Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant in Chicago (Lower West Side), $; open Mon–Thu 10:00–16:00; Fri 09:00–16:00; Sat–Sun 07:00–17:00.
Pilsen’s longtime destination for tender Michoacán-style carnitas, chicharrones, and generous Mexican family-style plates. Founded in 1975 by Inocencio Carbajal, Carnitas Uruapan brings the flavors of Uruapan, Michoacán, to Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The veteran Mexican restaurant is devoted to tender, slow-cooked carnitas, generous portions, chicharrones, tacos dorados, and other unfussy specialties. Expect a warm, family-style atmosphere, friendly service, and an inexpensive menu built for dining in or taking home by the pound.
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