A carnitas burrito is a chunk of heaven on a plate. (Denver Post file photo)
With after one of their pork suppliers didn’t meet the chain’s production standards, Mile High fans of the classic Mexican dish might be wondering where to go whole hog.
In Denver, there are a number of homegrown options. (Of course, Chipotle, too, is a hometown hero, fast casual division.) Here are a few local places to get your carnitas jones on:
Tia Maria: Sitting just north of the Twin Lakes neighborhood at 7260 Pecos St., Tia Maria is an excellent locals place that produces all manner of great food. I gave it a rave in a .
D’Corazon: LoDo workers love this place at 1530 Blake St. They boast that their carnitas has “28 secret ingredients.” Who are we to argue. I wrote three years ago. Bonus points for their terrific agua frascas.
Carnitas Estilo Michoacan: This restaurant offers excellent carnitas — sizzling and flavor-packed — at two locations: 2616 W. 32nd Ave. and 3001 W. Evans Ave.
La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas: More than 20 types of soft tacos at this popular spot at 1565 W. Alameda Ave., with nifty toppings such as charred pineapple. This is street-taco heaven.
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