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

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

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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Cash only ! And tepid tap water. So far. very small place, open air, very nice staff just kinda laid back. i thought both the entrees at the table were decent, i actually enjoyed mine, (the feijoiada), more, as leftovers the next day! caipirinha was decently strong, i had 2, and was pleasantly buzzed. i have attemptedd to come here on a Saturday night in the winter and it was packed to the brim. it was nice on a casual Saturday afternoon . read more

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

This wasn't my first time to this cute little Brazilian place, but I was so happy that it was still in Brooklyn after a few years of living in different places. The menu was a lot more creative than it was in the past. I ordered 2 rounds of Pao De Quiejo because... cheese. I also got some Guarana which is such a special treat. The waitresses were all legit Brazilian and so was the food. I ordered the Vegetariano which was amazing. The toasted multigrain bread with perfectly roasted veggies and cheese were not greasy or heavy at all. It was perfect. For dessert, they had brigedeiro which had to be eaten quickly because it was so hot outside in our cute little table. For a Saturday night, it was VERY busy. Every outside table was packed and they were running out of places for people to sit. I was glad we got there for an early-ish dinner and got a place to sit before the hipsters-makin-money came to take over. read more

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I came here with my roommates for dinner on a Thursday evening looking for something different, and Beco definitely did not disappoint! They have ample outside seating, which was great for us since I had my dog with us. We ordered the arugula salad, feijoada, pao de queijo, sausage appetizer, and another appetizer that was toasted crostini with some kind of salsa heaped on top (I forget the name). You know a restaurant is gonna be good when you can't pronounce anything you're ordering. The food came fairly quickly and was absolutely delicious! I can't speak to the true authenticity of it, since I have no experience with Brazilian food, but I do know that my tummy was very happy. The feijoada was unlike anything else I've ever eaten in my life. When you hear what goes into it, it doesn't sound the least bit appetizing, but the flavors somehow came together into one cohesive dish that our table kept going back for! If you're in williamsburg and looking to try something new, I would definitely recommend giving Beco a try! It is cash only and the restaurant is fairly small, but I think it's worth the wait. read more

Beco - our spread - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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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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

I am so glad I said what I said about Beco. After two years of living steps away, I can honestly say that this is one of my favourite places... ever. Their brunch is incredible and I love that they serve Oslo -- the Americano wakes me up every time. And can I add that their Bloody Mary is literally the best I've ever had? I'm in love with this place, the end :) read more

Bartender Allie was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the Gnocchi and it was delicious. I took the recommendations of other people and ordered the "whisky coconut" which was a perfect drink for those who love whisky and something refreshing. Lastly, they have this kickass hot sauce and pepper pickle that goes great with the dishes . Will definitely come back to try other stuff. Highly recommended. read more

Beco - Whisky Coconut - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great Spot for really good Brazilian food. Great Caipirinhas and Batidas (better and more affordable than Miss Favela). small band on weekends. Friendly staff but lacks service, sometimes I feel those girls are zoned out in la la land. Everything on the menu is really good at this spot except the Brigadeiro, it is way too dry and crumbles all over the place, whatever you are mixing at your brigadeiro PLEASE STOP!! Dolce-de-leche crepe with passion fruit sauce is amazing!! Funny enough we had to do math to add the tax onto the final bill- no big deal- just weird that the waitress would hand checks like that.... she was probably dreaming in.. LALA land again!! lol Have been back and would go back again! read more

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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

It's ok. The food is delicious and authentic but over priced. The service is subpar plus the drinks are boring.

Beco is all of my Brazilian delights in one spot - from the pao de queijo to the yuca fries to the empanadas *chef's kiss*

This place is so good I have already recommended it to a lot of friends. the food is amazing and açaí caipirinha- amazing.... yum Only downside is it's expensive and the waitress was a little pushy for us to finish. BUT SO WORTH IT! go here for real Brazilian food in Brooklyn... read more

Not worth it. $24 feijoada is tiny and the brigadeiro tastes stale. No seasoning just plain all around. Had such high hopes. Only giving it two stars because the delivery was fast. read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dinner review: Truthfully the staff is great so's the food, the downside is the price. $20 for literally a cup of stew and a plate of rice was disappointing. I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. read more

Went here on a Saturday night with my girlfriend. It was very intimate, the wine was great, and the food was even better. We were seated at the table by the window and it was really cozy and just a great romantic dinner. The filet mignon was amazing, and very affordable. read more

Great food great people great music! This has been a great addition to the neighborhood. Really appreciate hearing so many languages spoken in one place in big soccer days. Americanos are perfect read more

