{"id":64345,"date":"2026-02-16T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T02:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=64345"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T02:00:30","slug":"taqueria-franco-in-makati-where-french-technique-meets-bold-mexican-flavors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/salcedo\/taqueria-franco-in-makati-where-french-technique-meets-bold-mexican-flavors\/","title":{"rendered":"Taquer\u00eda Franco in Makati: Where French Technique Meets Bold Mexican Flavors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taquer\u00eda Franco<\/strong> is a creative, boundary-pushing taqueria located in Salcedo Village, Makati<\/strong>. While it may appear at first glance as a casual taco spot, the philosophy behind the kitchen is anything but ordinary. Here, French precision and classical technique meet bold, borderless flavors\u2014transforming tacos, tostadas, and approachable dishes into refined expressions of global inspiration. The menu thoughtfully balances creativity and sophistication while remaining welcoming and easy to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Taquer\u00eda Franco offers a lively yet intimate setting that perfectly matches its adventurous culinary spirit. Each dish feels carefully composed yet playful, inviting diners to experience familiar Mexican staples through a fresh and artful lens.<\/p>\n

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One of the standout offerings is the Tuna Tartare (Php 400)<\/strong>, featuring tuna loin paired with eggplant, mango aguachile, rouille, herb dressing, rice paper crisps, cilantro, pickled green chili, and tortilla chips. Bright, refreshing, and layered with texture, it\u2019s a bold introduction to the restaurant\u2019s inventive style.<\/p>\n

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Equally impressive is the Prawns Taco (Php 550)<\/strong>, where saut\u00e9ed prawns are complemented by rouille, avocado mousse, FRANCO pepper sauce, cabbage, chili-lime vinaigrette, and wrapped in a buckwheat tortilla\u2014delivering both richness and vibrant acidity in every bite.<\/p>\n

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For something deeper and more indulgent, the Lamb Bourguignon Birria (Php 500)<\/strong> showcases lamb bourguignon with oyster mushrooms, parsley-coriander pesto, emmental cheese, lamb jus, and buckwheat tortilla. It\u2019s a soulful dish that beautifully merges French comfort with Mexican tradition.<\/p>\n

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Behind the kitchen is Chef Miko Calo<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, a classically trained chef celebrated for her refined technique and imaginative approach to food. With experience training under world-renowned chefs and accolades, Chef Calo brings a strong foundation in French culinary principles\u2014paired with a deep curiosity for global flavors. This unique blend allows her to transform simple taco formats into something truly unexpected and delightful.<\/p>\n

With an intimate capacity of around 34 guests, Taquer\u00eda Franco offers a cozy dining experience that feels both personal and elevated. It\u2019s a place where culinary craftsmanship meets playful experimentation\u2014perfect for diners seeking bold flavors without the stiffness of fine dining.<\/p>\n

For those looking to explore tacos beyond the usual, Taquer\u00eda Franco delivers a refreshing, refined, and memorable take on modern taqueria culture\u2014where every dish tells a story of technique, creativity, and global influence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taqueria Franco in Salcedo Village, Makati offers a refined yet approachable take on modern taqueria dining, blending French culinary precision with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":64353,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,99,30,112],"tags":[8061,8062,8059,8060,6903,8058],"class_list":["post-64345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french","category-mexican","category-salcedo","category-makati","tag-chef-miko-calo","tag-french-mexican-cuisine","tag-modern-taqueria-manila","tag-salcedo-village-dining","tag-taqueria-franco","tag-taqueria-franco-makati"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64345"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64354,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64345\/revisions\/64354"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}