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    Brasil Legal Cafe

    4.3 (69 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sunny T.

    Small, no-frills restaurant that also sells some groceries. The place has lots of windows so is pretty bright during the day. Service is a bit slow, especially during busy times, and it helps if you speak Portugese. We had a bit of trouble communicating with our server in English. The food portions were large, and all the food was very homey and tasty. We left with enough leftovers for another meal each.

    a meal of beans, rice, and greens
    Miguel M.

    Came here to try the famous feijoada and it did not disappoint. Having been to Brasil and tried it there, this was definitely a very authentic and delicious dish. The cafe also has Brazilian products to buy. However, I will say I was disappointed on the to go plate. For the price, I wouldn't call this a good deal. Maybe eating it in the actual store may be worth the money but taking it to go wasn't. The feijoada dish cost almost $19 with tax. Food 5/5 Value for money 3/5

    Feijoada Completa and Yucca Fries - both delicious!!!
    Mirella G.

    The Feijoada Completa and the Yuuca Fries were delicious. I always come here to get my Guaraná Zero but today was the first time I ordered food and I was not disappointed!! SO GOOD!! I'll definitely order again from Brasil Legal. It's a great spot to get some tradicional Brazilian ingredients and great food.

    Two orders of feijoada and a side of paõ de queijo!
    Alison Z.

    Boyfriend thought this was a law firm for Brazilians for 6 months before I got him to go inside lol. Amazing, delicious, cozy! We came in on a Saturday and found out they don't actually serve food until 11am. Walked around Western and came back to order some paõ de queijo, feijoada, and a side of Guarana. I was excited to try this because many of the reviews on here exclaim how authentic it is - how Brasil Legal, while small, is probably the most authentic Brazilian food you can get in Chicago. Can't speak to how "authentic" Brasil Legal is because neither of us are Brazilian, but we can confirm that the menu here is super delicious. The beef in the feijoada was so tender and soft, it fell apart on my fork. And the sides that came with it were also flavorful and tasty! TLDR; this is not a law firm and you should come in for some comforting Brazilian food.

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    Angela H.

    Lovely little place with great pastries. Love the coxinha - so so so good! There is also a small market of grocery goods such as Brazilian hot cocoa powder. A great stop if you're in the neighborhood!

    Sign up front, it is open!
    Ted C.

    I have never been to a Brazilian market before so why two stars? When I got there there were people moving things out the door, not bags or items but furniture and paintings. My first impression was that it was out of business and the owner or whoever was moving things out. I hesitated entering because I thought I would be treated with a stern, "we're closed." For a market, which I think it was pretty thin. It seemed like that had maybe ten items just spread out amongst all the shelves. I may not have been to a Brazilian market before but market wise pretty sad.

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    Rebeca S.

    Food is not good, the risole de camarão doesn't have shrimp. I just order and really did not like it

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    8 months ago

    Great service, food is delicious, authentic Brazilian food. Got some picanha and coxinha must buy Farofa & pacoquita

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    This is a great place to try Brazilian cuisine and to shop for Brazilian goods. The service and food are great. You should try!

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    Amazingly fresh food, fantastic service and so nice to be able to have a little piece of my home country here.

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    Truly authentic food and grocery and the owners were so lovely and nice! I'd been craving some good Brazilian food and this hit the spot!

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    BOM! Mais muito bom great service and delicious meals and snacks. A little piece of Brazil right around the corner

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    Amazing place for Brazilian grocery and the food is super good as well. Friendly service.

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    Fogo de Chão

    Fogo de Chão

    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    3.4 miRiver North, Near North Side
    $$$

    Finally got to go back to this location and oh how I should've never strayed to other locations…read more This particular location never disappoints on food or service. My friend and I went for lunch and service was too tier. It was friendly and efficient including the guachos. The meat was not over/under cooked and they made sure to ask me which cuts I really wanted and came out with those cuts.

