great food, great service, and always a great time. We really love the gluten free options on the menu and the drinks here are our favorite!

One of the first Brazilian restaurants I visited in the city and it continues to be one of my favorite spots! Very cozy & intimate space - I can't wait for indoor dining and live music again! They've done a nice job with adapting to outdoor dining and have a spacious structure with strong heaters. The caldo verde is INCREDIBLE and I highly recommend just going for the caipirinha pitcher- you're definitely going to want more than one. read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Review for a Sunday Brunch with a few Prixe Fixe options. This place is cool and cozy and does give you that authentic Brazilian vibe. Although I have never been to Brazil, this is just my take. I had the Feijoada. A whaaaaat? I had the Feijoada. The National Brazilian dish: black beans and smoked meat stew w/rice, sautéed collard greens, orange wedges and farofa. I enjoyed this dish a lot. Many different flavors, colors, and textures. All were fresh and blended well together. The meal included a drink & coffee. Of course, I had coffee and it was tasty and not as strong as I thought it would be, a good thing. For the drink, I had the Pineapple-Mint Caipirinha, this drink was awesome. I can drink these all day. read more

Beco - That sausage - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is such a nice little neighborhood spot! I was going to a concert at the Music Hall and was looking for a new food option in Williamsburg so I decided to come here. If we didn't have the concert to go to I would have stayed here and listened to bossa nova. They have a great happy hour: $3 beers, and $5 caipirinhas. I had the maracuja, very tropical and on the stronger side. The guava was also nice. For food I was excited about their pão de queijo. I love those things! It's like mochi bread but made of cheese. They come 6pcs per basket, fresh out of the oven, nice and toasty. We had 2 orders! We also ordered their linguiça which was a tasty accompaniment to the cheese bread. Lastly, my friend and I split a sandwich. We had the ham and cheese, which was very good but next time I want to try the filet mignon or the chorizo sandwich. For dessert we shared the crepe filled with dolce de leite and the brigadeiro candy Over all, the food scored 4 stars in Originality, 4 stars for Presentation, and 4.5 stars for Taste. And it was also really inexpensive. Definitely a place to keep in mind when in that area. read more

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Amazing brunch and especially on Sundays when there is live music. The food is prepared with fresh ingredients and tastes amazing. They have a great deal on the weekends where for 15$ you get coffee, an alcoholic drink and an entree. What more could you ask for?! Eggs Florentine are delicious, as is the steak and eggs. Highly recommend, but bring cash! read more

Hidden gem in Williamsburg. It's charming and authentic both inside and outside. Great wine, amazing cocktails and the food is delicious. Get the Yucca fries and empanadas - they are divine! read more

Always a pleasure to stop by to grab a bite to eat here, even the to go is great. Yuca fries are the best, cooked fresh every time. I order my usual lemonade that never disappoints, the cucumber and tomato salad also fresh. I would recommend getting the ham empanadas and the coxinha are so filling and the Filet mignon sandwich for those non-vegans. Highly recommend giving this place a try, it won't disappoint. read more

A popular Brekfast breakfast/brunch spot that is all things Brazilian. My stomach was feeling a little queasy (socialising the prior night was to blame) and so I opted for an omlette. It was flavourful and amazing! Perfectly accompanied by ham, cheese, fresh tomato and a side of greens. The eggs were so light and fluffy with the perfect amount of funniness. The side potato pancake was exceptional, I couldn't say no (despite the stomach woes). The grand prixe fare is under $20 and includes your main, a coffee of your liking and a beverage too (Mimosas and Bloody Mary's included). A great little eatery in Brooklyn. I hope to be back again soon. read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Beco is really solid. The brunch was good, but the drinks were excellent. I especially loved the gluten free cheesy bread with guava jam. Soooo good. Service was great! Get there early if you want a seat. It's a small space with tons of regulars. read more

Coming to this place for a while and I can tell you now is better than ever!!! Food and drinks really good but service is the best, Ale is always there with a smile, I can give one more star for that read more

