Mission Cantina’s carnitas enchiladas take braised pork and wrap it in tortillas before covering the plate with sauce and melted cheese.[14] Their take stands out because the kitchen uses carnitas rather than the more typical shredded chicken or ground beef, giving the enchiladas a richer, pork-forward character.[14] On the plate, the enchiladas arrive sauced and hot, with the pork staying moist inside while the edges of the tortillas and cheese develop a satisfying contrast.[14] Travelers and locals who have written about the restaurant often point to these carnitas enchiladas as one of the dishes that makes the menu memorable in West Seattle.[14]