Online suggestions said to try the Carne Asada Fries, so I did...and they were right!!! I'm not typically a carne asada person because I feel it is usually under seasoned and tough, but Franks had the exact opposite. Great flavor and the meat was slightly crisp without being dried out. My only (small) wish was that it had come with some cilantro and onion on top. The green salsa was very flavorful and had a nice heat to it as well. Also ordered a single Al Pastor Taco. It was quite big and I ended up peeling apart the second tortilla to fashion an another taco. Sat at the tables outside and they were clean with some good shade and a nice breeze. I also had the passion fruit juice and enjoyed it so much I should have ordered a 32oz! Very happy with everything and I will definitely be back. read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

I've driven by Franks many times and didn't stop in until today. I actually went to another place that wasn't open on time and decided it was time to give Franks a try! First good decision of the day! I got a breakfast burrito with ham, eggs, potato and cheese. Very good size, I ate only half and am saving the other half for later. Taste was hot and fresh and delicious. I tried the red salsa and it was pretty good with a nice zip to it. I got some green too but will that later. They have a full menu of Mexican food and also serve cheeseburgers which I've heard are really good. I'm def going back and will try the cheeseburger next. The staff there were friendly and the service was fast and I could watch them make everything. It's a cool little place with both indoor and outdoor dining options. Give them a try but don't wait as long as I did, it's good food! read more

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With in 1 mile radius, there's four other Mexican restaurants. Make sure you go check out the other option first! carne Asada burrito small portion, not enough seasoning in the meat read more

I have to say, their super carne asada nachos are easily the best you'll find in North County San Diego.. flavor, portion, and quality are unmatched. read more

This place is absolutely great , the staff is awesome the food was amazing . I will be a regular from now on !!!

This is the spot. Takes care of that taco cravings. The 5 tacos special is perfect. The rice and beans are exactly the way they are supposed to be made. The fish burritos are solid. Just grab a coke too read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - 5 taco special. - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Franks is really good for what it is- it's a 4 or 5 star hole in the wall Mexican place. The carne asada burrito or carne asada fries are really hard to beat! There's limited indoor & outdoor seating but they have it, a few tables inside & out. The salsa is really good both red & green. This place is somewhat of a local favorite & does good business. Parking lot can be a bit tricky getting in & out but no big deal. I will definitely be back from time to time as it's one of my favorite places to get a carne asada burrito. They have lots of other entrees, I've tried some of their combo plates which are also really good. Bottom line, if you like really good hole in the wall Mexican spot's definitely try this one it could be your new fav!! Happy eating' read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - Good times - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Frank's Mexican Grill - Top-Tier Mexican Food in Vista Easily one of the best Mexican spots in Vista. The food always hits -- fresh, flavorful, and consistent every single time. No guessing if it'll be good today. Customer service is solid, they're quick and treat you with respect. Prices are fair, portions are legit, and the salsa has real flavor, not watered-down nonsense. If you're in Vista and craving real Mexican food, Frank's is the move. read more

The service was excellent! The food was amazing with great flavor. We will definitely come again. Thank you read more

Best breakfast burritos! Not from the area but would definitely make the drive for another burrito! 10/10 (potatoes, egg, cheese, chorizo, and beans). The hot sauce is very good too read more

California burritos are super delicious and the Customer service was great. Recommend this place 10/10

Love there food specially my favorite carne asada fries with Jamaica is chef kiss love it

I ordered their enchilada & burrito meal. It was as very good. Both were chicken and the chicken was as very tender and flavorful. The kitchen appeared to be clean as was the dining area. They have outside dining & private parking. There are many Mexican food eateries in Vista and this one is not on a main road, and yet it was busy in the afternoon. This shows me that it is a favorite of their neighbors. read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

It's so good and the food is always cooked right i would highly recommend it. Every time i go there, its always so enjoyable.

Franks has some awesome breakfast burritos, highly recommend. The indoor dining space is limited, best to do take out. The parking lot is small, so be careful! The customer service is compassionate and friendly. read more

The food is okay at best but I think I got scammed here. I ordered a combo for $13 and she added $5 extra when I asked if i can get an agua de Jamaica instead of a canned soda. I asked for the receipt but it doesn't show how much each item was. It only shows the total amount. When the food was ready for take out she forgot to give me my agua de Jamaica and I had to remind her. read more

I have gone here for several years. I have never ever been let down. The attitude is great. The friendliness is great. The cleanliness is great. Their food is great. Oh my God I wish they would open another one.! read more

This was my first time there, I checked the reviews but decided to try it as it's close to my house. The place is clean and I ordered the carne asada burrito, which says $9.90 on the menu above. I was asked if I wanted pico de gallo and guacamole? I said yes thinking every carne asada burrito I've ever had comes with that. My total came to over $12? So I asked why the price discrepancy and she said the pico de gallo and guacamole were extra, just as someone else on the reviews had mentioned. I thought why don't you just put the total price on the menu? The meat was good without fatty pieces but there was very little pico De gallo and guacamole inside. If you are going to charge me extra for those ingredients you better put a good amount inside, which is my reason for the poor review. read more

The food is amazing the staff is friendly, the place is clean and our food came super fast!

