Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats, Latin American restaurant in Davie, United States.
Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats is a restaurant in Davie, Florida, that cooks chicken and various cuts of meat over open charcoal using Latin American grilling methods. The menu centers on that cooking technique and pairs the meats with sauces and sides rooted in South American tradition.
The restaurant was founded by the Francisca family, who brought their grilling techniques from Venezuela and Colombia to South Florida. Those methods had been passed down within the family before the restaurant opened its doors in Davie.
The menu shows Venezuelan and Colombian roots through dishes like grilled meats served with herb-based sauces and sides common in South American home cooking. A visitor who looks closely at the plates can trace the regional origins of each preparation.
The restaurant sits on South University Drive and is open daily for both lunch and dinner. Arriving early or booking ahead can help on busy evenings, as tables fill up quickly during peak hours.
The Parrillita Francisca is a single plate that brings together several different cuts of meat along with a cilantro-based sauce, letting a diner try the full range of the grill in one order. It is one of the few ways to taste the whole menu in a single sitting without ordering separately.
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