Brian N.
5/30/2025
The carnitas are wonderful. I've only had the carnita dinners during the week with nopales. Then I go on Sundays occasionally to get a couple pounds to take home and eat. Give them a try.
Carnitas Don Rafa
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2224 Plainfield Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
Carnitas Don Rafa Mexican Restaurant is a family-owned establishment in Crest Hill, IL, specializing in traditional Mexican cuisine and the art of making delicious CARNITAS fried pork. With over 40 years of experience, they are dedicated to preserving the authentic flavors and quality of their dishes, offering a variety of home-style Mexican favorites. Whether you visit their Crest Hill location or their Chicago branch, Carnitas Don Rafa guarantees exceptional customer service and a satisfying dining experience.
As the first establishment in Chicago to focus on CARNITAS fried pork, Carnitas Don Rafa has become known as Chicago's Mexican Communities Best Kept Secret. With two convenient locations in the Chicagoland area, they invite customers to discover the mouthwatering flavors of their traditional Mexican food. Additionally, Carnitas Don Rafa offers catering services for special events, ensuring that their expertise and delicious cuisine can be enjoyed beyond their restaurant walls.
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3.576 reviews
The Affrspandian F.
5/4/2025
Let me start by saying I don't usually write reviews unless I feel it can truly help a restaurant grow. I understand how hard it is to run a business like this, so I always aim to be fair and...
Victoria A.
2/25/2024
From a Latina, this food was simply tragic. We ordered a carnitas burrito is was doused in sour cream and even then the carnitas were flavorless and dry. We also got a steak torta which there was...
Alexandro T.
3/2/2025
The food and staff are great! The atmosphere is great! The art on the wall is awesome! We ha
Ike I.
1/21/2023
The employees are very excellent and definitely be working so hard, the place is usually busy especially on weekends, I love there delicious steak tacos and veggie tacos as well.
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