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Francisco's Mexican Deli

4.1 (73 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Delis, Soup
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Kent C.

Hand made tortillas made as you wait. Service was quick and courteous, but there are no prices anywhere. I ordered 2 Carnitas Street tacos and one Carne Asada street taco. You can view the meal from one of the pictures. They have meat and cilantro, and I asked for adding onions, they would not add them even though I could see them in there preparation area, which I found shocking. They also don't work with avocado or guacamole. The meat was high-quality, the tortillas fresh and their green salsa was medium heat and I've never had a creamy chili salsa like that ever before. I'm not sure I would request it again, but it's a little milder than the tomatillo green salsa. I can see why they get 4 stars, but I personally like my taco with at least cilantro and onions. There's a small bar for seating and parking directly in front of the restaurant. I don't think I'll be back because I can't get a street taco like I want it made, but what they served was very good.

The food was amazing. Great service. It was my first time going there, and I would go there again.
Liliana S.

Meal was around $45 little pricy but they have amazing customer service very polite the food was amazing After I finished server took my plate for me and to go boxes. there on it to fit your needs

Plato De Quesabirrias

Always excited when my job caters from Francisco's Mexican deli, love the birria both beef and goat and the quesadillas are delicious

Today's specialties. (Feb 2nd) YOU MUST TRY THE QUESOBIRRIAS. To die for.
Bonnie W.

Oh how I love thee, Francisco, whoever you are. The quesobirrias are TO DIE FOR. No prices listed but I always get good value for what I pay. Fresh made tortillas, really good rellenos, an excellent selection overall and all from a little "hole in the wall" kinda place. Servers are super friendly. A pace you can sit down, too, but we typically do takeout.

Ordene Menudo y me quede esperando una ora  Aquí esta la prueba
Miguel F.

Pues la verdad es que me dejaron muy desilusionado de aquí porque cuando me sirvieron todavía era mañana pero ya que por fin me dieron mi orden casi eran las 12 de mediodía . Esto fue el sábado y Entiendo que había mucha gente y solo había dos cocineras y su ayudante- pobre muchacha le gritaban y ya le andaba de llorar. creo que fueron a matar la vaca porque una hora por un plato de menudo se pasan mejor que sirvan las ordenes fácil más pronto y las quesabirrias y los tacos y todo lo demás pues claro eso va tomar mas tiempo. Pero yo solo les pedi que me hagan una orden de menudo y para ser sincero cuando por fin lo probé estaba más o menos como no tenia pata y cayo solo los cuernitos. Lo único que puedo decir con toda sinceridad es que las tortillas eran hechas a mano y si estaban ricas pero todo lo demás no. No me gusto el servicio espero que mejoren

Abby L.

AMAZING. This is the go to place after a night out because menudo cures it all and the taste makes you forget all the embarrassing things you did. The salsa isn't watered down like most places. And the tortillas are LIIIIFE. I've also had the birria and although it isn't like my best's home made birria, it's pretty close and still delicious. The exterior looks a bit sketchy, but walk in and be relieved because the ladies are always patient and you see the pot cooking all the good stuff right in front of you. And the prices are very straightforward!

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Love the food. Authentic and Delicious! A hidden spot easy to drive by. Small inside but has seating . Very nice staff . Enjoy!

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This place is the best Mexican food in Vista !! Theyre always busy, weekends its paccked !

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The barbacoa quesa tacos are delicious with the homemade tortillas. It's a little bit pricey but honestly it's worth it.

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