Mercado is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

1. Mercado

8.6
1416 4th St (at Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

JeffJeff: Their carnitas - pretty awesome, AND it's on the happy hour menu!

Elaine N.Elaine N.: Definitely try the Carnitas - it's a great dish to share. But make sure you ask for extra tortillas because they only give you two at a time!

Gregory R.Gregory R: Many great items: choriqueso, duo dip, carnitas, fish tacos. Went in a group of 9. had an upstairs table. The food was outstanding. Service excellent. Would go back again and again.

Lares is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

2. Lares

8.4
2909 Pico Blvd (29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Steve R.Steve Raymond: Order the carnitas, best on the west side.

Matthew P.Matthew Pollock: Order the Carnitas and thank me later. Best in the city. Read more.

Jessica R.Jessica Rollison: Carnitas in chile verde. And a Casadores margarita on the rocks with salt. Do it.

The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

3. The Grilled Cheese Truck

8.2
(Gre. LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · West Los Angeles · 105 tips and reviews

Taj M.Taj M: Get there early! The line begins forming and the wait can get long. The signature sandwich has Mac n cheese and pulled pork inside. It is amazing!!

MarkoMarko: Had the Sharp Cheddar melt with pulled pork. Juicy and Delicious! When asked if you want it "here" or "to go", "here" will get you a crispier sandwich.

marx a.marx alabanza: grilled cheese with bbq pulled pork and mac n cheese... brilliant!!!

A Cut Above Butcher Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

4. A Cut Above Butcher Shop

8.7
2453 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Butcher · 12 tips and reviews

Cathy D.Cathy Dare: Tried the pulled pork sandwich and faro salad specials today. Both were excellent!

LanimakaLanimaka: Tried the pulled pork sandwich and the tri tip sandwich. Both were very good. I'd go back. Service was excellent!

Greg Y.Greg Yip: The kurobuta pork was excellent!

Tacos Por Favor is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

5. Tacos Por Favor

8.6
1408 Olympic Blvd (at 14th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Taco Restaurant · 128 tips and reviews

Yo F.Yo Ffy: Excellent Carnitas tacos. To die for!

@sloane@sloane: TPV! Carnitas are amazing. Watch out not to go when the school across the street gets out if you don't want to battle them in line.

Chris M.Chris M: The posole is authentic and hits the spot. Light flavorful broth and awesome pork. Nice and spicy too. The cactus salad is so-so.

Sunny Blue is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

6. Sunny Blue

8.7
2728 Main St (at Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Ocean Park · 77 tips and reviews

jennifer h.jennifer han: the miso beef and curry pork omusubi are my favorites. they also have the best toppings for frozen yogurt: pocky and hello panda!

Annie W.Annie Williams: The Miso Beef and Curry Pork are must-haves

Steve L.Steve L: Get the miso beef and curry pork. Amazing food you can't get anywhere else around here.

Gilbert's El Indio is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

7. Gilbert's El Indio

8.6
2526 Pico Blvd (26th street), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

Mallory M.Mallory Maske: A margarita on the rocks with salt and carnitas soft tacos can't be beat! Cash only.

Dave H.Dave Howard: Mucho servicio menos sabor. Best service EVER! Shockingly effecient and attentive. The chicken and carnitas tacos tasted flavorless, however. I won't be back. Too bad. I wanted to like it.

R W.R Williams: Cash only but ATM on site. Excellent food at a place they learn your name. Shredded beef tacos and carnitas super burritos are delicious. Ask for diablo sauce if you like very spicy salsa.

Mendocino Farms is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

8. Mendocino Farms

9.1
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Sandwich Spot · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews

ashley t.ashley tevatia: Amazing sandwiches! Pork belly banh mi, not so fried chicken. Don't forget to try the sides - curried couscous is amazing.

Sam S.Sam Solakyan: Yummy sandwiches and salads! I ordered the Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi. So good, texture of the pork belly was amazing! Would love to try more items on their vast menu!

Chez S.Chez Stock: The pork belly banh mi is in my top 3 sandwiches of all time.

Milo and Olive is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

9. Milo and Olive

8.8
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 131 tips and reviews

Los Angeles magazineLos Angeles magazine: crunchy artisanal bread-inspired pizzas offered margherita style or with toppings such as pork belly sausage and braised greens. Branzino ceviche with fennel is a surprise... Read more.

NavinNavin: Do the garlic knot and the pork belly sausage pizza. Skip the chocolate cake - looks good but not moist.

K P.K P: Housemade pork belly pizza, pastas, milo chopped salad, sangria, prosecco cocktails, strawberry corn meal cake, strawberry vanilla tart, verve coffee!!

An Nam Food Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

10. An Nam Food Truck

7.5
Montebello, CA
Food Truck · 9 tips and reviews

Kiat 明.Kiat 明: Banh Mi with Grilled Pork is amazeballs! Actually, anything with the Grilled Pork is.

Jonathan P.Jonathan Park: Banh mi with grilled pork!

LaraLara: Banh mi with grilled pork and garlic noodles. You're welcome. The Vietnamese iced coffee is delicious too. Their pork meatballs aren't that great though

Upper West is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

11. Upper West

8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

Mad P.Mad Pat: Get the ahi tacos appetizer then the pork chops. Yummmy.

Geoffrey G.Geoffrey Gauchet: The coffee rub pork tenderloin is what happens when heaven fucks a pig on a caffeine binge

Neiki U.Neiki Ullah: V yummy. Had octopus carpaccio, eggplant steaks, lamb crepes, and pork chop.

R+D Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

12. R+D Kitchen

8.5
1323 Montana Ave (at 14th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · North of Montana · 115 tips and reviews

Larry V.Larry Vincent: The burger is the crowd favorite, but check for some of the specials like the picnic style tuna sandwich or the excellent pulled pork.

Becky B.Becky Boyle: Ahi burger, Pulled pork sandwich, pim's cup, and the cocktail with st germain! Never go wrong!

Jeffrey F.Jeffrey Fahey: If you're having brunch, definitely grab a Bloody Mary. Great vibe with good service. Enjoy

The Library Alehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

13. The Library Alehouse

8.5
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

Jessica H.Jessica Hondolero: Get the carnitas taco with corn tortilla.

Grin G.Grin Grin: The best kept secret here is the pork chop. To. Die. For.

UntappdUntappd: Amazing little bar right near pier! Tons of beers on taps, plus an outdoor patio in the back!

Cha Cha Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

14. Cha Cha Chicken

9.0
1906 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Ocean Park · 172 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron Klink: BYO and the pork stew is a huge amount of great food.

Russell A.Russell Adams: Pork dishes and coconut fried chicken are great. Bring your own beer and wine. No corkage charge.

Clean Bay R.Clean Bay Restaurant Program: This Cha Cha Chicken is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at Read more.

Cafe Zella is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Santa Monica.

15. Cafe Zella

8.2
1531 Wilshire Blvd (at 16th St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Wilshire-Montana · 18 tips and reviews

Chris N.Chris Negrin: Ze best sandwich and smoothie combo in Santa Monica. Go with the BBQ pulled pork sandwich & Mango Strawberry Banana or go home!

Nina R.Nina Ribbeklint: Love this place. Good and healthy food. Friendly and quick service. Oh and good pastries! :)

MarkMark: A little overpriced ($7.86 for an egg white, ham & cheese on croissant), but great food, good variety, and fresh ingredients. Also BOMB blended mochas.