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Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC
New York Pão de Queijo is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

1. New York Pão de Queijo

8.7
31-90 30th St (at Broadway), Astoria, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Two words: Cheesy. Bread. Grilled cheese lovers and pizza addicts alike who are late to the pao de quejo game can sample a $3 bite at this spot, but be warned that you're going to want a full order. Read more.

Colonia Verde is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

2. Colonia Verde

9.1
219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 87 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Those who prefer their beef ground can opt for the pao de quiejo burger, served in a toasty bun and topped with a zesty onion and cilantro pesto like the one you'd be dipping your steak into. Read more.

The Coffee Shop is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

3. The Coffee Shop

7.6
23 Olcott Sq (Mt. Airy Rd), Bernardsville, NJ
Diner · 8 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Pastels can be filled with everything from chicken to cheese to ground meat to chocolate, vegetables, seafood, jam and beyond. Grab a warm, flaky pastel at "23-hour" restaurant and The Coffee Shop. Read more.

Casa is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

4. Casa

72 Bedford St (Commerce), New York, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · West Village · 65 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Served with orange slices, white rice, collard greens and farofa, you can find a comforting dish of feijoada at the charming Casa, where an extensive menu of homey Brazilian classics are also served. Read more.

Fogo de Chão is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

5. Fogo de Chão

8.6
40 W 53rd St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Churrascaria · Midtown East · 126 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: For many, the first thought when it comes to Brazilian food is endless meat served on swords. Churrasco, or grilled meat, is a legit Brazilian food and you can eat plenty of it at Fogo de Chao. Read more.

Favela Grill is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

6. Favela Grill

8.5
33-18 28th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St.), Astoria, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: At Favela, the Moqueca de Peixe is simmered with dende oil, green herbs, tomatoes and coconut milk and is served with pirão, greasy pan drippings and pureed.

Berimbau do Brasil is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

7. Berimbau do Brasil

8.5
43 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · West Village · 139 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Add some Brazilian flair to your BBQ cravings with traditional pork ribs, coated in sauce at this joint. Those looking for healthy options should get the purple acai bowl during brunch. Read more.

Brigadeiro Bakery is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

8. Brigadeiro Bakery

8.5
156 Sullivan St (W Houston Street), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · SoHo · 26 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Brigadeiro Bakery, boasting the motto “You'll love it before you can even pronounce it” serves a range of brigadeiros in flavors like coconut, passionfruit, coffee and even an Oreo-encrusted version Read more.

Beco is one of Where To Find The Best Brazilian Cuisine In NYC.

9. Beco

8.8
45 Richardson St (btwn Lorimer St & Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 175 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Find the refreshing Caipirinha at Beco, where you can order by the pitcher or taste a flight of five different sipping cachaças for a quick lesson in Brazilian spirits. Read more.