Tacos El Franc

Soo H. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Tacos El Franc began in 1996 when Don Javier Valadez opened a taqueria in Tijuana.  In 2024 and 2025 Michelin Guide recognized the Tijuana location.Night falls and there is a light chill in the air.  Roberto Kelly opened The Gaslamp location October 8 the second in San Diego. Tacos El Franc shines in the darkness.  Inside it's warm.  I order at the counter.  Through the window I see a mound of masa.  They make corn tortillas to order. Carne taco features fresh corn tortilla which was soft and had a delicious light corn fla... read more

Natalie F. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Stopped here last night with a girlfriend and was so happy they opened a Tacos El Franc in Gaslamp! Service was quick and the staff was nice and efficient. The general manager, Guillermo, was walking around greeting people and checking in and making sure people were enjoying their food. He definitely spread a great energy especially since they've only been open a few days. We got 2 adobada tacos. You can see them slicing from the pork wheel in the back :) we were able to try the flan and horchata too and they were delicious... read more

Benny L. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Tacos El Franc strikes a strong balance between tradition and elevated taco craft. This isn't your typical "fast taco stand" -- it's a taquería refined through decades of love for the grill. For fans of authentic Tijuana-style tacos, it's worth the hype. If you go, try the adobada 

Kyle H. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

Will never eat a taco anywhere else in San Diego. Staff are polite and efficient. Great location! 

Ali S. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

From the Netflix docuseries, Taco Chronicles, and Michelin Star fame at the original location, Tacos El Franc finally arrives in downtown San Diego and are you in for a treat! The location, perfect, right on Fifth Avenue in the heart of the Gaslamp. The staff, amazing, very friendly and have great recommendations. Everyone was very nice and thanked us for coming. It was like being at a friend or family members place. The food, oh the food! Loved loved loved the asada tacos, so classic and so perfect. We had three and devo... read more

Aly H. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS to TACOS EL FRANC My family and I went to the Grand Opening at downtown. They never disappoint, always keep their traditional flavor, which is why they are the number one tacos in TJ and Cali. My mother doesn't speak English but was delighted with Tony personality definitely made his day. Definitely everyone should come try their unique flavor the traditional Tijuana style tacos Welcome to downtown, and I wish you all the success you deserve. 1000/1000 

Bruno Z. 

on Yelp

2 months ago

The best after-party tacos Vampiros Marinated Pork FIREEEEE@ 10/10. P.s Ask for extra salsa Staff very friendly, Thank Mr.Roberto for the nice conversation and chino paisa for the recommendation. Definitely I'll come back to try more. 

Jesus U. 

on Yelp

a month ago

Service and ambience was great! However the food was not up to the hype. The location in TJ offers handmade tortillas which they don't in this location. They added extra sauce to the adobada meat that was not my favorite, it tasted like chorizo. Glad I got to try it but unfortunately, if I ever come down to the San Diego area, I will be going to tacos el rica instead. We got way more food for less and really liked all the meats and sauces offered. 

Enrique V. 

on Yelp

a month ago

I really really wanted to like this place because the one in Tijuana is one of my go to taco spots but to say I was left disappointed is an understatement statement. We came here the other day to finally try their tacos and let me start off by saying they lacked flavor and guac on top seemed like it had been sitting out for hours so it was pretty dark. Their salsa selection is not very good at least compared to the ones in Mexico and overall this experience was meh. The worker who took my order was nice but other than that I... read more