This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt Town brought us to Carnitas Carmelita.
The owners Valdemar and Carmen opened their Mexican restaurant back in 2012 primarily offering burritos, tortas, quesadillas and tacos utilizing herbs and cooking methods from their native home – Michoacán.
Michoacán is one of the 31 states which, together with Mexico City, make up the Federal Entities of Mexico. I knew carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork in lard until tender, then slightly pulled and crisped. What I didn’t know is that the dish originated in the state of Michoacán…