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Laid-back restaurant preparing classic Brazilian specialties with Minas Gerais flavors.
What to order: Feijoada do Chef for Two · Picanha Grelhada no Alho · Caipirinha · BrigadeiroFrom Google Maps reviews.
Easily one of the best Brazilian food experiences I’ve had in Manhattan. The flavors were incredible, everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and actually made with care instead of that sad ‘tourist Brazilian food’ some places try to get away with. The meat was perfectly cooked, the sides were delicious, and even the drinks and desserts were amazing. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff made the whole experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about quality and ser
I was visiting NYC for just one day and came across Rice x Beans. Being a Brazilian myself, I can tell that their “Feijoada” was delicious and compared to many restaurants in Brazil. Food was tasty, drinks were good too, I had a Cairpirinha. And I tried the Flan and “Brigadeiro” (chocolate truffle) for dessert and I did not regret!
Amazing Brazilian food! Had pastel de queijo as starter! Amazing! As main course I had Picanha! Really tasty and juicy meat! And the caipirinhas were great!
From the Feb 10, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.