Mexican Carnitas Tacos with Lime and Cilantro

Golden-brown fried pork chunks rest atop soft corn tortillas, their crispy edges glistening under broad skylight that bounces off pale walls. A wedge of bright green lime sits beside the tacos, its textured rind catching small highlights alongside the polished silverware on the white linen tablecloth. Fresh cilantro leaves scatter across the meat, adding specks of deep emerald against the warm meat tones. The tight framing isolates the plate, showing the glistening grease spots on the tortilla surface and the fine weave of the linen fabric. In the background, the soft blur of a North Beach restaurant interior suggests a quiet afternoon meal. One droplet of lime juice rests on the rim of the plate.