Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant – Mexican
The air at Carnitas Uruapan is thick with the savory, golden aroma of slow-simmered pork, drawing diners into a bustling space where the rich culinary traditions of Michoacán come to life. Golden-brown carnitas and crackling chicharrones take center stage, complemented by the satisfying crunch of specialty tacos and the deep, comforting warmth of traditional menudo. Every plate is a vibrant celebration of heritage, offering a soulful dining experience that honors the art of the copper kettle and the joy of authentic Mexican flavors.
2813, West 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60632 +17734247617 http://www.carnitasuruapanchi.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Pork Carnitas: Chunks of pork slow cooked for over 2 hours until golden and crisp on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Especial: 1/2 lb of Carnitas, 1 Crispy Taco, Pork Cracklings, Beans, and 12 oz Fresh Fruit Water. Available Monday-Friday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo: Spicy beef tripe stew served with onion, red pepper, oregano and lime. Available Saturday and Sunday. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Potato Crispy Taco: Crispy Tacos with a potato filling. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Brain Crispy Taco: Crispy Tacos with spicy pork brain, onion and jalapeño. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Crispy Taco: Crispy Tacos with a potato and chorizo filling. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botana Uruapan: 3 Crispy Tacos of your choice and a side of Pork Cracklings. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Sides
- Chicharrones: Crispy Pork Skin Cracklings Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron Guisado: Pork cracklings served in a mildly spicy jalapeño, tomato, and tomatillo salsa. Available Saturday and Sunday. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole: Mexican Avocados, Onion, Cilantro, Lime and Serrano Pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans: Home Style Refried Beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Canned Soft Drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Mexican Soft Drinks: Jarritos, Squirt, Sidral Mundet, Topo-Chico, and Sangria Señorial Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coca-Cola
- Coffee: Back of the Yards Coffee CO. Rancho Nueva Independencia, Chiapas, Mexico
- Café de Olla: Traditional Mexican coffee brewed with cinnamon, Mexican spices and piloncillo
- Horchata: Rice-based fresh water
- Jamaica: Hibiscus fresh water
Desserts
- Gourmet Popsicle: Gansito Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gourmet Popsicle: Nescafé Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gourmet Popsicle: Avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gourmet Popsicle: Vanilla with Quince Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gourmet Popsicle: Cajeta: Filled with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Popsicle: Mazapán Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gourmet Popsicle: Gazpacho Moreliano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Gourmet Popsicle: Mangonada Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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