Brasilia and the West Restaurants

As the capital, Brasília attracts citizens from throughout the country as well as dignitaries from around the world. You can find a variety of regional cuisines as well as international fare. Brasília also has plenty of "per kilo" restaurants, usually decently priced cafeteria-like places where you pay according to the weight of your plate. Barring the fish dishes, the food in the Pantanal is neither as interesting nor as flavorful as that found elsewhere in the country. That said, the food is hearty, and the meals are large; affordable all-you-can-eat buffets are everywhere.

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  • 1. Boi Grill

    $$$$

    If you've had your fill of fish, try this churrascaria for as many beef dishes as you can handle. The restaurant uses the all-you-can-eat rodízio system. Two of the most popular cuts are picanha (rump) and costela (ribs). Another recommended dish is paleta de cordeiro (lamb's rib).

    Av. Miguel Sutil 6741, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, 78048-000, Brazil
    065-3621–4642

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    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 2. Choppão

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    A Cuiabá institution since 1974, this open-air eatery is always packed and is the best place in town to go for ice-cold beer and local specialties. This is the place to sample escaldado cuiabano, a local chicken soup.

    Praça 8 de abril s/n, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, 78000-001, Brazil
    065-3623–9101

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    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 3. Peixaria Popular

    $$$$ | Goiabeiras

    This is an unpretentious place to try local fish; don't miss the delicious piraputanga, a local fish prepared in a stew or fried. Other options are the pintado (a large freshwater fish) and pacu (a small piranha-like fish). All orders include a side serving of pirão (a thick fish gravy with cassava flour) and banana frita (fried bananas).

    Av. São Sebastião 2324, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, 78045-400, Brazil

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    Rate Includes: No dinner weekends, Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Regionalíssimo

    $$$

    In the same building as the Museu do Rio, this ever-popular self-service eatery offers regional cuisine and Brazilian staples such as rice and beans. Try the mojica de pintado, a stew made from a local freshwater fish.

    Av. Beira Rio s/n, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, 78005-250, Brazil
    065-3623–6881

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    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner, Credit cards accepted
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