Go for the famous "cachorrinhos," aka little sausage sandwiches, stay for the vibe and the rest of…read morethe menu. I'd read about this place online and was glad we went. It's one of those incredibly soulful spots that I feel are, low-key, becoming extinct in big cities, where everything is starting to look homogenized. We queued for about 15 minutes and grabbed seats at the bar. This was with awful weather and before peak tourist season, so I imagine the lines can get quite long. Pro tip: don't head inside just because you see someone leave. I made that mistake and was told to wait for someone to call me over. The people working here have zero sense of urgency, and that's part of the magic. You're in Portugal. Relax. The cachorrinhos were great, but we also had a steak sandwich that was phenomenal. Think greasy street food in a compact, hole-in-the-wall spot. Pair it with a beer and fries, and you've got the perfect lunch. They take cards!

This is definitely one of several places I wished I'd had time to go back to more than once, or…read moreindeed, ideally, that they'd somehow decide to open an offshoot in the exact place I live in the US (counterpoint, that that would *suck* for my arteries)... I'm very glad we stopped here while we were in Porto. I'm also glad we managed to find two *seats* together - the place is tiny, and well-attended. It's a bit cramped if you're dining in, but worth it (assuming you can find a seat.) I was also spoiled after the first fried cheese-dog arrived like 2 minutes after ordering it, despite it being so busy - the pica pao took a longer time (not an unreasonably long time), as did the second cachorrinho I decided I needed to get even though I wasn't *terribly* hungry after sharing the first two items, cause it was so good, and I knew I wouldn't be back any time soon, if ever (was fine by me, as I was also enjoying trying a bunch of Portuguese spirits for cheap - 3.5 euro for a decently large glass of ginja, 3-5 euro for various Portuguese brandies... they thought I was weird ordering a large glass of ginja, but it goes *so* well with the salty deep fried food served here.) Cachorrinhos are super unhealthy obviously, being basically a fried hot dog stuffed with cheese, but excellent, totally worth the roughly 5 bucks. The pica pau Americo was also a pretty good value, as a "small" is... not small. I figured I should try both of the things they were most known for - the pica pau was great too, but if I were ever back, I'd probably just stuff my face with wonderful fried crispy cheese dogs.

5 stars! We had such an amazing experience. Came across this gem because it was one of the only…read moreplaces open late at night. We were also hoping for exposure to yummy Portuguese food. The building itself is so beautiful and comfortable. Cozy booths with medieval stones- who could ask for more?! Our server may have been my favorite part- charming, welcoming, and proud of the restaurants' food. We asked the server to recommend wine and serve his favorite snacks- he did NOT disappoint! WHAT DID I EAT?! I'm not sure! But it was incredible! We had a fantastic time! Thanks again to our server, we wish we asked your name- obrigada!

Wonderful find and close to our hotel. Friendly service. Great food, nice ambiance,…read more and good price. I'm a very happy camper.

I was looking for a late night snack after the dinner we had earlier wasn't too satisfying. I…read morespecifically wanted a cachorro, and a spot within walking distance from our hotel. Republica dos Cachorros fit the bill. So we trekked on over at around 10:30 on a Wednesday night. The place was packed at that time, especially for a place that was closing at 11 pm, there were still plenty of people coming in to sit down to eat. We got our order to go, which took quite a bit of time to come out. We ordered the Simples (cachorro with cheese) and Prego Em Pão Misto (steak, ham, cheese sandwich). The cachorro wasn't bad but I would prefer the one over at Gazela's (unfortunately, they were closed already). It did the trick though. I didn't care for the steak sandwich, which was dry, and the bread tasted stale. I would say go only if you're passing by, but don't expect it to be quick. Otherwise, don't go out of your way.

OMG. The steak and bread was the best steak I've had recently, and the bread was amazing too…read more Service was quick and friendly. Outdoor dining is shaded and very pleasant today. Also loved the lemonade.

Great ambience and friendly people! Spacious and bright. The…read moreCachorro especial was great! Mix of a hot dog and sandwich, the cheese was delicious and the bread beautifully toasted. The meat was rich and everything ate well. The fries were crispy and not over salted. If you want a quick place to grab some good food and a beer then stop by!

This place was surprising. I had a prego the dog and prego with ham and cheese. The steak was…read morecooked nicely and the bread for the sandwich was so good. The ketchup they have is all natural and tasted like tomato. I also had the super block white beer (sabor autentico) and that was good. Fries could've been more crispy. It's more of a causal bar place with seating and staff are super nice.