Slyly charge you an automatic 20%+ tip although we weren't a large party, so we didn't notice and ended up tipping 40%. Just realized this reading the many other reviews pointing this out here. Only cash so no chargeback. Def shady stuff going on here. A pretty watered down full of lime $55 pitcher. 0/10 would not recommend. Add the totals, take photos and report and dispute your check when you get it. read more

Food was good but you need to know that there is a Gratuity charge of 20% which I asked why was it a gratuity charge for a party of 3 people. I was told that they get a lot of out of towners that don't tip good. read more

Came here relatively early one night just to grab dinner and a couple of drinks and as a result there wasn't a wait and it was primarily folks hanging out at the bar waiting for the rest of their friends to show up. It's got a great atmosphere and vibe for a cozy and warm feel. The staff are accommodating and friendly and chatty when it's slow. However as the night progressed and the place got busier they got down to business and made less small talk as expected. The food was tasty but as my Brazilian dining companion expressed, it's very much like what she would have as home cooking and nothing to go out of the way for unless you're specifically seeking out Brazilian comfort food. We were too early for the live music, but I'm sure that would have added to the enjoyment here. As others have stated it is a cash only place and they tack on automatic gratuity. The biggest nuisance being cash only is that the ATM they have situated in the restaurant by the entrance dispenses a maximum of $120. It's not difficult to get to that amount on your bill. If you're trying to pick up the check and have no intentions of splitting the bill with the rest of your party, you can imagine it becomes a nuisance obtaining enough cash. read more

We both had allergic reactions to gluten after the staff mistakenly gave us a dessert item with Gluten underneath, after reiterating the need to be careful and the server/manager saying they understood. This was two weeks ago and we are still feeling the effects. This item had already been given after a comp because of issues with our main dish. Further, the staff was extremely rude and unapologetic, blaming it on someone being new and not knowing, and saying "what do you want us to do, call an ambulance?" instead of comping the whole meal or at least being gracious/considerate. read more

Terrible!!! Worse experience we could ever have!! The manager asked us to leave the table after we ate and didn't explain much! We were buying pitchers and lots of drinks. We spent 400$+ by it wasn't worth it at all. The food wasn't what we expected at all. We were a group of 5 people, we ordered picanha acebolada and feijoda. The presentation was poorly, and not very tasty. read more

The vibe of small local spot feeling like I'm in Brazil is good... but... there is very limited menu options and the options they do have, they were out of. I ordered a braised rib and then after they said they were out so I said fine, I'll have all the sides of the rib but the meat will be the steak. They came out with steak and French fries and then AFTER told me that they didn't have the sides I asked for so they substituted with what they had. Secondly, the drinks are soooo tiny they might as well be shot glasses, so I ordered a pitcher of margarita (~$55) which tasted like straight up lime juice. I told the bartender to add more juice to maybe fix it, but it didn't help so it was basically a waste of a pitcher. Third, the waitress didn't come to check on us ONCE! The bar back basically helped and checked on us more than her and they added suggested tip for a table of 4 (that wasn't actually suggested, it was mandatory). I wish I could've gave everything to the bar back and not the lazy waitress I hate leaving negative reviews but the 2 stars was generous. If the service was better and the waitress was courteous, a fully stocked restaurant and better bartender, I would've been pleased. Everything complained above is 100% fixable. read more

Great food and great atmosphere! I was in New York with friends and it was so good we went twice!

My favorite place in NY. Food, ambiance, music is superb. Had my birthday 3 times there. The caipirinhas are fantastic. read more

Place is very expensive charge you taxes,tips is included but they make sure you pay cash no credit card are accepted, this was my third time there but I'm not coming back.. You have to take a look at the way the menu looks and tables. read more

Miss Favela - This are the tables where you eat - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Boy the owner must be getting rich... Everything here is overpriced no joke the food is bland unhealthy and badly cooked the caiphirinas are made with the cheapest sugar cane vodka around and to top it off the service sucks!! Avoid this place!! The only thing good is the music and decor! Which brings new ppl in will NLT be returning !!! read more

