First opened as an inexpensive lunch spot, Frankie's has morphed into one of Ariapita Ave's best-loved liming locations. You can still get local lunches (and breakfast too), but it's best after dark, when the friendly crowd spills out from the outdoor tables onto the pavement and the drinks flow. Football matches on a big screen in the air-con inside section, too.
Frankie's on the Avenue
Top choice in Port of Spain
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