Barraco Cafe in Camden

This is truly a hidden Brazilian jewel in the heart of North West London, offering a great 'mineira' (from Minas Gerais, Brazil) cuisine. The food was delicious and with good value for money. The beef rib, the 'moqueca de peixe', and the 'feijoada' were really good. Of course, the caipirinha was great too. I will certainly go back for more soon.

We were a group of 13 Brazilians trying to go yesterday for lunch, but a female waiter/manager was extremely rude on the phone asking us to pay £30 per person to have lunch as we were more than 10 people. I was trying to state to her that we were ready to go to have lunch and did not accept that we need to pay £30 per person only because we were over 10 people. She said that we could come only if we accept this minimum charge £30, which made no sense to us. She should be happy that we were going to give her a huge business bringing 13 Brazilian for lunch (starters, main course, dessert and lots of drinks). The waiter even called me on the phone "arrogante", which is extremely rude. My take on it it is that she is the typical "barraco" person, who does not understand how to treat paying customers. The name "Barraco" is perfect to describe this awful place, located on a dodgy London street. I have been there once before and the food was below average and the restaurant looks awful. If you want a real experience in a "favela restaurant", barraco is your place... Yet be prepared to deal with all the rude staff and the tourist trap expensive food. Dr Marco Cortez

What a lovely surprise I found in this place! I still can't believe I ate delicious acaraje and chopp zero grau in London! Just delicious, lovely atmosphere and staff are friendly and very Brazilian. I ordered the fish moqueca to take home and it was also absolutely delicious! Can't wait for the next visit! Thank you Marcia!

Been here a handful of times. Best place for a value for money dinner in the area - very simple grilled meats, well cooked, with tasty sides. Chicken hearts are a particular highlight. Drinks all amazing and really hospitable service. I will be recommending again and again.

Amo ! Bom demais ! Comidinha caseira delicia ; ) pedacinho do Brasil em Londres. Super recomendo. Vale muito a pena comer lá. Simply the best !

We come here quite often cause the atmosphere makes you feel at home and the meat is so tender and cooked perfectly. The waiter was really fun and made us spend a lovely dinner preparing us lots of caipirina! Thank you all!

Food was horrendous. Disgusting customer service. Don’t bother with this place, waste of money !!!!!!

It's a small regional restaurant in Kilburn, hidden in a narrow street. I cannot say that it's worthy to travel distance to visit this place, but if you live in the area and you are looking for something different and authentic, walking distance from your home, give it a try. Food is tasty. Honestly it's not bad and ambience has an authentic Brazilian character. Overall, I was happy with the experience.

We go there often as our favourite local restaurant, food is deliciuos and genuine brazilian. Very friendly and welcoming place and staff. We love it!

I come quite often from Croydon to this restaurant with my boyfriend, as he is Brazilian and finds there the most typical tastes of Brazilian food. We went to most of Brazilian restaurant in London and this one clearly surpasses all the others in every way ; the food is excellent, the staff is lovely and you get generous portions for a cheap price compared to most restaurants. We’ll keep coming back to this hidden gems.

Best Brazilian in London, cozy place with autentic food at reasonable place. Most customers are Brazilians

Ho mangiato in questo ristorante brasiliano dopo parecchio tempo ma il livello del cibo è sempre molto alto. Ho preso il churrasco misto e, oltre ad essere davvero tenero, era anche abbondante sia come carne che come patatine. Prezzo più basso rispetto al resto dei ristoranti di londra. Personale gentile. La location non è lussuosa, ma forse proprio per il fatto di ricordare le trattorie italiane di una volta fa si che torni sempre volentieri!

A small Brazilian restaurant just off Kilburn High Road. We arrived at 8 p.m. on a wet Tuesday evening but even then it was nearly full with the tables packed closely together, however we managed to get a cosy table in the corner after some people left. One advantage of being close to your fellow diners is that is can stimulate conversation with them, which in our case enhanced our experience. We enjoyed our cachaça and beer (essential accompaniments to Brazilian food, in my opinion), and the picanha (approximates to rump steak) was well prepared and produced quickly. I recommend accompanying it with rice and beans, and I also had salad for an extra 50p. Also try the farofa (toasted manioc flour) which is in bottles on the tables, as well as the hot chili

It's tichy inside, you will be sitting close to your fellow diners, but it has some outside spaces which looked nice. I've given it a very average review simply because as newbies I think the gals taking your order could of given some much needed advice to us. They were quite stony faced, not helpful and did not ask if we liked our food. The portions are enormous, too big for me really, so be prepared for a large plate of food. My son's order was not good, a sort of chicken pasta thing, which was quite runny and not nice. He left most of it, so a complete waste. The chips that came with it took up a main course plate again too much. The steak I had was nice but the sizzling looked better. We spent too much money and just didn't get the order right.