If you want to feel the vibe of being in Brazil or a 3rd world country this is the place to be. I am glad my friend took the initiative to take me here, before I took her. lol How come didn't I hit this spot before? The live music for this visit was by Forronovo, I loved it ! The Brazilian music makes your inner Shakira pop out wherever you are hiding it. Lots of hips-caderas shaking, sensual beat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u070QlHLiiY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IIDxlMyqBk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gDf9Yu7fIo The place is not too big, it gets really hot and sweaty with all that lovely dancing around. The ladies on the dance floor were gorgeous. Sometimes, the dancing floor gets so crowded that the extra crowd dances on the sidewalk, and who can blame them with such great live music?!!! Looks like the most of the crowd are frequent patrons here, since I noticed that for some songs the dancing crowd danced at the same choreography with the same dancing steps which was great to see as I dared to follow, join, and dance to their lovely sexy dancing routine. It was a very beautiful thing to see and dance with. The drinks: I saw a sign that said Passion fruit, Coconut, and some other natural juices, or I thought it was. So I ordered a Passion Fruit juice. When I got my drink, It was an alcoholic drink !!!!!!! I laughed so hard ! so I understood that it was not fruit juices, all those listed drinks are alcoholic drinks with fruit flavors, lmao. I did drink it because this time, I wasn't driving and the level of alcohol in it wasn't that high. The food: Since I was not hungry I didn't have to eat, but the smell of the food there was good enough to believe that the food must be good. Next time. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night with no reservation and was seated within 10 minutes by Alain Denneulin (Felix in Soho). This is a typical bar you would find in Rio slums (without the views). The caipirinhas are very strong- If you like sweet drinks try the Batida de Passion Fruit (made with condensed milk) or if you prefer something less sweet, try the regular Caipirinha. The place is lively and plays Forro and Samba and the crowd of Brazilians mixes with more international crowds. Fun and different experience from other Brazilian restaurants in the city. It's Cash only and they have an ATM inside. read more

Miss Favela - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped by Miss Favela yesterday just after the Brazilian vs Mexico soccer match and it was so lively and festive! Been meaning to try them before and finally had chance. Saw people drinking pitchers of caipirinha so I ordered one also... nothing short of refreshingly delicious! Often times when ordering pitchers of mixed drinks the ice overtakes things, but not this one. The drink was strong and remained flavorful until the last drop! My waitress Sophie was the best, so friendly and engaging, but still professional. My table mate and I ordered the Brazilian Feast - Churrasco Misto: mixed grill pork, chicken, steak, sausage, rice, beans and fries. It appeared the chef himself was delivering each meal to the table... so cool! This dish was incredibly flavorful and so yummy! They are a little on the pricey side - $50 for pitcher and $55 for dish, but they were worth every drop and morsel Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Cash only, which is on the menu, but not stated when you sit down or on any signage. The service is very slow, do not expect anything speedy. It was a Wednesday night and very slow, we waited over 20 minutes for our entrées. It was not busy at all, maybe two or three other tables besides us. The menu shows fried eggs (plural) for the vegetarian plate, however it only comes with one. The waitress acknowledged that that is the case, but did not seem to care. I was also missing one of the ingredients on my plate, it shows on the menu that there is supposed to be fried yuca, however it did not appear with my order. The lemonade was also very tart, and I could not be bothered to ask for sugar with the way the service was slow. My last pet peeve, is the way the check was written. She did not bother to write what our entrées were, and how much they cost. Considering she gave one of us a lunch menu and the other of us ate dinner menu it would have made sense for her to put the price. Food was good, but under seasoned. That is why they give you a giant jar of hot sauce and salt and pepper. Use at your own risk. Probably would not come back. read more

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Their menu isn't that great but doable. Great to grab drinks and a bite to eat when in the area. It is CASH ONLY so be prepared with cash or to use their ATM that charges $2. I ordered the Coxinhas and they weren't as tasty as I would have hoped but they were only 50 cents each during happy hour. So a great choice to go with your happy hour drinks. read more

Okay Guys listen, this policy you have for your brunch menu is STUPID. Forcing people to pay a minimum of $20 for just food in order to sit at a table is RIDICULOUS. Stop it. I like this spot but clearly only for drinks and live music. read more

