, pico de gallo, housemadeguacamole, flour tortilla
Taco Box
Choice of 4 tacos with a side of carnitas nachos
Carnitas Tacos (2)
juicy carnitas, guacamole, pico, on a corn tortillaPro Tip: our beloved staple item!
Single Taco
Choose of one of our delicious tacos. Chicken, Carnitas, Fish (+$1), or Steak (+$1)
Breakfast Burrito
juicy carnitas, bacon, eggs, french fries, housemade guacamole, cheese, pico de gallo, flour tortilla
Baja Fish Tacos (2)
fried or grilled, green cabbage, poblano avocado crema, pico de gallo, corn tortilla
Marinated Steak Tacos (2)
housemade guacamole, pico de gallo, corn tortilla
Shrimp Tacos (2)
green cabbage, poblano avocado crema, pico de gallo, corn tortilla
Grilled Chicken Tacos (2)
housemade guacamole, pico de gallo, corn tortilla

Kids Menu
Cheeseburger
12 & under | all items come with a side of fries + soft drink
Chicken Tenders
12 & under | all items come with a side of fries + soft drink
Cheese Quesadilla
12 & under | all items come with a side of fries + soft drink

Sides
Housemade Chips and Queso
Carnitas Queso Fries
seasoned shack fries, juicy carnitas, spicy queso cheese, pico de gallo
Shack Fries
Side of Queso
Side of Salsa
Garlic Fries
french fries with parmesan cheese and garlic aioli
Housemade Chips & Guacamole
homemade guacamole with pico de gallo
Side of Guacamole
Side of Chips
Housemade Chips + Salsa

Dessert
The Classic Soft Serve Ice Cream
soft serve ice cream available in chocolate, vanilla, or twist
Cinnamon Churros (2)

Specials
Steak Sandwich
chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, pickled serrano peppers, grilled tomato, jalapeño cheddar bread

Soft Drinks
Iced Tea
Soda
Red Bull
Bottled Water
Coffee
Hot Tea
Nitro Brew

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Recent Reviews

This was our first time ordering from Carnitas but it won't be our last. We got the Shack Burger, Spicy Chicken, & Crispy Chicken sandwiches along with garlic fries. The garlic fries were the star of the meal with the spicy chicken sandwich not far behind. The burger and other chicken sandwich were also good. Prices are high but to be expected in a tourist location. Still, very convenient for us locals and the service was quick & friendly. Definitely recommend when...
February 2025
Stopped by this seaside place because it was recommended by a family member. I ordered the steak burrito and my partner had the fish sandwich. The burrito was excellent and partner claimed the fish sandwich was great too. Only downside is I found a hair in my food plate after I ate it. I’m not freaked out by hair but it’s not something they really sparks appetite. I didn’t see any hairnets so probably bound to happen to someone else too.
January 2025
I got the pulled pork sandwich and garlic fries. The pulled pork was good. The garlic fries needed a little more garlic flavor. I remember when this place was near Normal Heights. They had a tender pork belly there. Because this is downtown, there is no BBQ pit. So there isn't a pork belly in the menu. It's by the Midway museum, so the atmosphere is pretty good.
November 2024

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Carnitas' Snack Shack - Embarcadero

1004 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-7675