If what you’re looking for is proper brazilian food, this is the place! amazing quality and staff are super friendly. it’s a little bit hidden, but you can easily get there with google maps. small but very homelike.

Had a lovely meal here yesterday as well as a very good experience. The Brazilians are kings of barbecues and this restaurant definitely proved it. Their courses were very big so skip on the starters and also ask for sauces with your grills otherwise the food could become dry even though it comes out very juicy and succulent. Definitely recommend this place. Tge look of the place is like a small cafe but don't let that put you off. Good Eating.

It is tiny but the food and the service are very good. Coming from Sao Paulo where there are many amazing options for food, I was always disappointed with the Brazilian restaurants in UK. Their Feijoada is definitely remarkable.

This unpretentious little place is a real gem! We had the most delicious meals, probably beating 95% of the meals we ate during a 4 weeks Brazil trip! Very tender and flavoursome meats, yummy sauces, excellent sides. Really good value for money, very child-friendly, pleasant staff!

One of my new favourite places in London. Here you can find delicious proper Brazilian meat! Small little traditional place, super cosy with amazing staff. Great for a birthday party (they have an extra room for that). The best Caipirinhas in London are served here, proper ones, strong and fresh! Is hard to describe how good is this place. A secret to tell everyone.

Barraco Cafe es un lugar escondido en la zona de kilburn y ésta es una de las cosas que hace especial y mantenerlo auténtico.Yo ir allí ya casi regularely tres años ahora. He estado allí con amigos y familiares y la experiencia siempre ha sido genial.El ambiente es muy tranquilo y parece estar en la casa de campo de un amigo, que es lo que me gusta.El equipo es bonito y acogedor.La comida, me encanta!Si desea comer bien y tienen grandes momentos con sus amigos, sin sentir atado en un ambiente restaurante estándar, definitivamente lo recomiendo.

I keep coming back to this restaurant again and again as the food is always great, even though not as it used to be. The chopp is fantastic and the atmosphere is very friendly and electric. Highly recommended.

This used to be a regular spot for us and always served authentic, delicious and very reasonably priced food. The last two times we went however, the food was not great and we sensed they cut corners at every opportunity. The picanha which was always melt in the mouth and bursting with flavor is now a tough old steak, and the feijoada is tasteless and full of inedible fatty meats and tough bits. The decor and furnishings have always been basic and this is the only thing that has stayed the same. Such a shame. Bring back your old cook and manage to please!

Serviço excelente. Comida maravilhosa. Fomos muito bem servidos e iremos voltar de certeza. Recomendo

For one moment I thought that we had ordered the vegetarian option, eventually underneath a pile of onions I managed to find one piece of picanha which I cut into 3 pieces to share with my wife and friend. The most expensive onion that I have ever tried..

Decent Brazilian food, reasonably cheap the only down side is the picanha portion with has more onion than picanha. Are they having a laugh ? 🤣

What can I say about it , the food is amazing , the service was lovely and friendly!!! The best experience ever! By Italians people !

I went there with my brazilian friend and we were both very happy with the food, the live music and the staff! The food is authentic and tasteful! For a 2£ fee, you could sit in the live music area. Best brazilian place in London!

This is the real "boteco" from Brazil. Food is great, lovely staff, and great beer! Dessert was pudim and it's amazing... I am keen to go back again !

Estaba allí hace mucho tiempo, así que decidimos ir de nuevo. . Y estoy muy impresionada de nuevo! ! En mi opinión este es de lejos el mejor y más auténtico restaurante brasileño en Londres. Empezamos con pan, queso, Corazones de pollo. La Molleja de pollo. . . . hacerlo de una manera muy sabrosa. Y el pescado de feijoada tradicional estofado, punto en el que estábamos más que completo! He estado en Brasil y la comida aquí es como allí. . Que es probablemente porqué el lugar está lleno de brasileños. El menú (ver en línea) es muy extensa, especialmente la parrilla. El personal era muy servicial, precios excelentes. Recomendado. . Vaya. y probar!