Came here after riding a CitiBike over the Williamsburg bridge on a hot and humid Sunday, this place didn't cool me down. I had to literally fan myself with their cocktail menu, so I am taking off a star off for that, it needs to be cooler inside. E comes here for their caprinihia and so E got the regular one and I got the passion fruit one, it was okay, not the best flavoured caprinihia, but it will do. The place was chill, E advised me to never eat here....duly noted. read more

If you are Going To Miss favela ! Make sure ! You bring ca$h with you ! This is a Cash only place ! They over priced everything ! And at the end they always ADD a 20 % gratuity to your bill ! And at the end of you are sitting on the table with enjoying your drink a staff is gonna come up to you and say : Do you mind hanging at the bar ! ? Are you serious ! So be aware next time you guys go there ! They try to rush people out ! read more

Miss Favela - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is just an awesome atmosphere and guarantee to have a nice time with friends. Everyone is always very friendly, can't really say much about the food because I am vegan and the most I have tried there has been the AMAZING CORN ! Lol I think this place is one of the best things Williamsburg has. It brings out so much culture & good music. read more

Can't really comment on the food because I never got that far. Walked in with a group of seven friends, place looked interesting we figured let's give it a shot. The host asked us if we had reservations. We said no and he made a hissing sound as if saying: "oh boy that's an issue". The problem with that? The place was empty. He then informed us that we could be seated IF we each agreed to order a main dish, even though we had not even glanced at the menu yet but of course the entrées we about 30 bucks a pop. We all looked at each other and walked out. Food might be the best in the city, service isn't. read more

Me and a friend stopped by on a Friday night on a whim, without checking reviews - whoo boy, that was a mistake. Caipirinhas were tiny, weak, and not worth $12. Oh and it's actually $12 plus a 20% tip that they forcefully add on. I'm ok with paying nearly $15 for a drink if it's above 6 ounces and strong - this was not the case. Food was so-so, and didn't stand out. It had a cool vibe, they had a live band and people dancing , but it feels like this place doesn't quite know what it wants to be. It's toeing a weird line between trendy and authentic, and it comes across as neither. This is the type of place you go to when all the other places nearby are closed and you just have cash to blow on mediocre food and drinks to pass the time. Don't make this your priority. My sincere regrets to anyone who chooses this as a birthday spot read more

Place looks and feels like it is in the middle of Rio. Decor is great, and the place had a fun relaxed vibe. Food was also good. We started off with some of the cheese bread... which seemed like bite sized calzones. Really good! for the main course, i had the steak...which was a little over cooked for me. This came with a side of rice and beans, which were great. Best part of the meal is their hot sauce. read more

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Seeking out authentic, home style cuisine bought me here on a random summer night. With no reservation and a party of 3 we did have approx a 20 minute wait. Once seated though we ordered right away as we had time to overlook the menu and it was out of the kitchen pretty quickly. For the table to share we ordered several different tapas: Franco a Passarinho- Chicken lightly fried and sautéed in garlic Pao de Queijo- cheese bread Bolinho de Bacalhou- Codfish croquettes Calabresa com Mandioca-Brazilian pork sausage sautéed with onions and yucca 2 sides of rice and one side of beans @ $6/piece. The food was really good, flavorful, well seasoned, all the above and I really have no complaints about the prices except for the side of rice and beans. You pay $6 for the rice and $6 for the beans and the serving size is barely enough for 2 people. Robbery if you ask me. Great authentic food and ambiance however the serving size can be bigger for the price. read more

Miss Favela - Franco a Passarinho, Pao de Queijo, Bolinho de Bacalhou and Calabresa com Mandioca - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First, before I start this review, I want to shout out Amanda O., whose review sums it up for me as well- cash only and terrible service. The scenario: Was invited by a friend to come to this establishment for a pre-birthday early dinner. I got there first and ordered a drink. I was told by the female server that it was happy hour and that the caipirinhas and beers were 2-for-1 only at the bar, where I sat while waiting for my friend. My friend arrives and he wants to sit outside so I go out to sit with my first drink and wait while he parked his citibike a block away. After 5 minutes, my friend and I decide to go back to the bar because he was interested in the happy hour special - its 5:30p. I politely joke to the female server that I was back after a LONG absence and my friend asked about the happy hour special. She repeated to him that it was a 2-for-1 special for the caipirinhas and the beers. We proceeded to order dinner and during our time there, we ordered 5 caipirinhas and 3 beers. Well, when we got the bill, we were charged full price for the drinks and a 20 percent gratuity was added to the bill. Food- decent but sparse, the entree my friend ordered was $25 andthe food barely covered half the plate. Drinks- caipirinhas was small glass like 6 oz and was charged $11 each Atmosphere- very beautiful Staff- the second server (male) we had was accommodating but the first female server could not explain was was "dende" oil when inquiring about how one dish was made. Overall - I was not sure if there was a language barrier with the female server but later when other customers came in around 6:30p and sat next to me at the bar, the female server told them that the two-for-1 happy hour special was only for beers. YIKES! Bad customer service, decent food, great atmosphere, cash only, NO RECEIPT (Tsk, Tsk, IRS coming for you!), nice location. read more

