Tacos El Franc

Luis F. 

on Yelp

a month ago

the taco options in downtown are plentiful, so many places offering the same menu.. how do you know which is the "best"? well, when i see references to a michelin star and netflix, i just had to stop by and let me tell ya .. best tacos in the area, hands down .. there i said it!! tacos el franc may have limited parking options , but that's about it. the quality, clean (not greasy) ingredients are present in every single bite. the char on the adobada tacos and tortillas give them a whole new dimension and bring me back to... read more

Stephanie B. 

on Yelp

a month ago

New taco spot on 5th Ave in the gaslamp. This felt like a more authentic spot, as they offered meats like tripe, beef tongue, etc. no chicken tacos here! You order at the counter and they call your name on a speaker system, which is nice. There is a lot of seating; indoor, outdoor, and semi outdoor on the cutest back patio! The Mexican music, red and white tables and chairs, staff, and decor gave all the vibes of a traditional Mexican taco shop. We ordered a variety of tacos (including carne asada, adobada (my favorite), ... read more

Nick S. 

on Yelp

a month ago

I ordered two vampiros -- one mixed meat and one cabeza. This is usually my go-to order, but the downtown location didn't hit the same as the one in Plaza Bonita. The meat tasted a bit dry and old. It still hits the spot if you're in the area, but I'd rather make the drive to Plaza Bonita for better flavor. Also, they put a lot of guacamole on their tacos -- I usually ask for it on the side, but they charged me $5 for it, which was a bit disappointing. 

Luis U. 

on Yelp

a month ago

I will give them 5 stars for customer service and cleanliness. However the food needs more flavor. The tacos are a little bland. It's hard not to compare to Tacos el Gordo, those have more flavor, but we all know we hate their line/ordering system that makes zero sense! If you are a line at TeG, come here! Oh also the adobada/al pastor has guacamole, I prefer that green creamy sauce from TeG. 

James K. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

I had cabeza, lengua, and suadero tacos - everything was delicious. There was a good balance of umami and spice, and a good mixture of textures too - juicy and crunchy. The decor is cute and there's a back patio. 

Fumie W. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

tried the carne asada tacos, adobada tacos, and fries!! everything was so good, i recommend the adobada tacos and fries! parking is a bit difficult in this area as it's right on the downtown strip. very clean inside and fast line 

Darren A. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Service was amazing! I have been dying to try this place as I have seen that they are Michelin Star rated. I came in on a Saturday to the surprise that they were not busy. Food was great, I really enjoyed that they give cucumbers on the side! Adobada was the star of the show, I believed the carne asada was pretty on par with other rival taco restaurants. Pricing is pretty heavy, pricing starts at $4.75 per taco, not sure if it's the downtown premium or if their other location has different pricing. It was also pretty lo... read more

DJ W. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Absolutely delicious adobada fries. Glad they made another US location to give people a taste of Tijuana style tacos and foods. Fast service and decent seating on weekdays, weekends are packed so put your patience on! 

Ivan S. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Simply Amazing! Tacos el Franc are my favorite taco shop in San Diego. The service was fast and efficient. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. My favorite are the carne asada quesadilla. Their salsas are the best! And of course the cup with beans is a must try. The decor made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place.