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Carnitas Don Raul

4.7 (237 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Renee J.

This was my first visit to Carnitas Don Raul and I was so impressed. Let's start with the food. Everything is so delicious. The meat is so tender, and the portions are very generous. They are well staffed and the employees keep the line moving and the food and drinks flowing. When I was there, it was pretty busy, but they were turning tables around well in order to service everybody the drinks are so good. They have all kinds of tequila to choose from as well. This business that opened a brick and mortar after having a food truck is a must try.

Sylvia A.

First time visiting Carnitas Don Raul & I was truly impressive. All of the food was fresh and delicious. The carnitas were cooked to perfection and full of flavor, the tacos were generously portioned. The quesadilla was my absolute favorite, and the aguas frescas were so refreshing. Also, don't forget to start with their chips and guacamole. This restaurant is highly recommended, & conveniently located near the Pearl. If you haven't had a chance to try it yet, it's definitely worth a visit. Great prices & Generous portions. Staff was friendly and the restaurant looked extremely clean.

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Christina L.

Carnitas Lovers, Rejoice! This is a dream come true for pork enthusiasts. Choose your favorite cut of pork, and it comes with 10 warm corn tortillas and full access to the salsa bar. Feeling thirsty? Wash it down with your choice of aguas frescas, bottled sodas, or an adult beverage! This place gets busy and the service is fast!

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Kyla S.

We love Carnitas Don Raul! This is our first time coming to the brick and mortar, and we were not let down at all! I highly recommend everyone try Carnitas Don Raul if you love real authentic Carnitas! Customer service is excellent and they are always willing to explain the menu! The beans and chips were perfect! The guacamole is fresh and beautifully made! The tables were clean, and there was plenty of seating inside! We will definitely be back.

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Briana E.

5 Stars Carnitas Don Raul does NOT miss! The pork is insanely juicy and full of rich flavor. The quesadillas are nothing like what you'd expect--in the best way possible. The salsas? Absolutely bursting with flavor, adding the perfect kick. And don't even get me started on the tacos and the good ass torta--straight-up delicious! If you love authentic carnitas, this spot is a must-visit. And let's not forget about the Agua Fresca. THE BEST IN TOWN.

Juliett D.

Food was so good I forgot to take a picture! This is a very authentic Mexican restaurant. They also have a great happy hour!

The perfect lunch with momma (flautas & Quesadilla Moreliana)
Milli M.

So bomb! I brought my mom to lunch and I'm so glad I did. We got 2 of the pepino drinks, very refreshing and we shared an order of the flautas and the quesadilla Moreliana it was all so amazing, the mixed meats in the quesadilla was out of this world! I loved their salsa bar, those onions and jalapeños were on point. I will definitely be returning.

One taco de carnitas.
Steven R.

Delicious. One taco is enough but you might want two anyway. I love a place that specializes in one thing and Don Raul does Carnitas the best. I also love that you can specify the cut here as I like it lean. Very clean, modern and simple space. Nice barra de salsas. No need to go anywhere else for my carnitas cravings. I'm a fan.

Liz A.

If seen this place as a food truck and saw it on Taco Chronicles(Netflix) but never tried it. Finally made it to the brick n mortar and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent. The hostess made recommendations and helped us choose our food. We ordered a pound of pork our choice. It was amazing!!!! So tender and delicious. The tortillas were nice and hot and the salsas and condiments were so good. The staff was so nice and accommodating and the place was quaint and chill. 5 STARS

Quesadilla Moreliana
Maddie B.

If you're in the mood for some good Mexican food, specifically quesadillas, tacos, or tortas, this is the place. Specializing in pork, this place does it well. I got the quesidilla moreliana with a mix of pork cuts. It came with also quac, and onions, cilantro and salsa that you can add. Everything was delicious. A little bit messy and difficult to eat, but that's bound to happen with a dish like this. The only critique I have would be the pork being a bit salty for my liking. Otherwise everything was great. This place is an order at the counter and take a sit wherever you like type of place. There's a good amount of seating. Parking is a bit limited however.

Pork flautas and guacamole. Perfection!
Vero T.

We follow this restaurant on Instagram and saw that they were offering flautas. We had eaten here before and loved all their carnitas. We thought that they closed at 8:00 but they close at 7:00. We got there at 6:40 and thought they were not going to let us in but they welcomed us in and let us order. We ordered the carnitas flautas and guacamole and totopos (chips). It's the best guacamole I've ever tasted and the chips were done perfectly. While we waited for our flautas the music was good and the ambiance was simple and clean. The flautas were so delicious, perfectly crispy and full of flavor. We were so impressed with the food and can't wait to go back and try other menu items.

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Emily G.

Holy crap this place is insane. I am a huge carnitas lover and I have only been to one other place here in sa that has good carnitas, but this has got to be my new favorite. Plus, lucky for me this spot is just down the road from my apartment. If you're ever in the downtown/pearl area you have to check this spot out. I ordered the torta moreliana w carnitas and the crispy quesadilla moreliana w carnitas as well. One thing I liked about this place is that they asked me if I would prefer lean meat or not which I appreciated because I do prefer my carnitas on the leaner side. Mann, let me tell you both of those food items were incredible. There were so many different flavors that explode in your mouth when you take that first bite of the torta and the meat was seasoned perfectly, and had the perfect amount of flavor not too salty. I tried both salsas red and green and I but i almost always prefer green. Both salsas were good and had a nice kick but were not overly spicy. Service was great I was in and out fairly quickly. I just wish there was a bit more parking however it was not an issue I found a spot on the street.

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Carree W.

I had the quesadilla moreliana and it was my first time having it and it was sooo good! I really enjoyed it with their red salsa. They only serve pork but I like pork so it wasn't a big deal. I purchased horchata and yum! Service was great and fast. The place was nice and clean! I will definitely go back! Highly recommend!

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This best carnitas I have found in all of San Antonio. I love how fresh the food is every single time!

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