As I continue to slowly get through the large list of review drafts I wrote when I was in Portugal,…read moreat this point, a bit over 3 months ago, in no particular order... this was one of two places that ended up on my list of places I had to try a famous bifana sandwich when I was in Lisbon, the other being O Trevo the next day. To both of them equally I say, there are very few places I'd be willing to stand in line for an hour for, and few of them involve meat on bread. Luckily, being the off-season, I didn't have *any* wait to order a sandwich. Unluckily, being the off season, that's also because it kept raining off and on, and this is a strictly take-out affair. So I ended up eating the sandwich under a nearby awning. In nicer weather conditions, though, there are plenty of nearby benches to sit on right there. Would i wait in a long line? I would not. But it was a legitimately great sandwich, great fluffy bread, great cheese if you splurge on cheese (as of a couple months ago, they were 3.5 euro without cheese, 5.5 with cheese), and solid, juicy, meaty meat, even if I do *personally* prefer the thin-sliced version like the other place I went, did. For how filling they are, that'd make them pretty darn affordable, if you don't add cheese, which I would probably keep doing anyway if I lived here, I'd just go when it was the off-season and not busy, *and* not raining*. At least as of when I was there, being a takeout place, they didn't have much in the way of drinks, but there was an unrelated business in the next alcove over selling cheap large glasses of beer and large blended fruity pineapple drinks. p.s. Make sure to absolutely douse your sandwich in mustard and chili oil, if you like spicy food like I do. They're self-serve, and great.

Two years running this was our favorite bifana…read more Location was a bit challenging as only the door leading into the restaurant was for locals while the window on the other side served all others. The challenge was the limited sidewalk in front and the lines extend across the street. People don't always realize they're standing in the middle of a street until they get honked at by a car. Menu was posted on the left behind the window. Plain and with cheese bifanas topped the menu but there were other choices as well like carne asada, egg and fish. Cash was the only tender accepted. The pork in the bifanas was constantly simmered and pulled out to make each sandwich individually. The bread was chibatta like and quite soft that enveloped the strips of pork. I added piri piri aauce and yellow mustard (big squirt bottles available on the counters to each side of the window) which gave it more flavor. A simple but great local sandwich. To avoid lines come at odd hours. I also came a little after lunch hour in moderate rain and there was just one person ahead of me.

What an affordable restaurant! I can't believe the sooo and sandwich combo is less than 5 euros…read more The green soup was delicious and the sandwich was filled with pieces of sausage.

This place is one of those eateries that have existed across generations and become an institution…read moreby itself. It's a place frequented by the locals but thankfully not many tourists know of this. Hence the price level is low and the food is great. Value for money at its best. You walk in through the old solid wood doors and come to a place that is at once charming and old age. The service was quick and efficient and friendly. All in all a great experience.

Good meal. Besides burgers they also have steaks of a few kinds and good sides. Great quality foodread more

Best fast food place! Seriously better than American fast food chains like McDonalds or Burger…read moreKing! Such great value (think 0.75 euros for a huge gelato cone and 1.55 euros for a delicious burger). Also the service is always exceptionally quick and friendly!

Solid doner kebab place. Slightly better than Best Kebab down the street. The thing was jam packed…read morewith kebab.

Solid go-to late night spot which was a couple blocks from our hotel…read more. We hit it up twice and weren't disappointed either time... Had the mix doner box that had fries topped with chicken and lamb and lots of sauce, totally hit the spot. Definitely a wee hours of the morning prior to stumbling home kinda place

What a shockingly fantastic McDonalds experience this was for me. We saw advertisements for the Big…read moreArch all over the city. We finally got hungry enough to venture into one of the establishments. This place did not disappoint. The food, the price, the atmosphere, and the efficiency was a total shock in the best way. As someone who does not love McDonalds all that much, I was reluctant to try this place, let alone give it a good review. But hats off, you earned it.

I love mickeys and usually stop by a couple times a month for nugz or a double cheeseburger. While…read morehere we decided to stop and grab some lunch. OMG!! I wish this is what I got back in the states. Take note mickeys. We need this in the states as well. 1) fried apple pie. 5/5 this was insanely delish. I won't ever be able to eat the apple pie again at home. 2)the nugz they are a 10/5 bring these to the states. I will be back several more times before we leave.

Convenient, fast, and very inexpensive. The menu is short and simple: a few variations of bifanas,…read morecaldo verde (soup), Balcahau fritters, espresso and soft drinks, even pasteis de nata. The most expensive item is a type of Bifana at 3 euros. There's a small bar with stools on opposite the counter if you want to eat there, but it's more of a take-away place. If you need a quick bite to eat and you're in the area, this is your place.

Really well priced and delicious bifana in a great location. Simple menu and super friendly…read moreservice. If you want a really good bifana for a great price stop in and grab one. I ate quite a few bifana on my trip and this was one of the better ones! The owner and cashier were both extremely friendly. Can't recommend it enough!

It was a nice experience eating a chili dog in Lisboa. The hot dog itself tasted good as did the…read morechili.

Food Truck in Belem…read more We were visiting the Monastery Jeronimos and walked along the Rio Tajo afterwards. Feeling quite hungry we looked for a place to grab some little lunch. That's when we spotted this Food Truck. Belongs to the Hotdog Lovers, but I'm not sure it's always at this spot (close to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos). They serve several kinds of fully loaded Hot Dogs. So loaded that it's impossible to eat them without making a complete mess. But that's quite a part of the fun too. We had one Hot Dog with Chili and (lots of) cheese. The other one with Guacamole. A couple of beers to go with. And one Hot Dog each was more than enough. Good taste, fresh. I would prefer my cheese a bit warm or melted though. But still very good Hot Dogs. And then this location with fantastic views of the river. Very relaxing. Good food, good price, great location. A perfect little break from all the sight-seeing.

Manteigaria is a charming little shop that delivers one of the most satisfying and authentic pastel…read morede nata experiences you will find in Lisbon. What makes it special is watching the pastries being handmade right in front of you, which adds a level of freshness and craftsmanship that you can actually taste. The service was super fast and friendly. The pastel de nata came out perfectly, with that delicate flaky crust and warm custard that just hits differently when you know it was made moments ago. The espresso was equally impressive, rich and smooth, and the two together make for a simple but near perfect combination. If you are in the area, this is an easy and very satisfying stop.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Oh no. Am I the only one who doesn't like the pastel de nata custard tarts this restaurant is so…read morefamous for? The crust was super flaky and the tart was nice and warm out of the oven, but I didn't like the flavor of the custard. I did forget to add cinnamon to the top, but I don't think it would have helped me personally. The woman who stood next to me at the counter had a nearly orgasmic experience next to me, so it's obvious that my taste buds are apparently off. I loved the patience of the server, who got confused when I told her I wanted to eat in but wanted to take water to go. Note to self...Portuguese folks want to have their "to go" as "takeaway." What I also didn't know was that there was no place to sit!! I scooted down the counter just like all the other folks to watch the bakers prep the next gozillion pastries for the day. That was interesting. Then, I didn't know how to bus my dishes. I just left them on the counter like all the other folks and went away. I wouldn't skip going because of my personal taste buds, though. Enjoy it for yourself and let me know if you have a different opinion than I did!