Estaba muy cerca de casa, así que pensé ¿por qué no probarlo. Terminamos sorprendidos con un gran servicio y la comida aún mejor.

Cuando su buena está muy bueno. Y cuando su mal es horrible.

Qualidade e quantidade excelente nos pratos. Aquele ar gostoso do Brasil. Sem contar o Maha que sempre nos recebe com muita simpatia.

Lovely little caf. The staff are nice and the food is amazing. They have live music sometimes as well which creates a lovely atmosphere. Also, the best caipirinhas i've ever had - can't order them anywhere else now!

I was amazed by Barraco Cafe - stepping into the coffee is like you land in a real Brazilian corner coffee. Music, unpolished style with little decoration details, beautiful Brazilian Portuguese language in background... Great menu selection of Brazilian dishes, and we decided to order a starter portions of delicious chicken, beef, rice, casava chips etc etc with fresh aserola juice - we loved it!Barraco cafe has a great atmosphere. this is not a place for those who want something commercial, polished and posh, but perfect for those who love authentic style and honest simple food. this is special!

When my friend from Brazil visited me I wanted to surprise him with real authentic Brazilian food... when I read the reviews about Barraco cafe I decided this should be the place and this was absolutely an amazing decision. If you are looking for real authentic Brazilian food this hidden gem is definitely the place for it. My favourites were the pichana contra-file and the moqueca de camarão which were AMAZING. and of course I must mention the amazing caipiriniha... can't wait to come for more real Brazilian experience in London. #inLove

Friends took me to this little Brazilian place that is in a back lane / mews. If the locals didn't show me where this was, I wouldn't have found it. It is small and rustic, complete with TV screen, plastic table covers and kitschy decor. Very cute!! The food is amazing - grilled fish, meat and that delicious cow rib with sauce. Yum! The caipirinhas were very good too. Affordable and authentic. Very happy to have dined here.

I went to Barraco with some friends (It is my third visit). Saturday night, being obviously busy. We asked for a table for 4 people. They suggested to go to the back room with live music. We placed the order, mains and a bottle of wine. More than 50 minutes later we received our dinner, but we had already finished our bottle of wine. The food was really good as usual. When we ordered the bill, I saw that we had an extra 10% charge for live music. I refused to pay it because when they invited us to take a seat in the back room nobody informed us about that. Well, the waitress removed this from the bill.... but there was another 10% charge for the service. I refused to pay it because of the delay. I apologised with the waitress, who removed the extras without problems, and I asked to speak with the manager to explain them why I didn´t want to pay these extra charges. Then the guy who said was the manager (maybe in charge, a real good manager doesn´t let a complaint without an answer) ignored me, going to the till pretending to attend something important. I found this really disappointing.

Siamo andati a mangiare per un compleanno, il cibo è buono, molto 'casereccio' lo consiglio per chi voglia mangiare un buon brasiliano!

We wanted to have some meet for dinner and this place looked good for it. We had cap of rump (picanha), Brazilian sliced beef (grilled special) and chicken breast with tomato and cheese (peito de frango). All tasted delicious, specially the picanha steak.However there were a couple of things which perhaps could be improvable:- My dish (Brazilian sliced beef) came with bread, however they forgot to bring it. After the second time I asked for it one of the waiters told me they run out of it and in exchange he offer me a side order. Appropriate counter offer but I didn't take it since I only wanted bread. I would have appreciated if I had been informed about the lack of bread earlier.- Since we make the order until we ordered was exactly 40 minutes. Not a problem if the food is good as it was.A positive surprise happened when we were paying. We were discounted one pound. I thing this was because they run out of cash or they did not want to mesh with coins (it was however a fiver note which needed to be exchanged by four pounds). It was funny and welcome nevertheless.

Tiny back street place. Very unassuming, but really tasty food and really nice people. What a great find!

Un ristorante brasiliano a Londra non é certo una novità ma questo si differenzia dagli altri per il menu, diverso dai tradizionali brasiliani dove esiste solo carne allo spiedo, e per l'aspetto: barato significa campeggio, baracca e questo risponde alle aspettative!

Very good it's a original Brazilian food recipe.In always very pleased when I go there to have my picanha.Food is really good in general

Ao menos uma vez por semana dou uma passadinha por lá, ótimos tira gostos, pratos realmente brasileiros e sabor brasileiro.... Sem falar de cerveja geladíssimas sempre.

