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Hours
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 680 4th St, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 307-6629
Website: https://instagram.com/carnitaselcanelo?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Carnitas El Canelo, 684 Turpin Ct, Richmond, CA 94801, US
Carnitas El Canelo is a Mexican restaurant in Richmond, CA that specializes in serving authentic carnitas dishes.
This taqueria makes the best carnitas in the Bay Area
The carnitas taco from Carnitas El Canelo in Richmond is enormous. Felix Uribe/Special to The Chronicle.
Reviews
James Lucas
Hidden Gem in Richmond – Carnitas Done the Right Way
If you know carnitas, you know there’s a difference between good and Puebla-style done properly — and Carnitas Poblanas El Canelo absolutely delivers.
This place started as a humble food truck and has earned its reputation the right way: through flavor, authenticity, and consistency. No gimmicks. Just real-deal Mexican cooking.
What I Ordered
2 x Large carnitas tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas, piled high with creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and finished with fresh lime and radish. The meat? Perfectly slow-cooked — tender inside with those crispy caramelized edges that make Puebla-style carnitas legendary.
On the side, their salsas:
The green salsa brings serious heat (in the best way).
The red salsa is deep, smoky, and rich.
And the strawberry horchata? Next level. Creamy, refreshing, slightly sweet, and served ice-cold — the perfect contrast to the savory carnitas.
Why This Spot Stands Out
Authentic Puebla-style carnitas — slow-cooked and crisped properly
Handmade tortillas (you can taste the difference immediately)
Fresh ingredients throughout
Quesadilla de chicharrón prensado that locals rave about
Fast, friendly, family-run hospitality
Casual setup — the focus is 100% on the food
It’s not fancy. It’s not polished. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s authentic, flavorful, and consistent — which is exactly what makes it special.
Some of the best carnitas in the Bay Area? Absolutely.
If you’re in Richmond and you appreciate traditional Mexican cooking done with pride, this spot deserves your attention.
Highly recommended. I’ll be back.
… moreIf you know carnitas, you know there’s a difference between good and Puebla-style done properly — and Carnitas Poblanas El Canelo absolutely delivers.
This place started as a humble food truck and has earned its reputation the right way: through flavor, authenticity, and consistency. No gimmicks. Just real-deal Mexican cooking.
What I Ordered
2 x Large carnitas tacos on handmade blue corn tortillas, piled high with creamy avocado, shredded cabbage, and finished with fresh lime and radish. The meat? Perfectly slow-cooked — tender inside with those crispy caramelized edges that make Puebla-style carnitas legendary.
On the side, their salsas:
The green salsa brings serious heat (in the best way).
The red salsa is deep, smoky, and rich.
And the strawberry horchata? Next level. Creamy, refreshing, slightly sweet, and served ice-cold — the perfect contrast to the savory carnitas.
Why This Spot Stands Out
Authentic Puebla-style carnitas — slow-cooked and crisped properly
Handmade tortillas (you can taste the difference immediately)
Fresh ingredients throughout
Quesadilla de chicharrón prensado that locals rave about
Fast, friendly, family-run hospitality
Casual setup — the focus is 100% on the food
It’s not fancy. It’s not polished. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s authentic, flavorful, and consistent — which is exactly what makes it special.
Some of the best carnitas in the Bay Area? Absolutely.
If you’re in Richmond and you appreciate traditional Mexican cooking done with pride, this spot deserves your attention.
Highly recommended. I’ll be back.
Roman Zavala
Food felt so home made and the portions are just like it was home made as well. Such unique flavor and fresh ingredients used!
… moreChris C
UPDATE: Tacos Arabes!! So good!! Highly recommended.
This review is for their new truck on Roosevelt and 23rd. You gotta get the carnitas with the handmade blue corn tortilla. It’s absolutely ridiculous. So damn good. Unlike anything I’ve ever had. Lots of good fresh avocado in every bite.
They also have a delicious pecan agua fresca, which is unlike anything I’ve ever had before. Just wow.
Their salsa and their pickles are on point.
They also have lots of other fun regional stuff that you don’t find at other taco trucks. Pambazos, cemitas, huaraches, tacos arabes, etc. I can’t wait to try them.
… moreThis review is for their new truck on Roosevelt and 23rd. You gotta get the carnitas with the handmade blue corn tortilla. It’s absolutely ridiculous. So damn good. Unlike anything I’ve ever had. Lots of good fresh avocado in every bite.
They also have a delicious pecan agua fresca, which is unlike anything I’ve ever had before. Just wow.
Their salsa and their pickles are on point.
They also have lots of other fun regional stuff that you don’t find at other taco trucks. Pambazos, cemitas, huaraches, tacos arabes, etc. I can’t wait to try them.
Traveless Times
The directions take you to a cul de sack, no restaurant, nor truck here.
… moreLouie (M G M)
It was a great experience for me, I had lunch and the friendly service was fast, clean and got exactly what I ordered. The flavors are of the roof and will blow your mind away, it’s like eating at moms kitchen!
… moreCal Aswad
This place is kinda hidden in a cul-de-sac but has some of the best carnitas around in a taco the size of most chain restaurant’s burritos and five times as good.
… moreGina Freitas
THERE IS SO MANY PLATES TO CHOOSE FROM MY FAVE.
… moreVictor Cruz
Pésimo servicio la. Comida es muy mala los tacos de carnitas saben tanto manteca ya pasada de varios días la cecina huele mal y ni se diga las personas atienden de mala gana en realidad les recomiendo no ir busquen otras opciones
… morejesus p
Si te gustan los antojitos poblanos te lo recomiendo encuentras cemitas guaraches chapulines quesadillas tacos arabes tacos plaseros carnitas frescas pulque y aguas frescas
… moreJhoan Alvarado
Excelente lugar y muy buena comida al estilo poblano.
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