I started with a lower rating, but as I thought about it... I think it deserves the perfect score…read more It's a cozy spot with a small outdoor patio. Their cold AC is excellent during the summer. It was what I was looking for after stopping by to catch a FIFA game. The huge TV by the bar was perfect to watch the match. The waiter was cool and friendly, but the food was the real highlight. I ordered the "California Burrito", which was more of a huge "wet" burrito smothered in cheese instead of salsa and packed with steak. The 'Mar y Tierra' was legit too. Served with thin asada ribeye, cooked perfectly and topped with shrimp. Full of flavor. They also have a salsa bar, and the habanero salsa was excellent. Chips and salsa provided as well. I'm glad I stayed for it all.

Food was amazing and giant portions…read more I had the monster chimichanga and I literally could only eat the meat and veggies that came outside the chimichanga before I was full. The actual chimichanga is going to make for some delicious leftovers. The a-la-carte chicken quesadilla was nearly an inch thick. Well worth the $5 price. Only mild complaint: the chips could use more salt and the salsa could use more spice.

First time there. Service was fast. Great atmosphere. Busy. Waiter was great, food was excellent…read moreand had huge portions and the price reasonable. Clean place. By the time we left, parking lot was packed. Will return.

Not a gay friendly establishment. I identified as a gay man and was told "no regreses" when I paid…read moremy bill, which means don't return. I'll most certainly comply:). No te preocupes al dueno.

The food and service was excellent. We were here in Franklin for a couple of days and trying out…read moresome local restaurants. This one is a big hit with us. Enchiladas Blanco, oysters ceviche and soft tacos.

What a gem hidden in a plaza. GREAT food and the service was friendly, quick and attentive. Prices…read morewere just right. Can't wait to return and try it again...

Franklin has quite a few Mexican restaurants for its size. Overall the Mexican restuarants across…read morethe entire south tend to be sub par. I stopped in here the other day and even though this was the first visit this one seems to be better than the norm. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week! Price are reasonable. I started with a margarita, and they have 3 sizes: $2.50 $3.50 and $4.50. I opted for the $4.50 and it was huge! Pretty good too. I noticed the beer menu and it was reasonable too. Domestic beer $2.25, and imports $2.50. They even had Bohemia which is harder to find than the cheapest Mexican beers at the same price. Most Mexican restaurants dont even serve Bohemia. (Bohemia is Mexican from Monterrey Mex) At the bar were 9 guys chatting away. I could tell from the accents most, if not all, were Mexican. There were also Mexican customers eating at tables. Most all other Mexican restaurants in Franklin have ZERO Mexican customers. Thats another good sign! I ordered a combo plate, #7 which was $7.49. It was average. Often combos offer the cheaper grades of food so next time I will try something better. Inside the relleno was white melted cheese that appeared it could have been from a can. If so I hate that. The cheese on the refrieds and enchilada appeared to be real. The enchilada was made with basic ground beef. Most any other thing inside would have been better. This restaurant should NOT be confused with another NC chain with several locations in NC and North GA. It goes by Mi Pueblo with an outline of a Pueblo style building. This is not that chain. I will be back and check out more menu options and update this as I do. For now I will give it a 4 star.

Seeing that the latest review is over two years ago we were not surprised to find this place…read moreapparently is Permanently CLOSED. In a run down area with no sign and no activity. Another one bites the dust...

Bryson City is another one of the mountain communities that we love to visit but unfortunately it's…read morehard to find a decent restaurant. I did a quick Yelp search and this Mexican restaurant at the house reviews and we are thankful that we visited it. It was situated right on the tuckaseegee River and even though it was about 378° f outside we still decided to sit outside just to be by the river. Started off with the basket of chips and salsa and both were freshly prepared and our meals were very good and very authentic and the wait staff again here was very friendly checked on you often and again even outside they were coming out there every couple of minutes to check and make sure we had everything that we needed. This restaurant is just a mile or two outside of the downtown so it's well worth a car ride over there to get some really good authentic Mexican and if you like margaritas or draft beer you're not going to find a better prices anywhere in North Carolina.

My wife and I enjoyed four queens while we were staying in Bryson City dropping our daughter off at…read moreWCU. Port Queens was ranked in the top five in the Bryson city area and I knew we'd get filled up and have a good meal when we saw they had salsa bar. I had read the reviews and heard some good things about their quesadillas so decided to give them a try. We started out sampling each one of their salsa from the salsa bar with the tortilla chips before dinner. The food was great and the service was excellent. The quesadilla was stuffed full and was a huge portion size with the beans. We both ate about half and finished off the rest for breakfast at the Airbnb. I will definitely keep the four queens on my radar for my next trip to Sylva or Bryson City.

I loved their asada burrito. Very authentic and hearty. The green and red salsas were spectacular…read more Very clean restaurant and bathrooms. Nice decor. Spacious. Wonderful service. I'll be back!

What a treasure in Franklin! As Texans who love Mexican food, we are picky- La Brasa exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Absolutely delicious and amazing service

What a great find in an out of the way place! Delicious homemade corn tortillas, authentic Mexican…read morefood and sauces and a charming guy (Carson) who takes care of your orders. Very reasonable prices for a generous portion of food. Had lunch there (chile relienos and tacos. Going back tomorrow for dinner!

Well those were some delicious lamb birria tacos!…read more Served with slightly sweet pickled red onion lime and two salsas on the side. I also try the beans and rice also very flavorful. They were out of the chicken soup so the owner brought me out a bowl of birria soup and chatted with me about how it is made. They are very proud of their food. Love the vibe.

I have been coming to Sylva since 1970, and to be completely honest, I have never found a single…read morerestaurant here that I fell in love with or felt was worthy of a return visit--until now. Don't let the outside fool you; the exterior is deceiving and doesn't draw you in, but once you step inside, El Patron is absolutely amazing and incredibly clean. The food is the real star. I had the fried burrito, which was perfectly crisp and flavorful, smothered in cheese and mole and my husband ordered the Texas Steak. The chips were warm, fresh, and their incredible salsa bar is a massive bonus with so many great authentic flavors. I can't believe I haven't been here before today. After decades of searching for a go-to spot in town, we've finally found it. We will absolutely be back!

Stopped in here today with my boss while being in the area for work. The restaurant is nice and…read moreclean, very large booths for a big group. The manager was polite, walking around greeting people and checking on them. The Food was amazing! This place is superb. Will gladly stop in again!!