San Antonio’s Carnitas Lonja has served its last plate of steaming Michoacán carnitas — for now. Chef-owner Alex Paredes took to social media Sunday to share the news.
“Today was our last service at our little restaurant/kitchen and we just want to thank everyone for beautiful 6 1/2 years we cherish every moment,” Paredes’ post read. “Now, we will make space for our friends @lovers.pizzeria to take over the spot. As for Carnitas Lonja we will take a short break and will keep you posted on whats next.”
Lovers Pizzeria will begin serving NYC-style pizza slices and whole pies, hand-mixed sodas, and homemade desserts in July, according to the pizza company’s social media. Lovers Pizzeria’s latest post also notes that Carnitas Lonja has plans to relocate just across the courtyard at Lonja Square, the outdoor bazaar Paredes created in 2022 to showcase other local food vendors.
The building that housed Carnitas Lonja already boasts bright kelly green paint, a sign of the changes ahead.
Carnitas Lonja has been recognized by national publications such as Esquire, The New York Times and Bon Appetit magazine for its no-frills approach to carnitas, crispy pork tacos and chorizo quesadillas and delicious corn tortillas.
Carnitas Lonja was located at 1107 Roosevelt, just south of downtown.
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This article appears in Jun 14-27, 2023.
