Casa Franco

Let me tell you about Casa Franco. This restaurant has been a family favorite for the majority of my 32 years of life. The owners are amazing, and it is still run by the same family members that we have always loved. The food is delicious, obviously, but the service is really what drives their restaurant over the top. For years as a child, I ordered the same thing - 2 cheese enchiladas, all beans no rice, with a side of sour cream. And they remembered it - every time - without ever having to ask. Even after a years long break from attending due to moving out of state, it's like no time has passed! They still remember me, and asked about my parents. They still remember my childhood order, but my tastes have since changed up so I branched out lol. I will ALWAYS recommend Casa Franco for a delicious meal and a place that makes you feel like part of the family every time.

My sister and nephews had been coming here for decades. I decided to finally try it during Covid. At that time, they had everyone seated outside. The food came on paper plates and plastic to go bowls with plastic utensils. I had the pozole and the chile colorado burrito. They were fantastic. I recently came back with one of my nephews and his best friend. The pozole and the chili colorado burrito were missing from the menu. I ordered the albondigas soup and the chili colorado plate. The flavor of the albongias broth was so robust and yummy. My only complaint was there was no potatoes in it, just onions, celery, bell pepper, zucchini and squash. The meatballs were good too. The chili colorado was perfect. I mopped up every drop of the oh so delicious sauce. My nephews friend ordered the same thing and loved it too. So I had my choice of where to go out for my birthday with my parents and nephew. Since it had been so good a few weeks ago, I hyped the place up and we ended up going to Casa Franco for my birthday dinner. There was 4 of us. I ordered the Menudo this time along with the Chili Colorado plate and a Chile Relleno on the side. This is where things went wrong. First they didnt ask us if we wanted our soups before the meal, they just brought them out at the same time. So our main entrees got cold while we ate our soups. Then the refried beans were burnt on two of our entrees. Why would you serve burnt refried beans when they are one of the cheapest items on the plates. Thats a lack of pride in your cooking. No competent chef would serve burnt anything much less cheap beans to their customers. Its a big red flag to me when I see this sort of service. This brings a 4 star review down to 2 stars. What a shame.

Stopped by Casa Franco for lunch. It was alrightttt.It's a small restaurant, a little outdated, but I can see how it could be fun. The space has a bar, seating area, and TVs for sports. I think the main event here is Taco Tuesday especially since there are a few signs that say 90 min max on Taco Tuesday haha. Not too many vegetarian options on the menu. I got a mojado burrito - but they only had beans and cheese in it. I asked for sour cream, guac, and lettuce on the side. There was also a side of beans and rice but I would recommend only getting the rice because there are tons of beans in the burrito so it was too much. It looked good visually but I didn't really like it.The food also came out insanely quick - like I'm talking maybe 2 minutes after we ordered it was on our table.. So I'm not sure how fresh it is. Chips and salsa were the best part.Overall, especially for the price, I felt it wasn't super enjoyable and just super heavy. Maybe meat eaters will have a better experience.

This place is a solid three-star Mexican restaurant in a strip mall located here in Mission viejo. We have a bar area where you can drink and eat as well as dining room which isn't that big. They could use a little sprucing up of the interior as it looks a little bit worn out. The servers were very nice and the food was pretty solid. This is a good solid choice bud for some good margaritas and standard Mexican fare.

Amazing bean and cheese burrito! The best I've had. They also serve up a real potent Cadillac Margarita. We showed up 15 minutes before closing and they were happy to serve us. You're there for the food, so don't worry about the ambiance. Just have a Caddy and everything will be great!

Tried this place after reading good reviews about it and we found the food to be lacking a bit in flavor. The cheese enchilada had more cheese than sauce. The sauce was too runny. The rice and beans were standard. The complimentary chips and salsa were the best part of the meal. Salsa was fresh and seasoned well. Employees were friendly. Easy to find parking as they're in a large shopping center.

I ordered crispy beef taco, chilie rellano and rice & beans, tortilla was somewhat leathery and tougo, but there was plenty of beef, lettuce and cheese; , chilie rellano, rice & beans were very good, as was the salsa.when I entered restaurant two were standing there, looked at my with no greeting. I asked to see a menu, as I wanted to order to go. I said I had never been there before....no response.While I waited for my food in a booth, I asked for tortilla chips and salsa while I waited. They brought me a small bowl...didn't ask if I wanted water, and it was a very hot afternoon, high 80s.Restaurant had a little bar and TV looked like a nice place to have a drink and dinner. I will probably return and order in advance since so I dont have to linger.

THEM BEANS ARE FIRREEEE! THE RICE IS FIIRRREE! love the bar decor. them chips are fire too. bless up, this place is a classic.

Food. Service. ambience is amazing! Their taco Tuesday is a great way to try this place and it's wonderful service!

HOMEMADE TASTE! Beans and chips must me good at a Mexican restaurant and they hit it out of the park!..just like abuelita..Albondigas soup was AMAZING!‍‍‍LOYAL NEW CUSTOMER