Don Pedro Carnitas

Not much investment in the business, party chairs and tables, with solo cups and paper plates is how you will be served. They don't have cheese which is a sin.They only have corn tortillas and no flour which is also crazy. They cut up like the whole face and skin and gizzards and everything so it should be dirt cheap, but it's not. It's like $20/ person not eat cow face and meat. IdkProbably won't go back there. Service was good though. And tortillas are fresh. Sprite was ok.

I stopped here on my way home from WI. My cousin's daughter suggested this place. I was not disappointed. I got cueritos, buche and aMix. 2.5 lbs total. I also got some Salsa and Tortillas, And yum! If you're passing thru or have the the luck of living close, stop by. You will not be disappointed. Oh! And if there's a little old lady and a young man outside selling aguas frescas and tamales. Try the limonada and green chicken tamales, they were delicious. Enjoy!

I've been on the hunt for the best bang for your buck torta in Pilsen & I think I've finally found it This torta came in a different style bread than I'm use to seeing. It's longer but just as fresh. It comes packed with meat & refried beans at the bottom. It's simple sandwich but with the sides provided, you can build your own creation. For 7.99, this is the best deal I've found so far. Unlike the other carnitas spot on 18th, you are able to dine in. It's a simple set up with only 4-5 tables but the space is breatheable & homey. The service is as expect in Pilsen, with mostly spanish speaking servers but always friendly. I will come again as tortas are my favorite & it's a meal under $15 (if you get bottled coke as well).

Amazing value. Simply amazing. The carnitas are $12/lb, and you really only need third pound to be satisfied. Comes with tortillas and toppings. Carnitas aren't mind blowing, but they are definitely good. Definitely worth it for the price. Staff are very friendly. There is a fair amount of seating.

The best carnitas in Chicago, go early because they run out of the good part of the meat!

From outside Don Pedros looks like any number of 18th Street Mexican restaurants. Most of which offer a variety of delicious Mexican dishes. Most of which are really good.But it's when you step through the doorway of Don Pedros that the real magic begins. First off let me say that they have off street parking on the side of the building which is almost unheard of in the densely packed Pilsen neighborhood. Get it while you can.Now on to the magic. When you enter it's "Hola's" all around from the staff. A small group of folks behind plexiglass windows where the magic is working as the meats are slow cooked. The aroma's filling the room are reminiscent of a Mexican home kitchen. The dining area is a decent sized space where the tables are spaced apart well enough to feel comfortable. The tables are basic and not cluttered with unnecessary items. After all it's all about the meats here.Our server, who was excellent at what she does, came over no menu in hand as my buddy inquired about the offerings. She said she would explain the menu and let us know what was available for the day. That's when we knew the tacos would be off the hook. Today, Thursday, the offered boiled seasoned beef and their signature carnitas. We opted to take some of the skin with the carnitas. All meats are offered by the weight usually by the pound. We ordered a pound of each and a couple Mexican cokes. The real kind of coke.Upon returning our server dropped off a small bowl of fresh cut limes, a small bowl of chopped fresh white onion and cilantro mix and two kind of homemade salsas, one verde and one rojo. All you need for real deal tacos.Next she dropped off our carnitas and boiled seasoned beef and some fresh corn tortillas. We dug in hard! Their seasoned beef is tender and perfectly seasoned. You can actually taste the beef with very little lard behind it which is the way it should be. Their signature carnitas if absolutely off the hook! Tender, moist and juicy, and perfectly cook with the skins which offer so much favor. Making our own tacos table side, the 18th Street way is as real as it gets and honestly all you need it this case. Every bite was better than the last. We had to pace ourselves and force ourselves not to order another pound. They have various offerings on different days and i will be back to try more out.So many great places out there but Don Pedros Carnitas authentic, simple and to the point. The Don knows what it does and it does it the very best.

The Carnitas were delicious. I would definitely go back. I think they should give you tortillas onions and cilantro even if you are doing take out.

Comida buenísima! El menudo y carnitas estuvieron muy deliciosos. Servicio también excelente. Muchas gracias por el servicio

Tacos de Sesos o tortilla dorada? Nunca pongo comentarios malos pero esto esta mal. Lo abro y no hay nada... Siempre compraba aquí pero ya no. Antes si estaban bien rellenos pero ahora ya no.

Excellent!!! I also love that they are open 1st thing in the morning! We even went back to bring some home (was in town for a conference).