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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, carnivore, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, aip, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- 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. 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
- Carnitas Especial: 1/2 lb of Carnitas, 1 Crispy Taco, Pork Cracklings, Beans, and 12 oz Fresh Fruit Water. Available Monday-Friday. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Menudo: Spicy beef tripe stew served with onion, red pepper, oregano and lime. Available Saturday and Sunday. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Potato Crispy Taco: Crispy Tacos with a potato filling. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pork Brain Crispy Taco: Crispy Tacos with spicy pork brain, onion and jalapeño. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chorizo Crispy Taco: Crispy Tacos with a potato and chorizo filling. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Botana Uruapan: 3 Crispy Tacos of your choice and a side of Pork Cracklings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicharrones: Crispy Pork Skin Cracklings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicharron Guisado: Pork cracklings served in a mildly spicy jalapeño, tomato, and tomatillo salsa. Available Saturday and Sunday. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Guacamole: Mexican Avocados, Onion, Cilantro, Lime and Serrano Pepper
- Refried Beans: Home Style Refried Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Canned Soft Drinks
- Bottled Mexican Soft Drinks: Jarritos, Squirt, Sidral Mundet, Topo-Chico, and Sangria Señorial
- 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
- Gourmet Popsicle: Gansito Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Popsicle: Nescafé Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Popsicle: Avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Popsicle: Vanilla with Quince Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Gourmet Popsicle: Cajeta: Filled with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Popsicle: Mazapán Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gourmet Popsicle: Gazpacho Moreliano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Gourmet Popsicle: Mangonada Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol