What can I eat at Carnitas El Rincón on a dairy-free diet?

Beans (8 oz), Lamb Broth (Consome) and Rice (8 oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.

Does Carnitas El Rincón have vegan options?

Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beans (8 oz) and Rice (8 oz).

Is Carnitas El Rincón gluten-free?

12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.

What is the highest-protein dish at Carnitas El Rincón?

Quesadilla with Meat, at roughly 79.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

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, 95112 https://carnitaselrincon.com/

Cuisine: Mexican

Price range: $$$

Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free

Diet fit at Carnitas El Rincón

Dairy-Free at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (8 oz), Lamb Broth (Consome) and Rice (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Gluten-Free at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Broth (Consome), Braised Pork Feet and Pickled Pig Feet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Halal at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (8 oz), Rice (8 oz) and Regular Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

High-Protein at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Taco, Braised Pork Feet and Combo #2. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Keto at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Braised Pork Feet and Whole Braised Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Low-Carb at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Braised Pork Feet, Salsa (8 oz) and Whole Braised Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Nut-Free at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Braised Pork Feet and Whole Braised Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegan at Carnitas El Rincón

Carnitas El Rincón in San Jose has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (8 oz), Rice (8 oz) and Pickled Habanero (8 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.

What to order at Carnitas El Rincón

Dish	Net carbs	Protein
Quesadilla with Meat	10.7 g	79.7 g
Combo #2	0 g	59.1 g
Combo #3	0 g	59.1 g
Combo #1	83.4 g	47.8 g
Super Burrito	81.5 g	44.1 g
Lamb Barbacoa	55.5 g	38.5 g
Regular Burrito	61.5 g	36.4 g
Salsa (8 oz)	12 g	27.6 g
Lamb Taco	3.2 g	15.1 g
Whole Braised Chicken	0 g	14.1 g
Braised Pork Feet	0.4 g	10.4 g
Regular Quesadilla	17.2 g	8.5 g

Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.

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Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Regular Quesadilla - $7.99: Flour tortilla and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadilla with Meat - $9.99: Flour tortilla, cheese, and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch

Meat by the Pound

Braised Pork Mix (Carnitas Mixtas) - $13.99: Mixed braised pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Braised Pork Meat Only (Carnitas Pura Carne) - $13.99: Pure braised pork meat Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Stomach (Buche) - $13.99: Braised pork stomach Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Skin (Cueritos) - $13.99: Braised pork skin Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork Rind (Chicharron) - $15.99: Fried pork rinds Available at: dinner, lunch

Specialty Items

Braised Pork Feet - $7: Braised pork feet per piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pickled Pig Feet - $7: Pig feet in vinegar per piece Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Weekends Only

Whole Braised Chicken - $17: Whole chicken cooked carnitas style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Half Braised Chicken - $8.5: Half chicken cooked carnitas style Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Barbacoa - $16: Lamb cooked Mexican style per pound Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Taco - $3.75: Taco with lamb barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Broth (Consome) - $3: Traditional lamb broth Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Combos and Party Trays

Combo #1 - $29.59: 1.5 lbs carnitas, 16oz rice, 16oz beans, 18 corn tortillas, 2 liter soda Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Combo #2 - $24.49: 1 lb carnitas, 8oz rice, 8oz beans, 12 corn tortillas, 2 sodas (12oz) or 2 flavor waters (16oz) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Combo #3 - $14.49: 0.5 lb carnitas, 8oz rice, 8oz beans, 6 corn tortillas, 1 soda (12oz) or 1 flavor water (16oz) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Tray for 15 People - $105.92: 8 lbs carnitas, 1/2 small tray rice, 1/2 small tray beans, 16oz salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Tray for 30 People - $200.85: 15 lbs carnitas, small tray rice, small tray beans, two 16oz salsas Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Tray for 50 People - $344.75: 25 lbs carnitas, big tray rice, big tray beans, two 32oz salsas Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Tray for 100 People - $689.5: 50 lbs carnitas, two big trays rice, two big trays beans, three 32oz salsas Available at: dinner, lunch

Sides

Rice (8 oz) - $2.99: Mexican style rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beans (8 oz) - $2.99: Refried or pot beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salsa (8 oz) - $2.99: House made salsa Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Pickled Jalapeno (8 oz) - $2.99: Spicy pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pickled Habanero (8 oz) - $3.99: Very hot pickled habaneros Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Beverages

Can Soda - $1.79: Assorted canned soft drinks
Bottle Soda - $2.49: Assorted bottled soft drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Flavor Water (Aguas Frescas) - $1.99: Traditional Mexican fruit waters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Bottled Water - $1.5: Purified drinking water

Frequently Asked Questions about Carnitas El Rincón

Is Carnitas El Rincón dairy-free-friendly?: Yes. Carnitas El Rincón has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (8 oz), Lamb Broth (Consome) and Rice (8 oz).
What can I eat at Carnitas El Rincón on a dairy-free diet?: Beans (8 oz), Lamb Broth (Consome) and Rice (8 oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
Does Carnitas El Rincón have vegan options?: Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beans (8 oz) and Rice (8 oz).
Is Carnitas El Rincón gluten-free?: 12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
What is the highest-protein dish at Carnitas El Rincón?: Quesadilla with Meat, at roughly 79.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

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