Thought it means "little french girl" in Portuguese, because its very spicy, there is nothing little about a Francesinha.They did get the french part right- the sandwich is a take on the french coque monsieur.One tail claims it originated in Oporto with a portuguese emigrant who returned from France to his native land and adapted the french grilled ham and cheese for portuguese tastes.

Apparently that meant joining two slices of bread around some combination of steak, sausage and ham crowning it with melted cheese and dousing it with a tomato beer-sauce.Adding fries or egg makes it especial.

In 2011, AOL Travel Website, Francesinha was considered one of the top sandwiches in the world.

The Francesinha is one of the most typical delicacies in Oporto so i invite you to visite Portugal and come to taste this magnific food, you wont regret.  Photos taken by me