This cozy, low-lit Williamsburg restaurant serves great Brazilian food. We love the atmosphere, the sandwiches and the affordable prices. Great place to eat out if you're looking for something casual yet tasty, and there's usually no wait. read more

Im usually pretty critical of caipirinhas in NYC since I'm Brazilian. But the caipirinhas are great here. Strong as it should be! Great happy hour, 3 caipirinhas and you'll be walking side to side. Food is not the cheapest but great taste. It's hard to find good "coxinhas" around New York City read more

Beco - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A very cute Brazilian restaurant in a sliver of a space in Williamsburg. On easily one of the most beautiful days yet in 2016, my small group of three descended on Beco for brunch. Looking for something delicious to battle a hangover, it came highly recommended for what ended up being obvious reasons. Being a tiny kitchen, Beco has only a few different items for brunch. There's a steak and eggs option, a couple of egg dishes that you'd expect from a brunch menu, and a famous national brunch dish, Feijoada. It's black bean and smoked meat stew w with rice, sautéed collard greens, orange wedges and farofa. When you add a coffee and a brunch drink, the whole shebang only costs $19.95. A great deal for a totally satisfying brunch experience. With a great soundtrack, nice people, and a small selection of outside seating...it totally exceeded my expectations. They have a pretty well priced happy hour as well with drinks starting at $5. Safe to say I'll be checking that out as well sometime very soon. read more

I've come here for brunch about three or four times. I absolutely love the steak & eggs. The rice is always perfectly cooked which is extremely important to me. The staff is prompt & friendly. read more

Beco is sweet and unassuming; and, at a hop from McCarren Park and a skip from Pete's Candy Store, perfect for a casual and contained-but-hearty meal following pick-up handball (er, maybe?) and prior to band-backed brewskis. Enjoy linguica and chorizo with those oven-pippin' doughy, cheesy, dough-cheese balls; the salads, curries and chutneys are wonderfully fresh. I've both brunched and dined on the steak (brunch arrives with a choice of snappy caipirinhas); steak is good. The feijoada - a thick Brazilian meat stew flanked by DIY shots of ground yucca (-farofa-) and spicy salsa - is a great entree option for newbies. read more

9.26.p.m. Arrived at restaurant. High expectations from the wafting aroma that permeated throughout Richardson Street. 9.32.p.m. No table yet. Sat at bar. Noticed one stove. Restaurant count- 26 people. Started to get worried. Ordered Caipirinha, Sakerinha, & Corona. 9.40.p.m. Table ready. Fellow guests finished the Caipirinha & Sakerinha. I still milked my Corona. They order two Coronas. 9.46.p.m. Ready to order. Pao de Queijo. Salada da Roca. Bauru. Feijoada. Joan d'Arc. Feeling pumped. 10.00.p.m. Sipping on beer. 10.15.p.m. Being Asian and taking pictures. I see waitresses glancing at us. Hopeful food will arrive in less than ten. 10.25.p.m. Sippin'. Minus one. 10.35.p.m. Having conversation with fellow guests about whether to ask waitress about food. Minus one. 10.41.p.m. Waitress asks us if we want more beer. No. 10.46.p.m. Joan d'Arc. Burned at the stake of my stomach. 10.49.p.m. Called my mother. Went outside to hold a hearing stance. 10.51.p.m. Went back inside. Food miraculously appeared. 11.02.p.m. Food good. Not worth an hour's wait. Salad took an hour. Really? Minus one. 11.06.p.m. Waitress promptly brings a bottle of water. 11.25.p.m. Flagged down waitress to pay check. 11.27.p.m. Left stuffy restaurant with a sense of renewal. read more

Don't come here if you're hard of hearing. Do come here if you like LOUD NOISES. Don't come here if you want good service. Do come here if you like waitresses that forget your order and bring out your meal ass backwards. The food is okay, and unfortunately, due to loud noises and confusion, we didn't order the Feijoada which is Brazil's national dish. The eggs benedict was good but I didn't like that my salad had slimy greens and my potato pancake was partially burnt and black. The drinks are strong which is why I gave an extra star. They offer a prix fixe for brunch ($15) and have decent prices but I'd only come back if I was wasted and couldn't distinguish my left from my right...even though I can't distinguish my left from my right when I'm sober. But, you get my point. ***CASH ONLY*** read more

