Budget Meals in Rio de Janeiro

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Visit this eclectic and bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa (home of some great restaurants). There is a good restaurant called Mineiro. They have an amazing Feijoada (black beans stew with pork meat). Many of the bars around are ...Open the full description

Visit this eclectic and bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa (home of some great restaurants). There is a good restaurant called Mineiro. They have an amazing Feijoada (black beans stew with pork meat). Many of the bars around are full of locals, and have the best Caipirinhas you will find in Rio.
Our favorite meal is breakfast, and you will find a lot of places where you can ask for an expresso, fruits and a french toast with butter.
Another good local option is the restaurant Braseiro da Gavea, at Baixo Gavea neighborhood. They simply have the best Picanha cut you can find in Rio, full of locals and not expensive at all for the great food you will enjoy!

Braseiro da Gavea

Budget Meals 7 0

Where locals eat steak

Braseiro da Gavea

7

After a long period of renovation Braseiro is open again! So forget the "churrascarias" in the "all you can eat" way, very popular with tourists. We find those to be too much food. Sometimes you just want to have a simple and tasteful "picanha" (best kind of steak). Read more ›

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Rotisseria Sírio Libanesa

Budget Meals 5 2

A nice spot for an arab snack

Rotisseria Sírio Libanesa

5

The tastes here, and this has to be said, tend to point to a middle eastern tradition but are pretty recognizable for locals. Going for its 40th year of good smelly and tasty existence, hidden in the back of a gallery that’s 100 meters away from Largo do Machado subway station, Rotisseria Sirio Libanesa serves the best esfihas in town. Read more ›

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Gabriela

€6/h

Adam

€24/h

Claudio

€12/h

Ana

€24/h

Sorvete Itália

Budget Meals 4 1

Cooling down

Sorvete Itália

4

During the summer when we are melting somewhere around these are the first things that comes up on our head: the beach, a cold draft beer and a ice cream. So this is where we cool down. They have several branches in the city and It's also our favorite ice cream to eat at the beach. Read more ›

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Comuna

Budget Meals 4 0

Burger and beer

Comuna

4

Comuna is a night spot in RJ, with parties, Djs, expositions, and people getting together to have some beer. They also serve the best burger in town. Fresh food, home made bread, and beautiful hamburgers. It's always packed and it's a great place to go during weekdays. Read more ›

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Cachorro Quente Oliveira

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Best Street Food in Rio

Cachorro Quente Oliveira

3

It doesn't matter where we party, we will probably end up at Oliveira. Every night for god knows how long, this street cart has been serving steaming hot, mouth-watering hot dogs for all kinds of cariocas. The chairs are in the middle of the street, the beer is cold and the price is good, just the way we like it. Read more ›

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Cervantes

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Best Sandwiches in Town

Cervantes

2

Since 1955 this place has been making us happy with their amazing sandwiches. It's all about tradition, the old and not-always-in-the-best-mood waiters with their bow ties wandering around with giant sandwiches and beers. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Rio Santa Teresa Tour

Rio Santa Teresa Tour

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Santa Teresa is known as the Montmartre of Rio de Janeiro. We’ll visit the artistic and gastronomic area, the Ruins Park, the Selaron Steps and many other fantastic attractions!

Prices from

60 USD

Duration

4 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Bibi sucos

Budget Meals 2 0

Best Açaí and Juice Bar

Bibi sucos

2

Bibi sucos is a reference for natural food, açaí and juices in Rio. The food is so delicious! and they have the best and most natural açaí in town for sure. From amazing juices, smoothies, crepes, sandwiches, healthy lunch option, they have everything! Vegans and Vegetarians are more than happy here! Read more ›

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Apetite café

Budget Meals 2 3

Amazing unknown

Apetite café

2

This small family-run coffee shop has a great value and is always packed for breakfast at weekends. The croissant and the freshly squeezed orange juice are simply the best. The warm service and the outdoor seating just make it even better. Read more ›

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Da casa da Táta

Budget Meals 2 0

Hearty food

Da casa da Táta

2

We just love to have breakfast late and out of home, specially on weekends. Tatá and her husband offer a delicious one with a country farmhouse feel. The orange cake and the homemade bread are legendary across the city. Read more ›

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Bar do Momo

Budget Meals 2 0

A real boteco

Bar do Momo

2

Because we love to grab a beer while standing in the street. Because good food should be at affordable prices. And because Momo’s has just won the first prize as the best boteco in Rio. The service is kind and efficient. Read more ›

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BioCarioca

Budget Meals 2 2

Local Vegetarian Food

BioCarioca

2

BioCarioca is an amazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Copacabana! The food is super tasty and have a lot of traditional brazillian food in a vegetarian version. It's so good that a lot of non-vegetarian people come here to taste the delicious and healthy dishes. The soups are just amazing and a lot of people come on dinner time to try them. Read more ›

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Casa Cavé

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The oldest and most charmmig café of Rio

Casa Cavé

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As the Colombo, this café was founded in the XIX century and was a meeting point for intellectuals, artists, politicians and regular people. Inside one of its saloons there are tributes to these historical figures. Another reason to visit this café is its menu that has delicious options for lunch and afternoon snacks for a reasonable price. Read more ›

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Pão & Cia

Budget Meals 1 1

Breakfast in a typical bakery

Pão & Cia

1

This place is like a typical bakery, but better. Their breads are delicious and you'll always find them fresh. You'll find many cariocas that are typical costumers just enjoying a breakfast or taking a break with a cup of coffee. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Drinks with Locals & Travellers in Rio

Drinks with Locals & Travellers in Rio

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Hang out and drink with locals in Rio! We’ll visit 2 or 3 hand-picked bars/pubs/clubs in authentic local neighbourhoods.

