Del Taco is launching slow-cooked pork carnitas, slow cooked for hours and topped with a kick of the brand's new Roasted Salsa Roja made from fire-roasted tomatillos and smoky chipotle peppers. 

“Our guests want food that tastes great, that's made from real ingredients and fits their budget, and that’s exactly what this new carnitas lineup delivers,” said Sarah McAloon, interim president of Del Taco. “We’re proud as Del to offer this new slow-cooked carnitas line up made with real and tasty Salsa Roja everyone can enjoy, paired with fun seasonal menu items.”

The new carnitas lineup is available through Aug. 11, 2025, and features the Carnitas Combo Burrito, Carnitas Street Tacos, Carnitas Loaded Fries and Carnitas Quesadilla. The Carnitas Combo Burrito features slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas loaded with fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and Roasted Salsa Roja, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Carnitas Street Tacos include slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and Roasted Salsa Roja, all wrapped in a corn tortilla. Carnitas Loaded Fries includes crinkle-cut fries topped with slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas, house-grated cheddar cheese, Roasted Salsa Roja, secret sauce, diced onions and chopped cilantro. The Carnitas Quesadilla features slow-cooked shredded pork carnitas, house-grated cheddar cheese and Roasted Salsa Roja, folded in a flour tortilla and flat-grilled.

Source: Del Taco