Terrible service. They will charge you extra for ingredients that should already be in the food you order so make sure to ask if its extra. In the end burritos are barely okay, better going off to an albertos. read more

Big Frankie always comes through for me and my girl Asada fries hit and there not all greasy how others are ! read more

I've been coming here for years, but it's hard to say that the quality has gone down today I got my usual carne asada fries and the Fries were so hard and stale every time i come here it's the same thing this was my last time here read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - Fries were so stale and hard - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

Best carne asada fries. Best French fries. Best customer service. Really good people. Nice little spot with great ingredients and they take good care of their customers. read more

Been coming here for years. Yet has to disappoint. It's a little pricey but definitely worth it

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing people. I've been coming for over 10 years. Love when I can catch up with Frank whose like family and knows all my family! The Carne asada fries are fire . The Al pastor tacos are my go to. The Chicken rolled tacos with EVERYTHING on a hot day is EVERYTHING!! Franks red and green salsa are both extremely delicious but do pack a punch! Hots the spot every time, definitely worth a time if your in town!! read more

The food is ok but is nothing that really makes them stand out from other places. I think going to santanas down the road is better honestly. 1) Frank's has no drive thru 2) the carne asada fries only come with guac, cheese and sour cream 3) if you get a vegetarian option, you still get charged as if it came with meat read more

Best carne asada fries out there no cap! Never had a better plate of carne asada fries anywhere else but here quality over quantity read more

Childhood spot best place ever can never go wrong with the carne asada fries! They are honestly the best specially with their red salsa! Plus the customer service is AMAZING!!!! read more

Best carne asada fries ever, love the service and been going for over 5 years now. U wont be disappointed

Great place for Tacos, burritos and nachos. My favorite meat is their adobada always super tender and packed with flavor. Great spot here in Vista always fills the spot. read more

The carne asada fries and carne asada nachos are really good! I've been coming here for 10 years and the quality has never changed. Recommend it 100% read more

I work at North county Ford. We go all the time.... Always for there amazing burritos. Today I tried their American menu a double cheeseburger with french fries no joke that was one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had they need to start advertising their cheeseburgers wow!!!!!! read more

The CA burrito was delicious. Highly recommend Franks! The owners are super friendly as well

Franks is great. Family ran and always very nice! I normally get carne asada items here.. so burritos, California burritos, tacos.. but the meat is just so good, tortillas are super good.. it's hard not to get. I've gotten fish tacos, rolled chicken tacos, adobada, carnitas, and a few other things. All of which are good. But yeah.. eat at franks, super nice people, super good food! read more

Okay, I've gotta be honest, I only eat one thing here and I'd give it 4 stars alone. The "Super Fries" at Frank's are just carne asada fries like you could get anywhere else but there's just something especially delicious about them. Although they only get a 3 star rating from me based on the customer service, cleanliness and bathroom facilities. The customer service isn't overly friendly, unless you're lucky enough to meet THE Frank. He's a jolly man, always friendly and pleased to see you. Otherwise the staff is pretty neutral. The cleanliness is lacking. I haven't noticed anything (that I can see from the register) that makes me nervous to eat the food, but the tables and chairs are often in need of a good wipe-down. That's okay, I'll flick someone else's cheese off the table myself, I guess. The bathroom is like a tiny closet. I have a hard time getting inside and around the door to close it. There are numerous etchings and other graffiti on the walls. They don't have a mirror above the sink, and the window doesn't have any kind of curtain or frosty glass to prevent any peeping toms. Sketchy! I'll keep returning when I'm in the neighborhood, but I won't go out of my way. read more

Great food & great people! Love the rolled tacos and also the mix plate (you get nachos & fries). Breakfast burritos are also delicious! 10/10 recommend this spot if you are in the area read more

Today I went for a burrito and asked for a Carne Asada burrito, no pico + combo and they give it to me with everything, and then I asked if they could remake it and they gave it back with the same meat, and even if they took it off, while I was eating it it felt like I was eating pure onions. And to finish this off they gave me a skinny asf burrito not worth paying 9-10 dollars for this. I don't recommend this place, they used to care about their customers but now it seems that they rather want to safe some money than lose a customer. read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

I ordered an order of carne asada nachos. I have a cilantro allergy, so I asked them to please not put salsa Fresca on them. No problem there but when I opened the container, my nachos only had a sprinkle of cheese, a smattering of carne asada and drizzled sour cream. Where's the beans?? And for real charging 9 dollars for that is highway robbery read more

Frank's Mexican Grill - Sad sad excuse for carne asada nachos at 9 dollars! - Mexican Near Me - Vista, California

My Son's Favorite place to have Chip Tacos Meaning roll tacos. Good customer Service , I am use to ordering by phone to pick up or eat there. What else can I say that everyone mention . Try their carne asada fries best in town read more

I love this place! The super fries alone make it worth a trek. Great burritos, too, and a huge menu for folks who want some variety. I went in one morning and saw the owners working super hard getting fresh vegetables ready for the day, and it just hit me that this place is exactly why I love to support local businesses. The owner takes such pride in the place; he recently did a fundraiser I went to, and he was constantly checking in with all the staff, wiping tables, and making sure customers got everything they needed, nonstop. It just makes me feel good about the quality of food, quality of service, and the quality of what I'm getting when I order from them. I love Frank's! read more