After searching Yelp for who has the best carnitas in the South Bay, it was clear that Zamora Bros was the place to try. They close at 8pm, we got there around 7:15pm. All the dining room chairs were put up, not sure if they were open, cleaning night, or just cleaning up early. But, we went in and were warmly welcomed. We ordered a variety of tacos,, carnitas, chicharrones, el pastor, and asada to go. Also got a couple kinds of chicharrones on the side. Carnitas did not disappoint! So flavorful and tender. What surprised me was their chicharrones tacos. These had the perfect ratio of crunch from the skin, meat, and a little fat all mixed into a taco. The pastor was a little on the spicy side, but still very good. The asada was okay, nothing special about that one, but this place's specialty is all about the pork. We will most definitely be back when the carnitas cravings hit us. read more

Craving carnitas? Look no further! The meat is fall-apart tender and packed with flavor, especially the cueritos - game changers! The chicharron was crunchy perfection, and bought extra to take home ! I devoured it with homemade red sauce . Arrived early on a Saturday, and everything was fresh off the stove. Sweet surprise: free hot chicharron as a warm welcome! Peaceful vibe, too - we ended up eating in. Definitely returning! read more

Zamora Bros - Plato de Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

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I came here as the smell of the carnitas drew me in and I was in the area. I got a few pieces to sample (3) total and a small salsa. There was a warmer with different items and food behind the counter. I didn't see any prices for the carnitas on their board or on the warmer. I had to ask the person there how it worded. You pick your own pieces....it came out to $30 for 1 piece of carnitas, 1 (accidentally got pig tongue) which was gross because it had a strong funky smell, and 1- small piece of buche. The buche and carnitas were okay. My thing is there were no prices on how much the pound was. I think they need to clearly mark you self serve and the prices for everything . Especially because they only had 1 employee doing it all it seemed. read more

Carnitas are fire!!! Don't buy anything else. Buy what they are known for. Everything else is not great.

Literally everything was more expensive than on the menu (posted behind the counter). I probably should have walked. We ordered a mere six items (a taco, a gordita, and for sopes) and got charged $37 -- about $10 more than expected. The food itself was adequate and a good portion but not special in any way. That, combined with the fact that we felt like they took advantage of us, made this an unsatisfying experience overall. At the posted price, this would have been an average value; at the price charged, it was poor. We will not be back and recommend that you go elsewhere. Regardless, caveat emptor! Free parking in their lot. read more

Zamora Bros - the inside of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

I went for lunch today and had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The only recommendation would be to fix and clean the restroom. read more

Honesty it's probably been like 10 years since I last step foot in this place I went in today. I remember it being really vibrant and full of love when you walk in. Food used to be really good. But my experience today was it bad you walk in the screens don't work anymore. It doesn't seem like they even have beverages available in their coolers and the burrito I ate was so bad. The Carnitas I ordered were really extremely dry. It felt like they had been there forever The beans and flavor. The rice tasted awful. Honestly, I would never step foot in this place again. What a shame.. read more

Deliciosas carnitas en todo Compton. El servicio y la experiencia es excelente. El restaurante esta muy limpio. Se los recomiendo a todos.

Outside kinda smelly ( maybe old pig blood? ‍). But carnitas are decent this place appears to take pride in making their carnitas and using every part of the pig . read more

Zamora Bros - Not sure what this is exactly, but I'm sure it's good I stuck to the carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

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I found this place while visiting one of my clients and the chicharrones were pretty good and almost as great as Northgate's Mexican grocery store. Still I highly recommend it read more

Dishonesty at it's best!!! My husband and I went on a Friday afternoon to try this place for the first time. The place was empty so we ate there. We ordered 2 burritos, 2 cans of Coke, a large guacamole, 1 pkg tortillas, 1 small piece of carnitas (size of my palm) to see how they compare to my regular spot :-) and 1 small piece of chicharon. The chef/cashier charged us $58.00. I asked to see the receipt, and he said he was out of paper. I advised him that he overcharged us and he told me he couldn't do anything about it because the boss wasn't there. Now it makes sense why he told us to pay when we were done eating. It's the dishonesty for me that we will never return to this establishment. read more

We have been going here religiously. Today we stopped by because they had been closed for a while, and we wanted our carnitas fix. Upon entering there was a weird smell, first thing that threw me off. My husband really wanted riñones and tripas, so he got them, I grabbed a small piece of chicharrón. When we got home to eat, the chicharrón was stale, and the riñones smelled HORRIBLE they were rotten(spoiled).My husband called the place and have yet to hear back from them. The lady did not give us a receipt because her machine was out of paper. read more

Great food the flavor was amazing will definitely go back!!!!to try other things on the menu!!!

