Frankie’s Mexican Cuisine

Wow! I loved this place! My favorite Mexican food I have had in DFW in the last 4 years of living here. The chicken enchiladas with sour cream sauce and avacado sauce were superb. I am used to eating enchiladas and having them be just regular enchiladas, nothing special– not these. My sister-​in-​law ordered the mashed potato enchiladas and was raving about them! We will be back.

I went here with a large party. The service was surprisingly good. The chips & salsa were great, & then I ordered the queso. Yummy. I also had a nice margarita. If I’m ever craving Mexian, I’ll probably go by here. Also, the lighting is very low.

Definitely will be coming back to Frankie’s. My friends and I were craving Mexican and did a Unilocal and Google search and Frankie’s popped up. It’s far from me — about 35 minutes but was definitely worth it!
We had the queso with ground beef for appetizer and loved it. Their salsa was good with a hint of spice. They were quick to refill the chips and salsa.
My friend ordered something with the mole sauce and the sauce was made right. Another had the chicken fajitas and the chicken was cooked just right. I had the brisket enchiladas and they were fantastic! So delicious. I truly loved it. I am craving some right now. The portion sizes are good as well.
They also brought out free sampler tostadas for the table.
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and the wait staff were good. Definitely a place I will come back to. It’s a little far and I’m bummed or I would come all the time. I guess it’s good for my waistline.

My go-​to place for cheap margaritas ($ 3 during Happy Hour!!!)
I usually order the fajita platter or the enchiladas. Food isn’t as authentic as I would like it to be, but it definitely has a great tex-​mex food selection for the most part. I’ve never been here for brunch but based on other reviews, I do want to check it out soon…
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Not my favorite place because the food isn’t *that* great. It’s a hit or miss. My review is more like a 3.5 based on my previous visits combined.

This place is hit or miss. Which inconsistency can lead to not wanting to come back. Ordered the fajitas but I don’t eat flour tortillas and asked for corn. Was charged and received one corn tortilla. The server was inexperienced and did not follow up on the tortilla issue. We asked for a box and will eat it at the house where we have corn tortillas. We told the manager but he could care less. More interested in the hostess I guess.

So a coworker said this place was amazing and I had to check it out myself. Did t look like much from outside and inside was small bit cozy. Its a TeX Mex style joint that didn’t disappoint. I had nachos and the chimichanga. It was so dam good. The service was quick and very attentive. For the quality of the food, I was surprised at how inexpensive this place was. Will stop on by next time I am in the area.

Nice restaurant, excellent food. Really like the fajitas and nachos. Friendly waitstaff. The salsa is fresh and very tasty.

Can’t speak for very good item but they have the best nachos I have found in the dfw area!

I love this place! It is a nice and somewhat secluded, but it’s great for a quick dinner. I have only been here twice and have never had a problem with the service. They remind me a lot of casa mama’s in terms of what they offer menu wise.
I have had the brisket tacos and calamari tacos and was not at all disappointed in the flavor or portion size. I loved the margarita’s because they are actually strong and not drowned in sweet & sour. My boyfriend always gets the sour cream enchiladas so if that is your thing, you will be content. I recommend giving them a go the next time you’re out and about in the Richardson area.

This was such a wonderful find!!! It’s been nearly impossible to find nor authentic Mexican dishes (vs. Tex Mex) sine we moved here. Both brunch and regular menu items have been enjoyed by the fam — too numerous to count. My favorite item by far, however, is their sampler appetizer platter — it’s very difficult to find a sope in TX and not only does this platter represent, it does it well and the tamale isn’t too shabby either. Margaritas are very inexpensive and are very tasty — they even knew what a Paloma was! And what can I say about the chips and salsa? Plentiful and tasty — your table will never be lacking!
Service has always been fantastic whether every table has been packed or it’s been quiet. It’s great for kids but also has a good sized bar where you can hang out and watch the game as well.

