I've been in São Paulo for a month and have already been to this place twice. Great food at a…read morereasonable price. Staff has always been kind and helpful. Generally pleasant vibe and great place to meet up with friends for a casual yet delicious meal.

Housed in a charming network of ramshackle buildings which make up the shopping-cum-restaurant…read morecomplex, O Velhão, you'll find a number of options for an out of-town lunch here, just a stone's throw from the beautiful Serra da Cantareira urban forest. Shuffle round the shops before hitting the bountiful buffet at As Véia.

For a day when you have some time on your hands to trek out to the top of the Cantareira mountain…read morerange at the northern edge of São Paulo, Velhão is a nice little place for an outing. The food is decent, but nothing special. At least the beer is ice cold (they're kept in bathtubs filled with ice). The place also has a few little shops to snoop around before or after you eat. Overall, it wasn't too bad, but the trip is rather long for a place that isn't out of the ordinary.