Franklin Inn Mexican - Pittsburgh

We have become regulars since moving back to the area. Every item I’ve had has been good but recently we had shrimp tacos which were amazing. I always get there grilled wings with only come in one flavor… HOT HOT… I absolutely love them. They go great with their big margarita special! Please note there is often a wait to be seated but you can almost always get a drink at the bar while you wait.

The food is amazing. The chips are absolutely perfect, and everything is incredibly fresh as they tout local ingredients. Drinks are great; huge servings, and creative twists. This place is interesting, though. We've been twice, both weeknights and it was completely slammed, with an hour wait. Downside that might keep us from coming back; Everything about this place feels too big for the space. The space around the bar is jammed with people, uncomfortable to sit or even stand. Often, there were discarded glasses and chips yet to be bussed. Every surface was sticky. In the dining area, wobbly tables are too small for the chairs and for the amount of plates you'll collect. It feels very crowded. We were sat in the middle of the room both times, and it was so uncomfortable. Servers were just walking around us, my purse on my chair got snagged a few times as people passed by. The decor is fun and eclectic, but even that started to feel claustrophobic; over sized pictures hung in tight spaces. With the amount of people between patrons and staff, it was so loud it was difficult to carry a conversation. This was 7 pm on a Tuesday, filled with upper middle aged NH families and couples. Not a rowdy bar, just the low ceilings and unfortunate acoustics. Not sure if the AC was slipping that day, it was really humid. The place is always buzzing and seems like a local favorite for 40+ years. The amazing dishes really speak to that. But the dining experience might be due for an investment. But maybe it's part of the local charm we just didn't appreciate?

Great food and great place to go to for Mexican food

We’ve always been so impressed by the food we’ve all ordered from Franklin Inn until tonight. I’ve always ordered cheese enchiladas with flour tortillas and they’ve been delicious. However, they did not have that option and when I called the restaurant they said, just select no corn tacos and they’ll use flour tortillas, which is what I did. And what did they deliver to me? A pile of cheese and onions! No sauce either!. Who would even think to release a meal like that? Very disappointed.

Love The Franklin Inn!! Great food, Awesome Margaritas! Staff is nice and very friendly. And the atmosphere is super chill and relaxing. Highly recommend this restaurant.