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Mi Abuelito Mexican Restaurant

4.3 (40 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Lackluster tomatillos
Jim J.

The service was outstanding maybe the best I've ever had. The atmosphere was authentic Mexican loved it. the food, My wife got the grilled chicken taco and she said it was delicious so that gets a five out of five I had the speedy Gonzalez get a two out of five. For me the chips, handmade salsa was pretty good, but, would've preferred the salsa to be more chunky and robust. I had the tomatillo sauce and it was lackluster so I give the food maybe a two or one. Probably will not go back.

Menu 2/25
Katherine A.

Mi Abuelito has lightening fast service. Chips and salsa were on our colorful table seconds after we sat down. The chips are thin, fresh without a ton of salt (just like I like). Drink orders were taken and served, so fast. Food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. The menu is standard Mexican favorites. They offer daily specials and I had the taco salad which was a dollar off. The salad was fairly typical with lettuce, tomato, cheese and beef in a tortilla bowl. It was a perfect light lunch, but next time I would ask for a little pico for the salad. My husband had the steak burrito which was delicious served with a pico salad and rice. Our server was efficient and attentive. He checked on us several times. The restaurant is filled with colorful tables, booths and lanterns. The place is comfortable. They have daily margarita specials....just saying. Parking is available around the building. Worth a visit.

Four enchilada special only cheese and queso
Sandra W.

Driving thru we decided to have Mexican food, being new in the area we stopped in. We were seated quickly and given some very good warm thin chips and tasty salsa which we really enjoyed. We then ordered their special enchilada dinner for the night which was four enchiladas, one cheese, one chicken, one ground beef with possible shredded, and bean one covered in their red sauce, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top with sour cream, hubby got this and was pleased with the chicken and very pleased with the beef and not so much the cheese and the bean one. I asked to make it an only cheese enchilada plate with no red sauce and only queso all over the top then of course it had the lettuce and tomatoes and sour cream on top. Lettuce we both agreed was very fresh and crisp, not at all from a bag. Very fresh diced tomatoes, I did not care for the sour cream. Both plates were beautifully plated. My cheese enchiladas with queso was delish, our problem was that with all the lettuce and fresh tomatoes on top it made the whole plate of food cold right away. Also we received our water in a large glass with lots of ice which was very good but never came to give me a refill when I emptied it. Another table got fajitas that also looked very good and came out sizzling hot. I would recommend giving this place a try.

Raven B.

This place is just....the best. I have family that lives in Franklin, and this place has quickly become our "go-to". We especially like to come here on Sunday afternoons after church to partake in their lunch menu, but we've been on Friday and Saturday nights as well. I think we have a permanent residence at this point. My fiance and his family are from Mexico, and they have given it their stamp of approval as well! We took my family there with his family, and we made them try some more "traditional" dishes than just the usual stuff they would get at a Mexican restaurant. The one rule I give myself is that I have to try something new every time. But with so many options on their regular and lunch menu, it's pretty easy to do that! I've had Arroz con carne, arroz con camarones, el acapulco, camarones a la diabla, and various burritos. All of them are so good! I am a big lover of rice, and theirs is amazing. My #1 favorite food is chips and salsa, and theirs are no exception! I've tried at least 5 different salsas from them before. The servers are incredible. I love that they're friendly, patient, and super efficient!! I also love the decor in the restaurant. It's so vibrant and makes the experience colorful and fun. I will be back hundreds of times. My kids will know this place as our "go-to" Mexican restaurant. I will never stop talking about it!!

Fajitas
Rachel M.

After a week of packing & moving we were so sick of fast food..... I'll be happy if I never eat another fast food burger or fry again. 3 days of packing up my car and a moving truck and MANY trips up and down the stairs we finally settled in. While I'm ready for a home cooked meal my entire life is still packed up in boxes but we were in need of some tasty food. And I was craving some chips & salsa. So off to Mi Abuelito we went. I ordered the lunch fajitas and added chorizo and my kiddo got the lunch trio burrito. I also got a glass of the horchata. Let me tell you this was exactly what I needed after a long moving week. I did see that they had a spicy jalapeño Marg that I am most definitely going back for!!! The service was great and the food was delish.

