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/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, atkins, clean-eating, south-beach, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, carnivore, volumetrics, aip, detox, low-fodmap, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Taco - $3.49: Tortilla and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Platter - $14.99: Rice, beans, and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Burrito - $9.99: Rice, beans, choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Super Burrito - $12.99: Rice, beans, choice of meat, sour cream, cheese, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Quesadilla - $7.99: Flour tortilla and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Quesadilla with Meat - $9.99: Flour tortilla, cheese, and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Braised Pork Mix (Carnitas Mixtas) - $13.99: Mixed braised pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Braised Pork Meat Only (Carnitas Pura Carne) - $13.99: Pure braised pork meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pork Stomach (Buche) - $13.99: Braised pork stomach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pork Skin (Cueritos) - $13.99: Braised pork skin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pork Rind (Chicharron) - $15.99: Fried pork rinds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Braised Pork Feet - $7: Braised pork feet per piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Pickled Pig Feet - $7: Pig feet in vinegar per piece Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Whole Braised Chicken - $17: Whole chicken cooked carnitas style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Half Braised Chicken - $8.5: Half chicken cooked carnitas style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Barbacoa - $16: Lamb cooked Mexican style per pound Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lamb Taco - $3.75: Taco with lamb barbacoa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Broth (Consome) - $3: Traditional lamb broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Combo #1 - $29.59: 1.5 lbs carnitas, 16oz rice, 16oz beans, 18 corn tortillas, 2 liter soda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Party Tray for 15 People - $105.92: 8 lbs carnitas, 1/2 small tray rice, 1/2 small tray beans, 16oz salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Party Tray for 30 People - $200.85: 15 lbs carnitas, small tray rice, small tray beans, two 16oz salsas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Party Tray for 50 People - $344.75: 25 lbs carnitas, big tray rice, big tray beans, two 32oz salsas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Party Tray for 100 People - $689.5: 50 lbs carnitas, two big trays rice, two big trays beans, three 32oz salsas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Rice (8 oz) - $2.99: Mexican style rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Beans (8 oz) - $2.99: Refried or pot beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Salsa (8 oz) - $2.99: House made salsa
- Pickled Jalapeno (8 oz) - $2.99: Spicy pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Pickled Habanero (8 oz) - $3.99: Very hot pickled habaneros Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol
- Can Soda - $1.79: Assorted canned soft drinks
- Bottle Soda - $2.49: Assorted bottled soft drinks
- Flavor Water (Aguas Frescas) - $1.99: Traditional Mexican fruit waters
- Bottled Water - $1.5: Purified drinking water