Pastel - beef - I would come back for it
a hand holding a sandwich
a basket of pastries
Pina Colada Bowl 16oz
Cheese and guava pastel
Steak $20
Bonbon white chocolate
Empada e coxinha
Front door
Salgados menu
Coxinha LG and cheese balls
Steak Plate
Picanha
Hot plates menu
Joelho
Picanha, pao de queijo, coxinha, fejojada deliciousness
feijoada
Coxinhas
Inside of restaurant
Cheese balls
outside
Lulu Y.
Mar 4, 2025
Great service and food! We enjoy catering food from here. Last time we ordered their steak and salad. And it was so good! Coxinhas are the best!
Read MoreLindy K.
Mar 29, 2024
These are the best coxinhas I've ever had. Not too salty while packing a punch in flavor! They were PERFECTION. Crispy on the outside, gorgeous filling. And they were satiating too! The cheese and guava pastel was an excellent way to finish the meal. A little sweet for my tastes but that's just preference. The pastry was flakier than an introvert with social commitmentsCoxinhas w/o cream cheese (5 pcs) - 10/10 Cheese and guava pastel - 9/10Definitely will return if im in the area
Read MoreKady T.
Jul 7, 2024
Pretty sure they scammed me I placed an order using their website on the 4th of July. Since it went through, I assumed they would be open right? Nope, when I arrived they were closed. At least be smart enough and do the bare minimum of taking off the ordering option for just the one day. And you know what, it's fine if it was an honest mistake. As long as you answer my emails and phone calls (plus voicemail), right? Nope, they decide to ignore me. Based on what I've seen, they're not so crazy busy that they shouldn't be able to answer. Give me my refund.
Read MoreMinhtuyen N.
Dec 30, 2024
Food is tasty. Parking is plentiful. The price is reasonable. The service is nice. Close on Sunday.
Read MorePeter P.
Feb 20, 2023
I lived in brasil when i was 5-10 years old. My family ran a small clothing store in san paulo and right next door was a bakery/deli that sold sugar cane drinks, coxinha, and pastel. It was my favorite thing growing up. I havent been able to find a brasilian restaurant similar to my childhood memory until i came here. It brought joy to my taste buds as it remembered the taste of the crispy pastry and beef fillings in the pastel. The coxinha was also spot on. Lastly the rice in the picanha plate was perfectly seasoned as i remembered it. Thank you "taste of brazil" for bringing back some good memories. This place is authentic as it gets. Parking is no issue here. Atmosphere is a hole in the wall vibe where only local Brazilians go to. Food was all delicious. If i had to recommend one thing, get the beef pastel.
Read MoreBrian C.
Mar 6, 2024
I grew up in Brazil and I've tried every traditional Brazilian restaurant in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and some of San Diego County.I can confirm that Taste of Brazil Cuisine is the most authentic place you can go to for salgadinhos (appetizers) and for a traditional plate of your choice of meat, rice, and beans. Everything is just full of flavor.This place is a treasure!
Read MoreAmanda D.
Jul 24, 2023
It's hard to find a decent Brazilian place in SoCal, but this is my go to when I'm in HB. You must try their coxinhas and pastel (both chicken and cheese). I've also had their empadas (both chicken and hearts of palm) which are good as well. They don't skimp out on the filling which is great.I always order the steak (picanha) dish. The steak is always cooked perfectly. The rice and beans are flavorful and it comes with a side of farofa and vinaigrette. Don't forget to order a guarana too!I've also had their passion fruit mousse and brigadeiro for dessert and it's to die for.The staff is super friendly and accommodating.
Read MoreFrancis R.
Jan 11, 2024
Taste of Brazil remains atop the pinnacle of Brazilian food in Orange County, and possibly L.A., Riverside, Imperial, and San Diego counties as well. Imagine the best home cooking you've ever had in any genre of food--this is that place for Brazilian food, snacks, and desserts. The steak is also very good here. I will say if you want the best Brazilian steak around, you will need to visit a fine churrascaria. But this place's rice, beans, farofa, vinaigrette (salsa to the amateur), and variety of dishes makes it the best Brazilian place around.
Read MoreNoah P.
Feb 15, 2025
Absolutely delicious homemade food. It tastes like what I used to eat growing up in Brazil. Great family who owns the place and who do a lot for the Brazilian community in OC outside of the restaurant. they're closed on Sundays. Best Brazilian food in Orange County and great service.
Read MoreHasley M.
Feb 11, 2025
Don't waste your time or money here. Unless you're Brazilian you won't even get a greeting. I got a croquette and it was subpar as well as an açaí bowl. $17 dollars for both things, only for the pineapple to be rancid, the coconut flakes and the granola to be stale. Such a disappointment. If you drive up 10 more mins, check out Açaí Republic instead of this place.
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