The cheese rolls are addicting and the picahna steak is cooked over grill so it has a nice smoky flavor. Delicious!

Gorgeous location in a shopping area surrounded by restaurants, stores and a gigantic movie theater. Depending when you go, there might be live music outside. The staff is cordial and friendly. As I was eating my picanha Plate, I noticed the black bean was missing from my dish. When the server came to check on me, I asked about the black beans and they promptly brought me the beans. The quality of the food and kibe was great. At the end, they gave me a dessert on the house which I appreciated. Overall, an excellent second visit. I hope the business continues to thrive read more

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I was shopping at Nordstrom Rack and got hungry. I searched "food" and didn't realize that this place was in the same plaza. What caught my eye was their steak and rice dish I saw on Yelp. This cafe is to the right of the movie theater and it's decor is very cute. They have outdoor dining as well. I noticed their menu is different than what I saw online meaning they may have seasonal options and that you'll never run out things to try. So altho I came for the steak I saw a dish I've never heard of before called the Feijoada that's only served on Sundays. Well it happening to be a Sunday I HAD TO ORDER IT, right?! Ha So it turns out that it's the national dish of Brazil and altho my steak cravings were not satisfied I found this dish to be ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER EATEN. Wow, just wow. I didn't know how to eat it at first tho, luckily a couple of lovely Brazilian ladies sitting nearby helped show me how. Here's how. Pour the bean, meat stew over rice. Pour some of the crumb looking thing on top, eat with the salad. Bam. I also had to try their fresh juices and got to try the pineapple mint, and the passionfruit. Delish af. The capirinha cocktail with vodka was super refreshing and not overly sweet and came with a tropical popsicle. That was a pleasant surprise. My date ordered a square crispy pastry filled with chicken and cheese that tasted phenomenal. Pasties She also ordered small beef pastries that were really great as well. Small Kibes New game plan will be to visit on Saturday for the steak then the following day for the Feijoada (pronounced like fizz-waddah) The staff is extremely friendly and very warming, it seems to be ran by a family that was very cheery regarding my tasting experience with Brazilian food. This place is a MUST GO. Multiple times. read more

Brazuca Cafe - Feijoada- incredibly delicious. Caparinha with Vodka. Excuse my spelling plz if off. Pineapple Mint juice. - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The whole place is wonderful, and the waitresses are amazing and very nice. The food came fast, and it was absolutely perfect! With each bite, I felt home. read more

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"The food was amazing, Bia helped us with everything!!! She made the whole experience even better and we can't wait to come back again."

The cheese and beef balls were really good. The misto quenche was not what i expected. When i had it in Brazil the ham and cheese were cooked and the bread was more toasty. The pastel was good but also not the same as what i remember. The service was perfect and the workers appear to be from Brazil as they speak Portuguese. The overall location is chill. I will be back for the beef balls and the beef pastel. read more

Food is delicious and service is amazing. Perfect not only for homesick Brazilians. I highly recommend it. Comida deliciosa e o atendimento é excelente. Perfeito (especialmente os brasileiros com saudades da comida da terrinha). Eu super recomendo. read more

Brazuca Cafe - Hearts of palm pastries and fried yucas. - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was truly delicious! Went to have lunch with my daughter it was our first time. Will definitely be going back. Ana the one attending us was super sweet explaining the menu. read more

Love the pastels! Regular dinner plates are like a home-cooked meal. Desserts are delightful!

Brazuca is a nicely lit and nicely decorated little gem. The son of the owner was very kind and helped answer any questions I had about ingredients and dishes. I ordered the picahna sandwich which was very delicious and light. I loved the simplicity of the dish and the aioli really helped elevate the flavor profile. I also tried their potato croquette which I dare say was better than Portos. I'll definitely return and try more of their dishes. Give them a try you won't regret it especially at their price point. read more

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This new Brazilian spot is a great add to the south coast food scene. Service - amazing! The owners are very warm and welcoming and more than happy to explain the menu to people unfamiliar with Brazilian food Food - everything we tried was so good! The famous Brazilian cheesy bread was soft, chewy, and delicious. The Brazilian hand pies (pasteis) are so unique - great flavors, our favorite was beef. Their meat plates were generous and tasty - we tried both the chicken and the picanha and both were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We can't wait to go back and try more items. Ambiance - a very open and inviting spot at south coast metro with live music outside on Saturday's. A great casual date night! read more

Brazuca Cafe - Brazilian cheesy bread - delicious!! - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I had the pleasure of trying this family owned fast casual restaurant today. They have a small menu but whatever they have in it they certainly do right. I had the picanha plate and pão de quiejo. The plate was prepared as if I was dining in a true sit down restaurant. Steak was perfectly cooked to my liking and so flavorful! The cheese bites were soft and chewy and warm. I truly loved everything about this place, from the food to the cleanliness and inviting dining space to the friendly employees. Highly highly recommend! read more

