Franklin Inn
(412) 366-4140
2313 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh,
PA
15237
40.576
-80.0765
Neighborhood: Edgeworth
What People Are Saying About Franklin Inn
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The Scene
The location's unusual but for over 20 years, the Franklin Inn has been serving Mexican fare to a steady and loyal clientele. There is a large oblong bar, as well as two interconnected dining rooms with about 20 red vinyl-covered tables. Service is friendly and the feeling is relaxed comfort, though the place seems a little dark.
The Food
This is traditional Mexican-American food with a couple of surprises thrown in. The spicy Aztec chili is an eye-opening starter. Exceptional appetizers include a unique black bean appetizer, with chipotle pepper sauce and feta cheese. The char-grilled chorizo (Mexican sausage) is also delicious, served with flour tortillas and grilled fresh onions and salsa. Main courses of merit include chicken enchiladas with Colorado green chile sauce and a wide range of burritos. Portions are large and are served with a choice of two sides.
User Reviews
MFCB
March 29, 2009
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 try the wings!
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talltexan7
October 26, 2008
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 had in the Pittsburgh area although it's still not quite what we've been looking for since leaving Texas. I ordered seafood enchiladas that were quite good once I got over the fact that it came with a dill cream sauce that I would've expected on stroganoff or some German beef dish instead. The chile con carne is good with chorizo added, although we wished it was a little thicker. All in all the food was very good if you aren't sticklers about how authentic it is (it's a Mexican restaurant that features Ben Franklin as its namesake and proudly recommends hot wings as a customer favorite, so what do you expect?). My wife and I will come here again for the cozy ambience and good food, but our quest for Northern TexMex continues! So far this would be our choice for taking friends/family out, and El Campesino would be our pick for the most authentic - and affordable - fare.
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Krystrina
June 08, 2008
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!!
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Know Before You Go:
No reservations are taken and the place fills up on weekends.
What to Drink:
Plenty of tequila and Mexican beer varieties, including a tough-to-find Pacifico brew.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
