This week we were able to get into Tulsa and have lunch at Doctor Kustom. Thursday is the Picanha Sandwich day, and the line starts forming around 10:30am. My husband and I initially joined a line at the front, but a kind worker came and told us all that the line actually begins in the back as they open the back door for customers ordering. So, we all walked around and waited patiently until the doors opened at 11am. We were about number 10 in line and were able to order their famous sandwich before it sold out! The Picanha sandwich is probably one of the best sandwiches we've ever had! It comes with steak fries, which were also very tasty! It's perfect to share because the portions are plentiful and it's very filling. We also ordered one of the chicken pastels to share. Everything was wonderful! If you haven't tried this place out, I highly recommend trying it out! read more

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I've been dying to try Doctor Kustom after the Yelp top 100 came out in 2025. I finally dropped in for a Friday lunch. Since I wasn't there on a Thursday to try the famous sandwich, I got a chicken pastel. It was a pretty short wait and it was fried fresh and delicious. I had corn and jalapeños added to mine. I should have added all of the add ins available. The filling is creamy and good. The interior of the building is beautiful bright and airy. Next time, I'm getting a Thursday sandwich. And my only complaint is the tiny chimichurri sauce that comes with it. I definitely should have ordered more because it's delicious! I could have used another couple because the Pastel is big! You can definitely share it. But I love how creative and authentic the vibes are. Doctor Kustom himself was there when I was there, and he's so nice. Congrats to him on the incredible awards. read more

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I see why the chef was a James Beard award finalist. Doctor Kustom is a Brazilian kitchen inside Tulsa's Mother Road Market. I ordered the Chef Pastel with ground beef, onions, jalapeños, boiled egg, green olives, and cheese. It was killer to begin with, then you add the house-made chimichurri... The crust is perfect: crispy and flaky. The fillings were great. You could taste everything without anything being out of balance. It's seriously one of the best things I've had in a long time. If you're ever near Tulsa, you need to try this. read more

Doctor Kustom - Chef Pastel - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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As a Brazilian who used to eat pastel on a regular basis at the weekly farmers market near my house, I can safely say this is one of the best I've ever had. It may seem a little pricey for what it is, but they pack it with filling and it is absolutely scrumptious. We tried the chicken and the heart of palm, and both were amazing. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Doctor Kustom - Chicken pastel - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Everyone ravess about their Thursday sandwich which is delicious but for me it's all about the Chicken Pastel. I dream about that thing. Nice, family owned restaurant which is locally famous. Don't hesitate to try it b read more

I went in after hearing about the steak sandwich. When seeing it was $36 on the board I was annoyed, but figured it must be a hero/sub sized sandwich and must be as excellent as advertised. Well it's not. It was a good sandwich, not a great sandwich, and it's the size of a large burger bun. It comes with a side of fries and they suggest the garlic aioli for dipping for an extra $1 bc you haven't paid enough yet. That said, the fries and dip were more worth it than the sandwich. For context, I moved to Tulsa from NYC where steak sandwiches like this were around $25. read more

I had the Thursday Special the Picanha Sandwich . I'm not sure what is special about a $36 sandwich, yes $36!!! The problem with the sandwich was it was too hard to eat. 12 oz of steak on a small ciabatta bun. If they would spread the meat out on a hoagie bun then cut into two it would be more functional to eat and split with someone. The flavors were good and the fries were perfect, but....just a mess to eat. read more

Nobody puts Doctor Kustom in the corner. Well... except for Mother Road Market. That's where you'll find Dr. K. Sandwiched between Pure Food + Juice and Metropolis Cheesesteaks. I finally made it a priority to escape from the office and experience the Picanha sandwich. And I'm so glad I did. I placed my order at 11:10 am. Only one person in line ahead of me but I could see the kitchen was working on several to go orders. Mine would take about :30 minutes. No big deal. I wasn't in a hurry and I actually prefer waiting for a fresh quality product instead of rushing thru the mass-produced heat 'n eat food you get at most places. The Picanha came a perfect medium rare on a nicely toasted bun. I asked for the fries instead of the fried polenta. These were hot, crispy, and nicely seasoned. Sandwich and fries were $24.00. And of course a cold Guaraná (Google is your friend) to quench my thirst. $ 3.50. OMG! I now understand why these guys are killing it! The sandwich was a hot juicy flavor bomb. Soooo good. "Transcendent" is maybe a bit much but definitely worth coming back again to try some of the other items on the menu. read more

