Carnitas Snack Shack

Carnitas Snack Shack Carnitas’ Snack Shack is San Diego’s original pork house offering a wide variety of indulgent food, local craft beer, and specialty cocktails.
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Carnitas’ Snack Shack is San Diego’s original fast-casual waterfront pork house, offering a wide variety of indulgent food, local craft beer, and specialty cocktails. Carnitas’ Snack Shack Embarcadero opened in 2016 and is accompanied by a second location in Petco Park, section 130.

06/20/2026

Don't miss our biggest party of the year! Spend Fourth of July in San Diego at Carnitas' Snack Shack!

🕐 Extended hours from 10 AM - 12 AM
🌮 The best food on the waterfront
🍹 Craft cocktails
🎧 All day DJs
🧱 Lawn games
🖍️ Activities for the kids
💥 Big Bay Boom fireworks at 9:15 PM

🎟️ Free to attend! No cover, no tickets, just the best 4th of July party in San Diego!

06/19/2026

Sip with Pride. 🌈✨ The Unicorn is here, and she's beautiful! Made with Leona tequila, dragon fruit, strawberry, lime, a salted rim, and a dash of glitter. Available through July 19, with a portion of sales donated to The San Diego LGBT Community Center.

06/18/2026

Bad day, good day, payday, game day, or just because, you've got a seat at our bar.

🍻 Happy Hour is Monday – Thursday from 3 – 5 PM with deals on wells, Pacifico, Coors, wine, craft beer, margaritas, sliders, tacos, chips & salsa, chips & queso, and more.

See you at The Shack!

We made Fourth of July plans for you! You're spending the day on the waterfront with live music, delicious eats, cocktai...
06/17/2026

We made Fourth of July plans for you! You're spending the day on the waterfront with live music, delicious eats, cocktails, your favorite brews, and the best view in San Diego of the Big Bay Boom Fireworks! Details for the group chat ⬇️

🕐 Extended hours from 10 AM - 12 AM
🌮 The best food on the waterfront
🍹 Craft cocktails
🎧 All day DJs
🧱 Lawn games
🖍️ Activities for the kids
💥 Big Bay Boom fireworks at 9:15 PM

🎟️ Free to attend! No cover, no tickets, just the best 4th of July party in San Diego!

06/16/2026

It’s Tuesday, you like tacos, and our NEW Abobada tacos are on the menu! Get any THREE tacos for $12 (+$2 for shrimp or fish, +$1.50 for steak) ALL DAY at Carnitas’ Snack Shack on the Embarcadero!

06/12/2026

It's been a long week, listen to that little voice in your head whispering, "you deserve a sweet treat!" Our all-new hot fudge sundae is calling your name! 😉🍦☀️

06/11/2026

The best place to watch the Big Bay Boom fireworks in San Diego is at Carnitas’ Snack Shack! Spend the Fourth of July at our annual all-day party!

🕐 Extended hours from 10 AM - 12 AM
🌮 The best food on the waterfront
🍹 Craft cocktails
🎧 All day DJs
🧱 Lawn games
🖍️ Activities for the kids
💥 Big Bay Boom fireworks at 9:15 PM

🎟️ Free to attend! No cover, no tickets, just the best 4th of July party in San Diego! 

06/10/2026

You might have heard about our famous Load Tots, but have you tried our equally loaded Nachos? Visit Carnitas’ Snack Shack in sections 132 & 319 for the best food in Petco Park! 🌮⚾️

06/05/2026

Who else can’t stop smiling? We are ONE MONTH away from our favorite day of the year! Spend the Fourth of July at Carnitas’ Snack Shack’s annual all-day party!

🕐 Extended hours from 10 AM - 12 AM
🌮 The best food on the waterfront
🍹 Craft cocktails
🎧 All day DJs
🧱 Lawn games
🖍️ Activities for the kids
💥 Big Bay Boom fireworks at 9:15 PM

🎟️ Free to attend! No cover, no tickets, just the best 4th of July party in San Diego!

06/02/2026

We can’t wait to run it back next year! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the official after party, and special shoutout to our amazing vendors and runners! We hope to see you all at the finish line in 2027!

Address

1004 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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