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    Tio Fun - Franklin

    4.3 (58 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Twisted fries
    Cherelle J.

    So glad we tried this place. So we ordered the barrio bowl with steak (I added rice and romaine), barrio bowl with jackfruit, kids chicken quesadilla came with fries and a drink, mango agua Fresca and churros. Yall everything was delicious! We all cleaned our plates. I have to mention their twisted fries, they were so yummy I wanted to order more to take some home. The churros were really good they had a really good caramel filling also. The customer service was good. I can't wait to go back and try other items.

    Lily S.

    Tio Fun delivers the experience its name suggests - this place is FUN, and it has quickly entered my regular restaurant rotation. Piñatas and pinwheels and streamers galore, I can't help but smile when walking in. The smile stays set on my face as my eyes skim over the menu. There are some comforting classics, but there are also some playful twists, like the elote which is dusted with FLAMING HOT CHEETOS (!!!) The margaritas are something I would love to consume every single summer afternoon. They're the kind of strong that really only requires one, but nonetheless you end up downing two. You feel? Now that I've dined here on several occasions, I will say there is a clear standout on the menu. An item that's just so darn tasty & fun, it incites order envy : the Torta de Chilaquiles. Order it now, thank me later. Tio Fun is such a funky, cool, and crave-able spot, I almost worry I made it up. Please tell me this place is real!!!!????

    Tijuana Dog
    Mari B.

    I've been wanting to go to the one in Nashville but haven't made it. So glad we stopped in! The margarita is so good - it's fresh and flavorful (not artificial). We also had their michelada which was outstanding! Chips and salsa were so good! Chips are going to be not your average chips which we loved! Al Pastor taco was great - love the salsa it came with! Like it should be bottled up and sold, if it isn't! Now the hot dog was insane. It's shareable, messy, delicious and works! Loved the music in here - a bit loud for us but great music! The ambiance is fun, quirky and just a good time! Plus they have an outdoor patio too! Staff was fantastic as well! Definitely coming back! The only gripe was the flies in the bathroom. I think you need a bug zapper in there. Food, Drinks, Ambiance & Staff were great!

    House made chips! A bit greasy but tasty!
    Erica T.

    Traditional Tex-Mex. Second trip to Top Fun- first trip decided to get the food to go since it seemed a bit "smoky" from kitchen cooking. First trip I ordered a bit of everything and asking if their tortillas were homemade, the flour are, I opted for flour. The best totopos or tortilla chips, house made- not just heated in the restaurant. These are freshly fried, a bit greasy but very tasty! We ordered the guac and chips (appreciated it was a la Mexicana- prepared.) And if you try it with their medium freshly made green salsa- delicious! On my first first visit, I ordered corn on a cup. It was lukewarm. Usually I've always had it hot and I prefer white corn in corn in a cup, but that would push the price up. (Had it been hot, it would have been great, since it was sabroso! The meat in the tacos- excellent! These rice was dry, I prefer not such a dry rice but we did go later in the evening. We will return! Way to go Tío Fun!

    Barrio Bowl with barbacoa.
    Elizabeth P.

    Had lunch at Tio Fun today and was absolutely delighted! The ambiance is shabby and could use some sprucing up, however the service and the food more than make up for it. The Barrio bowl was a generous portion of deliciousness!! The photo (photo of barbacoa, not el pastor) does not do it justice. Spanish rice, crisp romaine, tomatoes, sautéed onions and peppers, guacamole and in my case selected el pastor from the lovely list of proteins. All of this was gluten free and celiac safe. Will be returning soon. :-)

    Outside
    Jessica S.

    We love this place! We like that the tortillas chips are house made and the street tacos are yum! On nice days, we enjoy sitting outside on their patio. The service is usually quick and correct! We will continue to go back for good food!

    Draft beer on a beautiful evening yes!
    Cissy W.

    We went the first time and found it to be okay. There have been several restaurants in this spot and none have lasted so I will be curious to see how this one does. It's easy to find and they seem to have a fair amount of parking. They serve draft beer and the service was quite pleasant. There is an outdoor seating area in the front which was very nice, especially on a perfect fall evening. I ordered two tacos: Special - Pumpkin, Chorizo and goat cheese - Outstanding! If I had two of these I would have been very happy. I know it's a seasonal offering but I'd consider keeping this one. I was a bit suspicious of pumpkin on a taco but it was perfect to compliment the spicy chorizo. Kudos on even thinking this one up! I also ordered a breakfast taco, chorizo, egg and cheese. That one was fine. Nothing that made me think I'd need to order this again but very edible. We ordered Chips with Guacamole and the chips were quite overcooked and so they were a bit tough. The guacamole was just unremarkable, lacked much flavor. So an okay outing at Two Fun, some high's, some not so high's. Might need a return just to see which is indicative of the real Tio Fun.

    Inside
    Chay W.

    This place was so much fun. First the decor is nice and you don't feel like you are sitting super close to your neighbors. Second the food comes out quickly and cooked to order. The staff is willing to answer any question you may have. The food itself is amazing. Some of the best tacos and chips and salsa I've had in awhile.

    Steak Lonche
    Lindsey J.

    Visited Tio Fun at their Franklin location on a Saturday evening and the place was bustling by 5:30 p.m. One of the owner's actually took our order and was so so friendly. Our Chips and Pochos came out quickly, but our Steak Lonche took some time to arrive. Everything was delicious and we will return!

    Tio Fun Sweet Heat
    Ken L.

    Great Mexican street grub! Margaritas are terrific too. Love the sweet heat sauce. I've had the street tacos (excellent) and the quesadilla (so good and huge). Laid back hang. Outdoor seating.

    Churros
    Tyler P.

    Tio Fun was a great lunch spot with my friends! Casual, convenient, delicious. I had the steak lonche sandwich. Phenomenal. The unique fries were incredible as well. Highly recommend. My boss even treated us to churros. They were caramel stuffed and an excellent sweet treat to take our Friday lunch to the next level.

    Vegetarian breakfast burrito and steak tostada

    I've been wondering about Tio Fun! and finally went after a recommendation from a local. I'm so glad to see another food option in Franklin. The menu is full of untraditional takes on standard offerings, so I took a few minutes to weigh my options. Every item has a vegetarian alternative (thank you, thank you)! I wound up ordering the massive breakfast burrito and a steak tostada and was very happy with both. Especially the crisp of the tostada. A large portion of the burrito came home with me - there was no chance I would finish that. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming. It was fun to recognize popular music in the background - all familiar songs but sung in Spanish. Staff was helpful and friendly. Parking was easy. I recommend Tio Fun! for anyone. It's a spot for families, casual dates or groups.

    Veggie Barrio Bowl.
    J F.

    Not bad. Not great. Very interesting menu. Had 2 tacos, meat small amount and not authentic. Having lived in Houston for 30 years, a little disappointed. Had the bowl. Half lettuce and have rice. Veggies and Sl Pastor. Pretty average but they were trying so hard. Wanted to really like it. Probably once and done.

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    So yummy! Very nice staff! Carnitas is amazing! Great salsa! Closet to CA Mexican we've come across.

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    Pleasantly surprised/impressed. Great food, friendly staff, reasonable pricing. I'll definitely be back.

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    Great atmosphere, great food and great owners. I've eaten here a few times and really enjoyed it! The food and drinks are great.

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