Beto’s Carnitas & Guisados

Beta's Carnitas & Guisados is a Mexican eatery, squeezed into a slender cozy space on Clinton Street. the space is deceptively small, but there is a bright seating area in the back if you decide to dine there. the vibe is casual, upbeat, and friendly. the menu is concise with the focus being on guisados. these braised slow-cooked stews of sorts fill the entrance area with a delicious aroma as you walk in...not over-powering, but enough of a savory scent to tell you that you made the right choice by walking in. there are a variety of guisados from the carnitas to a couple chicken ones to a chicharron en salsa and a chambarete morita (beef)…which are all served in tacos, respectively. there is also carnitas torta option, which is what i ordered. the torta is filled with a generous helping of carnitas; pickled onions; and thin avocado slices sandwiched between a sliced toasted buttered bolilos (a soft crusty Mexican roll) from Don Perreas--may have missed a sandwich ingredient or two. the torta is a feast for the senses from smell to sight to touch to taste...the carnitas is a mix of seasoned tender pieces of pork that has the right amount of savory protein-ness and fattiness topped with the crunchiness of chicharrones. the avocados adds another kinda layer of richness by way of smooth creaminess—green gold, indeed. the pickled onions gives a tangy bright flavor to cut through all the richness of the meats and avocado. while the carnitas is the star of the sandwich, the bread is so good—soft and airy insides with a crust that is firm like you'd expect in a roll. hat tip to the bread for also soaking up the flavors and still holding the sandwich all together. the favors and textures come together complement one another in each bite. the sandwich has the right amount of messiness without being messy that needs a lid of napkins…meaning this sandwich is meant to be eaten casually with your hands as it is not pretentious. this torta is what comfort food should be: full of flavorful savory calories with soul. spoke with the owner-operator or one of them...very approachable and friendly as i had some q's about some of the menu items. got the answers i needed which guided me to the torta and that worked out well! Beta's Carnitas & Guisados just opened, but already is a wonderful addition to the eatery-filled blocks of Clinton Street. look forward to trying the tacos here at some point, but don't sleep on its torta...it is excellent--for real!

Amazing food in a LES hole in the wall! Their tortillas are fresh and (I think?!) made in house. I have never loved a mushroom like I loved the mushrooms in their hongos taco.

Mouth watering tacos, scratch made from premium ingredients. It doesn’t get better than this. I can’t believe the value for the quality they are providing. This place is a Gem. Can’t wait to go back!!

I was walking by the restaurant and as I was walking I looked towards the restaurant, I saw one of the owners smiling and waving. Such kind gesture got my curiosity, so I walked in, and I was happy I did go in. I was welcomed in by the Wife and Husband duo running this new place. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, the service is helpful and kind, and the food is reasonably priced, filling, and packed with flavor. This is a restaurant that truly has the perfect formula to be a hidden Gem in the community. I can’t wait to be back and try the rest of the menu, thank you!

Just found a taco spot in NYC that might ruin all other tacos for me. First off, the tortillas deserve their own round of applause. Somehow soft, flavorful, and strong enough to hold everything together without falling apart — a true tortilla miracle. The meats? Perfectly seasoned and ridiculously tender. Every bite made me stop and say “okay… wow.” But let’s talk about the real star: the gorditas. Crispy on the outside, warm and packed with flavor on the inside. Honestly, I could’ve eaten about six of them and not even felt bad about it. If you like tacos even a little bit, this spot is a must try. Go now before the secret gets out… because I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s a line out the door soon.

Just tried Beto’s Carnitas, a new taco spot in NYC, and wow… the tortillas alone are worth the visit. They taste like someone’s abuela woke up at sunrise, pressed the masa by hand, and put them straight on the comal just for you. Warm, soft, and full of that real corn flavor you rarely find. The standout for me was the gorditas. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and packed with perfectly seasoned carnitas that hit that magical balance of juicy and savory. Every bite had that homemade feel that reminds you why simple food done right is unbeatable. If you’re looking for authentic tacos and tortillas that taste like they came straight out of a Mexican kitchen, Beto’s Carnitas is absolutely worth checking out.

Absolutely AMAZING. As soon as you walk in you KNOWits going to be next level from the incredible smell. Once you taste it you’ll never want a taco from anywhere else!

Food is incredible and the team is super friendly. Happy to have a great Mexican spot in the LES! Highly recommend.