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I came to MRM to try Doctor Kustom. When I arrived the kitchen was closed and all they had left was desserts. Of the limited options, the chocolate eruption looked the best. It was chocolatey but also very sweet. It was good, but definitely nothing spectacular. To finish that thing, the whole time I had to think of that stolen cheesecake on Friends from Little Mama's Bakery in Chicago, IL. I was not able to try their food so I can't really rate it fairly. But based on the dessert, I would have given it 3 stars. read more

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Review based purely on the cake - I'd give it a 3.9. There was nothing bad about it, I enjoyed it! I just don't know if it is good enough to purchase again. I definitely want to come back and try their main food items! read more

Doctor Kustom - Chocolate Cake - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

The owners are Brazilian and cook authentic food. Guarana "Antarctica" is the best brand and hard to find in the States. These drink made my night and enjoying every drink. read more

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Top 10 Best Place in Tulsa period. The food is always on point. Pastel is perfect. The steak fries are savory. Clean atmosphere. Route 66 gem. And best of all the family is always friendly. read more

Service was terrible. We drove 30 mins to try their famous steak sandwich. We walked in and stood at the register for 10 mins, while the staff completed ignored us. Another customer came in after us from the street side of the business and they were told they needed to go to the other side of the counter where we were standing. When the get they round the counter the staff ask them for their order (a steak sandwich). Fine no big deal. Then the staff run around again for another 5 mins, before even acknowledging us. Finally I order the $36 steak sandwich. "Sorry sir we don't anymore available". We walked out. I understand running short on supply, but some common courtesy would go along way. read more

My favorite restaurant in MRM! Authentic Brazilian food! The chicken/cheese and the plain cheese pastels are my go-to, and they are both offered on the menu all the time. But the stars of the show are definitely the picanha sandwich, the picanha cheese bites and the picanha steak pastel. ALL THINGS PICANHA! Unfortunately, these items are not on the menu every day (assuming they're more labor intensive?), but you can follow on social media to see when they are available. Usually Thursday, Friday and Saturday are good days to keep an eye out. Previously a local food truck, Doctor Kustom is family-owned and family-run by genuinely kind, caring people who want to share their heritage through their cuisine. Highly recommend! read more

Doctor Kustom - Picanha Sandwich with Fried Polenta - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

I am obsessed with Doc Kustom and ALWAYS get a pastel when I am there. The portions are perfect and always on point. They are usually pretty quick with the food and are kind. Their stand is inside Mother Road Market so, there is usually plenty of seating and clean. read more

Wow... $36 for a steak sandwich. Ok was good, yes. Was it a $36 kinda good. No it was not. I understand food cost, cost to pay employees, cost to lease a space etc. I just can't get my mind around the fact that it's $36 bucks just for the sandwich which does includes either french fries or yucca fries. It's a rather large portion. Arrived 30 minutes prior to opening as I heard that these Thursday sandwiches go quick and by 11 when they open the line can be long. Just a few of us in line by opening time. Place did fill up quick and most did order the special. Would I hurry back to order again, probably not. I think it's a one and done kinda place for me at least. If you can justify the $36 splurge, by all means do it. read more

