Peri Peri
The half peri roast chicken is praised for juicy meat, smoky flavour, balanced spice and crispy fries.
LA FRANGOS
Al Barsha
LA FRANGOS is a casual Al Barsha restaurant focused on peri peri flame-grilled chicken, with options such as half or full chicken, wings and burgers. Reviews especially point to juicy, smoky chicken, generous family portions and friendly service at approachable prices.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
249 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Portions
A full chicken with four sides was described as easily enough for three people.
Family Value
The family meal with four sides offers a practical sharing option, with green salad and coleslaw highlighted positively.
Fresh Fries
Fries are repeatedly singled out for being crispy, fresh and properly seasoned.
Distinct Sauces
The peri BBQ sauce stands out for its unusual sweet-and-spicy flavour, while other reviews encourage trying the sauces.
Friendly Service
Reviews describe the team as welcoming, attentive and efficient, making both dining in and ordering feel smooth.
Casual Setting
The dining room is described as small, clean, bright and suitable for relaxed meals with family or friends.
Easy Parking
One review specifically notes good paid parking outside, useful if you are driving to the Al Barsha branch.
What to Eat at LA FRANGOS How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For LA FRANGOS, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of LA FRANGOS, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Peri-peri chicken Net +9
“This is one the places that’s worth the while when you are craving for a Peri-peri chicken or an African chicken dish & you are opting for quality & affordable.”
Positive 9Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is one the places that’s worth the while when you are craving for a Peri-peri chicken or an African chicken dish & you are opting for quality & affordable.”May 2026
“Their peri peri chicken was the highlight — juicy, spicy, and perfectly grilled.”April 2025
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Fries Net +4
“The rice was very well prepared and so were the fries.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The rice was very well prepared and so were the fries.”July 2025
“The fries were the best side—well cooked and properly seasoned.”December 2025
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Garlic cheese bread Net +2
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great!”July 2025
“Garlic bread with cheese(I bet you will order one one) ,”January 2026
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Wings Net +2
“Chicken wings, crumbed burger, (family choice and they enjoyed very much, at the end saw them licking fingures)”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken wings, crumbed burger, (family choice and they enjoyed very much, at the end saw them licking fingures)”January 2026
“My personal favorite is the peri bbq, it has a unique sweet and spicy flavor which goes really well with the Full and half chicken options they serve, even with the wings.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (24)
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Bbq sauce chicken Net +1
“And their BBQ sauce chicken is a must try, quite unique.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And their BBQ sauce chicken is a must try, quite unique.”October 2025
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Beef quesadilla Net +1
“LOVE the beef Quesadilla.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“LOVE the beef Quesadilla.”October 2025
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Charcoal sweetened chicken Net +1
“Best to order for lunch/dinner: -Salad Bowl (with rice) -Charcoal Sweetened Chicken -Chicken Alfredo”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best to order for lunch/dinner: -Salad Bowl (with rice) -Charcoal Sweetened Chicken -Chicken Alfredo”November 2025
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Chicken Net +1
“This Gatsby-style sandwich was an absolute showstopper. Stuffed to the brim with tender grilled steak (or chicken, depending on your choice), spicy fries, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauces, it was the kind of indulgence that hits the spot after a long day—or night.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This Gatsby-style sandwich was an absolute showstopper. Stuffed to the brim with tender grilled steak (or chicken, depending on your choice), spicy fries, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauces, it was the kind of indulgence that hits the spot after a long day—or night.”May 2025
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Chicken alfredo Net +1
“Best to order for lunch/dinner: -Salad Bowl (with rice) -Charcoal Sweetened Chicken -Chicken Alfredo”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best to order for lunch/dinner: -Salad Bowl (with rice) -Charcoal Sweetened Chicken -Chicken Alfredo”November 2025
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Chicken liver Net +1
“Good food.. similar to Nando’s but with more affordable price. We specifically love their chicken liver and rolls”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good food.. similar to Nando’s but with more affordable price. We specifically love their chicken liver and rolls”April 2026
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Family meal Net +1
“We ordered a family meal with four sides; the green salad and coleslaw were exceptional, as was the peri-peri chicken, which was incredibly juicy and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“We ordered a family meal with four sides; the green salad and coleslaw were exceptional, as was the peri-peri chicken, which was incredibly juicy and delicious.”April 2025
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Fresh veggie salad Net +1
