Traveling to Orlando, Florida, is a dream for many people, and with so many parks and attractions to visit, it is difficult to organize a complete itinerary with less than 10 days on American soil.
Staying away from home for so many days takes a lot of homesickness and the Brazilian restaurants in Orlando can help to alleviate some of this feeling.
Although the United States is famous for having a wide variety of fast foods and delicious foods, the typical Brazilian rice and beans are not part of the main meals there. And, as food is a cultural aspect of each country, when we distance ourselves from this reality, the body usually feels side effects.
To help you get over your homesickness and still taste dishes with that special Brazilian spice, Happy Tours has separated incredible tips of restaurants to visit during your vacation in Orlando. Make room in your itinerary and be sure to enjoy these delights!
1. Camila's Brazilian Restaurant
You thought of a Brazilian restaurant in Orlando - you thought of Camila's Brazilian Restaurant!
It is one of the most famous meeting points for those who visit the city frequently. Located at 588 International Dr, the menu bets on traditional dishes and homemade flavors to please the palate of its visitors.
Forming with the self-service system, during weekdays it serves rice, beans, fries, steak, fried egg, various salads, and countless typical desserts. On Saturdays, the Brazilian feijoada takes over the place and the feeling is that of a real lunch at grandparents' house, with the whole family together.
2. 14 Bis Pizzeria
The 14 Bis is a pizzeria in honor of the father of aviation, Santos Dumont! Here you can feel a taste of pizzas and still be enchanted with an incredible decoration as if you were inside an airplane!
3. Fogo de Chão
For barbecue lovers, Fogo de Chão is a must on your trip! Known as one of the largest churrascarias in Brazil, since it secured a home in the United States, it has been winning the hearts of North Americans in particular.
This is the right address for those who do not give up a good and well seasoned grilled meat. The price is similar to what you would pay to eat at Fogo de Chão in Brazil and the address is also no mystery, just go to 8282 International Dr, Orlando, Florida, right in the center.
4. Tony's
This is another Brazilian steakhouse, which has a wide variety of food and meats in its self-service buffet! You can enjoy loose rice, beans, feijoada, lasagna, broths, fruits common here in Brazil, and lots of quality meat!
So it's well worth a stop there during your stay! It is also located at 5159 International Dr., Orlando!
5. Coffee from Minas Gerais
This restaurant follows the same style as Camila's, and has a great diversity of foods to enjoy at your will at the buffet! And it also has two options to participate in the rodízio of meat or the free buffet with 3 meat options.
6. Gilson's Brazilian Restaurant
Another Brazilian classic in Orlando is Gilson's Brazilian Restaurant, which serves the traditional Brazilian flavor in all its dishes. From the starters, the tasty freshly fried pasteizinhos, to the hot dishes and salads, you can feel at home there even from miles away.
With the option of adding a delicious picanha to any dish, the free buffet works at lunch and dinner, charging different prices for the two times of the day (30 and 35, respectively). Another special advantage of Gilson's is that it is located on Vineland Ave, one of the main avenues downtown.
7. Texas from Brazil
This steakhouse offers meats for all possible tastes! A very elegant and spacious environment, with many options in your buffet, between sweet and salty! You can enjoy typical Brazilian food, such as rice, beans, farofa, and fried plantains! Not to mention the bar! You can't miss the caipirinha!
8. Ana's Brazilian Kitchen
This restaurant has more traditional food, without the barbecue as much as most of the restaurants there do. The restaurant is very cozy and beautiful, ideal for a quiet lunch and to rest - and of course, it has a great variety of food, with lots of Brazilian flavor and spice!
9. Pinnoti's Pizza
Another pizzeria that cannot be missing in your list is Pinnoti's! This one represents well the Brazilian pizzas - with catupiry edges, coxinha edges, and many others! One better than the other, not to mention the most delicious and loved flavors: chicken catupiry, pepperoni, Portuguese and many more!
10. Hocca
Hocca is a famous restaurant here in São Paulo for its well-known bologna sandwich, and it has taken its store to the Florida Mall! There you will find foods like: fried polenta, chicken coxinha, and even feijoada on some days! You won't miss this one, will you?
11. Manolo's Pub
This is another one that left Brazil and was based in Orlando! This is a great restaurant to go with friends and family, and delight yourself with the typical foods and portions that the place offers in its diverse menu! And you can also enjoy a delicious cold beer!
Why visit Brazilian restaurants in Orlando?
This may seem like an unnecessary idea for those who choose this destination for their vacations, after all, Brazilian food is on our menu every day.
North American eating habits usually scare Brazilians for being too greasy or spicy. The option of having your meals in a restaurant that recalls flavors, customs, and the culture you are so used to can be a refuge to go back to the roots and not worry about experiences too distant from your reality.
Besides the factor of more familiar spices and flavors, these spaces can become a safe haven for those who don't understand or speak English very well. As most of the employees are Brazilian and the menu is translated, it is easier to get the order right and feel comfortable to exchange experiences.
Did you leave the adventures through the theme parks and other points in the city for the afternoon? Make sure you have a complete lunch that recharges your energy with delicious Brazilian dishes. The city reserves the best of the typical Brazilian cuisine in the steakhouses and various buffets, be sure to visit one of the many options.
Other worthwhile options in Orlando: breakfast and snacks
We cannot deny that barbecue is one of the aspects that most defines Brazilian cuisine, but breakfast and some Brazilian snacks can also help to remember this culture when traveling. And Orlando offers alternatives for those who can't give up these small tastes!
Of the bakeries to choose from for a quick coffee or cheese bread, the main one is Pão Gostoso. Centrally located on International Dr, it serves complete breakfast packages, or individual portions of Brazilian savory snacks, breads, pastries and cakes.
Another destination for fans of traditional Brazilian sweets is Amor em Pedaços Bakery: specialized in sweets, it is the ideal bet for those who want to celebrate their birthday in Orlando with delicious sweets, or want to prepare a quick snack kit to take to the parks.
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Even in trips like those to Orlando, where you immerse yourself in the North American culture, it is possible to find places that make you feel at home for a few hours. The Brazilian restaurants in the city are great to kill the homesickness and renew the energies for the next tours! So it is worth it!
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