Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats | Miami

Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats brings a Venezuelan-rooted, Latin American grill menu to a shopping plaza near Miami International Airport. The kitchen centers on charcoal-grilled whole and half chickens, plus a broader Latin spread of cachapas, tequeños, empanadas, chicharrones, and mandocas, alongside steaks, a mixed grill platter, and fresh-squeezed limeades.

The dining room is casual and family-friendly, with high chairs, a kids' menu, a full bar serving cocktails and happy hour drinks, and both indoor seating and takeout or delivery options. Guests consistently point to attentive table service and the roast chicken, hallaquitas, and coconut lemonade as the dishes to order.

Expect a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere that works for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or watching a soccer match with a shareable grill platter. Located at The Shoppes at Micc off NW 25th Street, it draws both neighborhood regulars and travelers passing through the airport area, with free parking on site and wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms throughout.