I'm Brazilian and I went to Barbacoa first time with my Asian American husband and both of use were…read morevery pleased with the food on Barbacoa! The barbecue is delicious and all the sides are very high quality! The wait to get it was not fun but definitely worth, the service is fast and friendly. The ambiance is clean and well organized! Definitely going back once visiting Brasil

Great as always. Some people like this better than fogo. They do it more of a table service style…read more I do like the fogo wine list more.

Very comfortable American Style. Helpful waiter and of course excellent burgers... Nice place.read more

Great place and great food! Never disappoint you!! Steaks and burgers are super good, and the…read morewaitress are very nice! Definitely a place to visit every time I am in the area!

This was an exquisite and surprising experience. I left home with my two kids (14 and 10), to have…read moredinner on a shopping center. While we were walking around a big empathetic smile from the restaurant hostess caught us. We decided to try. We were low on expectations as the place claims to be a French restaurant of American food. What a mistake from us. We ordered the pastrami fries. It was unbelievably amazing and delicious. I also ordered a simple cheeseburger. My kids ordered a cheeseburger and a fondue burger. The meat temperature was just perfect. We all ordered medium, and medium they were. Not being super good enough, the staff is amazing, nice and super helpful. The low point, if there was any, would be to the pricing point . A little high for the neighborhood, but not prohibitive.

I'm slightly embarrassed to write a review of Outback since I'm an American living in Sao Paulo,…read moreand should probably be a bit more adventurous with my dining choices than an American chain restaurant. Plus in the U.S., Outback typically isn't that great. But in Sao Paulo, it is SO good. My husband and I have tried several different cuts of steak here and enjoyed every one. My husband is a fan of the T-bone, which is a cut typically not found in Brazil, but common in the U.S. I prefer a leaner cut, so I'm partial to the hanger steak or picanha. The sides are good as well, especially the jacket potato, which comes loaded with the works (sour cream, butter, cheese, bacon and chives). The salads are tasty, too. It can get quite crowded here, so be prepared to wait. If you go earlier for dinner (like before 8 PM), you won't have to wait as long. However, last time we went around 8:30 on a weekend night and didn't get seated until almost 10:00. It was no big deal, however, because we sat at the bar and had a few drinks and some very tasty chicken wings. The staff here really seem to hustle and we've always gotten our food quickly and with a smile. The price point seems about the same as other steak restaurants in the city. Yup, I'm no longer embarrassed to say it - I'm an Outback fan!

I was in Outback on thursday because I was very hungry. I have to wait a little because the…read morerestaurant was full. Authough that I liked very much the ambientation of the local, very beautiful, I recomend you to go and see for yourself. After sit, I stated to ask my food, the attendent was very polite and brought all correctly. I proved the famous french fries with cheese and the ice cream with brownie this is soooo good!! The price of the food was a little above normal but the taste and the quantity of food compense that.

Solid food at a good price. We had the breakfast buffet. It includes a wide variety of foods plus…read morethe traditional American staples like pancakes, bacon and eggs. Service was fine and the atmosphere was pleasant. We will definitely return.

I originally went to this spot due to a recommendation from my hotel. A great find! Delicious food,…read morevery welcoming staff, and fresh ingredients. Run by an actual Bostoner, Joe! The first time I arrived, one of the waiters, Carlos, took me under his wing, showed me the ropes, reserved a table for me and just made me feel like I'd arrived at a friend's house for dinner. I returned several times in the two weeks I stayed in São Paulo and also met Joe, one of the owner/managers. Joe encouraged me to try their paninis. Normally, I steer clear of pizza-like foods in foreign countries... I mean, I love my NYC thin crust and am almost always disappointed in what I find elsewhere. Not so at Boston Bakery. Their crust is thin, crunchy, not soggy at all! In short, unexpectedly amazing and all the ingredient inside are fresh and in creative, tasty combinations. Boston Bakery is a combo buffet, sit down restaurant, diner, deli, chocolate shop and corner store. A great place to run and grab something or stay and linger. Thanks Joe and team for some great meals and wonderful hospitality! See you again soon.