Great food, fun atmosphere, low-key spot. I've recommended this spot to a couple of friends already for great Brazilian food. I had the steak sandwich and it was perfect. Nothing fancy just good food for a good price and a cozy place to hang out. The caipirinhas were good too. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night but the hostess was nice enough to squeeze us in. There's also a bar if you're solo. read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Was introduced to this place mid year by a good friend and love'd it right away. It's really lively, with a great vibe and super friendly staff who treat you more like friends than customers.  On top of that, the food is great! Authentic plates full of soul. My fav so far is the Bife a Cavalo - Filet Mignon with eggs, tomato salsa, rice & beans. It gets pretty busy, but that just adds to the vibe. Lots of familiar faces each time I go! Looking forward to going again!! read more

I like Beco 's inviting vibe, cute space w open kitchen right next to the bar! Friendly bartender makes decent caipriana, I like the original but there are all sorts different flavors! There are tapa and entrees, I tried the sausage which was delicious and flavorful, will certainly go back and try others! Make sure u bring cash as they don't take plastics!! read more

I'm Brazilian and was excited to try this spot out, to sum it up it was all subpar. The food lacked flavor. The service was awful, the server never came to check on us after taking our order. We wanted to order another round of drinks and before we could, she came around and dropped off our check, without even asking if we needed anything else. Will not be going back or recommending to anyone. read more

Was really excited to come here! Always smells amazing and looks so cute. We went on a Friday at 7pm and got seated outside right away. First off, it took at least 5 minutes for someone to come over with menus when I had made eye contact with the waitress several times. Didn't matter to us much. I noticed she was the only one working at 7pm on a Friday. Poor girl was running around, good thing it was a small place. Our appetizer came before our drinks. The drinks had never came and my fiance went up to the bar and asked about them and the waitress said she will check with the bartender. Clearly they were forgotten. We got our dinner a couple minutes after finally getting our drinks and we both REALLY enjoyed the food. Maybe they were short staffed that night but the service made for a below average first experience. Food made up for it though! read more

Beco is a simple, inviting Brazilian cafe right near McCarren Park. We wandered by and the table in the window convinced us to stay and have the Caldo Verde, the Berinjela, the Bauru and the Pao de Queijo. Don't feel bad, I don't speak Portuguese either. The Caldo Verde is a potato soup with collard greens. Definitely tasty, and I highly recommend you add the chorizo for $2. It's still only $6 in total, and the sausage adds a nice little kick. In fact, I don't think you should order it without chorizo. (Unless you're a vegetarian. And if you are, you should rethink that decision. It's not that I want to get into an ethical debate or anything. It's just that - and I'm not an expert on vegetarianism so don't quote me on this - I'm pretty sure you're not allowed to eat chorizo. And chorizo is really good. Just some food for thought. Get it? This is the longest parenthetical tangent I've ever gone on.) Next up was the Berinjela, an eggplant dip served with nice, warm pita. It wasn't what I was expecting, but that's probably because I'm not that bright. I was expecting baba ghanoush, and this is a Brazilian spot. Still very tasty, especially with a few drops of the homemade hot sauce on the table. The Bauru is a steak sandwich with tomatoes, and cheddar-like cheese. Very juicy, very nice, and decently priced at $9, especially if it is actually filet mignon (I have my doubts, but I can't prove anything). I would say that this needed a condiment, but in addition to the hot sauce, there's a little jar of this fantastic chimichurri on every table. Use it liberally. The presentation was great, too. There were these miniature sides: I got tiny pickles* in a shot glass, and microscopic fries (really just potato stix) in a little metal bowl. I actually enjoyed the dinkiness** of food items. That never happens! Our last item was the Pao De Queijo, which are essentially little bread balls, filled with cheese. Can't be bad, right? Well, they were actually a bit bland without the table sauces. But chimichurri and hot sauce make everything better. I'm going to start carrying them around with me. In fact, I don't know how I've gone this long without. __________ *What are these called? I was going to google image search "tiny pickle" but I thought better of it. **I went to say "smallness" there, but I didn't like it. I looked it up in a thesaurus, and "dinkiness" was the funniest synonym. True story. read more

