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Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats (Miami Lakes)

Restaurant Latin american restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Miami Lakes


Address

6700 Main St, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Website

www.franciscarestaurant.com

Contact

(305) 456-4942

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (10.9K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) service (16) delicious (10) server (9) restaurant (9) good (9) experience (8) amazing (8) Maria (8) chicken (8)
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  • 5/5 Rosaura Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great experience going here for the first time yesterday, 12/27. Our waiter Carlos was very attentive and gave us great recommendations on food and plate sizes. My friend and I ordered the Francisca sampler and the Pabellon to share. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. The mint lemonade was also perfectly refreshing and not too sweet. I’m from the area and will definitely be revisiting next time I’m in the mood for some comforting Colombian/ Venezuelan food.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosa P. 2 years ago on Google
    I have an amazing experience today .Everything was delicious and the server Maria Fernanda.She did an amazing work with all our team.I’m truly recommend this place. Excellent food, cleanliness and excellent costumer service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 emin g. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice restaurant, delicious chicken. The inside is juicy and well cooked. The sauces are very good. But the rice was a little dry.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mar & T. 9 months ago on Google
    We’ve wanted to visit this place for quite a while now and unfortunately we were a little disappointed with our visit. The food was quite overpriced for the portions they give which was the biggest disappointment for us. The food was good but honestly it lacked seasoning or even salt, the steak was bland and not what we expected but it wasn’t terrible. The plantain was pretty good. We tried the churro with Nutella and you can get them individually ($4 per churro) Also no baby changing table in the men’s bathroom - we didn’t check the women’s so we’re not sure if they had one there or not but just keep that in mind if you go with your baby Service was good, they didn’t refill our drinks at all but waitress was very friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yemis r. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great lunch here. First time trying this place and I must say everything was delicious. Carlos our server was very attentive
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg J. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here and ordered picanha steak. The meal came with a salad and some black beans. This is a higher scale steak establishment that has nice waitresses. The steak was med rare and tasted well.... Both of them. The restaurant inside looks very nice and well kept. The food was good. This restaurant is in the Miami Lakes shopping area. This meal was very good and I do recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 zeke f. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and service. Day was very helpful and polite. Everyone when in town needs to visit this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heberto D. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. We were greeted at the door and walked to our table which no wait. Our meal could have not been any better. Our server Heazell, was prompt to cater to our requests and made our visit the more pleasurable. Best service I’ve had in a while. Kuddos. We are sure to return in the near future.

  • 5/5 PNC A. 6 months ago on Google
    Thank you so much KIMBERLY for your excellent review of our restaurant! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we appreciate your support. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon

  • 4/5 Jorge M (. 9 months ago on Google
    Didn't eat in the restaurant, but did order out. I ordered a bandeja paisa and it was great overall. The main items I enjoyed off the dish were the chicharrón, frijoles, and árepas. The rice was bland but paired well with the beans and egg, the plantains were too mushy. The chorizo was anemic and lacked seasoning and the steak was decent. I did absolutely love the passion fruit drink. That was done correctly, perfect level of sweet and acidity. It was a great meal, but the pricing hurt. Would eat from this restaurant on occasion.

  • 5/5 hannah b. 4 months ago on Google
    The food is always awesome here and the drinks are great too! My go-to is the passion fruit mojito, 1/4 chicken with white rice and plantains. The service is always great too, our server Kim was phenomenal.

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was so amazing and fantastic, the service from Maria Fernanda was beyond great. We can't wait to come back again. Thank you for the fantastic food and service. We couldn't stop to take a picture of the dinner because it was so delicious but I was able to get a picture of the desert!

  • 5/5 Allan C. 6 months ago on Google
    Love the service at this location! It is one of my favorite places in Miami Lakes! Maria Luisa is great in customer service. The food was delicious.

  • 5/5 Daniela N. 4 months ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I enjoyed eating at Francisca. We live out of town and every time we come to Miami we visit Francisca. In this opportunity, Maria Luisa took care of us. Her service and the food were fantastic! We will be back

  • 5/5 Rolando N. 9 months ago on Google
    Our whole experience was great! Starting off by our waitress Angelica who was welcoming and very attentive. She recommended us the chef option which was the Snapper and omg it was sheets very flavorful and it was a huge plate! And don’t get me started with their famous chicken. It is so juicy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this place 100%!

  • 5/5 Hamlet A. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant was very chic and homey. The food was amazing. The grilled chicken was succulent and flavorful. The service was excellent and Daylin took very good care of us. If I were not visiting from out of town, I would definitely make this place a regular for sure.

