At El Borracho, carnitas feature as a pork option among their Mexican plates and tacos, with reviewers specifically calling out the dish.[9] The kitchen focuses on a braised and then finished pork preparation that offers robust seasoning and a satisfying balance of tender meat and slightly crisp bits.[9] When you eat it, the carnitas come across as hearty and rich, with enough fat to stay juicy and enough texture to make each bite interesting whether in tacos or on a platter.[9] Comments from visitors describe the carnitas as one of the reasons to choose this spot when craving pork in a casual bar-like setting.[9]