Once a year, the competition Comida di Buteco brings out some of the best snacks in São Paulo. Even when the contest season is off, however, it’s always a good time to try some delicious boteco food in the capital of São Paulo! Check out our tips below:
Bars to try boteco food in SP
BEC
If you like a good bar with a very Brazilian feel, BEC Bar is the place to be. The restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine, with burgers and meat or vegan snacks.
Where: Rua Padre Garcia Velho, 72 – Pinheiros | Further information here.
Jão’s Bar
Bar do Jão has a history of snacking, being four-timechampion in São Paulo and two-time national champion in the Comida di Buteco competition. The place has a very rootsy feel, with mouth-watering portions.
Where: Rua Antônio Lobo, 33 – Penha | Further information here.
Gaarden
Right in the heart of Pinheiros, Gaarnen offers, in addition to a fine beer list, a variety of dishes (such as pasta and hamburgers) and snacks (such as croquettes and pork rinds).
Where: Rua Fernão Dias, 672 – Pinheiros | Further information here.
Bar Léo
With over eighty years of tradition, Bar Léo is a SP treasure. The house serves German food and has, according to its clientele, one of the best draft beers in São Paulo.
Where: Rua Aurora, 100 – Santa Ifigênia | Further information here.
Famous Bar do Justo
The famous Bar do Justo is another that has been making history for years, boasting more than seven decades of bar tradition. The bar promises its clientele hearty portions and cold beer in a very cozy atmosphere.
Where: Rua Alferes Magalhães, 25/29 – Santana | Further information here.
Ki-Mukeka
Newly opened, Ki-Mukek is a traditional restaurant in Bahia, with a menu full of family recipes. The best option when you want to try an authentic acarajé with shrimp or, perhaps, fritters accompanied by a mini vatapá.
Where: Rua Inácio Pereira da Rocha, 422 – Pinheiros | Further information here.
