The first place in Brazil where they had JALAPENOS! I didn't…read morethink that it would be hard to find a restaurant with jalapenos, even Dominoes doesn't offer jalapenos on their pizza. They have indoor and outdoor seating but when we went here they didn't have outdoor seating set up. It was a Wednesday afternoon - so we were seated immediately. They have English menu available! They have the Vegetarian dishes conveniently located (marked as vegetariano) We ordered Vegetariano Nachos. It was so yummy! The closest thing we would consider to Authentic Mexican food we've had in a while so we were super excited. lol. It had actual cheese baked on instead of that nacho cheese grossness, it had diced jalapenos, sour cream, baked beans and they have mild and spicy sauce on the table. Both yummy. They have Guarana Antarctica instead of Kuat, just FYI. All in all - glad that I was able to eat some food with jalapenos.

This is a gem in Ipanema. Very small, a dozen tables- and very casual. Their luncheon specials are…read moredelicious bargains. Finally decent guacamole!Their salads are a good size and well done.Highly recommended for lunch.

If you're looking for a spot that serves American bar food, shows American sports with English…read morespeaking bartenders, Blue Agave is the spot. The food isn't great but if you're trying to watch the Super Bowl like us, it worked out perfect. Everyone is really chill, you'll meet fellow English speaking friends from Europe and Australia.

Really enjoyed this expat owned bar. My small posse and I went to watch the US women's soccer team…read moredestroy Japan and sat at the small bar. Around us, nearly everyone was having conversations in English and even the bartenders (while fluent in Portuguese hailed from the US). While it's not every day that I seek out an American refuge, I was super happy that this place was showing the game and that I got to enjoy it around people who were similarly pumped. So that's the tip, if you're looking to watch a popular American sporting match, Blue Agave is likely to play it over local Brazilian soccer games (which they probably show as well). My margarita was properly made and one of the better ones I've had in Brazil and the chicken tacos along with the al pastor were similarly satisfying. Great, cozy spot in Ipanema to grab a drink and a bite to eat.

They finally got corn tortillas for tacos! Now I can eat here gluten-free!…read more The lady who constructed my taco was really nice! She even let me throw on one extra condiment free of charge (shhh). I got a taco with black beans, veggies, sautéed onion salsa, guacamole and some medium salsa. It was really good and hearty. 3 tacos is only 25 reais! Can't beat that! There are some high tables outside. They are a bit crooked but still nice to sit outside. Good and quick option for lunch or dinner.

Whoohoo! Thanks yelpers Ryan and Fernando for pointing this place out. We don't spend much time in…read moreIpanema anymore but we're coming back from centro and wanted something for lunch. We remembered our friends' reviews and happened to jump out of the bus on the right block. There's three little restaurants, all fairly new, on this block all right next to each other and we'll have to come back to check them out. Overall great concept, good use of a tiny space with a glass counter so you can both see and pick your toppings (handy if you forgot the Portuguese words!) with a bar along the other side for maybe 8 seats. The area looked clean, well managed with a tiny bathroom in the back, hooks under the counter to hang your back and even an outlet to plug in your electronic. Options of meat (frango, carnitas, barbacoa, chili or veggie) and a variety of salsas, and toppings (cheese, sour cream, rice, beans, etc) gives you the opportunity to customize your meal. We got the small burrito (which was a healthy portion) with carnitas, cheese, sour cream and the hottest sauce. Unlike Chipotle, they actually mix the ingredients before rolling up the burrito so you don't have all the meat on one end of the burrito and cheese on the other. Despite the chili markings saying it was spicy (and I don't like spicy) it wasn't. However the chicken quesadilla with cheese, tomato, and pico de gallo was significantly spicer (despite saying it was mild). The slushy margarita mix with optional add in flavors of strawberry or green apple it exactly as it sounds. Don't expect any recognizable brand of tequila. Plenty of other refrigerantes were available as well. They do deliver and you can do take out too, so it's convenient either way. Pleasantly surprised by this find.

AMAZING!!!! Very good, cheap Mexican food, and even better drink specials! 2 margaritas for 32…read morereal! It was so good, we went back the next day, but unfortunately they were not open. according to google they were supposed to be open but the doors were down and no one was there. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone to comes to Brazil!

I was staying around the corner and walked in on the division championships for NFL football and…read morewas floored, American football fans in Brasil. Extremely friendly owners and crowd that welcomed anyone who can in so if you miss Americans this is a good spot. The chicken quesadilla I ordered was perfect and filling and the bar offered a vast selection of drinks. The folks around me ordered the nachos and it looked like one order could feed a family. And no complaints, after watching people trying to get the last bit of substance from the plate. I highly recommend it for quality Mexican food, drinks and atmosphere!

This place is so much fun. I have come here twice and plan on going once or twice more while I am…read morein the city. The restaurant is close to my house so therefore it is easy for me. The service is always wonderful and the lady at the front is very energetic and loves practicing her English with us. After 8PM on most nights, they have a mariachi perform. They walk around, play their instruments and sing...it's fun! When the band is there, there is a mandatory $10R cover on top of food and drinks. There is also a guy and girl who walks around trying to get you to take tequila shots..haven't done that one yet. I have gotten the mixed fajitas, which is served with all the works and are quite delicious. The last time I went, I ordered what looked to be a mix of hot sauce, fajita meat and cheese in a bowl. To my surprise it was just beef stroganoff in a bowl. Not very happy about that, but it wasn't bad..just not what I thought. Good service, yummy margaritas!

