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.

Wow. I literally had to do a little dance when I bit into the flank steak, bacon wrapped chicken,…read moresirloin, filet mignon, and chicken drum. Juicy and delicious, and fresh off the grill. The servers were so nice and courteous. AND THE CHEESE BREAD...is absolutely dangerous hahaha I could eat 5 of them, but don't want to get full off it. The best part (aside from food obviously), is it used to be an old train station! The commuter rail is right next to it. It's so cool! Love it. Such a cool vibe and feel - great ambiance. Will be back!

This is such a cute place set inside of an old train station. Love the decor and wood work. Food…read moreis great never ending meat coming by! Drinks were great desserts were delish. Service was fantastic they even asked if there was a specific meat we preferred.

Great food and excellent service! Nickolas was our server and did a wonderful job taking care of…read moreour large party. The portion sizes were very generous, and the draft beer was cold and refreshing. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend this place!

"There's one thing I'm certain of Return, I will, to old…read moreBrazil" (Frank Sinatra) I've been to a few Brazilian steakhouses over the years, but I'm not really sure I've ever been to a full-blown real deal Brazilian restaurant before we had lunch at Boteco do Manolo yesterday. I say "real deal Brazilian" because the restaurant chain has 12 locations in Brazil, concentrated in Rio de Janeiro shopping centers. The Framingham location is one of the seven located in the U.S. Our server was a young man from Brazil, and since it was our first visit, he spent a lot of time going through their large menu. The restaurant serves family style portions (which are quite large), regular sized portions, appetizers, meat/chicken/seafood entrees, pasta and rice dishes, and a lunch menu. We both went to the lunch menu and ordered a special at $19.90 each. I went with the Peixe Grelhado (Grilled Mahi-Mahi Filet in a caper-butter sauce) served with a mountain of mixed vegetables, white rice and black beans. Seriously, that was a lot of food and much too much for a lunch, so half of it sits in my refrigerator as we speak. There were bottles of olive oil, olive oil with hot peppers, and Tabasco on the table, plus packets of mayonnaise. Those hot peppers nestled in the oil caught my eye, so I cautiously sprinkled some on my plate, and I was glad I was so cautious because it was damned hot (but yummy). My wife ordered the Frango Com Salada (Grilled Chicken Breast with salad) served with white rice, pico de gallo, and black beans. After we ordered, Alex came back to our table and said the lettuce intended for the salad didn't pass his inspection, so he offered us a different side order. We ordered French Fries instead. My fish and my wife's chicken were excellent. They were good-sized portions that were well seasoned and well cooked. My rice and beans were very good and that big pile of vegetables really went well with that volcanic pepper oil. Club soda was a very reasonable $2, so our big lunch ran $42 before tip with plenty of leftovers. If you're ever in the mood to enjoy, or try Brazilian food, travel to Framingham if you can't make it to Rio de Janeiro!

We don't come to this area often, but from what I understand, it's a popular spot for Brazilian…read morefood, so we decided to give this buffet-style restaurant a try. They had a hot food station and a separate meat station, with pricing based on whether your plate consisted mostly of sides or meat. I believe if your plate was mostly sides or mixed it was around $14 per pound, with a higher price for plates consisting mostly of meat. There was no all-you-can-eat option, which I found a little surprising. I think offering that would be a great addition to the menu. The hot food selection was decent overall, but some of the items weren't as warm as they should have been, especially considering they were sitting on a heated buffet station. The food tasted good, but I wish it had been served hotter. For the meat, I tried the tri-tip and top sirloin. Both were okay, but neither really stood out. They could have used a little more seasoning and flavor. They weren't bad by any means, but I've definitely had better. Pricing was reasonable, though. A standard-sized plate came to around $19, which I don't consider expensive for this type of meal. They also had some desserts that looked tempting, although I didn't get a chance to try any. Overall, it was an okay experience. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really wowed me either. If I lived in the area, I might give it another try, but since I don't visit often, I probably wouldn't make a special trip back. There's some potential here, but a few improvements to the food temperature and flavor could make a difference.

The meat was good, although some of it was a little too salty for my taste. There was a good…read morevariety of options at the buffet, but unfortunately, the food on the buffet was cold. The restaurant itself was easy to access, with plenty of parking and lots of seating, which made it convenient. Overall, there were some good things about the experience, but the temperature of the food definitely took away from it.

First timer here. I was helped through the process. Would…read moreyou like the all you can eat buffet for $19.90 or the by the pound option. Since I don't have a big appetite I choose the 1lb option for $11.90. The serving stations were well cared for. Everything was neat and clean. Hot food was hot, salad bar was chilled. Quiet ambiance at lunch. Lots of large screens showing sports or music videos. FYI: I couldn't finish my 1lb. I enjoyed my plate of chicken cutlet with a creamy sauce, steak bbq, roasted vegetables and penne pasta. I enjoyed my glass of Pinot Grigio

I stumbled into this place by accident for lunch and after seeing what took place, I googled it. 27…read morepages of health code violations including dead rodents and cockroaches. Framingham is turning into a Third World country.

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.

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..

After self-imposed isolation, I went to the Brazillian Steak Grill Restaurant to bring some food to…read morea friend's birthday party. I could have ordered the menu dishes but took my choices straight from the grill, which they are also set up for now, along with inside and outside dining. The Garlic and Pepper sirloin steak was juicy and delicious. The Beef ribs melted in my mouth. The Crispy Pork was fantastic. The Fish stew reminded me of eating in seaside towns in Spain and Portugal. The Flan for dessert was a taste of heaven on earth. You will not be disappointed!

Two stars goes to the staff being pleasant and courteous. However, the name reasonably encompass a…read moresteakhouse representing the country of Brazil. The buffet needs to be changed and adjusted to reflect a more diverse selection of authentic Brazilian dishes. The main dining area needs to be outfitted with more of a Brazilian theme so it doesn't feel like you're sitting in a high school cafeteria, The identity of this restaurant must be a clear and present picture to the guest. The quality of the meat regarding temperature and seasoning was average. This restaurant has not been around for a very long time so I will give this one another chance down the road. Parking was average but the prices doesn't reflect the quality of food you would expect from a restaurant that claims that it's a Brazilian steakhouse. They have world class Brazilian restaurants in Worcester, MA.

Best place for breakfast me and my husband always go here. The young lady that works mornings is…read moreamazing. I'm sorry I don't know her name but thank you for being so sweet .

We love this place!!! Super cute cafe in Framingham (in a real neighborhood instead of on Rt. 9,…read morewhich makes it super homey!). It's a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or a quick coffee and snack. They have a lot of Brazilian food; the pão de queijos are amazing!! They have great açaí bowls as well, and there's an assortment of Brazilian candies by the register as well which is so fun. The employees are always super sweet and service is fast. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

Top tier mall food!…read more We were surprised by how good it was. We got the plate which was $21 for rice, beans, plantains, pasta salad, pineapple, and the too sirloin steak. They gave us a generous amount of steak but keep in mind that we asked for medium but it was given to us well done (which I like anyway).

Thumbs down. The menu (at least in English) isn't clear. The person in line before me was charged…read moreextra for some reason he didn't understand - so he left. I asked for a side of something - thinking it was $1.99 (per the menu), but was charged almost $6 (and no one could explain why), so I left. Inside of 5 minutes, you lost two customers (and wasted the food) due to unclear pricing.