Tacos
Al pastor off the trompo, birria, carnitas, asada and grilled fish — corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and house salsas.
Visit us in Franklin
- Address
- 349 Westgate Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734
- Hours
- Monday–Sunday
11:00 AM–9:00 PM - Phone
- (828) 332-4517
What we cook
Fajitas & molcajete
Sizzling steak, chicken and shrimp fajitas, plus the molcajete piled with grilled meats, nopal and queso fresco.
Enchiladas & platos fuertes
Enchiladas with crema, chimichangas, chile relleno, burritos and combination plates with rice and beans.
Mariscos
Charola Suprema, torre de mariscos, ceviche, ostiones preparados, pulpo and sopa de mariscos for the whole table.
Margaritas & micheladas
Fruit margaritas, cucumber and mango con jalapeño, micheladas, mangonadas and cantaritos from the full bar.
Postres
Churros con crema, flan casero and brownie con helado to finish.
Serving the Franklin NC area
Franklin, NC
Minutes from downtown and the Little Tennessee greenway.
Highlands, NC
About 30 minutes down US-64.
Otto & Scaly Mountain, NC
A short drive north on US-441.
Nantahala & Cowee, NC
Worth the trip for handmade tacos and mariscos.
Sylva & Dillsboro, NC
Roughly 40 minutes over the mountain.
Cashiers, Cullowhee & Webster, NC
Jackson County guests are always welcome.
What guests say
“You'll never believe you're still in Franklin when you step through the door of Pikante's. The incredibly delicious smell of the kitchen hits you right away and the atmosphere transports you to Mexico. Everything is made fresh and is delicious. We don't have a big eating out budget but this place is worth it.”
“I'm giving them 5 stars because I went there to eat and I'll be back. I ordered only rice and a soft taco, others ordered bigger meals. Staff and service was fantastic.”
“The salsa was amazing! The food came out extremely fast. I would try it again — the salsa might be worth the second chance.”
Common questions
Where is Pikante's in Franklin, NC?
349 Westgate Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734, with free parking right in front.
What are your hours?
We are open every day, Monday through Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Do you offer takeout?
Yes — call (828) 332-4517 for call-ahead pickup on anything on the menu. Most orders are ready in 15–20 minutes.
Do you take reservations?
We seat guests as they arrive rather than by reservation. Larger parties can call ahead so we can plan seating.