Slow Food Meets Fast Casual at Carnitas Snack Shack

Chef Hanis Cavin and manager Sara Stroud opened to rave reviews when the original Shack opened in North Park. Slow food inspired and pork-centric, the emphasis is on quality, creativity and an ethos to inspire.

Lucky for us, their second location is more of a sit down with patio located in the space once occupied by The Counter in the Del Mar Highlands Center. Not only acclaimed for inspired pork menu items, you will find their burger also on the top of the charts.

For lunch I had to try the carnitas tacos – 2 for $8. A healthy portion of tender, juicy flavor filled carnitas accompanied by a creamy corn relish. Next time I will order ONE as two was too much for this petite lil thing. Jessica enjoyed the steak sandwich, also quality meat cooked to perfection which she requested on brioche bread with yummy melted cheese served with the creamy corn side.

Local craft beers and a variety of other beverages are served along with a Daily Special, Seared Ahi Nicoise and Cobb Salads, Veggie Berger and a fantastic Beet Terrine made with local beets and goat cheese.

Be sure to download their app that allows you to pay with your phone and accumulate points towards free food.

Chef Hanis and Sara were present at the finalist reception for the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association in the fast casual category. They are already winners in the hearts of their many fans, respected colleagues and the charities they support.

Welcome to Del Mar, Carnitas Snack Shack!!

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Robin is CEO & Founder of Food4Thought, which is the newest division of DSN where Robin has been helping businesses prosper for the past decade.

As an active member in the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association, Food4Thought focuses on promoting the food service industry while assisting restaurant and other business owners with the latest technologies to improve their business and the overall customer experience. As a native New Yorker and bona fide foodie, Robin is always seeking out the coolest places to tickle her keen palate. From the newest in town to the best beach side happy hours, Robin will bring them all to us from all around the Carmel Valley area.