La Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

1. La Taqueria

9.2
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews

John C.John Chou: delicious crispy carnitas tacos! i recommend getting the mango agua fresca, though any of them are good i'm sure.

mat h.mat honan: Everybody loves the carnitas, but try the carne asada too. My favorite in the city.

Kobus E.Kobus Ehlers: The carnitas as excellent. And don't forget some tamarindo.

Nopalito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

2. Nopalito

8.2
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews

Aaron D.Aaron Draczynski: The carnitas are flavorful and juicy, and they'll give you as many tortillas as you need — just ask!

Andrea S.Andrea Sy: Since they don't take reservations, call to be placed on the waitlist to make the wait less painful :) the carnitas and the lamb stew dish are amazing :)

Amy K.Amy Knapp: Carnitas + margaritas are fabulous, fresh and tasty. Recommend starting with the Totopos.

El Gallo Giro (Taco Truck) is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

3. El Gallo Giro (Taco Truck)

9.2
23rd (Treat), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · 26 tips and reviews

JaniJani: Best carnitas in the city.

Laurence B.Laurence B: Best carnitas in town

Ben E.Ben Echols: Best carnitas tacos in the city

Taqueria Cancún is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

4. Taqueria Cancún

8.8
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Heckman: Go for the carnitas super burrito!!! You can't go wrong.

Jimmy H.Jimmy Hooker: Enormous, delicious burritos, the carnitas is my favorite. Their verde salsa is also very competitive.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: omg! must try mojado burrito and al pastor torta♡ carnitas n carne asada tacos r quite tasty!

El Metate is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

5. El Metate

8.8
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews

ViatorStaffViatorStaff: Excellent carnitas burritos or tacos, but lovely seasonal veggie options as well for the non-meat lovers.

Alex S.Alex Santos: Best carnitas tortas in the city!

Maroun N.Maroun Najjar: I've had a lot of burritos in my day. From the best in Boston and NYC nothing compares to this. Everything is so fresh and full of flavor. Get the carnitas burrito and thank me afterwards.

Taqueria el Buen Sabor is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

6. Taqueria el Buen Sabor

7.8
699 Valencia St (18th), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 74 tips and reviews

Dona W.Dona Williams: Try the carnitas tacos with all the fixins and reach taco nirvana

Marcus P.Marcus Pratt: Some of the best carnitas in town. Whole wheat and spinach tortillas if you ask.

Chris S.Chris S: Outstanding chorizo taco, and my carnitas burrito was excellent as well. Top three taquerias I've ever been to. There's infinite choices in the mission, but make your life easy and just go here.

Tacolicious is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

7. Tacolicious

8.6
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

Lyndsey A.Lyndsey A: Shockingly delicious tacos- the carnitas and grilled squid were my favorite!

Duncan H.Duncan Howsley: Carnitas and fried cod tacos are fantastic. Really like this place!

DiegoDiego: Tacos de carnitas are the best

La Palma Mexicatessen Molino y Tortilleria is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

8. La Palma Mexicatessen Molino y Tortilleria

8.9
2884 24th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission District · 63 tips and reviews

ManfredManfred: Carnitas, refried beans, and warm handmade tortillas make a delicious breakfast.

EnroutEnrout: Get the carnitas taco with a handmade corn tortilla. www.enrout.com

Kevin R.Kevin Ripper: They have possibly the best carnitas I've had and the chicharron pupusa was phenomenal

Taqueria El Farolito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

9. Taqueria El Farolito

9.1
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews

Bex BatBex Bat: The most amazing carnitas super nacho I have ever eaten. Almost took my bf and I out. *HUGE* and plenty of everything. Makes for a very happy but VERY full belly!

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Super burrito carne asada is so good!! Carnitas is a close second.

Nimalan M.Nimalan Mahendran: Carnitas Super Burrito and Tamarind Jarritos FTW

Tacos San Buena is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

10. Tacos San Buena

8.2
400 Pacific Ave (at Sansome), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · North Beach · 22 tips and reviews

Andrew A.Andrew Ace: get the carnitas!!!!!

W. Shannon J.W. Shannon Jones: Carnitas! Get anything with Carnitas - tacos, burritos, whatever. So good!

Emily L.Emily Leung: Skip the "carne asada," get al pastor or carnitas. Lengua available but not very tasty!

Taqueria Vallarta is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

11. Taqueria Vallarta

8.7
3039 24th St (at Balmy St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 100 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Carnitas and chorizo with grilled onion. 'nuff said.

Talisa C.Talisa Chang: Ugh those tacos at the front cart, all day every day forever. Get the lengua, al pastor, and carnitas. Repeat.

Lindsay E.Lindsay Eyink: I think this is the best carnitas I have ever eaten in SF

Tacolicious is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

12. Tacolicious

7.8
2250 Chestnut St (at Avila St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina District · 164 tips and reviews

Veronica H.Veronica H: get the monterrey squid salad. loved the carnitas taco. Bloody Mary's rock!

Sean W.Sean Wilkins: The carnitas and chorizo are always solid.

Diego R.Diego Romero: Try the Micheladas and Margaritas! The tuna tostadas and the Carnitas are great! Best Taqueria in SF!

Pancho Villa Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

13. Pancho Villa Taqueria

8.4
3071 16th St (btwn Valencia & Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 255 tips and reviews

James G.James Guigayoma: Try the Carnitas Taco - Tacos y burritos.

Justin H.Justin Hileman: Carnitas pura carne is amazing. Even better when it's mojado.

Camille B.Camille Brenkwitz: Get: carnitas, black refried beans, tofu burrito/tacos, salsa bar! Enjoy: Mariachi, great service Pay: GoPaGo / LevelUp

El Castillito is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

14. El Castillito

7.7
136 Church St #1111 (btwn 14th & Duboce), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 109 tips and reviews

Randy L.Randy Lashley: Best burrito's I found in SF so far. Carnitas here is delicious

timoni w.timoni west: The wet burrito with carnitas & verde sauce is the best burrito in San Francisco. Get it regular, of course.

Anthony M.Anthony Maës: great carnitas here! I also like the quesadilla suiza with carne asada and an avocado

Gordo Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in San Francisco.

15. Gordo Taqueria

8.2
2252 Clement St (btwn 23rd & 24th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 39 tips and reviews

Walter K.Walter Korman: Go to Gordo Taqueria and order a Super Carnitas Burrito and a Carne Asada Corn Quesadilla.

Steven L.Steven Linde: get the carnitas gordo plate, extra meat no rice with guac and watch it in front of the tv for a dissapointing giants road performance.

Edmund L.Edmund Lim: Super Carnitas Burrito with blackbeans and guacamolly. Is Yum-O!