When I first moved to Mission Viejo almost 2 years ago I found Casa Franco, a small Mexican Restaurant. The place is kinda small, not always full, but there are always people in there.

There is one guy in the back who makes all the dishes, while two brothers and another guy work the front. There is a full bar there and it looks like this place has been around for a long time. It seems that the locals are the only ones who know about this place. Like I said, the place isn’t fancy, but the food is good and the staff is very attentive.

I brought my boss and co-worker to this place and they loved it. I probably go to Casa Franco once every two weeks. My favorite dish? Haha… The waiters know me that they know exactly how I like my order:

1 order of Carnitas with rice and beans
Pico de Gallo
No guacamole
Chips 

My colleagues had the enchiladas and the burrito, no cheese and I had my regular order. They really liked their food and so did I, as usual. They have expanded their menu and now have a large selections of Lunch Specials. They offer the usual chicken and beef, in addition to shrimp and fish dishes. I think the reason I like this place is that they aren’t pretending to be something they aren’t. The dishes are not complicated. They serve simple yet flavorful dishes.

They have specials during the week like Taco Tuesdays with special beer pricing in the evening. 

Casa Franco
24395 Alicia Pkwy # 3
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 380-9693