Carnitas El Rincón – Mexican
The air at Carnitas El Rincón is heavy with the intoxicating scent of pork slow-simmering in its own juices until it reaches a perfect, golden-brown crisp. Diners can customize their experience with everything from tender, lean cuts to the rich, velvety textures of buche and cueritos, whether piled high on platters or tucked into overstuffed super burritos. This bustling neighborhood haunt transforms simple ingredients into a soulful feast, offering a true taste of tradition where every bite is a masterclass in savory, melt-in-your-mouth indulgence.
84, Keyes Street, San Jose, CA, 951120Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Taco - 3.49
- Platter - 14.99
- Regular Burrito - 9.99
- Super Burrito - 12.99
- Regular Quesadilla - 7.99
- Quesadilla with Meat - 9.99
- Braised Pork Mix (Carnitas Mixtas) - 13.99
- Braised Pork Meat Only (Carnitas Pura Carne) - 13.99
- Pork Stomach (Buche) - 13.99
- Pork Skin (Cueritos) - 13.99
- Pork Rind (Chicharron) - 15.99
- Braised Pork Feet - 7
- Pickled Pig Feet - 7
- Whole Braised Chicken - 17
- Half Braised Chicken - 8.5
- Lamb Barbacoa - 16
- Lamb Taco - 3.75
- Lamb Broth (Consome) - 3
- Combo #1 - 29.59
- Combo #2 - 24.49
- Combo #3 - 14.49
- Party Tray for 15 People - 105.92
- Party Tray for 30 People - 200.85
- Party Tray for 50 People - 344.75
- Party Tray for 100 People - 689.5
- Rice (8 oz) - 2.99
- Beans (8 oz) - 2.99
- Salsa (8 oz) - 2.99
- Pickled Jalapeno (8 oz) - 2.99
- Pickled Habanero (8 oz) - 3.99
- Can Soda - 1.79
- Bottle Soda - 2.49
- Flavor Water (Aguas Frescas) - 1.99
- Bottled Water - 1.5