Family took me to this excellent spot - Sabor Do Brasil, for a quick bite to take something to go. We ordered Sirloin, Steak tips and Lamb. The place is small and welcoming. Cafeteria/buffet style where your order will weighed. Staff told us they have been in business for about 10 years, I enjoyed my experience. The meat was exceptionally flavorful! I shall return for more than a quick bite, a whole dinner with sides. Cheers!~ read more

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**Sabor do Brazil Spicy Sausage 4/5 Garlic Picanha 4/5 Regular Picanha 4/5 Oxtail 4/5 Jasmine Rice 4/5 This is a tiny hole in the wall Brazilian BBQ place. A hidden gem from my perspective. It's nothing fancy, sometimes a little hard to communicate with the cashier but they are great people and have great food. The Food~ The spicy sausage is juicy and rich with a bit of a kick. The garlic and regular Picanha meat are also soft and tender. The crusty skin with the garlic and salt bits mends well with the meat. Paired together with the jasmine butter rice neutralizes the saltiness and pulls you back for more. The oxtail and soup is also very good. The warm soup with the tender oxtail paired again with the rice is the perfect combo. There wasn't a lot of vegetable options but I'm not complaining :) The Logistics~ There is plenty of parking on the street and also a public parking lot near Blanchard. A party of 4 is considered large for this place and you'll end up taking all the seats. Don't like sticking around too long and the seating area is pretty limited and not the best for private conversations. read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Spicy Sausage, Garlic Crust and Regular Picanha, Jasmine Rice, and Oxtail on the side - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

" Hola Brazil " One bite of the food from the buffet . I felt an instant connection. The freshness, flavors and colors are so beautiful and tasteful . As I took each bite of buffet items , the meats , salads , and vegetables. I was transported further away from Allston MA . I felt and tasted " The flavor of Brasil ". The vision of the owner in representation of his native country is evident humbly in this small establishment. I say "Hola Brasil " because I felt the connection. It's so amazing how a good plate of food made with love can transport you to any country . I will be back . In the meantime I can close my eyes , and say " Hola Brazil " in reminiscing about my food at this establishment. The service of the cashier I came in contact with was friendly. This is a take out spot not a full restaurant, just want to mention . It's a bargain for the portion size , freshness and overall experience. Parking is not difficult to find . read more

You can get Brazilian steakhouse food in a fast and affordable way! Great picanha. Ambiance is basic, but you get what you pay for. Buffet and great service when buying the meat! read more

For those who remember Cafe Bello (pre-weird insurance fraud fire...) Sabor Do Brasil fills that coxinha shaped hole in my heart. Delicious churrasco weighed to get your final total. Amazing sides - plantains, white rice, vinaigrette, feijoada, potato salad, and then all the perfectly seasoned grilled meats your heart desires. This is the real thing. read more

This was the first place my Chinese parents actually liked in the US that wasn't Chinese food. The food here is fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. Lots of variety that is clearly marked with name, ingredients, and allergens for non-Brazilians. I will definitely be coming here again. read more

I found a great new place to chill It's called the Sabor Do Brasil The reason I'm queasy Is explained really easy This buffet's so sick I get ill Sabor do Brasil is a lovely little (emphasis on litttttle) Brazilian buffet, and it's not bad. The food was tasty but had nothing on nearby Oasis, which is the gold standard for the whole nation. I enjoyed the food nevertheless and will definitely return in the future. read more

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I just stopped by at this place for first time yesterday, took out amazing Brazilian food. Buffet style but server makes your plate for you. I just pointed out what I want and told him how much I want. The man of serving was super nice, friendly and will make perfect plate for you. Meat selections out of oven freshly cut by another man is available at end of plate making, I can not believe I have not been at Sabor do Brazil before. It's happiest discovery of great meal option in Allston area. All food was unbelievable, you all should try if you haven't try this gem. Place is small, has only few seats ? so it's perfect for takeout. Today is Sunday, this place is closed and I can not wait for visiting this place again. Rice, vegetable salad, potato salad, olives, chicken hearts, pork grill, amazing plantan etc.... packed full container made my day and night for $18 (paid by weight) ! read more

