Papalote is an underrated gem of a taqueria that has one of the deepest menus in town, and although the grilled steak-and-bacon combination in the alambres is the most popular, the execution of a classic carnitas is strong enough that it more than deserves to be the second taco on your plate. Pickled onions help temper the salty marinated pork, whose crevices are bubbling with devilishly succulent fat.
Special Dishes: Carnitas Taco
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