Arriving in Sao Paolo late in the evening, my boyfriend and I had no idea where to go for a quick bite and a drink. Staying at an AirBnb in Pinheiros, our host directed us just a few blocks away to a central part of the neighborhood with tons of options. So less than 5 mins later we stumble into a glorious sign reading, "MEATS". Sold! Though I can read Portuguese I did appreciate that the menu was available in English as well. In fact, this American inspired eatery was like a business that had been plucked from Portland, Oregon and placed in central Sao Paolo. From the decor to the drink and food menu, everything had an air of American comfort food to it, with a slight Brazilian spin. Instead of just chicken nuggets they had fried chicken hearts! And instead of serving meat well done, it was cooked on the rare side. Very rare. But that was what made the burger fantastic. I know a lot of people are worried about rare meats but having been in Brazil for the previous two weeks and traveled around to various cities and states, I noticed this was a bit of a trend in all of the restaurants I visited. If you haven't had rare beef, you're missing out because Brazilian beef is among the best in the world. To cook it too thoroughly is to kill the flavor. So we dove face first into the burger we shared and enjoyed it thoroughly. The cocktail list was pretty standard and my cocktail bartender boyfriend loved his Negroni. I opted for a whiskey sour and it was pretty decent. We did notice that the drinks were a little pricier than we'd expected, but when the bartender poured a whopping 3 ounces of liquor into the drinks it suddenly all made sense. Leaving will our tummies full and our brains a little foggy from the booze, this was a great first date spot for us on our recent trip to Sao Paolo. Definitely get those chicken hearts! read more

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The prices are good and the fries and drinks are great, but I have found an issue with the burgers. We asked for our burgers to be cooked Medium and they came out RAW. They were just seared on the outside. I like bloody burgers, but these were not cooked at all. We asked that they be put back on the grill and they said they do not recook, but that they would grill us new burgers. We got the new burgers a few minutes later and they really were not cooked much more. Not sure what the issue is about being able to cook Medium burgers. read more

Very cool place and in a very nice, charming neighbourhood (Pinheiros). I had a BLT hamburger and the meat was excellent, but the bread/bun was for me too dry (they fry it on the pan) and the whole burger consequently too thick so the experience of eating it is a little messy (sauce dripping all over the place, if you eat it with your hands, which is how a hamburger should be eaten). Maybe the "chef's choice" hamburgers are a bit more impressive? The good thing is that the prices are not so outrageous (25-30 reais). read more

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I was expecting great things when I arrived here. The fries were good and I had no issues with the service but it's all about the Burger baby!!! And I was disappointed ;( I ordered the Hooligan. It had a strong, over powering mustard sauce. My nose was on fire with every bite! I Like mustard but this was too much and I didn't enjoy it. My 2 friends said there burgers were just ok. I think you can get a better burger without the inflated price somewhere else. read more

Best burger in São Paulo! The regular cheeseburger is awesome on its own. You don't need any of the fancy stuff. Only thing missing is a better beer selection. read more

I'm an American (from Pittsburgh) and I can affirm that Meats is extremely authentic. Great, reasonably priced (especially for São Paulo standards) burgers with some fantastic ingredients. Free filtered water to boot and you've got yourself a fine establishment! Highly recommended! read more

Meats has a funky vibe - and a sense of soul that many of SP's formulaic American diner replicas seem so short of. With soft-lighting, its name writ large in naked bulbs behind the bar, a decent wine menu and a selection of cocktails, Meats clearly aspires to restaurant rather than casual diner status. The burgers are fat, juicy and pink on the inside, just as they should be, with prices starting at R$19 (not including side orders). Gourmet combinations include the 'zucchini', a beef burger with goat's cheese, courgette, bacon and mint sauce, or the 'hooligan' with cheese, bacon and horseradish mayo. The fries, a tasty mix of regular and sweet potato chips - were perfectly crispy, as were the delightfully sweet thick onion rings, fried with panko breadcrumbs. Less good were the chicken hot wings - nice and spicy, but greasy rather than sticky. The steak tartare, served with a slice of crispy Guinness bread and a slice of olive-oil bread, plus coin-shaped fries, came artfully presented on a wooden board, but lacked a depth of seasoning. Are these the best burgers in the city? They might be: Yep, one of the best. read more

One of the bests burgers in town and the atmosphere is very cool and laid back. They have classic dishes but also offer original entrées. Service is good and prices are fair! read more

Good food,love the chicken wings there yummy,burger was nice also,but the staff could be more friendly and try to smile at least once

Disappointed with Meats. The service was sloppy and unfriendly. We were give the wrong order after a long wait. Overpriced for what it is. We won't be going back there read more