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    Conga - Casa das Bifanas

    4.4 (65 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Burgers
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    CONGA - CASA DAS BIFANAS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Phoebe L.

    A popular bifanas spot in the heart of downtown Porto. We were told the owners at Conga claim to have invented the dish--can't say for sure if that's true, but the bifanas were incredibly tasty and only €3-4! The buns were soft and perfectly soaked in the sauce. It's a busy place, so expect a wait, but if you don't mind standing, grab a spot at the bar or get it to go. They were so delicious, I ran over and grabbed 3 more to go before catching our train on the last day.

    Andy L.

    I stopped by Conga in Porto for a couple of meals. In terms of food, I tried their Bifani (regular and with cheese) - Regular: 9.5/10: Juicy, crunchy slices of pork with really food flavour and spice level. Affordable so definitely a value item - With cheese: 9/10: The cheese overwhelmed the original spice a bit...

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    Craig G.

    Ohhhh Dayam! If there is a better bite anywhere I have not n had it. Delectable, delicious, delightful, d...??? Ok it's damn good! Portuguese slider? Succulent slice pork roast swimming in all that spicy beer onions garlic etc.. I'd swim in that caldron and die happy! So B slap me if I decide to do to mciddies or BK. This is Portuguese fast food on steroids. Quick fast service, ample clean upstairs seating area. And cold super bock. If that's my last meal on earth I'd die a blissfully happy hombre!

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    Ryan M.

    This place was recommended on many videos. They were not wrong the Bifanas here are made of thinly shaved pork which sits in a slightly spicy broth. So the pork has a little kick to it and the bread soakes up some of the sauce so it's best to eat it fresh. The meat is soft and tender and has a nice flavor the bread is soft and flavorful from the sauce but has a nice texture so eat them asap. There's 2 lines one on the left for eating in which they'll sit you in the back or the line to the left you can get for take away or I believe you can just eat th eat there at the bar. The sandwiches go very well with a beer. Service was quick and efficient. A bifana and a small beer will run you around 5€ I'm told the caldo verde (green soup) is also good. It's a potato soup with thinly sliced collard greens or some kind of green leafy vegetable. On of my top places to eat in Porto

    BEST bifana in Portugal! I know people say that a lot but seriously, out of the 4 places we tried bifana sandwiches, this one held the #1 spot. There was a long line but we were so lucky to be able to walk straight in on a food tour. The meat was so juicy and tender. The bread was dense enough to stand up to the sauce but not too crunchy and melted really nicely around the pork for the perfect bite. We found this bifana to be more flavorful and way less dry compared to others we tasted. After they load the bun with slow cooked pork, they dip the whole sandwich into the gravy and that was the perfect touch. Highly recommend!

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    Joe P.

    What a great decision to come for lunch! The bifana's are all that. The service is fast and this multi floor establishment is well organized. I enjoyed a nice SuperBock lager to wash it down.

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    The bifana is a messy delicious delight. Shaved pork on a roll dipped in a pepper sauce, you almost need a fork and knife! You can order and eat at the counter downstairs or go upstairs and sit at a table. If you are just grabbing a sandwich and beer I would recommend eating at the counter...you can make quick work of the sandwich. Satisfying without being overly filling. Just around the corner from Mercado do Bolhão.

    Mel T.

    From the outside looking in, it doesn't seem like much and looks small. However, once you go inside, there's actually an extra floor with an additional dining area. My family (party of 6) were on our own mini food crawl and trying some restaurants in the area. We came in on a Monday at around 5:30 and it wasn't too busy (I imagine the Portugues probably eat later, like many other European countries). We ordered one bifana with cheese and one without. I thought it was just okay. I liked the meat, which was tender but the cheese wasn't it. Maybe it's because it wasn't melty enough. The bread was also a bit too soggy. But the Super Bock stout I tried was good and a nice complement to the sammie. There's another bifana place kind of closeby which I prefer but if you're in the area, need a quick bite, it's convenient to just grab one from the counter downstairs.

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    Rob L.

    Tasty, fast, and cheap. #TakeMyMoney If a USA franchise Conga Bifanas chain starts, I'm in for a seed round. Visited based on the recommendation of our tour guide. Conga is a Porto institution after 40+years of service. It's worth the visit to understand why. Don't hesitate at the bustling and dive/pub vibe on the front, nor the line to get in. It's three stories of grinding on great, simple food. The bifanas are sliced pork, soaked in a mildly spicy soup, in a white bun, and with some cheese if you opt. Doesn't blow you away on appearance, but kiss-your-sweetheart its yummers. Since it was cold and rainy, we also had the Caldo Verde (sp?), which is a soup with potatoes, collard greens, and one piece of sausage. The crew is close-knit and hustling on the service-- one looks like Mr. Bean's brother. Everyone but us was also drinking Super Bock, which is apparently the top beer in Portugal. Another plus: $22 for the full meal for two. I'd be so fat if one was close by.

    I forgot to take a pic...but FYI they are quite messy!!
    Kelly O.

    I hesitated coming in bc this place was giving off fast food vibes...but we did anyway bc I wanted to try a Bifana. I got the traditional one with cheese. It was very flavorful and not at all spicy (thankfully). I don't think I would come back, I like more quaint restaurants. But the food came out fast, super hot, and it was good. Maybe it is a fast food type of place? I didn't check. Not to mention their prices are very nice too!

    Deano G.

    Just go. This place is the pork version of the Italian beef without any peppers or onions, but with a little kick. Super delicious pork Santo that will leave you coming back for me.

    Pork sauce where sandwiches are dipped
    Heather M.

    We visited Conga on a food tour of Porto. This restaurant is really worth your visit. It can seem a little daunting as you approach. Many locals stop at Conga for a quick lunch. There are two lines - a takeout line and a line for those who would like a table. There is also a ton of seating upstairs that you can't see from the entry. It's a busy and rather loud restaurant filled with the bustle of working folks grabbing a quick bite. Our server was wonderful! A "bifana" is a pork sandwich closely resembling an American barbecue sandwich. But, the flavor is VERY different and delicious. Bifanas are like Portuguese fast food. The sandwiches are dipped in a delicious sauce. We enjoyed ours with a Super Bock. We would DEFINITELY go again. So yummy!

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    Great Bifanas and a very good price. Would definitely eat here again. I'd recommend it.

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    The Bifana sandwiches are exceptional. The ambiance is pretty basic but the food is worth the visit.

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    Tasty. Quick and inexpensive. The bifana sandwich should take over America. Locals and tourists were all over this place.

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    Best bifana sandwiches in Porto! Don't forget the olives. Order with or without cheese. You won't be disappointed.

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    Pretty good bifana sandwich, get a Super Bock and fries with it too (comes out to about 5 eur).

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    A bifana and a small beer will run you around 5€ I'm told the caldo verde (green soup) is also good.

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