    Once in a while, you get the courage to splurge on a family dinner. My family and I decided to do…read morejust that on July 4th at Fogo in downtown Chicago. Seven people, $700 all in, and so much regret. Service: 3/5 I'll start with the positive: the customer service was overall pretty good. It was raining hard, so after walking a few miles and exhausting other indoor options, we popped in 30 minutes early to see if they could seat us. They could, and they got us in quickly. So far, so good. I'm only giving this three stars because, at the start of our meal, servers poured out of the kitchen all at once. Normally, that would be great--better to be overwhelmed with food than wondering where it is--but the situation resembled chaos more than efficiency. They were in and out so quickly that I barely knew what I was being served. That said, I'll give them credit where it's due: they checked on us several times and kept our drinks full and the table stocked with bread. Food: 1/5 It was just bad. No amount of good service can make up for bad food. The salad bar was "meh." A decent assortment of options, but nothing to write home about. The meat--which is the whole point of the experience--was honestly terrible. It had no flavor, none. Somehow, even the fattier cuts were bland; I wondered if they forgot to season them entirely. It didn't help that almost every piece of meat we received, regardless of what we requested, was well-done and bone-dry. I tried so hard to enjoy it, but every bite was just a reminder that I was out $700 for food you'd usually have to pay me to eat. It was my birthday, and while I was surprised when the staff brought out a lava cake and ice cream, it was a bit odd that half the ice cream was already melted all over the plate by the time it reached the table. Atmosphere: 3/5 It was fine--nothing to brag about, but about what you'd expect from Fogo. My one critique is the smell; it was a lot better outside than inside. There was this weird, clinical scent--I don't even know how to describe it--that permeated the dining room. Otherwise, it was acceptable. Cost: 1/5 Way overpriced considering what we actually got. It really stings to waste our "once-a-year" expensive family dinner on such awful food. We're done with Fogo, unfortunately.

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    Fogo de Chão - Bone-In Ribeye: Aged for 21 days for a richer flavor, and roasted slowly to retain the natural flavors of the meat on the bone.

    Bone-In Ribeye: Aged for 21 days for a richer flavor, and roasted slowly to retain the natural flavors of the meat on the bone.

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    Sinha Elegant Cuisine - Red velvet and flan

    Sinha Elegant Cuisine

    4.4(188 reviews)
    3.0 miNear West Side
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    I think this is the best restaurant I've ever been to in America. The food was impeccable…read more Everything is made by one wonderful grandma who is so sweet and greets everyone with a smile. The service is amazing, everyone is so accommodating. And it truly felt like I was just at a house party or a dinner with friends or family. You know that one scene in ratatouille where the food critic snaps back into life when he tastes the soup for the first time and feels an overwhelming sense of nostalgia? Yeah, that's exactly how I felt eating here. I will definitely be back.

    My college friend was visiting from out of town and I made reservations to Sinha Elegant Brazilian…read moreCuisine for Sunday brunch. Sunday Brunch has 2 seatings: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Brunch is also BYOB, no corkage fee. Parking: a private parking lot on side of the house. When one arrives, establishment sign states ring the bell. We were welcomed with a warm smile and a huge welcome! I felt like welcomed with the beautiful colors and smells. Appetizers were already available on the main floor along with hibiscus tea and water. When all the guests arrive, the owner welcomed us and shared her menu along with explaining how she prepared the food. And oh so much food! Steak, beans and rice, shrimp, salad, vegetables plus options for vegetarians and gluten free. Dessert was red velvet cake with flan. Brazilian and Indian decor was beautiful! Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Small parties and large parties are welcomed. All guests chose to eat out back in patio area. It was a beautiful Chicago day to enjoy such a wonderful meal. We had a wonderful time and an incredible experience! Cheers!~

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    Bacuri Bakery - Pao de queijo

    Bacuri Bakery

    4.9(29 reviews)
    17.2 mi

    Cute spot that offers empanadas, sweets, sandwiches & drinks…read more WiFi worked well! Good spot to grab an empanada and get some work done.

    My bestie suggested for us to visit Bacuri Bakery since she lives 5 minutes away and it was…read moreprobably one of the best decisions we've made on a restaurant in a long time. I had one of the best experience. From the adorable location of the Bakery, to the wonderful service and lets not forget the super delicious food! Inside of the place consist of about 4 tables and some high tops. It's in a cute little house with a rustic feel of wood that I love. A IG worthy name wall and super clean! Which is very important to me. The gentleman behind the counter was soooo nice, friendly, knowledgeable and I wonder if he's the owner but I am all about supporting local small businesses. I would come back for the service alone! I don't eat meat so I ordered the Portobello, red pepper and havarti cheese sandwich. My bestie ordered the ham and cheese and both was amazing!!! Mine wasn't overly salty, cheese was gooey, mushrooms and peppers was deliciously seasoned and best of all, the sandwich was crispy to the bite! Free parking right outside of the restaurant and free water for your convenience. I already have a coffee but we both took some pulled pork, chicken and spinach empanadas to go and everything was amazing! 10/10 on everything! Can't wait to bring my family to try the sweets and other stuff like acai bowl, cookies, cake jar and much much more!!! Please stop in and try it for yourself! You will fall in love! I know I did! Thank you Bacuri Bakery! I will be back!

