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Tacos El Franc

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3030 Plaza Bonita Rd Suite 1108, National City, CA, 91950, United States

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Mon11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4.0739 reviews
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Kathy B. 
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a month ago

We visited because of the Michelin recognition in Mexico and found the tacos to be good, but nothing exceptional. The adobada taco was flavorful, but even better served vampiro style (but what doesn't tastes better with melted cheese?). The suadero taco was moist and tasty, while the asada taco was average. The outdoor dining patio was comfortable and the service was outstanding. Shout out to our server Alejandra N. who was most pleasant and helpful. The other young people working were also quick to bring out the dishes, re... read more

Business response:

Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for visiting TEF. We are so grateful for you stopping by and tasting our tacos! I’m wondering what kept you from giving us 5 stars lol? It appears all was amazing! Jk. 

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Elle E. 
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a month ago

Great tacos and service! Next time, I'll be sure to tell them not to put beans on my taco. Beans on my taco, was the only thing I didn't like. 

Business response:

Got it! No beans! Just let us know. We don’t get offended…. Gracias Elle!! Hope to see you soon again! 

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Scott K. 
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a month ago

Fast friendly, and the most importantly delicious. I haven't had a single thing on the menu that's bad. You can get a little loud because it's very popular. If you come during the day, the patio is beautiful to sit outside and have great tasting tacos. 

Business response:

Gracias Scott!! We’re very grateful for your kind words. We’re happy you love our tacos and our taqueria. 

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Roberto T. 
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a month ago

Al principio todo delicioso, ayer fui a cenar y me encontré con la sorpresa que sus tostadas no son las mismas. Ya no son tatemadas ahora usan tostadas para ceviche lo cual que cambia el sabor a sus tostadas. Para ser una Guia Micheline y esten usando ese tipo de tostadas nomas No! 

Business response:

Estimado. Nuestras tostadas no son para ceviche. Nosotros mismos las hacemos. Las hacemos con manteca de res. El día que guste le muestro. 

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Leila D. 
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a month ago

The BEST tacos in town! Especially the lengua and tripa are amazing! The staff and place are lovely. 

Business response:

Gracias Leila!! We’re here to serve you! We agree, our staff is amazing. 

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Ann H. 
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a month ago

I read this was Michelin Guide recommended so had to try it. I really struggled with giving it 4 stars over 5 as it was really close. I think now that I know exactly what I like here, next time the visit will be 5 stars. My favorite item of the night- campechano taco (tripe & grilled steak). It was so flavorful and juicy but not overly wet/sauced. I also really loved lengua (the meat) but felt my lengua quesadilla overall was too wet and did not have enough cheese. The carne asada taco and adobada tacos were good but I did... read more

Business response:

Hi, Ann. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review! 

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Michelle F. 
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a month ago

I was thinking 3.5 but rounding up to 4 stars because TACOS. I waited a minute before checking them out. Dined on a Friday afternoon and were seated immediately. We sat at the bar and ordered our tacos. The staff is very helpful and friendly and the space is large with various areas for seating. I had the: All tacos ordered with everything. Tacos de Lengua: Delicious amazing, perfect tender lengua, with the right small double tortillas. A little heavy on the sauce, thankfully it's not spicy. Carne Asada: ok, like... read more

Business response:

Hi, Michelle. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for the review! 

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Trinh T. 
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a month ago

Food: Carne Asada Taco - a bit salty and didn't have that really smokey taste and smell to it. it was somewhat missing flavor to the meat? it also had beans! it wasn't bad it was still decent but i've definitely had better. Adobada Taco - also missing some flavor to the meat but still a decent taco and soft tortilla Mixita Fries (Carne Asada + Adobada) - loved the crispy fries. it had lots of potato and was made perfectly. the asada had some smokey meat peaces which i liked. the adobada was decent with it. the sauces and ... read more

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Cindy S. 
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a month ago

Food tasty. Ordered 1 mulita and it was enough to share it. Lots of carne asada meat , cheese , and guacamole, all the fixings and wonderful tasting corn tortillas. Service needs help or better system for to go orders. The hostess took our order to go, and she didn't check the kitchen or behind her when the waiter set our order on shelf behind her. We assumed she ignored it because it was a door dash order section , but we stood there and iour order sat there. Until we asked where our food was after waiting for 15 -20mins ... read more

Business response:

Hi, Cindy. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience! 

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Tacos El Franc has a 4 star rating with 739 reviews. 

When is Tacos El Franc open?

Tacos El Franc is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.