Eat like a carioca

🍽️Foods you must try

A taste of Brazil — bring your appetite.

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Feijoada

Black bean & pork stew. The national dish, traditional on Saturdays.

Try at: Casa da Feijoada

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Pão de Queijo

Warm, chewy cheese bread. Dangerously addictive.

Try at: Padaria Cafeína

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Brigadeiro

Chocolate truffle rolled in sprinkles. Birthday party staple.

Try at: Maria Brigadeiro

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Açaí na tigela

Frozen açaí bowl with banana & granola. Pure energy.

Try at: BiBi Sucos

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Churrasco

All-you-can-eat grilled meats sliced at your table.

Try at: Fogo de Chão

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Coxinha

Teardrop-shaped chicken croquette. Best snack ever.

Try at: Aconchego Carioca

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Caipirinha

Cachaça + lime + sugar + ice. Brazil in a glass.

Try at: Academia da Cachaça

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Moqueca

Coconut & dendê seafood stew, served bubbling hot.

Try at: Sobrenatural (Santa Teresa)

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Pastel

Crispy fried pastry stuffed with cheese, meat or shrimp. Classic street snack.

Try at: Feira de São Cristóvão

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Bolinho de Bacalhau

Golden codfish fritters — crispy outside, fluffy inside. Perfect with a cold beer.

Try at: Bar Urca

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Misto Quente

Toasted ham & cheese sandwich. The carioca breakfast classic.

Try at: Confeitaria Colombo

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Pudim de Leite

Silky condensed milk flan with caramel. Brazil's favorite dessert.

Try at: Talho Capixaba

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Guaraná

Sweet Amazonian soda made from guaraná berries. Try it ice cold.

Try at: Any padaria or kiosk

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Espetinho

Grilled meat skewers from beach kiosks. Beef, chicken or queijo coalho.

Try at: Posto 9, Ipanema

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Arroz e Feijão

Rice & beans — the soul of every Brazilian meal. Simple and perfect.

Try at: Any 'comida a quilo' (Restaurante por kilo)

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Açaí + Sorvete

Cold treats for hot days — try Italian gelato or tropical fruit ice cream.

Try at: Sorvete Itália

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Tapioca

Gluten-free crepe made from cassava starch — sweet or savory fillings.

Try at: Tapioca da Mooca / beach kiosks