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    Carnitas El Rey

    4.7 (550 reviews)
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    Closed • 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Combo de 2 Tacos with toppings
    Alyssa S.

    The carnitas are flavorful! We ordered a combo de 2 tacos. I ordered just carnitas (5/5) and my husband ordered mescladas (5/5). The combo came with a side of rice and beans. The service was great. They took our ordered and prepped our food promptly. The ambiance is a little loud. The cooks are chopping the carnitas right in front of you. So you hear a constant sound of the knife and cutting board. There is a self serve salsa bar with a variety of salsas, indoor dining and parking in the back. Overall great carnitas!

    Leeza D.

    When the name of the shop translates to carnitas King, this place better serve the best carnitas ever and I can tell you.... It does serve amazing carnitas. I ordered an individual taco and it was huge. I had carnitas meat, braised pork skins and belly and it was so delightfully moist and flavorful. The tortilla didn't look the best, but it was very homemade and fluffy. The salsa and pico de gallo provided the right amount of acid. Amazing experience. Good service. Indoor seating. Casual. Please come and create your own experience.

    Brandon L.

    I really liked the carnitas here!! They ran out of skin for the mixed carnitas, but the meat alone was surprisingly tender and still juicy. It's definitely better than any carnitas I've had in the Bay Area. They also LOAD the taco up with meat. I came in thinking that this was really pricey for two tacos, but these are way bigger than your average street taco. I can usually eat 12 street tacos, but 2 tacos here got me moderately full. Compared to Carnitas El Momo, it was slightly more bland. However, paired with the salsa, I didn't have much issues. I definitely suggest salting a bit more though. The staff was friendly. I'll definitely come back!

    Carnitas taco - pure joy!
    Nina R.

    6 years after we first tried this spot and 3 years after my first review of it, I'm still obsessed with this spot. The tacos are top notch, service is prompt and attentive, lines move quickly, tables are clean, and the food is a good value. You can't ask for anything more.

    Berta B.

    Best place to get carnitas! The service is always FANTASTIC!! Super friendly and family owned restaurants. I have only been to this location, but I'm super excited to see that they are opening a new location walking distance from my home!! The carnitas are always so flavorful, tender and fresh. Everything is so good! The tortillas are freshly made and huge! I love their green salsa, pico de gallo, rice and beans too. Their portions are very generous! My family have been coming to this location for years and we'll always be faithful customers. The restaurant is clean and the decor is cute! My mom is from Michoacán and I tell you that the food here is very authentic!

    Dank G.

    Cartitas taco. All meat. $5.60 If there's 1 reason to come to Oxnard- this would be it. Large. Tender. Flavorful. Chips were also excellent- crispy and think. Salsas are fresh. Red has a kick. Order. Grab it. Pay. Sit. Every one was very nice. Very clean. This is there thing. They own it and rule their domain.

    Melissa L.

    I was told that this is the Carnitas spot of all Carnitas spots in the 805. I had been eager to try this place for awhile now and finally had the chance to come in for an early lunch on a weekday. The restaurant itself is small, unassuming, and a real local treat. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant which made it easy to get in and out. The restaurant itself isn't too big and we were really in awe of how crowded it gets here, even for an early lunch on a weekday. So definitely come early so you don't have to wait in line too long and so you can grab a table. The layout is simple enough, order at the counter, they chop up the carnitas servings fresh and build your plate. Once done ordering you pay at the register and grab a seat. Pricing is average, a two taco combo plate with rice, beans, and a drink ran me about $15+. The portions are a really good size though, they don't skimp on the meat. Staff were friendly and kept the line moving, no issues. The carnitas are solid but I personally found them to be a tad overhyped. I don't cook a lot well but I prefer my carnitas over theirs here (and that's shocking to say). I think while they give a good portion of pork and it was juicy, there lacked any real seasoning or flavor to the meat. I also prefer a bit more of a crunchy skin. For carnitas tacos they were definitely good but not a place I'd rush right back too. Another good bite was the rice. Traditional Mexican rice it was moist and flavorful. The beans were average, not bad but not my preferred style but that's more a preference thing. Lastly I was a bit disappointed that the Jamaica drink wasn't freshly made, comes out of box soda stream thing in the back. Bummer. All in all the service was friendly and the atmosphere felt very family like and inviting. Good classic neighborhood vibes which I can appreciate. And clearly their carnitas are good to the general public, I just like mine with a little more seasoning and crunch. It's nice to have a spot to go to for some good carnitas tacos when I'm not in the mood to cook them myself. If your in downtown Oxnard it's definitely a staple taco spot to try out at least once.

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    superb carnitas. easy pick up. price is right. plentiful portions. highly recommend.

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    Do they have chicharrones?

    I mean... They have the pork to make them. Not sure if they have a fryer though. I haven't really asked.

    Do they serve burritos?

    No, but they sell large corn/four (contains both) tortillas on the side. Or you can get a taco by the piece. But no burritos in the sense of the word.

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    I never write reviews but today I feel like I have to as I am extremely disappointed. Though the…read morefood is delicious, the service I received today 08/15/2026 @4pm was terrible and unprofessional. I placed my second order from this place, and whoever the (male worker) was that I spoke with left a really bad taste in my mouth. I requested an additional red and green sauce as well as a side of raw onions and he proceeded to give me an ugly attitude/ tone of voice saying that it is an extra fee and that only this time he was going to honor it, yet the day prior I ordered the same thing and the women I spoke with (who was very kind and professional) said there was no problem. I'm not sure if he is the owner but treating your customers in such manner will not take you far in life! Please do better! _____________________________________________ Nunca escribo reseñas, pero hoy siento que debo hacerlo porque estoy extremadamente decepcionada. Aunque la comida es deliciosa, el servicio que recibí hoy 08/15/2026 a las 4 pm fue terrible y poco profesional. Hice mi segundo pedido en este lugar y el trabajador (hombre) con el que hablé me dejó un muy mal sabor de boca. Pedí salsa roja y verde adicional, además de una guarnición de cebolla cruda, y procedió a darme una actitud fea y un tono de voz grosero diciendo que tiene un costo extra y que solo por esta vez iba a aceptarlo. Sin embargo, el día anterior pedí lo mismo y la mujer con la que hablé, (que fue muy amable y profesional) me dijo que no había problema. No sé si ese hombre es el dueño, ¡pero tratar a los clientes de esa manera no te llevará lejos en la vida! ¡Por favor, háganlo mejor!

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