While the pork, shrimp, sausage, and fries were good, the beef dishes were quite tough and almost inedible.Caipirinha's are overpriced for the small serving, but they were prepared well. Whereas the food came out within a reasonable amount of time, the waiter was very slow to bring water. We had to ask for water three times before he came around with a bottle. The most disappointing aspect of the evening was that a 20% tip was added to our table of four without any notice. On top of that, the suggested tip amounts were still listed on the bill. If my husband hadn't reviewed the bill, we would have been tricked into tipping twice. That's not cool at all. We will explore other options in the future. read more

Wow - I literally am still stuffed almost two hours later. I just got home and couldn't wait to write this review. First, I've been meaning to come here for awhile and was delayed because I was still in the military and between all my traveling and things, I just simply couldn't, and I'm so happy - the wait was worth it! When I first walked in, I was worried, because I literally was the only one there (until a man walked in with his friend a few mins later).My sever was Marcella. who was a Brazilian native and was able to answer every question I've had and described the meals with such passion. She provided great service and definitely recommended some awesome dishes. I came hungry. Appetizer: Large Shrimp Salad that was just wonderful. It had a garlicky dressing on it that wasn't too overbearing - but enough. I had that with a margarita on the rocks. The Margarita was definitely good and it was used with real lime - not that nasty lime juice that you find in a lot of margaritas nowadays. Entrée: Picanha fatiada acebolada. This dish was awesome. It was Steak (that was cut up in slices, some of the pieces with cubed-shaped, but most, were thin cut) with French fries and this small plate called farofa (this amazing treat was all about texture - as Marcella describes, and was definitely right). It was like a powder, but had pieces of bacon in it. Sounds weird, but hearing bacon in it is what sold it. It was awesome, too. Dessert: I was almost stuffed at this point but was feeling adventurous. I didn't want to order a dessert and not know how big it would come (did I forget to mention that Miss Favela is NOT cheap with her meal portions? They were very generous). So, I was interested in the Sorvete de queijo com dulce de leite - a cheesy ice cream sorbet blessing. Marcella offered me a sample after noticing my hesitation (again, afraid of plate size) and im glad she did. It was to die for. Although, that sample is what filled the rest of me up - I will be sure to get it when I return. Besides my Maragarita, I tried out a strawberry caipirinha that was made by the beautiful bartender, Kiki. It was definitely made to perfection. It was sweet and very inviting. I will return again, and probably check out how service is on the weekends. I hear they have live bands playing! Thank you Marcella and Kiki for taking great care of me:) read more

Okay, no I may be new to town but I have to say that I've never been more disappointed in a bar/restaurant than this one. Let me explain. I walk in with a friend of my and sat at the bar. The bartender approaches us and and I promptly greet her, let her know it's our first time and her response, "what are you having?" I said, "okay, can we have a house tequila and vodka with soda?" She pours the drinks, then lets us know that it's a cash only bar and points me in the direction of the atm. I'm already out off by this as she now won't serve the already poured drinks until cash is retrieved. I complied and came back with $40 thinking I'll hold on to some safe cash. She then lets me know that our house tequila and vodka are $24 total!!! I immediately express my outrage at this and she smirks up at me and says, "sorry baby, that's the price!" I'm completely outraged at not only the lack of service, but communication as to it being a cash only bar as well as the bad attitude to follow the incorrectly poured drinks. This place is despicable and I will not be returning.. Williamsburg, BK- beware! Will only ever speak poorly about this place moving forward. Word of mouth travels fast ladies and gentlemen! Here's a pic of the culprit if you're interested! read more

