Carnitas
$13.99Traditional slow-cooked Michoacán-style pork carnitas, tender on the inside with a golden crispy exterior, sold by the pound.
1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608
1726 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
1664 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
730 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607
2105 S Jefferson St Ste A, Chicago, IL 60616
1401 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Guests can tailor their by-the-pound carnitas order to their preference, choosing between maciza (lean pork shoulder meat), cuerito (tender pork skin), costilla (ribs), or a mixed combination served alongside warm corn tortillas, salsas, and fresh lime.
Carnitas Don Pedro features several rotated specials: Chicharron De Lonja (thick-cut pork belly) is served on Wednesdays and Fridays, while Barbacoa De Res, Birria De Chivo, and Menudo (available in 32oz to 128oz tubs) are weekend exclusives served Friday through Sunday.
Ordering by the pound ($13.99/lb for carnitas) is designed for family-style sharing. A half-pound to a pound easily feeds 1–2 people and typically comes packed with warm corn tortillas, diced onions, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and house salsas.
Yes. Nearly all meat dishes (carnitas, barbacoa, birria) and traditional corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free. For vegetarian diners, options include the Ensalada De Nopales (cactus salad tossed with tomatoes and lime), Guacamole ($4.99), Mexican rice (Arroz), and refried beans (Frijoles).
Yes, the restaurant specializes in large-scale takeout options for weekend soups. Menudo can be purchased in 32oz ($9.99), 64oz ($15.99), and massive 128oz ($29.99) containers, making it ideal for home gatherings or weekend celebrations.