It's not a rack of Haitian spots in the DC area, & Baltimore. So when I seen this spot, I had to pull up!! For all my good Haitian folks, those who like Haitian food, & if you want to try Haitian food...this is your spot!! . Where I am: @francoiscaribbeancusine . Location Reviewed: 218 N. Liberty St, Baltimore M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Oxtail Meal ($27.95 stewed oxtails with peppers, onions, Diri Djon Djon black rice, & cabbage). Tender well seasoned oxtails, a hearty rice, & flavorful cabbage!! STAMP!! Their Griot ($20 fried pork shoulder with onions, peppers, plantains, & a Pikliz slaw). Well fried, & crispy pork, & a spicy HOT slaw!! The plantains were DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Haitian Cheesesteak ($14.99 with beef, peppers, boom boom sauce, in between coco bread). This is a must try!! Meaty, & spicy!! STAMP!! Their Watermelon, Strawberry, & Mango drinks ($4 each). Sweet, but flavorful!! STAMP!! Their Stewed Chicken ($18 with peppers, onions, plantains, & rice n peas). Again well seasoned, tender fall off the bone chicken with LIKE THAT rice & peas!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Midday & it was plenty of parking! . Recommendations: Try that cheesesteak!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Francois has the best Haitian food in Baltimore! Period! This place is my go to when I'm feeling homesick. It's a carry out but the decor still leans into the Haitian culture with beautiful murals. Plus where else can you have service where the people switch from a Baltimore accent to kreyol and back again seamlessly. read more

I've heard some good things about this restaurant and wanted to give them a try. The DMV doesn't have enough options in terms of Haitian food like NY or Miami, so it's a treat when another one opens in the area. Francois' is a takeout restaurant in the Baltimore area that serves up some really good food. I drove up from Laurel one early afternoon to grab a plate. I've settled on two dishes. The fried turkey wings with a side of white rice, black bean sauce, and fried plantains and an order of kabrit (goat), black mushroom rice, and fried plantians. I wanted to try to mac & cheese, but I believe I came too early in the day and it wasn't ready yet. Everything tasted delicious. The plantains and proteins were prepared fresh while I waited and the rice from each meal was evenly cooked through. Each meal comes with a side of gravy and pikliz( spicy cabbage). The pikliz could have been a little more spicy but was still good. I thoroughly enjoyed my food and plan to return whenever in the Baltimore area. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Kabrit | Goat - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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So I originally gave it 3 stars to support. Now I will give it one star. Hold on for the ride. They abruptly stop taking orders on all delivery apps often, whenever they want. No rhyme or reason, so when you're in the mood and see it available, just know in the process, it'll shit down. On their social media they frequently post and showcase non Haitian people raving about their food. That's fine, however HAITIANS are who asked for the restaurant and it's HAITIANS who know how it's supposed to taste. I've posted and have been incredibly supportive of their restaurant, the minute I left a comment stating that they need to call their food "Haitian" and not "creole" cuisine because it waters down our culture, they blocked me. What a weird and strange way to run a business. They've definitely lost me as a customer and I will no longer point all the folks I know desperate for Haitian food to them. read more

Where my Haitians at? I found out about Francois Caribbean Cuisine on DoorDash. I have never been in person so can't speak to the ambiance of the restaurant. But I will say their to go packaging is satisfactory and the food is amazing. Whenever I order my food always comes as requested and well packaged. I always order the Haitian turkey with the rice and beans. It comes with two to three pieces of sweet plantains and pikliz on the side. I can't handle spicy food so I love that their pikliz is mild. It's the right amount of acidity to add flavor to the turkey. I'm Haitian so I can confirm that we are very critical when it comes to others cooking and this place hits the mark every time. Oh and the pricing and the portions are reasonable. Go check them out. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Haitian Turkey - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It is a challenge to find authentic, finger-licking Haitian food in Baltimore. A friend recommended this to my Haitian husband after seeing a review on Instagram so we stopped by after church, shortly after opening. In retrospect, we should have pre-ordered for pick-up but we did want to see the space before we ordered food. They were out of white rice, black bean sauce and patty which was disappointing but the fact that the food was delicious means we will come back later for those items. We ordered chicken, peas and rice, djon djon, grio, plantain, and macaroni. All were very good and familiar to us. My husband was pleased. He said the service was just ok - they were close to move as there was only one young man working the counter, but he was apologetic and offered my husband a courtesy beverage. We are pleased to have a new Haitian restaurant within 30 minutes of our home for when we miss that home cookin. Stay around please! read more

