Francisco poratta
The Francisco poratta is praised as cheesy, crunchy and outstanding by several customers.
Rashid Ali Cafeteria
Al Barsha South
Rashid Ali Cafeteria in Al Barsha South is a casual, budget-minded spot for quick cafeteria food, tea and delivery. Reviews particularly point to the Francisco poratta and karak, while experiences with portion size, preparation and service consistency vary noticeably.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
404 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Karak tea
Karak is a recurring favourite, with one review calling it spot on and another describing it as nice.
Quick delivery
Some delivery customers report prompt service, including meals arriving on time and still hot.
Reasonable pricing
Several reviews describe the prices as affordable, including one that specifically praises the value.
Generous portions
One customer found the food portions generous and the cafeteria comfortable for families and friends.
Open 24/7
A review notes that the cafeteria is available around the clock, useful for late-night food or tea.
What to Eat at Rashid Ali Cafeteria 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 Rashid Ali Cafeteria, 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.
These items at Rashid Ali Cafeteria got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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San francisco sandwich Net +2
“The San Francisco sandwich is outstanding and I recommended one of my friend and he is coming daily to take the sandwich San Francisco from his site as he working as a engineer nearby.”
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Review excerpts
“The San Francisco sandwich is outstanding and I recommended one of my friend and he is coming daily to take the sandwich San Francisco from his site as he working as a engineer nearby.”January 2025
“Francisco still best sandwich after Keema barata”April 2023
Honorable mentions (10)
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Fancisco parotha Net +1
“I have tried their Fancisco Parotha. It was delicious. Cheesy and crunchy.”
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Review excerpts
“I have tried their Fancisco Parotha. It was delicious. Cheesy and crunchy.”February 2024
“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”February 2024
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Cheetos burger Net +1
“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”
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“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”February 2024
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Cheetos cheese indomie Net +1
“I decided to go with the Cheetos Cheese Indomie with an extra kick of lemon, and I must say, it was absolutely delicious.”
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“I decided to go with the Cheetos Cheese Indomie with an extra kick of lemon, and I must say, it was absolutely delicious.”September 2023
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Chicken poratta with batata oman Net +1
“I highly recommend the Chicken Poratta with Batata Oman, and the Karak tea is SPOT ON 😍”
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“I highly recommend the Chicken Poratta with Batata Oman, and the Karak tea is SPOT ON 😍”March 2022
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Chilli porata Net +1
“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”
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“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”February 2024
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Cr7 Net +1
“Service is good. Cr7 very tasty”
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“Service is good. Cr7 very tasty”February 2024
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Francisco Net +1
“Good afternoon they have delicious francisco but to be honest al brsha south branch staff is very very unserious ..and very poory service .but shahma branch and bain al jasrin no 1 .”
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“Good afternoon they have delicious francisco but to be honest al brsha south branch staff is very very unserious ..and very poory service .but shahma branch and bain al jasrin no 1 .”November 2023
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Keema barata Net +1
“Francisco still best sandwich after Keema barata”
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“Francisco still best sandwich after Keema barata”April 2023
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Poratta Net +1
“awesome!! poratta is amazing there”
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“awesome!! poratta is amazing there”March 2026
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Rashid special Net +1
“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”
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Review excerpts
“Food is amazing and so affordable drink rashid special is fresh and tasty tried the Francisco poratta ,chilli porata,cheetos burger fantastic 😋”February 2024
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Karak Net +4
“Helpful workers , nice karak , affordable prices”
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Review excerpts
“Helpful workers , nice karak , affordable prices”May 2026
“The food is consistently delicious, especially their crispy parottas, flavorful curries, and perfectly brewed karak.”July 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken paratha Net −1
“very small chicken paratha for 6 aed. its like two or three bites.”
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Critical review excerpts
“very small chicken paratha for 6 aed. its like two or three bites.”February 2025
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Omelette sandwich Net −1
“I had ordered an omelette sandwich and it was so small and they charged AED 4. It's not about the money. But damn, it was way too small.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I had ordered an omelette sandwich and it was so small and they charged AED 4. It's not about the money. But damn, it was way too small.”December 2024
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Porotta sandwich Net −1
“I'm just disappointed with the quality of a normal porotta sandwich.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I'm just disappointed with the quality of a normal porotta sandwich.”December 2024
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Zinger porata Net −1
“We ordered their signature porata the san fransico and a zinger porata as well as normal french fries and a karak. The zinger porata was made very poorly, the porata itself felt like it wasnt cooked properly and the zinger itself and everything else wasnt well prepared.. This goes for the san fransico too.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered their signature porata the san fransico and a zinger porata as well as normal french fries and a karak. The zinger porata was made very poorly, the porata itself felt like it wasnt cooked properly and the zinger itself and everything else wasnt well prepared.. This goes for the san fransico too.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. Ask about sandwich size before ordering; one chicken paratha was reported to be only two or three bites.
Allow time. Build in extra waiting time for cooked items, as one review reports a 25-minute wait for an omelet porotta.
Check delivery. On delivery orders, check the bag and food temperature promptly because missing items and cold meals are reported.
Ask late-night. If visiting late, check what is available first: the late-night menu may have fewer choices than the daytime menu.
Mind spice. If you avoid rich or hot food, ask about preparation first; one customer found the food oily and spicy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rose palace building 3Al Barsha South
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent hygiene
Reviews raise serious hygiene concerns, including a complaint about a cashier making sandwiches without gloves.
Small sandwiches
Multiple customers found the sandwiches surprisingly small, including a chicken paratha described as only two or three bites.
Slow preparation
Waiting times can be long: one review reports 25 minutes for an omelet porotta, while another cites 20 minutes for a poratta.
Poor responses
Some customers say staff argued about complaints, mistakes or refunds instead of resolving the issue.
Delivery errors
Delivery reviews mention cold food and missing items, with one customer saying this had happened repeatedly.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 4
omelette sandwich
“I had ordered an omelette sandwich and it was so small and they charged AED 4”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Rashid Ali Cafeteria is a casual Al Barsha South stop for cafeteria-style meals, sandwiches, poratta and karak, with delivery also available. The Francisco poratta is the clearest standout: customers describe it as cheesy, crunchy and outstanding. Chicken poratta with Batata Oman, Cheetos Cheese Indomie and karak also appear in positive reviews, and some customers praise the affordable pricing and generous portions.
The experience is not especially consistent. A number of reviews describe friendly, quick service and hot delivery, but others report long waits, order mistakes, missing delivery items and cold food. One customer waited 25 minutes for an omelet porotta, while another waited 20 minutes for a poratta.
Staff behaviour is another recurring concern, with complaints about argumentative or disrespectful responses when customers raised problems. Portion size deserves attention before ordering. A chicken paratha was described as only two or three bites, and an omelette sandwich costing AED 4 was also criticised for being too small.
Hygiene complaints are significant too, including a review mentioning a sandwich being made without gloves. The cafeteria is reported to be open 24/7, but the late-night menu has fewer options, so checking availability and allowing extra time are sensible precautions.