El Taco Loco

Franklin, NC · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Franklin
#4
of 89 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
El Taco Loco, 6241 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Phone
(828) 524-4577
Website
bit.ly/elTacoLoco
Status
Closed · Opens 6:30 AM Sat

El Taco Loco is a restaurant located in Franklin, NC. It is one of 89 restaurants listed in Franklin. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Franklin city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #4 among Franklin restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday6 AM–3 PM
Saturday6 AM–2 PM
SundayClosed
Monday6 AM–3 PM
Tuesday6 AM–3 PM
Wednesday6 AM–3 PM
Thursday6 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sandy Blythe · Mar 2026

Amazing restaurant! We've eaten two times for lunch and our family of 5 didn’t get anything that we didn't like on either time. Delicious, authentic entrees. And the service is equally amazing. The staff is sooo friendly and helpful. Head on over and grab a bite. You will not be disappointed!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Charles Deal · Oct 2025

If you want a fast, authentic meal before you head up the mountain to Highlands, El Taco Loco is your stop. I stop for breakfast most mornings and get a delicious quesadilla for lunch. A really friendly atmosphere and great service. / would recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Brandon Byrd · Oct 2023

What a gem! Not much of an atmosphere but who cares. Incredible food. Quesabirria was so good. I love how the tacos are infused with the broth but still very crunchy. Usually quesabirria is soggy, but not here. Wish I lived closer, bc I would go couple times a week if I could.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Don Twardowski · Jun 2025

Authentic “street food”. The Gordita is my favorite item. They make all from scratch, including tamales. Some items sell out early so get there early. Breakfast and lunch only.

★★★★★ 5.0 Matthew kubler · Jun 2022

Don’t let this place fool you because it’s next to a gas station. Coming from Los Angeles, i’ve had some quality mexican food. This place is authentic as can be, this place is us probably the best place in western carolina due to its prices and authenticity. They have a wide variety of sauces, personal favorite is the habanero. The tamales are the thing to get when eating here, they sell out pretty fast so gotta be quick!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food

Services

Mexican restaurant

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