Enjoyed the dinning experience. Server guided me from the dose of Cachaça, to local beer, then to…read morefood. There is a lot of history here. Ask servers to tell you about their relations with the late Dona Licinha. I am 4 years late but would have been wonderful to meet and talk with her.

Comida Mineira, the hearty and flavorful food from Minas Gerais state, is 'world famous' throughout…read moreall of Brazil. And, restaurant Dona Lucinha is well-known in Belo Horizonte for serving an authentic version of this food, in typical buffet style. The layout and design inside is rustic and casual, albeit a bit cramped - including in the buffet areas. The dishes include a range of traditional meats, including Rabado com Agrião (Oxtail) and Frango ao molho pardo (Chicken in dark (=blood) sauce). Other options include tutu (bean puré), costelinha (ribs), linguiça (sausage), feijão tropeiro, mandioca, the slightly bitter jilo vegetable, and the delicious quiabo (okra) vegetable, a.o. The warm foods are served in traditional stone pots. There is a separate (small) area for a few cold vegetables and salads, and an excellent range of traditional desserts. The service is very good, although this would be expected considering the price. Post-meal cafezinhos are served at the table. Our group was also treated to some delicious jabuticaba liquor.

Waited for 40 minutes to get the main course. Waited for 30 minutes to get the dessert. Asked for…read morecappuccino, but got powder coffee. Personel barely speaks English. The place has buffet so you may give it a shot.