So good we went back TWICE during our trip. Big thing to remember is that they're cash only! And expect a long line if you go during peak hours. Food: I tried both the bifana with and without cheese. I preferred it without cheese. Let the simple ingredients do the talking. It also really does pair great with a beer so I would suggest getting one! Location: I would plan to grab your food and eat it at a local nearby park. Not much seating and the tables right outside are for the stand next door so the ambiance can be a little stressful if eating there. Worth the hype read more

We stumbled across this place as we were headed to the Alfama neighborhood and I recalled watching a video about the sandwiches here. There was probably like 25-30 people in front of us around 2pm and we joined the queue and waited about 30 min to order the bifana sandwich. It was 3 euros for just the sandwich and only took about 2 min for the sandwich to be made. There's just a constant stream of customers so they just package one sandwich after the other. I unwrapped and added mustard to the pork sandwich and took my first bite. It wasn't quite what I expected as it was gushing with pork juice as I expected. The bread was great and the pork was good overall. The taste overall was milder than I expected and I would try their sandwich again if the line was shorter. It was the only bifana sandwich I had during the trip so I can't compare it to much but would recommend a visit since it's an iconic establishment read more

One of the things that we prioritize when traveling overseas is learning about the food and culture. Therefore, at the top of our itinerary when we arrived in Lisbon, was to go on a food and wine tour. Our third stop on the tour led us to As Bifanas do Afonso. Our tour guide ordered everyone on the tour a Bifana with a beer on the side (that should be made into a jingle!). The tour guide explained that Bifanas consists of slices of pork that are marinated with white wine and garlic. When the Bifanas arrived at our table, I have to respectfully admit, they looked bare. However, the key that unlocked the deliciousness of the sandwich was within arm reach on the table....piri-piri sauce! If you have not experienced the goodness of a Bifana or Chicken + piri-piri sauce, I highly recommend that you try it! Unfortunately, I cannot speak to the customer service of this establishment because our tour guide handled the transaction that secured the Bifanas and beer. However, I can speak to their delicious Bifanas! read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Delicious...you gotta try the piri-piri hot sauce! - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Deal of the day: 2 great tasting bifanas + 1 small beer = 6.70 euros! After looking around for a budget friendly, simple place to have a quick brunch, we stumbled upon this place. It is quite popular and there was a queue but it moved reasonably quickly. There were 2 groups in front of us, and we waited for about 10 min to get to the front and get our food, but was totally worth it. Bifanas is a sandwich with slow cooked seasoned pork...you put a bit of yellow mustard and chili water, and it's great! Also went great with a small beer to wash it all down, even though it was still 11 am! ;) No need to eat fancy all the time, and sometimes finding these local, hole-in-the-wall places are the best! read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - 2 bifana sandwiches + beer = 6.70 euros - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Yummy. Pork was tender and the seasoning was superb. The roll absorbed some of the sauce and was great. I don't know what the liquid sauce I added, but it was a slow burn in spice. Quick service and incredibly reasonable in price. The shrimp pie I had was also delicious. Crispy exterior and flavorful sauce with shrimp. It tasted shrimpy in the best way possible. read more

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I really wanted to like this spot but it was okay. I definitely waited in line for a while for it so I was hoping to have a delicious lunch. I decided on the one with cheese which did make it better. Ofc I added mustard. It was just okay. The staff is super friendly and the service is as quick as they can. It's a two person gig But still try it out. Maybe bifanas are just not for me. read more

We were surprised how good it was. It is in a very busy area but super tasty. I would go again.

by far the best bifana i've ever had! much less sweet and a bit spicier than the ones in Massachusetts/Rhode Island. by prepared to wait in line! (worth it) read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

I wanted to try this spot as it was all over websites, a very discreet place on the corner...make sure you don't make the mistake I did and wait at the window to order. Once inside it's simple, just order they'll make it, you pay (cash only) and you eat outside. The mustard and oil are a must! They were generous with the amount of pork they give, although the bread wasn't as soft as O Trevo. No complaints for €3! read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Bifana - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

So while on a food tour we passed by this place and the guide said that this was a popular spot for a traditional bifanas. So before we left Lisbon I had to grab a sandwich for breakfast which is a common thing. The sandwich is just all pork simmered in a wine and garlic sauce very similar to a traditional Chinese sauce which I make at home all the time. For $3 euro it's a good cheap eat. Honestly I would prefer this over an egg McMuffin any day. In the mornings there isn't much of a line but if you come in the afternoon the piazza can be filled with people looking to grab one of these pork sandwiches. read more

We queued for about 15 minutes. Bring a hand wipe as it is a bit messy especially with any added mustard sauce or spicy oil. You can either stand and eat or get lucky with a park bench nearby. The bread was very soft and the pork pretty juicy with some fatty pieces which happens when eating pork anywhere. Cash. It was the only Bifana we tried so cannot compare to others. I wouldn't want to wait much longer than we did. read more

