Carnitas Uruapan (again)

Thanks for stopping to read mmm-yoso!!!, a blog about food.  Cathy is writing today, while Kirk and His Missus are busy, elsewhere.

When I first started helping Kirk on this blog, my eighth post as well as this post in 2012, and a mention in 2015 along with a few interspersed mentions of Carnitas Uruapan have been irregularly mentioned.  The nearby location, quality of food and consistency over the years is comforting and writing about this family owned 30+ year institution seems unnecessary.  Being able to make it through Covid-19 is an attestation to the qualities mentioned.  It's time for an update. That's the "Drive Up" window; there is no speaker or place to order before getting to the window.  The entrance is just alongside that wall; it's small.
 Step inside, order, pay and find a seat.  Four booths and  three tables with chairs inside as well as tables outside and under the canopy.  Again, small.  
 During the waning down of Covid-19, we could eat inside, but the meal "meal for two" was served in a in a 'to go' container ($14.50).
 Rice, beans, one pound of carnitas (deep fried pork), warm corn tortillas.  Of course, cilantro, onion, tomatoes and limes are the perfect condiments.
 Now that things are back to "normal", the 'Carnitas for Two" is served on plates and just seems to taste better.
  My current favorite item which satisfies a craving is the Maggi Burrito ($8.50) (carnitas, chicharron, whole beans, guacamole and pico de Gallo).  The crunch of the chicharron with each bite of flavorful shredded pork and everything else (you can taste each ingredient; no one flavor overpowers the other) is so balanced and satisfying.
  Another order when I want something different is the #9, Enchiladas Suizas ($12.50)
 Chicken- lots of shredded chicken- wrapped in corn tortillas topped with Swiss cheese and a creamy green salsa (not the same green salsa as you get to go with a taco or burrito). 

More than a taco shop.
 When ordering, the final item-not to eat here, but 'to go' is always a 1/2 pound of chicharron ($4.50) which is cooked fresh.  Such a treat!

Carnitas Uruapan 4233 Spring Street La Mesa 91941 (858)328-3541 Website Open Daily 9-9

Comments

[kat]

everything sounded great and it is nice that they are still around.

[Soo]

The meal for 2 looks great!

[Cathy]

It's really good here, Kat.

The meal for two is a great way to eat carnitas, Soo.

[Loren]

Thank you for the recommendation. Swung by on Saturday and the Maggi burrito might be one of the best I've had in years. I absolutely loved it. They also do make surprisingly good pollo there too. Will definitely be back!

[Cathy]

A perfect blend of flavors and textures, Loren. I've seen it on the menu forever, but ignored because there is no explanation. One day, I asked, decided to try and now...it's my favorite!