Delicious salsa , so fresh and flavorful
Blake M.

Overall had a great experience here, had been hearing great things so wanted to come try it out on a weekend date. Was pretty busy so that was a good sign but still got sat within a few mins. The decor is pretty typical bight colors and neat hand carved Latin looking booths. Chips and salsa were amazing while we waited for our entrees. The salsa was very fresh and tasted great. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and it all tasted great! I got a 4 combo plate and so did my date. I got a tostada, 2 cheese enchiladas and a bean burrito. They were all just the right temp and tasted authentic. Everything was Delicious, only one thing came out wrong but they fixed it quickly. Would definitely return, great food, atmosphere and the dinner was fun and tasty! Check them out while in Franklin!

Mocajete Abuelito. Enough for two people and every meat you need for a week. Great Entrée
rod m.

Wowzers!!! On return trip from Edinburg we came across this little gem in Franklin. Started with Jalepeno Marg... this spicy drink was well executed with Tijin salted rim, bits of Peppers and Cucumbers floating in the Lime and sweet Tequila. So good, I can see why patrons out front were just enjoying quiet ambiance. Chips were served with individual bowls of mild tomato salsa, finely mixed. For Entree I went ALL IN! Molcajete... the holy grail of southern border proteins. Chicken, Steak flanking pot with roasted cactus and filled with Oaxaca cheese, Chorizo, Pulled Pork Shrimp and Mole' followed with roasted Poblano peppers. Your should get a shirt for finishing this! Which was full of flavor and with an extra side of Tortillas I nearly did. Don't be a coward... order this to share. My bride got a Chimichanga which was equally delicious along with the balance of the table we were fans of "little grandfather". Worth a stop, if ever passing through Franklin.

Margarita special! Two for $15!!!

My new favorite Mexican restaurant! Loved their seafood fajitas that featured big sautéed shrimp and scallops! Colorful,, cheerful Mexican decor too!

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9 days ago

Great food, friendly staff, and reasonable pricing. Stopped here twice on trips up north. Great spot.

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The whole place looks delightfully tacky. One server snapped at me when I asked for help. The food is amazing.

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10 months ago

Only place I want for Mexican . Chicken chimichinga is the best. Service friendly and prompt.

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Food and service has always been great here. We always stop when coming into Franklin.

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New to Franklin area . Its very nice ! Love the atmosphere. Food was great !! You will love it

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Great food, they give you a lot of food. Very colorful decor. We had the chimichanga and the 3 meat fajitas

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6 years ago

Amazing atmosphere and food. The best Mexican food in Franklin. They always have a friendly staff and clean restaurant

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Stopped here on a Monday afternoon for lunch and had a wonderful time!…read more Margaritas were full. The flight was a great way to try multiple flavors. I loved the octopus (with sangria). The lunch specials are also great - got a spicy chimichanga. A ton of food for $11! Service was great too. We'll be back!

The only good thing about this place is the decor and clean bathrooms. The place was almost empty…read moreas we went for a late lunch 1:30.-2 pm and still the service could not have been worse. Our kid was given a printed paper kid menu with activity with no crayons(which almost at the end of the visit we found they had but never bothered to give) . We were served 2 glasses heavily iced water (without checking with us , no water for our kiddo) and then for the longest time no one came by. After a while when the server came, we asked for water with no ice and one kiddie cup which the server didn't look pleased to bring -just dumped unceremoniously minus straws. It's like the staff here don't care or are super lazy. They just sat there chitchatting near the bar area with some drinks in hand and I had to literally stand/wave to get their attention which didn't work either so I walked to the back to ask for the straws. They never bothered to clear the iced water from our table. The server had no recommendations on food and when we asked spice levels on some items she was clueless. The food was bland at best with no flavor. The tacos were just a meh! And at almost $5 for a taco we have had much better for way cheaper at other places.. The side of roasted vegetables with quinoa was a joke - just vegetables with a sprinkle of uncooked quinoa in it!!!?! Nobody came to check with us if we needed anything else once our initial order was delivered. Again had to walk back to the servers to ask for the cheque by which point we were just done with this place! Not sure how this restaurant has a good rating but would never like anyone to have the same experience we had! Would give no stars if that was an option!

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