Best picanha in town, which goes down really well with their caipirinha!Do recommend a visit with friend to relax and enjoy good food in a friendly atmosphere.

As a frequent visitor to Brazil, I was very pleased to find this authentic Brazilian botequim (bar/restaurant) in a back street in Kilburn. Very welcoming, great atmosphere, excellent food at very reasonable prices. If like me, you want to poractice your Portuguese with friendly supportive people, this is your place - I spent much of the afternoon conversing with the staff! Excellent selction of cachaças, by the way.

My friend recommended us to eat here. We ordered three starters and one of the fried cod fish cake was still frozen. We returned that starter back to the kitchen and they only refried the ones we returned. One of the mains we ordered was the beef rib special with rice and beans. I would not be proud to serve it as a special as the ribs was deep fried beyond recognition. It was dry and very tough.

Ordered cod fish cakes as a starter. It was frozen in the middle. Their special beef ribs was not grilled but rather deep fried, soaked in oil, texture of a beef jerky. Staffs are not friendly either. Won't go there ever again.

We went to Barraco and it was such a pleasant suprise. The food was wonderful; freshly cooked and seasoned to perfection.Starters: Chicken hearts & Brazillian sausageMains: Steak, rice and beans & Kebabs, rice and beansDrinks: Draugh beer & guava juiceThe owners were extremely friendly, and the portion sizes were outstandingly good value for money. We thought we would share 2 starters, but really only one was necessary! I was in future suggest either the hearts or sausage acompanies by some bread or something to dip in the juices.Have already told numerous people about this place, and really cannot wait to go back... after being told about Barraco by a Brazillian guy, he didn't disappoint us with his recommendation.

I went with a friend on a Friday evening and we sat in the main part. We ordered a started and ate it. But there was obviously another room with loud music.Went to investigate and there was a larger room with a small band. We danced for a short while and even got a clap from the diners there.The place gets wide ranging reviews from very good to very bad. You can see dogs on people's laps, loud happy drunken people, very slow delivery of the food. such a lively friendly place that most like it but some will hate it for their own reasons.The staff and most customers are very friendly, couple by us with their baby shared a taste of their food with us.But don't expect a slick fast meal. Its the place where you must plan for at least three hours and as an evening's entertainment. Otherwise you will not enjoy it. Try lunchtimes if you want a quick snack when it may not be so busy.

Very yum yum and delicious. Good value for the money's we paid. Def reccommwnndd. Also very cheap and very nice food. I also very much enjoyed everything, including the food.

This is the most authentic Brazilian food we had in London so far for very reasonable prices. Typical dishes are made of good quality food. We come here regularly for lunch on Sundays. Staff speaks English and Portuguese, good service and nice atmosphere. The ambiance is quite simple, nothing fancy at all, but that makes it a quite homely feeling.

it's a fun place to come with a group of friends. drinks are cheap - make sure to try some of the potent caipirinhas. the food is a nice serving. if you go for the grill you get a choice of meat with two sides (beans, rice, salad and/or chips). I tried the vegetarian risotto once which was so salty I can't do it again. be wary that there may be extra charges. we came last saturday and got charged £2/person for the live music and the service charge on top too. you got to try this place at least once.

Had a really enjoyable meal in this small, eclectic and buzzy restaurant. Food very good value, many of the Clientèle where Brazilian - which must be good sign.Had the cheese balls, which were coated in cassava flour and delicious, went prefect with the chilie and garlic sauce that is on the table.Main course was the steak and onions which was enjoyable - however the T Bone steak special looked amazing as did the other steaks.Flan for desert was very good too. Draft beer served very very cold. The wine is very good value - had the Portuguese Dao.So, an enjoyable evening, good food, good service and very good value. Worth seeking out and ignore the naysayers - this is a great place for an informal evening out.

Esta é uma ótima opção para brasileiros que estão meio perdidos em Londres. Aqui você pode pedir uma comida brasileira com aquela caipirinha, os donos são brasileiros e te atendem em português, claro. Bom atendimento e boa comida.

Barraco is a small Brazilian cafe on a side street in Kilburn, London NW6. The menu is authentic Brazilian food, good value, lots of interesting and filling dishes. You can see the staff bustling around in the kitchen, and smell your food as they are cooking it. The service was very good. The waitress very kindly gave me a card from the restaurant so we could park in the residents' parking outside for my disabled guest. We had chicken croquettes, fish stew in coconut, feijoada, all good.