Doctor Kustom - Thursday special Picanha which includes fries. - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Doctor Kustom provides a taste of Brazil through a curated menu that changes daily. Its owner, Alex Figueria, was a semifinalist for Best Chef Southwest 2024 by the James Beard Foundation. Doctor Kustom is a food stall at Mother Road Market in the Tulsa Market District along historic Route 66. Mother Road Market is a community space, where guests can shop & enjoy diverse food & retail concepts under one roof. In addition to nearly two dozen food stalls is Kitchen 66, Tulsa's kickstart kitchen + food incubator, which features a rotation of food entrepreneurs. Mother Road Market is situated in an industrial warehouse-type building leading into a bright & colorful food hall. The food court is clean w/ ample seating space both inside the hall & in its covered patio. Doctor Kustom Thursday's menu features the Picanha Sandwich. Customer service was solid. The staff was welcoming & fielded questions regarding the menu. There was a 30-minute wait for food, and I appreciate the staff informing me of the wait prior to paying for my meal. Believe me, it was worth the wait. I ordered the Picanha Sandwich w/ Fried Polenta, Passionfruit Mousse, & a Guaraná Antarctica. I generally steer away from polenta, but I am now a fan of fried polenta. The polenta had a nice balance between the exterior crispiness & the interior creaminess. The finely grated parmesan cheese on top made it hard for me to stop eating. The steak was prepared a perfect medium rare & was tender & juicy. Every ingredient had a purpose, from the creamy, spread to the greens to the generous amount of Havarti to the Ciabatta bun. I would have waited double the time to savor this meal. I enjoyed the passion fruit mousse. It was creamy & just sweet enough with a nice tartness. I would have preferred my mouse seedless, but that is solely a personal preference. The Guaraná Antarctica reminds me of a tart berry-flavored ginger ale. I would happily come back on a Thursday for the Picanha Sandwich or anyday to try a pastel. Doctor Kustom also hosts a Chef's Table on Tuesday evenings - but plan to book well in advance as they are booked for 2024. If I had another few days in Tulsa, I would properly visit the other stalls, including the offerings @ Kitchen 66. read more

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My third time eating here and always delicious! Today I got the special pastel thst has hard boiled egg slices, jalapeños, green olives, cheese, and ground beef. It is so good and big enough to share or eat half and have for another meal. I crave this even after I leave. It's that good. And of course you have to get a guarana to wash it down! read more

Doctor Kustom - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

This is a permanent stall in the Mother Road food hall. The hall is a cool renovated warehouse on Route 66(aka the Mother Road). Doctor Custom was the best of the bunch in my book The focus of Doctor Custom is Brazilian Street Food. The main event is called a Pastel. This is a meat or cheese pocket in fried dough. The dough is similar to the old fried version of McDonalds Pies. Careful, contents will be hot, and delicious! It was great. Lots of filling options and we had a couple. Both were great. Preferred the beef to to sausage personally. Service was friendly but it's a order at the counter place. Alcohol is available at the adjacent bar. read more

Doctor Kustom - The Pastel - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

The food is amazing, great service from a great family. You have to check out their new location on the corner.

Such amazingly nice people with a ridiculously delicious menu. The passion fruit mouse is the best desert I have ever had, no joke. My wife and I split the Calabresa Pastel, garlic fries with a side of their chimichurri. Everything was so good. Love the design style of their new location. I hope they do really well, they deserve it. read more

Tried this place after seeing it on Facebook. Nice ambience for lunch. The food was very good. The menu changes slightly weekly. We will go back again. read more

Brazilian food at its best! Steak sandwiches, various ingredient-filled pastries (Pastel) and the recently launched fantastic reservation-only Doctor Kustom Chef's Table Dinner. 2 outstanding chefs in Alex and Gi who know how to prepare consistently delicious food and provide top notch service. read more

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Went for a Yelp event and ordered extra. The pastels are HUGE and one could easily be split between two people. I loved the Coxinhas! I would order a double of these next time. The pastels can be customized and we were asked if we wanted jalapenos and olives on our calabrese sausage one. The service was very friendly. We got our food to go and it was delivered to our table. I would visit again! read more

