I recently took a culinary detour based on my uber driver's enthusiastic recommendation. Picture this: a tiny, hole-in-the-wall eatery, both literally and figuratively, nestled a short hike up from Rua Augusta. The line was an epic saga in itself, stretching out for a good 30 minutes. But hey, who doesn't love a bit of suspense before a meal?
I finally reached the window, where I ordered a pork sandwich on a delightfully soft roll. The damage? A mere €3, but remember folks, it's cash only, so plan accordingly! They also offer a tempting array of cocktails and beers, but I went with a bottle of cider, bringing my total to €5.50.
Now, here's the fun part: seating. The adjacent square's seating is off-limits, reserved for the neighboring establishment. So, it's either a stand-and-munch scenario by the order window or a daring walk-and-eat adventure, where mustard stains are a real risk. For condiment enthusiasts, there are handy shelves flanking the window, stocked with mustard sauce and a mysterious spicy concoction. I played it safe with just mustard.
As for the menu, it's a bit of a linguistic treasure hunt if you don't read Portuguese. I took the server's suggestion and went for the basic pork sandwich. The server seemed eager to move things along, and with a line behind me that resembled a Black Friday sale, I didn't have the luxury of consulting Google Translate for an in-depth menu exploration.
So, how was it? Well, let's just say it was a solid "okay." Not quite the culinary epiphany my driver had promised, but it filled the hunger void. If you're in the area, it's worth a try, but I wouldn't suggest a pilgrimage solely for this sandwich. Your taste buds might not be as dazzled as expected. read more