I am convinced that if you lose touch with a friend from Brazil you will sooner or later find him there! This place in a narrow back alley does better and more genuine food than many much more expensive eateries. They have a wide-ranging menu with many items not available elsewhere.The staff are friendly ,young and not necessarily too fluent in English...but they do their best to explain all. Prices are very reasonable and the Brazilian beer hits the spot!! We will return!!

Je suis allée au Brésil il y a six mois et je n'avais pas eu l'occasion de manger Brésilien depuis et c'est réussi !Bon, il fait bien choisir, car certaines choses ne sont pas vraiment brésiliennes, mais au moins, pour ceux qui aiment moins, ils peuvent choisir autre chose !Et il y en a du choix !J'ai pu reboire du Guarana, que je n'arrive à trouver nul part !La première salle à l'entrée est petite mais conviviale et ils ont une autre salle à l'arrière plus grande, mais que je trouve moins chouette !!Il y a souvent des musiciens ce qui ducoup, rajoute une bonne ambiance ensoleillée !!!!Les caïpirinha sont bonnes mais, à mon goût, peut être un peu trop de glace à l'intérieur et ducoup il est vite terminé ce cocktail !La décoration est chargée mais jolie, j'adore !Nous y sommes allés un vendredi soir, et c'était casi complet, ce qui prouve toujours d'une certaine qualité ! Et les prix corrects !Bref, la caïpi dans une main, la musique, et la décoration, je m'y croyais ! Difficile d'en sortir ducoup !!

Barraco is my local restaurant and the food is always amazing with a Brazilian touch, staff is always there to help you and the owner are always there to make sure you are having a good time, the beer is so cold that you can't have only one.I would definitely recommend .

Recommended by a Brazillian in London. The food and prices were great. The service can be a little slow, so I wouldn't visit if you're in a hurry. There was live music and a great atmosphere.

I didn't actually even get to the restaurant. After making a reservation by phone for a birthday meal a couple of weeks before it, I called a few days before the booking just to confirm that the booking was in place. This was only necessary because when initially booking the table, the staff member did not give me confidence that she had actually booked the table. I received a very rude response to politely asking to check all was fine with our booking and was even told to calm down! After such rude treatment, I decided to take our birthday celebrations elsewhere. This seems to chime with other people's reviews of the staff at this restaurant. I won't be making any bookings here again.

I don't care if another restaurant won best Brazilian restaurant in the UK because Barraco is still my favourite! Cosy and delicious food at a very good price! I say to my friends "it is the kind of food that make me happy"!

Adorei a comida é deliciosa, atendimento perfeito, vale a pena visitar concerteza eu voltarei, parabens aos chefes sinceramente magnifico!!

Good dishes, especially the meat. I am always trying the beef and it is perfect. In terms of salads and sides, they are ok but nothing special. Good prices for cocktails as well. Give them a try.

Been there twice for lunch with my boyfriend and really enjoyed the place.It's nice and small,atmosphere is very relaxing and friendly.We had olives as a starter and I loved it as they were mixed with garlic.Very delicious.For the main course I had fish stew served with rice and my bf had a mixed grill with chips.Large portions,couldn't finish even I was really hungry and the food was delicious.Waiting staff was very friendly and unlike other reviews it didn't take long to arrive.My boyfriend really enjoyed the beer as it was served in cold glass.Will definitely go again!

Called and made a reservation at 9:00 pm for two people. Arrived in time and ordered food from the menu. We sat and waited for 1 hr and 30 minutes in the table and the food would not arrive. Complained to the chef why was getting a couple of starters and a green salad taking almost two hours. Chefs answer to us: " fu&*^k off. I have 15 other people to serve". We walked out of the restaurant. We never got to taste the food but the caipirinhas at my local pub are much better.

I was extremely disappointed and disgusted to see two diners with dogs sitting on their laps at the dinner table in an already crowded restaurant. I believe this practice is unhygienic and it has put me off Baracco. Dogs are animals and should not be at a dining table. If people want to allow that disgusting behaviour in their own home, that's fine but I don't think it's right for this practice to be forced on other people who are paying for their meal with parasites from the dogs floating around their food. Nasty disgusting behaviour.

