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Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara | Our Story

Jalisco Tradition, Perfected in Las Vegas

In 2014, three friends from Jalisco opened our doors with one goal: bring the real flavors of Jalisco and Michoacan to Las Vegas — no shortcuts, ever.
Three Friends, One Mission

Three Friends, One Mission

In 2014, three friends who grew up with the bold flavors of Jalisco in their bones decided Las Vegas deserved the real thing. They opened with a single, unapologetic purpose: to be the best.
A Recipe Three Decades in the Making

A Recipe Three Decades in the Making

At the heart of our menu is a family recipe already more than 30 years old when we opened — Michoacan-style carnitas, slow-cooked and uncompromised. That recipe is the standard every plate is held to.
The Birote That Makes It Real

The Birote That Makes It Real

Our birote salado is baked fresh in-house every day — the crusty, salted roll that gives the torta ahogada its soul. It's why ours made Eater Vegas's list of must-try tortas in the city.
A Full Jalisco Table

A Full Jalisco Table

Beyond the torta ahogada: award-winning birria with consomé, tacos dorados, tacos de canasta, and handmade tortillas when available. Guests tell us it tastes like eating in Mexico — that's exactly what we're going for.
Four Locations, the Same Commitment

Four Locations, the Same Commitment

Word of mouth carried us from one Las Vegas location to four across Nevada. The recipe hasn't changed, and neither has the standard: fresh ingredients, time-honored preparation, no shortcuts.