“We had the peri-peri chicken (went with mild) — still a bit spicy for a European palate, but really tasty. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor, and the fresh veggie salad was a nice touch.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the peri-peri chicken (went with mild) — still a bit spicy for a European palate, but really tasty. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor, and the fresh veggie salad was a nice touch.”April 2025
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Full chicken options Net +1
“My personal favorite is the peri bbq, it has a unique sweet and spicy flavor which goes really well with the Full and half chicken options they serve, even with the wings.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My personal favorite is the peri bbq, it has a unique sweet and spicy flavor which goes really well with the Full and half chicken options they serve, even with the wings.”April 2025
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Gatsby-style sandwich Net +1
“This Gatsby-style sandwich was an absolute showstopper. Stuffed to the brim with tender grilled steak (or chicken, depending on your choice), spicy fries, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauces, it was the kind of indulgence that hits the spot after a long day—or night.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This Gatsby-style sandwich was an absolute showstopper. Stuffed to the brim with tender grilled steak (or chicken, depending on your choice), spicy fries, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauces, it was the kind of indulgence that hits the spot after a long day—or night.”May 2025
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Green salad Net +1
“We ordered a family meal with four sides; the green salad and coleslaw were exceptional, as was the peri-peri chicken, which was incredibly juicy and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered a family meal with four sides; the green salad and coleslaw were exceptional, as was the peri-peri chicken, which was incredibly juicy and delicious.”April 2025
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Grilled steak Net +1
“This Gatsby-style sandwich was an absolute showstopper. Stuffed to the brim with tender grilled steak (or chicken, depending on your choice), spicy fries, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauces, it was the kind of indulgence that hits the spot after a long day—or night.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This Gatsby-style sandwich was an absolute showstopper. Stuffed to the brim with tender grilled steak (or chicken, depending on your choice), spicy fries, fresh lettuce, and tangy sauces, it was the kind of indulgence that hits the spot after a long day—or night.”May 2025
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Half peri roast chicken Net +1
“Tried the Half Peri Roast Chicken with fries and honestly it was amazing. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled with that smoky peri peri taste. The spice level was balanced really well and the fries were crispy and fresh too.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the Half Peri Roast Chicken with fries and honestly it was amazing. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled with that smoky peri peri taste. The spice level was balanced really well and the fries were crispy and fresh too.”May 2026
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Peri bbq Net +1
“My personal favorite is the peri bbq, it has a unique sweet and spicy flavor which goes really well with the Full and half chicken options they serve, even with the wings.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My personal favorite is the peri bbq, it has a unique sweet and spicy flavor which goes really well with the Full and half chicken options they serve, even with the wings.”April 2025
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Peri mild chicken Net +1
“Peri mild chicken (very juicy/fresh/with variety of sauses) ,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Peri mild chicken (very juicy/fresh/with variety of sauses) ,”January 2026
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Roasted potato Net +1
“Sides like spicy rice and roasted potato were solid complements. Portion size and pricing felt fair for the quality. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of bold, grilled flavors.”
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Review excerpts
“Sides like spicy rice and roasted potato were solid complements. Portion size and pricing felt fair for the quality. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of bold, grilled flavors.”May 2025
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Salad bowl (with rice) Net +1
“Best to order for lunch/dinner: -Salad Bowl (with rice) -Charcoal Sweetened Chicken -Chicken Alfredo”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Best to order for lunch/dinner: -Salad Bowl (with rice) -Charcoal Sweetened Chicken -Chicken Alfredo”November 2025
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Spicy rice Net +1
“Sides like spicy rice and roasted potato were solid complements. Portion size and pricing felt fair for the quality. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of bold, grilled flavors.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Sides like spicy rice and roasted potato were solid complements. Portion size and pricing felt fair for the quality. Definitely worth a visit if you're a fan of bold, grilled flavors.”May 2025
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Steak Net +1
“And finally we tried steak... Which was mouth watering very juicy..and the size of the steak... OMG.. Huge...”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And finally we tried steak... Which was mouth watering very juicy..and the size of the steak... OMG.. Huge...”January 2026
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great!”July 2025
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Whole chicken Net +1
“One whole chicken with four sides is totally worth the price. Friendly and attentive staff. Great value for money with really good taste and quality.”