We met a friend here for lunch. So, good company surely makes the day better! The staff was fairly attentive and pretty speedy. We ordered steaks (and some beef from the children's menu). There are plenty of sides in case you're a picky eater. The portions of food are large. Too much for me, I think. I got a .... smallish steak, can't remember the weight. Plus two sides, chips and salad. There are other options available. My steak was prepared pretty well, though it came in two pieces. One was cooked perfectly, the other a bit too well. We also enjoyed some Brazilian beer from the tap. Overall an enjoyable experience. The value is in line with the price, which is pretty reasonable for London. I would visit again!

Sorry, but as a native from Rio de Janeiro and being a carioca, this place should never, ever call itself after "barraco" ,or take pride on serving "boteco" food. Ps: boteco is a Brazilian word for "small bar/restaurant joint". Now....food was very salty and staff Was nice and friendly, as it is not their fault if food isn't tasty, after all.The owner should drop his attitude and be more friendly. It looks like he just doesn't care. Place is located on a former garage conversion and if you're brazilan, try something more original. As a carioca, i can assure you: this is NOT A legitimate experience of a Rio's atmosphere, in fact they're very far from it. Better off going to Rio and see the originals. What a bad joke this place is.

This cramped and muggy cafe is located in an avoidable back alley of the Kilburn high road. The cafe is a garage conversion in reality with an evident lack of ventilation and safety. We were a bit disturbed to see a few tables placed outside right next to a local council garbage bin and an indoor electricity distribution sub-station with a yellow notice on the door stating "danger of death" The waiting staff do not speak fluently in English. However, the service was okay. We had the Calabreza Acebolada (sausages - very high on garlic), Croquettes de Carne (mince meat croquete - lacked seasoning), Mandioca Frita (Yam fritter - possibly the only dish which was palatable), Camarao Moqueqa (rather oily prawn stew with veggies), Churrasco Misto (mixed grill - very chewy and dry) and Misto De Espetinho (mixed skewers - very chewy and dry). The condiments included farofa (toasted cassava flour mixture in a bottle of recycled absolut vodka) and chilli oil.The overall experience was poor and definitley not worth a second visit

Great authentic Brazilian hidden away behind the main road. Great flavours and family size portions, nice cocktails and beers, even buy some Brazilian groceries. Perhaps it should remain a secret.

I went last night with a friend and what looks like a little cafe from the outside is very misleading ... Food took a little long to arrive but my word, I've never tasted anything so amazing !!!! The prawns and steak were incredible and there was live music ... Tucked away in a Kilburn back road this is s restaurant for recommendation and I would highly recommend it / outstanding

From the outside you may be skeptical just on the back of Kilburn high road. But please give this place a try. The steak is a very good cut and cooked to perfection. The rice and beans are a traditional accompaniment and the alcoholic beverages very very reasonably priced - £3.50 for a large glass of wine in London - service was great and all in a relaxed atmosphere. Don't give this place a miss.

Being a Brazilian gives me the right to say that this is one of the best Brazilian places in London. No such cliche as Rodizio or Churrasco, this is a proper Brazilian boteco (a small and casual bar for those wondering the meaning of the word) with cold beer, fresh and tasty food, good music and Brazilians :)You definitely have to try the feijoada and the moqueca, my favorites there!

This is really great Brazilian food - not churrasco cliché - good food. I had the bobó de camarâo and it was really flavorful, great texture. My friend had the moqueca de peixe and it was also very good. They also have coxinha congelada that you can take home to fry. I am eating it as I type this. It's perfect. And they have pão de queijo congelado too (currently in oven) or in a box so that you can take it home and make it. Guaraná, açaí na tigela, sinceramente, minha gente, não falta nada. Arrasou.

Having lived in London for over 10 years now, I have come across and tried dozens of Brazilian restaurants. However, Barraco is the only one that was able to capture myloyalty.The food tastes great. The atmosphere makes me feel as if I were at a restaurante back home. The price is really reasonable.Conversely, the service can be a little shabby sometimes and the location off the beaten track. All in all, Barraco is a great place to eat, especially for Brazilians and Brazilian food lovers.

I have driven past Barraco 100 times (during the afternoons) and never thought much of it. My son said we should give it a try and we did tonight. What a pleasant surprise. Everything absolutely perfect. We did not have a reservation and when we arrived the place was packed. The staff were very welcoming and made up a make shift table within seconds to accommodate us (it wasn't the best location, but really appreciated given the circumstances). I cannot say anything negative about Barraco. Staff 20/20, food 20/20, ambiance 20/20, value for money 20/20. I will definitely become a regular and recommend it to all my friends.

