My friend was in town and wanted Mexican food. I had a handful of places I have enjoyed. I have been to Garcias in Cool Springs and it was very good. When we walked in, it was very crowded and the ambiance seemed great. This is where the 1 star begins. The host did not even smile or speak - except to ask how many. The waitress was not friendly at all. The chicken suizas enchiladas - had chewy, thick, and dry corn tortillas - they were so thick the middle enchilada had only been stuffed w chicken halfway - the sauce and the tortilla thickness disguised this well. The waitress walked by and dropped the check on the table without seeing if we wanted to order dessert or anything else. I noticed the floor was very dirty (not just food). I will definitely not be back. read more

The food was so fast and amazing in taste. Definitely coming back here very often. The host, Jesse was absolutely fantastic at his job, and definitely should get a raise for his outstanding hospitality. He was being very friendly just casually chatting with me after I finished my food, and was being very friendly. Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Always consistent, always good after all these years. The best stick around. One of the few Latin restaurants with unique options. Love it.

Absolutely come here every time we're in Nashville. Sometimes twice. My favorite Mexican food anywhere. Best salsa in the world! Yes I've tried it all. We found it by mistake over 15 years ago. (Looking the the chain Resturant by the same name) this is no chain. Highly recommend the steak fajitas. read more

Terrible bland greasy Mexican food. All of the meat, beans, rice, and salsa were very bland. The tacos were so soggy and dripped with red grease. The pollo bandido was supposed to be chicken and rice with cheese sauce. The cheese was about a teaspoon drizzle. The fajitas had potential but unfortunately the onions were scorched on the bottom and everything had a burnt taste from sitting on the grill plate. The tacos locos were disastrous. Essentially a plate of bland beans. Everyone was friendly unfortunately just not great food. Oh the worst part, no jalapeños, hot sauce, or hot salsa! read more

Garcia's - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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My husband and I moved to Franklin in December 2019. I was craving mexican food and he took me here for a special lunch. What a surprise this gem of a restaurant was, so good! I grew up in San Antonio, TX and I love good mexican food. We ordered beef fagita's and I got refried beans instead of black beans. The meal was plentiful, the meat was tender and very tasty. The riced, beans and salsa were very good and authentic. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5, was the chips. I like my chips thin & crispy. Their chips are thicker but not bad. Since our first visit we have ordered take out 4 or 5 times and have never been disappointed. They also have excellent service. read more

Great restaurant. its always busy during meal times, but its a nice place to meet and do business at.service has always been phenomenal.

Good quality Mexican themed dishes. Friendly staff. Robust menu (which is provided via Covid safety focused barcode app). Loved the fried chicken quesadilla! Located in a busy shopping center anchored by Hobby Lobby. read more

Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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I'm from San Diego where Mexico is part of our culture. I was warned that there is no good Mexican food in Franklin but there were good reviews for this place and I thought, "How can someone F up fajitas?!?" Oh, I was wrong. So wrong. The tortillas were Taco Bell quality. Definitely not homemade. The chicken seemed like it was pre-cooked. It was disappointing. Put it this way, it was the first time in my life I did not ask for a to go box for my left overs. It was bad and I left so sad. This is not Mexican. I don't know what it is. Positives: chips and salsa were really good and our waitress was attentive and very sweet. But, we will not be back. read more

Our go to Mexican Restaurant! Always friendly staff and food is consistently good. Love the skinny marg and jalapeño dip! Defiantly come try them out! Authentic! read more

Had to request salt 5 times, it was finally brought to our table . Lots of employees just standing around. The food was mediocre. The sauce on the enchilada was actually cold. Hard to believe the place was packed and it was a weeknight. read more

This is my family's go-to spot when we want Mexican in Franklin. Fast service, friendly staff, and delicious food! I haven't tried anything on the menu that I don't like yet. Burritos, tacos, enchilada, you name it, my family loves it at Garcia's. Having a bad day? Go get a pitcher of the best margaritas for such a low price. Seriously, the best. read more

I'm visiting from New York and stumbled upon this restaurant in a shopping center in the suburbs. It is literally one of the best Mexican meals I've ever had in my life. Food is incredible. Must try. read more

Great service and attentive staff. Fast delivery of the meal to our table. Ordered an additional to go meal and was ready in about 5 minutes. read more

Fast and professional service. Outstanding menu - has all the usuals, plus some dishes you don't often see at other Mexica restaurants. Try anything with their white cheese sauce or the white wine sauce - fantastic! read more

Not going back. Food had no flavor and the worst menu items ever. Taco Bell is better and that says a lot.

Went to Garcias because it was recommended to me. Food and server were good. Margaritas weren't the best and very expensive. What really upset us was the treatment we received at 9pm when it was closing time. We got to the restaurant around 8pm. We ordered food and got margaritas to celebrate a birthday. When it got close to closing, they turned off the music, turned up the lights, started mopping... we were still drinking our margaritas and felt very uncomfortable (obviously meant to on purpose). We left around 9:20. A decent place will not make you feel unwelcome, even if it's a few minutes after closing. Will never go back. That's not how you treat guests. read more

One of our favorites in Franklin, usually select from the Comida Del Mar section of the menu. Anything that has the creamy white wine sauce and shrimp, just try it. Chips and salsa are always great. Top it off with a large margarita and we are all set for a great experience. Pick your own go to dish or venture out, that's how we found our new favorites. Staff are great, nice to see people that enjoy their work. They can be very busy, so have fun the food will come when ready. read more

Not a place to order nachos at all. Chips with cheese and 6 small slices of peppers on it.

