Popular downtown Tampa market offering a variety of grab and go meals, salads and drinks as well as fresh Poke, a variety of tacos and hot bowls.
About Us
After over 10 years of owning franchise restaurants the owners decided it was time for a change. Drawing on flavors spanning from Costa Rica to Hawaii, down to Barbados and the Lesser Antilles, the blend of flavors created are unique, delicious and unforgettable!
Special Events and Catering
Our restaurant offers custom catering service for any size group. Whether it be weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
Local Artists
We seek to promote a creative atmosphere by exhibiting work from local artists. In addition, we have chalkboard tables that create a fun and creative experience for any age!
In the Press
Tampa Magazines
“…Franklin on Twiggs focuses on two of the hottest dishes on Tampa’s food scene: poke and tacos…: taco in Tampa poke in Tampa Franklin on Twiggs in Tampa
Creative loafing
“Guests can take a seat at one of the chalkboard tables if they wish to dine in — or, you know, unleash their creativity.”
Mac Bowl Mondays - All day
$2 off our Queso Blanco Mac and Cheese bowls. With your choice of a wide variety of toppings.
Tuesday - All day
Taco Tuesdays
Substitute your side for a third taco of your choice!
Friday - All Day
Fish taco Fridays
Additional choices of blackened fish or shrimp every Friday.
Franklin on Twiggs Menu
Menu and Prices subject to change
Poke Menu
House Bowl Specialties
Our house bowls consist of a double portion of fish or shellfish paired with matching mix-ins, garnished with asian style slaw, sliced cucmber, edamame, sliced spicy carrots and tossed in a complementing sauce.
Traditional Tuna Poke Bowl 9
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna loin tossed in our house poke sauce, served with seaweed salad and edamame atop a bed of white rice. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions.
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl 9
Fresh Yellowfin Tuna loin tossed in our house spicy mayo, served with our house kimchi and an extra portion of spicy carrots atop a bed of white rice. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and crispy onions.
Bagel Poke Bowl 9
Fresh salmon tossed in our house poke sauce, served with green onion and cream cheese atop a bed of white rice. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and a crispy onions.
Cali Poke Bowl 9
Our spicy crab mix and wasabi shrimp, served with pickled ginger and an extra portion of sliced cucumber atop a bed of white rice.
Build Your Own Bowl
Choose from a wide variety of bases, proteins, mix-ins and sauces to create your own bowl perfect to your liking.
Small Poke Bowl 6
Choose one base, one protein, two mix-ins and one sauce.
Medium Poke Bowl 9
Choose two bases, two proteins, 3 mix-ins and one sauce.
Large Poke Bowl 12
Choose 2 bases, 3 proteins, 4 mix-ins and 2 sauces.
Bases
White Rice, Brown Rice, Spring Mix, Cabbage
Proteins
Yellowfin Tuna, Salmon, Crab Mix, Shrimp
Mix -Ins
Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Asian Style Slaw, Cucumber, Pineapple, Kimchi, Spicy Carrots, Cream Cheese, Pickled Ginger, Jalapeno, Green Onion.
Sauces
Poke Sauce (soy,sesame,ginger), Spicy Mayo, Ponzu (citrus soy), Wasabi Cream, Teriyaki, Eel Sauce, Smooth Guac, Soy
Hot Menu
Tacos
Choice of either a corn or locally made flour tortilla, slightly toasted on the flat-top then filled with your choice of protein and topped with a style of your preference.
Steak 3.5
Inside skirt steak, seasoned with our our house made spice blend, sous vide for eight hours then seared with garlic oil to a tender perfection.
Pork 3
Pork butt, seasoned with our house made spice blend, souv vide for 18 hours, cubed and seared on the flatop with garlic oil.
Chicken 3
Tender vous vide chicken thigh seasoned with our house spice blend and seared on our flat top with garlic oil.
Mini Bowls
Our single taco size bowl with your choice of base, protein and style. Great for kids of just a light snack!
Chicken 3
Tender vous vide chicken thigh seasoned with our house spice blend and seared on our flat top with garlic oil.
Pork 3
Pork butt, seasoned with our house made spice blend, souv vide for 18 hours, cubed and seared on the flat top with garlic oil.
Skirt Steak 3.5
Inside skirt steak, seasoned with our our house made spice blend, sous vide for eight hours then seared with garlic oil to a tender perfection.
Fresh Sliced Avocado 3.5
A Vegetarian and vegan friendly alternative to our traditional protein choices.
Taco Meal
Choice of 2 flour or corn tacos, 2 protiens, a flavor style, a side and a drink.
Chicken or Pork 9
Skirt Steak or Fresh Avocado 10
Taco Flavor styles
American - Cabbage, Cheddar-Jack, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream
Mexican - Cabbage, Cheedar-Jack, Onion, Cilantro & Smooth Guacamole
Islander - Cabbage, Cheddar-Jack, Pico de Gallo & Zesty Lizzy Sauce
Spicy - Cabbage, Cheddar-Jack, Onion, Cilantro, Jalapeno & Spicy Roja Cream
*Customization upon request to suit dietary restrictions or personal preferences.
Sides
White rice and beans, brown rice and beans or chips and salsa. Additional sides such as queso blanco, mac and cheese, and several others are available upon request.
Taco Bowl Meal
A large bowl with your choice of base and a double serving of protein that you can mix and match, topped with the flavor style of your preference and a drink.
Chicken or Pork 9
Skirt Steak or Avocado 10
Bases
White rice and beans, brown rice and beans, cabbage, spring mix, or custom.
Flavor Styles
American - Cabbage, Cheddar-Jack, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream
Mexican - Cabbage, Cheedar-Jack, Onion, Cilantro & Smooth Guacamole
Islander - Cabbage, Cheddar-Jack, Pico de Gallo & Zesty Lizzy Sauce
Spicy - Cabbage, Cheddar-Jack, Onion, Cilantro, Jalapeno & Spicy Roja Cream
*Customization upon request to suit dietary restrictions or personal preferences.
Queso-Dilla
A fresh 10" flour tortilla stuffed with Cheddar-Jack Cheese and Queso Blanco then grilled to perfection
Cheese Only 6
Add Chicken or Pork 8.50
Add Steak 9
Add Crab Mix or Shrimp 9
Mac Bowl
A large bowl with double portion of our queso blanco mac and cheese
Cheese Only 8
Add Chicken or Pork 10.5
add Steak 11
Add Crab Mix or Shrimp 11
The Big Benny
Our house made flat sweetbread stuffed with a double portion of protein of your choice cheddar-jack, cabbage and topped with our zesty Lizzy Sauce.
Chicken or Pork 7
Steak or Sliced Avocado 8
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