Carnitas el 7 Machos — Restaurant in Orem

I used Carnitas 7 machos for a catering event. I ordered 90 tacos, 1 full pan of beans and 1 of rice (for 90 people), was charged $390. I showed up on time to pick up the order, and it was not even started. They started making the tacos, but then claimed they had sold only the meat and tortilla, and I would have to pay separate for cilantro, onions and sauce. Luckily one of the owners overheard and told the young woman that it was incorrect to sell a taco without its toppings. I had waited already 40 min past the expected time to pick up, and then got handed a half of a pan size of beans and half of rice (they charged 80 dollars for that). Because of the wait time and my event starting, I couldn’t not argue the size of beans and rice I was given. Of course, I ran out of beans and rice at the event. The food is delicious, but beware of big orders or catering since they will either not have it ready or not provide what was promised. I felt they took advantage of the situation to make more money. Very disappointed and will not cater...

Today's lunch is brought to you from a great red food truck call Carnitas El 7 Machos. They are tucked behind Walgreens and a bicycle shop on State Street in Orem. They do not skimp on the meat. I'm starting to notice a lot of places are starting to do this and I'm not complaining. They specialize in pork meat. So I decided to try what most people don't try and I got the buche(pig stomach). The first two pictures are just 1 taco each. Yeah it is grande! They were not kidding. Of course you need to top these off with some pink pickled onions, fresh onions, lime, and some green or red spicy sauce. So much flavor and great portions. The last one is the asada quesadilla. So tender and juicy and so delicous. I'll have to come back and try different cuts of pork for their tacos. Remember to support your local businesses.

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I have passed this place many times and didn’t think about going to it. Then a family member said I had to check it out. The food is great and it is definitely worth going. The carnitas and the al pastor are excellent. I love that they offer a street taco or a “big taco”. The big carnitas taco is incredibly generous. It’s like a baseball-sized hunk of meat on two tortillas. Then they give you carmelized onions and a roasted jalapeno and send you to a great salsa bar full of delicious salsas and toppings.

Here’s a hot take: this is one of the best $5 lunch deals in Orem. Go get a “big carnitas taco” fill it with toppings and then use the small handful of chips it comes with to enjoy a perfectly sized...