Bifanas are a classic Portuguese sandwich made with simmered pork. It's a fast, cheap meal across…read morethe country - and arguably no place is as famous for these as As Bifanas do Afonso. It's a tiny takeout-only counter, but the lines can get very long here. When I arrived, it was mid-afternoon, so only about five or so people.
They're very quick with the food as well - I got mine, the classic one (no cheese), about a minute after ordering.
The sandwich overall was pretty good. It's not meant to be a full meal - more like a snack or a breakfast type - it's not very large.
The pork is alright, but a little tough. It's not very juicy, as there are certain parts that feel leather-ish. It did grow on me as I kept eating though, and towards the end I started to like it more. The bread is actually quite good; crispy on the top and yet the hollowed-out inside stays fluffy.
They have mustard and chili oil on a side table for you to add - and this is much needed. The moisture from these helps so much with the sandwich, and especially the mustard just adds that different flavor that prevents it from being just plain pork.
Oh yeah, and it's super cheap - at just 3 euros.
Overall, it's not amazing food, but for how cheap it is it gets the job done. 8/10