Carnitas Don Rafa is the first establishment in Chicago to specialize in Carnitas! This neighborhood favorite is a must-try taco spot! They have 40 years of experience over 3 generations in making Carnitas (fried pork) so you're guaranteed the best!
They also have some great lunch deals M-F of their top menu items. You can order by the pound as well which makes party planning easier.
Gabrielle Love
Food was great! Service was awesome as well. I ordered a torta with their famous carnitas, my husband got the carnitas as a meal. They also have a back area that’s lit and offers some insulation so you’re not completely outdoors. Quant overall, I’d suggest bringing something warm (for the season) as there’s a draft and the seats are made a metal. Great prices; the mango margarita is made from scratch.. Very well crafted! I ended up drinking all of mine and my husband’s!
Cesar valenciano
Everything was great!! I recommend this place the waitress was very friendly and professional too. Oh and the owner was very enthusiastic, friendly, calm with all costumers. I see where he's staff gets it from. My two friends fell in love with the spicy salsa and did I mention they are Not Mexican lol.
Roseanne Townsend
The food is excellent! The service is great. The atmosphere is really nice and the music sets the tone. Parking is on the street.
Patricia Lizzio
Bland chicken enchilada dinner, including the rice and especially the beans. They don't have sangria or half of the drinks listed on their menu. They charged me for a soda I didn't have and said it part of the charge of my margarita. WHAT...?!?!? The wouldn't remove it from my bill. Never wil go back there! Oh and had to wait forever for service as everyone is hiding in the back.
Steph Dee Oh
The carnitas were the best I've tasted!! Had the tacos and the carnitas dish with some left to take home. The staff was very welcoming. The tamarind margarita was tasty. The mango margarita was delicious too. Too full to try the chicharrones this round, but I plan on grabbing those in thr future.