Great authentic Brazilian hidden away behind the main road. Great flavours and family size portions, nice cocktails and beers, even buy some Brazilian groceries. Perhaps it should remain a secret.

Absolutely loved this place! Real authentic feel (and I have been to Brazil), fantastic value for money (very strong cocktail, £3.50), delicious food (I had the fillet steak with beans and rice - yum!). Will definitely be going again!

Trata-se de uma expectativa frustrada de encontrar um ambiente que seja acolhedor, que nos permita sentir a familiaridade com nosso país.Mas os proprietários devem ter sérios problemas,pois tratam tão mal e grosseiramente a clientela, que eu me pergunto como é possível ainda estar funcionando!Não vale a visita! Evite para não se decepcionar e ou se aborrecer!

Hi everybodyWe Came to the barracao cafe to celebrate an exciting family event. At first when we came in, we felt like we were transferred directly to Brazil but as the time went on we discovered that our evening was not going to be something that we would like to remember. First of all the staff does not speak English and on top of that is very unfriendly which makes it impossible to communicate and understand what would be a recommended dish and what is the correct meat level preperation.This resulted in ordering tremendously flat and overcooked steaks.When we asked to replace the dish the waitress ignored us and avoided our requests to resolve it by replacing the burned steke into something else. Eventually after 30 minutes when the manager was willing to address our complaints, not only that he was complettly not understandable and refuse to fix his staff low level of service and communication but he also gat really mad.The bottom line -bad service and really bad food. Will never go back

Barraco Cafe deserves to be more popular than it is. Hidden down an unprepossessing and unpromising alley twixt Kilburn High Road and West End Lane, it is nigh on impossible to find and in my opinion, impossible not to love when you do. Decked out in rough and ready furniture with walls covered in Brazilian posters in both English and Portuguese, or in some cases, just Portuguese, it has the feel of having been lifted and transplanted straight from the streets of Sao Paulo. The extensive menu consists mainly of huge portions of fairly plainly but well-cooked meat, alongside Brazilian staples like feijoada. The food is averagely priced and tasty but not spectacular, but going to Barraco just for the food would be to miss the point of it. We go for the atmosphere. We go for the fact that most people there know each other and even those who don't can quickly be drawn into conversations about football or politics happening on a neighbouring table. Oh, and did I mention we go there for the very best caipirinhas this side of the Atlantic.

As a Brazilian I am always desperately looking for good Brazilian food in the UK. I was glad when I found Barraco few years ago as the food is usually pretty good. However, the owners of this restaurant can be very rude at times (though the waitresses are usually very nice). I attempted a visit to Barraco few weeks ago on a Sunday but was put off by the rudeness of one of the owners. I arrived at 12pm, when they were supposed to be open, and was met by one of the owners shouting at us to come back in 30-40 minutes as they were not ready yet. When I asked her about the opening hours, she said that the opening hours in their website is only a guideline!!! She was not apologetic at all and she seemed to be very irritated to have customers there, even trying to get rid of us when we said we were willing to wait. Another downside of this place is that the space is very small and although they have a big open area downstairs, they tend to shove customers in the upper part where you can barely reach your seat without having to ask a few people to move out of your way.

Miglior cibo brasiliano provato a Londra. .io e la mia ragazza molto soddisfatti. Servizio semplice ma cibo buono e saporito

Starters were nice, company was wonderful but all I could think about today was the steak I had last night - best steak for a long long time! Recommended by the lady serving us, the Picanha (Rump) was cooked to perfection and was to die for! Can't wait to go back! Daniel

As a Brazilian in London, I have been a customer at Barraco café for more than 7 years. The reason for going back is the quality, which is excellent, and the food has that authentic Brazilian taste. Furthermore, the prices are very reasonable considering the size of the portions, the service is great and in addition, many traditional products are on sale. My favourite dishes are fried yam or cheese bread for starters, and for main course rump steak with rice beans, chips and salad. They also serve a range of Brazilian drinks of which I recommend the “caipirinhas”. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

The owner is really very friendly and so are the staff at this very interesting and authentic Brazilian Restaurant. There is a great selection of truly Brazilian dishes and I have never had one that disappointed me! The puddings are usually the same and some are some of the Brazilian favourites. There is cachaça drinks and guaraná as well as many types of exotic fruits juice made from frozen pulp. The prices are not high and the choices are plentiful. Barraco is my homesick haven in London and a place were I go alone or with friends to find a bit of Brazil abroad.

