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1,153 reviews
4.1/5 average rating
Ruben L.
San Francisco, CA
Fereshteh Z.
Cambridge, MA
"An escape from the ordinary....this colorful restaurant really makes you feel like you are in an exotic oasis. Start with the fried yucca and a fruit juice. I followed this with the jumbo shrimp curry which was delicious. Friends tried the Muqueca , the Feijouda and the Mariscada ...everyone enjoyed their meals---six out of six- it was a hit! Would go back..." Read more
15 years ago
Katrina G.
San Francisco, CA
"So Good. I love Indian, Thai, Mexican and Caribbean food and I have several go to places, however yesterday I wanted to try something new. This place hit the spot! Best food I've had in a Boston restaurant in years. The plantain Moqueca and the "must try" Mariscada (shrimp, mussels, tomato and onions in a spicy coconut milk reduction) was amazing. I c..." Read more
15 years ago
Grey B.
Brooklyn, NY
"AWESOME. DELICIOUS. AWESOME. I want to go to Brazil now. Also, the fired plantains side dish is a MUST. make sure to get a blended fruit drink."
15 years ago
Grey B.
Brooklyn, NY
"AWESOME. DELICIOUS. AWESOME. I want to go to Brazil now. Also, the fired plantains side dish is a MUST. make sure to get a blended fruit drink."
15 years ago
Francine W.
Somerville, MA
"SO GOOD. SO GOOD. SO GOOD. the mussel and shrimp muqueca is to die for. the rice mixes so well with the stew. YUM. the fried plantains are great as well. the place is small so be ready for a wait if you go during peak time!"
15 years ago
Abdullah A.
San Francisco, CA
"This is a little cozy brazilian restaurant has a colorful decoration that is reminiscent of its origins. The place itself may feel a little tight (there's only space enough for something like 7 tables, though I heard from the waiter that they are soon to be moved closeby to a bigger place), but this also helps to create an intimate environment. I've..." Read more
15 years ago
Paul Y.
Goffstown, NH
"First time having Brazilian food - so I don't have much to compare it to, but as far as a meal is concerned, this is as good as it gets. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated, the wait staff was very friendly (kid-friendly too) and willing to explain the unfamiliar dishes.From the juice bar, I had the Blue Cazu, which the waitress explained had a..." Read more
15 years ago
Francine W.
Somerville, MA
"SO GOOD. SO GOOD. SO GOOD. the mussel and shrimp muqueca is to die for. the rice mixes so well with the stew. YUM. the fried plantains are great as well. the place is small so be ready for a wait if you go during peak time!"
15 years ago
Paul Y.
Goffstown, NH
"First time having Brazilian food - so I don't have much to compare it to, but as far as a meal is concerned, this is as good as it gets. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated, the wait staff was very friendly (kid-friendly too) and willing to explain the unfamiliar dishes. From the juice bar, I had the Blue Cazu, which the waitress explained had a ve..." Read more
15 years ago
Abdullah A.
San Francisco, CA
"This is a little cozy brazilian restaurant has a colorful decoration that is reminiscent of its origins. The place itself may feel a little tight (there's only space enough for something like 7 tables, though I heard from the waiter that they are soon to be moved closeby to a bigger place), but this also helps to create an intimate environment. I've only g..." Read more
15 years ago
Gordon C.
Brooklyn, NY
"If I could give this place 6/5 stars, I would. This place is one of the saving graces for the terrible food scene that poor Cambridge has to offer. We came here for Sunday lunch, and as soon as the doors opened at noon, five other groups came in. The decor was really nice - did they recently remodel? We started off with fried yucca served with ranch, which..." Read more
15 years ago
Gordon C.
Queens, NY
"If I could give this place 6/5 stars, I would. This place is one of the saving graces for the terrible food scene that poor Cambridge has to offer.We came here for Sunday lunch, and as soon as the doors opened at noon, five other groups came in. The decor was really nice - did they recently remodel?We started off with fried yucca served with..." Read more
15 years ago
kenley s.
Cupertino, CA
"...this was one of the first restaurants that I wandered into while exploring Boston for the first time years ago... was wonderful then, only been back a few times...the Muqueca, and Feijouda were absolutely delicious...in fact sorta craving it now all of a sudden...sadly I've moved to the west coast, dunno where I'm going to get my Muqueca fix now :("
15 years ago
kenley s.