A good mini place to come for Brazilian steak and chicken . Also hot food and veggies. They weight the meat by the pounds . Meat is always cooked perfect here and the staffs are great. Whenever you're craving for Brazilian this is the to go place . Basically the only Brazilian restaurant here in Brighton anyway but it will do for now . Never disappointed read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Medium steak and grill chicken with veggies and rice - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

You go up to the counter, point out what you want on your plate, and pay by weight. The food is great and really cheap for the quality. The rice tastes really good and the picanha was my favourite between the two meats I tried. read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Steak (picanha), lamb, beans, rice, olives, mozzarella and plantains - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

To be honest I came in here for the first time on a whim because all the other places in the area wee too crowded to eat at, but ever since I've been drawn back by my cravings for their juicy garlic steak. The restaurant has a little self-serve section where you can get your rice, plantains, salad, ect. The items vary every once in a while, sometimes they have spaghetti, sometimes salmon, and so on. Once you've gotten whatever sides it is you want (for me this usually involves loading my plate with as many plantains can fit), comes the best part. You head toward the little booth in the back and pick what meats you want. The guy that works there is extremely friendly and helpful. You can ask what meats they have and he'll name off all of them. My go-to by far has been the garlic steak. Once you've picked what meat you want and how well you want it done, he'll pull out a beautiful giant skewer and expertly cut as much of it as you want onto your plate. I constantly have to urge myself to not keep asking for more until there's no more meat left on the skewer. He'll then weigh your sides+meats and charge you. I've never paid more than 13-14 dollars and I've left stuffed every time. The only negative I can say with the food is that occasionally the chicken does come out on the dry side. The decor is minimal, but the place is clean, the bathrooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and most importantly the food is great. I wish more people knew about this place but at the same time I am more than happy to have it to myself. read more

As a Brazilian, it can be tough to find a spot that does the food well. Other spots butcher the food with so much garlic and salt you'd think they were trying to ward off vampires (Yes, i'm looking at you, Oasis, Midwest Grill, and Oliveira's). So you can imagine my frustration when I attempt to expose my friends to a little bit of Brazilian culture and food-- my mother was getting tired of cooking for the hordes of people I would bring over. I've lived in Boston my whole life, ate home-made Brazilian food since I was a little squirt, and also ate at a ton of brazilian joints all over MA, so I am absolutely no stranger to the cuisine (i'm brazilian, what the hell do I have to prove?) Sabor do Brasil was like being transported back to my family's hometown. It's a small, honest place that does what it was meant to do: serve good food. And honestly, I think it tastes better because of it. The food is very well seasoned and always fresh, and the churrasco (while a little extra) was melting in my mouth. My friends were beyond impressed and so was I. ("better than oasis for sure") -- my inner consciousness, talking to me while I'm stuffing my face. So, in the end, 5/5 stars. Is it worth it? Yes. It's homemade Brazi food, and tastes just like it. They just earned a new life-long customer. read more

As good as any churrasqueria in the metro area mostly take out as it is cramped inside but they always have a good variety on the rottiserrie grill as well as on the buffet bar. Everything is fresh and tasty with a lot of Brazilian favorites. read more

