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    Francisco's Mexican Restaurant

    3.9 (129 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Mariachi band!
    Lindsay H.

    My family of three throughly enjoyed our most recent visit. Little hidden restaurant that is worth the visit. We were quickly served chips and salsa and a bean dip of some sort. Soon after ordering we were lucky enough to be serenaded by a mariachi band! They even came directly to our table and took requests. Very special. We got the queso, fajitas for two with rice and kiddo got quesadilla and fries. Everything was so delicious. Surprisingly even the fries were perfect! Great service too. One of if not our favorite Mexican place in town!

    Menudo

    Food is always awesome here! Try the Steak Ranchero! You will not be disappointed! Always delicious!

    The perfect beginning...
    John B.

    Francisco's Mexican Fresh-taurant! Dining a la carte tonight, that is, alone without my wingwoman Babelicious Fab Fiancée! When I'm forced to such extreme measures(LOL) I must ensure that every moment is valued and treasured. Each dining decision must count! Well, at least I should enjoy the meal and the moment, without having my exotic beauty to gaze upon.......and I found that at Francisco's! After reading the reviews, I felt confident I was in for a treat. Thanks fellow reviewers! It was 7:45 on a tepid autumn evening. Typically tropical. Slipping through the strip mall portal, I was immediately accepted and seated. I noted just a few other tables taken at this time. Lending to a nice, quiet, enjoyable solitude with forthcoming food.... Ah! That omnipresent Mexican delight of Chips & Salsa was presented for my nibbling titillation. And nibble I did! With great titillation! I found the holy grail of appetizing pleasure. The chips were perfectly crisp with just the right hint of salt and no greasy aftertaste. The salsa? I now realize how this humble onion, celantro and tomato treat could be co-named with a seductive and sultry dance....I could feel the beat, the compas... They also provide a small plate of refried beans to dredge your chips through. Interesting touch, I'm hooked! While tastebuds eagerly teased, I opted for the combo meal with 3 choices. My choices were a tamale, a burrito and a chimichanga. I was soon to discover, Excellent choices! Each tasty morsel provided a mouthful of pizzazz. Fresh ingredients cannot hide. No need for condiments or additional salt to bring out that earthy indulgent flavor. Wow! I found myself ooing and ahhing at each bite. (another reason I was thankful the place wasn't packed!)... So there you have it. The unabashed and wholehearted story of my premiere introduction to Francisco's Mexican Fresh-taurant! Please tell them John, and his BFF sent ya! And be ready to salsa!

    The interior for Francisco's Mexican Restaurant. It is very simple yet clean.
    Jan-Michael T.

    Tex-Mex restaurants not only in Melbourne and Palm Bay, Florida, but anywhere in the United States are now a dime a dozen. Though delicious, it is not authentic Mexican food per se. That is why I love Francisco's Mexican Restaurant. They serve Tex-Mex but they alsoserve true authentic Mexican food, something that is rare here in Melbourne and Palm Bay, Florida. For those who don't know, real Mexican food is different from Tex-Mex as it lacks in a lot of sauces and cheese, and it uses more sour ingredients like lime, cilantro, and lemon. The assembly of such food is also simplistic in nature as it isn't "loaded" like Tex-Mex. Also, refried beans, guacamole, and sour creamare almost non-existent. Francisco's has options that utilize these details of authentic Mexican food. Located in the same shopping strip mall as Thrifty Produce and LA Fitness, it is easy to spot as it is close to The Egg & I and Smoothie King. Upon entering, you'll notice the place is simplistic in nature. It is along with the restroom clean. For this visit, I went with my friend Patrick. We ordered numerous dishes to try out but stuck with the lunch specials. I got the burrito, taco, and tostado combo. He got the chimichanga as he is a Deadpool fan. Nevertheless, the food was good and piled high to the brim, kind of like Fiesta Azteca back in the day. Through take-out, I tried the authentic Mexican and it is truly authentic. Sourness and bitterness are flavors you can taste in the food and it isn't overpowered by sauces and cheese. All and all, a worthwhile meal south of the border. Ultimately, I will give this place five out of five stars. It has great service, great food, and the place is clean. I am sure there are times when the experience is lacking but I won't fault the restaurant for that as no place, even five star places, are perfect everytime, all the time.

    Chimichanga chili Rado tostada beans and rice large combination plate
    Todd B.

    As being new to town I am now in search of a new go to Mexican restaurant. I saw good reviews for Francisco's so I thought let's give it a try. For now I'm going with 4 stars and I'll explain why...service was very good greeted at the door when we walked in seated quickly and all the staff were very friendly and nice so for customers service I'd say 5 stars. I went with the large combination plate which is a choice of 3 items from a choice of around 7 or so, I went with chili Reno chimichanga and tostada. The serving size was large and very fair for the price. The food tasted fresh and was good but.... There was nothing that stood out to me as wow! This was great! For me it was average but I didn't get that wow factor. In all fairness I did try basic items so I will go back soon and try something a little more non-basic and up date my review then. Over all it's really good I'm just wanting that wow factor...

    Spinach Enchiladas - Everything was delicious!

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    Spinach enchiladas was very good. Flan was amazing. Service was great they were very polite and friendly.

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    1 year ago

    Best Sonoran Mexican food I have found in Florida and I have searched! The Cheese Enchilada's are my favorite but everything is delicious!

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    I liked it more than my usual street taco place. Very friendly, clean, salsa was decent. Quaint and colorful as well.

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    Food is amazing, service always fast and courteous. The restaurant is always clean and quiet. A definite go to several times a month.

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    Foooood is amazing!!! Super authentic, very clean nice & a wonderful place to go to!!!' 10/10

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    Food overly salty. Service not appreciative. No margaritas..... Staff seems very ethnocentric.

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    Food was amazing! Restaurant was clean. Service was great! We have found our new neighborhood restaurant. Can't wait to go back!

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    Great food, excellent costumer service. I had verde enchiladas and a michelada and both were more than satisfying

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    Fajita salad is the bomb! Wait staff is very friendly and they have XX Amber on draft!

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    Always good food. Service is prompt and friendly, with good value. I enjoy their shredded beef Flautas.

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