Crispy Carnitas Tacos with Lime and Cilantro

Golden-brown chunks of slow-cooked pork glisten under the flat noon glare bouncing off pale walls in a Thonburi cafe. Three soft corn tortillas cradle the fatty meat, topped with bright green cilantro leaves and a wedge of yellow lime resting on the edge. The food sits on a cool, veined marble table that reflects the overhead light. A glass of iced water nearby shows distinct condensation beading along its side, hinting at the cool season air. The textures range from the crisp edges of the fried pork to the soft, matte surface of the tortillas. one drop of juice from the lime settles near the rim of the plate.