A friend had been telling me I need to go to this place for a while. We finally were able to go and…read morelet me tell you she was right! It's kind of hidden but i think it makes it special. As soon as you walk up you have an inviting outdoor space as well as indoor dining option. When I ordered the girl taking my order was super helpful, gave suggestions, elaborated on any question I had. I got the frank burger and said they could cook it how the house likes to cook it which is pink with a small line of raw in the middle. When the burgers arrived I was so excited to try it, as I've only heard great things. I took the first juicy bite and yummmmmm it was delicious, without a doubt top 3 best burgers I've had in Brazil! We were fortunate enough to meet the owners as well and they were the cherry on top. So accommodating and suggested the black bread bun which went perfect with my burger. Overall an excellent experience I will be back and will be telling everyone about it!

Amazing American style burgers. Excellent quality and service!!! I will be back. Thank you!!!read more

Barbacoa is a very nice Brazilian steakhouse, and the ambiance and service were solid. It's the…read moreclassic churrascaria experience -- similar to Fogo de Chão -- with a full buffet, salad bar, and endless cuts of meat brought to the table. Here's the thing: I don't eat steak, pork, or most of the meats they specialize in, and I'm not a big fan of buffet or all‑you‑can‑eat restaurants in general. We came here because a coworker invited us, and she was being really kind, so I didn't think to check the price beforehand. I ended up only eating the salad, and with dessert my total came to about $66. For someone who doesn't eat the main attraction, that price felt a bit high -- honestly, I felt a little ripped off, LOL. Not the restaurant's fault at all; this is exactly how churrascarias work. It just wasn't the best match for my eating habits. Next time, I'll politely turn down the invite or suggest a different spot that fits my preferences better. But if you do enjoy steakhouse-style dining and want the full Brazilian churrasco experience, Barbacoa delivers exactly what it promises.

Wow is all I can say! In a city full of Churrascarias, this one is the absolute best! The food, the…read moreservice, the ambiance- all top shelf! I love several other Churrasacarias in São Paulo, but this one is a real standout. We had a group dinner with friends and coworkers, and we were led to a large table, and the staff fawned all over us. They were very accommodating and friendly. The food and wine were all top-notch, and they brought whatever cut of meat you asked for, instead of waiting for the "good stuff" like the Picanha. The salad bar was great as well, although I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have any Feijoada, which is usually a staple at any Churrascaria in Brazil. Again, there are several good Churrascarias here, but if you want the best, you won't get any better than Barbacoa!

interesting spot, loud, good chatter if you wanna disappear in the noise....food was ok. I had some…read moredish that was a breaded filet with cheddar and red sauce. Reminds me of the small pizzas in the states....

Had a wonderful time here. It's a good place to take out clients and enjoy the happy hour. The band…read moreand vibe is hip. They serve a lot is finger foods - ala croquet paired with different types of sauces. Side note: Tatu Bola is Amarillo aka the Tattooed Ball.

An Izakaya is first and foremost a neighborhood bar that serves drinks and bar food. This place did…read morea great job making me feel welcome, offering me a menu in English as we greeted. There were certainly plenty of Japanese speaking customers mixed in with Portuguese. And I, the odd tourist, felt right at home. The bamboo shoot and shitake mushroom appetizers were delectable. The chicken broth ramen was insipid. The Gyukatsu Kare (breaded fried beef with curry sauce over rice) was better, but not the ultra crispy panko planks I've had in some places. Maybe it was because I ordered it at the end of the night. The Brazilian brewed cold sake was really good. Could hardly tell the difference from Japanese sake. But, the highlight of the dinner of Sanma Shio--grilled pike mackerel with sea salt. Inexpensive for Sanma, uber fresh, grilled crispy so that you could crunch up the head and tail! The service was prompt, efficient and very warm. Even the owner came by to chat several times. Arigato gozaimasu! Obrigado! Thank you.

It's not bad... We went here at night and to be totally honest we didn't feel that great about the…read morerelative safety of the neighborhood we were in. It felt a bit sketchy. Something to keep in mind if you're considering going here and you're a visitor. Other than that, the food is pretty standard izakaya fare- not that much of a Brazilian influence from what we could tell. And we're very familiar with the genre (tons of these in the NYC) so we knew what to expect. The food is pretty tasty and the service was pretty good. The restaurant kinda feels like you walked into someone's kitchen which is pretty interesting. But overall we've actually had much better Japanese food. So there's that. But not a bad option if you're looking for something completely different in São Paulo.