Excellent food, drinks and service. The music and dancing are a nice touch. Can't wait for covid to end so i can go back! Try their shrimp and rice dish! read more

Awsome fun place- good crowd on weekends and really good drinks and food. Btw the music is great too. Only dreabacks- place is packed on weekends and there is poor ventilation inside + it's cash only read more

*bar review only* I've had my eye on Miss Favela for a while and I've been meaning to try the food, so when a friend suggested we meet there for pre-dinner drinks I was excited to check out the scene. Cool vibe, good music, great bartender, and a packed house - that was the vibe on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I can't imagine how packed it would be if the weather was nicer (or if it was later). I heard that the brunch crowd had just cleared out and I was happy to have some bar space to catch up with a friend. The house white wine, Vinho Verde, a generous pour, was just what the doctor ordered. Although I didn't get a chance to try the food, I'd gladly come back to this spot again. read more

Cash only and terrible service. Food is ok but it took forever to get our order and it is overpriced. read more

Went here in the early afternoon on a Wednesday. It was totally empty and I have no idea why. I dined outside on a beautiful day and got the Vegetariano. I cannot praise this dish enough. It was incredibly flavorful and had wonderful variety between the egg, the fried banana and the roasted vegetables. Every bite of this dish was an absolute treat. I loved it. If I lived here, I would absolutely be a regular here. The cook was very attentive and checked on us a couple times (admittedly this may not necessarily happen if it were more busy, but it was still very nice). I highly recommend this place. Best meal I have had in a while. read more

Miss Favela - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Too much attitude and terrible service. Can't have a good time at this place. Serves are always being complicated in regards to sitting. You can only sit if you are ordering food. No drinks and appetizer . Bar too small if you come with a party of 5plus. I do not recommend this place . read more

Very live spot on the weekend! Can't walk sideways which suggests of the popularity. We celebrated baby brothers bday here and had a blast! For a large party during a very busy packed time, service was outstanding and drinks were strong! Plates of food were ginormous. I had leftovers for next day. read more

My boyfriend and i had a hot date night here and had a wonderful timeee! We got a pitcher of their signature drink and the meat plate for 2 by the time we left we were full and drunk! Awesome atmosphere and or server was awesome! Will definitely be returning. read more

Miss Favela - Calamari - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Don't ever go to this place for food, they service is the worst I have ever come across to, the waitress was rude the whole entire time, to not only every single person in our table but also the table next to us, I was shocked to see how they deal with customers there and if you ask to speak with the manager they will tell you to get up and leave. You can't share plates, it is mandatory that you spend a certain amount of money per person and the food you order and expect is not always what you are looking for. I really wish I had looked on their reviews before going there because the amount of bad reviews are unbelievable. Miss favela is a fun place, to grab drinks and dance only, and that is if they allow you to do that lol Good luck if you plan on going there, make sure to expect some surprises! Never again. read more

Miss favela has been on our list for a while, people have always raved about the live music and dancing here, we checked the schedule and saw that they have a live samba band on Saturdays at 2pm. We made a reservation online for 1:30 and when we got there we were greeted by the hostess and sat right away. Our server was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed with a pleasant smile and attitude. The menu is huge, there's everything from salads, appetizers to full entrees, the drink menu is huge as well, many different flavors of caipirinhas, beer, wine, etc. We ordered traditional, kiwi and mango caipirinhas, all were strong and tasty. As far as food, we started with the corn appetizer, which is similar to Mexican street corn, we thought they were the perfect appetizer, well seasoned but not salty, for entrees my fiancé has the chicken milenesa and I got the shredded beef sautéed with collard greens and rice and beans, all the food was good, we enjoyed everything, make sure you ask for the hot sauce but just know that it's no joke, it's really spicy but very flavorful, the band started playing just before 2:30, the music was really good, one thing to note is that even before the band went on the music was already very loud, so don't come here if you want a quiet experience, having been to Brazil when I entered the restaurant I did feel like I was back there, my fiancé can vouch for this place having an authentic feel, once the music started the place got packed but luckily for us we were already done, so we stayed for a little while but then left, the reason this place loses a star is because of the cash only thing in the year 2019! It's crazy that they don't accept cards, I did my research and did have plenty of cash on me but I was a little annoyed by that, overall it's a nice spot, I would come back to hear some other kinds of live music as well. read more