If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's that hole in the wall by the pound Brazilian places are DA FUQIN' BOMBBB (Note: if you're ever in Panela de Barro! You won't be disappointed!). Pass on the lamb. It was VERY dry; however, as per the other reviews, get the steak! Sausage was good too. I just wish they would refill their salad + hot food bar more often. They had a great option of hot foods in the bar that I would've loved to try if it weren't the dregs of the end. Delicious no frills Brazilian for an affordable price! read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The happiest I've ever been in a hole-in-the-wall. This isn't somewhere you'd take your parents for a graduation dinner, but if you're craving meat meat meat, then Sabor do Brasil is what you're looking for. Food here is weighed by the pound, so grab as much or as little as you want. Help yourselves to the sides, but save room for the meat! Head to the amazing, friendly cashier and he'll ask what kind of meat you want. They've got different sausages, beef, garlic pork, chicken thigh, chicken hearts, and more, all rotating slowly on their own spits. I LOVE the garlic pork, and the meat is never dry. If you're lucky, you can grab a seat at one of 3-4 tables, but this place is more to-go oriented. read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Tried their food for the first time today. Seats about ten people and they offer take out and delivery. I ordered the plate of the day with steak, and everything came out good. Plate comes with rice, fries, sweet plantains, salad, beans and your choice of meat (I think steak, chicken, or fish). I was going to get salpicao which is a Brazilian potato salad but they didn't have any today. I recommend this place to give it a try! read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Garlic steak SO GOOD. Meat is amazing. You plate some sides from the side table thing and then ask for meat. Price is by weight. Food is nice and fresh, people are kind :) read more

As for Brazilian bbq, NOTHING can beat the price here. It's slightly salty and harder than I'd like but it's still good. For $10 you can get very full. Make sure to do 50/50 (50% sides and 50% meat)!!!!***** It's WAY more cheapet and worth it that way!! This is way more worth than regular $40-50 ayce brazilian bbq places. Highly recommended. I've tried different types of meat and garlic pork&steak are my favorites. Pork is always great since it has some fat and makes the whole meat softer! Other meats (ex Sirloin) were too salty.. maybe it was just those times.. If I lived in Boston I'd go here at least once a month. SO GOOD! read more

Sabor Do Brasil - Brazilian Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

It's not bad. I took the simple approach and got rice, beans, steak and a side salad to go. I found the flavors in the food to be rather bland (minimal seasoning) and the food seemed overpriced as a whole. But given the area (Brighton Ave in Allston) it makes sense and it's going to be your best bet for this type of food. You're paying for the convenience rather than the flavor. I think there are better options, but they're more of a hassle to access. Overall 3/5 read more

Best hidden gem in Allston. I'm so happy I live so close to this place. Sabor alone makes it worth living in Allston- rat city with loud, obnoxious, privileged college kids. One thing that makes me sad is that they rarely have pao de queijo. My usual go-to is picanha, sausage, garlic beef, and actually pretty much all their meat! (They sometimes have chicken hearts!) Beans, rice, salad, beets, plantains, and everything else is deliciously perfect! read more

Cheap and delicious. The customer service is great. To have good tasting Brazilian take out for a cheap price, I would come here. I love it!

The best Brazilian food in Boston! Authentic and delicious! My Brazilian husband and I used Sabor Do Brazil to cater our wedding food--and it turned out perfectly! All the food was delicious and fresh and our guests were so happy! Looking forward to many, many, many more meals from this gem in Allston! read more

The taste takes me back home. Nothing like a by the weight Brazilian restaurant to make me feel at home. You can't go wrong with the rice, beans and some meat to top it all off. The problem is when the meat looks so good that you want all of them and you realize you are paying by the pound.... My favorite was definitely the picanha com alho (garlic top sirloin). It had just the right amount of garlic to make the meat more interesting. I also loved the meat options available on the other side of the counter. I would not recommend the chicken heart because they were a little overcooked. Another important note is that if you want a seat at one of the 3 tables there, you may need to wait there until someone gets up and take their seat. I would recommend this place when you need to feel the comfort of a Brazilian home-cooked meal. read more

The food was amazing and flavorful, definitely top Brazilian spots in the area! The bacon wrapped chicken is the best I've had!

