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Carnitas' Snack Shack

Carnitas' Snack Shack

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American Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$
North Park, San Diego
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  • Melodee M.
    Melodee MarioApril 20, 2012
    Just order ANYTHING off the menu, you can't go wrong! This place rocks!!!
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsJune 17, 2015
    Check out Carnitas Snack Shack as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Richard Blais recommends the carnitas taco. Read more
  • Denetteheart icon on user image
    DenetteJuly 28, 2015
    Dee-lish! Expect a line and a wait. Totes worth it. You can bring dogs.
  • Wendy W.
    Wendy WongJune 13, 2012
    All was good but Pork Belly was just out of this world! Definitely a must along with the carnitas!
  • Nik N.heart icon on user image
    Nik NadolskiOctober 19, 2014
    Cute place. Great drinks. Amazing food. Oh, did I mention there's a patio?
  • Tracy B. Y.
    Tracy B. YoungLincolnFebruary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is awesome. But get the bacon Mac n Cheese, they make it rarely so it's a real treat ;)
  • EL の.heart icon on user image
    EL のりAugust 24, 2014
    everything is amazing. the blt is my favorite but hard to choose.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CApril 24, 2015
    Obviously I'd recommend ordering something with carnitas. Perhaps a delicious torta.
  • Josh W.heart icon on user image
    Josh WayneSeptember 30, 2015
    There's always something new on the menu and everything is great
  • Xiong Y.heart icon on user image
    Xiong YangJuly 29, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Haiku, you're welcome by the way: 'Hello there, Hole-in-the-Wall. Deception you are. Hiding delicious meats, here.'
  • Will W.
    Will W.February 28, 2012
    Everything on the menu is great. Make sure you heat up under the heaters outside & say "Thank you" for the dank food when you're done!
  • Ana E.heart icon on user image
    Ana EspanaDecember 28, 2014
    The best carnitas tacos in the world, better than in Uruapan, Michoacan.
  • Amanda F.
    Amanda FoleyOctober 26, 2016
    Casual outdoor snackin'. Roll up, order meats, enjoy.
  • North Park Farmers' Marketheart icon on user image
    Every once-in-a-while, even Farmers' Marketeers need a "Triple Threat." Much love, Snack Shackers!
  • Oliver A.
    Oliver AsisOctober 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The pork belly app is the best. Share it with those you go with.
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CegielskiJuly 13, 2017
    Awesome!!!!! Love the food and the atmosphere.
  • Johnny P.heart icon on user image
    Johnny PappasMay 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I've never been disappointed with anything I've gotten here. Call ahead next time and skip the line.
  • Camilo G.heart icon on user image
    Best tortas in town, good size, great taste.
  • Sarah W.heart icon on user image
    Sarah WilkinsonJune 27, 2015
    Wow, the triple threat is really good.
  • Step
    StepJune 1, 2014
    I think I felt myself having heart palpitations at the end, but the triple threat was damn worth it
  • Teri P.
    Teri PytelFebruary 21, 2013
    Outdoor seating and only a few heat lamps. Must be good. Line forms at noon when they open.
  • Hilary C.
    Hilary CableApril 21, 2012
    The Shack sandwich is incredible with 3 kinds of porkaliciousness. You must try it.
  • Paola A.
    Paola AlavezJanuary 3, 2016
    Pork belly is a must! Best in town.
  • Darin I.
    Darin ItamuraMay 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The delicious poutine is only served on Mondays!
  • Omar P.heart icon on user image
    Omar PassonsJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Carnitas here are very good. Also, help support North Park's free concerts at northparksd.org
  • Luke W.heart icon on user image
    Luke WangJuly 14, 2015
    The carnitas tacos. Amazing is all I have to say.
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SmithApril 6, 2016
    Love the food here... Pork belly app is great.
  • John D.
    John DiazAugust 20, 2012
    The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. 3 kinds of meat? Fabulous.
  • Martin L.heart icon on user image
    Martin LindsayDecember 8, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Fried Eggplant Skewers - Fried eggplant, blue cheese and tomato skewer, with white balsamic syrup.
  • no n.heart icon on user image
    no nameAugust 11, 2014
    Amazing moist carnitas tacos.
  • Josh G.
    Josh GardnerNovember 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple Threat.Bacon, carnitas, and schnitzel.Damn.
  • Patrick P.heart icon on user image
    Patrick PinaJanuary 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I want to try one of everything on the menu! Just had the steak sandwich and it was incredible.
  • Danielle L.
    Danielle LDecember 20, 2011
    Carnitas torta is fantast. Order one and split with someone.. Its huge!
  • Omar P.heart icon on user image
    Omar PassonsDecember 3, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Win 6 months worth of Carnitas for donating to help homeless and prevent child abuse. www.crowdrise. com/kidsandwomen
  • San Diego Reader
    San Diego ReaderMarch 4, 2014
    "These guys simply know how to cook meat." Ian Anderson, San Diego Reader
  • M S.
    M SMay 26, 2015
    Beet Terrine. Pork Belly App. SnackShack Steak Sandwich.
  • Daniel P.
    Daniel PalacioApril 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple Threat is the best. And call ahead; the line gets long.
  • Theresa P.heart icon on user image
    Theresa PerryApril 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Triple threat sandwich-3 kinds of pork! Yuuuummmmyy!
  • John K.
    John KuzdaMarch 1, 2013
    Had the Pork Sandwich. It was great! Will be back.
  • Salheart icon on user image
    SalJuly 23, 2017
    Really good and tasty. Great patio
  • Raymond M.heart icon on user image
    Raymond MustangSeptember 27, 2012
    Everything I have had here is good eatin!
  • Jeff V.
    Jeff V.March 18, 2013
    Try the pork sandwich and the steak sandwich. Yes, both of them.
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BentleyJune 12, 2012
    The tables are sticky but the food is great!
  • Isabella M.heart icon on user image
    Isabella MariaOctober 1, 2015
    Good dish. They really know what the customer needs
  • Tyler T.heart icon on user image
    Tyler TremellingAugust 7, 2014
    Ribs on a bed of tots... Who could ask for more..?!
  • Eater
    EaterApril 23, 2013
    2012's biggest success story, this pork-centric spot from Chef Hanis Cavin is bound to multiply this year, and inspire other chefs to venture out on their own. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Francesca S.
    Francesca SomainiSeptember 6, 2014
    Take the pork belly app salad. It's heaven in the mouth!
  • John R.
    John ReganFebruary 27, 2013
    Had the pork sandwich and my gf had the BLT both were worth all the fuss we've heard!
  • Carmelle P.heart icon on user image
    Carmelle PiñaSeptember 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The pork burger is super duper yummy!
  • Johnny P.heart icon on user image
    Johnny PappasJune 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Every single thing I've ever had here has been amazing.
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