Mexican
Carnitas Uruapan
Chicago, Illinois
Why stop here: Carnitas Uruapan is a $ mexican pick in Chicago. Order Carnitas by the pound.
CuisineMexican
Price$
TownChicago
Pilsen institution since 1975 slow-cooking Michoacan-style carnitas and the best chicharrones in the city in a bustling counter setting.
What to order
Carnitas by the pound
At Carnitas Uruapan, Roamward highlights Carnitas by the pound because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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