17 Best Mexican Restaurants in Franklin

“This is for AUTHENTIC Mexican food. If you're expecting white queso and chips/salsa this is not the place for you. This is REAL Mexican food, not the American version so many are used to. The food is good, not amazing. But it is one of the few places around that is very authentic. You know it is, because the patrons are mostly Mexicans. It offers the variety of actual Mexican cooking. (I wish they had chorizo tacos). As someone who lived in Mexico, I can attest this is the REAL THING! The tables are VERY close together and the atmosphere is cramped and not welcoming. For this reason, we choose to get take-out. If someone were to laugh, cough, or sneeze, it most assuredly would hit most of the tables since they are so close together. However, the line does move quickly and the service is very quick. My only real complaint besides the table situation is that a lot of the meat is very fatty. This is normal for Mexican cooking, but since this is not in Mexico, I wish they would take the time to remove the hunks of fatty pieces from the meat. They will prevent me from ordering more variety.“

“This place is amazing. Felipe and Jose Ramon are the best servers here. So nice, attentive, friendly, and so much more! Drinks are delicious so unique and refreshing! Foods are great portions and affordable price. This place would get six stars if i could.“

“Was packed and continued to get packed from walking in and taking to go order. Only thing was ordered a shrimp taco not chicken, but it’s all good it got eaten. We will be backKid-friendliness: Was good for the kids and free dessert. Smiled all the way home.“

“Some of the best Mexican food in Franklin!Portions are BEYOND generous, there is always enough to take home for the next day.The queso is the best I've ever had.....it's addicting!Love the menu variety and appreciate that they don't skimp on the cheese, queso, chorizo, or toppings. That's refreshing.The staff isn't the nicest out there, but the food seems to make up for that. They always get my order correct, and I think they do an amazing job all around.“

“Sopapilla's exceeded my expectations in every way. The menu had a wide variety of options and everything I tried was bursting with flavor—I especially loved their crispy chimichangas. The cozy ambiance and attentive service made it the perfect spot for a relaxed and delicious meal.“

“Very authentic food. Friendly staff Nachos carnitas were a hit Tried the huaraches w pastor and very delicious - fried corn masa; refried beans and the pastor meat. Topped w lettuce avocado and onions. Very filling. Pollo tacos looked good as well. Glad to have found this hidden gem in Franklin during a soccer tournament.“

“I can't say enough good things about our waiter! We came in with a group of around 15, and he was awesome! He was kind and funny, and got all our orders right! The food was good and very reasonably priced. Would definitely come back!Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled vegetarian menu and dishes.“

“LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! I've had a hyperfixation on their carne asada quesadilla, and I'll add some of their queso to it. Both are ~chef's kiss~. Plus the girl up front is always so nice to me when I come in. Plus she teases me a bit about the fact I get the same thing. Every. Single. Time. Either way she always makes me feel welcome and I'm happy to see her when I walk in. Know if you're greeted by a girl with red hair and a gorgeous smile, that you are going to have a very welcoming and good experience. Anyways 5 stars. I love this place. It's the only good California thing that's moved here. Everyone and everything else related can get out of Tennessee!“

“Listen, after relocating from California to Tennessee I have tried MANY Mexican food places & this one is by far the BEST! Their carne asada burrito is AMAZING & with the side of grilled onions really puts it over the top!!! I tell just about everyone who have recently moved from California about this place!!“

“The perfect cheap and delicious late night meal. They serve excellent authentic tacos filled to the brim with meat. The tacos range from $2 to 2.50 each which is a steal. They also have other options (burritos, birria tacos, quesadillas, etc). They don’t have sodas but you can pick some up at the gas station. There’s a couple tables outside the gas station but most people take their food to go. CASH ONLY!!“

“this place is always bussin, i come here atleast once a month MINIMUM ! their happy chicken is always perf, salsa delicious, guac perfect, queso white ooey gooey goodness and their happy chicken is the most delicious thing ever. been coming here for years and just realized i’ve never left a review, staff knows me and always remembers my order, theyre super kind and personable 100/10 recommend, definitely my favorite place to get some pretty darn authentic mexican style food ! i’ve eaten everything from tacos to quesadillas to many different things on the menu but they always have something for someone !“

“This place has good Mexican food. I got the Fajitas Fundida which they made gluten-free by adding corn tortillas instead of flour. This was EXCELLENT. Hit the spot perfectly. The staff is also lovely and inviting. The restaurant gives typical Mexican restaurant vibes with wooden benches and decorative murals.“

“Everyone has always been friendly and eager to answer questions about their menu. I have been exploring their different plates, tacos and hot bar… everything has been great! Some items like their caldo del res is available on weekends and their ribs are crazy good! Great place for a quick snack, lunch or dinner.“

“Garcia's in Franklin TN (Hwy 96) is not your average Mexican restaurant! A pleasant atmosphere invites one to a wonderful occasion. The food is served with style and exceptional flavors! You will wonder why Mexican food all these years couldn't have been this good?“

“Blue Coast provides our family with lots of gluten and dairy free options; a requirement due to our diverse food issues. We love the pineapple salsa and the self serve drinks and salsa bar.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and dairy free options but some risk of cross contamination. If concerned, make it known and they change gloves.“

“We stopped in to try a new Mexican style restaurant. We were promptly seated(lunchtime) . We were shopping so just ordered something simple off the lunch special menu. We ordered sodas , which arrived in seconds. While snacking on the chips and salsa, our lunch order appeared in 2 minutes, yes it was that fast. The food was delicious. We received extra chips ,salsa, and drinks without even asking. It's almost as if our waiter was our private waiter. A fantas experience. Next time we come up from spring hill we will Definitely be back to try a double order of the fajitas.. a#1.“

“This was hands down the best Mexican food I’ve had in my life! Everything was fresh, hot and seasoned perfectly. The service was the best service we’ve had since we’ve been in Tennessee. Friendly, attentive, fast, and polite. I highly recommend this restaurant for family dinner or date night! There is bar seating and dining room seating available. My husband and I will definitely never forget this place, it will always be one of our favorite stops when we are visiting Tennessee.“