We've been to Tropical Cafe three times now, and never disappointed. The food is great, staff…read moresuper friendly, and the entertainment we've seen (guitar/singer during dinner) was quite talented. If you don't speak Portuguese, you may have a language barrier with the staff, as not all are fluent in English. This is more part of the fun, though-- you feel as if you are in Brazil for an hour or two. Much of the clientele appear to be regulars who all know each other and greet each other on the way in. Definitely a neighborhood-y place. We drink caipirinhas every chance we get, and I would say they have the best caipirinha of any restaurant or bar in the greater Boston area. The only negative things I have encountered there were: once one of two containers of rice at the buffet was dry and crunchy, and one meat (beef with garlic) was fairly tough and gristly. But the number of other good foods we've had there easily outweighs these small things, and the prices are very reasonable. I would highly recommend Tropical Cafe.

Visited for first time in quite a while hoping to find something different. It was ok but we went…read moreon a night they stopped the "Rodizio" at 5pm. We had a Churrasco mixed meat plate. The steak was dry and tasteless, the chicken was good and the sausage ok although they had no mustard. The rice was dry and the beans tasteless. The plantains while charred were pretty good and saved the dinner but All and all disappointing The house beer was a bargain and the flan generous and good The fried chicken was all bones and about ready to be served to animals. They replaced it thankfully . Other sausage dinners were also very ordinary. I would not be in a hurry to go back and if so will make sure they are offering Rodizio. Ps Music hadn't started but they seemed to have a cover for that.

moderate price, but great food from the buffet; I didn't try the meat skewers…read morenote that the location is the corner of Union and Proctor in downtown framingham, you may see suggestions that this is on waverly which I think is wrong

A must go to spot when I am in Framingham! I got the buffet, they constantly have new foods out…read moreeveryday which I love. This picture did not include my steak I got on top. Seasoned wonderfully. The service is quick and easy and the people are so kind. I love that you can go in and out with a to go box or get your food and sit down and enjoy. Always plenty of seating and very clean. I have not seen there soups the past few times I have been there, but if they are out I recommend! There so yummy and come with bread and scallions.

This Brazilian Steakhouse in Medford was a very tasty experience for the 5 of us!…read moreGoing in line picking out your favorite side dishes then choosing the meats or chicken for your dinner! The server gets your choice and slices it on your plate and once you have chosen your meats and the way you like you proceed to the cashier to weigh your plate and she hands you your receipt to give to the waitress! Usually around 20 dollars per plate on an average! You sit at a large area family style and enjoy watching a soccer match on tv or chat with your guests to enjoy your freshly grilled meats! Nothing like from flame to plate to treat yourself with good food and great company! Place is easy to find and plenty of street parking! Indoor or outdoor seating is available!

The BBQ meat is good enough to pull the rating up, but is definitely very salty. (Makes one want to…read moreeat more of the bread, I suppose.) Still, with inflation, the buffet price (28.50$ before tax and tip) is looking very reasonable. (And probably the by the pound price of 14$ is usually a better deal!) They've fixed the temperature issues from years ago; all the rice and such were expected temperatures. Service is nice but inattentive -- e.g. water was not refilled when plates were cleared.

Nice little buffet style stand located in Natick Mall. Great for a quick meal. The staff were very…read morewelcoming. I'm very familiar with Brazilian food, and for me, this doesn't give that authentic taste I'm use to. My biggest gripe was that I found the portion too small for $16, for that price you get massive portions at other restaurants in the same food court.

Service here was fast and friendly. While a tad salty, the flavor on the beans and the beef were…read moreamazing. Particularly the beef was fatty and had a nice texture and hit the spot! Side of plantains was totally the move, I love the mellow sweetness they added to the whole meal. Am definitely thinking of ordering from this place again.

Sabor De Minas 240 Howard st…read moreNo website, can order through all the usual apps. So I've legit driven by this restaurant every day for the last 4 years, I've walked by it almost as much. First off the two older women working didn't speak English, not to worry three customers were there to help me through this. The menu board wasn't working and they don't have printed menus. Also FYI their menus across the apps are not consistent either. Regardless thanks to my new friends I chose what to order and decided to stay there to eat. Not much seating but a very small cozy place to enjoy a meal. *Bife Acebolado - Beef and Onions, large. Wow! Seasoned exceptionally well both the steak and onions. I believe they murdered a cow just for my meal as it was three very large thin steaks with a good sized onion. It was to die for. I could eat that every day and not get sick of it, it stayed moist the entire time as well adding to the savory satisfaction. *Beans, Rice and Pasta - this comes with the large dinner, yes I got two plates for my one dinner. Someone must be thinking I lost too much weight these last few months. Beans and rice have something I can't put my finger on but I'm going to declare them the best beans and rice in the city, meet me at the flag pole at 3 if you wanna fight about it. The pasta as well had a familiar flavor but it's not what I'm thinking. Very much a Goya Adobo red top flavor, if you don't know what I'm talking about you need some culture and Puerto Rican neighbors. I know it's their blend of seasoning but that's what it reminded me of and then the coarse chopped pork belly in with it. Italians done pasta wrong Sabor De Minas can teach them a thing or two. The other stuff on the plate is cabbage which was neither here nor there I mixed with just about everything. *Pastel De Carne - ground beef deep fried almost empanada. I do believe they are using crack oil to deep fry this. They could have just handed me the fried dough and I wouldn't have complained at all. The ground beef was nice but needed more to it, I used the no name orange hot sauce they had. I didn't even finish half of what I ordered so I have enough for two more meals at least out of this. As you can see from the price this place is a legit local gem. Since I left I've been debating and I'm going to say that I now have a new favorite restaurant in the city. Between the price and food this is going to be hard to beat. As I sat there enjoying my dinner watching the local community come in and out and chat with the ladies I couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia. It felt like this was that small hometown place where everyone goes on Friday and gets a great meal at a great price. I'm beyond surprised at this place and like I said it's my new favorite so I guess I need to get back on Babel and start up those Portuguese lessons again!

