Carnitas Don Jose
Mexican Restaurant

Carnitas Don Jose

Calz. Defensores de Baja California 13, Buena Vista, Defensores de, 22350 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico • $100 to $200 • +52 664 339 3740

Business Info

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Breakfast

Accessibility

  • No Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • No Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Cash-only

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Parking

About Carnitas Don Jose

Carnitas Don Jose is a dining venue located in Tijuana, Baja California, offering a dedicated space centered around its signature carnitas tradition. Situated at Calz. Defensores de Baja California 13, Buena Vista, Defensores de, the restaurant provides a local dining option for guests looking for Mexican cuisine in the area. The menu focus highlights carnitas, a well-known Mexican preparation featuring slow-cooked pork traditionally enjoyed for its rich flavors and versatile serving styles. Carnitas Don Jose presents a straightforward culinary experience built around this specialty, with its name reflecting the restaurant’s emphasis on this classic dish. Located in Tijuana, the venue serves residents and visitors seeking authentic Mexican food options in a convenient neighborhood setting. For inquiries or additional details, guests can contact the restaurant at +52 664 339 3740. With its focused identity and connection to traditional carnitas, Carnitas Don Jose represents a dining destination dedicated to showcasing a familiar and popular element of Mexican cuisine.

Guest Experiences

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J R.

This is the definition of a good whole in the wall establishment. The decor leaves a bit to be desired but it's not about that and it serves its purpose to deliver good food. The service is always good and attentive, the quality and taste is really good, won't say it's the best carnitas in TJ but it's damn good. The value is amazing and you get a really good amount of food. Always satisfied when eating here. Would recommend especially in supporting a small neighborhood business such as this.

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Ana Manjarrez

I Was in the area and decided to stop by. The gentleman/owner was very welcoming. I ordered to dine in. He offered una orden which included carnitas, cueritos and buche. Along with beans, hand made tortilla, salsa and your choice of drink. The food was more than I expected. Warm, savory, fresh and delicious all for $8.00 Definitely will come back with family.

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Cubin

Best carnitas in Tijuana. Been coming here almost my whole life. 50 years. The guys here are the best. They' have been here forever. I love the orden to eat there. Con las carnitas, el cuerito, buche and costillas. My favorite. Y el chicharon. Las tortillas, frijoles y la salsa con verduras. I take all my Family and friends there from East Los Angeles. Real reasonable price. But go early cuz they do run out. Saludos a mis amigos. Y mil bendiciones

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Dan Tello

No wonder a lot of people say this is the best place to have Carnitas in Tijuana, clean and tasty carnitas it’s a small modest place, but the taste is big! I finally got to taste this manjar. I had a media orden with a coca de vidrio and It was great for breakfast.

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Michael

Tijuana's best carnitas by far. Classic hole in the wall but quality of food is outstanding. This isn't a place for bells and whistles but if it's genuine excellent carnitas with all the traditional trimmings you want, this is definitely the place.

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Wutzy Briseño

Absolutely the best carnitas on the WHOLE west coast. I've been eating here since I can remember been over 4O years. And the food is .. all I can say is amazeballs!!! It is small and quaint compared to the higher priced places but so worth it and you'll thank me!!

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