Carnitas Cochiloco | Our Story
Where West Mesa comes together
Carnitas Cochiloco sits on West University Drive in Mesa — a vibrant, multicultural corridor where real carnitas, Mexican comfort food, and weekend breakfast bring the neighborhood together.
Planted right in the middle of it
Cochiloco put down roots on University Drive to be close to the families, students, and neighbors who make West Mesa what it is — and they keep coming back.
The carnitas that started it all
Guests call our carnitas the best they've had — juicy, flavorful, nothing like the dry versions elsewhere. Served with corn tortillas, salsa, and all the right fixings.
More than one reason to visit
Beyond carnitas: quesa birria tacos, flautas, chile verde, pozole, and breakfast plates that pack the house on weekend mornings. Regulars tend to work through the whole menu.
A room with personality
Local art lines the walls of a warm, spacious dining room that turns any night into a little bit of an occasion. The back bar is there for groups who want to linger.