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    Carnivale Chicago

    Carnivale Chicago

    3.9(2.7k reviews)
    3.2 miWest Loop, Near West Side
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    Such a coolly decorated place!…read more Had a work dinner event and happy hour place and was blown away when I walked in. The design is very in your face, with bright colors and large fixtures. Super cool. Staff was amazing, both the bartenders and servers. Very attentive and out of their way to accommodate. We had a coursed dinner. Apps were good. Shrimp ceviche was not my fav, but the smoked mushroom croquettes were flavorful and good. Carnivale Salad was great with little cheese bites and great dressing. I got the filet. Didn't ask for temp, but the crust was flavorful. Not a cake person, but the chocolate dulce de leche cake was one of my favorite things. Would come back for a drink, salad and dessert.

    Stopped by Carnivale on my last trip to Chicago. When you arrive parking can be a bit difficult as…read morethis restaurant is located in the West Loop. You'll need to either street park or find your taking in a nearby garage. When you walk in you'll feel like your transported to a festival like, bright, and colorful atmosphere. Several people had mentioned that you need to stop by Carnivale if you ever visit Chicago. It felt like there were different themes in each room with different people murals/themes and a great spot for taking instagram photos. I ordered the Gaucho Steak (12 oz. 45-Day Dry-Aged Creekstone Farms Ribeye, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri) which was excellent and packed with flavor. The restaurant is so beautiful, definitely recommend exploring the different rooms if you stop in.

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    Carnivale Chicago - Rumba Bar

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    Carnivale Chicago - Ropa vieja - a must!

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    Ropa vieja - a must!

    Tango Sur - Sweet beef Empanada with chimichurri

    Tango Sur

    4.0(2.8k reviews)
    2.3 miLakeview
    $$$

    We had a pleasant dinner on a Sunday evening out on the patio. Luckily it's covered so the little…read morebit of rain we had did not bother us. They had a very nice bread server with four individual oval French loaves with very tasty butter. We tried the provoleta with peppers because we like that a lot in Argentina, but this was nothing like it and I guess that was to be expected. There they have a bunch of drier version of provolone and they grill it directly on the grill grates and it doesn't really melt too much. This tasted like standard provolone cheese and it was melted in a bowl. It was tasty, and unfortunately they probably can't get the Argentinian version of the cheese they would need to do it correctly. Our friends got the beef brochette with asparagus and the outside skirt steak and both were fabulous. Well seasoned and grilled and tender. My husband and I got the 2 pound stuffed fillet! It supposedly had ham in the filling but I couldn't taste it or see it anywhere. Unfortunately it had a really strongly flavored sauce along with the portobello mushrooms. We expected something with fewer herbs, which kind of overpowered the beef. It's a shame because the way they described it on the menu is not what came out. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't what we were expecting and unfortunately, the beef flavor was hard to discern because of all of the herbs in the dark brown sauce. We brought our own wine and they didn't even have a corkage fee, which was amazing! We saw other plates go by with copious amounts of tomatoes and onions on salads and the filet mignon platter, it seemed like it was three or four pieces of fillet it had to be nearly a pound for one serving. The prices are pretty steep for the beef and they do charge $10 for sharing, however it might be worth just getting one of the larger plates and spending the 10 bucks to share as opposed to getting an entrée each and taking home lots of food which we did.

    We love a BYOB with no corkage fee. Also, warm table bread!! Pretty easy to call in and get a res…read morefor a Sunday night. The warm table bread and butter was pretty good so it was an effort to keep from eating too much and ruining our appetite. We split a chicken empanada to start which was really good, especially with the chimichurri sauce. For mains, we split the parillada para dos - a large meat platter meant for two. It was came with a little house salad and was a super good deal with all the meat they gave you (we ended up with lunch the next day, too!) The best part of the dish was the short ribs. Super soft and sort of fatty tasting, but not in a gross way, in a really yummy way. We also really liked the chorizo sausage. The flap tastes good, but was a little tougher than the other meat. The beef sweetbread and blood sausage were different, a little bit of an odd texture, but still good.

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    Dining area

    Tango Sur - Empanadas

    Empanadas

    Tango Sur - Meat sweats. Delicious.

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