Doctor Kustom - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oh my, Doctor! Give me all the beef options here! If I'm at MRM through the week, there's a good chance I'll get a beef pastel- a lightly fried pie with a thin crispy crust and cheesy goodness, right here. IF and that's a big if, I'm here early enough on a Thursday, I will splurge for the picanha sandwich. It's is 8oz of delicious beef with some baby lettuce and melted cheese in between ciabatta bread. I easily get 2, sometimes 3 meals out of it. If I want something liter, they make great açaí bowls. They will make it vegan if you want them to swap the condensed milk for agave. The people are friendly and my child loves watching them make the food, as they have an open, clear view of the whole kitchen from the ordering counter. read more

A friend recommended the Thursday picanha sandwich as "one of the best sandwiches you'll ever eat." I'd concur. Steak is incredibly tender. Comes with side chimichurri trust I poured on the sandwich. The polenta fries are my side of choice but the show stopper is the sandwich. The guy only makes about 60 per day, made to order. So get there early, and expect a little bit of a wait. Thursdays only! read more

Doctor Kustom - Sandwich and fries - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Tried them when they first visited the MRM at the pop-up kitchen...had the Picanha sandwich then and it was incredible...juicy savory steak cooked to order (strongly suggest medium rare) then sliced and stacked on a ciabatta bun with cheese and OMG it was incredible....hands down the best steak sandwich I have ever had...served with a stack of plantain fries with shaved Parmisian cheese...and we've been back since they opened a regular spot a couple of times for the same edible ecstasy. It offered only on Thursday at this time so mark your calendars and try this out!! They have lots of other offerings as well. We had and shared the Açaí bowl, and it was a refreshing treat to finish our meal. Absolutely delicious! read more

Doctor Kustom - And on Thursdays.... - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Doctor Kustom- Tulsa, OK; Brazilian Picanha Sandwich Note about the ratings: Scores are out of 60 with a standard deviations of +/- 10 points. 51-60: Superior 41-50: Excellent: Doctor Kustom 54 +5 for sandwich! 31-40: Above Average (Very Good) 21-30: Average (good). 0-20: Below Average. There is a fine line between arrogance and confidence. When a chef tells me that they make the best sandwich they have ever had, that is a bold statement. I am not a sandwich aficionado. One of the best sandwiches I have ever had was at Whippers in Augusta, Maine. We have all heard of the legendary Picanha sandwich created by the one and only, James Beard Nominated Chef Alexandre Figueria of Doctor Kustom. We all know that it is provided on Thursdays and sold out within hours. This sandwich, this myth has eluded my mouth, until now. With an empty stomach and a salivating mouth, we shall see if this sandwich lives up to the proverbial hype as the penultimate sandwich. Looking at the sandwich, it is visually stunning. Mounds of mouth-watering, perfectly cooked to a medium-rare beef rest between fresh-made ciabatta bread with melted cheese adorning the top. This sandwich is inviting, alluring, sexy. Upon biting into the sandwich, my taste buds were instantly stimulated with an intense rich beef flavor that is so juicy it is truly incredible. While biting, you cannot help but slip into heaven. The flavor is incredible. The intense juicy beef gives way to delicate middle notes of a unique seasoning, with gorgeous perfect endnotes of beefy char. This flavor profile is unique and incredible. The ciabatta bread is the perfect vessel to contain the juicy heavenly interior that yearns for one's mouth. Your taste buds are slammed with incredible bouts of beef and refreshing Brazilian seasoning. The only disappointing part of the bite is when it is over. Your mouth literally suffers from withdrawal. Chef Figueria has provided a special chimichurri sauce to pour over parts of the sandwich. This sauce, in of itself, is incredible. It is light, crisp, and refreshing. It adds another dimension of flavor to each bite. I do not have a good photo of the sandwich. Not one that will do it justice. I shamelessly stole the one from Doctor Kustom's page. This singular sandwich is truly a work of culinary genius and lives up to the claim that it is the best sandwich that Chef Figueria has ever had. It truly is impressive and without fault on every level. The simplicity, executed to perfection, shows why Chef Figueria is a treasure to Tulsa and the United States. Well done, good sir, well done. Final score: 54 (+5 from original score for the sandwich) read more

