Franco's Fresh Mexican Food Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Franco's Fresh Mexican Food, a hidden gem in El Monte, CA, where flavors burst and every bite tells a story. This vibrant eatery showcases a menu that's as diverse as it is delicious, offering tantalizing options like the Chorizo Tortas and Carne Asada Burritos that consistently impress our taste buds. Each dish is freshly prepared, ensuring that high-quality ingredients take center stage.

  • Highlighted Dishes:
    • Huevos Rancheros: A hearty breakfast that perfects the union of eggs and ranchero sauce.
    • Chile Verde Plate: Tender pork meets a vibrant green sauce, a comforting classic.
    • Asada Fries: Hands down, a customer favorite that elevates the fry game to new heights!

Each plate is crafted to celebrate Mexican cuisine in a cozy setting. With prices that don't break the bank and flavors that linger, Franco's is not just a meal, it’s an experience worth savoring. Join the growing ranks of fans who believe it’s the best Mexican food in town!

All Day - Tortas

Beef

Shredded beef accompanied by guacamole, lettuce, and a blend of bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served on a toasted bun.

$10.99

Ham

Sliced ham served on a telera bun with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a spread of guacamole, typically complemented by mayonnaise and chipotle.

$9.99

Chicken

Shredded chicken, typically includes lettuce, guacamole, and a variety of toppings like mayonnaise, tomato, and cheese, served on a toasted bun.

$10.99

Chorizo

Mexican sausage with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, and jalapeños on toasted bread.

$10.99

Machaca

Shredded beef and scrambled eggs, prepared with onions and bell peppers, served on a telera roll with lettuce and guacamole.

$11.99

Al Pastor

Marinated pork with pineapple, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado, typically includes refried beans and mayonnaise on a telera roll.

$11.99

Carnitas

Tender shredded pork on a toasted bolillo bread, typically includes beans, lettuce, tomato, and creamy guacamole.

$11.99

Carne Asada

Grilled steak, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and beans on a toasted roll.

$11.99

Pollo Asado Torta

Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado on a toasted roll, typically includes mayonnaise and beans.

$10.99

Beef Or Chicken

Super Tacos: Choice of beef or chicken served in a soft or crunchy shell.

$4.99

Fish

Fish taco typically includes lightly battered fish, served in a soft corn tortilla with cabbage, pico de gallo, and a creamy tartar sauce.

$4.99

Rolled Taquitos (3)

Crispy rolled taquitos filled with savory meat, topped with melted cheese, served with guacamole and salsa verde.

$8.99

Rolled Taquitos (5)

Five crispy rolled taquitos, typically filled with beef or chicken, garnished with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and a blend of cheeses.

$11.99

Rolled Taquitos (10)

Ten crispy rolled taquitos accompanied by guacamole and shredded cheese.

$16.99

Carne Asada

Carne asada, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$5.49

Al Pastor

Marinated pork, typically includes grilled pineapple, onions, and cilantro, served on a corn tortilla.

$5.49

Carnitas

Slow-cooked, shredded pork topped with onions, cilantro, and a dollop of guacamole, nestled in a soft tortilla.

$5.49

Shrimp

Grilled shrimp served on a soft corn tortilla, typically includes a mix of cabbage, pico de gallo, and a unique house sauce.

$5.99

Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken served on a soft corn tortilla, typically includes guacamole and pico de gallo.

$4.49

Cabeza Super Taco

Beef head meat on a large corn tortilla, typically includes melted cheese, onion, cilantro, and sour cream.

$5.99

All Day - Super Tacos

All Day - Combination Plates

1. Beef Taco & Bean Tostada

A hard-shell taco filled with shredded beef, lettuce, and cheese, alongside a crispy tostada topped with beans, lettuce, and cheese.

$14.99

2. Two Beef Tacos

Two hard-shell tacos filled with seasoned beef, topped with lettuce and cheese.

$14.99

3. Two Cheese Enchiladas

Two corn tortillas filled with cheese, generously topped with traditional enchilada sauce and a sprinkle of cheese, finished with a garnish of crisp lettuce.