Just. Wow. One of the most genuinely memorable experiences I've had. The second I walked in, Mari was so attentive and welcoming that time flew quickly. After looking at the menu, I settled on the Açaí bowl and the Feijoada. First, the Açaí bowl... a hearty serving with a variety of fruit. Then, the feijoada. Nice balance of salt and texture, and the farofa was on point. And to top it all off, I had cashew fruit juice - muito obrigado, Mari. I'm really looking forward to going back and exploring the menu in-depth. In the meantime, I'm gonna have a difficult time keeping my mind off the food. read more

The food was amazing, I got the empanadas and the tomato and cheese sandwich, highly recommend! The service was fast and great and I didn't have to wait for a table. I also felt safe because they respect social distancing rules. Oh and definitely get the caipirinha! read more

My second visit to Beco fully made up for the first which involved a waitress who didn't speak English. Not only was the food as fantastic as the first time (maybe even better) but service was right on this time around. The Feijoada was absolute perfection, comfort in it's most delicious form, filled with chunks of smoky pork. Love. The cheese bread is worth the 15 minute wait. I wouldn't lie. Also really loved the Carioca sandwich (banana, cinnamon, and CHEESE on brioche). A fabulous surprise. Our pitcher of caipirinha was nice and strong, a final touch to a really wonderful meal. Very pleased with my return and will continue to consider Beco as one of the stand-out restaurants in the neighborhood, now with better service than before. read more

Best meal I've had in Williamsburg yet.

The food is authentic. The place looks pretty authentic too. I'm pretty sure you get better service if you sit by the bar counter, but I find it hard to resist outside sitting on a quite block. The bartender is always smiling, unlike the waitresses. It's a cozy place with random nights with live music. The feijoada was delicious. I love that they offer it as a brunch option. We usually eat it on Saturdays or Sundays, depending of where you live in Brazil. For about $20 you get a drink and coffee with your meal. The farofa & vinaigrette were on point. I could eat those by the spoon full. Collard greens were bright and buttery. Rice tasted like it was made in a pot, not a lame rice cooker. I've had their pão de queijo and it's good. Yes to caipirinhas. I think they use 51, unless that bottle is only for display. Haha Oh, they serve Guaraná Antartica. Definitely worth coming here for brunch! Most of the entrees, with a caipirinha and coffee included, are about $16-17. Drinks are $5-6 during brunch. The only downside is that it's CASH ONLY, but I think it's worth getting cash out for this place. read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I haven't had much experience with Brazilian cuisine, so this is more from an objective, how-good-it-tasted standpoint, rather than an authentic/inauthentic perspective. So...what I've had before coming to Beco was the Pao de Queijo, when one of my Buddhist friends, who was Brazilian, would bring it to gatherings. It was cheesy and bready. I'd assumed that what she brought was the real deal, so when I got the pao at Beco, I was a little disappointed by how chewy it was. The texture kind of reminds me of Japanese mochi or the way some Chinese and Korean bakeries put mochi in their baked breads. So now I know that Pao de Queijo is *supposed* to be chewy, and if I want a more bread pao, I'd have to go to the place (in Astoria somewhere) where my friend got hers. Next, the feijoada, the national dish of Brazil. A friend said that this was very good and authentic, albeit a bit thick. I didn't like it as much, as I was expecting more meat and less beans (I'm not a huge fan of beans). I did like the side of sauteed kale, though. It tasted so much like sauteed Chinese greens (don't know the name in English). The linguica was ok...kind of plain and boring. Not even as much flavor as the chorizo I've gotten at Colombian restaurants (not the same thing, but they're both sausages). Finally, the caipirinha that I had was like a bitter, mint-less, sugar-less version of a mojito. Sigh. This was probably the first time that I was reluctant to take home my leftovers. read more

Beco - Feijoada, Linguica and Caipirinha - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