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The food is made fresh everyday . Flavors are unmatched. If you want to try some Haitian food in Baltimore . This is the place to go read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Fried pork , mushroom rice and fried plantains - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have eaten from Francois Caribbean Cuisine twice this year and have mixed feelings about my experiences. The first time I ordered delivery and didn't get a chance to try their Mac and cheese because they failed to deliver it without resolution. This time I went to the location to order. When I got there, I was a little confused because they seemed like they were closed. The lights were off and it was extremely HOT. They had a large fan in the corner blowing air around. In February, I tried the griot fried pork, it was absolutely delicious. The meat was freshly made and the accompanying rice and beans and plantains were perfectly cooked. However, during my second visit, I was disappointed to find that the griot was not fresh and the rice was overly salty. Additionally, the Mac and cheese barely had any cheese and was probably made the day before. I was disappointed with the lack of freshness and flavor in my dishes this time around. I hope that the restaurant can work on consistency in their food quality to ensure that all customers have a positive dining experience. read more

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Best of both worlds Haitians food is like a mix between Jamaican and African food. Haitians are masters of rice dishes ,jollof be it Nigerian, Ghanian or the original wollof rice from Senegal doesn't compare. The restaurant sits on a corner in cathedral, 9x-10 till you'll pass it right by foods prepared in the kitchen basically as you Order. Because it's so small they're not many tables, but there are booths for people who want to dine in. read more

I was super excited to try this location. The first time was definitely a charm! Came close to what I usually get when back home in NY. The second time I visited this location I was quite disappointed. Came when they just opened with no worries about waiting. I was given food that tasted from the day before. The rice was hard and didn't smell/taste fresh. The legume seemed sour like too acidic. Giving it a while before I return. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Diri djon djon Black Rice Poulet Stew Chicken - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I'm so happy I don't have to drive to Montgomery County for proper Haitian food. Not Haitian fusion. Not Caribbean general - no disrespect. This is TRUE Haitian Cusine. When you walk in to the establishment, you are automatically notice that everything is cooked and prepared fresh. Busy during the lunch hour so I had a little wait but it was worth it. You can dine in - most patrons just takeout. Diri la gou! So much Haitian pride in the space - I can't wait to come back. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Flyer - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I seen the rave on IG and I thought YESS FINALLY some good Haitian food nearby. It's an absolute no for me , definitely NOT Authentic Haitian food I was so disappointed .. I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty good tho Customer service 2/10 Store made drinks weren't good either If you want good Haitian food take the hike to Gisele's read more

Decided to try this place after seeing it online a few times. It's a small place but the decor was the 1st thing to catch my eye. I love how Haiti was represented through the art. I ordered online and Chef Richard had my food waiting when I arrived. We chatted a bit and he was friendly, told me a little about the restaurant's story. I ordered the stew chicken with cabbage and mushroom rice. The food was flavorful and met my expectations. read more

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I was very hopeful but ended disappointed in this restaurant. The service was poor; the gentleman working there was not pleasant and seemed annoyed. I asked what fish was in the patties and he said he "had no idea". The food was salty and did not taste like authentic Haitian Food. Maybe we came on a bad day but I hate that this is a representation of Haitian food for anyone that is unfamiliar with our cuisine. Also the fish patty was very greasy and salty. read more