My family and I ate there tonight and were so impressed! The service was perfect — between several servers, our chips were never out and our salsa was refilled several times from a chilled salsa pitcher. My tea only got ½ empty before it was refilled.
We had 3 kids under age 5 with us, and the servers were SO friendly to them and accommodating. My youngest thew up on me, so we had to leave quickly — and our server was SO quick to ask if everything was alright, to get us to-​go boxes, and to get our check.
The food was wonderful. The salsa is very garlicy, cilantro-​y, and peppery. We REALLY liked it. The brisket taco was perfect — just great meat in a grilled tortilla with some salsa and cilantro/​onions on the side. The egg burrito with fries was also GREAT. We loved everything we ordered, actually.
We will definitely be going back! Mi Cocina is our go-​to with our little ones b/​c the atmosphere/​noise puts us at ease, and I wasn’t sure how it would go at this place, but everyone was so welcoming and wonderful! We recommend it!

This was long due.
Great Mexican restaurant in Richardson area. So many good options on the menu, good food and great service. The seafood entrees are my personal fav… I have been here for lunch and dinner multiple times and never had a bad experience. They always get it right!

Dropped in last Friday to try it… and we are hooked! Visited on Friday and came back on Saturday.
I ordered the TexMex plate that comes with a crispy taco, sour cream chicken enchilada, rice, beans, and a cheese enchilada. For ~8.00, it was a home run.
The taco was crunchy, mix of cheese and pico, and lightly flavored beef. Yum.
The Mexican rice… the best I’ve had at ANY Mexican restaurant. Fresh tasting, not dry, great flavor.
The enchiladas are what brought me back Fri/​Sat. The chicken isn’t shredded, it’s blenderized and packed with flavor. The cheese enchilada isn’t yellow cheddar, its a white cheese. While it comes with tomatillo sauce (not a fan), I asked for sour cream sauce and it knocked out of the park.
The service is good, drinks get filled consistently, and they play music from some service that I really liked. Bonus.
Bottom Line: We’ll be back. Great flavor in the food, fresh, and very affordable.

Frankie’s was not bad but it wasn’t great either. It’s a place in the neighborhood that is easy to get to. It was a meh place for me. I have a combo plate which was fine but nothing great. The service was not very attentive. It would not be a place that I would jump and go to. All in all a good place if you live in the area just nothing to rush to.

The food and wait staff is awesome! Our waiter, Carlos, was super friendly and very quick with a great memory! We had a baby shower for one of my coworkers there and he did GREAT with a large group.
The management on the other hand was a different story. When we called to make the reservation we talked to a man to reserve a table for 12. Instead of asking the basics like «what time, or where you would like to sit?» He asks «Well what are you getting? Dinner or just drinks? We need that space for customers so we need you out by 6.»
EXTREMELY unprofessional!!! And it didn’t just end there… When we got here (it was just me and my friend setting up), he came up to us and AGAIN and reiterated «we need you out by 6». I kindly reminded him that «We are customers too».
He is a short bald man who is VERY rude!!! It is SOLELY because of him that I am not rating this place with 5 stars. If this is the management they choose to select to represent, I no longer want to do business here. The wait staff is way to good for this place and needs to find work with management that conducts business more professional.
If this is the owner, that’s a different story and he must not want that much business.

Frankie, I hope you’re listening.
I’ve been to Frankie’s on two separate occasions; one was with a friend for dinner on a weekday. The other was a bridal shower for another coworker (that I apparently don’t remember. long story). Anyway, both visits were pleasant and not out of the ordinary. This time, however, my experience was marred.
I called to make a reservation for a coworker’s baby shower a week ago. I told him there would be about 20 people on Friday at 4:00. His first question was: Will you be ordering just drinks or will you get food also? He told me that Fridays are busy and that he needs those tables for customers, so he wanted to know if we could be done by 6. I thought I was a customer also?
So whatever. I assured him we could be done by 6 and yes, we would order food and drinks. He repeated about 3 times about leaving at 6.
Fast forward to yesterday and 13 people had rsvped. I called again to confirm our reservation and changed the party size to 13. Whoever I had on the phone this time didn’t see to mind (or care).
So today I go early to set up. The manager (so he seems) guides me to the back where it’s a little dark. I notice a patio section that’s brighter and covered so I ask about that area (where we had the bridal shower), and he says something like we can’t use that area because there’s another party using it.
He doesn’t seem very pleased as I bring in balloons and vases for flowers.
I start setting up and he walks by several times. A guy on the wait staff is kind enough to ask if I need anything and helps me pour water into the vases. He also asks me a few minutes later when I am finished setting up and brings me water.
The manager, on the other hand, must have remembered who I was (from the phone) and asks me again to confirm that we will leave by 6. My coworker is so offended she stared him down as she replied that we too, are paying customers. Go girl.
Anyway our waiter, Carlos, is fantastic, still new and learning but courteous.
The food was ok, if not a little salty. I ordered the calamari tacos, which were decent, but I was slightly confused about the veggie stir fry on the side. At first I thought it was a side, but realized it might be for the taco, since my first bite was super salty. The queso appetizer was delicious (melted cheese can’t go wrong).
My only issue is with management. I don’t understand how you can treat a customer with such disregard and lack of common sense. I understand Fridays get busy. But how can you tell a paying customer to eat with a time limit? When I got there, the place was ¼ full. By the end of our meal, it was ¾ full with several tables available. It’s not like we were belligerent, loud, and obnoxious patrons that only ordered drinks. We were a group of 13 educators who wanted to celebrate a baby shower after a long week of work. I was constantly checking my phone for the time so we wouldn’t go over 6. I find that absolutely ridiculous. No matter how good the food is, Service and customer satisfaction need to be your top priority as a restaurant owner. That’s what keeps you coming back. I don’t think I will ever use Frankie’s for a party or event.
If you are going here for dinner with a friend, go for it. But book your party of 8+ somewhere else.
Oh, and we left on the dot at 6:00. You’re welcome, Frankie.

