Great experience in Copacabana, and first time trying Northeastern Brazilian food. Barraca da Chiquita features a colorful, lively atmosphere. It was casual but nicely decorated. They also had some musicians playing which added to the vibe. The fish moqueca (seafood stew) was served boiling hot and full of flavor with rice on the side. My friend had the lamb stew, which was equally tasty. Both were perfect with some coconut water (they also offer beer and caipirinhas). Service was spot on and professional. read more

Barraca da Chiquita - Moqueca - Northeastern Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

When visiting RJ, i visited this restaurant located in Copacabana. They serve authentic Brazilian food from the north aka Nordestina. I tried the moqueca with fish and shrimp. The fish stew was served with rice and fish paste on the side. Every bite was savory. My dish was very hot and very rich and nicely seasoned... Very delicious! The staff was very accommodating, gentile and very professional. The restaurant venue has a very unique and welcoming vibe. The music played had an extra charge and the service was included on the bill. Highly recommended! read more

Barraca da Chiquita - Northeastern Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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Drinks was really good. I just touched down in Brazil and was told to try this spot I did enjoy the Caipirinha here. The service was good the server did not understand much English. The ambiance was casual. I would recommend sharing a plate because the portions here are pretty large and shareable. The men were a little odd they just stood in a line with all their hats watching us eat. Not sure what that was about but overall decent local spot. The read more

Barraca da Chiquita - Shrimp with rice w. Raisins. - Northeastern Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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Came here for dinner, and there was no wait. The ambiance is super cute (although touristy, but I'm fine with it!). The waitstaff had cool outfits and hats, and there were times when they had live singing in the restaurant. There were some mosquitos flying around, so that was not great They had an English menu which was nice. We got the sun-dried meats and cassava for the appetizer. It was huge and could have been an entree in itself! The meat was mostly tender. Some parts were drier, and some parts were too salty, but still tasty. The fried cassava was surprisingly good. They were extra crispy and had a light/slightly sweet flavor. I didn't like the regular cooked cassava very much For my entree, I got the Moqueca (fish stew), which comes with rice and this yummy sauce. The fish was mostly tender, although some parts were drier. The stew also had pieces of shrimp (they were small and kind of dry). The flavor of the stew was amazing and had so much flavor! Also loved the sauce that came with it. My bf got a fish dish, which was pretty good, but also had some drier parts. For dessert, we tried the Sertao gelado, which was a sweet coconut and tapioca ice cream dish. It was interesting and pretty good and didn't have a strong coconut taste, which was good for me because I don't prefer coconut. Overall enjoyed the meal. Prices were reasonable read more

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Barraca da Chiquita specializes in traditional Northeastern Brazilian food in a kitschy atmosphere with costumed waiters and live music. We started with the Moqueca de Peixe, a soup made of fish, shrimp, coconut milk, palm oil, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served with pirao (a gummy mixture of cassava flour and hot stock) and white rice. The freshly-made Moqueca was served in a piping hot stone pot but was on the watery side and could have been stronger in flavor. We also had the Tambaqui Fish Ribs, three grilled pieces of meaty-fleshed tambaqui fish, served with couscous and Baiao de Dois (mixture of rice, cowpea beans, bacon, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and cheese). Overall, the food here was decent though not outstanding, and the service was no frills and straightforward. read more

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It was nice. the chicharrón was delicious. The service great. The house shrimp was just okay. The drinks are fresh read more

Barraca da Chiquita - House shrimp - Northeastern Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

We found this restaurant on Yelp while in Brazil, and decided to give it a try based on the ratings. The staff was friendly and provided us with an English menu. We ordered a combo for two which came with various meats, fries, and rice. The food was good and the portions were large. I think the combo for two could feed four people. Ambiance was loud and casual. It seemed to be a very popular place. read more

Barraca da Chiquita - Northeastern Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

