Carnitas Rico
Mexican restaurant · Southeast
8240 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744
Highlights
Carnitas tacos, fried catfish, pastor, asada, quesabirria
Carnitas tacos, fried catfish, pastor, asada, quesabirria
"Carnitas Ricos operates out of a gas station near the South Terminal of the airport, but even if you have no plans to board a budget flight to Palm Beach, it's worth a visit. Order by the taco or by the pound, then watch as a massive, jiggly slab of pork—filled with golden bits of belly, fat, and skin—gets thrown onto a giant cutting board and minced into a beautiful meat mosaic. It’s served in a takeout container with a small mountain of tortillas for DIY tacos." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Carnitas Rico operates out of a gas station near the South Terminal of the airport, which means the only way you’re ending up here by mistake is if you’re picking up snacks for the flight. Or maybe you're drawn in by the savory carnitas smell wafting through the parking lot. This place shares a kitchen with a BBQ and burger spot, and while you can get some tasty smoked wings inside, don’t get distracted—carnitas are why you’re here. Even if you have no plans to board a budget flight to Palm Beach, Carnitas Rico is worth a visit. You can order by the taco or by the pound, then watch as a massive, jiggly slab of pork—filled with golden bits of belly, fat, and skin—gets thrown onto a giant cutting board and minced into a beautiful meat mosaic. The “personal” order comfortably feeds two for under $10, but you’ll want to get extra since the meat reheats well and tastes just as good mixed into whatever you find in your fridge later that night. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary
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