Carnitas Don Tachos: A Taste of Authentic Mexican Cuisine in St. Paul

Would highly recommend their carnitas, especially if you like the fatty portions of the meat. I was asked if I wanted that included and thank god I said yes.

This taco spot is incredible! The flavors are bold, authentic, and absolutely delicious. The tortillas taste freshly made, the meats are perfectly seasoned, and the salsas bring just the right amount of heat and flavor. You can tell they put a lot of care into every taco.

Awesome food, service was great and they were slammed crazy style. Only problem is its not the best part of town for tourists so I'd be mindful of that, I was also the sore thumb standing out in the area ha. Would definitely recommend, great food!

Today’s taco stop took me to Carnitas Don Tacho in St. Paul — a humble little spot that feels like it was pulled straight from the streets of Mexico and dropped onto the East Side. If you're searching for tacos that don’t need to be dressed up with gimmicks or gourmet buzzwords, this is your place. I ordered two carnitas tacos, one pork belly, and one asada. Each came nestled in warm, double-layered corn tortillas with just enough toast to hold their own — no tearing, no soggy fold, just sturdy, chewy goodness. The meat? Juicy, flavorful, and portioned in a way that made me smile. One of my favorite ways to judge a taco is by the pickup test: when you grab it, does a little meat spill out? If so, that taco is speaking to you — whispering, “There’s more where that came from.” These tacos had plenty to say. On top came a few crisp radish slices for texture and refreshment, plus a generous handful of lime wedges — not just one sad sliver like some places hand out. Two salsas came with the tacos: a fiery red that bites back, and a smooth, mild green that cools things down. I alternated bites like a spicy tango, chasing heat with a little lime and verde relief. I also treated myself to a fancy Mexican Coke in the glass bottle — because when you're eating tacos this legit, it just feels right. But for those keeping score, I didn’t include that in the cost breakdown. Without drinks, we paid about $20 for six tacos — a total steal for the quality and portion size. Carnitas Don Tacho isn’t trying to reinvent anything — they’re sticking to the roots, and that’s exactly what makes them great. If you’re in St. Paul and craving the kind of taco that tastes like it came from a roadside taquería in Jalisco, this spot should be on your list.

I’m still crying tears of joy. I’ve lived in the cities for years and I definitely thought the taco scene just sucked, but this place is the real deal. Absolutely loaded tacos de carnitas were fire and excellent salsa for super cheap

We love this place! Great food and great people! Sad they are temporarily closed for the safety of their staff and visitors. We hope they come back soon.

I was mind blown at how great all of the food tasted. This restaurant is authentic, legit, and the best Mexican restaurant in MN. I've been to many and rarely have I been so impressed at all of the food a single place has to offer. The flavoring of everything had so much depbt and I can't wait to go back for more. I ordered $90 worth of food and about one of everything on the menu . There wasn't a single item that was okay. I literally mean everything was near the top or the best I've eaten when compared to all of it's competition. I highly recommended so I'm so happy it's only a few blocks from my place.

Carnitas don tancho , far exceeded my expectations. I bought some for a small gathering with co workers & , wof!!! It was exactly what i expected + more.... Keep up the authentecy carnitas don tancho