Muqueca Restaurant Reviews & Testimonials

4.4 (1,489)

Reviews: 1,489


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86% of customers would recommend Muqueca Restaurant

Katrina G.

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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 am..." Read more

14 years ago

Ruben L.

Ruben L. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

San Francisco, CA

"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

14 years ago

Fereshteh Z.

Fereshteh Z. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Katrina G.

Katrina G. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Grey B.

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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."

14 years ago

Grey B.

Grey B. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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."

14 years ago

Francine W.

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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!"

14 years ago

Abdullah A.

Abdullah A. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Paul Y.

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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

14 years ago

Francine W.

Francine W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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!"

14 years ago

Paul Y. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Abdullah A. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Gordon C.

Gordon C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

kenley s.

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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 :("

14 years ago

Janine A.

Janine A. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Janine A.

Janine A. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Jennifer N.

Jennifer N. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Stephanie M.

Stephanie M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Dessa R. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Kathleen F.

Kathleen F. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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!"

14 years ago

Ukyo T.

Ukyo T. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Michelle K.

Michelle K. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

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

14 years ago

Jamie M.

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Manchester, CT

"What a find,the food is amazing here. Reasonably priced great food, and your going to leave stuffed. Brazilian food is out of this world."

14 years ago

Mouhsin S.

Mouhsin S. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Brookline, MA

"Got back from Brazil a few weeks ago ... I was jittery, cold, difficulty staying awake ... yup, definite diagnosis of Brazil withdrawal syndrome. My friend prescribed dinner at Muqueca. We experimented with the fried frog legs ... tasted like chicken to my unsophisticated palate. The seafood muqueca was excellent, full of bubbly goodness, great spices, and l..." Read more

14 years ago

samatha r.

samatha r. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Dorchester, MA

"Well.. We went to the restaurant only to find "Coming soon" board on it's window. Shoking, ain't it ? Especially so when you go during snowy rain that's boston's gods special weather. Thankfully, the staff who are working at the restaurant directed us to a little establishment which is mother of this one which is going to come soon. So, we walked a block f..." Read more

14 years ago