Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Encinitas: 7:12 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (760) 943-9612 to confirm.
Location & directions
290 North Coast Highway 101 #290Encinitas, CA 92024
About Juanita's Carnitas
Juanita's Carnitas is a Mexican restaurant located at 290 North Coast Highway 101 #290 in Encinitas, California. It's part of our guide to 86 restaurants, cafes and bars in Encinitas.
Juanita's Carnitas is open daily, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Available service options are outdoor seating and dine-in. On the menu: taco restoranı.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. Reservations are accepted; call (760) 943-9612 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant · Taco Restoranı
- Address
- 290 North Coast Highway 101 #290, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Phone
- (760) 943-9612
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Juanita's Carnitas’s weekday schedule with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:30 AM, earlier than 75% of them (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 101.5 hours a week, 18 hours more than the local median of 84. 93% of Mexican restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Juanita's Carnitas is one of them.
Compared with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
We don’t have Juanita's Carnitas’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Planning
- No reservations
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Juanita's Carnitas there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 25 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (4), Pizza (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 14 within three miles. The closest is Serrano's Mexican Food, 0.5 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeBull Taco0.3 mi
- ItalianVigilucci's Trattoria0.4 mi
- ThaiBirdseye Kitchen0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.6 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGelato 1010.6 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Juanita's Carnitas's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Juanita's Carnitas open on Sunday?
Yes, Juanita's Carnitas is open on Sundays: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Juanita's Carnitas located?
Juanita's Carnitas is located at 290 North Coast Highway 101 #290, Encinitas, CA 92024.
What is the phone number of Juanita's Carnitas?
You can call Juanita's Carnitas at (760) 943-9612.
Does Juanita's Carnitas offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Juanita's Carnitas. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Does Juanita's Carnitas take reservations?
Yes, Juanita's Carnitas accepts reservations.
Is Juanita's Carnitas wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Juanita's Carnitas open late?
Yes – Juanita's Carnitas is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Juanita's Carnitas?
There are 25 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Juanita's Carnitas. Nearby options include Bull Taco (0.3 mi), Vigilucci's Trattoria (0.4 mi), and Birdseye Kitchen (0.4 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Juanita's Carnitas?
3 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Serrano's Mexican Food, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
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