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    Cervantes

    4.4 (41 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lauren L.

    This place was one of our favorites in Rio. We actually returned back twice. Our favorite was the most famous dish and claim to fame at this place. Fillet mignon w sweet pineapple and onions. It's the perfect combo! The sweetness and juicy Bess from the pineapple, the salty ness from the meat that's perfectly medium rare, the grilled onions!! The bottom tends to get super soggy super quick from all the juicy mess so prepare to get messy and have lots of napkins. Service was pretty good they automatically add on the service free which is 10%. There was a little language barrier the second time we came and basically had to send back 2 different sandwiches in order to get the right one that we actually wanted to order. We went earlier in the day so it was not crowded, so a lot of workers were just standing around in the front talking. There's a sit down side that interconnect with the takeout windows if you want that instead. Would recommend this place just for that ama8'f sandwich !

    Jerry E.

    Great Sandwiches. Not huge but filled to the absolute max! I had the filet mignon sandwich which came out medium rare, super tender & had great flavor! And my SO had the grilled chicken (flango) which was also amazing! Service was Super Fast! Highly recommend the batata fritas - potato chips made in house and were badass!!

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    Jason O.

    I've been told that a trip to Rio De Janeiro is wasted without stopping at Cervantes for a their classic sandwich. Fortunately, our friend is a local and made sure we didn't miss out. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the classic Cervantes which comes with filet steak, cheese, and pineapple which is served on a brioche style bun. It's one of the most unique and delicious sandwiches I've ever had. I also ordered a beef empanada and that was also perfectly prepared and extremely tasty. They have many other items but with a sandwich that good I can't see myself exploring if I make it back. The service is fantastic and the restaurant has a classic old school feel. You have to put this place on your list. Enjoy!

    Amanda L.

    Absolutely delicious sandwiches with the best pâté I've ever had in my life. I also love that they have pineapple in the sandwiches, pineapple belongs on everything! My boyfriend and I were in Rio/Iguazu for 2 weeks and during this time period we came here twice because we loved it so much.

    Tim S.

    Thank you Yelp and Yelp reviewers for this find! I got the fresh baked and hand sliced ham and cheese sandwich that had a huge pineapple slice as well! Best sandwich ive had in a long time! Stood in the takeaway area and ate and had an ice cold Brahma beer! Awesome local flavor!

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    10 years ago

    Had the fillet minot sandwich with cheese and pineapple. It was excellent. Food was so good and highly recommended.

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    Food was really good! We got the filet mignon with cheese sandwich and the local beer!

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    Hawaiian pizza), but the thought of this filet mignon sandwich (2 months later) has me salivating!!!

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    Botequim Informal

    Botequim Informal

    4.1(26 reviews)
    0.8 kmCopacabana
    $$

    This restaurant has really become one of my favorite places to dine at while traveling to Rio. We…read moregot the feijoada and it was incredibly good. If you like a little spice with some of your food, be sure to discard the tobasco sauce and ask for the molho pimenta especial. Be sparing with how much you use, it can get pretty ridiculous. The service was great and the staff was friendly. I don't think they speak much English, descriptive hand gestures and menu props are welcome and likely offensive. I'm stopping here again before I leave. Our meal for two came out to around R$100 for four drinks and feijoada to share. Portion sizes are large.

    We have come here multiple times for happy hours and now with the World Cup to sit back, relax and…read morecheer on the games with their 3 TVs. Its not that big of a space, but the open air concept, makes the space feel larger. We've gone in groups of 6-8 and people have enjoyed their beer, caipirinhas, and juices. For food we tend to split a Churrasco Misto: which comes on a hot plate cuts of beef, chicken and sausages. Rice and traditional farofa comes along with this dish. the only thing missing from it are Fries, but we always put in a separate order. Besides the Churrasco Misto, there are other versions of the Hot plate dishes: Only picanha, a Chorizo plate, and a seafood plate (which offers shrimp, octopus and squid and mussels). They also have other individual dishes and traditional brazilian bar food. For dessert we have had their Doce de Leite Pasteis which are great to share. Their Petit Gateau was ok, simple, nothing amazing. But if you are interested for something sweet to end the day they work too.

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    Botequim Informal - Our view from outdoor seating.

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    Cervantes - brazilian - Updated June 2026

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