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Taqueria · John Vianney · $
The house specialty — slow-rendered pork with a mix of tender meat and crispy edges, served on fresh corn tortillas with onion and cilantro
Taqueria · Alum Rock · $
Slow-cooked pork shoulder crisped to order on a flat-top, served on doubled corn tortillas with onion and cilantro — unpretentious and deeply satisfying
Taqueria · Dentwood · $
Slow-braised pork that's tender inside with crispy bits throughout — a reliable benchmark for any taqueria
Mexican · West Valley · $$$
Slow-braised pork with a crispy edge, served on fresh corn tortillas with the usual accompaniments — reliable and well-balanced
Taqueria · Stokes · $
Slow-cooked pork with the crispy-edge texture that comes from a real carnitas prep, not just pulled pork.
Taqueria · Central San Jose · $
Slow-braised pork with crispy edges and a tender interior, served simply with cilantro and onion
Taqueria · Park Pleasant and Mount Pleasant · $
Slow-braised pork with crispy exterior bits — best when they're pulling fresh from the pot
Taqueria · South University · $
Slow-cooked pork with crispy edges, the kind of carnitas that holds up well even if you eat it on the way out the door
