My friend and I were in for lunch for the first time today. It's a large open space with floor to ceiling windows facing the parking lot allowing light into the dining area. This is a self-service buffet style cafe for most of the food. You take your place off a stack and service yourself. We each took rice, carrots, lettuce and beans. At the end of this short line, there are meat carvers and servers who will service you your meat choices at any degree of cooking: rare, medium rare, etc. Alice had chicken, and I had beef and sausage. Once your place is filled to your choosing at the meat station, it's weighed, and you're presented with a hand-written receipt with the cost. We ate very well for very little money. Our foods were delicious. There are beverages and a bar. We arrived at Noon with approximately 10 other people at tables. By 1pm there were at least 30 people eating. I formed the impression that many were regulars. The staff are very friendly, and this has to be one of most economical and delicious meals I've had this year. We both plan to return. read more

Authentic, Brazilian steakhouse that makes you feel like you're serving a plate at your auntie's house. The staff is very friendly and willing to offer recommendations on how to pair your meats. The food is delicious and a good value meal. read more

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The only south shore Brazilian restaurant and the meat options are always on point and cooked to your liking.

Great lunch spot for healthy salad, veggies and dah meats . Brazilian style Meats sliced off hot the grill per the pound price . I had some sirloin , 2 chicken wings, and talked into some beef and bacon by the grill guy... Sirloin nice, tender, wings usually excellent.. these were small pigeon size , the bacon wrapped beef he talked me into the bacon wrapped meat well cooked to inedible.... Lesson learned is don't accept suggestions as he knew he had to move the slow moving burnt meat before it feeds his dogs... Usually excellent here, this was very good except the beef in bacon... my bad as should have stuck to my normal items... Help and employees all pleasant, 12.86 and add a soda still a decent lunch... they have someone keeping the tables cleaned and moving , all good here... the tar weight with plate vs styrofoam container and final price a mystery... how much per lb? How much weight? All loaded on plate is per lb price... a heavy potato item costs same as sirloin... Bargain is a pile of high quality meat and lightweight lettuce vs Wings, potato salad and a sausage read more

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Great tasting food and good bang for your buck! Staff is friendly and efficient. I often get takeout from here if I want premium meat for cheap. Get their picanha, it's delicious! read more

The food was great. It was per pound so I got a lil of every meat I wanted. The service is nice and simple. They come pick your plates up when you are done. Let you test out the meat if you've never had it. The ambiance is so simple in a good way. Not to much going on. Different variety of music and have TVs going. One for kids as well. The only thing I did notice and didn't like. They need to use different knives for the different meats. Pork knife Chicken knife etc. over all it was great read more

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Quick food, delicious bites. Prices by the pound, total value. Grab your own drinks after your food for quick service. read more

Minas Cafe - Pork, hearts, sausage and steak strips. - Brazilian Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

Awesome lunch spot. Good service and quality food. A bit on the pricey side for lunch but worth it.

This place has great customer service, staff is very friendly and they know what they are doing. My only recommendation is that when someonw asks for medium rare give it them. Medium rare is red in the middle, not brown. read more

Amazing food and amazing service! First time here and it was quick and delicious for a great price.

Overall great food but definitely it's not the original Brazillian BBQ the taste or seasoning is completely different from the original, It looks like they use those ready-made American seasonings from Walmart hope they come back to the original Brazillian flavor If so I'll come back for an review update. read more

hang onto your receipt and check your statement, 20% gratuity was added to my order after leaving

Delicious food, but I have allergy to soy and corn, and I think their food was cooked in one of those oils because I had a reaction

This is a really yummy hole in the wall Brazilian bbq place. My husband and I went for take out. It's all by weight with a salad bar, traditional sides like beans and rice and plantains, and then you walk up to the grill to select your meats. I tried chicken hearts, chicken sausage and chicken thighs. My husband got steak, spicy sausage and pork shoulder. The staff were incredibly friendly and the price was super affordable. The food was yummy but a little salty. We got all of this for under $30. This place is no frills but an authentic and delicious meal. read more

