Tacos El Franc – Mexican
The rhythmic chop of the cleaver and the constant sizzle of the plancha set the tempo at this vibrant haunt, where the air is thick with the smoky perfume of charred carne asada and spiced adobada carved straight from the trompo. Guests crowd around the bustling counter to savor everything from tender, slow-cooked lengua to crispy tripa, each taco served on a warm tortilla and bursting with the bold, soulful energy of authentic street food. It is a sensory-rich experience where the heat of the grill and the brightness of fresh salsas create a masterclass in unpretentious, flavor-forward dining.
Boulevard General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada https://tacoselfranc.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, gerd, alkaline, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, aip, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the perfectly cooked dishes and generous portions, often noting that the intimate setting creates a truly memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the prompt and knowledgeable service, praising staff who are well-versed in the menu and ensure every visit is seamless.
Menu
Tacos
- Carne Asada Taco - $6.5: Grilled steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adobada Taco - $6.5: Marinated pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Taco - $6.5: Beef head Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Taco - $6.5: Beef brisket Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripa Taco - $6.5: Tripe Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano Taco - $6.5: Mixed meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lengua Taco - $6.5: Beef tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Taco - $6.5: Vegetarian taco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Quesadilla with Grilled Steak - $12.5: Grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Quesadilla with Grilled Steak - $8.5: Small quesadilla with grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Quesadilla - $12.5: Grilled steak and marinated pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Quesadilla with Beef Tongue - $8.5: Small quesadilla with beef tongue Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla with Beef Tongue - $12.5: Beef tongue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $10.5: Cheese quesadilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Cheese Quesadilla - $6.5: Small cheese quesadilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Quesadilla - $10.5: Vegetarian quesadilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Mulitas
- Adobada Mulita - $10.5: Marinated Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Mulita - $10.5: Grilled Steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabeza Mulita - $10.5: Beef Head Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano Mulita - $10.5: Mixed Meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Mulita - $10.5: Beef Tongue Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Mulita - $10.5: Grilled Steak and Marinated Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suadero Mulita - $10.5: Beef Brisket Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tripa Mulita - $10.5: Tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Mulita - $10.5: Vegetarian Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Tostadas
- Grilled Steak Tostada - $10.5: Grilled steak tostada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Pork Tostada - $10.5: Marinated pork tostada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tostada - $10.5: Vegetarian tostada Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Tostada - $10.5: Beef tongue tostada Available at: dinner, lunch
Vampiros
- Vampiro with Grilled Steak - $10.5: Vampiro with grilled steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Pork Vampiro - $10.5: Marinated pork vampiro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Vampiro - $10.5: Vegetarian vampiro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Vampiro - $10.5: Vampiro with beef tongue Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Half Order of Fries - $5.5: Half order of fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Full Order of Fries - $9.5: Full order of fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cup of Beans - $3.5: Vaso De Frijol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans with Grilled Steak - $8.5: Frijol Con Carne Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cup of Avocado (Guacamole) - $4.5: Vaso De Aguacate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Extra Tostada
- Onions and Chiles: Cebollitas y Chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda
- Beer: Cerveza (US Locations Only)
- Agua Fresca - Jamaica: Hibiscus water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Agua Fresca - Naranja: Orange water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Agua Fresca - Horchata: Rice milk drink Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Desserts
- Flan: Coming Soon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Tacos El Franc
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic Mexican street food, high-protein options, and a vibrant, budget-friendly atmosphere with prompt service would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This vibrant haunt offers a sensory-rich experience featuring authentic street food like adobada carved from the trompo and perfectly cooked tripa.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no concerns, instead highlighting the perfectly cooked dishes, generous portions, and knowledgeable staff at this establishment.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Tacos El Franc is a budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offering authentic street food at an affordable price point.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein meats, vegetarian tacos, and versatile options like onions and chiles that fit keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Onions and Chiles work for multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, paleo, and whole30.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offers a casual, sensory-rich street food experience where guests crowd around a bustling counter.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests celebrate the perfectly cooked dishes, generous portions, and prompt, knowledgeable service within an intimate and memorable dining setting.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a vibrant, sensory-rich ambiance with an intimate setting, bustling counter service, and the energetic atmosphere of authentic street food.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports various diets including keto, vegan, gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, and vegetarian through dishes like onions and chiles or suadero tacos.
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