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The Brazilian Spot - Reviews

1252 Valencia St, 90110 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
313

Reviews

85%

Satisfaction

35

negative

12

neutral

266

positive

What people say about The Brazilian Spot

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Isabella C. M.
Review date: 10/20/2025
10
Delicious Brazilian Treats & Kind Staff
As a Brazilian, I can attest that their pão de queijo, açaí, and carrot cake are absolutely divine. I highly recommend this place. Do yourself a favor and purchase their homemade pão de queijo to bake at home – it's worth it! The staff is also incredibly kind and sweet.
  • pão de queijo10
  • açaí10
  • carrot cake10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Jingyi W.
Review date: 10/04/2025
9
Quick Lunch Favorite!
This place is quickly becoming my favorite for a quick lunch! I haven't even tried the lunch buffet yet, but the cheese bread, coxinha, and acaii bowls are SO good. I'm seriously so obsessed.
  • cheese bread10
  • coxinha10
  • acaii bowls10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Aswani G.
Review date: 08/19/2025
9
Delicious Brazilian Flavors and Fresh Juices!
My experience at this Brazilian spot was fantastic! I absolutely loved the coxinha, which was super tasty. The passionfruit juice felt so fresh and pure. The chicken dishes were really flavorful, and my daughter especially enjoyed the açaí bowl, finding it so delicious. Overall, a wonderful meal with great food.
  • coxinha9
  • passionfruit juice9
  • chicken dishes8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
João G.
Review date: 08/16/2025
9
Friendly Brazilian Buffet with Great Staff
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. It's a very friendly place with amazing staff. They offer Brazilian foods, and importantly, a Brazilian buffet is available from Friday to Sunday. The establishment is also pet friendly, and the owner, Miguel, is 100% gay friendly. They provide Internet and space to work and read, making it a versatile spot.
  • friendly place10
  • amazing staff10
  • Brazilian foods9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Loud
Mik S.
Review date: 07/20/2025
6
Good Smoothie, Loud Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. I found the smoothie to be pretty good. However, the atmosphere was very loud, which made the language barrier more challenging. Additionally, I was charged for swapping an ingredient due to my dietary restrictions, which I felt was unnecessary.
  • smoothie7
  • atmosphere3
  • language barrier4
  • swapping an ingredient3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
spiderwebs P. O.
Review date: 06/22/2025
7
Hearty Brazilian Buffet with a Salty Bean Dish
I've visited The Brazilian spot a couple of times, exclusively for their weekend buffet and feijoada. On weekends, you can enjoy this buffet-style meal and pay by the pound. While I'm unsure of my plate's exact weight, I paid $30 for a very hearty portion. However, the bean dish was excessively salty. The restaurant offers a selection of different Brazilian desserts and an assortment of imported Brazilian food goods. It's a good place to visit if you're looking for a taste of Brazil, even though I've heard the owner is Portuguese.
  • Brazilian desserts7
  • imported Brazilian food goods7
  • hearty portion8
  • bean dish2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Clara B.
Review date: 06/12/2025
10
Best Açaí in the US!
As a Brazilian, I can confidently say this is, no doubt, the best açaí I’ve had in the US! I absolutely love it!
  • açaí10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Eric W. G.
Review date: 06/03/2025
10
Great Internet Cafe Experience
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. I really enjoyed the internet café experience, the delicious coffee flavored drinks, and the authentic food. The service, atmosphere, and food were all rated a perfect 5 out of 5.
  • internet café experience10
  • coffee flavored drinks10
  • authentic food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Stéfany R.
Review date: 02/09/2025
9
Delicious Cake and Wonderful Owners!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the best chocolate carrot cake I've ever tasted, and the coffee was equally delicious. The owners are truly amazing and kind-hearted people, which made the visit even more special.
  • chocolate carrot cake10
  • coffee9
  • owners10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
H L.
Review date: 01/23/2025
9
Amazing Acai Bowl Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially considering the price. I found the $15 for a 24oz acai bowl to be amazing value. The Favela acai bowl was not only beautiful but also incredibly filling. The food, service, and atmosphere all received top marks.
  • 24oz acai bowl10
  • Favela acai bowl9
  • Price10

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