A French name on a Portuguese dishSourced
Francesinha is associated with Porto
The francesinha is a Porto-associated Portuguese sandwich with meats, cheese and a sauce involving tomato and beer. Its name means little French girl. The country in the name is different from the city most closely associated with the dish.
The name and the dish’s home point in different directions.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05