$14.99

4. Bean Tostada & Enchilada

Bean tostada and cheese enchilada, typically includes a topping of lettuce and cheese, accompanied by red sauce.

$14.99

5. Beef Taco & Enchilada

A crispy beef taco paired with a cheese enchilada, both typically garnished with lettuce and cheese.

$14.99

6. Beef Burrito & Enchilada

A beef burrito filled with shredded beef, onions, and bell peppers, alongside a cheese enchilada.

$14.99

7. Two Beef Burritos

Two beef burritos filled with shredded beef, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, accompanied by rice and beans.

$15.99

8. Two Carne Asada Tacos

Two carne asada tacos on soft corn tortillas, typically includes guacamole and pico de gallo.

$14.49

9. Two Chicken Tacos

Two hard shell tacos filled with shredded chicken, accompanied by lettuce and cheese, typically includes rice and beans.

$13.99

10. Chorizo Plate

Chorizo sausage scrambled with eggs, accompanied by rice, beans, and a flour tortilla.

$14.99

11. Machaca Plate

Shredded beef traditionally prepared with eggs, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, often accompanied by rice and beans. Tortillas may also be included.

$14.99

12. Carne Asada Plate

$16.99

13. Four Rolled Taquitos

Four crispy taquitos, typically filled with shredded beef, garnished with guacamole and shredded cheese.

$15.99

14. Two Carne Asada Burritos

Two carne asada burritos, filled with grilled steak, guacamole, and pico de gallo, wrapped in soft flour tortillas.

$19.99

15. Carne Asada Burrito

Carne Asada Burrito filled with grilled steak, typically includes guacamole and pico de gallo, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

$15.99

16. Two Fish Tacos

2 fish tacos topped with cabbage , pico de gallo, and creamy sauce, served with refried beans, and Mexican rice.

$13.99

17. Carnitas Plate

Slow-cooked pork carnitas accompanied by rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and lettuce, served with tortillas.

$15.99

18. Al Pastor Plate

Marinated pork accompanied by pineapple and pico de gallo, typically includes rice, beans, and tortillas.

$15.99

19. Two Chiles Rellenos

Two chiles rellenos, typically including poblano peppers filled with cheese, coated in batter, fried, and often garnished with a sauce and cheese.

$15.99

20. Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp, typically accompanied by a side of rice and beans, garnished with salad.

$15.99

21. Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs typically served over corn tortillas, complemented by a savory ranchero sauce, often accompanied by beans and rice.

$14.99

22. Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken accompanied by guacamole, lettuce, and pico de gallo.

$15.99

23. Chile Verde PIate

Tender pork simmered in a vibrant green sauce, accompanied by rice, beans, and tortillas.

$15.99

24. Camarones Rancheros

Shrimp sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, served in a robust ranchero sauce.

$15.99

Birria Plate

$15.99

Steak Ranchero Plate

Steak ranchero plate typically includes grilled steak topped with a rich ranchero sauce, often accompanied by onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, served with tortillas.

$16.99

Bean & Cheese

Refried beans and a blend of cheeses wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

$9.49

Chicken

Shredded chicken, typically simmered with onions and tomatoes, wrapped in a flour tortilla alongside rice and beans.

$10.99

Beef

Shredded beef, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$10.99

Chorizo

Chorizo,potato,egg and cheese.

$13.99

Machaca

Shredded beef, scrambled eggs, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes,and cheese typically wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$13.99

Carnitas

Carnitas, guacamole and pico de gallo

$13.99

Al Pastor

Pastor, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$13.99

Fish

Breaded fish wrapped in a flour tortilla, accompanied by cabbage, pico de gallo, rice and chipotle sauce.

$13.99

Carne Asada

Carne asada, guacamole and pico de gallo.

$13.99

California

Carne asada, French fries, cheese and pico.

$13.99

Chile Relleno

Chile relleno, beans, rice, lettuce and pico.

