We've had take-out from Franco's and dined in once Most recently we had Mariscada (stew) and Pescado Sudado The food is amazing, and the service is very good. We look forward to our next visit to Franco's! read more

I will preface this with the fact that I got back from Peru one month ago and the food was just to die for amazing. Eating at Francos was lackluster and somewhat of a let down. The flavors did not sing or pop like they should have and the ingredients did not seem homemade or fresh. The 2 dishes we loved out of 5 were the mushroom Saltado and the veggie empanadas! Everything else was meh especially the fish tacos! We told them we didn't like them but they didn't take them off the bill. Ambiance was pretty good I liked it for the most part. Only 3/5 dished are photographed. read more

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This place is terrible! I ordered a steak sandwich and fries. The steak sandwich was just OK and the fries or lukewarm and kind of soggy. Ordered the house salad which this spinach was not fresh and kind of wilted. The service was super slow and when I ordered a coffee, it came out some type of pod machine. The place is overpriced and I would never go back again. read more

Franco's is one of my favorite places to go for brunch these days. I've been several times now, each time bringing more and more family and friends to check out the menu. Sometimes our group goes for the breakfast meals, the Nicaraguan Style Egg breakfast with Gallo Pinto, Plantains or Huevos Rancheros. I prefer the savory items for brunch and order the Salmon Tiradito, the Ceviche Platter, the Crab Sandwich, Empanadas and the Chicken Tinga tacos. Everything I have had has been great and have been back to re-order. The crab sandwich is HUGE and delicious, I typically split that with someone else. The flavors here are so rich and savory, sweet or spicy. Above all, the service is always friendly and accommodating. Great place to bring the family or friends for a low key but delicious brunch, lunch or dinner. read more

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I came here on a friend's recommendation and really enjoyed the food for brunch. We ordered delicious drinks like the Inka Mimosa Cava and the homemade Chicha Morada. For food, I ordered the Ceviche Chino (ahi tuna, ponzu, wonton chips) and my husband got the huevos rancheros. Both were very tasty. The service wasn't the most attentive. We were the only ones in the restaurant, and the staff stuck to the bar most of the time. The place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and is good for groups. read more

I think this place used to be Fresca years ago. I had reservations for two on a Friday night at 7pm. We were seated right away but there were a few open spots available. We were seated in the little corner at the front by the window. I really wanted to try a little bit of everything! We also started off with cocktails. My friend had a margarita and I had a Blue Hawaiian. We had: - Ceviche Mixto (shellfish, halibut, calamari) - $21 Note: we were asked if we wanted it with plantain chips but didn't realize that they were an additional cost ($7). Not a huge deal, but we didn't know what it came with. - Causa Pollo $18 - Causa is a Peruvian layered potato dish. This is served cold. The chicken is a chicken salad. It tasted like an elevated chicken salad and potato salad married, but much more exciting. - Salmon Risotto $32 - delicious. No other words. - Portobello Saltado $25 - This was a yummy and filling vegetarian dish with portobello, onion, and French fries sautéed savory sauce. Served with rice. The service was good. Staff were friendly. We were checked on regularly. It wasn't too noisy. It was mostly the sound of delightful chatter combined with the excitement of good food. read more

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Eating here was really a treat. I started off with the plantain chips and the plantains. Both were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. Then I had the chicken stew dish with rice and that was also amazing and so hearty that I could only eat half of it. The service was fantastic, and the restaurant was a fun place to eat at. read more

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Came on a Tuesday night- the service was slow. There was also a bug in the lettuce in my nephews burger which we noticed after we paid which was unfortunate and a good thing my nephew picked out the lettuce. The space is cute but just wasn't the worth the wait of the food.. read more

This neighborhood restaurant is a real gem. They are very accommodating to large parties like the 17 people in my group, including wheelchair access for one of our family members. Despite the cozy interior, our family easily fit into the tables. As for their stellar service, they are attentive and friendly. They are also thoughtful -- upon arrival we see a couple of graduation balloons at our table. We order several appetizers for the tables and the hits are the birria tacos, adobe sliders, and the grilled octopus. Don't miss out on their sangria, their serving is very generous! Our party orders several plates and the ones I love best are the Aji de Gallina, which is something I've never had before but I thoroughly enjoyed; and one of my sisters ordered the Bistek, which I liked better than the Lomo Saltado, which was also good. Two other family members loved the fish tacos. As for dessert -- if you have room after all the plantain chips, appetizers, food and drinks -- get the donuts and maybe the mango cheesecake if they have it available. Everyone in our party had a great time. Book your next big group party here, and enjoy the food and hospitality! read more