The worst restaurant I have ever been in Brooklyn. The hostess was really rude and they did not let us seat if we did not spend "enough" money read more

Vixe!!..Maybe they're not reading the English reviews...soooo. O restaurante é ruim e o serviço pessimo!! A comida ficou salgada...salgada demais..Não comestível!!! Poor service, SUPER SALTY food! Eu sou sambista tambem, mas, O volume da música tá alto demais! Pelo amor de deus, its a small restaurant not a danceclub! Eu tive que gritar para a pessoa ao meu lado...TOO LOUD for conversation..screaming at person next to me and still couldnt hear. CASH ONLY?!?! Who carries several hundred $$ CASH for lunch?.....While waiting HOUR AND HALF for our SALTY food..we saw TWO GROUPS of people leave before ordering because of the loud volume of the music...they couldnt hear waitress..and she cant hear them!! .. Came here many years...NO MORE! you lost us all pra sempre...TCHAU! read more

Being that this place has an average rating of 3 stars I wasn't expecting too much but honestly I had a great experience. I have passed by here many many times and have seen people outside in the warmer months drinking and dancing. I had already predetermined what I was going to oder by looking at the pictures so I decided to go with the Costela Miss Favela Com Polenta (braised short rib w/ yucca puree). Man was that dish good. The flavors were on point and very rich. We also had the Bife Acebolado (Pan-fried steak with onions served with rice, beans, farofa and fries). The steak was delicious, the rice & beans were good, everything was just fantastic. To add to that I don't remember the name but the cocktail that I had was wonderful as well. It was a fruity rum drink topped with champagne, amazing. That particular night they had a live band which was loud but nice. The service was great, the food was great, overall a very pleasant experience. read more

Miss Favela - Short rib with yucca puree - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We ordered salmon, bobo shrimps, milanesa, picanha and everything was so good!!!! Totally recommend!!!! read more

This place gets filled on weekends but let me tell you, it is NOT worth it. Go to a different place. You'll have better service, food, and price. We came to Miss Favela's on a Friday night and had reservations made from over a week prior and the table was not ready until 1.5 hours later. The host said because the restaurant gets filled, it was too difficult to find us a table. I think in cases like these, restaurant should not take reservations from the start. It's misleading. Let me talk about the price now. We were in a group of ten people and ordered 4 pitchers of margaritas. It wasn't that great but it filled 6-7 small cups per pitcher. We ordered two appetizers for the table - which is a reasonable amount - and about six of us ordered one entree and the rest of us just ordered a side. The total came out to be $700. That's $70/person. Tip was included but trust me, we did NOT eat $70 worth nor did we receive service that automatically was included in that. We found out that each pitcher was $55. How in the world did that happen - pitchers are usually between $20-$30 max but this was $55. It wasn't even that great. The food was not that good - the best thing that was a consensus to all of us was the corn ($9) and everything else was subpar. If I were to pay $70, I would have gone to a place with better service, better food and better experience. This was a pretty disappointing experience overall. read more

Soooo fun! I came with friends on a Saturday night. We didn't eat, just went to the bar and got a pitcher of Caipirinha. The bartender was very generous with the alcohol and the drinks were great. More than enough for 4 of of us to feel buzzed. The music was fun! It's not authentic Portuguese- the DJ was playing Spanish club mixes. Still fun though. Can't wait to come back! read more