Cupertino, CA
"...this was one of the first restaurants that I wandered into while exploring Boston for the first time years ago... was wonderful then, only been back a few times...the Muqueca, and Feijouda were absolutely delicious...in fact sorta craving it now all of a sudden...sadly I've moved to the west coast, dunno where I'm going to get my Muqueca fix now :("
15 years ago
Janine A.
WA, WA
"The place is small and very crowded. I believe we waited about 20 mins for a table. The service was ok, and there was a really long wait for the food. I take it the food is made to order because everyone seemed to be waiting a long time for food. The food was absolutely worth the wait. Fresh, amazing, and large portions. We could have shared one orde..." Read more
15 years ago
Janine A.
WA, WA
"The place is small and very crowded. I believe we waited about 20 mins for a table. The service was ok, and there was a really long wait for the food. I take it the food is made to order because everyone seemed to be waiting a long time for food. The food was absolutely worth the wait. Fresh, amazing, and large portions. We could have shared one order betw..." Read more
15 years ago
Jennifer N.
Durham, NC
"After thirteen years in Cambridge, we decided to finally check out Muqueca. The new space (note: they have moved a block away from their original location) is colorful enough, though the room lacks any real kind of ambience or coziness (think of it this way -- Casa Portugal has more ambience than Muqueca -- and I don't think Casa Portugal is notable for its..." Read more
15 years ago
Jennifer N.
Durham, NC
"After thirteen years in Cambridge, we decided to finally check out Muqueca. The new space (note: they have moved a block away from their original location) is colorful enough, though the room lacks any real kind of ambience or coziness (think of it this way -- Casa Portugal has more ambience than Muqueca -- and I don't think Casa Portugal is notable for its..." Read more
15 years ago
Stephanie M.
Cambridge, MA
"We decided to try this place out since everything was packed in Inman for lunch this Saturday-seated immediately, great.-took about 10mins for someone to come by to take our order. -ordered just apps (calamari and the coconut shrimp). . .and drinks from the JUiCE BAR.-TOOK FOREVER 25+ mins for food to arrive (we had only order..." Read more
15 years ago
Dessa R.
Somerville, MA
"I never thought I would start a review with such a cliche, but what can I say? Sometimes the glove fits. Here we go: I wanted to love Muqueca, I really did. It just fell a little flat for me. I see all these five star reviews, and I wish I could ride that train with y'all, but I just can't. The space was completely forgettable, other than the fact that we h..." Read more
15 years ago
Floris S.
Cambridge, MA
"I ate in the old location several times and loved the food and the service. But something has changed in the new locale, which I tried for the first time last night. What you notice first is the missing warmth, charm and efficiency of the old restaurant. Despite our reservation, we were left to wait for almost 45 minutes, and the waitress/hostess didn't s..." Read more
15 years ago
Kathleen F.
Lake Forest, IL
"Walked over here from Harvard Square. First time eating Brazilian. I had the mussel muqueca and my friend had fish muqueca. We finished off the meal with some flan and fried plantains. Yum! I left feeling satisfied/full, but not in that uncomfortable/gross way.
Thanks Yelp for a great recommendation!"
15 years ago
Ukyo T.
Waltham, MA
"I really enjoyed this place. First off, you have to try their fresh fruit juice; Their pina colada and Tropical Freeze (Banana, Pineapple, Orange Juice, Cashew & Passion Fruit) is REALLY fresh & well worth the money. Their seafood is really fresh - their fish was delicious! We ordered a fish/rice plate and a tripe stew. Overall, everything was really wel..." Read more
15 years ago
Michelle K.
Madison, WI
"My review, as relayed to me by my boyfriend in the car on the way home from dinner (imagine high girlie voice and crazy hand motions): "Oh my gosh, I can't believe this restaurant. It was soooooo good. I mean, I read on Yelp that it would be good, but it was soooooo good. I had the Shrimp Moqueca, and my boooyfriend had the Mariscada. Mine was a little..." Read more
15 years ago
"I love this place!!! You need to go a few times to try the muquecas, the feijoada, the steak and the strogonof... and also make sure you try the fresh fruit juices while you are there. This is true authentic Brazilian food, not like the Midwest Grill that has a fake churrascaria set-up (that used to be across the street, but now muqueca moved further away)...." Read more
15 years ago