Santa Teresa’s most iconic traditional restaurant — famous for feijoada, cachaça, and classic Rio bohemian atmosphere.
Why It Belongs on the List
Bar do Mineiro is one of Rio’s definitive old-school botecos and a cornerstone of the artistic Santa Teresa neighborhood. The restaurant is especially beloved for its rich feijoada, crispy pork dishes, cod fritters, and extensive cachaça selection served in a lively, rustic setting filled with locals, musicians, artists, and travelers. It captures the spirit of traditional Rio dining better than almost anywhere else in the city.
What Stands Out
- Famous traditional feijoada
- Legendary Santa Teresa atmosphere
- Huge cachaça selection
- Classic Brazilian comfort food
- One of Rio’s most iconic botecos
- Popular lunch stop after Selarón Steps