$12.49

Super Bean And Cheese Burrito

Wrapped in a large flour tortilla, this burrito combines refried beans and cheese with typical additions such as rice, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and pico de gallo.

$10.99

Super

Carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce,pico de gallo, rice and beans.

$14.99

Monster

Carne asada, rice, beans, guac, sour cream, pico, cheese and lettuce.

$17.99

Shrimp

Shrimp, ranchero salsa, rice and cheese.

$13.99

Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken, typically includes guacamole and pico de gallo, wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$13.99

Mar Y Tierra

Shrimp, carne asada, rice and cheese

$14.99

Cabeza

Beef cheek, rice, beans, cilantro, and onion wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$13.99

Chile Verde Burrito

Pork simmered in a tangy green tomatillo sauce, accompanied by rice and beans, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

$13.99

Hot Cheeto’s Burrito

Carne asada, French fries, cheese, sour cream, and hot Cheetos.

$15.99

Birria Burrito

Rice, beans, onion and cilantro

$13.99

Franco’s Burrito

Carne asada, chile relleno, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and salsa enchilada.

$15.99

All Day - Burritos

All Day - Breakfast Burrito

Bacon

Bacon,potato,egg and cheese

$13.99

Sausage

Sausage,potato,egg and cheese

$13.99

Ham

Ham, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.

$13.99

Chorizo

Chorizo,potato,egg and cheese

$13.99

Beans

Potato,eggs,cheese and beans

$13.49

Machaca

Shredded beef, eggs, and cheese, typically wrapped in a large flour tortilla with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

$13.99

Chicken

Shredded Chicken, eggs, potato and cheese

$13.99

Breakfast Carne Asada Burrito

Carne asada, potato,egg and cheese.

$13.99

Carnitas Breakfast Burrito

Carnitas,potato,egg and cheese.

$13.99

Super Breakfast

Ham, sausage, bacon, potato, egg and cheese.

$13.99

Red Sauce Chilaquiles Plate

Red chilaquiles, 2 eggs, sour cream, cheese, rice and beans

$16.99

Huevo A La Mexicana Plate

Eggs with tomato,onion,cilantro,and jalapeño served with rice and beans.

$14.99

Cheese

A golden flour tortilla filled with cheese

$8.99

Carne Asada

Grilled steak and melted cheese in a folded flour tortilla.

$13.99

Super Quesadilla

Carne asada, guacamole and sour cream.

$14.99

Shrimp

Grilled shrimp with ranchero sauce and melted cheese encased in a flour tortilla,

$13.99

Mar Y Tierra

Shrimp, and carne asada

$15.99

Chicken

Shredded chicken with cheese.

$13.99

Al Pastor

Marinated pork and pineapple encased in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, often accompanied by cilantro and onions.

$14.99

QuesaBirria

Corn or flour tortilla filled with slow-cooked birria (shredded beef), melted cheese, onion, cilantro, typically served with consomé for dipping.

$14.99

Pollo Asado Quesadilla

Grilled chicken and cheese.

$14.99

All Day - Quesadillas

All Day - Salad

Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken served atop a blend of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and avocado, often accompanied by shredded cheese and a light dressing.

$14.99

Carne Asada

$14.99

Chimichanga Plate

Deep-fried burrito typically filled with meat, cheese, and beans, topped with guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

$14.99

Beef Or Cheese

Corn tortillas filled with your choice of beef or cheese, topped with traditional sauce.

$9.99

Chicken Or Mixed

Chicken or mixed vegetables, wrapped in corn tortillas, covered in chili sauce.

$9.99

Carne Asada

Char-grilled, marinated steak, expertly seasoned for an authentic flavor.

$10.99

Chiles Rellenos (2)

Two chiles rellenos, commonly filled with cheese, accompanied by enchilada sauce, lettuce, and pico de gallo

$10.99

Chimichanga

Crispy Fried Burrito Filled with Savory Meat and Cheese

$12.99

All Day - Enchiladas

All Day - Tostadas

Beans

Crunchy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, lettuce, cheese, and tomato.