Comida brasileira para matar as saudades. Tudo bem preparado, servido e caseiro! O lugar é bem apertado, mas tem um preço justo e de sexta e sábado tem até música ao vivo.

Found this cosy little corner in Kilburn with some delicious Brazilian pastries. Friendly environment with Latin music. Negative point is the place's location...a bit hidden almost.

Lively atmosphere, great Brazilian crowd, authentic Brazilian comfort cooking (from moqueca and pao de queijo to suco de cupuacu) and decent service were spoilt by the unpleasantly loud duo playing the cheesiest cover version you can imagine. None of the songs were Brazilian, and included dreadful. jarring versions of 'Stand by Me' and 'Hotel California', and all were played at such a volume that conversation was almost impossible. Barraco needs classy, Brazilian musicians playing authentically Brazilian sounds. Check what's playing before you book....

Delicious Pichanha steak - not chewy or tough, £3.40 delicious caipirinha, crispy calamari, ice cold beers, excellent service. I definitely recommend. Live music on weekends is great. Must go!!!

I have been a regular since my brazilian girlfriend first brought me here.I have always found the food to be very tasty, service good, beers cold and they serve the best caipirinhas this side of brazil. Great value for money and good sized portions.

locale molto caratteristico e molto colorato così com'è consono al popolo brasilianoall'ingresso non ha molti tavoli ma so esserci una sala più ampia all'interno ma che non ho vistola ragazza (unica cameriera) che si occupa dei tavoli è molto spigliata e veloce.insomma, diciamo che da l'impressione di un ambiente molto familiarela cena non è stata molto di mio gradimento ma forse per problemi personali, ma il cibo era ottimo e abbondante

good food, cold beer and nice caipirinhas...the venue is not the best in terms of looking but the staff are nice

Ignore Mario 548 HE IS WRONG - Food excellent, staff beyond excellent, owners are stunning human beings, they are human friendly, child friendly and yes animal friendly, I am a child of the 50's and we always took dogs out with us to the poshest places it was never an issue - for heavens sake go to Paris, Dusseldorf, Milan only the English have become such freaks.The food is authentic and soulful, IT NEVER EVER DISAPPOINTS, Friday & Saturday night is live music night and is always fun - by the way Thespecialagent Kilburn is now a MOST salubrious area - ask a local estate agent! Bon Appetit

I went for lunch this Sunday and by my surprise when I opened the door I saw a dog walking around the place which is not very hygienic for a restaurant. Then I ordered a pasteis portion of beef, cheese and heart of palm, they came oily and just beef and cheese, for main dish I ordered parmigiana beef, we asked well done, the beef came bleeding and lots of nerves and fat, probably only 40% of meat, when we complained the only answer we had was "isn't it? Never again!

Came here for lunch last Sunday and was really taken with this tiny place tucked away behind Kilburn High Road, which is hardly one of London's most salubrious locations by any stretch of the imagination. It couldn't be more authentic, apart from the weather of course - the staff and the other customers were all Brazilian and the atmosphere was just like one would imagine a backstreet cafe in Rio to be, The food was excellent. We had a mixed grill and a lovely piece of grilled fish to share between us. Everything was cooked to perfection and really tasty. Portions were huge and the bill was tiny - the perfect combination! Highly recommended.

Cosy basic and friendly atmosphere. Excellent starters and mains, very good service. Will definitely go back.

This small unassuming family run restaurant is the perfect place if you want a really good T-bone steak. Located in a quiet side street off Kilburn High Road it is easy to find but difficult to leave!

Barraco is one of the restaurants I go over and over again. People are very receptive and friendly and the food is amazing! I was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to London when I was a teenager and one of the things I miss is our food. I can say that Barraco is the best experience I've had, in London, of the food I love from Brazil. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! I always take my friends there when we fancy eating some steak,their portions are very generous and my friends love it too. I will be coming back again soon!

Perhaps I'm biased. I came here with my Dad, who is Brazilian, and we had a really really really lovely evening. We started with the frog's legs, which would perhaps make most Brits squirm, but they should definitely be tried! Absolutely delicious, we both had t-bone steaks, and I had rice and beans. I was shocked to see some of these reviews talking about how inauthentic the food is! This is like what we have at home! (Aside from the t-bone steak of course!). Service was great and very quick. Will be nagging my Dad to take me whenever I visit him at work ;) Obrigada.