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Money well spent! Staff was nice and food was beyond good! Liked the paintings on the walls and the slight spooky feel for Halloween and the skeleton at the bar. Food was incredibly good. I came for my birthday and oh boy did they provide such delicious food. A great take on mango cheesecake and the lemon zest in arroz con leche was such a fun taste. Loved it and so did my friends! read more

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Came here on a Sunday night and honestly was pretty disappointed with the service. The restaurant was not very busy there were 2 other tables besides us and at least 4 waiters. We were seated right away but the booth had a lot of tortilla crumbs. We ordered the passion fruit Fresca, lamb, fish and chips, salmon risotto , and Portola mushroom stir fry. We also got the calamari and grilled squid as appetizers. The appetizers came out fairly quickly and were pretty delicious. Small portions for the price though. The main courses were honestly a bit disappointing. I asked for my lamb to be cooked medium rare but it was overcooked and not juicy. The salmon risotto was pretty good, however the fish and chips were pretty bland and tasted unseasoned. The fish also had a lot of batter. The main issue was definitely the service. Workers were not attentive at all , and I had to wave them down several times before they came over. On top of that, I finished my glass of water for a while and no one came by to refill it and I had to waive down one of the four waiters to do so. It just seemed like they did NOT care about the service and did not care to check on the guests. Overall I would not come back, as the service really ruined my experience. read more

Franco's Latin Table - Salmon Risotto Dinner - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for lunch with a large party. Sangria was nice. We order some fried plantains, dessert plaintains with some whipped cream. Very delicious. This time I ordered the fish stew. It came with rice. It has a coconut flavor and the sauce was beige in color. It was delicious. All the fish, mussels and clams were cooked perfectly. I even enjoyed the leftovers at home! read more

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Delicious, delicious, delicious food. Friendly staff. Lots of variety on the menu, and I love lamb. They had a good beer selection from El Salvador when I was there (seasonal). I'll go there again and again. Have taken small groups several times. read more

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Ambiance is casual. Service staff is friendly. The food was delightful and the portions are large enough that it can be shared. All the dishes had great flavors and taste The menu had many options. A definite must visit! read more

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I've been going to this location for some time when it used to be Fresca. Under new ownership, the menu is just as enticing as it was before. Our favorites are the Loma Soldado and Mariscada, the latter being a seafood stew that's absolutely divine. Their birria tacos it's also excellent. There's really very little on the menu that isn't good. Every time I return, I try to force myself to try something new, but more often than not, I ordered the mariscada. The service is always good and attentive. They're always open to suggesting recommendations, especially for those who have a more adventurous pallet. read more

So delicious and for a good price. Lots of yummy vegetarian options for brunch - we were very pleased! We went on a Saturday morning right when they opened and it wasn't super crowded - the food was definitely freshly made for us! Will 100% be coming back read more

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Our go-to for Peruvian cuisine. Good location in West Portal with parking within walking distance; metered along the street and timed a few blocks away. Good decor, but only a few tables inside; it does feel tight if it's crowded and tables are occupied. Great menu, which makes it difficult to decide what to order. Love their ceviche dishes. Service is solid, although a couple of times we had long waits for our order, but other times, it was terrific. read more

Never been even tho I've been a neighborhood person for years... it was wonderful! We got in very fast on a Friday, and honestly we had 2 apps and a ceviche and that was a meal. Salmon ceviche was plump and flavorful. The octopus!!! Was charred just perfectly. I loved every bite. The mustard based sauce had a kick so someone weak to spicy (like me) needed water breaks. I will come by myself again just for the octopus! read more

Franco's Latin Table - Octopus was grilled to perfection. - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

chicharron was yummy, lamb was presented beautifully but the rest was okay. plantain (sweet) with sour cream was a weird combination. good happy hour deal though, half sangria bottle was yumm read more

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Very nice restaurant that you feel cozy and homey, staff is really friendly,food is great too, highly recommended :) read more

Franco's Latin Table - Franco's Special &breakfast taco, sangria - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic chef! They create wonderful dishes, meat, vegetarian, wonderful spices, sauces, fish dishes. Friendly and kind staff! read more

