Spartanburg's Favorite Mexican Kitchen

Taste the Soul of Michoacán on every plate

Slow-braised carnitas, hand-made tortillas, and recipes passed down through generations — all served with the warmth of a family that treats every guest like home.

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500+ happy families served weekly

Platter of authentic Michoacán-style carnitas with fresh tortillas and salsas

4.9

"Best carnitas in Spartanburg — tastes just like abuela used to make."

Carnitas

Tacos

Enchiladas

Refreshing margaritas and traditional Mexican beverages

Bebidas

Our Menu

A Taste of Home

Every dish tells a story — from our wood-fired carnitas to our hand-pulled tortillas. Made fresh daily with recipes that have fed families for generations.

Carnitas

Our signature slow-braised pork, cooked low and slow in lard until fork-tender. Served with warm tortillas, salsa verde, and pickled onions.

Tacos al Pastor — charred pineapple, cilantro, onion
Birria — braised in chili adobo, served with consommé
Carnitas Platter — rice, beans, tortillas, salsa bar

Tacos & Quesadillas

Hand-pressed corn tortillas made fresh every hour. Choose your filling and stack them high.

Tacos de Birria x3 — with queso and consommé
Grilled Chicken Tacos — chipotle crema, avocado
Quesadilla de Rajas — poblanos, cream, Oaxaca cheese

Starters & Drinks

Begin your meal with our house-made guacamole, elote, or churros. Wash it down with a fresh-hued margarita or traditional agua fresca.

Guacamole & Totopos — made tableside
Elote — street corn, cotija, chili, lime
Margaritas & Agua Fresca — seasonal flavors

Full menu available in-restaurant. Ask about our daily specials!

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Chef preparing fresh tortillas by hand in the Don Carnitas kitchen

Colorful array of dried chiles and spices used in Don Carnitas recipes

Warm, welcoming dining room at Don Carnitas Estilo Michoacan

Family enjoying a meal together at Don Carnitas

Est. Michoacán Since Generations

Our Story

From Michoacán to Your Neighborhood

Don Carnitas Estilo Michoacan was born from a simple belief: that the best food comes from the most honest ingredients, prepared with patience and poured with love. Our recipes traveled all the way from the heart of Michoacán, where our family has been cooking for generations.

Every morning, our kitchen starts before dawn. We hand-press each tortilla, slow-braise our meats in traditional methods, and prepare our salsas from scratch. The result is a meal that doesn't just feed you — it makes you feel like you're sitting at a family table in Mexico.

Located right here in Spartanburg, we've become a gathering place for families, friends, and anyone who believes that good food should be an experience, not just a meal. Come as you are. Stay for the flavors.

100%

Fresh Daily

Authentic

Michoacán Style

Family

Owned & Operated

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Food That Speaks for Itself

A peek inside our kitchen and dining room — where every dish is crafted with care and every visit feels like coming home.

Golden crispy carnitas plated with fresh cilantro and lime

Assorted tacos arranged on a colorful serving platter

Bowls of vibrant red and green salsa with tortilla chips

Fresh corn tortillas being pressed by hand

Colorful Mexican street food display with elote and esquites

Fresh churros dusted with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce

What Our Guests Say

Loved by Our Community

"I drove 30 minutes just to eat here, and I'll keep coming back. The carnitas taste exactly like what my grandmother used to make in Mexico City. This is the real deal."

Maria G.

Spartanburg

"We brought our whole family for Sunday dinner. The kids loved the quesadillas, my wife couldn't stop raving about the enchiladas, and I had three tacos of birria. Perfect night out."

Robert T.

Spartanburg

"As someone from Michoacán, I'm very picky about Mexican food. Don Carnitas is the closest thing to home I've found this far from Mexico. The flavors are incredible."

Ana P.

Simpsonville

Come Sit at Our Table

Whether you're dining in, picking up, or hosting a celebration — we've got a seat saved for you. Call us today or stop by on New Cut Road.

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Find Us

Visit Don Carnitas

We're located on New Cut Road in Spartanburg, ready to welcome you with fresh food and warm smiles.

Address

640 New Cut Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301-4829

Hours

Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Phone

(864) 349-7123

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