$7.99

Beef

Shredded beef, beans, lettuce, cheese, and a mix of bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes on a crispy corn tortilla.

$8.99

Chicken

Shredded chicken atop a crispy corn tortilla, complemented by refried beans, lettuce, and cheese.

$8.99

Flying Saucer

Fried flour tortilla topped with beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and Mexican salsa.

$10.99

Carnitas Or Adobada

Crispy tostada topped with choice of spicy adobada or tender carnitas. Served with fresh lettuce, cheese, and salsa.

$9.99

Asada Or Pollo Asado

Crispy tostada topped with choice of asada (grilled steak) or pollo asado (grilled chicken).

$9.99

Quesadilla

W/ French fries

$10.99

Beans & Cheese Burrito

W/ French fries

$10.99

Taco Rice & Beans

Asada taco with rice and beans.

$10.99

Chicken Nuggets

W/ French fries

$10.99

All Day - Kids Meal

All Day - Nachos

Supreme Fries

French fries topped with cheese, guacamole, sour cream and carne asada.

$17.99

Chips With Guacamole

Corn tortilla chips accompanied by freshly prepared guacamole, often including avocados, onions, cilantro, and lime.

$9.99

Chips & Salsa

Crispy tortilla chips paired with zesty and freshly made salsa.

$5.49

Super Nachos

Crispy tortilla with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, beans and carne asada.

$17.99

Carne Asada Fries

French fries with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and carne asada.

$17.99

French Fries

Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.

$5.99

Hot Cheeto’s Fries

French fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and hot Cheetos.

$18.99

Cowboy Nachos

Spicy Grilled chicken, jalapeño slices, cheese and sour cream

$17.99

Cowboy Fries

Crispy fries topped with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, sour cream and jalapeño slices.

$17.99

Birria En Consome

Tender braised beef in a rich, spiced broth, garnished with chopped onions and cilantro, served with lime wedges and a side of spicy salsa.

$18.99

All Day - Featured Items

All Day - Side Orders

Rice Or Beans (1/2 Plate)

1/2 plate.

$5.49

Guacamole (1/2 Plate)

1/2 plate.

$7.99

Cheese

Side of cheese typically includes a selection of shredded or melted cheese to complement any dish.

$1.10

Carrots

Typically includes a blend of pickled carrots and jalapeños, seasoned with oregano, served in a small bag.

$0.99

Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.

$2.99

Sour Cream

A smooth, tangy condiment often used to enhance the flavors of Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.

$1.50

All Day - Extras

All Day - Aguas Frescas

Horchata

Refreshing rice-based cinnamon beverage, a traditional Mexican delight.

$4.49

Piña

Freshly blended pineapple with water and a hint of sugar, creating a naturally sweet and hydrating beverage.

$4.49

Jamaica

Refreshing Hibiscus Tea, a Classic Caribbean Beverage

$4.49

Horchata Iced Coffee

Horchata iced coffee: A blend of traditional Mexican rice milk with cinnamon, vanilla, and a shot of coffee.

$5.99

Coca Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$3.99

Diet Coke

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

$2.60

Sprite

The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

$2.60

Dr. Pepper

A refreshing 12 oz can of Dr. Pepper soda with a unique blend of 23 flavors.

$2.60

All Day - Soda Cans

All Day - Specials

Torta

With fries.

$14.99

Quesadilla Mary Tierra

Quesadilla Mary Tierra - Blends cheese with seafood and meat fillings, served with a choice of five soft drinks.

$14.99

5 Rolled Tacos Supreme

5 rolled taquitos with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce and carne asada.

$15.99

5 Mini Tacos

Five mini tacos with choice of soda including Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, or Sunkist.

$14.99

2 Sopes

Two handmade sopes topped with your choice of protein, served with a selection of soda including Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, and Sunkist.

$14.99

3 Potato Tacos

Three hard shell tacos filled with seasoned potatoes, topped with lettuce, pico and cheese.

$13.99