Franco's Latin Table - Chicken dish! - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We celebrated our daughter's birthday here at Franco's and it did not disappoint! She had a serious craving for Birria tacos and theirs was excellent! We were seated by the window for our table of 3 and immediately felt special. Everything we ordered was delicious. We of course had the Birria tacos and ordered the crab sandwich, fish tacos, chicken empanadas, and the adobo sliders. We must return again! read more

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In a neighborhood where there are so many good restaurants, this is definitely one you should not overlook. I had the adobo de chancho -- the pork was incredibly tender and delicious, paired nicely with a Peruvian lager. Service was very friendly, and the place feels quite intimate and homey. There's plenty of seating indoors, as well as outdoors in a parklet. I would definitely come here again! read more

Franco's Latin Table - Adobo de chancho - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Every now and then a person needs a lomo saltado, that's all. And this place serves an excellent one. We wandered across the street when the Indian restaurant had a 30 minute wait and had the coziest meal. I ordered the plantain chips as an appetizer and they came halfway through our entrees. It was not a problem at all as the green sauce the plantains come with was well worth the wait. read more

Love this place always consistent never disappoints, service is always welcoming and fast read more

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Overall my experience was good except the shrimp was overcooked. The indoor seating area was small although outdoor area looked pretty inviting. read more

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Great food that won't tear a hole through your pockets. Aside from not having a table ready even with a reservation, service was on point and the servers always checked in with us. Space is a little too tight inside. read more

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Was here again recently, my only complaint is that I find it so hard to choose between my three favorite dishes. Fish and chips, the seafood stew or the lomo saltado! Food is just so tasty! read more

Decent Peruvian food with great drinks in a warm setting. My friends and I were looking for a dinner spot in West Portal, and Franco's looked like a good option, so I made a reservation a couple days ahead for Friday dinner at 7 pm. It wasn't that crowded, so we probably didn't need one, but since we had 5 people, I figured better safe than sorry. Parking was a bit annoying but not terrible. All of the spots on the main street were full, but we found a spot on a cross residential street. I had a margarita ($10) to start, and one friend ordered a Michelada ($7). Both drinks were absolutely fantastic. In fact, I'd say this was the best margarita I've had at a restaurant in a while. For food, I split the pollo a la brasa ($21) with a friend as neither of us were super hungry. I'm glad we shared, as it was a massive portion (essentially half a roast chicken). We were both stuffed by the end and couldn't finish the last couple bites. The dark meat parts of the chicken were flavorful and not too dry. However, once I started eating the breast, I had to take small bites and chew because it was both bland and dry. I started dipping the breast meat in the complimentary salsa provided, as it had zero flavor when I tried it by itself. It was a nice place to get together and have a nice meal and drinks with friends without feeling rushed, but don't expect the food to be amazing. read more

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Came on a Friday night around 6:30pm for a party of 2. There was no wait and we were seated right away. The restaurant is casual yet social. I enjoyed the lomo saltado entree, the flavoring was spot on. We also got the halibut ceviche and grilled octopus as appetizers. Flavors were light, I did not feel the seafood was the most fresh. read more

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Great Peruvian food. Very fresh and tasty. Nice presentation. Friendly service. Great location with a nice sidewalk seating area if you want to dine al fresco. read more

Came here on a sunday for "brunch" but we mainly ordered from their lunch menu. It was fairly empty so there's no need to worry about making reservations. Also parking was fairly easy to find a block away on the side streets/residential area. Aji de Gallina: great amazing. I've never had Peruvian food before so this opened an entire new door for me. But it's like TOO MUCH CHICKEN. i definitely can't finish this dish for one meal. It's a lot. The rice to chicken ratio is wack, as in there needs to be more rice if one was to eat this in one sitting but it was fine. It's just too much of one thing. My tastebuds gets bored easily but the first ten - twenty bites was phenomenal. I will definitely be coming back to try out more dishes! read more

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West Portal is full of great eateries - and Franco's is my favorite. Honestly, there's two places with great lomo saltado - Franco's up here in SF and Limon down in the Peninsula. Parking can look plentiful but actually be hard to find - one trick is to go residential and walk over. Honestly it's a lot faster than hunting for parking :) Service was good - at the time, I think they were short-staffed so no problem there. And yes, the lomo saltado! Love the flavor - almost has Filipino base that has that golden soy sauce flavor with french fries to boot. The beef was tender and delicious - just a lovely dish :) In the past, I've gotten other entrees to switch things up - and they've also been really good! I just really like lomo saltado, so now I just stick with this. As a table, we got the fried plantains as well - a little expensive for what it is but if you want it, you either have to make it or bite the bullet right? Still delicious, not too sweet, reminds me of turon :) All in all, Franco's is my go-to dinner place in West Portal. Brunch or dinner - honestly it might be the best place on the street! read more

