Top Carnitas Tacos dishes in Oakland

Braised and crisped pork that holds up well in a tortilla without turning soggy — a solid order

Slow-cooked pulled pork with crispy edges, bright with lime and salsa verde

Pork braised until tender then crisped, available as a reliable non-al-pastor option with classic taqueria execution

Braised pork with crispy edges — another reliable order at traditional taquerias in this part of Oakland

Slow-cooked pork with crispy caramelized edges, served on a fresh corn tortilla with cilantro and onion

Slow-braised pork from the Michoacán tradition — tender, crispy-edged, served on doubled corn tortillas with onion and cilantro

Slow-rendered pork with crispy bits and soft interior, solid on its own but especially good with the house salsa verde

Slow-cooked pork with crispy bits and rich, lard-forward depth — simple and satisfying

Crispy-edged slow-cooked pork piled onto a double corn tortilla with onion and cilantro — clean, classic execution

Slow-braised pork with the right balance of crispy exterior and tender interior, served simply with onion and cilantro

Slow-fried pork with crispy edges and soft interior — a solid secondary option when birria sells out

Slow-cooked pork with crispy edges and tender interior — a taqueria staple done with care