Prices from

10 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Refeitório Orgânico

Budget Meals 1 0

Best Vegan Buffet

Refeitório Orgânico

1

This is the vegan restaurant with more variety of food in Rio. You can find everything from vegan sushi and nigiri to feijoada. And everything is so delicious, a lot of people don't believe that the food is vegan. They try to adapt all kinds of food to a vegan option and it works. Read more ›

by Giovana

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Cobal do Humaitá

Budget Meals 1 0

Restaurants and Bars

Cobal do Humaitá

1

Various options of bars and restaurants (mexican, brazilian, japanese and more). You can have a chopp (draft beer) sitting outdoor or you can have wine with brazilian snacks in a covered place. Perfect to go with friends or to watch a soccer game. Read more ›

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Confeitaria Manon

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A mix of confectionery and tea house

Confeitaria Manon

1

Manon is a traditional bakery in the heart of Rio, opened in the 40's and attended by the likes of great Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade. It is famous for its confections, general breakfast itens and they also have lunch meals. The prices are very affordable, a cheaper and more tasteful alternative to the famous Confeitaria Colombo. Read more ›

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Mureta da Urca

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Oldest Neighborhood in Rio

Mureta da Urca

0

Preserved Architecture from Colonial Days. Fabulous Cafés. Great Restaurants. Overall, a lovely place to spend the entire afternoon combing the back streets, stopping for a beer and enjoying conversation with locals along the famous bay facing rock wall. Read more ›

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Instituto Moreira Salles (IMS)

Budget Meals 0 0

Free Photo Gallery in Jungle Mansion

Instituto Moreira Salles (IMS)

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The location itself is gorgeous! A wealthy family donated their former estate to be converted into a photography gallery in a local neighborhood known for its rain forest backdrop. Above all it has an incredible café! Read more ›

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Graviola

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Awesome natural and healthy restaurant!

Graviola

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Graviola has a great history! Before it became a famous restaurant it was a food-truck in a lot of events in the city! The food is so delicious and authentic that the success has came! Graviola has natural options for everybody! Vegetarian and non-vegetarian, smoothies, green and braziian juices, açai, fruits bowls, amazing desserts and plates! Read more ›

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.Org Bistrô

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Amazing vegetarian bistrô!

.Org Bistrô

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The restaurant has a lovely and familiar enviroment and of course, an delicious food! Everything is vegetarian and almost everything is organic! It has plenty of vegan option and the best desserts in town! All the team are very friendly and always giving the best tips about the options of the day :) Read more ›

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Local Experience

Dine with Locals in Rio de Janeiro

Dine with Locals in Rio de Janeiro

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Tired of the same old restaurants? How about having a private dinner with locals? Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Prices from

44 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Uluwatu

Budget Meals 0 0

The best sandwiches and juices

Uluwatu

0

If you're looking for a place to eat a good sandwich and drink a good juice (maybe after going to the beach), that's certainly the best place. They're pretty concerned in cooking in a healthy way – using as less sugar is possible, for instance Read more ›

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The Slow Bakery

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Artisan Bread

The Slow Bakery

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Finally we are starting to eat good bread in Rio. Slow Bakery was one of the first places to bake long fermentation breads in the city. Here you will find the best toast with butter in town and a perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Read more ›

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stalos

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the tastier grub after a night out

stalos

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Stalos is not that big of a deal, but they sell a big enough slice of pizza to end world hunger for less than 20 reais. The many flavors all come with a huge crust filled with a special kind of Brazilian cream cheese. (don't expect an American styled pizza because that's not what you'll get there) Read more ›

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Bar Escadinha

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A local bar with a delicious sandwich

Bar Escadinha

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This is a typical local bar (which are fondly called "pé sujo"), where you can enjoy cold and cheap beer. In this bar in particular, you can also have a delicious gammon sandwich. The place is very hidden, so pay attention when looking for it. Read more ›

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The Bar

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Grab a beer and chill out

The Bar

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It's a good place for a draft beer (cheaper than the bars in the neighborhood) and some snacks or a sandwich. Since it's so close to the beach, it's a great place to go after spending the day at the beach, just enjoying a cold beer. Read more ›

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Cafuné Cafeteria

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Great place to drink a cup of coffee

Cafuné Cafeteria

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This place serves one of the best coffees in Rio – if no the best. Each day, you have a different coffee from a different place of Brazil. The cosy atmosphere, the tasty cakes and the great music selection are the icing on the cake. Read more ›

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Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

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Every first Saturday of the month

Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

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It has it all! The event happens in Centro, at the famous Praça Tiradentes, in a historical region. Every first Saturday of the year this place, an open area, receives music, art, cultural things for the kids to do and 30 small producers and cookers that sells good food and drinks for no more than 20 reais. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Discover the tastes and crafts from northeast of Brazil

Discover the tastes and crafts from northeast of Brazil

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It's local! It's delicious! It's exotic! Discover another side of Brazilian culture and take a deep dive into the crafts and tastes of the northeast of Brazil.

Prices from

76 EUR

Duration

3.5 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Big Polis

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Legitimate Carioca

Big Polis

0

This tradicional juice bar in Leblon offers a big variety of tropical fruit juices, always made with fresh fruit, not the frozen one. We love to go after a day on the beach or for a quick meal in the afternoon. Sandwiches of all sort are also good options here. Read more ›

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Guilhermina Bar

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Bar in the Meiai Hostel

Guilhermina Bar

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Locals usually go to have a drink or eat something in Guilhermina Restaurant in the hostel. The drinks are great and the appetizers are worth a try. The atmosphere is also great and the restaurant is kind of a kept secret, never crowded. Read more ›

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