Stopped by for dinner & got seated quickly. Our server brought us some complimentary chips & salsa. We ordered the chicken chicharrón which I highly recommend, it was crispy & paired perfectly with the dipping sauce that came with it. The ceviche mixto was disappointing, it needed some kind of seasoning, a bit of salt would've been great. Safe to say I will not be ordering that again. On to the main dishes, the lomo saltado & arroz con mariscos were both a 5/5 so yummy, flavorful & filling. Unfortunately the Halibut was just okay, lacked seasoning, specially the mash that came with it, that definitely needed some salt. I'm deducting a star because even though we got seated quickly, the service was slow. The place was pretty empty & twice we had to call the server over, once to order & again to get the check. Secondly, I asked for some hot sauce, spicy salsa, anything with spice in it & the server offered me some habanero which I gladly took. I was just disappointed to see that they charged me $2 for what looked to be 1 blended habanero. This additional cost should have been mentioned. Overall, this place was great & I highly recommend if you're in the area read more

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Love this place. The waitress is always nice and always smiling and provides great service. We were able to come here 45mins before closing time and were still able to order our food. The employees were great and we never felt rushed when it finally did close. The food is always on point. I frequent here for their birria tacos which are super delicious but tonight we had steak and chicken. Both dishes were excellent and flavorful. Can't go wrong with either dishes and recommend them to anyone who likes steak or chicken. This place is great for large gatherings and small parties. The amenities are nice and very cozy. The staff are friendly and always inviting. I recommend this place if you like great tasting food. read more

Franco's is a wonderful spot for inventive and delicious Peruvian dishes. The menu has a lot of savory dishes like adobo, ceviche, etc. The Tostada de Tinga was my favorite - stewed chicken and veggies on a corn tortilla. Service is spot on and the venue is casual and perfect for small groups. read more

Franco's Latin Table - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Franco's nice outside parklet caught my eye one day walking from West Portal MUNI station. Today, I finally got to try it! Both the restaurant and parklets are suited for small groups with enough quiet to have a conversation but not too quiet that it feels weird. Street parking was pretty easy (hurray for free Sun parking!) and service was quick. I had the chino ceviche and the aji de gallina. Chino Ceviche (not pictured): I heard from a friend that this place had great ceviche. The ahi tuna, jalapeño, and wonton chips piqued my interest, and it was good! But I felt it a little underwhelming and the portion was smaller than ai'd like for $17. The flavors didn't truly meld together - it tasted like dipping tuna in ponzu. I would try a different ceviche next time. Aji de Gallina: Again this was good but underwhelming. I really liked the walnuts in there to break the texture monotony. My biggest issue with this dish would be that the chicken (maybe they used breast meat?) itself didn't have much flavor. I wish the sauce had more dimension and spice as well. I got pretty tired of the dish halfway through. My friends had the pollo a la brasa and fish tacos which looked better and they both liked them. The polla a la brasa was huge! I would go again as I feel this spot has a lot of potential but would not order the chino ceviche or aji de gallina again. Giving this a 4 stars with consideration of my friends meals and the overall experience. read more

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Good , Friendly Service Tasty food , good variety . Yummy. Peruvian dishes . The chica morada full of fruit, not too sweet read more

This mi Amigos is what I'd call and consider... DESTINATION DINING I'd make it a point to come back here. I'd customize a trip around planning on coming here. I'd go out of my way to come here. We had a great experience here. Fortunately we were in proximity of West Portal in SF. We were visiting from out of town, but come to SF often enough to look forward to coming back again soon. I had the Blackened Halibut and it was perfect. Others at the table had different menu items with no complaints. I saw at least 2-3 other "must try" items that has me craving coming back. The service was super friendly and food was fresh, fast and good quality and quantity with no complaints pricing. Vilma was the server's name on our receipt and she was perfect. Parking for novices could be hard in West Portal on the street itself, but if you know how to park in the adjacent residential neighborhood's parallel free street parking and can walk a few blocks, it's easy peasy lemon squeezy to find parking. read more

I've been been here a couple times. Tired 7 dishes so far all with fantastic taste and high quality ingredients. Definitely recommend Ambiance is taqueria style. Service is attentive and friendly. Always finish the food too fast, then I remember I didn't take photos. read more