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“One whole chicken with four sides is totally worth the price. Friendly and attentive staff. Great value for money with really good taste and quality.”January 2026
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Coleslaw Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered a family meal with four sides; the green salad and coleslaw were exceptional, as was the peri-peri chicken, which was incredibly juicy and delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We ordered a family meal with four sides; the green salad and coleslaw were exceptional, as was the peri-peri chicken, which was incredibly juicy and delicious.”April 2025
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Prawns Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Food is good, I have literally finished all my plate: rice is delicious and prawn are tasty!”
Positive 1Negative 1Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Food is good, I have literally finished all my plate: rice is delicious and prawn are tasty!”April 2025
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Savoury rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great! Wedges lacked seasoning, and the rice was just okay.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (2)
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Plain bread Net −1
“The plain bread was stale and dry, the rice was bland and under-seasoned, and the coleslaw tasted like mostly mayonnaise with no additional flavor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The plain bread was stale and dry, the rice was bland and under-seasoned, and the coleslaw tasted like mostly mayonnaise with no additional flavor.”December 2025
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Wedges Net −1
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great! Wedges lacked seasoning, and the rice was just okay.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had sweet potato fries, wedges, savoury rice, and garlic cheese bread. The fries and garlic bread were great! Wedges lacked seasoning, and the rice was just okay.”July 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Share A Meal. For a group, consider the full chicken with four sides; one reviewer found it comfortably served three people.
Choose Sauce. Ask about the sauce options and try the peri BBQ if you like a distinctive sweet-and-spicy finish.
Mind The Heat. If you prefer milder food, ask for mild, but note one diner still found it spicy for a European palate.
Use Parking. Drivers can look for the paid parking outside the restaurant rather than relying only on nearby alternatives.
Try The Wings. Chicken lovers should consider the wings alongside the peri peri chicken; both are specifically recommended in reviews.
Check Doneness. If ordering steak or lamb chops, confirm your preferred doneness, as separate reviews reported overcooked meat.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Belselah Building - shop 6
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Steak Issues
One visit found the lamb chops overcooked and apparently old, while another found the steak totally overcooked.
Prawn Quality
A review found the prawns slightly overcooked and rubbery, with some not cleaned properly.
Uneven Sides
One visit found the rice bland, bread stale and dry, and coleslaw overly mayonnaise-heavy, although the fries were better.
Burger Portion
A dissatisfied reviewer said the chicken burger had a very thin chicken piece and more salad than chicken.
Loud AC
The air-conditioning noise was loud enough to make conversation and hearing the background music difficult.
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The Bottom Line
LA FRANGOS is a casual peri peri grill in Al Barsha, centred on flame-grilled chicken with a South African-style flavour profile. The half or full chicken, wings and burgers give you a straightforward choice for a solo meal, while the full chicken with four sides can work well for sharing. Reviews often describe the chicken as juicy, smoky and well-seasoned, with the peri BBQ sauce standing out for its sweet-and-spicy character.
The sides are not equally consistent. Crispy fries receive repeated praise, and the spicy rice, garlic cheese bread, green salad and coleslaw all have supporters. One family meal review particularly liked the salad and coleslaw, while another found the plain bread stale, the rice under-seasoned and the coleslaw too mayonnaise-heavy.
Prawns also drew mixed feedback, including a report of rubbery texture and incomplete cleaning. The atmosphere is simple, clean and bright rather than elaborate, making it suitable for a relaxed family or friends’ meal. Staff are commonly described as friendly, attentive and quick, and paid parking outside is useful for drivers.
Do be cautious with steak or lamb chops: separate visits reported overcooked meat, so chicken remains the safer first order.