Francisca Charcoal Chicken and Meats – Latin American
The air hums with the smoky, irresistible aroma of meats sizzling over glowing charcoal, drawing guests into a vibrant space that captures the warmth of a traditional Latin American kitchen. Golden tequeños and crispy pork cracklings lead the way for a feast of sweet corn cachapas and loaded patacones, where every dish serves as a soulful tribute to time-honored family recipes. It is a place where the crackle of the grill and the sweetness of house-made mandocas come together to create a dining experience rooted in heritage and heart.
12335 Southwest 112th Street, 33186 https://franciscarestaurant.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Latin American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, low-carb, keto, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, aip, carnivore, alkaline, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its remarkable consistency that keeps loyal patrons returning for dozens of visits, Francisca is praised for its friendly service and dependable dining experience. Guests appreciate the approachable menu that reliably meets expectations, noting that the welcoming staff creates a familiar environment perfect for a steady neighborhood meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Francisca Parrillita - $28: Flap Meat Steak, Blood Sausage, Pork Sausage, White Tamales, Cilantro Aioli, Ketchup Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Francisca Sampler - $36: 2 Mandocas, 2 Pan de Bono, 2 Empanaditas, 5 Tequeños, 5 Arepitas, 1/2 serving of Pork Cracklings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cachapa - $15: Corn pancake filled with Queso de Mano, Shredded Cheese, and Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patacón Picado - $30: Colombian-style Fried Plantain Rounds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Don Pedro's Pan de Bono - $8: Artisanal bread from El Valle del Cauca with baked Cheese flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Don Guille's Pork Cracklings - $16: Beefy and crunchy Pork Meat cuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tía Mica's Arepitas - $9: Fried White Corn Cakes with a side of Nata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tía Almida's Empanadas - $12: Shredded beef mini empanadas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ma' Maria's Tequeños - $9: Venezuelan-style Cheese sticks served with Green Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casa Vieja Mandocas - $9: Corn Pretzels made with White Cheese, Cane Sugar and Plantains, served with Nata and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcoal Grilled Telita Cheese - $13: Thick slice of traditional Venezuelan Cheese grilled on charcoal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcoal Grilled Corn - $8: Charcoal-grilled Corn, House Cream, Parmesan Cheese and Powdered Pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Stews and Salads
- Beef and Poultry Stew - $15: Pectoral Meat, Chicken Meat and Roasted Vegetables with 2 Arepas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: Lettuce or Watercress, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese and Croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Criolla Salad - $14: Tomato, Heart of Palm, Onion, Avocado and House Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Whole Chicken with 2 Sides - $32: Charcoal-cooked whole chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Chicken with 2 Sides - $19: Charcoal-cooked half chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/4 Chicken with 2 Sides - $15: Charcoal-cooked quarter chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Chicken Only - $28: Charcoal-cooked whole chicken without sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Multicultural Grill - $77: 1/2 Organic Chicken, 16 oz. Picanha, Pork Sausage, Blood Sausage, Pork Cracklings, Ripe Plantains, and White Tamales Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcoal Grilled Whole Branzino - $30: Tender and soft whole fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Cooked Picanha (16 oz.) - $38: Tapa de Cuadril steak Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak (10 oz.) - $40: Entraña steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pabellón - $18: Shredded beef, white rice, black beans and ripe plantains with shredded cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bandeja Paisa - $35: Picanha, pork sausage, ripe plantains, avocado, arepitas, red beans, pork cracklings, white rice and fried egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Red Snapper - $40: Whole red snapper, tostones with cheese, thousand island sauce, and coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby BBQ Ribs - Full Rack - $28: Slow cooked ribs with guava sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Francisca Meat Bowl - $20: Grilled Picanha Steak, Ripe Plantains, White Rice and Fresh Salad Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Playero Bowl - $18: Tender fish, Tostones, White Rice, Coleslaw Salad and Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Francisca Chicken Bowl - $16: Organic Chicken, Ripe Plantains, White Rice and Fresh Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Mamposteao Rice - $9: Yellow Rice, Cumin Stir-fry, Ripe Plantains, Smoked Ham and Red Beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo (2 units) - $9: Smoked Pork Chorizo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Congrí - $9: White rice, cumin stir-fry, bacon and black beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blood Sausage (2 units) - $9: Morcilla Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Tamales (4 units) - $9: Hallaquitas Blancas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yucca - $9: Crispy yucca sticks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $6: Fried green plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ripe Plantains - $6: Sweet plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $6: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado - $6: Fresh avocado slices
- French Fries - $6: Classic potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Yucca - $6: Soft boiled cassava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw Salad - $6: Cabbage and carrot salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans (6 oz.) - $6: Seasoned black beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salad - $6: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans (6 oz.) - $6: Seasoned red beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Chicken Tenders - $14: 4 pieces fried chicken with French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $14: 4 oz. Beef with American cheese and French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flor's Tres Leches - $10: Traditional three milks cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Marquesa - $12: Nutella layered cookie cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hula Hula Churros - $5: Per unit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Francisca Barquillitas - $3.5: Per unit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Brownie with Ice Cream - $14: Warm brownie served with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pavlova Ice Cream - $12: Meringue based dessert with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Still Water - $4
- Sparkling Water - $4
- Fresh Fruit Juices - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sodas - $4
- Cocada - $6: Coconut milkshake Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Coconut Limeade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Watermelon Limeade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mint Limeade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Limeade - $6
- Aguapanela - $6: Sugarcane water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Iced Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Beer - $5.5
- Large Coffee - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Small Coffee - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Cocktails
- Classic Margarita - $16
- Classic Mojito - $16 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Santa Lucía Colada - $18: Diplomático Planas Rum, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Shaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- El Escondido Cepillao - $18: Diplomático Planas Rum, Passion Fruit Reduction, Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Francisca's Old Fashioned - $18: Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum, Orange Reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Diplomático Spritz - $18: Diplomático Mantuano Rum, Aperol, Orange Rings, Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Paila - $18: Diplomático Planas Rum, Vodka, Condensed Milk, Lime Twist Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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