This is the second time we've visited Francois, and both experiences have been great! The snapper here was the best I've ever tasted. The customer service is always on point, with really good recommendations and a willingness to accommodate you. I highly recommend this place. read more

Was the spirit of my grand-mère back in the kitchen?!? Every bite took me back to her table and I'm SO grateful to know there's AUTHENTIC Haitian Cuisine in Baltimore City! The griot, the diri djon-djon, and the pikliz (although I understand it couldn't be spicy spicy) were AMAZING. When I come back I'm definitely grabbing some patties. Service was quick and honest. Ambiance is mainly take-out style, but with the success of their food, I can't wait for an entire restaurant! I'm so proud that Francois is bringing good, down home Haitian food to Baltimore, and looking forward to catering with them in the future! Wooooy! read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Griot Fried Pork, Diri djon djon Black Rice, Banan Peze Plantain - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Haven't had the pleasure to visit in person but I ordered on Door Dash this past week. I had goat and black rice. If you know you know. Haitian rice is the best. Sadly the Haitian domestic rice market was decimated as part of concessions demanded by Bill Clinton to restore Bertrand Aristede to the presidency after the first coup. Alas that is a discussion better saved for another forum. Black rice or diri djon djon is a Haitian specialty and Francois does it justice. Savory, fulfilling, and incomparable . The goat was was a perfect complement. My criticism is that they could be more generous with portion size of the meat. I called to place an order after a glitch in Uber Eats said they weren't taking orders at the time. The very helpful man on the other end of the line directed me to Door Dash which worked out. My disappointment was that they were out of legume that I ordered as a side and unilaterally decided to substitute it with macaroni and cheese but the driver called to inform me and I declined. Yet I was still billed for the item. May seem minor to some but with all the fees it really adds up. Anyway this is a great place for one to be introduced to the delights of Haitian cuisine. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Haitian black rice, goat and pikliz with banan peze - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place was insanely good. I ordered the chicken lunch special. The sauce was delicious too! I'll definitely be back to try something else on the menu. They had good music playing inside and the lemonade flavors were great. The pudding was just what I needed too read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Haitian Chicken Box - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This was my first experience with Haitian food but it certainly will not be my last. I saw this restaurant yesterday on my Yelp homepage and booked marked it. Today one of my college friends text me out of nowhere asking if I had heard of this place and if I wanted to try it out. When the universe speaks you have to listen. I got here a first and went inside to decide what I wanted. It smelled amazing. The staff spoke as soon as I came in and told me to let me know when I was ready. I was torn between the fried pork shoulder, fried turkey, and the red snapper. I asked about the fried pork and the gentleman assisting me said it was really good and is the most popular dish. They offer black rice, rice and peas, or white rice with black bean sauce. I opted for black rice as I heard of it but this was my first time having it as an option. My order was fresh out the fryer a few mins later. I first tried the black rice. My eyes closed after the first bite. Yellow and fried rice are second tier in comparison. The flavor was wonderful and the rice was cooked well. Next I tried the pork shoulder. It was so well seasoned and flavorful. I tried the pork with the piklez and it was a really good bite. The piklez have a nice kick and paired well with the pork pieces. The food was clearly made with love. Everything together was better than I anticipated but I honestly didn't know what to expect or what to compare it to; it is its own beautiful thing. We don't have the most food options in Baltimore but it is nice to see something different, delicious, and reasonably priced. I had plenty left overs for a snack later. I'm truly already anticipating my next visit. read more

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Can't go wrong with Haitian food it's was delicious. I definitely go back a time am in the area..