Don't come here if you're looking for Mexican food in Rio. Not only was it nowhere near authentic,…read moreit was just bad. The food did not taste fresh or seasoned and the only thing that got us through the meal were the strong drinks.... You've been warned.

Great service! Nice ambience and music at night! Great portions of delicious food ! Will definitely…read morecome back !

Very tasty! Nice portions for the chapa and the bolinhos de bacalhau were delicious! The live music…read moreis fun and the service was very friendly.

I wasn't expecting much for a Tex mex restaurant. But if you're looking for cheap large quantity…read morefood, this is your place. I got the nacho supreme which was filling but made my stomach a little uneasy. Nachos were fairly crispy, smothered in cheese, beans, guacamole and sour cream sprinkled in black olives and spicy salsa on the side. Their chicken burrito was typical but not as good as the real Mexican restaurants like La Calaca or Azteca. Their bottomless pink lemonade is like super sweet, unnatural flavored, pink dyed liquid. If you like fake drinks, it's tasty but if you're expecting anything like lemonade it's far from it. Service was minimal. Our server seemed rather disinterested in her job.

I don't know why I do this to myself, whenever i see a Mexican joint I get excited. Perhaps this is…read morethe place, maybe just maybe they will serve Mexican food. The background to this woeful tale in short is I lived in USA got obsessed with real Mexican food but would always settle for Tex-Mex. In Brazil? Bra-Mex is a bland assortment of either a) what people think Mexican food might be or b) What Brazilians might eat and pretend to be Mexican. I have tried this place a few times and concentrated on over priced margarita's and eaten the food quickly without thought. Added to the disappointment, last time i was here the whole "balcony area" was empty the whole restaurant was full with the exception of one table at the very entrance. I hate sitting at the entry table especially in a busy mall with music being played. I asked for a balcony spot, they said it was closed and they won't be opening it. I haven't learnt any swear words in Portuguese (deliberately) so I just smiled and left.

If you have try authentic Mexican food then the guacamole and pico is the only similar thing you…read morewill have to Mexican food, but besides the fact that is not authentic is decent food.

If we want to eat outdoor this is a good place, very simple, with plastic tables, at the cobal. The…read moreMexican food is good, comparing to other places in rio (we don't have many good Mexican food here) and is cheap. The only problem is that you will wait a lot for the food.

Decent Mexican, fresh honest food. Not amazing or very extensive menu. But good service and great…read morelocation. The location is by the water sides of the islands of Barra. In door and out door tables. Dinner for 2, three courses and beer, was $R170

This music venue/pub/auto shop just opened up a few months ago and it's a great place to enjoy live…read moremusic, good food, and beer. The space is beautiful, spacious, and well thought out. They have a system where you order food and drinks using a prepaid cash card. I think they are still testing out various methods of how they provide their services, as my mother in law has said that the payment system changes each time she visits. We ordered the fish and chips and it was delicious! The fish was fried to perfection and super crispy. Unfortunately, they do not provide lemons or tartar sauce so make sure to ask for extra mayonnaise and limes when ordering. They do not have a tap beer menu so you will have to walk up to the bar and see their selection. Strangely, you are not able to order directly at the bar and you have to go back to your table and order through the waitress. Paradise Garage has a great stage for live performances. It's elevated, well lit and they have a great sound system. My only complaint about the live performances is the lighting- there are two flashing strobes on the stage facing the audience and it makes it very unpleasant to watch the performances. It ends up hurting your eyes. The band Little Mou that I saw live was amazing, if you get a chance, go see them! Português não é minha primeira língua e estou usando o google translate: Este local de música / pub / loja de auto apenas abriu há alguns meses e é um ótimo lugar para desfrutar de música ao vivo, boa comida e cerveja. O espaço é bonito, espaçoso, e bem pensado. Eles têm um sistema onde você pedir comida e bebidas utilizando um cartão pré-pago de dinheiro. Eu acho que eles ainda estão testando vários métodos de como eles prestam seus serviços, como minha mãe diz que o sistema de pagamento muda cada vez que ela visita. Nós pedidos o peixe e fritas e foi delicioso! O peixe foi frito com perfeição e super crocante. Infelizmente, eles não fornecer limões ou molho tártaro por isso certifique-se de pedir maionese extra e limes ao encomendar. Eles não têm um tap cerveja menu para que você terá a pé até o bar e ver sua seleção. Estranhamente, não são capazes de ordem directamente no bar e você tem que voltar para a sua mesa e ordem através da garçonete. Paradise Garage tem um grande palco para apresentações ao vivo. É elevado, bem iluminado e têm um excelente sistema de som. A minha única reclamação sobre as actuações ao vivo é a iluminação - há duas flashes piscando no palco de frente para o público e torna muito desagradável para assistir as performances. Isso acaba machucando seus olhos. A banda Little Mou que eu vi ao vivo foi incrível, se você tiver uma chance, vá vê-los!