I always a fan of Miss Favela, but this time I was disappointed! A reservation was made for my bday. Unfortunately, my friends were late due to heavy traffic. The owner asked me to give up my table for other guests and he would arrange another table when my friends arrived, I COMPLIED. While my friends arrived one at a time, he approached me and said "DON'T LIE TO ME, WHEN ARE THEY COMING BECAUSE I NEED TO MOVE ON!". Within 5 min after he yelled at me, all my friends arrived. I told him "see I didn't lie to you!" He responded my cursing at me "They're f***** late!". My husband asked for a chair, he wanted my husband to beg him for a chair. My friend asked for a table so he could sit and eat comfortably, he told him "this is what you get!" Our drinks were poorly made, the bartenders didn't even stir the drinks. We tried to be cooperative and polite to the waiters (and owner), but some treated us poorly after the interaction with the owner, with the exception of 1 waiter that saved our night! For a party of 7 people, our bill was over $500, so we were good paying customers with the intentions of having a good time with good food and drinks. In the end, shots were served on the house, but that didn't help make up for the disappointment we went through. We ended up eating a few appetizers and going somewhere else where we were treated better. I always looked forward to going to Miss Favela, but I will no longer be a customer at this restaurant. read more

I dont usually bother reviewing but this place was absolutely terrible place for food. 1.5hrs wait for food to come out after waiting 30mins just to order. Music blaring so loud I couldnt hear the guy next to me. Picanha was way overpriced and tasted terrible, similar experiences from the other diners where food was avg at best. Only good part were the appetizers dont come. read more

Probably the worst "Brazilian spot" I've been to. Food is not good at all. Caipirinhas are somehow watery. Staff is not friendly. And it is overpriced. Will not go back there. read more

I come here each and every time I'm in Brooklyn . It's a must stop. The music ., the food .. the drinks . The vibe .. staff is so nice and always remembers me. See you again soon ! read more

I came here from February to mid April and it was amazing!!!!! I took a break because I traveled and had family in town and started coming back again in May and its been awful every time! All of the sudden everyone is new and the service SUCKS!!!!! The beer is always HOT and it takes forever and the servers are now American and don't speak portuguese. I only come back for the Turma du pagode band and the weekends they play somewhere else in NY, I see them somewhere instead of coming here. read more

A little of Brazil in New York. This place completely immerses you into the Brazilian culture. I felt like I was not in the States anymore. The food tastes very authentic. The place has specials but unfortunately I wasn't there at the right time to enjoy it. The hosts and waiters are very kind. The seating was a little small and close which was a little unusual since I can hear everything my neighbors were taking about. It was a little annoying but since there was live music it grabbed my attention more. Also, since this is small space prepare for very loud music. It's not a place to come for intimate conversation. You want to come here to just enjoy your environment. I still give four stars. read more

Miss Favela - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lets start with GREAT DELICIOUS FOOD! One of the best i have had when it comes to Brazilian food! price is ok. Caipirinha is delish, but TOO SMALL for the price. Service is very friendly, nice cozy environment. Nice live music, but a bit too loud, cant really talk... biggest complain, CASH ONLY --- in this day and age, just frustrating!! (hey have an ATM) ill be back, the food is too good not to... read more

Um...I was willing to flout the yelp gods and give this place a fair shot. But after I ordered the pao de qiejo (one of my absolute favorite reasons for existing on this earth), and it showed up as archeological quality pieces of cheese rocks instead of cheese poofs (my friend was like, i could build myself a cheese igloo with these things)...and my water came with a floating bug in it....and the entrees were on average priced at $19 for no apparent reason.... I'm headed back to Esperanto. Poo. read more

A friend of mine recommended this place and I couldn't wait to go and check it out. It is a great place to dance and meet new people. -Great drinks,- good service, and the food is amazing. The music transported me to the years I lived in Brazil. read more

Miss Favela - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Mediocre to lousy food that is outrageously overpriced + Predatory and sleazy service. In short the worst tourist trap. Look out for fraud when the bill comes... I have never seen a restaurant where they sneak in a 30% gratuity onto the bill for a party of 3 just in case the (often inebriated) customers won't notice and pay up. I've lived and traveled extensively all over Brazil and have been mugged by street hoodlums many times, but never lost as much money as I would have in Miss Favela had I not examined their bill with the IPhone's flashlight app to check their math. The loud and often lousy "live music" is good for tourists. In warm weather you can try sitting outside if you want to be able to hear someone across the table, but beware that the live music "fee" is also applied on to outside tables. I found out that the owners are the same as the criminally trashy "Felix" on Grand and West Broadway. So finally it all fits in... read more