This place used to be good . I just went and got over charge for 1.5 lbs of carnitas . They charge me 47.99 and the receipt they give you is nothing . Just the charge with no other details or explanation of what was charge . The pound was 15.99 and they over charge me . read more

The service was great but neither the freshly made carnitas nor the habanero salsa had flavor. How do they have more than one restaurant is a mystery to me. read more

I used to love this place, great tasty food, friendly staff. What happened? No more handmade tortillas , burned meat (pics attached) no salsa for the tacos and you the cashiers unfriendly when you asked for salsa and napkins. Today I ordered tacos with cold tortillas and burned meat. Seriously? Idk what happened to the old staff but the owners Seriously need to be checking for quality control. Gave them multiple opportunities read more

Zamora Bros - Taco de asada burned meat - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

Everything here is tasty. Really good prices and the pork rinds are just the best. They even had side dishes and dips for sale and they're all fresh. read more

Zamora Bros - Pork rind. - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

***OJO*** Be careful when they charge you!! I've been coming to this place for years and today I actually paid attention when they weight your carnitas!! First of all the lady was taking a long time but understandable when it's just one lady so I closed my carnitas in it's foil and was like oh let me set it on the scale playing around it was on $12.99 the lb and total amount said $3.68 we really didn't have to much literally like 2 small pieces and when she waited it she waited it with the tray and it was like $13 something and she took it off real quick and than starting moving numbers on the scale Segun Ella lol and still put it at $12.99 the same it was and took off the tray and ended up being $11.04 so from $3.68 it went up to $11.04? Yea me and my husband seen it all infront of us lol but honestly we just won't be back and that's it why cause a Scene and the only reason I'm writing this review is so ppl can be aware. read more

This place use to be amazing! Idk what happened but the last few times I've gone it's awful.. ALL OF IT! Food is awful as is the service.. my whole family and we're loyal to this place for years.. I guess back to 5 puntos it is.. read more

Fui a este lugar con la esperanza de comprar Quálidad. The worse I've ever had. There were several signs. First time there I was clueless in what to do - I stand in line and cashier just stares without "welcoming me" or even offering to help. I had no idea you grab yourself ... I grabbed about 1 1/2 and I get home to warm up - when I took out the carnitas and chicharrón it had a weird smell. They either cooked in old oil or they were stale (rancias). We ate them for breakfast but I wasn't convinced so I ate 1/2 a taco. That night we were sick up until the next day (chorro lol) After we got sick my husband who previously worked in a meat market ... said "they were old and not good" but didn't want to tell me since he saw my effort in getting him some food. The only nice thing was when I crossed over to the bread section not sure if he was the owner but he was nice and mentioned the breads and the types of bolillos they had. Sorry but never again will I visit this establishment. The good reviews it has to be friends or family there us absolutely no way these cold, old, stale carnitas would even get three stars. Or it's just people that settle with mediocre food. read more

After a long time my family and I won't be back They make their Fortas with a really small bolillo. After I call them they say they are not required to tell you of any changes and that they will make all dishes smaller and they don't have to tell you about it. I'm sad but I work for my money and I won't be back read more

Great place for your carnitas fix. You get to pick the pieces you want to eat with a pair of Tongs. Don't forget the rice n beans n salsa . Yummy !! Definitely coming back here read more

Good carnitas best service with all the ladies working here answering all questions. First time here. Will definitely be back

Ordered buches and was very disappointed. They seemed old, dry and not fresh at all. They were probably from a day day before. I do not recommend this place at all. First anf last time I comr to this place. read more

Zamora Bros - Dry and old Buches. - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

It's my first time here in the area and at this place and it was amazing! Had 2 lengua tacks & 2 pastor and it was great!! I love the setup and how there's a panadería as well. I plan on coming back to try more of their dishes read more

Food is OK, I saw many reviews saying this was the best place in town for carnitas however I find them same as other places, I saw on their Facebook page that they also have "cueritos" but couldn't find any on my torta or taco that I ordered (I specifically asked to include cueritos). The also have chicharrón and other kind of tacos (asada for example), I saw that they sell chicharrón prensado and the plus is that in same spot you have a panadería. read more

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What a disappointment this place has potential,Too bad the food wasn't up to par.... Someone burnt the chicharones and the bullshit taste like smoke bad experience service was good overall read more

What can I say the staff the fresh food the owner Norma nothing but the best thank you for years of service to me and my people.