VH and I stumbled into this place totally randomly on a nice Indian summer afternoon in November. The place is kinda small, with a long communal table plus another smaller 4 tables, a bar, and a small open kitchen. There are a few interesting pictures on the walls, and a projector attached to the ceiling seems to indicate that perhaps they show movies and stuff occasionally. I like this simple decor with some nice little touches. Both my gf and I tried the caipirinha ($8 with Pitou, $10 with Leblon), which was tasty, refreshing, and with the right amount of alcohol (that kind of kick that you feel after 20 minutes or so). We tried the Prato Feito: you choose 4 small dishes for $9. Our choices were farofa (toasted yucca flour), beans, couve (sautéed, chiffonaded collard greens), and abobrinha (sautéed, julienned zucchini). They were all very good, apart from the farofa, which is just some sort of flour you add to the beans if they are too loose. We then ordered feijoada (a stew of beans with beef and pork meats), which apparently is Brazil's national dish. In fact, I would suggest you get this dish: the beans taste better with pork and beef (trust me on this: I'm a doctor), and the dish comes with collard greens. I also liked the fact that the chopped greens for the dressing came in a shot glass: nice touch! Both our waitress and the bartender were friendly and good. If you don't mind the eyesore on the other side of the street (one of the ugliest buildings this side of the iron curtain), I would say this is a good spot for a relaxed, unpretentious, and somewhat cozy date. read more

Absolutely delicious and worth every one of my San Franciscan pennies. The cheese bread (balls) to start were incredible. Like little cheesy donut holes that melt in your mouth. I had the special; potato gnocchi with a lamb ragout sauce - heaven. My friends had the steak sandwich (drenched in some Brazilian cheese, yum.......) and a fish-n-rice special. We just loved it there. Great little wine menu (Malbec, swoon) and the most pleasant service to boot. read more

Beco was a lot of fun. What seemed like a simple unassuming room when I arrived on Sunday around 4:30, quickly turned into quite a lively and packed joint as day turned to night. Very nice, low key yet still with a date-ish vibe. As a previous tourist in Brazil, I dream of authentic caipirinhas, and this place got it! Not too mention a cool passion fruit play on a traditional caipirinha. I also had a spicy drink with honey and passion fruit which was amazing. As for the food, it was quite delicious. I ordered the Moqueca -shrimp stew with coconut milk (which I recall having made with fish in Brazil, but this was yummy all the same). My date got the Feijoada- black beans and smoked meat, which he thoroughly enjoyed as well. We also tried the cheese bread and the chicken croquettes for appetizers, both of which I'd recommend, especially the croquettes. On Fridays and Sundays they have a live ensemble band playing gorgeous Brazilian music. It really made the vibe and feel of this place transform, the whole room was really loving their set. I haven't been in a place that made me recall Brazil more since my visit 2 years ago. So when I'm getting the itch to return to Salvador or Rio, I'll just stop buy this place instead! read more

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This is a cute little spot in Williamsburg. The bar, kitchen, and dishwashing area can all be seen from within the restaurant. It's pretty cool how everything gets made from that little area. Anyway, we stopped by on a random Thursday night and it was surprisingly pretty busy on weeknight. All the patio seats were taken cause it was such a beautiful night so we had to take an inside seat. But regardless we had a good experience. The food was decent. We had the Moqueca and Feijoada. The Moqueca was a shrimp stew. It reminds me of Asian mixed with latin food because of the coconut milk base and being served with rice. The Feijoada seems very typical of a central american or south american meal but something to try when going to a Brazilian restaurant. Overall the service was good. The waitress was very helpful in helping us make the decision to what. She always had our water glasses filled and we never had to wait too long for our food. read more

Beco - Feijoada - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was my first Brazilian food experience so I didn't have anything to compare it to. From start to end the service was really good. The servers were super attentive. The food was ok and beers were great. Feel food was a bit over priced especially for the amount of food we got. read more

Beco - Happy hour $4 beers - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

we were a party of.....7? on a monday night for my recent birthday and i couldn't have asked for better. monday was a great night for a chill dinner party & we didn't have to wait at all to be sat for our reservation. it wasn't my first visit but was for most of my friends and they are still taking about how delicious everything was. the drinks were great, as well. will definitely not be my last visit, thanks for a great evening (: read more

It was absolutely packed here when I came for brunch..it's very cute and I was so impressed that the food was made right there behind the counter. I got the French toast with turkey bacon and my date had the Bife a Cavalo. The french toast was not great, but the filet mignon was very well marinated and tasty. Also, the cappuccino was amazing! Slight downside - there were tons of little flies on the wall behind me! read more