I saw on IG that a new Haitian restaurant had opened downtown so I added it to my list of places to checkout. I looked over the menu and it looked interesting. Yesterday was the day I was free and in the area so I decided to check it out. I placed my order and headed there. I arrived at the place and the cook let me know it would be 2 minutes for the mac and cheese to be ready. 2 minutes later my order was bagged and ready to go. I ordered the Haitian cheesesteak, mac & cheese, plantains and pikliz. I didn't know what to expect, but from the first bite I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors are different from your regular cheesesteak and mac & cheese, but very good! I will definitely be back to have this again and try other things on the menu read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Haitian Cheesesteak Macaroni Au Gratin Haitian Mac & Cheese Bannann Peze Plantains - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Eli took such great care of us (outstanding customer service, attention to detail & food preparation). The food was amazing, both Haitian & Caribbean dishes (down to the cola champagne). I will definitely frequent this establishment and so should you! read more

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So Francois is your atypical hole in the wall joint, even when i entered i was like it fits the description that i had in mind lol. Anywho, what did i order, the red snapper with rice and some pikilis. The red snapper was outstanding, my only issue was that it was really small (size wise). The griot (pork) was ok, i was dumping that in hot sauce to add some kick and flavor to it. I will definitely check out other menu items that they have to offer. read more

Francois' was the right place for us to try Haitian cuisine for the first time. We ordered: 2 Fried Goat entrees each with a side of banan peze/tostones (double fried green plantain that's flattened in between both frying periods) 1 side of Haitian mac & cheese 1 entree had white rice the other had diri dion djon (black mushroom rice but with the physical mushrooms later removed after it's done cooking and lending its dark color to the dish-hopefully I'm remembering the explanation correctly when I asked what it was). 2 garnishes: Seasoned black bean sauce (or maybe it was some of the diri dion djon sauce). Spicy pickled cabbage, white onions, same bell peppers. Verdict: Husband loved everything except the spicy pickled veggies (not a fan of too much spiciness). He gave a rare A+ rating. I loved everything. It was all well seasoned and certainly made with love. We both really enjoy goat meat in general and at Francois' it was tender on the inside and well crispy on the outside. *chef's kiss* Service was great. Food was fried fresh to order. We'll definitely be back to continue supporting this fine establishment and hope it continues to be a thriving business! Decor: I appreciated the bright beautiful painted colors of the Haitian flag throughout the restaurant. Very inviting vibe. We ordered ours to go as there are about 2-4 high chair seats only at the front-facing window. We visited 1/14/24, a Sunday, during which there is free street parking available. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Restaurant corner front - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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1st impression walking in from the 90 degrees weather; it gave me hole in the wall vibes. Their AC was broken, but the friendly staff quickly turned things around. The owner, cashier and remaining staff were very friendly and gave me a chance to sample some of their specialties. I sampled the Griot and Goat. I went to the Goat, since I always default to Griot. Each meal comes with rice, plantains, pickliz and sauce. The proteins are fresh and made to order. For the rice they have: Haitian black rice, rice and beans and white rice. I am very familiar with Haitian food and this DID NOT MISS. very FLAVORFUL and WELL SEASON throughly from the rice to the goat every morsel was seamed to the molecular level. I will be back to sample other dishes. read more

Spartan interior; don't expect to sit down. It's really just for takeout. Big floor fan droning in the corner. Friday, suppertime. Got the jerk chicken as an overall starting measure. Took about five minutes. For $20, I expected more chicken than what I got -- 4 drumsticks heads, chopped at the bone -- and watch out for the sharp bits as you gnaw and try to get enough to chew, tendons not included. Lots of dark rice, salty, and too much for the amount of chicken given. Boiled cabbage was too soft and mushy. read more

The food was soooo good! My fiancé had the oxtails with the rice and beans and plaintains. He said they were not the best he ever had but not the worst. Season perfect and juicy just a little fatty. The rice and peas were perfect no changes needed there. I had the Red snapper and it was perfectly seasoned. The fish was so tasty! I almost went back and go some more the next day. Now my only complaint was my rice was hard like it was old or not cooked properly it wasn't all of it it but a good majority. However the red snapper being as tasty as it was made up for the hard rice. It could have been a fluke thing but I'll order the rice and peas next time to be safe read more