Server can not do math. Picanha was tough Carne seca not authentic. Way too loud... Brazilians do not The owner came out and scolded us without understanding the situation. Never in Brazil would this happen read more

This place is a total shit show. Through and through. I went two times to give it a shot because I really enjoyed the decor and on a summer afternoon, the breeze blowing through the open doors was so appealing. I don't really know where to start. I guess I'll just begin with the crowd. Somehow, I don't know how, this restaurant within a week of being open has attracted the most oppressive annoying jersey/sex in the city trash I've ever come across. Squawking females with blown out hair and greasy beefy boys , I swear I thought I was in the meatpacking district on a friday night waiting to get into Lotus. Next to me at the bar, was one of these couples who for a good 45 minutes were sucking SO MUCH TONGUE in my face I nearly barfed, but I didn't because I didn't get a chance to eat there. First we ordered some Caparinhas, and within the first taste something was terribly off. I dont' expect fine liquor to be used in the drink since it's most lime and sugar, but everyone sort of spit up their drinks in their napkins and realized the lazy bartender hadn't squeezed or muddled ANY of the limes, so we all spent a few minutes fishing out all the lime pieces and hand squeezing them ourselves. HIGHLY annoying.... The noise of the crowd was so loud and the waiter kept saying another 20 minutes (we were there 90 minutes waiting) finally we left and went to Marlow and Sons Stupidly I went back to try it again on a less crowded evening. Equally as cheesy crowd, the limes were again not crushed, and this time I had the food. Bland, unseasoned dreck. I found a hair in my food. While I've never been to Brazil if someone says I don't "get it" and it's "super authentic" than I don't want to try to "real stuff" but I sure have had wondeful brazilian dining experiences in the past. This place makes me mad on so many levels I don't know how to express that enough. If I could throw eggs at it I would! AVOID THIS PLACE and leave it to the douchebags that don't care about the food and just want to suck face read more

The food is GOD awful.. The cook is not a trained chef, She's a Brazilian home cook type. Still unable to cook for a restaurant.The staff is amazing but the owners hire and fire faster than you can get accustomed to. The caipirinas are super strong which forces you to eat the horrible food. The owner, an old french guy with the long wavy hair is always drunk and makes a pass at anything with a heartbeat. His wife stands at the bar and intimidates the Bartenders, waitresses and bussers. The ONLY thing they have going for them is the fact that there is the live music also that there is no Brazilian establishment that captures that out of the country feel that they have. I just found out that they also fired the most charismatic and talented bartender they could ever have! (Omar) Save your self and eat before you go! The food is shyt! read more

I will never come back to this place. on a Saturday brunch I was forced to order 4 main courses on our party because there was 4 people seating. fine... half of the food went to the garbage as we couldn't eat so much food, just a few appetizers would have been sufficient. the main problem: THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH. for a bill of $357 I had to use the ATM in the bathroom 4 fucking times paying $2 fee for four times just because their stupid ATM do not dispense more than $100 at a time. why are the owners extremely greedy? are they afraid of being poor again? I felt completely disrespected and my friends and I aren't coming back. for the fun and vibe hello? this is NYC... there are 40.000 restaurants in this city. read more

Bartender asked for $12 for a $10 drink. I gave 12. Then he ferociously shouted "hey you! you have to tip me." And I showed him the menu and the price. He claimed that they add extra when there is a dj. I told him that I'd tip him next time then, just to avoid him. His next words were "if I wanted to steal your money, I'd steal way more than this". You earned this Miss Favela. Let's see how it goes. I'm still inside... read more

