Absolutely amazing! Food was delicious!! Authentic!! Mignon capitury was soooo good! Podium was excellent!! Service was very friendly! No wait! Came for early diner on weeknight. Will resin comeback when in town again! read more

Health department shut them down this month: Live small flying insects were observed, including 12 in the dish area and 2 on the cookline. Admin complaint. * Rodent activity was observed, with 25 rodent droppings found under the dishwasher. Admin complaint. read more

Delicious family style meal! Service was amazing and they took the time to explain your kids how to use all the different sauces and spices.

Hocca is great... by far the best mortadela sandwich in the US. They have great "Pastel" as well and some of their sides and dishes are Brazilian traditions that are very well made in the US, despite the lack of all ingredients, etc. we highly recommend this place!! read more

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Best caipirinhas I've had in Orlando! Definitely recommend! Many food options, but the shrimp pastel is my favorite. Server was very attentive, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for lunch or dinner after shopping at the Florida Mall. read more

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Wish I would have been here before! From the moment we got there the staff was nothing but great. The servers were very attentive and constantly were walking around making sure we had everything we wanted and needed. From order to the plate hit the table was ok considering that we ordered steak. We ordered a Mr picanha with a side of rice, beans, fries, fried yuca and fried egg. The steak was seasoned and cook perfectly. The way it came out it kept all the juice contained. It was serried covered in onion and with garlic pieces. We definitely cleaned that plate out even the garlic was grilled to perfection. The rice was good just needed some salt but that is just our preference. We did order a kids chicken plate and that I felt was a bit of waste. It was very small and price was not worth it looked like not even half a chicken breast cut up. It was served in a plastic plate that looked like it came from IKEA with previous cut marks on it. Not ideal for preventing plastic on food. We enjoyed the Brazilian lemonade a lot and even got more than one. The place his really high roof and it is not that big. Making the noice echo a lot maybe some sound mat's would do it good. Was very loud and my chair was touching the person behind me. Very cramped. To me that was the lost of star. Well that and the horrible kids plate. read more

Great service! At the end of the meal, Chef Gabriel even came over to check in. However, the food was lacking. Codfish pastels- delicious and piping hot! I wish there were no olives, but these were good Fried pork- PASS! Way overcooked and little meat. My jaws hurt from chewing on these. Picanha- overcooked (I ordered medium and got well done) and a bit under seasoned Rice and beans- the best part of the meal in my opinion A nicer option for a meal after a shopping day at the mall, but the food wasn't great on this day. read more

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Fantastic Brazilian food restaurant, the shrimp pastel and the codfish fritters are phenomenal! The drinks are also very tasty and well served. read more

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Dine in | Lunch | $30-50 This hidden treasure is a must go if you are looking for good Brazilian food. Friendly staff amazing menu... their mojito you can't go wrong with that . read more

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The delectable picanha, with its remarkable texture and flavor, has made it a repeat customer favorite of ours. read more

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It's a nice restaurant. The environment is nice, inside of the Florida mall. Sometimes the sound is really loud, and people start talking louder, is really annoying, you cannot have a relaxed time. Drinks are ok, nothing wow. Empanadas (pastéis) are really good, expensive, but good. Picanha and the sides is a good dish to share for two. Staff are friendly. read more

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We decided to try this place on a whim; we wanted burgers and the reviews of the restaurant claimed they were great. We drove well out of our way to try this place out - on Google there are 4.7 stars with over a thousand reviews? Sounded great. When we arrived - on a Saturday night, there was hardly anyone else in the whole restaurant. Not a great sign, but maybe just a slow night. The lights were on full blast - very cool white fluorescents, which made it feel more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. I think the lights bothered us more than anything else, aesthetically. Not much going on in there either in terms of ambiance. We checked the reviews again and noticed that all the decent ones had been a few weeks or months ago, many were years old. Uh oh. We ordered burgers and empanadas; the empanadas came out quickly, were very hot and fairly good. The burgers, however....oh boy. Stay away. The consistency was very heavy; I felt like I was eating a tightly compacted meatball more than an actual burger. The meat blend they were using is picanha, which I've had before, and it was not like this. It was oozing with cheese and sauce, which was its only saving grace. At a price point of nearly $18, I felt immediate regret. Having to drown out the taste of a very mediocre burger with sauce is not what you want when you pay EIGHTEEN DOLLARS. You know when you try to take home leftover fries and reheat them? That's what the fries we were given tasted like. They were dry, stale, not at all hot or fresh, and had very clearly been microwaved. It actually grossed me out to think about what else we might have been served. My advice would be to check out one of the other spots in the area. A dinner for two, with one app and two entrees that costs $70 should actually be mostly edible. read more