Beco - French toast - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm Brazilian so when I go to a Brazilian restaurant I expect to listen to Brazilian music. There was some Spanish music playing. Then I ordered 2 coxinhas. The Spanish speaking lady said they only had 1 coxinha. It's 12:37 right now. I ordered 2 caju juices. There was slices of lemon inside the juice. The lemon killed the flavor of the caju. The coxinhas were not bad and the food was good, great presentation. I don't see myself returning there or recommending this place. It was below my expectations. read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you ever had the chance to travel to South America, I'm sure that you heard of a dish called "feijoada"! This place has a pretty good deal on their lunch menu with an unpretentious local vibe that captivates its customers. Did I mention the super cool Brazilian MPB music super well selected that plays all day long? Its awesome!! It is cash ONLY, be aware. But if you forget that, no worries!! There is an ATM machine right inside!! It feels just like Rio de Janeiro!!! read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great atmosphere. Smaller restaurant but awesome. The food is good but it is very very very loud. The kitchen/dishwasher are all in the same room as the restaurant so you hear everything. The sound of the dishwasher spraying pots and pans drowned out our conversation. Also it is not zoned for food so there is not ventilation. Super hot. Food was lacking flavor. Slightly over priced, but what isn't in the willy b. Good cocktails tho. read more

Beco is my favorite restaurant in all of Brooklyn. Even if you don't live close by, I promise you this place is worth a subway ride. This hidden gem in a tree lined street has beautiful outside seating, beautifully decorated interior and beautiful waitresses. Every waitress in there is not just easy on the eyes but also extremely helpful, charming and one reason why you immediately feel like you ended up somewhere in Sao Paolo, not in Brooklyn. Get the Chicken Salad and order some side dish with it - trust me, you've never had anything like it before. The prices are very very reasonable and Friday night there is always a live band that makes this not just a perfect dating spot but also a great spot to become a regular. read more

Beco - My new regular spot - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute, laid back place with friendly staff. Not the type of place you'll want to come to if you're in a rush. We sat outside for a couple of drinks after work. I had the gnocchi with lamb ragu and ricotta, and it was Delicious. They also offer it with tomato sauce if you're not into meat. Our server even brought out water for my dog - I didn't even ask! That was pretty amazing. read more

Food: While it didn't blow me away, I was overall satisfied with my meal. I got the Bife a Cavalo, steak with two eggs any style, tomato salsa, rice and beans. While it didn't LOOK super appetizing, the steak was cooked very well and had a delicious chimichurri sauce to compliment it. The rice and beans were also delicious. Unfortunately the eggs were a bit plain and on the greasy side and I didn't love the salsa. On the bright side, I definitely had enough food even without the eggs and salsa and also took advantage of the coffee and drink deal for only $4.50 more. They let you select any espresso beverage as a coffee (my cappuccino was very good) and it was fun to treat myself to a typical Brazilian Caipirinha. My boyfriend got the Feijoada, the National Brazillian dish with black beans, a smoked meat stew with rice, sauteed collard greens orange wedges and farofa (a mixture of spiced bread crumbs to add to the stew over rice). It was a hearty portion and he very much enjoyed the food, especially the stew which was flavorful and generous with the amount of meat. Atmosphere: Small, casual vibe. Nice, bright and inviting with a projector playing soccer whenever possible in true Brazilian style. Service: Friendly and casual, just like the vibe of the whole place. Overall: My boyfriend has been trying to get me to go here for forever. I didn't love it but I'm glad I came. A nice alternative to the typical brunch places in the area and overall a great deal for the price. UPDATE: I came back here for dinner and had a delicious filet mignon with grilled veggies. I subbed the potatoes for additional veggies and the dish comes with 2 large filets so the portion size was more than enough. A chimichurri sauce completed the plate and added a nice garlicky flavor to the meat. Overall, the food is tasty and well seasoned but gives off the vibe that I could make it at home. My friend got the gnocchi with ground lamb which was also yummy. The sauce was not overly sweet and had a little tang and the ricotta on the side was a nice touch. Our appetizer, coxinha, were yummy fried croquettes with shredded chicken and scallions on the inside. read more