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was a Brazilian that not legit ... say is Brazilian and just sell pastel overpriced, I don't understand.... jajaja I go looking for Brazilian food and just have guarana and pastel and the prices are crazy and place enpty. read more

Unique fried pocket food I'd never had before. I ordered the special with beef, Jalapenos and cheese with boiled egg. Large portion and absolutely delicious. Def would eat it again! read more

My brother works here as the Sous Chef and has been raving about the steak so we made it a point while visiting from Orlando to make this a stop on Thursday and get the special. Holy smokes Batman I can honestly say it was the best steak sandwich I've had in years hands down. The steak was cooked perfectly and that toasted bun wow. Everything was amazing let me tell ya. Chefs a super nice guy and I believe that his wife works here as well. This is a must try for everyone read more

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Pros: My husband and I really like the coxinha. That filling is so satisfying. The beef pastel is a meat pie that can be customized! I didn't know that the first time I went there. The first time I went, it came with olives (yuck). The next time, they were able to do it without the olives and added jalapenos. Cons: I was sad when I realized the Picanha sandwich and yuca fries were no longer on the menu? Delicious sandwich. I loved the flavors and quality of the Picanha. Please bring it back. read more

I love pastry, and it's difficult to find savory pastry in the Tulsa area. I am so glad to learn about coxinha and pastels. Coxinha is a great appetizer. It was like eating chicken salad that's covered with a crispy outer layer. We like both the chicken and beef pastel. You can ask to add jalapeños, onions and even an egg to your pastel. I really enjoyed the sweet and tangy passion fruit mousse too. We will try to drop by on a Thursday to try their picanha sandwich. The beef looks so good. read more

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I'm not sure if I missed something it was a pretty good sandwich, and I'm so happy it is considered for a James Beard award. Freshly made fine ingredients, but when push comes to shove, it's still just a fancy hot pocket. I think I ordered wrong it was nothing like the other pick I've seen of a plate with sides, etc. I will definitely try again. read more

Doctor Kustom - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Yum! Calabrese Patel was very good! And the passion fruit dessert was phenomenal!! A great change of pace for t-town! read more

Unreal, really great sandwich and a picanha sandwich that's only cooked on Thursday!! Best in town!!

Order ahead if your in a hurry. But delish beef pastel almost like meat pie in pizza pocket crust. Add jalapeños for some spice. We had the chicken balls also!!! They were the best. So filling and creamy chicken filling. We will be back to enjoy again! A taste of Brazil and the drink in green can is like cherry water spritzer read more

Doctor Kustom - Beef pastel - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Doctor Kustom- located inside the mother road market place was a unique and great experience. Doctor Kustom is a taste of Brazil! I ended up ordering the picanha sandwich. This sandwich was piled high with cook to order steak which I ordered medium rare. The sandwich was a toasted ciabatta bun with tons of steak topped with cheese, arugula, a spicy and roasted pepper relish and a white sauce that is absolutely incredible. The dish came with a side of plantain fries topped with Parmesan cheese! I would totally suggest checking out this sandwich. Although a little pricy for the the sandwich, fries, and a drink at $18.00, I was really impressed the overall sandwich and presentation. read more

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This spot in Mother Road Market is so amazing. It is like high-quality pizza pockets that have the best puff pastry encased with homemade cream cheese and other flavorful fillings. Truly amazing - go try it soon! read more

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I might be a fan of Brazil... I've been four times now!! Plus I married a native Brazilian!! So it's super exciting to have an authentic Brazilian cafe here in Tulsa!! I love the chicken pastel, especially when I add the grilled onions! And FYI... take out works really well too... as you can see, I'm eating in my car today!! #RealtorLife Skip the drive through burger, go support this family business! You'll thank me later. read more

Doctor Kustom - Chicken pastel - Brazilian Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma