SA | 🌮 Lunch Break Find | A Delicious Surprise in Downtown!

With 4.7⭐ on Yelp and over 200 reviews, this spot totally lives up to the hype! Even though it's downtown, parking is easy – they have their own small lot, and there's free parking across the street if it's full. The vibe is casual and perfect for a quick weekday meal. Most customers seem to be local workers grabbing a bite and heading out – no fuss, no stress. I ordered one taco, and it was absolutely incredible! 🎉 This place has instantly become my go-to taco spot for lunch breaks. The taco was filled with a mix of pork leg and pork ear – the lean leg meat balanced perfectly with the tender, braised ear (which was soft, not crispy). So flavorful! Each order comes with two corn tortillas and a generous portion of meat – just the right amount for one person. They also have a self-service condiment bar with cilantro, onions, chili sauce, pickled jalapeños, and pickled onions. My favorite combo: cilantro + chili sauce + a few pickled jalapeños + a squeeze of lime 🍋 – so refreshing and cuts through the richness! My coworker ordered a sandwich – it was huge and looked amazing! She said it was delicious, and it's definitely big enough to share. I'm trying that next time! Also, their apple juice sparkling water was a hit! Not too sweet, super refreshing – definitely ordering that again. 🍏💦 📍 Carnitas Don Raul 325 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215 #SanAntonioEats #TacoTuesday #DowntownSATX #WorkLunch #FoodieFind