Sabas Vega Carnitas Restaurant

There are a ton of places you could go in Pilsen and nab some solid carnitas, but this particular restaurant is my personal favorite. I've been in here for lunch on numerous occasions, and I'm usually one of the only people in the place, which means the service is extremely fast and the food itself is always served piping hot.

They're called a carnitas restaurant, so you're going to want to order yourself some. It doesn't matter how you want them served to you-- I've had the burrito (huge), tacos (three of em', also giant and served with rice and beans) and the torta and they've all been equally delicious. Once you put in your carnitas order, you'll see the cook come out of the kitchen and head to the front. He'll remove some pork from a case and begin freshly chopping up your carnitas before taking them back into the kitchen. While you're waiting, you can munch on the complementary chips and (surprisingly hot) salsa, but you'll need to save room for your carnitas, so don't go overboard.

This place is serious about carnitas, so if you seriously love them (like me) then this should be your first stop when visiting scenic Pilsen.

Only eleven reviews for this place (at the time of mine)? Amazing. On a recent visit I had two of the best tacos I've ever tasted. Not sure what else to say, other than that I'll be going back there the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Awesome place to get your taco fix! I suggested "carnitas" - roasted pork, The meat is very succulent, tasty and abundantly portioned on the delicious tortillas! The sauces to which you are offerred to pour over the meats is so amazing it should really be bottled and sold. Family owned restaurant really caters to your needs and offers wonderful suggestions for trying new food. Definitely your go-to place for tacos!!!!!!!!