Their prato do dia was waaay better back than. And the price…read morewas kn point, it's all changed now..

I can't speak to what this place is like with the old photos nor the quality of the food years ago…read more In 2023-2024 when I started eating here, it has been nothing but stellar. The beef cuts are amazing. They had me at pichana and skirt steaks. The fatty pieces are salted to perfection. I can't speak to the buffet or other meats because the beef cuts really hit the spot. Since I work in this area, I don't bother with other restaurants even though I am sure they are good too. This place is not a fancy steakhouse but MANNNNN is the steak good!

We did a good to go order of food they other wise would have been wasted.... the chicken, noodles,…read morerice was so good... there also was Cesar salad and black beans included... will definitly be trying some other menu items...

Stopped in for lunch and got 4 empanadas. They had a-lot of vegetarian options to choose from which…read morewas awesome. Overall, the place was very nice and clean. Food was very good. Service was amazing.

Che Empanada in Newton is the kind of spot that is easy to drive past without stopping, which would…read morebe a genuine mistake. We walked into a space that is more takeout oriented in scale, but warm and comfortable enough to sit and eat without feeling out of place. The menu runs over twenty varieties of empanada on a given day, and the range is wide enough that building a mixed order across a few different fillings was the natural and obvious way to go. The classic beef is a reliable anchor and the short rib version elevates that same foundation with a richer, more layered filling. We tried the chicken mushroom, one of the more distinctive options on the menu, and it was worth ordering for something that departs from the expected. The spicy chorizo paired well with the chimichurri sauce, which is worth asking for if it does not come automatically. The La Che is another strong option if you want to try the house specialty alongside a more classic pick. One thing worth knowing is that some varieties sell out earlier in the day, so arriving with a bit of flexibility in your order in case a specific filling is gone is a smart approach. The staff were friendly and helped guide us through the menu when we hesitated. The empanadas themselves came out hot and crisp, with fillings that felt generous and well seasoned. For an empanada stop in Newton that delivers on variety and quality, Che Empanada is worth seeking out. We would come back for the short rib and the spicy chorizo, and we would plan to arrive earlier to catch the full selection.

I've been going here for more than 15 years off and on, and the ambulance is always the same staff…read moreis always welcoming very old-school setup, but the food is always phenomenal. The chips and salsa is super fresh and spicy to make the best hot sauce there I had the steak, pork and shrimp that comes with rice, refried beans, salad for tortillas guacamole everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My girlfriend had a tostada. We also got the churros that were phenomenal. Just a great place and everything was under $50 total so cheap such a great value. They also do Grubhub, but they do so many ways that you can just get the food there they have outside seating when the weather is nice I would recommend it to anyone.

Hole in the wall yet authentic looking restaurant. In summary, food is good but would not recommend…read moresketchy business. We were recommended by a friend to try this place since their food is apparently pretty good in Waltham, so we gave it a try. I was really looking forward to trying, but there were a lot of bad impressions accumulated towards the end of our visit. 1. When we arrived, there were only 2 wait staff, so it took about 5 minutes for them to seat us. We just thought maybe it's just a small run business, so nothing too big of a deal. 2. When we decided what to get, no one checked in with us and even with us trying to get their attention, it took about 10 minutes for us to place our order. Maybe it's just that they don't have enough staff today, but there also weren't that many customers.. 3. The food took 20 minutes to come for our table of 2, so by now we've been in here for over half an hour! Food is again good. The only noticeable thing is the black burnt marks on the birria, which had a sour bitter taste to it. 4. When we paid, we handed the credit card, which they processed on their tablet. As we waited to then select the tips and sign the tablet, they already MANUALLY SELECTED 25% TIPS WITHOUT TELLING US! I totally get it if their service was top notch to the point where they deserve a fourth of our dinner cost, BUT THIS WAS NOT THE CASE!! If we didn't ask for the receipt, we wouldn't even know that they frauded us! If you have enough money for them to select the tips for you, as you gamble on their service quality, then sure give it a try. But I'm not coming back for a business that tries to steal my money via tips!