Good carnitas are tender, rich and bright all at once. Ours get there with a citrus braise, which keeps the pork juicy and gives it a subtle tang that plays well with fresh toppings.
What's in it
The citrus-braised pork goes onto a handmade corn tortilla made in-house, then gets onion, cilantro, guacamole and salsa fresca. Where the carne asada and pollo asado tacos use salsa verde, carnitas gets salsa fresca, a fresher finish that lets the pork stay the star. A Carnitas Taco is $6.99.
Taco Tuesday pricing
Carnitas is one of the four $1.99 tacos on Taco Tuesday, available all day. Order it next to al pastor for a side-by-side of two very different styles of pork: one citrus-braised, the other achiote-rubbed and cooked on the trompo.
Take carnitas further
- Carnitas Burrito ($14.95): braised pork with rice, salsa fresca, guacamole and our Mexican cheese blend
- Plato de la Casa ($25.99): choose carnitas and get beans, rice, fried green onion, jalapeño and tortillas
- Carnitas Family Style ($65.00): 1 lb of braised pork with condiments, rice and beans
- Kids Carnitas Taco ($7.50): with rice, beans, seasonal fruit and apple juice
Hosting a group? Carnitas is also a protein option for taco catering, and a carnitas burrito tray of 12 halves is $68.00.
Good to know
Carnitas Taco: common questions
How are Casero's carnitas made?
Casero's carnitas are citrus-braised pork. In the taco, they're topped with onion, cilantro, guacamole and salsa fresca on a handmade corn tortilla.
How much are carnitas tacos on Taco Tuesday?
Carnitas Tacos are $1.99 all day on Tuesdays, down from the regular $6.99.