One star is pushing it. I haven't had an awful experience at a restaurant in such a long time so kudos to Beco for breaking my winning streak. I was looking to find a place with outdoor seating b/c I had my dog with me. Thanks to Yelp, I found what sounded like a great brunch spot to try. My group of 3 headed there and found seating fairly quickly despite the brunch rush. There were 3 waitresses working, 2 who appeared nice and had a pleasant demeanor and 1 with an attitude who sauntered back and forth. Lucky for us, we had the latter. I should've known it was going to be a shitty experience when I politely asked for a water dish for my dog and she replied, "Yup, I've been doing it all day." But the food smelled amazing so I sucked it up. She took our orders quickly and while waiting for our food and drinks, had the opportunity to experience the following: 1) Drinks take a while to come to your table. By this time, the place was already emptying out. 2) Never checked on us to see if we needed any refills, granted all we had was 1 bloody mary and the rest, water. I had to purposely place the empty bloody mary at the edge of the table for someone to take a hint but I guess that was still too cryptic for them. 3) Overheard our waitress happily chatting with 2 older men about how annoying Yelp is, that it's for losers and they need to find a real job. However, she does take the time to read them but also gets annoyed at the lengthy reviews and if you have something bad to say, then just get to it. Hope these bullet points work for her. 4) Didn't realize 45 min. passed since we last ordered but as my group contemplated about leaving, our waitress sauntered over and mentioned that she "did a terrible thing to us." She FORGOT to put our order in. She tried to make amends by offering drinks and getting anything we needed while she put the rush order in. I only agreed to wait the "10 minutes" for the food b/c hell, we were there for 45 min. already. 5)We ordered another bloody mary but 5 min. later, I saw the waitress offer a free bloody mary to the woman next to us and mentioned something about it being complimentary since it's one of the last ones left. What happened to ours? I'll never know. We finally decided to leave and my BF was considerate enough to pay for the 1 bloody mary he did drink and mentioned to the waitress that we're leaving. She didn't seem to care at all so yeah....am I ever going back to Beco? HELL NO. I should've read the other reviews about the shitty service so I wouldn't have had to waste about an hour of my life at this place. read more

If you told me that every server working brunch here last weekend was on their very first shift working in a restaurant EVER, I'd believe you. We waited 40 minutes for anything past glasses of water, had to ask to order, then ask repeatedly for our drinks, and then 30 min later, our food. We saw our plates sitting ready in the kitchen window, and watched 3 different people - including our waitress - pick them up, look at the ticket, and then put them back down. Once the food finally arrived - all dishes staggered by 5 minutes - it was good but not amazing. I know I sound snotty, but I've waited tables in NYC for 8 years now. There were numerous open tables in this place; they werent busy enough to excuse this frantic, bewildered and absent level of service. When I leave a 10% tip, you know I am less than impressed. read more

Last night was Dine Out Williamsburg and my friend and I wanted to support victims of Hurricane Sandy by supporting a restaurant that was willing to donate 20% of gross sales. Not every participant in Dine Out Williamsburg was willing to donate that much, but Beco was and we figured - let's check it out. Beco was extremely inviting, with dim lighting and a helpful server who told us to sit anywhere that's free. We took the corner table by the window and was relieved by how warm it was. It was so cold last night! Their menu isn't long, but it was definitely authentic Brazilian. We ordered a pitcher of Guava Caipirinha, which was a steal at $24. It was strong, but super tasty with a nice sweetness from the guava. The pitcher filled up 4 glasses perfectly. Do yourself a favor and just get the pitcher if you're with 2 or more people. Once you taste how good these are, you're going to slap yourself for not just going for it. We decided on the two main entrees that seemed the most exciting: Moqueca and Feijoada. I've eaten plenty of Feijoada since my mom is Portuguese, but this was by far the best I've ever had. First off, the plating was adorable and smart. The feijoada comes in a tin mug on the side, which keeps the food hot while you spoon some onto the main plate they give you. They give you a nice pile of perfectly cooked white rice, a nice portion of sauteed collard greens (so delicious) and two slices of fresh orange (super traditional way to serve this dish). There was also a small metal container of farofa (toasted yucca flour which didn't really rock my world) and some onion relish - which was really tasty and complimented the dish well. The feijoada was so flavorful with chunks of pork (various cuts of it) and soft black beans that just melt in your mouth. It was such a savory dish, perfect on a cold night. I couldn't stop sighing while eating this dish, it was pure heaven! My friend loved the Moqueca - which I have to admit was equally delicious. The shrimp were large and juicy. The sauce was sweet with a hint of spices I couldn't quite place. You can taste a tiny bit of the cilantro, but I'm one of those weird people that HATES cilantro and it didn't bother me at all. So if you're also genetically inclined to hate it, don't worry - this is still a delicious dish. My friend liked her dish so much that she finished THE WHOLE THING. She didn't feel so hot afterwards, but nothing a walk couldn't cure. Beco started to get busy about 9:30pm at night, but we were already half way done eating. So if you go about 7 or so, you shouldn't have an issue getting a table on a Thursday night. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic meal. Every bite was heaven and I can't wait to go back over and over again. The only sad thing is that all the desserts have dairy, which I can't eat. They looked and sounded amazing. Beco just might be my new favorite local spot! read more

