June 1, 2016

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Embarcadero is officially open!

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Embarcadero is officially open, and the first couple of weeks have been a blast! We’d like to… Read more »

December 4, 2015

Holiday Gift Card Special – Give $25 & Get $5 or Give $50 & Get $15

Tis the Season to Eat Pork! Give the gift of pork this year with a gift card from Carnitas’ Snack… Read more »

August 28, 2014

Carnitas' Snack Shack 2 Seen in Del Mar Times

An article about Carnitas Snack Shack Del Mar from the Del Mar Times.

August 21, 2014

Carnitas' Snack Shack Del Mar – Seen in SanDiegoVille

A nice write-up in SanDiegoVille.com: Carnitas’ Snack Shack Opens Second Location in Del Mar | New Pork Haven Features Healthy Menu Options and Local Craft

August 21, 2014

Carnitas' Snack Shack Opens Second Location in Del Mar

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Restaurant is proud to announce the official opening of its second location in the Del Mar / Carmel Valley area of San Diego.

August 7, 2014

Chef Hanis Cavin Participates in Oyster Shuck-a-thon

What a mothershucker! Carnitas’ Snack Shack executive chef Hanis Cavin won the first annual Charity Shuckathon oyster shucking contest held… Read more »

August 6, 2014

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Expands to North County, Embarcadero

“After three years in business, the pigging out persists for a popular North Park eatery that’s set to expand into San Diego’s North County this month and later to the Embarcadero area.”

August 6, 2014

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Provides Food for Girls Think Tank Charity

From San Diego Downtown News, Downtown Briefs August 2014 San Diego-based nonprofit Girls Think Tank hosted a “Welcome Home” event… Read more »

June 12, 2014

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Wins 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Carnitas’ Snack Shack North Park was recognized as a top Performing restaurant as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor.com.

May 8, 2014

Carnitas Speck and Hanis Cavin on the Cover of San Diego Reader

Carnitas Snack Shack Restaurants’ namesake, Carnitas Speck the mini-pig, and executive chef/owner Hanis Cavin get a special loving spot on the cover of this week’s San Diego Reader.

May 7, 2014

The Smokehouse Kings Debut at Chef Celebration

The Smokehouse Kings San DIego Barbecue Labs is a new collaboration brought to you by the folks at Carnitas’ Snack Shack Restaurants.

January 30, 2014

Carnitas’ Snack Shack in Ranch & Coast Best Restaurants 2014

Exciting news! Carnitas’ Snack Shack has been included in Ranch & Coast Magazine’s “Best Restaurants 2014” February issue.

October 24, 2013

SnackShack Burger in Serious Eat’s Top 10

Serious Eats just came out with a definitive list of Top 10 burgers in San Diego. And guess what? Our SnackShack Burger is on the list!

October 15, 2013

Carnitas' Snack Shack – Seen in Austin Monthly Magazine

How cool is this? We were featured in the October 2013 issue of Austin Monthly Magazineas a go-to place in San Diego…

September 26, 2013

Hess Brewing Tap Takeover at Carnitas' Snack Shack

Friday September 27, 2013, Mike Hess Brewing takes over the taps at The Pig Pen at Carnitas’ Snack Shack in North Park! Come have a barbecue plate and a Hess draft!

July 26, 2013

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Hosts Summer Sirens 8-Chef Collaborative Dinner

Carnitas’ Snack Shack presents a 5-course collaborative dinner celebrating San Diego’s bountiful Summer harvest. Proceeds benefit YMCA Oz Shelter Programs.

July 15, 2013

Carnitas' Snack Shack Seen in USA Today

North Park restaurant Carnitas’ Snack Shack was featured in an article by USA Today on best budget food in San Diego.

June 20, 2013

Carnitas’ Snack Shack Hosting 1st Annual Strong Will Foundation Fundraiser

Tues July 9 — Join the Strong Will Foundation, Front Burner Fund and friends celebrating the recovery efforts of Will Barton at Carnitas’ Snack Shack.

June 18, 2013

Carnitas' Snack Shack Chef Hanis Cavin at SausageFest 2013

Jun 19 – Join Chef Hanis Cavin for great meat, craft brews and good times at SausageFest 2013, at LOUNGEsix, the rooftop terrace atop Kimpton’s Hotel Solamar!

June 17, 2013

Carnitas’ Snack Shack – Seen in The Arizona Republic

Carnitas’ Snack Shack – Seen in The Arizona Republic