A little bit of of Brazilian flavor to remind me of why I'm suffering here in this weather! My favorite lunch place with so much food that it's dinner too, sometimes ;) read more

This place is absolute . Literally some of the most deliciously indulgent food in Boston. A lovely hole in the wall, serving goodness up by the pound. Pro tip: ask for an egg on top, it'll change your life. read more

Great find! Was going to go elsewhere in East Cambridge, but decided to go here instead. The one major downside is the size. There is room for about 6 people to sit, and even then, it's still pretty cramped. Aside from that, the food is excellent. There aren't a ton of options, but everything that was available was delicious. The rice and beans were my favorite. There are also great meat options, and I enjoyed the sausage. I wish I had gone on an emptier stomach so that I could have eaten more. A full plate of food and 1 Guarana was around $9, which was very reasonably priced. The service was great. Would recommend to a friend! read more

The meats are very good. The place is a no frills restaurant but they can do with some signage with pricing for new comers. They should get rid of the butcher flaps at their front door. This place is perfect for low carb dieters. Load up your containers with a few days worth of meat for $9 a lb ($7 if you are getting buffet items) take it home and portion out your meals for a week along with veggies from home. Great for takeout. Don't expect much in the way of dining in. read more

Very convenient, yet small location. Meat was decent but very dry and not very tender. Small selection in the cold bar. No potato salad only about 4 options. Will probably be back just because of the convenient location. Staff was extremely nice friendly and accommodating. read more

You serve yourself here, and then choose what kind of meat you'd like from the kitchen. I usually get rice, beans, veggies and steak. I get a lot and the price comes to around 9 bucks. I highly recommend the steak. It can be fatty but it's super juicy and flavorful. Don't expect to sit down, as this restaurant is very tiny and only has two tables. Put your food in a to-go container and go enjoy it on a bench outside or at home! read more

Very simple place but with nice food. It felt like I was in Brazil again! I felt a little belly ache after eating but I think there was no connection to the food. Missed a little desert! read more

Amazing find! An excellent hole in the wall place for no frills Brazilian BBQ. Staff is nice and you just can't beat the price. Some of the meats may need a little salt but def not a minus for me. I prefer less salt anyways. read more

Good food! There wasn't really a menu, so choices are limited to what the chef is making that day, but it's all good. Our dinner was chicken, pork, or steak with rice, potato salad, french fries, fried egg, salsa, and fried plantains. Plantains were especially well prepared. The place may not look so pretty but the food is great and is priced cheap. read more

Reasonably priced, meat was authentic as compared to more expensive places around town.

Authentic Brazilian food right in allston. Delicious Brazilian burgers and affordable Plate specials. They also do catering. Must have:xtudo burger and plate of the day read more

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Food was delicious until I found a hair in my plate. I'm not one to make a big deal or argue with the people behind the counter. So I threw the food out, paid and left. read more

This is one of my favorite spots. It's very unassuming from the outside and minimal decorations onde you walk in but the food is delicious and so reasonably priced. I go here at least once a week and am never disappointed. My favorites are the plantains and chicken salad from the buffet and then the linguiça, picanha and frango com bacon are classic go-tos. read more

I have lived in the area a long time and I NEVER noticed this place. Cafe Belo, which was across the street was my favorite restaurant growing up and when it closed it was really sad. The food at Sabor do Brasil is the closest I've had to that again. The rice is perfect and amazing and I could eat a mountain of it. The chicken and steak, which are the only meats I've tried were both delicious. The French fries are kind meh, but if you mix them in with the rice it's a lovely combination. I got a large meal for about $11. If I had ordered delivery from another place the meal would easily have been twice that! I'm so glad I know this place is here now but I almost wish I didn't cause I now I want it all the time. Recommending it to everyone! read more

Get the chicken. Really good. Weird hole in the wall place but totally worth a visit. read more

When you don't have the time or inclination to go to Cambridge for rodizio, this is a great alternative. Buffet is varied but always includes tasty rice, beans and feijao, and the guy doing the meat-carving is great about giving you exactly what you want!!! read more