Cafe Brasil
(310) 837-8957
10831 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90034
34.0172
-118.41
Neighborhoods: West LA, Palms
Reviews & Ratings for Cafe Brasil
41 reviews
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Dump Truck
by waddellski
September 17, 2008
Let me start off by saying two things;
1. This is the 1st review i have ever written in my life.
2. It is very hard to find anything food related that i dont like.
I tried this place because every Brazillian restaurant I have been to was great. and this place is right down the street from my house. My girlfriend and I ordered the steak dinner. Very clearly stated that we'd like them cooked medium-well. Very unfriendly staff took the order. We sat outside and chatted while we waited for our food to be ready. A bum stumbled by us and into the cafe. He proceded to steal about 5 apples from a bowl. He stumbled out and on his way (didnt bother me too much. i would have gave him our food if he stuck around). There was a local hangin out on the corner right there at the cafe drinkning a 40 in the street. when cars would pass by he would hide his 40 in the newspaper stand. when the coast was clear, he'd continue drinking. I was hoping he would openly urinate on the street mostly because i was with my girlfriend.
When the food was ready i was starving. It aint a meal unless there is meat in it. I was ready to just devour that steak. I cut mine in half and see that it is 90% raw. I mean as raw as it can get. Im not even being picky. I was so hungry and alot of things dont bother me. i would have ate it if it was remotely edible. I had to take it back. The staff asked me, "what?, you want it cooked more?". I was like dude, are you joking? this is totally raw. Please cook it for me. I sat back down to learn my girlfriends was just as bad. I took hers back as well. The whole ordeal took so long and we were so hungry that we left to eat that the churrascaria (Pampas) across the street. Pampas was amazingly good. Half the price too. I can honestly say that Brasil Cafe was a waste of $40. Yes, $40 for two simple meat, rice, and tiny green salad un-edible dinners. I wouldnt go back even if they charged what the food is worth ($8 per plate). Rip off. Dump truck status.
- Pros: Outside seating
- Cons: bums and drunkies outside
MMMMMMM yummy
by Jinz998
May 05, 2008
MMMMMMMM so good...been going there for yearss..I like FLAVOR in my food and Cafe brasil hits the spot. It is such an awesome lunch spot and really nice at night too.
- Pros: Everything is good
- Cons: you have to go to the counter and get your food....stop being lazy and get up..its good!
This place rocks by Dena W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 29, 2008
Cafe Brazil is by far a very inexpensive taste of heaven. Located in a very quant location with a very pleasant atmosphere and staff. I would highly recommend the Executive lunch or breakfast. And their passion fruit juice is to die for.
This place rocks by Dena W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 29, 2008
Cafe Brazil is by far a very inexpensive taste of heaven. Located in a very quant location with a very pleasant atmosphere and staff. I would highly recommend the Executive lunch or breakfast. And their passion fruit juice is to die for.
Almost like being in Bahia in Brazil!
by jazzolicious
July 09, 2007
Sure it looks like a road side shack just off of Venice Blvd. But it more than makes up for it once you enter the inside which is actually outside. This is a fun and eclectic place to dine. I love the fact that the tables and chairs are kinda mix matched and a cute accent to the resturant are the bowls of fruit or vegetables makes it feel just like home. The food is amazing my favorite is the chicken breast with beans, rice, salsa and plaintains. The lunch specials are great as well. Every single person that I have taken here loves it and goes back without me even my sister and brother n law that live more than an hour away. Friendly staff and a fun Atmosphere. Great with a group of friends or family and at night perfect for a fun casual date. The prices are very reasonable and best of all you can "Bring your own Wine". Cafe Brasil is a great place that makes you feel like your on the road side of Brasil miles away even though you are in the heart of the city!
- Pros: The food and the Ambience
- Cons: During busy times wait can be a bit long
Yummy
by buck6
January 12, 2007
It's great for Brazilian food. From the outside, it looks like a shack ...drive slow or you might miss it...but don't be fooled because on the inside they have a great menu of authentic Brazilian food. The outside dining is really nice and cozy. Their grill entres are so good and they come with plantains yum. Taste the cheese bread too...its called Pao de quejio, and get a brazilian soda.
Good lunch spot!
by dmenkes
November 24, 2006
I've been here a number of times for lunch and love their spicy chicken pasta. Their vegetables are steamed well and crisp, and their sauces are very good. I love their black beans. Parking is difficult so coming early helps!
The Breakfast is the Best Deal
by poppies77
November 24, 2006
Dinner and lunch here don't bowl me over, but definitely come here for the breakfast special plate. It's a great value, and it serves as a nice sampling of great flavors. The cheese bread is especially yummy.
I don't get it
by gnoleb
November 19, 2006
I don't understand what is to like about this place. I've been here twice with my fiancee. The prices are really high for counter service ($9 for a sandwich, $15 for fish or steak) and the food is at best average for brazilian food. Their "salsa" tastes like they put parsely instead of cilantro...it has a very "earthy/rooty" flavor that I can't understand. It tastes like a mistake. The portions are small, the fish and steak I've tried were both bland, and they don't have booze (a caipirinha would have made this place at least a drink hangout).
The atmosphere is great, and I guess that is what is selling other people. The patio has a great vibe. At least if they served drinks I could use this place for that.
- Pros: great atmosphere/ambience
- Cons: the food, lack of booze