Sa k pase!!! This restaurant is on point. It reminded me of my childhood. I think this is the best Haitian food restaurant in the area. I will make sure to check this out everytime I am in B'More. The portions are huge and great for the price. I ordered the stewed chicken, rice and beans, with fried plaintains and pikliz. If you like Haitian food or even just Caribbean food, you should check this place out. read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Poulet Stew Chicken - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Nice oxtails good flavor too then try them put the food is something different but good

I wasn't impressed with their meals. I had a delivery of the chicken box and the chicken was so dry and no flavor. And the rice tasted stale.. not sure if I'll give them a try or maybe it was an off day. read more

If you don't get there early, they run out of food. The customer service is pretty good though.

I tried the Cabrit and Griot today with the Riz Collé and the Riz Djon-djon. The meat is tender and the rice flavorful ( don't forget to ask for the sauce to put over the rice). They fried it in front the second I ordered it so it was fresh. The Picklese (Pikliz en Créole) was also fresh. It only needed to be spicier. I will be back for the Poisson, si Dieu veut. There were three people working there at the time and they were helpful and friendly. They guy who attended me gave me great recommendations. The place is nice and cozy with Haïtien / Zöe pride every where. From the National colleurs, to the flag seats, to the wall mural ready for instagram photos. read more

Great experience, nice location food is amazing!!!! I visited last night about 15 mins before closing, I called before I made my way there and placed an order. The food was ready when I arrived, the place looked nice and clean!!! The food is authentic, very delicious!! I definitely will be back!! read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Stew Chicken, Rice, & Mac & Cheese - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Fantastic food!!! I will be ordering again! Everyone has to try the Mac and cheese :)

This place is amazing. Delicious and fresh. I ordered the stew chicken and haitian mac n cheese with spicy cabbage. The plantain's were out of stock but ill definitely be back to try them later.1000/10 read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Macaroni Au Gratin Haitian Mac & Cheese - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I wanted to like this place. The stew chicken looks nothing like it is advertised on Uber Eats. Not to mention it arrived COLD. They don't give much Pikliz at all, and the rice and beans was slimey in texture! The beans plantain was sweet like a Madura vs more fried how a traditional Haitian plantain is made. read more

I don't normally write reviews but I just had to get on here and share. Whenever I crave home food I either take the drive to Philly or Silver Spring so I was happy to hear that a Haitian restaurant opened up nearby. The staff is super friendly and the food was really good. I had the fried pork and plantains and my husband had the Haitian Cheese steak. The pork and plantains are always my go to. It was good but it's just plantains and griot. The cheese steak was amazing! This was our first time trying and I wish I would've ordered a second one to go but I'll just get it next time because we'll definitely be back! read more

Francois Caribbean Cuisine - Haitian Cheese Steak It comes with 3 but we had already devoured one before we took the pic - Haitian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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So good! Super friendly and helpful service. The black rice was amazing. We also had the fried pork which was tasty, and the Legume (veggie stew) was excellent! read more

This is a solid spot. I walked through the door as they were shutting down from their first day of business and the staff were happy to make up a takeout bag for me. The food was great! It was my first experience with Haitian cuisine. I had a rice dish that was dark from the spices with peas and stewed chicken. The real star was the fried snapper. The skin was crisp but the flesh was flaky and it was topped with a spicy vinegary slaw that was amazing. Good people serving good food. Go check it out, read more

I am a DoorDasher and this is my first time coming here. The lady with the long braids and long lashes told me it'll be ready in two minutes when I first asked about my order without even looking at my screen. Then I reasked Zen O a second time with a bag already up on the rack and ready she said 2 minutes again. I left and came back and the same bag that was there when I first asked about my order that was there the first time was there WHEN she looked. Do better :) read more