Oh my gosh this place is so good. So authentic and delicious!!! I wish this place was closer to me but I'll drive the distance. Staff was so nice and welcoming too. Definitely my go to place for authentic Brazilian food place was really clean and very well kept up as well! Parking is free which is awesome. read more

Food is amazing and service is also so good. All staffs are so nice. Love the Brazuca Cafe!! read more

Brazuca Cafe - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Two of us had lunch here today. The food was fantastic. I had the stroganoff (who knew it could be considered Brazilian food) and it was very very good. The fried plantains were hot and delicious. I know my companion liked their bowl because it was empty when we left. I'll be back. read more

What a delightful spot to enjoy nostalgic tastes of Brazil. This little gem of a place won us over as soon as we entered with their warm and attentive service. Finding a family run business in this part of OC was refreshing. We tried the cheese and hearts of palm pastel, coxinhas, misto quente sandwich, and passion fruit mousse. Definitely planning to go back again and I highly recommend it to anyone who has saudades do Brasil or if you're looking to try something unique. read more

Brazuca Cafe - Hearts of palm pastel - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Amazing food great customer service must try authentic Brazilian food we had a steak and chicken so good and they're little pastries. Oh my God. read more

Great food and also surprised by the good service (I thought it was more of a Cafe but they do bring your food up to your table and bus the tables). Delicious and authentic. I got the cheese bread, a pastel, and a meat plate and it was enough for two adults to split perfectly. read more

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This is the best spot to get Brazilian food, super authentic, delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly!

Such a nice little Brazilian cafe close by to us with home cooked, delicious Brazilian meals. My fiancé is Brazilian and he approves of all the dishes here! We love coming for the picanha steak plate and an order of pao de queijo (cheesy bread) and guarana (Brazilian soda). The service is always good and friendly. We already bring our dog as it's a dog friendly place and we eat outside. Highly recommend trying it out! It's one of the very few Brazilian restaurants here in OC that is not a buffet and we always love coming here when we crave some Brazilian home cooked meals. read more

Amazing food! Great atmosphere! Awesome service! The pastel, coxinha, and kibe were delicious. As a Brazilian, it felt like home. And to make things even better, they had the Brazil soccer game live on their TV. Thank you! read more

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Friendly staff, delicious food, perfect outdoor seating to enjoy the amazing SoCal weather!

I was in Metro Pointe today n it was like ghost town there was few people shopping n nobody in any restaurants there except at this new Brazilian cafe, Brazuca. I have been to South America 3x n of course Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo n 3 more Brazilian cities, needless to say I am fascinated by Brazilian food, I have been to all the Fogo de Chao Churrascaria n unfortunately the one in Huntington Beach was not good, all the other ones were. I have steak left over fr a New Orleans Cajun cuisine at home but wanted to try this new cafe. Im sorry if I have to be honest, the owners are a nice young couple n her name happened to be like my daughter's name, I so much wish the food was as good as I experienced but unfortunately it was not. The picanha didn't taste authentic but I managed to eat it w my 10 bottles of assorted hot sauces fr around the world! Lol but the small soup was too expensive n had little flavor, it sure was not worth $12.99. The croquettes were ok, the only item delicious was the flan but it lacks the caramel flavor, I used to make a real caramel sauce w the flan when my kids were home as nobody in usa makes them. If you have never been to Brazil then this cafe might be a 4 stars. Sorry I'm not going back as I'm going to Miami next year n that's where Brazilians live along w Argentinians n Cubans I have been everywhere now my trips basically are to oink oink !. read more

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This is my favorite Brazilian restaurant in Orange County. Highly recommend trying all the Brazilian pastries.

The food is amazing!!!! The meat was cooked to perfection, super tender and flavorful. The cheese bread was also delicious. Wonderful service and a very clean and cozy place. read more

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Amazing food!!! We drove from Anaheim just for this spot to hit our Brazilian cezving read more

Brazuca Cafe - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Loved watching the Brazilian soccer game here! Mauricio and Gisele (the owners) are amazing and so sweet and kind, loved chatting with them! The food came fast and the coxinha and pastel were so well stuffed! The kibe was delicious and there's nothing better than a cold guarana with a fresh slice of orange! Definitely coming back, I felt so at home speaking Portuguese and eating amazing Brazilian food!! read more

Brazuca Cafe - pastel, brazilian soccer game, guarana, kibe, coxinha - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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OC now has a Brazilian place to call delícia: Pastel, Picanha, Coxinha, Pão de Queijo, Brigadeiro and much more. A family owned business you can feel the warmth to delivery the best they can. You can taste on the delicious foods and beverages. (Gi,Maurício,Vivian and others are always ready to best service you). And now they also have Brahma brazilian beer. read more

