Tacos Don Francisco

Seldom do I write a review for a bad restaurant. That is because I perform due diligence and carefully vet the experiences posted by reviewers. Eighty-five present of the time the summary of the review ratings captures the true experience of the restaurant. If it is rated bad, I stay away. It has been a reliable process, considering all reviews are subjective.But this time....All you all tricked ol' Spike. That wasn't nice.......I could very easily summarize the experience with a short and fiery, stream of graphic expletives, that would leave no question in your mind about how I felt about Tacos Don Francisco's restaurant. However, I am certain it would only end up on the back page under "Other reviews not recommended." So, I will offer a civil and accurate transcription of the experience. Maybe it will survive the discretion of the website moderators and be available to warn others. If you are reading this...IT DID!First, we were going to try Tacos Don Francisco's on 11th street. I rattled the locked door and then cupped my hands around my eyes to peer through the dirty, smudged window to see a lady waving me away. It was closed. Back in the car and on to the 21st street location. A little information. Francisco confirmed that he owns both locations. His son operates the 11th St. store. I asked.Deep breath here. For a good reason. We opened the door at Tacos Don Francisco's on 21st St. to a smell I have not experienced for years. Cigarette Smoke. Should have left then! At a table was Francisco himself, cigarette in one hand, cell phone on the table, in speaker mode. He was having discussion with a lady in Spanish. Must have been damned important. My wife and I go to the counter. He comes to the counter with the phone still blaring. We try to order all the while he is continuing the conversation with the lady in Spanish. Sounded like some type of financial business. We find a booth with a wobbly table. A lady from the kitchen, delivers bowl of green salsa and stale chips in a plastic basket without any paper liner. Had the plastic basket ever been washed. Who knows? After a lengthy wait (Francisco still on the phone) two large chicken burritos with red sauce arrive. Nothing special. Fortunately, there was enough of the average green salsa to give the burritos a flavor boost. Half way through the burrito, Francisco is still on the phone and he lights up another cigarette. What little palatable flavor the meal had is now dominated by the cigarette smoke.Time to pay. I go to the counter, Francisco follows, cell phone in hand, the conversation continuing (on speaker). He types in the order on the computer to prepare a receipt and process the credit card payment, all in between exchanges with the lady on the cell phone. I am glad to be out of that freaking place. Cough.Stay away from both restaurants!To all of you that rated Tacos Don Francisco's a 1-star Mexican restaurant; you warned me, I should have paid attention, but thank you! I hope you will accept my friend request.

Tried 2 kinds of tacos, asada was ok flavor, beef cheeks was very bland. Overall just basic food. Place to eat was basic, could use a bit more clean up to make the place look a bit less dirty tbh.

This is our favorite place to get street tacos. They are top notch and priced right. The guacamole is always fresh and tasty. The restaurant has limited seating, but you can always call it in for pick up. Our go-to is steak tacos with everything on it, chips and guacamole and occasionally queso. Jalapeño on the side. The agua Fresca is good also. I like to get the Pepsi because it has real sugar! Yum! They also have a cool selection of candy at the counter.

TDF for life! Apparently there are two different businesses with the same name and they're battling to see who keeps it but I like things about both. The reason why I tend to prefer this one is mostly due to location. It's super close to my house so it's convenient for me. The employees are always super nice and the food is great.They are almost always open. My parents and I even spent Christmas Day with them. Literally the only place that was available on that holiday and it was such a special treat! They're also open until super late, like 4am! Wouldn't recommend going alone during those times....could get rowdy but you might find some live music! The acordeón player is the best. Their street tacos are great. My favorite are the chorizo ones. I would've given them 5 stars if it wasn't for their to-go orders. They're still trying to figure it out, trying different delivery vendors which makes it confusing. Before, when I called to place an order, I immediately talked to a real person in Spanish. Now there's a recording in English and the system they have to connect to the order is weird. I tried using it and when I got there to pick it up, they didn't have it ready and hadn't gotten my order. It was frustrating to have to wait since I as in a hurry. Hope they figure the kinks out soon!

Great hole I'm the wall places! Highly recommend their tacos! Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and good people. God bless

Family owned business, very nice employees, they have a grocery store that has authentic Mexican food. They have a deli market, a meat market, and so much more to offer. They have a variety of fresh drinks that they make them out because they're really good

Food is great! I love it the service is the bestSpace and family friendly I come here almost everyday for the past 3 years

The guy cooking the food was very disrespectful and rude. We seen small mice running around and they didn't care and said if you don't like it leave. So disgusting! AVOID at all cost.

Horrible. Enchiladas were so skinny they we're hungry... very little for the 9.00 bucks. Entree with no chips or salsa. The pork tamales were old, very little portions. I paid 18.00 total for both entrees. Ordered online for pick up..will only eat here once. Review's are bogus. Speedy Gonzales up the street double the portion with chips and salsa.. for about the same cost.. lunch even more a bargain.Keep moving if your hungry and want a real meal deal. Not worth it here.

love tacos don franciso's. this place is a true tulsa classic, always great service & yummy food