Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Carnitas Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa is a classic Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked pork (carnitas) that’s crispy outside and juicy inside, tucked into warm corn tortillas. They are topped ...

Chef Eduardo Duarte from Don Pedro’s Carnitas stopped by to show how to make carnitas tacos. In a deep pot or small Cazo(deep pot), pour in lard and bring to a boil. Make sure your pork is cut down ...

This recipe from staff writer Tara Duggan was an across-the-board favorite of our tasters. This is perfect casual party fare; sure to please the Sunday sports crowd, or the kids coming home from ...

Carnitas are a perfect party food for the weekend. They are great for a casual gathering and fun to eat, inviting everyone to roll up their sleeves and assemble their own wrap. They also require time ...

Carnitas are still the unsung hero of L.A.’s grand Taco Life, typically relegated to the second or third-string position at any given taquería where asada, al pastor, and birria take top-billing. Most ...

The tacos and carnitas at Tacos y Carnitas Sahuayo in Santa Ana are fine at best, and mostly inconsistent—if you go with the tried and true. The carne asada is juicy, crisped on its edges, but the al ...

There’s not exactly a shortage of brunches in this town. There is, however, a shortage of Mexican brunches, especially those with unlimited carnitas tacos and mole. Enter Porfirio’s, the upscale ...

Tacos - can we ever have enough tacos in our lives? I didn’t think so. Because when the taco is right, the birds start to sing and the stars shine more brightly and you have the impression that ...