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I consider myself a somewhat elite Brazilian food critic, having lived there and also having been to all the local churrascarias, and also having married a Brazilian. But mostly, to be honest, because I have good taste and judgment. Every thing on the menu here is high quality and delicious. We ordered the Picanha plate and it was as good as any we've had in our out of Brazil. All the "salgadinhos" (savory snacks) were incredible, especially the pastels. We also ordered four desserts and all were tremendous. I fully endorse this establishment and will return promptly. read more

Brazuca Cafe - Churro com doce de leite - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I ordered beef stroganoff, steak plate, corekets, and cake. Served fast. Passion fruit juice. read more

Brazuca Cafe - Brazilian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was delicious! The mahi mahi combo dish was tasty and moist, the chicken was tender and tasty in the pastel. Highly recommend while listening to the music. read more

Brazuca Cafe is truly wonderful! Everything was delicious and the staff were very friendly and answered some questions I had about the menu. I ordered the feijoada (bean stew) and some appetizers such as coxinhas and pão de queijo. My favorite was the feijoada and my least favorite was the pão de queijo, but it was all very tasty! If you like fudge, I would recommend the brigadeiros, they're delicious little chocolate truffles with fudge! I enjoyed my experience and would absolutely return to this little gem in Costa Mesa! Obrigado! read more

We recently ate at Brazuca Cafe and had a great experience! Both the The beef and Chicken stroganoffs were very flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I have paid twice as much for a lessor Stroganof I was also impressed with their gluten-free cheese bread - it was delicious and a great option for those with dietary restrictions. One person in our party had dietary restrictions and Our server, Agata, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a taste of Brazil at a reasonable price. Brazuca is located close to South Coast Plaza at the Metro Point shopping point by the Nordstrom Rack. read more

So we were walking around the food court and checking out the changes when we stopped by Brazuca Cafe. The better half and I decided to sample the Beef Pastel and the stuffed Cheese bites. oh my goodness they were fantastic! The Cheese Bites managed to meet/exceed our usual favorites from Agora steakhouse - a bit larger, but a perfect blend of bread and cheese. Flavorful start. Up next was the Beef Pastel - was certainly a good portion for what you paid for - about the size of a small sandwich - and the flavors were amazing - such a humble appearance but wow! I expect she will drag me there again soon for more.... read more

We were driving by when I saw this from the freeway. As a Brazilian, of course I stopped by to try it. I was really excited from the pictures of the pastels because generally, the ones you find here resemble more of an empanada instead of the Brazilian pastel. So I ordered the cheese pastel and my husband the chicken pastel. The place is so adorably decorated. I loved the ambiance, it was extremely clean and the staff was so friendly. I got carried away and also ordered the cake in a cup. I got the prestígio, which is chocolate cake with coconut cream. It was SO good. The cake was extremely moist and the cream was creamy as it should be. It's a generous portion so you can definitely share. I loved the service too. The girl who took our order was so friendly. Unfortunately, once we got our pastels and picked them up, both started leaking oil. I don't mean dripping. I mean a full on stream of oil. I expected some grease from the cheese to come out, but it wasn't from the cheese. The picture I have is from the initial leak. It filled half of the plate. My husbands filled the entire plate with grease. We looked at them and you could see the pastel hadn't been closed properly and like had definitely seeped inside. From looking at it, you could also see the dough was wet with oil. It was hard to taste the actual pastel and decide if it tasted good or not because all I could taste was oil. The other reviews seem like they were good, so when we're nearby next time, I want to come by and try it again for sure. Maybe it was just a bad day. The cake was one of the best cake in a cup I've had! read more

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Place so clean staff so friendly Food is the best in Southern California. Feijoada, pastel so delicious!!! read more

Delicious food and good pricing. A varied menu and a very clean interior. Friendly service also. I had the chicken plate and it was delicious. There are not that many Brazilian restaurants around, so this was a great find in the area. Meals come with a salad, rice and black beans, and they have a variety of drinks, including caphairinas, beers and soft drinks. There are also a variety of pastries, sandwiches, and desserts. read more

Our server Agata was amazing. This employee is a weld informed employee on the cuisine of Brazil, she turned us onto pastels that were made with shrimp, filling, and beef filling and hearts of palm. Absolutely incredible. She also recommended the steak sandwich which was out of this world. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Food is very delicious ' we ordered the steak plate; steak sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich, Pao de queso, coxhinia, and brigaderos. My only reason for 4/5 instead of 5/5 is they don't have a menu for kids & since portions are pretty decent sizes for adults, it's too much for a little one. Would definitely recommend for authentic Brazilian favors. read more

The steak plate with picanha was not great. The rice wasn't flavorful, the beans had big pieces of bacon (not a thing in Brazil), and the steak was chewy. I like the coxinha (it was very authentic) read more