Amazing value and taste! Friends and I got 3 bifanas for ~8 Euros and they came out within minutes. Wish I tried the Bifanas with cheese, but the hot sauce and mustard were enough to give it a kick too! Portugal is such a vibe and this place is a must visit for a classic Bifana outside. There's even a nice big bench out front to sit and enjoy your food. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This totally felt like a local, secret, hole in the wall that sadly for locals the secret is now out to the rest of us. A really good, classic bifana. A can't-skip if you're visiting. Be prepared to wait but the wait is so worth it!!! read more

For 2.5 euros, you can get a small sandwich that's a staple of Portuguese cuisine. The bifanas is a stewed pork sandwich with no frills. Simply go to the counter and make sure to look for the menu off to the side. It's hidden, which is kind of a pain if you're not local and don't know what to get. Lucky for you, I took a picture of the menu and posted it. I believe this place still remains cash only so make sure you've got some cash on hand. I stopped by an atm during my visit to the Castelo de Sao Jorge to prep for this. Exchange rate was 1.12 USD to 1 Euro and at the ATM I went to, I still had the 3% transaction fee. Just as a note I don't think you really need that much cash in Portugal since most places accept card so the so-so rates were fine by me. People tend to eat at the counter or at the plaza the little counter faces. Just make sure to get the mustard and some piri piri (hot chili oil) as needed. Also a good idea to pair this with some beer. Taste wise the bread was soft with ample flour on the outside. The pork was too salty for me so I wasn't a huge fan of this. Nevertheless it's cheap and there are other things on the menu if you don't like plain pork between bread. Wouldn't get again if I didn't have to, but if I needed something cheap, this is fine. read more

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Tried the famous Bifana and it did not disappoint. Out of everything my bf and I ate on our trip to Portugal, he said this may have been #1. Way better than the other spots that sell this. It gets very busy with long lines, but moves fast. Cash only and no tables/chairs. Sit on a bench near the tree, steps or stand. Do not forget to put the mustard and piri piri sauce to enhance it! read more

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Soft bread, juicy beef, fast and friendly service. Went during fall and there was no line. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Window booth to order. Hot sauce and mustard condiments. - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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If there's a line, it's definitely worth the wait. I recommend getting take-out, because this place is about as big as my bedroom (but gets infinitely more action). Arguably the best food I've had in portugal was their bifana. It was that good. The combo of mustard and chili sauce perfectly combined with the pork inside. The pork was super tender and seasoned extremely well and the bread complemented the other ingredients perfectly. The hype is real. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Yum - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

As Bifanas do Afonso has an amazing bifana sandwich. In a tiny corner location, the kitchen is a small area on the other side of the counter. Ask the man tending the bubbling pot for a bifana and a double espresso. The other side of the counter is a limited capacity eating area countertop that is standing room only for about just four people. Crusty bread with sliced pork stewed in pork gravy. Simplicity is rewarding sometimes. The pork has strong pork flavor from basting in its own juices. One sandwich is almost not quite enough. There are bottles of sweet mustard or spicy oil that you can squeeze onto the sandwich. The espresso is served in a little coffee cup on a saucer with a packet of sugar. This is a great way to start a morning. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Bifana pork sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Pork Sandwich Portuguese cuisine is known for many things including their Portuguese egg tarts but my favorite is finding where to eat bifana or the traditional pork slice sandwich One of the most popular spots in Portugal for bifanas is As Bifanas do Afonso It's a small spot with long queues and while it's accepted credit cards in the past, today it was cash only The wait is about 30 minutes and while the nearby seating is from another restaurant they are happy to serve you drink and snacks while you wait for your sandwich I tried the bifana with and without cheese but preferred it most without Either way, the key is plenty of chili oil and plenty of mustard to accentuate and enhance the well seasoned pork and soft bread Bifana €2,7 / Bifana com Queijo €3,8 As Bifanas do Afonso (Lisbon, Portugal) Seating is public seating outdoor only and payment is cash only. read more

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Best bifanas in Lisbon! The other places don't even compare. We tried eating here as much as possible. The bread and meat is cooked so perfectly. You can tell it's a good spot since the locals come here. Prices are great. But it can get busy. Thankfully the staff are very swift so it keeps it moving. Be sure to try out the spicy oil and mustard! read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Best bifana in Lisbon! 2.50€! - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Pass this place several times and it always had a line. I finally got their Bifana sandwich and tried their Green soup. The gentleman told me to just get without cheese (traditionally eaten without cheese). They had mustard and a chili sauce if you want to put in the sandwich. Sandwiches is very good and inexpensive. Less than 5 euros for the sandwich and sopa read more

