| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 15, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 15, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2026/chicagos-50-best-restaurants/las-carnitas-uruapan/ |
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There are now three branches of this purveyor of Michoacán-style carnitas,
distinct cuts of pork slow-cooked in lard until each reveals its special texture
and flavor. The Heart of Chicago original, opened by Inocencio Carbajal in 1975,
is now a carryout joint; as you assemble a to-go feast, your at...