A trip to Brazil sounds fun until you start to think about what you’re actually going to eat there. Most travelers arrive with açaí bowls and churrasco at the top of their list of dishes to try. But once they get there, they find out that these two popular dishes make up maybe 5% of […]
Order a caipirinha at just about any beach bar and odds are you won’t actually know what spirit is in your glass. Cachaça happens to be Brazil’s national spirit, and it’s actually one of the oldest distillates in the Americas. It’s also one of the most misunderstood spirits you can buy. Most bartenders will just […]
The markets in Bahia have their own scent, and you’ll usually pick up on it well before what’s actually cooking is visible. It’s a deep, earthy smell that seems to hang in the air around street vendors as they fry acarajé in those wide iron pots. Dendê oil is what creates that smell, and it’s […]
The food can get a bit tough if you don’t know the local customs. Brazilians have unwritten expectations about what you should order based on the time of day and how fast you’ve been drinking – even for dishes like coxinha and torresmo that look pretty basic on the menu. Something that would be a […]
When it comes to food, everyone is different. Dietary restrictions are a big part of how we all choose what to eat, and depending on the restrictions, it can be relatively easy or surprisingly difficult. Broadly, dietary restrictions can be grouped into three categories. The first is simply preference. People who don’t like onions, or […]
When you think of Brazil, what comes to mind? Stunning beaches along tropical seas? Rugged mountains and jungle? Cattle-covered prairies? For many, the image of Brazil that comes to mind is one of basking on a beach and sipping a cocktail. Down south, we’re no strangers to alcohol, and some of our iconic cocktails are […]
When prepared properly, ribs can be one of the most flavorful and tender pieces of meat on a cow. There’s nothing quite like the experience of pulling that bone out of fork-tender meat, and enjoying the now-boneless meat you’re left with. Depending on where you are in the world, though, the experience of enjoying a […]
When you’re exploring the various cuts of beef you can find in Brazilian steakhouses like Texas de Brazil, you’ll often run into some of the variances between American and Brazilian preparations. Some are the same, of course, but others are cut differently and result in a different kind of meat. One such example is maminha. […]
Experiencing a Rodizio-style dinner at a churrascaria is a crash course in Brazilian dining, and it can be tough to navigate if you aren’t prepared. It’s simple when you know what’s going on, but when it’s your first time, it can feel overwhelming. Worse, when all is said and done, and you’re leaving for the […]
Gluten intolerance and gluten allergies are being increasingly recognized worldwide as a serious condition. The good news is, a lot of Brazilian cuisine is gluten-free, including some items you might not expect! When you visit your local Texas de Brazil, you can be sure that you’ll have a good time. While some of our menu […]
Curiosity about a food culture outside of your own is a good thing. When it comes to something like Brazilian food culture, though, you often run into a particular barrier: a lot of resources are in Portuguese! It’s one thing to be interested in a culture, but quite another to learn a whole language to […]
When you think of sauces in Brazil, your first thought is probably a green sauce like chimichurri. We do love our green sauce, but there’s a lot more on the menu than just the herbaceous blend. In fact, another classic that you can find just about everywhere is the Brazilian vinaigrette. Known in Brazilian Portuguese […]