  • 5/5 Natasha M. 9 months ago on Google
    Maria Luisa was an exceptional waitress. Very attentive and great customer service skills. The food here is always amazing and fresh. You can’t go wrong with the chicken. Sangria was also very tasty and not too sweet. I highly recommend coming here as the atmosphere is great, and Main Street is a lovely place to walk around with your friends or family.

  • 5/5 Lisvet C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the first we come to this restaurant with references from my sister, and all I can say is awesome all the way. The food is great, and the server, Maria Alejandra was super nice, attentive and helpful. They food came super fast, so that’s definitely a plus. I recommend it 100%.

  • 5/5 Vue L. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the Parillita Francisca and it was great! I also tried the Coconut Lemonade. It was so good, I ordered one to go and then came back in the evening for a third. Service was excellent. My waitress was prompt and courteous. The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting.

  • 5/5 Christine V. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious and fresh food. The Mojarra Frita a.k.a. Fried Snapper is a MUST! It comes accompanied with fried smashed plantains, coleslaw, shredded cheese, & pink sauce. Afterwards, a Cocada which is a mixture of coconut water, coconut milk, condensed milk, and shredded coconut, with a hint of cinnamon. Finally, mini ice creams were brought out which is a mix of chocolate, vanilla, and at the bottom Nutella… last but not least our server, Maria Luisa has outstanding customer service, and was helpful with taking care of us. Be sure to stop by Francisca at Miami lakes.

  • 5/5 Sebastian S. 2 years ago on Google
    This was the 2nd time I bought here but this time I took my mom and it was incredible. Service was great, she explained the menu and the current offers they had. Drinks amazing 2x1 (piña colada and mojito). The food was served super fast! Good portions, flavor amazing. It was a really nice experience eating here! 100% recommended.

  • 5/5 kelly m. 1 year ago on Google
    I am so glad I tried this place, I am ABSOLUTELY in LOVE with their Fried fish with Tostones. Hands down my favorite! It was so good that I tried from another place closer to me after trying theirs and no comparison; the one here is the best. The restaurant is not too big and gets pretty busy. I believe my last waitress’ name was Rosie, she has excellent customer service. She is very attentive and makes sure to make it a pleasant experience. Wanna see how much I loved the fish? See my before and after, haha!

  • 5/5 Leticia M. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my family on my birthday to taste the outstanding Venezuelan cuisine. The sampler, entrées and desert were superb 👌 Adriana and Claudia provided excellent service. These two young ladies are an asset to your team. We'll be returning in the near future!

  • 4/5 Adasis B. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited this location for an early dinner on Saturday. We were sat almost immediately and our server came by shortly to take our order. To start, we ordered the queso telita al carbon with the arepitas de Tia Mica. You can’t go wrong with melted cheese! Although I initially thought it would be melted to a “dip” form, I really enjoyed the queso with the sweetness of the arepitas. As our entrees, we had 2 orders of the quarter chicken and chose fresh salad with avocado slices and congri with avocado slices as our sides. Additionally, I had the churrasco steak with yuca fries and a fresh salad. At first bite, the chicken was juicy roasted to perfection. We were served a generous salad portions as well as a heap of the congri. The crisp bacon pieces in the congri gave it somewhat of a smokey taste. Totally unexpected but very delicious! The churrasco steak could stand alone— despite the required chimichurri sauce. It was well seasoned and very flavorful. The yuca fries were cooked nice and crispy, as requested. My only complaints were that the music, although appropriate was extremely loud and made it difficult for us to speak to each other while the songs played. Additionally, our waitress was pleasant but didn’t check on our table besides taking our orders/bringing our orders/bringing the check. I don’t even think I got a refill on my water! Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will probably return again despite the cost. Our dinner came at a cost of almost $100 and we didn’t order any drinks or dessert.

  • 5/5 Photo B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had an amazing experiences at Franciscas! The service was beyond excellent. Fast, delicious and very affordable. The whole chicken is beyond words. Our server Maria Fernanda did a really great job. She was always taking care of us and making sure we had the best experience. We are definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Ana E. 2 years ago on Google
    I had lunch with my sister at the Miami Lakes location; the food was delicious and the server, Paola was a delight. She made sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend this location

  • 5/5 Willie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very busy location. Great variety of Latin Venezuelan and Colombian dishes. BBQ char meats. Recommended. Great servers and environment.


Call (305) 456-4942 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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