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Brasitas

4.0 (234 reviews)
ModerateLatin American, Bars
Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Plantains and yummy salsa
Krissy F.

Wow! Amazing meal all-around. The purpose of our dinner was former colleagues getting together to catch up, so there was seven of us. From the start, the plantains and their proprietary salsa, which of course we had to order more of because we gobbled it all down so fast. This jumpstarted our meal. Then of course we needed to add guacamole. Love that there's minced, finally chopped red onion on top of or to the side of the guacamole with a plantain in the center! The presentation was amazing. Next up the empanadas. Delish. Oh, and the sauce that it came with, not sure what it was but it was so tasty! It was the perfect compliment for the variety of empanadas. There was chicken and beef. Not too spicy or overbearing. And the portion of the empanadas was just enough so that you had a tasting. Then we moved on to our main meal. We all had different but I had the Black Angus Skirt Steak... see the photo. Wow.... Again, presentation. Each bite I savored. Cooked to perfection. The plate even came with the yummy empanada sauce! Looking around the platter, I had no doubt this meal was one to remember. And it did not disappoint. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant!

Bistec Al Caballo
Jeff C.

Another outstanding dinner at Brasitas, highlighted by Salmon a la Plancha and Camerones Al Ajillo - both flavorful and cooked to perfection. The service is top notch. Great spot for a casual meal.

Short ribs
Robin H.

Starting with the plantain chips and salsa and guacamole we thought everything was delicious...including my margarita! I had the branzino, yum. Others had the short ribs which are out of this world, marinated for over 24 hours...chicken curry also a hit,, and the duck. Service was great, and very boppy but not too loud ambience. Five stars!

VERY DISAPPOINTING: I ordered the Ensalada de Kale which is labeled vegan on the menu. I also told the waiter I wanted it vegan. It came out with cheese on it. I sent it back and they brought me a salad that was half the size of the original and missing most of the ingredients listed. It is the only vegan item on the menu besides salsa and guacamole. Their menu specifically lists V as vegetarian and VE as vegan and this salad has a VE. If a restaurant goes through the steps to differentiate vegetarian, vegan and gluten free on a menu, you'd like to think they mean it. This is a warning for anyone else who might dine there, so they triple check and ask for it to be vegan (I only double checked). Additionally, nowhere in the listed ingredients for the salad does it mention cheese. The other salads do.

Plantains and salsa - SO GOOD!
Kat M.

DUDE...went here again tonight and ignore everything on the menu. Just order Bistec a Caballo. It's insanely rare my steak comes as I actually order it, so normally I order 1 below. I don't know what magical chef magician was in the kitchen but not only was my steak cooked to perfection, this whole plate as so good I had to keep myself from licking the plate! Order this now. No, get in your car now and go get those. Absolute perfection. No, I didn't take a picture. I devoted the whole thing instead. YUM!

Fried Banana with ice cream
Ana C.

The star of the show was the crab stuffed pork chop! This was on the special's menu. I've never even heard of such a dish so we had to try it. This was the best chuleta (pork chop) I've ever had. It was cooked perfectly and the presentation is top notch. I felt like I was on a Caribbean island somewhere. Ceviche is nice and fresh. Tostones con pollo were very tasty. The dessert was delicious. This meal exceeded my expectations. Quick service. Friendly staff. 10 out of 10.

Plantain chips and Pico de Gallo
Simran K.

Here's what we ordered: Classic Margarita (4/5) Pisco Sour (4/5) Chicken Arepas (4.5/5) Ceviche (3.5/5) Salmon and Rice entree (4/5) Plantain Chips with Pico de Gallo (4.5/5) Sweet Plantains (3/5) Tres Leches (4/5) Brasitas had great indoor seating, fabulous service, their cocktails were incredible and the food was fresh. Loved my time there :)

Plantain chips and Pico de gallo

My dining partner and I stopped here for dinner on a recommendedation on our way to Stamford for for a show. All I can say is they had me at curry! This Latin place has great atmosphere and excellent staff. When seated you begin with plantain chips and salsa, clearly homemade! The pollo curry caribeno (chicken with curry) is absolutely amazing! Served with sweet plantains, black beans and yellow jasmine rice, the chicken was complimented by raisins and celery in a coconut curry sauce. Absolutely delicious! A little lnown gem! Highly recommend!

My dish which was the Bistec con ceballo.
Willie W.

My wife and I decided to visit Brasitas in Norwalk, CT over the weekend (8/8/2020) for the first time. Wow ! We were definitely impressed with the Brasitas restaurant. Upon walking in we really liked the layout of seating both in/outside and yes the salsa music was outstanding. We liked the cleanliness; we liked the attentiveness of the staff, cocktails were superb and the food was A-MA-ZING !!! Our waiter was Victor who also made our experience even better. We highly recommended eatery. Will we go back again? 1000% yes !!

Arroz con Pollo
Joe B.

I enjoyed Brasitas for lunch during a business meeting, and did quite enjoy it. We started with complimentary plantain chips with a really well-seasoned salsa. The chips were crunchy and almost melted in my mouth, and the salsa had just the right amount of acid, but not from lime, from vinegar, which was unexpected but still worked quite well. For lunch, I enjoyed the arroz con pollo, and what better place to get this than somewhere that makes it authentic. I could tell the ingredients were fresh and it was made with love. On top it had a fresh coleslaw, and it had peas inside. It was a nice experience, well seasoned, hot, and overall worth it!

Arroz con Pollo
Rachel M.

Absolutely delicious! Went for their lunch special which is 3 courses for $20, plus a $5 glass of sangria - you can't beat that. Service was great, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food.

Jody S.

I've been to both Brasitas locations. The food and drinks are consistent and tasty. In the Norwalk location it's located in a small shopping center and although the sign is large it can possibly but missed. There are some outside tables on the walkway in front of the restaurant if you are in the mood for outside seating. Upon entering the restaurant you'll notice the low lighting, the bar on the right and seating tables on the left. I believe they have a private room towards the back for private events as well. Each time I've gone which I believe was a Sunday each time, there were usually a lot of seating options since it may be a slower day. The food! Delicious! As you sit you are served with plantain chips and salsa. There is a charge for the second serving of chips and salsa. The chips are nice and crispy and the salsa is perfect! Then the food, my go to is the red snapper and I substitute my salad for sweet plantains. I'm never disappointed in that dish! The last time I went I didn't have desserts because I was stuffed but, this place is a great restaurant experience!

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Great plantain chips , super crispy ,better than any other chips at other restaurants n great sauce n nice services .

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Great food, drinks and service. Wort every penny. Highly recommend. Short ribs of beef...Yum!

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Our new favorite place. Everything is delicious and their staff super gracious. Dream about their flan! Can't wait to go back.

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The food and drinks are great! The service is good. I would recommend this place for dinner!

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