Carnitas Carnitas Carnitas, literally meaning "little meats", is a dish of Mexican cuisine originating from the state of Michoacán. Carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork in oil or preferably lard until tender. The process takes three to four hours, and the result is very tender and juicy meat, which is then typically served with chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) and diced onion, salsa, guacamole, tortillas, and refried beans ("frijoles refritos"). Pork carnitas are traditionally made using the heavily marbled, rich boston butt or picnic ham cuts of pork. The 6–16 lb (3–7 kg) sections are usually cut down to a
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is a chain of Tex-Mex food casual dining restaurants located in the United States and Puerto Rico, and recently opened in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and South Korea. The chain and brand name is owned by OTB Acquisition LLC. The first On The Border location opened on October 29, 1982 in Dallas Texas. On March 3, 2009, the chain lost its wholly owned subsidiary designation when it was merged into Brinker International as a company brand. In 2010, Brinker International sold On the Border