Carnitas Carnitas Zamora, Michoacán

Taco restaurant · Seminary ·

Carnitas Carnitas Zamora, Michoacán

Taco restaurant · Seminary ·

Tacos and by-the-pound carnitas: maciza, cueros, buche, ribs

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1970 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621 Get directions

$10–20

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"On a residential stretch of Seminary Avenue, Carnitas, Carnitas Zamora revs the generator to signal that it’s open for business. A family-owned operation, this taco truck is only open on Sundays and churns out some of the Bay Area’s best carnitas. (After all, it’s the only thing on the menu.) The menu gives you four options of meat: carne (the actual pork), buche (stomach), cuero (skin), costilla (rib), or a mixture. All are excellent options, but if it’s available, try the taco with costilla: tender rib meat that falls off the bone and has a crisp, salty, caramelized exterior that makes you wish every day were Sunday. Dress them with your choice of cilantro, onions, pickled red onions and jalapenos, and salsas." - Lena Park

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Caine C.

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I hope I find this in heaven. Hands-down, one of the best Carnitas I’ve had. Run out of a taco truck in a very unassuming location. Juicy, tender and they give generous portions. I got that fairly late at 2PM and everything was sold out except for the carne. The person I spoke to said to come early usually before noon if you want to have a taste of everything else. There are two tents set up with tables and chairs.

Damiana H.

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Best tacos ever, consistently. Every time I come to Oakland I’m just waiting for Sundays to come. Highly recommend mixtos, also shoulder (incredibly flavorful) and rib if you like ribs (it falls right off the bone).

Amirah S.

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Delicious carnitas. This has become a Sunday ritual of mines. The salsas and toppings just elevate the flavors more. Fresh masa tortillas being hand made to order. Chefs kiss! Loving the much needed location change, right down the street from Mills College. Please support this local business. Food is excellent.

Ivan I.

Google

I use to go to carnitas el guero, but they really slow and a long line but the time you reach the desk your not hungry no more, this place it's my spot now, my Daughter and I we enjoy this carnitas, I really recommended this place,

Ben D.

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Best carnitas I've ever had in my life. Tacos, sides, vibe, and value all 10/10. You can get either meat only or "mixed" with other parts of the pork chopped in - they are both good but I think mixed is more special. Tacos were $3.

Belen R.

Google

Best carnitas I’ve had in the bay so far. Super flavorful, and perfect balance of moist but with yummy crunchy bits. Delicious homemade tortillas and amazing salsa. This is a mom and pop shop!! Don’t expect a super fast process, but everyone is super nice and the food quality is 10/10.

Rocio G

Google

No frills taco truck serving some of the best carnitas - crispy, moist, and flavorful bits of meat wrapped in handmade corn tortillas. I recommend requesting "mixed" meat (maciza, buche, and cueritos) and as garnishment, top with their pickled red onions, nopales (cactus pico de gallo), and salsa verde. I wish they were open everyday!

Anthony K.

Google

Before they moved to the new location, they were getting SLAMMED by people who saw it on tiktok posts. The new location has been very quiet. The food is still Top Tier, probably the best thing you can find on any given Sunday. If it's your first time, I'd recommend the "mixto", though our favorites are the Cuero and the Buche. If you want the best value, buy by the pound and ask for a dozen tortillas.

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Carnitas Carnitas Zamora, Michoacán

Caine C.

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Damiana H.

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Amirah S.

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Ivan I.

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Ben D.

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Belen R.

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Rocio G

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Anthony K.

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Carnitas Carnitas Zamora, Michoacán

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