I just ate way more food than any human should, I basically just asked them to give me everything that is traditional Brazilian that they recommend. No one can say that I'm not a champ after that meal. From the adult drinks to the apps to the meal to the dessert. Everything was excellent. And the service was top notch as well. Even the yuca dust, which I assumed would be weird and tasteless was amazing. So much flavor. Huge props. Fixed what was a crappy day of travel to that point. read more

Cool Brazilian food ! Finger food and others . Best Pastel and coxinhas in town . Little pricier . Parking lot easy to access from the mall . I would like to try the feijoada !! read more

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When they brought out this MONSTER OF A BURGER I knew they were not playing around!! This thing was stacked high!! THE HB CHALLENGE Comes with 2 grilled homemade burguer, melted cheese, onion ring wrapped in bacon, lettucce, tomato, caramelized onions, homemade mayo, and another onion ring wrapped in bacon, stacked high with more onions rings on the top!! Do you think you can take down this Burger read more

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Tonight gave a 3 stars because we had much more oil than usually. Would give 3.5 but not possible. The atmosphere it's nice and employees awesome, maybe was just today, as the left time everything was amazing. Will return for sure read more

EPIC dishes at Hocca! Connected to the Florida Mall-- this Brazilian restaurant serves you up some of Brazil's most notable food & drinks, made to leave a lasting impression. FAMOUS Empandas/Pastels the size of your head & LEGENDARY bolinho de bacalhau/codfish croquette. read more

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A fun new find at Florida Mall! They were luckily open during the week of Dorian, and we were happy to have a place to sit and enjoy. We were greeted right away by the hostess and given a seat along the far left wall. They have a large open space and you can see the whole restaurant from any seat. Our server came over shortly after we were seated and took our drink choices. The sangria was HUGE - pictured. I found it odd that they had spaghetti on the menu, but boy was I happy to have ordered it. The portion sizes are huge and very filling. The sauce on the pasta was perfect and the noodles were cooked to a light al dente. They have an extensive menu with a ton of options sure to please just about anyone. Overall: A+ A great new sit down restaurant at the Florida Mall. I'd call it Brazilian fusion. Try the Sangria! read more

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Great Brazilian food and friendly service. We had the cod and shrimp pasteis and parmigiana filet. Everything excellent

Here we are again ... at Hocca Orlando. This is definitely one of our favorite places in town, and we always come here whenever we visit Orlando. We love everything here... their place with tables inside and outside, their decoration style, but specially their food. Their "pastéis" are simply the best in Florida and everyone should try them .. we always have at least a couple of them whenever we come here. We've had the pleasure of taking to Horacio (business owner) a couple of times and he is a very nice person. Always seeking for feedback to improve their service even more. Keep it up Horacio !!! read more

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Man, did this place get loud and crowded. It was nice and quiet when we arrived. My M-I-L can't hear well in the best of conditions and we might have chosen another place had we known what to expect. But we were excited to try a new place and my S-I-L was hell-bent for leather once she saw the huge burger ad just outside the mall entrance. We split the House Salad with grilled shrimp and enjoyed it with some blue cheese dressing (upon our request). The server (very friendly and helpful) was keen on us trying a traditional Brazilian dish called Mr. Picanha. Sorry, but I forgot to take a photo. Really a lot of meat medallions in a big circle on the plate. Would be good for keto diet fans, but my pieces were kinda gristly. I preferred the carb-y sides but Mike and Marsha seemed to enjoy the steak pieces. Sides we chose were beans, rice, fries and onion rings. The beans and white rice were both very nice and straightforward. The fries and onion rings were well battered and seasoned. Beer batter perhaps. I do recommend the Pastel Gateau dessert with chocolate filling and ice cream. Very nice and not too sweet or too filling. We split it among the 4 of us and it was just enough. Next time, we'll go at an off time and actually try the burgers. read more

