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Hours
Sun
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat
12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$12.00 – $42.00
CUISINES
Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Grill
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Traditional Uruguayan restaurant whose main highlight are the noble cuts of cattle Aberdeen Angus, imported from Uruguay, and grilled in the typical "grill"
PRICE RANGE
$12.00 – $42.00
CUISINES
Steakhouse, Latin, Barbecue, Grill
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
829 reviews
Excellent
507
Very good
243
Average
56
Poor
16
Terrible
7
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Andrés S
10 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Today (09/02) we visited El Tranvía with my girlfriend. We emphasize that we are Uruguayans, which made an authentic assessment of the food served possible. We found a cozy atmosphere and great attention from the staff, who were very helpful and kind. On this occasion, we ordered provolone and half a portion of chinchulin to start with (very well presented and made). Main course: pork matambrito, chorizo steak (beef), potato soufflé and breaded banana (very well served and abundant portions so much so that, this time, there was no dessert but rather a very good coffee).
If you are in São Paulo and want to try authentic Uruguayan cuisine, you cannot miss visiting the place. We will definitely be back.
Written February 9, 2024
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ROD vC
Sao Paulo161 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
A delight for meat lovers.
Super well-regarded restaurant, excellent cuts of meat, very top service, very good wine and beer list too.
For me, the best meat in town.
The environment is very pleasant, it looks like a village with light that matches the climate of the place.
I highly recommend it.
Written August 19, 2023
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Denisedib
Brasilia311 contributions
May 2023 • none
This restaurant is excellent.
The meat is perfect.
The space is very nice.
The salad is perfect!
I liked very much and enjoyed a lot!
Written May 7, 2023
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Juliana Coral
Sao Paulo622 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
We have been customers of the restaurant for a few years and today we did not have a good experience. Inattentive waiters talking to each other, cold food, toy store employee on her cell phone all the time, poor cover charge with hard, cold bread. The highlight really is the meat and puffed potatoes. The pancake for dessert was good, but it was bigger. A shame for such a good restaurant.
Written October 29, 2023
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Marcelo D
Sao Paulo7 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Their air conditioner is incredibly dirty and grimy, which I find completely unacceptable and unsanitary.
Written October 9, 2023
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jgrudolph
Frankfurt29 contributions
Jan 2023 • solo
High standard meat restaurant with great meat cuts and very good service. Portions are huge and great wine selection. Highly recommended.
Written January 12, 2023
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Leny1961
Cotia12 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
A very pleasant enviroment with excellent food and gentle staff. Prices are regular but worthwhile due ti high quality of the meat and side orders
Written February 26, 2020
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Zoran O
8 contributions
Nov 2019 • family
Extraordinary experience. Went out with my wife on a given weekday and was blown away by this Uruguayan experience. We had Biff Ancho, with side dishes and the excellent uruguayan Zillertal beer. It was rounded it off with a huge brownie, washed down with coffee and Cognac. The service was excellent with a happy and motivated staff.
Written November 21, 2019
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Clevlander
Springfield5660 contributions
May 2019 • friends
Very good Uruguayan Steak House that is very popular with the locals. We were with a large group so the meat was skittle salty and not perfectly done. The dessert made with a Papaya Cream and Cassis Licor was outstanding. A very good place in a city known for its “churrasquerias” (Steak Houses)
Written May 10, 2019
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Marco S
5 contributions
Nov 2018 • none
El Tranvia is a traditional meat/parrilla restarurant with great cuts. The price is in the high level $$$$ however you get what you pay for!
Written January 15, 2019
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Ymill
Oranjestad27 contributions
Jul 2018 • couples
The restaurant is a bit hidden. I passed it millions of time and only when I got the actual address did I find it. It is huge with various dining halls. Service was good, but it took a long time until our dishes arrives. We accepted the Couvert which included a variety of breads and buns, mayonaise, butter, delicious olives and delicous sweet morcilla. We ordered the bife de Vacio (Fraldinha) ao ponto and the Batas al Plomo (Potatos with bacon). The food was great. not a strong grill taste though. very mild. Drank Uruguayan Patricia beer. Wonderfull.
Written July 16, 2018
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Paulo1612
Lansdale29 contributions
Jun 2017 • family
Good place for family and business meals.
The steaks are great and service is good. Environment is also nice and enjoyable.
Written June 25, 2017
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cargomes
Sao Paulo238 contributions
Jun 2017 • family
El Tranvia has the atmosphere of a country house with a barbecue place where you come with lots of people to meet lots of people. It is full of ups and downs with stairs and aisles to het to the different rooms.
the food was very good, presented in an old fashion style under a wide menu of options from the meat to the salads.
We had a great time with an assado de tira and that sympathetic service from waiter Elivelton completed the enjoyable experience.
When around it is a must stop.
Written June 12, 2017
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Keila K
Playa del Carmen95 contributions
Apr 2017 • family
I went with my family, we were 17! I had meat, really soft and so rich!!! The flavor was excellent!! For dessert: chocolate cake with "doce de Leite" and vanilla ice cream! A perfect way to finish!!!!!! Really want to come back, great food, good price!
Written April 5, 2017
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Robin W
12 contributions
Mar 2017 • business
2nd time I came to this wonderful place.
I would recommend to make reservations 1 day before as it could be packed with people on the weekends.
This typical Uruguayan meats restaurant carry an excellent choice of quality meats that are acompanied by whatever choice of potatoes, veggies or salads.
Wine is a must drink in this place with the meat of your choice.
Written March 26, 2017
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