What to order at Carnitas Don Enrique

Must order
A surtida of mixed cuts as tacos or tortas, with the pickled green habanero salsa.
Signature dishes
Carnitas tacos, Carnitas tortas, Surtida combo
The dish to know
Carnitas tacos and tortas
Editor tip
It closes early afternoon and all day Monday; Saturday and Sunday it shuts by 13:00, so go for breakfast.
CuisineTaqueria
Price$
NeighborhoodSupermanzanas
HoursTue 09:00-14:00, Wed-Fri 08:00-15:00, Sat 07:30-13:00, Sun 08:00-13:00. Closed Mon.
The dishCarnitas tacos and tortas
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Location

Address: Avenida Tikal esquina Calle Aries, 77507 Cancún, Quintana Roo

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