It was ok for Saturday lunch. The staff wouldn't let me order food for my starving 8 yo daughter because 2 of 4 of us were not at the table yet, it was annoying. But after my daughter dropped her head down on the table -- was when the waitress willing to let us order. We were just about to leave but she said it was fine. And she was very nice thereafter. The breaded chicken cutlets were tender and very juicy but the steak sandwich and cutsteak with mushroom sauce was rather tough. Be warned cash only and they demand each adults order a main entree. read more

Miss Favela - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I always saw long lines outside of this place and decided to check it out. I enjoyed the bold flavors, and their collard green salad that came with all the dishes. I recommend this place for anyone who enjoys bigger portions, and someone who had a long night & needs good hang over food. read more

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Today i had a good experience at Miss Favela. Great food and place. It really able to put you in a Favela Bar/Restaurant without leave NY. read more

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Three stars for drinks 1 (non-existent half) for the food. Happy hour is a dangerous time. If you can handle your liquor then take advantage of it. Unfortunately I always get hungry when I drink and I always eat the food although I know I don't like it. Over all a great spot to drink and pass on the food (if your sober). read more

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Some of my closest friends they actually became family to me. One of my favorite dishes at Miss Favela would be the Sauté onion's with the steak and the fries on top heavenly divine read more

When on a Sunday, live music was playing the crowd was dancing which was cool, good vibes, I order the steak with onions which was really good on point, then we order drinks caipirinha which wasn't the best drink was small and weak and 12.00 bucks, then the service also wasn't good, the waiters were more focus on dancing and the whole time she only came once to see how we doing, which suck cause they charge you a 20 percent tip on top, which was a little to much for the bad service.. read more

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I came here during the day so I don't know how fun it is at night. The food and service is solid. I had the lunch special and a cocktail. The fish was solid and portions generous. It has a lot of interesting things to look at too. I would assume a date night at this place would be good - a ton to talk about in terms of decor. The hot sauce is legit and the greens were a nice touch. I'll probably stop by next time I'm in NY. read more

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It takes you to Brazil with the tinroof, old folding chairs and beat up tables. The food style is homely and not complicated. Laid back atmosphere to hang out and just sit around if you are not in a rush. The Brazilian music is playing in the background, people talking and laughing... But then the train comes - Omg you literally cannot hear anything. I want to love the place but I had stomach trouble with the oil they use to fry. This is the first time I'be had problem with Brazilian food... read more

Food was mediocre at best. I had better steak by far.,it was nothing to be wow by. There was a mix up waiting for the tables, again not worth the wait. The drinks were strong and tasty, if your looking for a drink spot it's the place to be but I'd never back for food. There are plenty of other options. I also had the r pandas, the exterior looked like it was barely fried. read more

Food: 8/10 Ambience: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Overall great experience! Came here with a group of friends. There was live music and everyone was dancing around the restaurant. The space felt a bit small but it was probably because we were feasting in the middle of a Brazilian dance party. Definitely try the Churrasco Misto (for 2) -- grilled prime cut, pork and chicken -- amazing. We ordered a ton of pitchers and dishes but this was by far the group's favorite dish. TIP: This place is CASH ONLY. If you don't have enough cash, there is an ATM in the restroom. read more

Miss Favela - Live music. Yes. - Brazilian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a place for a fun brunch or dinner - not necessarily amazing food. While the ambience was lively coming here during a World Cup game, I thought their pricing scheme was a bit unprincipled. We came for brunch and naturally wanted to order all the $14 brunch entrees. They told us we were required to order main courses (spend at least $20 pp on food). Not only were the main courses better suited for dinner, I didn't understand why brunch plates were an option/on their menu. Each of us ended up paying $60 for an entree and just two drinks. Not worth it since nothing in wmburg would cost that much for brunch (even the restaurants with a Michelin star). read more

Excellent food, drinks and service. The music and dancing are a nice touch. Can't wait for covid to end so i can go back! Try their shrimp and rice dish! read more

Awsome fun place- good crowd on weekends and really good drinks and food. Btw the music is great too. Only dreabacks- place is packed on weekends and there is poor ventilation inside + it's cash only read more