Hocca - Orlando - 3 of us split the House Salad with Shrimp as an appetizer. Very good shrimp and interesting ingredients. - Sandwiches Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The wait staff was friendly. But, the food was much too expensive for what we got. Also, my meal came-out a full 10 minutes before my wife's meal. So, we ended-up awkwardly splitting my meal and then awkwardly splitting hers. Finally, my wife ordered the 'PORTO / GOMES DE SÁ CODFISH (Shredded codfish in Gomes de Sa style) which was a very small portion for $34 (plus a ludicrously large portion of white rice) that was so salty, we both winced at the first bite. One important final note. There is literally no vegetables on the menu except for onions mixed with some orders and salads. I'm saddened actually, because the location is convenient and the place is bright and inviting. But, I don't think it's worth going to again. read more

Tried the Picanha it was fantastic, great spot, even better Brazilian food! Nice atmosphere, the TVs were on showing a football game.

Located near the dinning pavilion of Florida Mall this chic Brazilian full service restaurant is serving up delicious food and drinks! They have booths and tables, we immediately grabbed a booth and ordered some drinks. They are known for their signature caipirinha so we had to have one! A mix of cachaca, vodka, and sake. You can get either lime, mixed berry, or other fruity flavors. For a started we had the yucca fries, which were crisp but not greasy! They have this orange creamy hot sauce. Tastes amazing, but small small dips because it is SPICY! Their world famous pastel/empanadas were my favorite! They have so many options all filled with such flavor! I enjoyed the Latino, Mexican style seasoned beef, lightly spiced, with chopped onion. The cheese was also delicious, stuffed with an excellent portion of cheesy goodness! The 1952/ the iconic is a crowd pleasure for sure! Secret family recipe items are always so good! The 1952 is filled with shredded cod - and all of their fish items were so fresh and perfectly seasoned! They also have some great sandwiches! The 1943 pork sandwich was amazing! The pork shank was seasoned and roasted perfectly. Served on a roll with melted provolone and old fashioned sauce. You could also get salads, pastas, full entrees like paella, burgers and so much more! read more

It's not a cheat day; it's a cheat lifestyle. Originated in São Paulo, Brazil, Hocca Bar brings its 70+ years of Brazilian tradition to Orlando. The restaurant is inviting, clean, and personalized. Their tables, chairs, and overall decor is the same as you would find in one of the Hocca Bars in Brazil. They have their own brand of Cachaça (Brazilian Rum) and hot sauce, and the ambiance exudes pride in the Hocca brand and Brazilian heritage, down to their bilingual staff and the oversized pictures on the wall of the owner's parents proudly standing in front of their first location. Their menu includes everything you would find at any other Hocca Bar, with the addition of burgers to cater to the American culture. We started off with their Bolinho de Bacalhau (codfish fritters). You will find these pretty much everywhere in Brazil, but Hocca Bar has a secret family recipe that is really tasty. It was even better dipped in their hot sauce... yum. We also tried 3 of their mini pastéis (empanadas): chicken, cheese, and shrimp. Their dough comes straight from Brazil for full authenticity. Our favorite pastél was the shrimp. They fill the dough with shrimp and cheese, and they fry it to perfection. It was crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Every bite made us want to dance. Simply delicious. We also tried 2 of their mini sandwiches: Picanha Steak and Mortadella. Like their pastél dough, they also import their bread, and this little extra touch makes their sandwiches worth trying. Brazilians take their bread very seriously, and you'll find a bakery in almost every corner in Brazil. I (Aline) can attest to this, since I'm from there. As a bread connoisseur, I can say that the bread was great, but I can't give a fair review of their sandwiches because they contained mustard, which I really dislike. Next time I go there, I'll order the sandwiches again, but with mayonnaise instead. Hocca also offers typical dishes that you'll find inalmost any Brazilian restaurant. We ordered the Mr. Picanha, which serves 2, and it was accompanied by Sautéed onions and garlic, rice, black beans, farofa (flavored yucca flour), and Brazilian vinaigrette. The steak was cooked perfectly, and it was super juicy. The sides were also good, but we both thought that the entire dish lacked a little salt. But that's an easy fix. Regardless, we would definitely order this dish again. For dessert, Ashley had their homemade churros, which were served hot and slathered in doce de leite (caramel). It was a large portion, so she took the rest for the people athome who were slobbering over our Instagram story. I'm allergic to cinnamon, so there was plenty left for them. Everyone loved the churros. They said it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they loved the decadent sauce. Keep in mind that Hocca is also a bar, so don't leave without trying one of their caipirinhas. They have the Original lime caipirinha and some signature ones, as well. The drinks are made to order, and they don't cut corners with syrups. They mash the sugar with the fruits, just like they do in Brazil... yum. Chef Horácio is doing a great job, and we can't wait to try Hocca Bar again. If you're not in the mood for a hot meal, stop in for happy hour to get one of their specialty drinks and world famous pastéis. You won't be disappointed. Don't just EATTHRUUS, eat at Hocca Orlando. Follow us on Instagram for more great eats. #EatThruUs read more

