Our yearning to try the new restaurant intensified last month when Eat Arkansas correspondent Sammy Williams sent an unprompted text message that read simply: “Tacos El Carbon is stupid good.” ...

The line to get into the Michelin Guide-recognized Tacos El Franc was out the door on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Tacos El Franc began as a street cart by owner Javier Valadez in 1974. Its first U.S. location opened to the public on Wednesday.

Michelin-recognized Tacos El Franc opens taqueria in National City The restaurant is located in Westfield's Plaza Bonita in National City, next to Broken Yolk Cafe.

Tacos El Franc, one of Tijuana's most acclaimed taquerias, is opening its first-ever U.S. location in National City on June 11, 2025.

After originating in Oakland and spending a decade in the city, Tacos El Ultimo Baile is closing up shop and moving across the bridge to San Francisco.

Tacos El Franc, a Michelin-recognized Tijuana taqueria, is opening its first U.S. location in San Diego this year, with others planned.

Founder Javier Valadez started Tacos El Franc as a street cart in 1974. The company then opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Tijuana in 1996.

El Chapin will receive a plaque commemorating their bracket win next week. Taco Takedown runner-up: Dos Santos In the Taco Takedown championship, El Chapin battled another local favorite, Dos Santos.

This Phoenix taco shop has served customers for 40 years. Their tacos al pastor are some of the best in the Valley.