Minas Cafe - Rice and beans, plantains, chicken hearts, chicken thighs, chicken sausage and pasta salad - Brazilian Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

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OK... so I was here Friday and I'm back in Sunday... yes it's that good!! It really doesn't get any better, fresher or better quality. read more

Minas Cafe - a large kitchen with a lot of food - Brazilian Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

The best Brazilian around. I won't ever go to any place in Framingham anymore. Better than fogo de chao which my husband seems to think is amazing. I say that Mina's has it beat hands down. Worth the drive to come for super juicy steak. The brown and black beans over rice is a must. Delicious! read more

Every time I'm in the Boston area, I always find myself at Minas! Their Brazilian barbecue meats are some of the best I've had both in terms of quality and price! Our favorites are the chicken hearts, picanha, and spicy sausage - all are super tender and moist, and incredibly well seasoned! Overall this place is a 10/10 - would highly recommend! read more

Minas Cafe - Picanha and spicy sausage to go - Brazilian Near Me - Norwood, Massachusetts

The positives: Meats pretty good. The top sirloin steak was VERY good. The garlic steak was a little over cooked for my liking very chewy. They had a lot of meat choices to choose from. Very friendly staffs and clean restaurant. The negatives: Salad bar and pricing The salad bar was not good at all. You could tell the food had been sitting there a while as the things that should have been warm were cold. They were not worth the price. Very confusing pay structure. I had one plate all salad bar stuff got charged $6.99/lb had a plate all meets got charged $11.99/lb. Husband went back to get some top sirloin to go and got charged $12.99 a pound. Others had salad bar and meat on their plate and was being charged $7.99/lb. There appeared to be no rhyme or reason to how they charged people which I did not like at all. I think it would be good if they were more upfront on pricing. My husband went back the next day and they charged $13.99 for the top sirloin. I really don't like that they can just charge you any price they want. I probably will not be back. Maybe will just got to pick up some steaks in the future.s read more

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Minas is a family favorite. Everything is delicious. A wide variety of fresh Brazilian meats. It's pay by the pound ($8-$11 feeds me, a big eater) which is better than many of the churruscaría restaurants that charge a flat fee (usually $50-$70) for all-you-can-eat, which usually leaves me regretting my gluttony. I recommend Minas to everyone who asks for restaurants in the area. It's also my kids' favorite restaurant. read more

Love the steak, kielbasa, chicken bacon...staff is friendly..place is clean..always good food

Can see why people call this place a gem. Down the street for an ice hockey combine always on the lookout for something family run and local. So many positives so here's the only negative could be (wasn't for us) they're a little heavy handed on the salt lol otherwise it's all excellent. No sauces no BS meats cooked over charcoal with Brazilian hospitality. Hot buffet items were hot. Cold ones were cold. Great choices on both sides. And everything is fresh. I took some hot items way too soon in the line got to the table still piping hot. Some have said some cuts are a little more cooked than they would like but with this style of bbq it's unavoidable I got a couple pieces that were def on the well side and I hate well done and they were still juicy and tender and those outside pieces had great bark. Bark on the pork was awesome. We had sirloin brisket and pork. No complaints. Will def return when we're in the area again. Oh and it's everting by the pound. My son and I came in starving ate like pigs lol left full all for $35 try and beat that read more

I just found this place and I already love it! The buffet was great and it had all the Brazilian dishes you'd expect, from the cold potato salad to the rice and beans, fried yucca and lot's of other delicious stews and hot dishes. I also got some of the roasted meats like chicken thighs, pork and spicy sausage. The person cutting the meats was friendly and super fast and the whole staff was very friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

I hope this review will get the owners attention. The price per pound varies based on the amount of meat you get which is ok but also if you speaks the language or not. They tend to over charge when you don't understand the language. My friend and I got very much similar items and he got more meat. He was charged less than I did. They need to treat all the same regardless. Just server the good food and be honest when you charge read more

when I got the meat it was raw, and the wait was an hour and a half when it wasn't even busy. The music was blasting the whole time and i couldn't hear what the person right across from me was saying. Don't go here. read more

