Franklin Inn

Bert A. 

on Insider Pages

14 years ago

North Hills Mexican If you've never been to Texas or California... this is good Mexican food. Its a fun place to go if you are from the North Hills. Drink out of ball jars like you were back in the 70s. The bar is small and local. It's been here forever. It's Mexican food done by Pittsburgers... and its quaint. (It's the best we can do after the Chi Chi's debacle) Julia Child was not respected by the French and I suspect the Franklin Inn is not respected by any Mexican but you might just like it. In Pittsburgh we hear about ... read more

Georgia K. 

on Insider Pages

15 years ago

Franklin Inn is very good. The Franklin Inn is a very good mexican restaurant. The chicken enchiladas were a highlight. Everyone I know who has eaten there, has loved the food. The staff is very friendly. The price is appropriate. 

newreviews 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Must have gone on a bad day – With all the glowing reviews, I had high hopes for finding this a top-notch Mexican restaurant. It was not to be. From beginning to end, this was a bad experience. The sign said "Wait to Be Seated," but no one showed up to seat us, so we had to go into the bar to ask. There were only two other tables of diners when we sat down, yet a simple lunch took forever to show up. The beans were dry and tasteless; the guacamole was the strangest, most unpleasant taste we've ever encountered for this usual... read more

MFCB 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Go for the wings! – The Franklin Inn is good if you know what to get - and that is the wings. They are grilled hot wings. They take 20+ minutes to prepare, so don't be in too much of a hurry. But, they are worth the wait. The wings are split - you get a combination of the drumettes and the wings. They are moist but crispy on the outside (you can order them extra crispy or extra charred), and are fairly spicy. They are charred from the grill, and are coated with a trace of tobasco-based sauce. Skip the Mexican, but definitely... read more

talltexan7 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Fun place to hang out – My wife and I are recent transplants from Texas, and we have been on a quest for good Mexican food (largely unsuccessful) since we got here. We found Franklin Inn online and decided to try it out with another couple after reading the reviews. I'd say I agree with the majority of the posts here as far as the margaritas go; they are quite tasty and they don't short you on the tequila. They sell them by the masonry jar which is fun. As far as the food goes, I'd say it's well above average for what we've ... read more

Krystrina 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Great Mexican Food – This cozy little place has great mexican food, margarita's, and chips. You might have to wait a little to be seated, but, it is way worth it!! 

torriegirl 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

oldest & Best Mexican Restaurant in Pittsburgh – I'm not sure where to start! Everything is awesome starting from the service, to the drinks, down to dessert! Have a designated driver handy because once you have one margarita you have to have two. Everything is made from fresh from scratch and served so beautifully you almost hate to put your fork in and disrupt the colors...of course your mouth watering quickly prompts you to! Once you do bite into the food you can taste those colors bursting in flavor. Make sure to save ro... read more

jaimielh 

on Yellow Pages

17 years ago

Great place, off the beaten path, always crowded, yet never a long wait. Decent food, good pricing. 

jsmccandlish 

on Yellow Pages

17 years ago

friendly family atmosphere. There are minimal waits to be seated though tables generally fill up. The food is good. Portions good.