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I was brought back to my honeymoon in Rio. First and foremost, they use traditional Brazilian juice, so their juice and rums are out of this world. If you don't try anything, get a Guava and rum. Other than thatm the coconut batido is as good as it looks. I got the mouqueca, wasn't the best mouqueca Iv had in the city, but it was highly enjoyable. Our friend date got the filet, it was juicy and spiced to perfection. Another friend got the feijoada, which was one of the better feijoada's Iv had in the city. I was disappointed with the almond dessert. It's the last one on the menu. The waitress recommended it, they must have told her to tell people that so they can get rid of them. And of course, the cheese balls go without saying. If you have a group, all you need is one order. You get about five balls. I like the fact that this place is off the beaten path, so it wasn't that crowded on a Saturday night that we couldn't get a seat for four. Around 830, it took less than 15 minutes to seat us. The place is a little small, and the environment is a little loud, and youre more likely to find gold in the Sahara before you find a coat hook, but we got used to it. The best part was its inexpensively, the four of us were very full and the costs came only to $146. read more

Dan is The Man!!! This place was built from his heart & soul.... he and his partner wanted a restaurant that would become a neighborhood hangout and a place for hungry soccer players from McCarren Park. Little did he know that BFF & I travelled from the other side of the bridge -gasp (Isle of Manhattan) to check out this Brazilian spot. Right away BFF ordered Caipirinha Classic-Lime (tasty & perfect) $10 I ordered a strawberry one But really wanted passion fruit (thinking must be frozen/not fresh -Wrong). Dan uses whole fruit and juice to achieve the right amount of acidity to the drink. So he made one just for me "on the house" WoW this was my lucky day! Caipirinha: muddled fruit, sugar, and cachaça (classic-lime, pineapple-mint, strawberry-basil, passion fruit) w/Pitu $8, w/Leblon $10 Ordered: Pao de Queijo: Cheese bread from Minas Gerais $4 Made-to-order and takes about 12 minutes -Gone in 3 minutes. Ohhhh, my soooooo good. 6 in a basket (see photo) but Somebody ate ate four ;) "BFF" still denies it -unbelievable! Abobrinha: sautéed, julienned zucchini $3 Special entree: Shrimp stew, sautéed, chiffonaded collard greens with yucca flower crumbs for added texture and white rice. Great flavors... of Brazil all made from an induction cooktop. Yes, really. Time flew by (4 hours) as we sat at the counter bar exchanging stories and just enjoyed the atmosphere, people watching and just being.... I highly recommend this fun spot... they have lots of events coming up and brunch will be next. Cash Only but there's and ATM at Pete's Candy Shop around the corner. read more

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Great food, great service. The steak sandwich is so good, the pao de quiejo is also amazing and the drinks are great. The ambience is fun and lively, and the whole restaurant has a cool brasileiro vibe to it. One of my favorites in Williamsburg and recommend it to anyone who wants to try Brazilian food. read more

Phenomenal food, phenomenal drinks, and phenomenal service. I have been to Beco a couple of times and I have never been disappointed. It is small place nestled between Lorimer and Union with a super friendly and lively atmosphere. Be sure to visit during happy hour (4-7, daily) for the $6 caipirinhas. The lime caipirinhas is your safest bet but for $6, venture out for the caju or maracuja. I have yet to go for breakfast or brunch so I can only speak to the lunch/dinner menu. The gnocchi is decent but I would not get again. The sandwiches are delicious and reasonably priced. Go for pre-dinner drinks, go for the lively yet laid back atmosphere, go for the caipirihinis, whatever you do, go! NOTE: CASH ONLY read more

YUM. Came here for the brunch prix fixe- and walked away extremely satisfied. Started off with the guava mimosa- strong and full of guava awesomeness. The filet mignon with fried eggs, rice, beans, and salsa was SO good. The meat was so tender (even at medium-well done) and flavorful. The waitress gave us some of the special spicy brazilian sauce to add- a great topper. Finished off with some good coffee. The space was cute and cozy: a small, open kitchen in one corner of the restaurant, some outdoor seating, and tables/wooden benches/chairs inside. Will definitely be back for more of the filet mignon and to try some of their other drinks. Take note that this place is cash only! read more

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