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    Garcia's

    3.9 (227 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    GARCIA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Elizabeth B.

    Excellent service, good vibes - authentic decor/music, warm chips & the best salsa flavor ever!! Margs were decent, but not that strong. Burrito was disappointing, not what I expected. Beans were off. Enchilada was the best dish!!! Taco (al pastor) was fine, but not great. We really enjoyed the queso dip to split. If we return I would just get the chips/salsa/queso and some type of enchiladas as that seemed like the best quality dish!

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    Mark W.

    Quickly seated on a Saturday evening. Wide variety on the menu. I got the Birria de Puerco and split it my son. It was very good and the side of hot pepper sauces was definitely hot. Marisol waited on us a did a great job. Only thing I will bring up is you only get 3 small tortillas with this large plate. We asked for more and got 3 additional ones but was charged $1.35 for them. Will return

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    Nicole H.

    Very very unique Mexican experience! We were seated immediately & our server was very prompt & friendly. However, the chips & salsa out the gate was strange! They give you so little salsa in the tiniest of bowls. We shrugged it off & waited on our food. Once our food got to us it was hot & fresh, but the portions... Teeney tiny! We all scrapped our plates clean & left hungry which is a first ever at ANY Mexican restaurant. Mind you we are not a "large sized" family (athletic/fit/active) We cannot recommend this restaurant, because the prices were higher than average and the portions were the smallest to date. Garcia's: if you are going to have small portions offer people more salsa/chips to off set.

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    Marissa N.

    So so good, the chili relleno with pecans n chicken was really really really good. I can't say there was much recognizable chicken or many pecans but the cheese was plentiful and delicious. The skinny margarita with the fresh squeezed juice was too easy to drink. The fish in the ceviche was finely minced. The flan was a bit loose in the middle but it didn't change how good it tasted.

    William W.

    I have no idea why Garcia's has a 4-star rating. But I have a few guesses. We've visited a number of establishments in Franklin with horrendously inflated reviews, so there is some aspect about Franklinites not present in Nashvillians nor Brentwoodians that allows locals to find the most mundane meals worthy of excessive stars. I've had 5-star Mexican cuisine in Southern California, Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico, and I've had 4-star experiences as well. I can only guess that loyal Garcia's customers have not had the pleasure of that experience, because they wouldn't be flippantly throwing around stars. Garcia's has been a go-to place in Franklin for years, operating for decades now along Highway 96. I'm actually thankful they get good business because the family who runs the place is very nice, the service is excellent, the food is very affordable, and the menu is more creative than most Mexican joints in town. So the effort is there, and you can't help but cheer for the family. The Nashville metro area is not exactly a bastion for Mexican cuisine, known more for its hot chicken, barbecue, hamburgers, biscuits, and the like. Mexican families like this one are often forced to adapt their recipes for undiscerning American palates, so I understand the Americanization of the cuisine is certainly not their fault. I've had two meals here and they just weren't very good. The salsa is average, the enchiladas are not flavorful, and the greasy tacos just don't compare to the best spots in Nashville. It is what it is, Mexican cooking adapted to American taste buds made with affordable ingredients for families in the Franklin area. It's really just that simple. Just make sure you walk in with that expectation and you won't have a bad time.

    Enchiladas Poblanas
    Samantha W.

    This place is great! I highly recommend the enchiladas poblanos! The creamy green sauce is fantastic. I love the rice and beans it comes with. The salsa and chips are also pretty unique to this place. The restaurant is also authentic Mexican vibes. The staff is attentive and patient.

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    3 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

    PORK BELLY TACOS!! Always friendly service. Great food and atmosphere. The habanero sauce is soooo good that it will make you cry!

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    Have been calling several times this afternoon and no answer. Are they not open on Saturdays?

    They are closed this weekend for deep cleaning. They were notified that a customer that was in this past week was diagnosed with Covid. They will be open on Tuesday.

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