Carnitas Snack Shack

- 2632 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104 | Directions
- 619-294-7675 | Website
Named for the owners’ beloved pet mini pig, Carnitas, the shack is exceptionally pork-centric. The menu (ten items written on the chalkboard outside) changes daily, depending on what’s fresh at the farmers’ markets that day. Open till midnight, and now with an expanded patio, the shack provides perfect post-drink nosh fare, such as the Pork Belly Hash Burrito or the triple pork sandwich (breaded pork schnitzel, pulled pork, and bacon, with pickle relish and shack aioli). Vegetarians are not entirely forgotten — there’s always at least one meat-free dish, such as the Stuffed Tomato (potato, onion, corn, carrot, zucchini, and more).
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Business hours
| Sunday | noon to midnight |
| Monday | noon to midnight |
| Wednesday | noon to midnight |
| Thursday | noon to midnight |
| Thursday | noon to midnight |
| Saturday | noon to midnight |
Restaurant details
| Cuisine | American, Late-Night Eats, Sandwiches |
| Price range of entrées | $6 - $10 |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Party room | No |
| Reservations accepted | No |
| Kids menu | No |
| Occasional live music | No |
| Payment Options | Accepts credit cards |
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