Carnitas' Snack Shack

Top choice in San Diego


Eat honestly priced, pork-inspired slow food in a cute outdoor patio with natural wooden features. Wash dishes like the triple-threat pork sandwich (with schnitzel, bacon, pepperoncini, pickle relish, shack aioli and an Amish bun) down with local craft ales. Happy hour runs from 3pm–6pm Monday–Friday with $5 tacos, $5 drafts and $6 wines.


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