Recently opened in Farringdon, Central London, A La Cruz is a very traditional Argentine restaurant and a great suggestion for barbecue lovers: it’s the only place in the UK with an asador, a fire pit surrounded by metal crosses used in Argentina to cook whole sides of meat.

An all you can eat rodízio, salads, hot dishes, steaming pão de queijo, delicious desserts, excellent service and an agreeable atmosphere have all contributed to the success of the churrascaria Amber Grill.

If you’re looking for a tempting slice of Brazil in London, then look no further: you will feel right at home at the
Bankete Cafe & Restaurant. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from midday to 11pm, Banket will add a bit of spice to your week or weekend.

A proper little treat, Barraco is North London’s answer to the boteco, an informal kind of bar that also serves food, and can be found on almost every street corner in Rio de Janeiro. Tucked away down a side street in Kilburn, it has a loyal clientele – including our lovely selves!

Finding fast and delicious Mexican food in central London may seem like mission impossible: but not so for diners at Benito’s Hat.

Brazilian Gourmet is a cafe/restaurant serving Brazilian and Portuguese specialities. We recommend the Rump Steak (Picanha no Prato).

The signature dish at Buen Ayre is any variation of their parrillada, a selection of meats, cheese and mushroom served on a hot grill. The grill, similar to a portable barbecue, uses smouldering hot charcoal to keep the meat hot throughout the meal at your table.

First burgers did it. Now it’s the turn of burritos to go gourmet as this little place, naturally called Burrito Gourmet, just a minute from Putney station, has joined the Mexican wave of burrito stalls and fast food outlets cropping up over the city.

For five years, a charming establishment close to Warren Street Station, has provided a meeting point for those who appreciate good Brazilian food: The Cafe Rio.

Canela brings the culinary influences of Portugal and Brazil to Central London, offering an exciting menu different from anything else in the West End. They make a great feijoada!

33 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LS
Convent Garden
0207 240 6926
CANELACAFE.COM

If you are looking for tasty, home-made Brazilian food in London, Casa Brasil should be your first stop. Owner Edir Cunha comes from Minas Gerais and her food reflects both a love of Brazilian cuisine and an appreciation for a multi-cultural, local clientele.