This is a place that seems to mostly cater to tourists who are visiting the area. The atmosphere is fun and lively, with musicians playing local music. The place is cheerfully decorated, and they have outdoor seating available. We were a group of 13, and everyone got a numbered card, which they used to keep track of your order and provide individual checks. This was a common practice throughout Brazil, which I think is great, especially when dining with a large group, so you don't need to figure out how to split the check. The menu has a variety of local Northern Brazilian food, consisting of mostly meats, rice, stews, and seafood. I ordered the sun-dried meat with yuca fries and typical rice. The meat was good but overcooked. The yuca fries and rice were delicious. This was the best rice I've had in a long time. Mostly, everyone seemed happy their food except some complained that the feijoada was way too salty. I tasted some and agreed that it was oversalted. The caipirinhas were very good and strong. I could only drink one. This place is a good option if you want to enjoy a lively fun atmosphere. They automatically charge $10 for the live entertainment. The prices seemed typical for a tourist area. read more

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Initially, I was headed to dine at an Italian restaurant but saw Chiquita varied the way and it looked lively and full of people. There was a small wait but we were seated in about 15 minutes. This is a traditional northern Brazilian Cuisine restaurant. I'm not too familiar with Brazilian cuisine generally speaking, but there were lots of options on the menu. I saw oxtails and it's one of those things that if I see it, I'm ordering. My friend ordered a dried meat appetizer with cassava--it was a lot for an appetizer but the meat was so flavorful. I liked my oxtails but it could have used a tad more salt. This may also be because our food stateside tends to be more salty/sugary imo, but the flavor of the oxtail was there. Of course I had fresh coconut water and caipirinhas--must order beverages when in Rio! read more

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So far while in Brazil, this was my favorite restaurant. I can't remember what we ordered but got two dishes and cocktails. All was super!!!

Awesome restaurant! Tried the moqueca fish stew, the couscous with meat inside, the croqueta, the Alexander drinks and the ice cream with coconut amazing ness for dessert the waiter recommended. Everything was phenomenal! The dessert and the drink were outstanding. Everything was flavorful and delicious! Hands down would come again. read more

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Beautiful northern Brazilian dishes, great service very open and air outdoor sitting

Came in for the moqueca bahiana. Almost everyone else was ordering churrasco sets with Yuka fries and broccoli rice. The moqueca took a long time and was strange tasting, whole fish steaks with bones and skin. Fish strangely colored and firm. Little to no coconut flavor and no dende read more

Wide selection of food and drinks, fun and friendly staff. They were able to accommodate separate checks for our party of 8. Big birthday celebration came in after us and brought their own dessert. One drink was WAY too strong and they made a different one for our friend. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Amazing northern Brazilian dishes, fresh juices and wonderful decor. Waiters are very attentive and the food comes in a reasonable time . We ate the "casquinha de Siri" and it was fresh and made just like I remember . Not too salty and full of crab meat. The cheese pastéis are and elevated version ams comes with onions and green onions and if you have picky kids like me they will not eat because of that. I wish it was not so hot outside and would've asked for the caldo de mocotó which is a bone marrow soup. Overall ; it is a must go restaurant . read more

Soooooo delicious!!! We got churrasco misto for 2 and it was plenty of food for a good price. The beans were the best I've had! We will definitely be going back when we go back to Rio read more

More like 4.5 stars. Ambiance: Nice cantina-style, relaxed and arty. Could do without the traditional musicians who play a little too loudly. Service: Lots of waiters, but most of them were tired or surly. Attentive and speedy though. Food: Excellent. I had the traditional fish stew (moqueca). I got the "fish" version (as opposed to the shrimp one) which also had shrimp. There was loads of fish and shrimp and the preparation was simply delicious. I was a little disappointed that the feijoada only came in a 2-person portion. It looked very good but I was dining alone. Price: Similar price to places in the neighborhood but I doubt they do it that well. I will definitely go back next time I'm in town. read more

Restaurant with some traditional food from the Northeast of Brasil. The picanha is seasoned well and the appetizer of bolinha de sertao is very moist and tasty. It is close to an undercooked bread filled w some beef and cheese. The guys are entertaining also and wear traditional hats from the farms in the North (os fazendeiros). read more

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Great first experience of Brazilian cuisine. Just a heads up, portions are huge! You can share most main dishes. Highly recommend this spot. read more

The food was delicious and our waiter was excellent.. anticipating every need. Must try. Walking distance from the Windsor California hotel

This place is Awesome!! Food is delicious and very authentic! But the best part is the service!! The waiters are so nice and attentive! Highly recommend it for typical and delicious Brazilian food. We were there last week and had the best time! read more