Carnitas don Tacho

Name: Carnitas don Tacho
Address: 1193 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55130, US
Telephone: (651) 776-9561
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

$ • Mexican

Hours:
1193 Payne Ave, St Paul
(651) 776-9561

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About Carnitas don Tacho

Carnitas Don Tacho is a fantastic local spot that serves truly outstanding Mexican food, a humble little spot that feels like it was pulled straight from the streets of Mexico. The standout dish is the carnitas (slow-roasted pork), which many customers consider some of the best they have eaten, absolutely loaded tacos de carnitas were fire. The restaurant also offers a variety of dishes, all seasoned and styled in the Michoacan tradition. Popular items include the carnitas, which can be ordered lean or with more fat, as well as tacos with options like pastor and lengua. The chicken quesadilla is large and cheesy. The torta, a Mexican sandwich, features the perfect pork along with a healthy amount of tripe and skin. The restaurant is often busy, reflecting its popularity. Counter service staff are friendly and helpful, with a mild salsa that is verde and a medium one that has a bit of heat. Some customers noted issues with service. Today’s taco stop took me to Carnitas Don Tacho in St. Paul. Each carnitas taco came nestled in warm, double-layered corn tortillas with just enough toast to hold their own. The meat? Juicy, flavorful, and portioned in a way that made me smile. Two salsas came with the tacos: a fiery red that bites back, and a smooth, mild green that cools things down. For those keeping score, we paid about $20 for six tacos — a total steal for the quality and portion size. Carnitas Don Tacho isn’t trying to reinvent anything — they’re sticking to the roots, and that’s exactly what makes them great.