It may have been ok, if the server didn't write down the suggested gratuity AND include it in the total, and when we left cash she decided that she would just go ahead and take the suggested gratuity anyways. Definitely not how a server should work, and I'm pretty sure this breaks the IRS tax code. Nice move Miss Favela's. read more

The worst service in town!!!! The waitress literally kicked us out of our table while we were still eating and charged us 25% tip! The ambience is very casual and fun, but the waitress ruined it for everyone making it impossible to enjoy the live music. read more

Came here on a Sunday with brunch reservations on a Sunday for 1:30pm. The restaurant was mostly empty, and the tables were already prepared for our party of 10. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very fun and unique! It's a small, cash-only, Brazilian restaurant with unique traditional dishes, Americanized dishes, and even some vegetarian options! I ordered the vegetariano, and similar to other reviews, it's basically a combination of side dishes. The entire dish could've used more seasoning, but the portion was overall generous. This dish includes grilled veggies, rice and beans, a fried egg, collard green, and a fried banana. I wish they put 2 eggs in the dish to make it more filling. I also tried the corn with Parmesan cheese- DELICIOUS! Definitely would come back and get these again. Disappointed that the restaurant didn't have any bread available. But overall, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Would come here again! read more

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I do not like giving bad reviews but this place earned it today. In summary: 1. Disorganized 2. Rude waitress 3. Clueless server 4. Açai bowl was completely melted, took a sip of it and chipped two teeth. The bowl was broken and the ceramic pieces were in the bottom of the bowl. I complained and got a new one!! I said we did not want it, rude waitress didn't let us speak and yelled "its cancelled" slammed the bill and walked away. NO APOLOGIES. Place is CASH ONLY. ATM is inside in the "mens bathroom" We were two people and they included the tip in the total. NEVER AGAIN read more

I ordered a frango a milanesa and received something resembling an extra large order of McNuggets with fries, although I think the real Mcnuggets are better seasoned. About $21. If you'd like to wait for a rusty table outside and and spend $20+ a plate to eat (at best) mediocre food, this is the place. The only way to have good Brazilian food in the United States without going to an expensive restaurant is to marry a Brazilian. read more

Extremely Overpriced. Not impressed with the food, picanha and fries swimming into oil. And they don't accept credit/debit card. Not going back there again. Astoria has much better/cheaper Brazilian restaurants. read more

Sexy. It's what you think the moment you walk in the door. It's all around you. You'll order from sexy waitresses. You'll watch sexy people dance. You'll drink sexy drinks. You'll feel sexy. Your date will look sexy. All the sex will quickly have you feeling like making out with your sexy partner. That can't be bad, can it? read more

Warning - This place is not for the light drinker! OR even the intermediate drinker! The coconut drink I had was so strong the waitress had to bring me a separate cup of coconut juice on the side ( which was super sweet of her) I wish I hadn't ate at that terrible Bonita before I came here, because everything on the menu made me salivate while reading. The flan was delicious and the banana cake was ridiculously good. We went here two weeks ago and we were still talking about it the other day. I can't wait to visit again and try out the Frango a Passarinho! read more

I stopped in this place for a drink one weekend night and loved the vibe. Good music, lots of people. I ordered a Guarana. The bartender was pretty friendly and gave us free cachaca shots, too. However... I went back to try dinner and was really disappointed. As mentioned in many reviews, the food is severely overpriced. Total rip off (and they include a "suggested gratuity" in the final price for a party of 2...?). My mom is from Brazil, and I grew up having Brazilian food in Kearny/Newark over in Jersey all the time. I was so excited to have some pasteis de carne and pao de queijo. The pasteis were pretty unremarkable. The beef had no flavor. The pao de queijo was fine, but how do you mess that up? We shared the picanha with onions for dinner. For $30, I was unimpressed. The vinaigrette was alright. If I find myself near this place when they're playing some live music, I might drop in for a drink and some pao de queijo. But if you're craving Brazilian food, try anywhere else! Per some other reviews I've got my sights set on Astoria or Beco in Williamsburg. read more