I am not sure why I have never reviewed them before but I love Frankies. I have had everything on their menu and love everything. They have the best mole in town as far as I am concerned.
They have enchilada specials once a week as well as other rotating specials throughout the week.
My only complaint is the service can sometimes be a little slow and forgetful.
This is a great place for. tex mex and I have taken several family members with never a complaint.

This was a very, very impressive first date! In the mood for Mexican food but getting burned out with my usuals, so we wandered in here. The ambiance is very sweet; old familiar neighborhood style. The service was top notch.
Interesting menu; lots of choices. Your standard Tex Mex, plus non Mex options such as pasta. Something for everyone. I tried the Frankie’s Enchiladas and enjoyed the mole sauce. The rice and beans were cooked up from scratch and delicious. The Giant enjoyed his entrée too, Amigos Enchiladas but wasn’t wild about the sour cream sauce. He said it could have used a bit more flavor, but the Ranchera sauce rocked.
Now…please don’t tell Frankie, but this place’s prices are straight out of 1990. I was open mouthed about them; and if we tell Frankie, he might raise them. So, come in, enjoy, and tip generously. You’ll still come out ahead! I’ll be back!

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! I was at another office location one day and wanted to grab lunch with coworkers before I went back and this place had high ratings. Honestly, I can see why!
While it’s tucked away in a small parking lot, it has a great patio and a decent sized interior. We got seated fast (around 1pm on a weekday) and immediately had drinks and our queso order taken. Let’s talk about this queso, because I loved it. It’s a thick white cheese queso with jalapenos in it instead of salsa and I couldn’t get enough of it! Honestly, I just want a bowl of this for my birthday. Their chips are also PERFECT, just thick enough to dip with and not overcooked or too oily. Just fantastic.
Everyone was also impressed by the very well-​priced entrees and I loved the sour cream chicken enchiladas I got. Super tasty sauce and even the chicken had flavor. This is something I feel like a lot of TexMex restaurants get wrong. You have to SEASON this stuff, not just hope people dump a bunch of salt on it. Every bite was tasty, and the staff was friendly.
Now, the reason I couldn’t give 5 stars was because we sat with empty drinks pretty often, and they messed up half the orders when they first brought them out. They immediately got us new food out, but I just wasn’t impressed by the service and the interior is super dark. It made us wish we’d sat on the patio because it was honestly hard to read the menus in the middle of the day. Weird! No matter what though, I’d still totally go back and eat more of that queso and try more of their menu!

It’s terrific to have an affordable and welcoming place right in the neighborhood — so close that you can walk through the lovely II Creeks forested plaza and forget you are in the middle of the city.
The food is exemplary. From the complimentary appetizers and daily happy starting at a sensible 10:00 AM, everything is handmade and served with a smile.
I have tried many items but anything with the smoked brisket is over the top. The brisket quesadilla is OUTSTANDING and can easily feed two.
I have to mention the frozen margarita’s. THE BOMB! Very strong and made with good nurturing tequila.
Can not recommend Frankie’s enough. The occasional lines move quickly are a testament to the popularity of this service focused neighborhood establishment!