This place is a constant disappointment. I tend to come back with the hopes that the troubles I experience are rare and isolated. But no, that is not the case. The service is lousy. The food is even worse. Wait I take that back, if you want carnitas, they can make you a good taco or simply buy it by the lb. However, there attempts to add to the menu is a complete failure. They have this picture right when you walk up to the counter for carne asada fries w/ guacamole and cheese. What I ultimately got, was a joke. I asked if the asada nacho comes w/ beans and she said no. OK, so I ordered a SIDE of beans. Instead she had them add the whole unfriend beans to the nachos. I asked why were whole beans. The response..."because these are the types of beans used on nachos". No! Not true. Anyways the remakes came out worse. See pics. The fries and meat tasted old and reheated! I was suppose to have cheese and guacamole. Neither were included. I called and was told that I could come back early the next day if I wanted to speak w/ management. I told them I was going to post these pics and I was told...go ahead, I recorded this call anyways. Great way to keep your customers happy! By the way...the little cups of onion is suppose to be some sort of pico de gallo. What a joke! read more

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Im pleased to be first review, i drove by in morning, i got tenden on by a real nice and friendly cashier, when i asked her about getting a taste of carnitas, she went above and beyond, she gave me a tour and. I GOT TO TASTE all of it. DELICIOUS carnitas, bomb buche and the cueritos my god the cueritos... plus The staff is cool, got to meet Don Carlos (the man behind the carnitas), and the friendly cashier (didn't get her name) theres good music playing, the place is super clean in and out. I will definitely be back! Finally!!! Compton got a cool spot for Good Carnitas!!! read more

Zamora Bros - Bomb! Tacos de cárnitas y cueritos Bomb!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

5 stars well deserved, everything smells delicious . The service is great . Will definitely be coming back !

The Best Carnitas in Compton everything so fresh. I've been coming here for years never disappointed . read more

Zamora Bros - Carnitas plate and taco de chicharon - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

Where do I begin? Usually places like this have authentic great Mexican food. Not the case. After charging me more than menu price and not printing me a receipt. The basic order of 4 tacos took almost 30 minutes. Mind you, customers were coming and going. After what seemed like forever, I got my bag and headed to car. Upon checking my order at the car, I found it was the wrong order. After the correct order I wouldn't have been disturbed if the food was good. It wasn't! Never again read more

Be careful when you pay at this restaurant because they charged me twice ($51) for my order. It's been like 3 months and they have not returned my money. I am probably going to have to place a claim on my credit card to have them retrieve my money. The customer service has been rude now that they don't want to return my money. They are treating me like I am the thief. They are interrogating me and making remarks as if they think I am lying. They asked me to take a statement of the double charge and now they say it was never received. read more

I've been coming to the more Brothers in Compton since the first day it opened up and it has wonderful food but lately I've noticed that the employees don't speak English. I went in today and the young lady at the register took the person behind me because she doesn't speak English this community is diverse it seems as though they're only catering to the Hispanics. Shame on them read more

Super place, tacos are huge and god is prepared fresh and great portions. Tacos are big and meaty, Menudo is super good, the Pozole is good! They sell really goos Asada salsa, and the carnitas are really good. read more

Been looking for legit carnitas place for quite sometime, used to go to el Tio on Long Beach blvd, but they close at random hours. Finally decided to give this place a try and to be honest I'm glad I did. Fresh chicharrones nice and crunchy, the carnitas tender, costillas plenty to go around, trompa, buche etc freshly cooked. I like that you can choose your own product before either eating on location or taking your order to go. Bought the 2lb set it's allot of food can easily feed six people no problem, beans and rice tasted really good the salsas great flavor, you can ask to sample any salsa to choose your favorite. I'm definitely returning, place just earned another customer. Keep up the good work guys products speak for themselves. read more

The food is good and authentic.. they always have Mole and it's delicious.. it's a small place but better than Denny's!!!

The carnitas at this place are really good but it was the cueritos on hand made tortillas that really won me over. Also, I was so happy to find sugar free and low sugar pan dulce at the bakery and the friendly service was great! I will be returning soon! read more

Pork Heaven!!! Hot and Fresh Pork Carnitas! Recien sacadas del cazo y con tortillas hechas a mano. They hand U a tray and tongs so U can help Urself just like latin bakeries! Zamora Bros where have U been all my life??!!! read more

Zamora Bros - Hot and Fresh Pork Carnitas with some ribs! - Mexican Near Me - Compton, California

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