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Barcaxeira

Rua da Esperanca, 458, Porto de Galinhas, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
81 3552-1913
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Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Sao Paulo, SP
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Don't make the simple installations make you wrong: Barcaxeira is the best place in Porto de Galinhas to have the real taste of regional Brazilian food. Nice for children's (they have a special menu for them) and parents, maybe the time to have the order ready is too much (more than 20 minutes) because the natural way they prepare the... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

Mandioca or Macaxeira choose the Brazilian name for this root and go along! Try the gratinated puree filled with carne de sol or shrimp!

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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557 reviews 557 reviews
238 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 129 cities Reviews in 129 cities
1,419 helpful votes 1,419 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

This place is simply awesome! It is unpretentious and even simple, but it is authentic in everything; from the delightful food to the decor, from the attention to the fair prices. The appetizers are not that amazing and we thought it was not worth it... But the main course... the Macaxeira filled with Carne de Sol was simply the best... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 30, 2012

The food was excellent, everything we tried was amazing. The service was also great, very friendly and attentive staff. We went back 3 more times for either snacks or dinner.

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São Paulo
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103 reviews 103 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

The food is delicious and the service is good. The music also contributes for a great atmosphere. The price is decent (~R$ 50 / R$ 60 per person with beverages and dessert). The portions are very well served and the main dish is the "escondidinho", which is a must take. For the dessert, ask for the "panela de brigadeiro", it's... More

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Cagliari, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012

As our taxi driver recommended it we went for it. the atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant and the waiters are kind. we set outside, enjoying the guitar and voice of a very good musicians. the food was ok but no more than that (not really finesse in it, rice overcooked). However we could go back to check whether we choose... More

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London
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97 reviews 97 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

We went there on your fist meal in Porto de Galinhas. We had their speciality that is a type of gratin with casava, meat or fish, more casava, cheese and grilled cheese. It's very tasty (even though too salty) We went there after some family advised us. Of that first experience, there's nothing negative I can say. However, the second... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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85 reviews 85 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

Don't forget to come here! Great food! Lots of different options!!!

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Earth
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75 reviews 75 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

Located just off the main square, this restaurant can be a little hard to find. If you stand in the main square with your back to the ocean, look to the left and find the brightly lit Subway sign on the second floor. If you then look down to your right, you will see Barcaxeira tucked under a porch awning.... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2011

Excellent food. If you want to try a excellent regional food, it is the place.

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