Salad bar is basic but ok. Meats are good flavor. I only give 2 star because the pricing is inconsistent. I asked how much for the salad bar with meat the girl told me $6.99 per lb. I have them cut the meat and put on the plate with my veggies and same girl charged me $8.99 per lb. I am writing this review as of my second visit a week later. Figured I would try again as I enjoyed the meats. Got exactly the same veggies & same meats and put on scale and different girl from first visit charged me $10.99 per lb. exact same meal and portion as the last week and $3.00 for same meal. Will try one more time if pricing changes again I think I will give up on returning. Meats are good but I don't like Mickey Mouse pricing system. read more

Great place! I work close by and just discovered it couple of weeks ago The food is always fresh and the meats are phenomenal read more

Minas is already a favorite of mine. I've been here twice and know I'll keep coming here again. If you're looking for some vegetables with your churrasco, I highly recommend the butternut squash. It's so yummy and healthy so it balances the savory beef, chicken, pork, etc (side note- the chicken wings are so delicious - like, lick your fingers delicious) so it's a classic in my opinion. And don't forget the white rice with a side of black beans, this is good too. I love this place! I wish it was closer to Boston, but when in Norwood, this a great spot, just know that the line might take 10+ min during lunch rush hour. read more

Great grab and go place. The food is Brazilian so flavorful with lots of options. This is one of our go to for a dinner take out. But I've also eaten in for lunch. A cafeteria style restaurant but we're able to have a nice long lunch with no pressure for table. If you can get passed the cafeteria style serving the food is great. read more

Amazing family owned restaurant. The meats are over charcoal so they are very tasteful. The place is always super clean and the staff is very friendly. We live about 10 minutes from there and try to go at least every 2 to 3 weeks, our kids really like it. Also if you have a party and you want them to cook they will do it, I done this before. Super happy to have this local place with great food. read more

Great place for a quick bite of delicious Brazilian goodness. Buffet style setup. Everyone was friendly and accommodating

I love everything about this place! Passion fruit juice!!and the arroz con leche to die for

Nice neighborhood Buffet. The menu items on the Buffet change daily and it is charged by the pound. You pay I think 8.99 for the regular salad bar: rice, beans, lettuce, fruit, etc but it also had beef stroganoff and chicken. I think it's 15.99 a pound to add in the fancier grilled meat on the skewers in the back. Easy for takeout or dine in. Prices aren't published anywhere so be sure to ask when you arrive. read more

Some of the best steak and other meats I have had anywhere and for a very reasonable price. Deff need to try the bacon wrapped chicken that's the best one. read more

A hidden gem for Authentic Brazilian food. So many selections to chose from the buffet and the meat options comes right off the skewer HOT & JUICY. The Juice selections are so good and refreshing! Friendly customer service Indoor Seating available (unsure about now with c-vid restrictions) read more

Great value! Very good cuts of meat and wide range of dishes on the buffet. Overall good experience! Spicy pork linguica was really good!

Wonderful food lovely atmosphere great music fantastic service Best chicken hearts I've ever had!!! :) read more

Small family owned Restaurant with amazing food and Customer service. There is a charm to this place, the meats are always on points and the salad bar always has everything fresh. Me and my family really like going here during the week everyone enjoys the atmosphere. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is fantastic and the staff is super friendly. Fresh salad options and typical choices of Brazilian grill meats. You can have a very nice meal here for under $15. Not as salty as other Brazilian steakhouses I've been to. My friend and I come here twice a month! read more

Good stuff, give it a try! They're doing it right here. There are so many meats to choose from. The Buffet is enough on its own but the meats are a must. read more

Amazing! My friend took me here on Labor Day to get some lunch. We decided to do take out which is a pay by weight situation. It's buffet style for the basics like rice, salad, and sides. Then they have all the meat you could think of cooking in the back. I was so overwhelmed with the meat choices, I only grabbed the chicken wrapped in bacon lol. I also got white rice with beans, corn nuggets and "sweet plaintains" (they call it something different). The passion fruit juice was soooo good and sweet. This is like a cheaper version of Fogo De Chao but extremely better. Way better quality of food. Definitely will make this a regular spot of mine! read more