Most known for the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda (National Palace of Ajuda), Ajuda is an often overlooked Lisbon neighborhood with fewer tourists and plenty of nice views. Nestled between infamous Belém waterfront and Parque Florestal de Monsanto, a huge park full of trails and greenery right in the heart of Lisbon, Ajuda is low key with a combination of grit and charm, not to mention some surprisingly great restaurants. In this article we will share 5 Ajuda restaurants we tried on this week in Lisbon trip as well as a few outliers just for fun. ;) Tlaloc un rincón mexicanoOne thing many Americans miss when they move to Portugal is actually Mexican food. Great tacos are not especially easy to find in Portugal.
At Tlaloc Un Rincon Mexicano you can scratch that itch with birria tacos, tinga tacos, horchata, and do not forget the tres leches cake.
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Di Amici by Pizza em CasaLisbon has some fabulous Pizza places and we really enjoyed our visit to Amici. Heads up, sparkling sangria may or may not have some limoncello and the 'nduja pizza is a must!
See Also: Pizza In Portugal
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Churrasqueira do MarquesTraditional Portuguese grilled chicken and pork are such simple meals, but when executed well leave you so satisfied. That's the experience we had at Churrasqueira Marques.
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Food HubWhen you want quick and affordable Kebabs in Ajuda try Food Hub. For around 5.50 euro at the time of our visit you can fill up on a Doner Kebab menu which comes with fries and a drink!
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Santo Graal Burger & GrillSanto Graal (Holy Grail) Burger and Grill serves up gourmet bugers and steaks, crispy fries, and even a blonde and red house ipa.
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Fiesta Restro And Snack BarOkay so this restaurant is not in Ajuda, it's in Benfica neighborhood and we hit it up after a medical appointment at Hospital da Luz in Amadora.
Hilariously, Fiesta Restro and Snack Bar is not at all a Mexican restaurant, but in fact a spot where you can enjoy Nepalese, Indian, and Portuguese food.
Don't skip the sparkling sangria, pani puri, and momos - they were highlights of this Lisbon trip!
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Everest Curry & Sekuwa CornerThis was an Uber Eats order after a long convention day, so it came from the other side of Lisbon to our Ajuda airbnb. The restaurant was running a lot of BOGO offers, so we ended up with way too much food and it lasted for 2.5 meals!
We ordered Jeera rice, chicken stuffed naan, thai curry, and butter chicken. Everything was okay overall. The butter chicken was the best dish we ordered.
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Pasteis de BelemBelem is a nice walk from Ajuda and you can try two of the most famous Pastel de Nata establishments including Pasteis de Belem.
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ManteigariaGrab yourself another pastel de nata over at Manteigaria before walking back up to Ajuda. And I mean that very literally, it's an uphill climb and you're sure to burn off all the calories from the pastries so... win!
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MoMo Express
If you're arriving into Lisbon or departing via Oriente Station, you'd be remiss if you skipped Momo Express food truck. Tasty Nepalese momos, flavorful samosas (go veggie for this one!) and chai of this caliber, you'll struggle to find outside of Asia.
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Forgot to schedule time in ALgarve on your Portugal Trip?
The Algarve is definitely worth visiting on your trip to Portugal! If you have one day, you can make it happen. This article is for you:
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When you're ready to give traditional Portuguese cuisine a try, consider Recanto do Ze when in Armacao de Pera, Algarve, Portugal. Recanto do Zé - Portuguese Restaurant in Armação de PeraRecanto do Ze has some great lunch specials "prato do dia" during the weekdays, but don't be afraid to stop in at dinner time for kind staff and delicious Portuguese food. Prato do DiaA typical prato do dia at Recanto do Zé includes a meat or fish main, a drink (including wine or beer), couvert (typically bread, olives etc), dessert, and a coffee for around 15 euro - clearly representing a great value for a quality meal! Location:
Recanto do Zé Restaurant Address: Rua Dom Joao II lote 7, Armacao de Pera 8365-130 Portugal
See Also: Best Algarve Tours and ExcursionsIberian Pork SecretosI was floored when my plate came. The helping of pork was generous, well seasoned, and as tender as you'd expect a well-rendered fatty cut of pork to be. In the word's of Levi "That's tenda!"
What are pork secretos? What cut is it?
Pork secretos are like a "secret" because they are a hidden boneless cut from behind the shoulder. This cut of is exclusive to Iberico pigs and it has incredible flavor because of the deep marbling combined with the lifestyle of the pigs - roaming around free range and filling up on tasty acorns. Ahh.. now that's the life! Along side the pork were the expected portuguese accompaniments - a simple salad with lettuce, onion, and tomatoes and a pile of french fries. :) FrancesinhaThe Francesinha sandwich originated in Porto and it is a serious undertaking, as you can surely tell. What is in a Francesinha? Between layers of bread you will find almost every rich meat you can think of on a francesinha - ham, steak, sausage. What is on top of a Francesinha? Plenty of melted cheese and a fried egg adorn this sandwich, as well as a healthy ladle of piping hot beer-tomato sauce to keep everything sloppy enough to require silverware. As if the hearty sandwich isn't enough, a side of fries is ready for you to mop up any leftover sauce - the Portuguese version of Italy's "fare la scarpetta" :) Recanto do Zé ReviewI really enjoyed my meal (that delicious black pork - porco preto) at Recanto do Ze. I hope to return for a prato do dia with friends some time. The only bummer was that they did not accept credit cards despite their google listing indicating that they accepted them at the time we visited. As a result, we had to do the awkward scramble to scrape together enough cash. So our pro tip would be to make sure you have cash on you ;) See Also: Top Things To Do In Algarve
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Maloca da Tuttapanna is located in Quarteira, specifically the prestigious Vilamoura area, and describes their cuisine as Amazonian, Sushi Fusion, and European.
The restaurant has a nice aesthetic (I mean what's not to love about this golden monkey?!) so one day after a late shift at os carrinhos (the carts/trolleys) we decided to snag an outside table and try their pizza and sushi. Random combo, I know. |
Marguerita pizza - €11.50
Sushi Jó (3 pieces) - €5
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Sangria Tinta (red wine sangria) - €8
Margarita Pizza - €8.90
Prosciutto Pizza - €9.50
Gusto'zza Pizzeria Quarteira - Menu Photos
os melhores restaurantes em quarteira:
bifana no pão caseiro com queijo e ovo
bitoque com ovo
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Petunia in Vilamoura Marina is a classic example of this. If you're staying in Vilamoura, especially if you're by the marina, Petunia is conveniently located and offers some nice Prato do Dia options!
what we ordered.
Costeleta de Vitela - €8.90
Chocos Fritos - €8.20
Crepe with ananas (pineapple) e gelado (and ice cream) - €4.50
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