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Yup soooo good and cheap. But it's all to go so be prepared. Even had the soup, super tasty. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Went about 1030 and only one person was in front os us. Got a few bifanas a beer and it was incredible. There's a few benches nearby and a table or two to eat it. I would def recommend this place. read more

The food is great, and I suggest adding mustard and spicy oil for your bifana. Service is fairly fast, and you have to eat at the small bar outside. This is a hole in the wall restaurant, but it is very good! read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - The classic Bifana. - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Tried to go closer to closing, but they were already closed when I arrived! Tried a second time on a foodie tour and made it! We had the typical Bifana with a beer. The sandwich is good - pork and bread. It's simple, it's flavorful, and it's fast. A staple in Portuguese food. read more

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Quick service through a small window outside. Yes it's a touristy place to eat but that doesn't diminish that the sandwiches are delicious and super affordable. Get 2. Wish this place was open late because it would be ideal to grab som big ana's after a night out. read more

We stumbled upon the famous Bifanas and it did not disappoint! The line took about 20 minutes, and would occasionally have to break apart to let taxis through before re-forming again. Don't expect any seats to be available to eat upon either - I mistakenly sat at some of the chairs and tables a few feet away from the façade of the restaurant and found out after a few minutes it was for patrons of the cafe around the corner, just out of sight. The bifanas were very simple, but had something special about them. The bread texture is on the softer side between toasted crunchy and untoasted soft, and worked very well with the pork. We added some mustard and spicy sauce to ours, which imho enhanced the flavor. Order a beer to wash it down. Dirt cheap, and probably one of the best quick meals in Lisbon. A must visit. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Bifanas - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Great sandwich!!! Worth the wait and paired great with a fresh beer. Highly recommend.

Simple and delicious. Standing room only and some public seating, but honestly this place hits. I've only gotten the bifanas e quiejo but it's all I need. If you're hungry, want something quick, this is the place to go! Flavor was delicious as well, not too spicy, well seasoned pork, soft yet chewy bread. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Bifana e quiejo - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The food was so good and the service was awesome. It was one of my favorite meals on my vacation.

We have tried several Bifana places in Portugal & this one was our favorite. I am not sure if it's because it was our 1st one, or because we had to earn the food by walking up the hill or maybe because it was recommended by a local....Nevertheless we absolutely loved it. Amazing value, super juicy & flavorful. It was gone so fast that I didnt even have a chance to take a photo! What a treat. read more

Glad we stopped here for Bifanas. They're so cheap (2,70€ each) and you get delicious pork on fresh fluffy bread. I'd add a generous squirt of mustard for more flavor and some of the spicy oil. A big enough sandwich to serve as a quick meal or a big snack. No seating inside and only two counters outside for maybe 4 people at most to stand and eat so plan to take the sandwiches elsewhere (there is a park bench around a tree next to the place). Grab a cheap beer too! Easy enough to order without knowing Spanish, not sure how much English they spoke but minimal words were exchanged. read more

Best bifanas in Lisbon. It's a small space and you have to wait in line, but the line moves quickly. Definitely worth the trip.

Recommended from a reddit Lisbon thread and we saw lots of locals when we walked by this place everyday as it was near our Airbnb. It's a small mom and pop kind of shop (cash only) and offers little standing room inside. The bifanas were good alone but even better with the chili oil and mustard. The bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside making it a perfect sponge to soak in the condiments. The meat is fresh. You can see them cook it in front of you and pull it out of the pot when they make your sandwich. The prices were also very fair. You can't ask for much more from a hole-in-the-wall place like this. The staff was incredibly friendly to us. We even made friends with the man behind the counter but forgot to ask for his name :( read more

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fast and friendly service. If you sit down, the Bifana isn't on the menu, but you can request it. On the stand up counter, it's standard to just order a bifana. The plates that include french fries are a great value. The pork belly dish was very flavorful. read more

Amazing breakfast of bifana, pork sandwich and lambretto size beer. Hole in the wall must go read more

This place has the best bifana I've ever had ever! They are quick and friendly and was all it was said to be. There was a bit of a lunch rush but it was still fast. read more

As Bifanas do Afonso - Delicious - Fast Food Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Nothing so far in Lisbon has compared to the marinade and flavor explosion of this extremely simply yet oh so delicious comfort food of the Portugal people and their capital, Lisbon! I will never forget this traditional snack. read more

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The most amazing bifana. I would recommend to anyone who comes to Lisbon. Delicious!! You cannot beat the price. If you see a long line do not be discouraged. It moves very fast. Cash only so be prepared. Going back tomorrow for breakfast and possibly lunch. read more

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So I heard I needed to try bifanas in Lisbon. I had my doubts and pictures I've seen didn't make them seem too great. But boy was I wrong. As Bifanas do Afonso was freaking amazing. Didn't think the meat could be so tender and juicy and the bread complemented perfectly. read more