I am a die hard fan of Mexican food. Originally from NY, I've been to many good restaurants there and in other states. Garcia's is in the top 3. Never disappointed. Excellent, friendly service. The food is always fresh, hot and absolutely delicious. The Queso fundido is a must for all queso lovers who are looking for something a little different. The carne asada- perfection! Maybe one day I will save enough room for dessert. I can't see how anyone would write anything negative about this gem. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE! Just are there and we found not one but two ants in both of my girls meals. We told our server and he seemed not to care. The second time, I grab the ant off of my daughter's lip. the manager came over and was asking me where it came from. I said from both their meals. He was questioning me about the ants like I put them there. Instead of taking both kids meals off the bill he just took $3 off for the French fries. Not sure why he did it that way. Clearly they have an ant issue in their kitchen. Really disappointed. read more

We have two favorite Mexican restaurants in Franklin, depending on what kind of mood we're in. This is our "go to" for the best salsa anywhere, great quesadillas, and has a great "feel" to it. Check out the flaming cheese appetizer, yummy and the beginning of any great celebration dinner. They are not known for exceptional service - sometimes the waiters are good, sometimes not. But food makes up for it. read more

We love Garcias! They always know our name when we come and it feel like we are at a family restaurant. Would definitely recommend to anyone! The food is great! read more

This has been my family's favorite Mexican restaurant for over a decade. Quality food. Amazing steak! Get the taco loco or any of the specials and you won't be sorry. They also carry incredible banana pudding for dessert. They used to grow their own produce not sure if they still do. We were sad when they closed their Murfreesboro location, but it has always been worth the drive! read more

Good food, good service, and accommodating. Love the Fajitas, but everything looks great.

We are from San Diego and we're really picky about Mexican food. And then we found Garcias. Hands-down they've got the best chips and salsa in all of Franklin where we have eaten thus far. Their fish tacos are delicious. the grilled ones,and the refried beans are exceptional as well as the rice. We also had a chicken fajita at another time and it was great as well. So if you're looking for good Mexican food try Garcia's. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Lauren the server was sweet. Pricing, affordable. read more

The place looks good, smells good, and the food tastes amazing. The service could be better but that's understandable considering the place was full of people. Amazing mexican place, defiantly would recommend going here. E hehehaha read more

First time at Garcias. On the front of the menu it says Mexican done different and it is. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful. A different spin on Mexican. I loved it. Loved it! read more

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No complaints!! Good service and good food.First time try, definitely worth another visit!

Great Food! Reasonable prices. Good Service. Excellent Salsa and Chips. Best I've found in Franklin. read more

My cousin and I entered this establishment today and Makenzie completely made our day by treating us with the utmost respect and kindness!! She was friendly, professional, charming, and generous! We are definitely coming back and requesting her! read more

Best Mexican restaurant in middle Tennessee in my opinion. You can tell all the food is made fresh and it all does not all taste the same like some other Mexican restaurants. Tacos Vampiros is the best thing on the menu in my opinion. Drinks are a little pricey but that's the only criticism I can think of. You will not be disappointed at either location. read more

This is our go to when we want Mexican. It's all delicious and flavorful. Service is good as well.

Looked up a Mexican restaurant nearby and thought this would be a great find but I was let down. At first the salsa was great, tasted homemade and all, but once I received my food it wasn't the best. The rice kinda tasted like it had those Mexican seasoning packets from the grocery store in them. Then the beef tacos were not drained. Or they were just super greasy. I dunno, but as we got our check it turned out to be $41 for 6 tacos, 2 sides of rice, salsa and the queso is $5 for a small bowl! Will not be going back :/ read more

We've been going since Garcia's opened. Great daily choices with some surprising specials like Pasta Nortena and Taco Salad with a lime dressing. And yes, just the Margarita you were hoping for. read more

Very nice dinner. The dishes were fresh and delicious. If you like Mexican this is a good place to go The restaurant was clean and I noticed that they were cleaning the menus and tables well. read more

Food tasted like it was made in a microwave and the rice looked like it was from packets of minute rice. Beans tasted like the metal cans that they were most likely from. Overall the food was very disappointing. read more

We went expecting the food to taste the same as Garcia's at cool springs. Man we were wrong. It was the best Mexican we've had in a very long time. The chicken (in the fajitas) was killer in flavor. Very moist meat. Excellent atmosphere- we sat on the patio in the evening. Will 100% return and recommend read more

Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Went there for dinner last Thursday night, and when we got there, we got chips and salsa almost immediately. As a native Californian, I eat Mexican food a lot and their food was good. Unfortunately, when my father and I each got our Enchiladas, they were luke warm and were forced to send them back. When they came back to the table, they were piping hot and the sauce on top of the enchilada was very good. Would definitely go there again. read more

Those "experts" from the west coast who criticize this restaurant should just visit one of the gazillion authentic Mexican restaurants and leave Garcia's to those of us who love Tex-Mex! We have been driving 45 minutes just to eat at Garcia's for quite a few years. The best around the Nashville area! read more