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We were looking forward to the experience but was not very impressed. I lived 12 years in Uruguay and have traveled numerous times to Brazil. Dishes were very inconsistent, some very salty and some had no flavor at all. Service was ok, the lady forgot a couple of orders and mixed up the right temperature for the steak and on top of everything put in a 20% tip for her self in the bill. NOT Cool. I normally don't write reviews but this time I think the reviews in this restaurant is not accurate at all. Maybe reviews are from friends... who knows. I saw many reviews about how good the empanadas were and the truth is that they are below average, very dry and salty. If you are looking for a good Brazilian food experience Hocca is not the place. read more

I stopped in after a long day to check Hocca because I was craving some Brazilian bites. My friends and I decided to try all three caipirinhas and my favorite was the passion fruit one. It was a little hard to decide which was my favorite so I'm surprised I picked one. Be careful, they're strong. Pro tip, ask for a spoon to eat the fruit. Next, we tried some pastels - codfish, cheese, and beef. The cheese and beef pastels were my favorite! It's so convenient to eat too that I'd have some each morning on the way to work. They'll come with a side of thin fries, which is so unique! I love them. Makes you feel like you're eating less so be careful! We were in a sandwich mood today so we picked the 1933 traditional mortadella and Hocca cheese brisket. The brisket one was my favorite because I love brisket, but the other one was also full of flavors. Both were packed with meat so no complaints there. For dessert, we had the Vulcano, which is a tower of brownies and ice cream. We looked away for too long because my friend's daughter scarfed it all down! Imagine the energy that produced. The other dessert we had was an apple pastel, which is similar to an apple and caramel strudel. You can't go wrong with that either. The next time I stop in, I'll have the picanha - MY FAV! read more

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The food here is amazingggggggg, although is Brazilian good it reminded me a lot of Colombian food (weird right). The price is on the higher end but it's definitely worth it for the quality and taste of the food. The service is very friendly, and the food does not take a long time to come to the table. It is located outside the florida mall, so the parking can be a bit annoying but like i said definitely worth it read more

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Found this place occasionally when I was shopping in Florida Mall and decided to give it a chance(was definitely a good idea)! My server Natasha was on point and she explained me a whole menu, because I wasn't that familiar with Brazilian food! She's recommended drink called Caipirinha, which tasted super good! Food was good as well, but only one think I didn't like was poor choice of sauces for a food! For some reason I can't eat any food without sauces, so having a bigger choice of sauces would be really nice! Overall, amazing service and friendly atmosphere for everyone who wants to try a Brazilian food and drinks!!!!! read more

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I love the cocktails of this restaurant more than anything, they make amazing fruit caipirinhas (like a Brazilian version of a Cuban mojito) and sangrias. Their massive sandwiches and empanadas are not only delicious but good value for the price; portions are very generous here. If you are wanting to try their empanadas (Brazilians call them pastel), I have probably tried them all and here is my ranking: 1. Pizza pastel 2. Shrimp pastel 3. Ground beef pastel 4. Chicken and cheese pastel 5. Cod pastel 6. Palmito pastel This place is a perfect break after some shopping! read more

