Last time I was in Sao Paulo, the first meal I had was a lunch at La Central, which is located on…read morethe ground floor of a landmark building in downtown Sao Paulo named Copan. The restaurant is in a corner of the building and it isn't very easy to find - it's not visible from the street. The safest way to find this place is to ask someone where it is :-) We began our meal with their fresh corn soup. It's quite good - garnished with fresh watercress and very creamy. We followed that with the sliced sirloin tacos. These don't resemble fast-food variety tacos at all; they're quite delicately seasoned and totally delicious. My friend had the fresh pasta. It was stuffed with corn, and served with a spinach sauce and creamy zucchini - a creative and completely delicious dish! Our cocktails weren't all that wonderful, but they were strong and arrived quickly; next time, I think I'll stick to beer, which is my usual preference with Mexican food anyway :-) The service was efficient and quick, and the ambiance was trendy and casual. All in all, our lunch experience was exceptional, and I heartily recommend La Central to anyone who happens to be in downtown Sao Paulo and loves good Mexican food.

I didn't start off hating this place, but it didn't take long. I knew it was not going to be "real"…read moreMexican food, but it wasn't really food at all tiny portions of bland food. Expensive. Amateurish indifferent staff the hibiscus juice was a tiny glass costing us a dollar per gulp. And then there was this on the menu

On Augusta, you'll find Taqueria La Sabrosa, which is a Mexican-themed fast-food restaurant. As…read moreI've never spent any time in Mexico, I can't tell you just how authentic their Mexican food is, but I can say from personal experience that their food is pretty good. They have a straightforward and interesting way to explain how to their food is ordered. As you enter, there's a huge sign that gives step-by-step instructions - a nice touch. The wall menu lists appetizers, burritos tacos, and several other items, all served on plates (not Taco-Bell style). We had four different dishes, and they were all very good. This is food that should be eaten with your hands, so beware: Taqueria La Sabrosa doesn't provide knives and forks. Some people might find this strange, but it works for me :-) If you'd like a libation with your meal, they have bottled beer, Heineken on tap, and various tequila drinks. The staff is very friendly and informal; they're always happy to explain the dishes on the menu.

¡Holly guacamole! Food quality is good, tiny tacos, mostly corn tortillas, meat to tortilla ratio…read moreis great, but considering that it's 1 sometimes 2 tiny taco per serving costs around R$ 20 it's just crazy! What did I eat? 1 serving of taco de carne adobada: 2 tiny tacos de carne adobada with some pineapples, all pastor style. 1 cheese enchilada: the size of a small corn tortilla in the US but even smaller, with some cheese and topped with guac. 1 agua de tamarindo. Spent almost R$ 40 and left hungry! Plus, parking around that hood is hard to find. Parking $30 + lunch $40, $70 total, it's far and beyond civilization but next time I crave Mexican food, I will have to drive. Coming back here to La Sabrosa? Probably not...

Top Mexican restaurant in Jardins! The food is amazing, very young atmosphere and top service :).read more

If you want a delicious tex mexi meal si señor is the place to go. I suggest starting with the…read morenachos as an appetizer then fish tacos that never disappoint and washing it down with a mojito or a refreshing frozen margarita! The decor is really cool and you instantly get the tex mex feel. Only suggestion I would have is to give the guachemole some more zing!

You had me at guacamole. And then you had me again at being open at 3 am. They have a lot of…read moreoptions and the burritos were very tasty. A bit more expensive than I would have liked, but it was exactly what I wanted at that time on a Friday night.

A hole in the wall burrito joint on Rua Augusta. My GF and I decided to give it a shot on Sunday…read more The menu has a handful of specialty burritos, which have some weird combinations. I went with a burrito with carne, guac, beans and some other bits. My GF had a chicken burrito. We ordered 2 large burritos, 2 bottles of water and a order of chips and guac and total came to around R$ 45. There was nothing special about the burritos, but it was edible and had some of the flavors I was craving. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place unless you are dying for Mexican food.

A hole-in-the-wall bar in the middle of the burgeoning Augusta area nightlife, I tried Exquisito…read morejust to pop in and have a drink or two. While I didn't try anything from the food menu, the mojito and margarita I ordered were both well-made. The Latin America-themed decoration makes for conversation while shooting the breeze between sips. My impression is that it's more the kind of place to include in an itinerary of barhopping, as opposed to a place to hang out all evening. In any case, I can't complain much.

One of the best spots to be in Sao Paulo for drinks and quick delicious savory food, beyond…read moreexcellent night out for meeting up with friends. Vest caipirinha in town

It's right across the street from my school and the place is known for their large variety of beer,…read moreso some classmates of mine decided to check it out. I was really impressed with the selection. I was shocked to see that they actually have XX Lager! It is the first time i've seen it anywhere outside of the U.S. west coast in a non-Mexican establishment. Brazilian beers are reasonably priced but holy cow, there were some expensive beers on the menu, imports of course! I can't say much about the food... They have a buffet, and my friends seemed to like it, nothing too special, however. I will probably go back again, specially if I am craving a XX lager with a lime in it. Cheers!