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Carnitas by the Pound
Take home a pound or ten. Every cut on our menu — maciza, surtida, chicharrón, and more — is available to go, made fresh the same morning.
The Back Dining Room
Most people don't know it's there. Head past the counter and you'll find a full dining room with booth seating and murals that fill the whole wall.
Catering for Any Occasion
From backyard gatherings to quinceañeras, we bring the full spread — carnitas, rice, beans, tortillas, salsas, and aguas frescas. Packages start at 8 guests.
Our Food Gallery!
Made Fresh Every Morning.
Slow-cooked in a traditional copper cazo at Carnitas Uruapan, just as it has been done in Uruapan, Michoacán for generations. We use only fresh cuts of meat—never frozen, never rushed, and never compromised—so every bite delivers authentic, time-honored flavor the way it was meant to be enjoyed.
Visit Us Today! 📍
Come experience authentic Michoacán-style carnitas made fresh daily with traditional recipes passed down through generations. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite, taking food to go, or picking up a family feast, we’re here to serve you with warm hospitality and unforgettable flavor.
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Everything about this place is amazing. Great food with outdoor tables with great customer service. The lady with short hair is amazing, she always delivers great energy and she is polite and friendly!
Tho food is good the service is also good and it looks nice in the back but the tables are sticky and there is flys flying next to you trying to be on your food but every thing here is good and also it’s kinda hard to find parking.
I love the carnitas here, highly recommended!
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Outdoor seating
Good for watching sport
Catering
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Our locations
Carnitas Uruapan only operates in Santa Ana, California. We do not own, operate, manage, or have any affiliation with any location in Anaheim or any other city. Any experiences, reviews, products, pricing, or customer service issues from other locations do not apply to our Santa Ana restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We’re known for carnitas and birria by the pound, tacos, burritos, and tortas, with rice, beans, and shareable meal packs.
- Latin American Food: Carnitas and birria by the pound join tacos, burritos, tortas, and group meals with rice, beans, tortillas, and salsa. Examples include Libra De Carnitas PP, Libra De Birria PP, Burrito, Torta, Pa' 4 Personas, and Arroz Med.
- Mexican Food: From individual tacos to meal packs for larger groups, Mexican favorites come alongside consommé, rice, beans, and salsa. Examples include Taco de Maciza, Combo Plate, El Cochinito 20 Personas, Consome 32oz, Frijol Med, and 16 Oz Salsa.
- Tacos: Tacos feature birria, head meat, ribs, pork skin, and mixed cuts, with packs and combos also available. Examples include Taco Birra, Taco Cabeza, Costilla Taco, Taco de Cuero, Taco de Surtido, and Taco Pack.
- Drinks: Pair your meal with agua fresca, orange juice, bottled water, canned or bottled soda, or an energy drink. Examples include Agua Fresca, Jugo De Naranja, Water Bottle, Canned Soda Bote, Soda Botella, and Monster.
- Burritos: Burritos are available in regular and special versions, plus a pack paired with a torta. Examples include Burrito, Burrito Especial, and Burrito & Torta Pack.
Additionally, explore Tortas.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Artesia Pilar, Huntington Beach, Orange, Fountain Valley, Santa Anita, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Mid-city, Westminster, Dyer, Riverview, Central City, Pico-lowell, New Horizons, Heninger Park, Casa Bonita, and Washington Square.
