Carnitas Uruapan
- Neighborhood: Little Tuscany
- 1725 W. 18th St.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-226-2654
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Pigs dominate the decor of this no-frills Pilsen spot specializing in Michoacan-style carnitas. Fried pig skin is housed in a glass case up front, and you'll usually find a friendly employee standing behind the counter ready to scoop out platefuls of the shredded pork, traditionally simmered in lard until it practically falls apart on its own. Most customers order a pound or two to go, plus tortillas and sauce, to make a meal at home. Ask enough questions and you'll get a sample.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 18th and Paulina Streets
- Parking:
- Metered
- Public Transportation:
- Pink Line "L" stop: 18th; CTA bus: Ashland-9
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Thursday; closed Friday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Specialties:
- Carnitas
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 25-30
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"FIRST OF ALL THIS PLACE..."
By ORLANDO SANCEN from CHICAGO, IL, January 10, 2004
FIRST OF ALL THIS PLACE IS A FEEL AT HOME FOR A LATINO LIKE MYSELF, THE PLACE IS WARM, SERVICE IS STUPENDOUS THE SERVICE IS A FEELIONG OF WARMNESS ...
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