La Carnita is a fun and trendy Mexican restaurant. The restaurant has a gritty, urban aesthetic with the use of stylized skulls and neon lights. The service is friendly and attentive. It is a great spot for pre-theatre drinks or dinner or after work drinks.
To start, we enjoyed the tortilla chips with dips (Guacamole, Corn Salsa, Spicy Bean and Smoked Queso). The tortilla chips and the dips taste fresh. During the summer, I would order the tortilla chips and a drink and ask to be seated on the patio with my colleagues after work.
While I enjoy most of the dishes at La Carnitas, the signature dishes are the tacos. My favourite tacos are "In Code We Trust", "Pollo Frito" and "Carne Asada". The tacos maintain the street-food vibe of the restaurant - fresh and unpretentious.
Ensure you leave room for dessert. The churros and tres leches cake are sinfully delicious.