I know I know I know guys... it's true the service is a touch slow. But that's the whole point! We're in RIO, we're lounging by the beach. We're in no hurry! Lovely cocktail waitresses will take your order and bring you delicious beverages, while more cute people will mingle, and stop by. THis is a super cute neighborhood spot, off the corner so there's less walk by traffic. Quiet, cozy, a mellower miss favela if you will. Great music, and plan to relax and not be rushed! read more

Quick service and great food, but ultimately unimpressive for brunch if you've ever been to another Brazilian spot, Esperanto in the East Village. Both places have an excellent brunch menu (although to Beco's credit, the menu here is a little bit more interesting); Esperanto's is a full $4 cheaper for the same entree-coffee-drink deal. So it's like -- yeah, great, fun spot, delicious food, but for $14.95 when you know you can get almost an identical brunch vibe for $9.95 over on Avenue C? Something doesn't compute here. read more

Tried this place out for dinner and SO glad I did. The food was phenomenal and the price was even better. The sandwiches were so good, and the apps were the perfect pairing. Definitely try this place out if you're looking for something new! read more

excellent food everytime, everything on the menu is flavourful, great cocktails too. But more than anything this place has a local neighborhood vibe, something that is getting harder and harder to find in this neighborhood. Beco is where it's at!! read more

Nothing is hip about paying top dollar food that can be made in a dorm room on a George Forman Grill. Their kitchen stove and sink is no bigger than a street Halal cart, seriously! I heard so much about this place and was looking forward to trying it out. I know Brazilian food very well, and I can say this spot is mediocre at best. I did have an so-so grilled sandwich (Bauru) that did not remind me of the town or the ones my father-in-law makes. The Caipirinha's were not impressive, but the wait staff attitudes were. I had about 6 people; we left a nice tip but were never thanked or told to come back again. At least at Miss Favela you will get food as good as a local spot in Queens plus live music on Saturday. read more

Fellow Yelpers, It's easy to forget that the reviews you write are being posted in the public space because you're one out of so many other reviewers on the site airing their opinion. That is, until the owner contacts you apologizing for your experience at the restaurant with promises to make good the situation. Daniel, the owner of Beco, was exceptionally gracious in reviewing MY review and addressing the issues at hand. Let me clarify 1) I was informed that the night I went, there was a guest DJ playing that lured in quite a bit of people to the 'bar scene' at the restaurant... impinging on the servers' access to the diners and the quality of dining there. Daniel has said that they will no longer do this to maintain the restaurant atmosphere 2) Dark lighting - not sure how this will be fixed, but it has been addressed as it was hard to see what exactly we were eating 3) Tip: This was the tipping point (har har) in my earlier review as I was more than annoyed with the waitress's reaction to a 10% tip on top of the already included 25% tip to the bill. A 25% tip is apparently not the restaurant's norm and the owner has apologized for this error. While I may not have enjoyed my initial experience at Beco, I certainly appreciate and applaud excellent customer service. Not every bad review will result in conversations with the owners and actionable goals. I'm not always in Willliamsburg but if I am in the area, I will make it a point to stop in at Beco to patron this place again - just not on a Saturday night! read more

Just stopped by again after they reopened. And everything was so good from caipirinha to empanadas! Love this place!

Beco looks like that cool little restaurant that you saw in a movie once. Small, dimly lit space that's cozy and cool. It was happy hour when I went and I ordered a caipirinha. I have to dedicate a few sentences to the caipirinha. Lime and mint (I think) are muddled by hand. No mix is used and you can taste it! I can imagine on a hot summer day, a tangy caipirinha would be delicious! Most everyone there ordered sandwiches but I had the feijoada and my boyfriend had the gnocchi. For the feijoada, you will be served rice, some cuts of meat, orange slices, and farofa but the star of the show is the black bean stew served in a coffee mug. Dump it on the rice and get to work! Super rich and flavorful, it was delicious! Gnocchi was plentiful and served with a killer lamb ragu. I had the eggplant starter as well but it wasn't remarkable. Not worth the $6. Have a caipirinha instead! Stick to the sandwiches and entrees! And caipirinhas! read more