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Holy portion sizes! Let me just start by saying that the prices on the menu are fair.. I guarantee you will have some for dinner, lunch the next day, and then some. It's an authentic Brazilian sit-down eatery, with actual locations in Brazil. The restaurant itself is quite cozy and homey-feeling. They offer everything from salads to steaks, and the famous Brazilian pastéis (think of them as the empanada of Brazil, or samosa of India, but much different in my opinion). Now, if you've been living in Orlando for as long as I have, you've noticed the influx of Brazilian tourists. Not only is this good for the Orlando and Floridian economy, but it brings them Brazilian restaurants (keep 'em coming!) I tried their salmon and steak, and while I did finish the salmon (which was a bit dry, still delicious) -- OH MAH GOODNESS, did I have steak for days! There's a lot that you can choose from, but make sure you try Brazil's national cocktail, aka the caipirinha. I opted for the non-alcoholic version, which was still delicious! Now, this is located right near the dining pavilion of the Florida Mall on the outer area so it's quite visible from parking. Give it a try some time if you'd like! read more

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Hocca was a delicious restaurant that gave us the taste of Brazil!! Our waiter Gabriel was super attentive, and we really enjoyed his company. The food was absolutely delicious, and and the service received was absolutely phenomenal. My family will be back to try the other options on the menu!!! Thanks again Gabriel and thanks again Hocca!!!! read more

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The major claim to fame for Hocca is found in their slogan, "O famoso é aqui" Which means: THE FAMOUS IS HERE. "The famous" references The Mortadella Sandwich aptly named "Belíssima", stacked four inches thick with multiple layers of cheese, savory mortadella meat, dried tomato sauce preserved in olive oil and topped with oregano. This blend is then shoved into an Italian loaf and cut in half. The Original is a great way to get into the sandwich culture at Hocca as you get four sampler sandwiches with fries. Sandwiches include the classic Mortadella, Pork Ham, American Ribs and a Dried Beef Sandwich. Mr. Picanah features the classic grilled Brazilian fillet picanha in olive oil, garlic, grilled onions and peppers. This was served with a side of yucca fries and grilled vegetables and was amazing. The portion, as it states on the menu is big enough for 2 pessoas, or 2 people. The Calabresa is on the Starters to Share section of the menu and is huge iron skillet full of Grilled Italian Sausage topped with garlic, onions and vinaigrette served with warm bread. The sandwich that started it all at Hocca bar in Brazil... The Mortadella Sandwich aptly named "Belíssima", stacked four inches thick with multiple layers of cheese, savory mortadella meat, dried tomato sauce preserved in olive oil and topped with oregano that is simply outstanding. Pastel Dolce & Banana is four mini fried pastels stuffed with fresh bananas, topped with dulce de leche, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and served with vanilla ice cream and is a must have dessert at Hocca. The Fogosa is a signature Caipirinha with mango, passion fruit, tabasco and pink pepper. Hocca has a variety of handcrafted cocktails, sangrias, beers and wine available on the menu. Chef Horácio Gabriel and his team have done an excellent job of bringing the passion and fun of the Hocca brand to Orlando and to the United States. The sandwiches, the drinks, and atmosphere here is fun and inviting, and the food is outstsanding. read more

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Delicious drinks and Brazilian food! I loved their pastels and sandwiches. They have very large portions as well! Their fries are cut thin, but flat, I loved the crispness! read more

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Great food, good service, awesome experience! If you're craving Brazilian food this place is definitely for you! read more

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Calabresa estava cru! Eles tem que fritar mais. E os pastéis vem com muito queijo. Muito ruim

This Restaurant is amazing! The service has surpassed any other restaurant I have ever been to! We were seated immediately and treated like royalty! The servers are so polite and go above and beyond for everyone!! The food is so fresh and taste wonderful! The presentation is Immaculate!!! We will be back tomorrow and in the future for sure!!! read more

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Very very good Brazilian food! The picanha was so moot and seasoned perfectly. The sangria was huge!!!! The staff is super nice! This is a great place to eat especially if you are on a keto diet since they have a bunch of steak options and healthy sides! Don't get new ring, they have tons of non keto food but this was good for my mother and I as we were looking for low carb options! read more

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The food here is absolute delicious. Good portion sizes and very efficient service. Good variety of menu choices so everyone in your party should be able to find something to order. I Highly recommend checking Hocca out. read more

Come hungry!! We had a great meal here tonight. We ordered the Pasties and filet catupiry. Both were really great. The filet is for two people and could easily feed 3. The steak was cooked perfectly and the cheese had a great flavor and wasn't overpowering. Leonardo was our server and he was so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful as we selected our order. I would definitely recommended you trying the place. I don't think you will regret it. read more

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