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Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Franklin

Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.0
(11k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 20 min
"Cantina chicken quesadilla is the best!! Absolutely love this Taco Bell location every meal I get is made to perfection ! Highly recommend the cantina chicken meals they're all amazing but I have to say that the quesadilla is my favorite! "
"One of my favorite fast foods! usually whenever I door dash myself food, it always comes with something missing or made wrong. This taco bell never disappoint! Price wise, you always get your money's worth with the Discovery Luxe Box. And food always comes hot. I recommend the Shredded Beef Nacho Fries to anyone looking for a good snack"
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$6.97
Nachos BellGrande®
Warm-and-crispy tortilla chips with seasoned beef, refried beans, diced tomatoes, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream. (730 cal.)
$7.88
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.35
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.08
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(6k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 26 min
"After watching this week's Survivor episode and the Applebee's reward, I had to have the Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger. The huge, crispy onion rings side was perfect! 🍔 Chicken Wonton Tacos were back on the menu and always been one of my favorites! Chef kiss☆😋 Terrific takeout and Doordarsh order!"
"The Burgers and wings were great, However the Mac and cheese with tenders looked like a child sized portion of the tenders and the pasta. It was overpriced for the amount of food. There were three tenders about the size of a child's pinkie finger."
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
$20.95
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$16.55
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$13.64
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. (Note: sauce contains bacon and cannot be removed)
$20.25
The Draft Sports Bar & Grill

The Draft Sports Bar & Grill

4.0
(2k+)
• Pizza • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 13.3 mi • 46 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
" Loaded potato skins never fail to impress! Each bite is a perfect balance of crispy potato, melted cheese, savory bacon, and creamy sour cream. The combination of textures—crunchy edges with the soft, fluffy interior—makes it irresistible. The toppings are always generous, and the addition of green onions adds a fresh, flavorful touch. Whether it’s a quick snack or a party favorite, they’re always a crowd-pleaser. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce, and you’ve got a winning dish every time. Simply amazing—comfort food at its best!"
"I highly recommend this pLace, Best burgers in West Chester & Liberty Township. The chili deserves the awcards it has won, the loaded fries & tots, potato skins and everything we've tried has been fantastic. On top of that, they burgers always look perfect when I open the togo containers. How they do that amazes me. Kids Cheeseburger is my size and just as delicious as the regular sized burgers."
Bone-In Wings
Wings 6, 12, 18, 24
$16.29
Quesadillas
Cheddar Jack Cheese with Choice of Meat. Served with Pico and Sour Cream
$15.62
The Frisco Burger
A single patty topped with bacon, grilled onion, 1,000 Island, American and provolone cheese. Served on toasted high crown bread.
$17.32
Fried Oreos
The Cookie we all know and love, Deep-Fried to perfection in and Amazing Batter, Served with Chocolate or Raspberry Sauce for Dipping
$11.69
Falcon Restaurant Group (Alex Rd)

Falcon Restaurant Group (Alex Rd)

3.9
(100+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 36 min
"These wings were amazinggggg, hot and fresh"
"I got a Greek salad and when I opened the packaging it was only the toppings of the salad with no lettuce. I paid almost $15 for toppings to a salad thrown in a Styrofoam container. The Fish and Chips was incredibly dry and flavorless as well, not worth the price."
Falcon Classic Burger
A juicy beef burger stuffed with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, topped with American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and our signature house sauce, served with crispy seasoned fries for the ultimate Falcon-style meal.
$17.68
12 Wings Bone -in
Bone-In
$19.19
Fish & Chips
Golden crispy battered fish served with seasoned crispy fries, tartar sauce, and fresh lemon wedges for a classic comfort meal packed with crunch and flavor.
$19.98
Mozzarella Sticks
Bone-In
$10.4
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.2
(6k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 40 min
"8piece classic mango hot was perfect !!! Fresh and ready to eat !!! The Cajun corn had the perfect amount of seasoning it was so good !! Whoever was the cook at 11pm tonight deserve a raise im so shocked everything was fresh & CORRECT "
"These are the best wings around. Yes, they're greasy, but wings should be! The Louisiana rub is the best. Just enough spices to always leave you wanting more. And they're not slathered in sauce like so many others. Perfect!"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$19.57
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$16
Boneless Meal Deal For 2
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. (Feeds 2-3)
$21.32
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$15.13
Burger King

Burger King

4.3
(2k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 39 min
"nuggets great whopper Jr yummy shake delicious "
"This is the 3rd time I've ordered the onion rings with zesty sauce. The last 2 times the employee has failed to give me the zesty sauce and instead gave me ranch."
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$13.79
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$7.29
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$4.23
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$7.68
El Rancho Grande

El Rancho Grande

4.5
(5k+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"This was my first time ordering from here. Omgoodness! Hot, fresh, and very generous size servings. And it came with a huge bag of the freshest, thinnest, warm and crispy homemade tortilla chips and salsa! Yum!"
"I'm bummed because the margaritas I ordered should be 12oz (1.5cups) but they're not even a full cup each. As soon as I pulled one of them out of the carrier, I could tell it wasn't full. I opened them both and neither were full. I measured both of them and collectively, they were 1 and 3/4 cups which means that they didnt give me a full 1 and 1/4 cups of the beverage I paid for. It also tastes like super sugary margarita mix with a drop of alcohol so I feel like I wasted my money. Very disappointed :( The beans with chips and salsa are very good though!"
*Lunch # 14 Lunch Fajitas
Choice of ground beef or chicken topped with lettuce and cheese.
$15.68
Tacos (3)
Grilled chicken breast cooked with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and zucchini topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice and tortillas. *Foods cooked to order, consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk for food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$11.93
Rice
Vegetarian.
$3.4
Lunch # 16 Pollo Loco
Bed of rice topped with grilled chicken, fresh colorful bell peppers and cheese sauce.
$16
Tres Amigos Bourbon & Tequila (Springboro)

Tres Amigos Bourbon & Tequila (Springboro)

4.7
(60+)
• Mexican • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee
"Chimichanga was amazing. Nice and crispy with the right amount of cheese. Chips were fresh. Will order again"
"I have eaten in store and delivery. It's all excellent and service is good too. Lots of Mexican food experience and this is top notch."
Arroz Con Pollo
A big burrito overstuffed with grilled chicken or steak, rice, cheese sauce and verde sauce your choice of black or refried beans. Served with sour cream, lettuce, tomato and pico de gallo.
$15.49
Chips
Flour tortilla with birria meat, cheese, cilantro and onions. Served with rice and birria consommé on the side.
$6.39
El Grande Burrito
A stuffed burrito with grilled chicken, steak, fresh pineapple, shrimp and Mexican chorizo and topped with warm cheese sauce with rice on the side.
$15.5
Quesabirria
Experience our fresh guacamole, made with ripe avocados, lime juice, diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro and a touch of jalapeño for a hint of spice.
$13.99
Veracruz

Veracruz

4.6
(300+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"The Tacos De Pollo are delicious! I love the fresh small diced tomatoes and the portions are great for sharing or a couple meals. Delicious!!"
"Absolutely delicious! Arrived still hot and packaged great! Portions are enough for a couple meals or to share. Also comes with chips and salsa!! So definitely a win win!! Would order again!!"
5. Arroz Con Pollo
One taco with meat of your choice: steak, shrimp or birria. your choice of either corn or flour tortilla.
$10.71
Tacos (Steak, Shrimp or Birria)
Large bag of corn chips & 8oz of our fresh, homemade red salsa.
$8.25
Chips & Salsa (large)
Rolled tortilla stuffed with your choice of either ground beef, beans, shredded chicken or cheese. topped with our homemade, red, non-spicy enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
$6
Enchilada (Beef, Bean, Chicken, or Cheese)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$6.38
Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill

Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill

4.5
(500+)
• Mexican • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee
"The food was all so good! The Chalupa and Tacos were so tasty! Such a great price for the amount of food! High recommend! "
"This is my family's favorite Mexican restaurant! Their food is amazing, they follow instructions very well and we always have a good experience! I always order their Tacos , hubby gets something different every time and our kids love the Tacos with rice and beans. Portions are great. We always have leftovers and the food arrives fresh and yummy."
Rice
Four flour or corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of carne asada or barbacoa. Served with cilantro, onions and charro beans. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Chicken may contain small bones. Alert your server to any special dietary needs.
$3.49
Tacos De Cancun
Burrito stuffed with steak, chicken, rice and beans. Topped with shrimp, chorizo, pineapple and smothered in cheese sauce. Consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Chicken may contain small bones. Alert your server to any special dietary needs.
$17.5
Burrito Barzon
3 pieces.
$19
Pollo Supremo
Flour tortilla filled with chicken or ground beef, deep-fried to a golden brown and topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo guacamole and sour cream.
$17.26
La Catrina Oaxaqueña  Food Truck

La Catrina Oaxaqueña Food Truck

4.8
(500+)
• Mexican • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee
"Amazing street tacos! This is my second time getting them and it only get better. The steak is always tender and juicy. The red sauce is spicy, smooth, and flavourful! "
"Everything was amazing!! First time trying the street corn it was incredible!! And the hot dogs were the best hot dogs u have ever tried!! The steak tacos were so flavorful! This place was my first time trying out them out and damn sure won't be my last!! It's literally the best Mexican I have ever eaten!! 10 out of 10!!"
3 Street Tacos
Three Corn tortilla topped with Choose of meet, onion & cilantro. Served with wedge lime.
$12.71
Burrito
Choice of meet with beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, shredded mozzarella, diced tomato, and sour cream wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$12.02
Quesadilla Regular
A flour tortilla layered with seasoned choice of meet, mozzarella cheese, grilled onion and cilantro.
$11.01
3 Tacos Deluxe
Corn tortilla topped with choice of meet, mozzarella cheese, Lettuce, tomato, & sour cream. Served with wedge lime.
$13.16
El Nuevo Grillo Taquería

El Nuevo Grillo Taquería

4.7
(30+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
$6 off on $40+
Taco Asada
Grilled beef steak, served with rice, beans and salad 4 tortillas
$4.09
Carne Asada
Beef belly soup
$22
Torta Asada / Steak
Beef soup with vegetables
$17
Sope Asada
Served with chopped onions, tomatoes and peppers
$7.25
El Toro Mexican Bar & Grill (Gardner Rd)

El Toro Mexican Bar & Grill (Gardner Rd)

4.4
(4k+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee
"El Toro NEVER messes up our order. It's always perfect and such a big portion. Steak burrito fajita is my favorite "
"I order here frequently, and the food is always hot and fresh. My last two orders though, I've gotten less than half the container filled with cheese dip. For the price, I expect more especially since I've gotten full containers previously. "
Arroz con Carne
Two chimichangas with your choice of meat covered with white cheese sauce and served with beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
$14.82
Rice
One of our favorite dishes, a bed of traditional Mexican rice topped with your choice of grilled meat and covered with white cheese sauce.
$3.02
Soft Drink
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes, topped with white cheese sauce. Served with rice.
$3.8
Burrito Fajitas
Signature item.
$18.42
Bubbakoo's Burritos

Bubbakoo's Burritos

4.6
(2k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
20% off on $30+
"This was a wonderful meal! And the value was unmatched! They were out of the dessert chocolate empandas and that was no issue easy refund BUT Bubbakoo's went above and beyond and included 2 other surprise desserts to make up for it! Thank you! Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!! 😊"
"The chiwawa was everything ive dreamed of! The jalapeños they have are so good and amazing spice. Very huge portions, the food is fresh especially the onions, and the queso is amazing! I would for sure order again and will be taking my mom and dad!"
BURRITO BOWL - BUILD YOUR OWN
Build it your way! Choose your protein, toppings, and sauces for a custom burrito bowl packed with your favorite flavors.
$16.18
BURRITO - BUILD YOUR OWN
Build it your way! Choose your protein, toppings, and sauces for a custom burrito packed with your favorite flavors.
$15.64
THE CHICKEN BOWL
OUR GRILLED CHICKEN BURRITO IN A BOWL WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TOPPINGS BUILT HOW YOU WANT IT
$14.62
CHIPS & SIGNATURE QUESO
Made fresh daily tortilla chips served with our signature queso (4oz).
$6.9
Chuy's

Chuy's

4.5
(7k+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee
"I'm always so happy when I doordash Chuy's! Every order has always arrived hot and ready to dig into! the taco shells were still crispy, too! And each order comes with a generous serving of chips, salsa, and jalapeño ranch dip!! Thanks again! 😊"
"Everything tasted great. They gave us a TON of chips. The salad is a really good value for its size and comes with plenty of dressing. The guac was a bit brown and seemed like they had prepackaged the container, which was disappointing, but it was still good. I do think the queso & guac are a bit expensive for the portions. "
Creamy Jalapeno
Blend of housemade creamy buttermilk ranch and Tangy Tomatillo sauce, cilantro, and jalapeños.
$5.92
Famous Steak Burrito
Fajita steak and cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, recommended with Hatch Green Chile Sauce. Served with Mexican rice or Green Chile rice and refried beans.
$18.13
Soft Tacos
Crispy fried tortilla stuffed with roasted chicken, cheese, cilantro & green chiles. Topped with your choice of Signature Sauces & a side of sour cream. Served with Mexican rice or Green Chile rice and refried beans. All orders come with chips, Creamy Jalapeño, and Salsa Fresca.
$14.05
Chuychanga
Two made-from-scratch corn tortillas. Roasted chicken & cheese with fan favorite Boom-Boom Sauce. Served with Mexican or Green Chile rice, and refried beans. All orders come with chips, Creamy Jalapeño, and Salsa Fresca.
$18.07
El Asadero Bar & Mexican Grill

El Asadero Bar & Mexican Grill

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
$5 off on $40+
"nice size container of ramen for 12.99 and it was delicious highly recommend"
"I order from here often. Tonight was not good. Everything arrived cold and late, which is a dasher issue. However, I paid over $6 for cheese dip that was maybe 5 tablespoons and they didn't include any chips to eat it with. The cheese quesadilla had so little cheese on it that it didn't even stick together. Just a fried quesadilla with a wisp of cheese for $6! The tacos were good"
Quesa Birria
Three corn tortillas or flour tortillas, choice of meat, topped with onion and cilantro served with rice and beans. Add one taco for an additional charge.
$19.98
Street Tacos (3)
8 slices birria pizza, onion, cilantro, cheese served with our cheesy fries, bacon, pico de gallo with a cup of consomé.
$25.11
Pizza Birria
Grilled chicken over a bed of rice covered with cheese sauce.
$29.01
Texanas Fajitas
Stuffed with steak, grilled chicken, rice, red salsa, beans, topped with cheese sauce, chorizo, pineapple and shrimp. Foods cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk for foodborne illnesses, especially if you have certain medical conditions. to our guests with food sensitivity or allergies el asadero bar & Mexican Grill cannot ensure that menu items do not contain ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction. before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
$27.42
Taqueria la herradura

Taqueria la herradura

4.9
(10+)
• Mexican • Latin American
$0 delivery fee
"Excelente servicio, muy rico muchas gracias"
Pastor
2 oz.
$3.92
Steak
Corn tortilla + salsas.
$3.92
Suadero
Corn tortilla + salsas.
$3.92
Arrachera
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
$6.5
Taqueria del pueblo restaurant

Taqueria del pueblo restaurant

4.7
(100+)
• $
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"the food was absolutely delicious. I got a carne asada Huaraches and size and flavor were on point. The salsa is different but in a really good way. The Chips and cheese hit the spot. We will be ordering again and will be looking for the food truck to get it in person!"
"Portions way to small for the price and the quality was extremely subpar . Tiramisu was delicious; however the store was far from generous with their slice."
Tacos
Cada uno. Tortilla de maíz, carne al gusto, cebolla y cilantro. / Each. Corn tortilla, choice of meat, onion and cilantro.
$4.3
Quesabirria
Cada una. Carne de res, carne deshebrada de res, queso, cilantro y cebolla. / Each. Beef, shredded beef, cheese, cilantro and onion
$5.66
Taco Supremo / Supreme Taco
Cada uno. Tortilla de maíz, carne al gusto, lechuga, crema, cilantro y jitomate. / Each. Corn tortilla, choice of meat, lettuce, sour cream, cilantro and tomato.
$5.85
Burritos
Carne al gusto, arroz, frijoles, lechuga, crema, queso y fajitas. / Choice of meat, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, cheese and fajitas.
$15.08
La Pinata

La Pinata

4.6
(90+)
• Mexican • American
$0 delivery fee
"The taste was good, but it's a Taco "Salad". There should be more lettuce than meat. And I appreciate them, but I don't need a giant bag of chips for an individual order."
"there was no lettuce in the taco salad and it just consisted of sauces. real disappointment. I actually chose the taco salad for the lettuce I was craving! chips were stale and cheese dip was too salty."
L6. Fajitas
Pollo asado remojado con salsa de queso, Servido con arroz. / Grilled chicken smothered with cheese sauce. Served with rice.
$16.5
L21. Arroz con Pollo / L21. Rice with Chicken
4 piece
$14.49
Churros
¡Fresco todos los días! Caldo de pollo con cilantro, arroz, pico y aguacate en rodajas. / Fresh everyday! Chicken broth with cilantro, rice, pico and sliced avocado.
$3.34
Sopa de Pollo y Arroz / Chicken & Rice Soup
Una chimichanga rellena con tu elección de pollo desmenuzado, carne molida o carne desmenuzada. Servidos con arroz, lechuga, tomates. Crema agria y guacamole. / One chimichanga filled with your choice of shredded chicken, ground beef or shredded beef. Served with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.
$14.35

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