Muqueca Restaurant Reviews & Testimonials

4.4 (1,489)

Reviews: 1,489


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86% of customers would recommend Muqueca Restaurant

J L.

J L. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Chicago, IL

"This is, in my opinion, the best Brazilian place in the area. It's also one of the best restaurants in Boston in my view. I've been to Rio and I've only found a couple places that are better than Muqueca in Somerville. The muqueca dishes are classical favourites. The seafood casserole is also good. Be sure to try their fruit drinks - wonderful especiall..." Read more

15 years ago

Esther W.

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Cambridge, MA

"Heard awesome things about this place so went with a few friends to check it out. This was my first non-bbq exposure to Brazilian food and I LOVE seafood so I was excited. We shared several appetizers and dishes among us to get a good sampling. The Brazilian crab cakes and fried Yuca with some kind of yummy sauce -- both awesome. The calamari was not specia..." Read more

15 years ago

Lynne S.

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Boston, MA

"If you're ever in Inman Square, I'd definitely recommend this Brazilian gem of a restaurant. The place was packed for lunch at 1pm on a Saturday afternoon, which is always a good sign. After enviously eyeing the drinks at everyone else's table, we decided to try something from the fresh juice bar. I highly highly recommend the "Brazilian Summer" made with..." Read more

15 years ago

Jennifer D.

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Fremont, CA

"This got high reviews on Yelp, so my coworker and I decided to check this place out.  I was mildly disappointed.  The food was decent, but I didn't see what all the hype was about.  I actually enjoyed Bossa Nova's food (in SF) more.  We ordered some coconut rice dish and the fried yucca."

15 years ago

Daniel H.

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San Francisco, CA

"Great steak and seafood. I've been to Brazil, it's an authentic place."

15 years ago

Jennifer D.

Jennifer D. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Fremont, CA

"This got high reviews on Yelp, so my coworker and I decided to check this place out. I was mildly disappointed. The food was decent, but I didn't see what all the hype was about. I actually enjoyed Bossa Nova's food (in SF) more. We ordered some coconut rice dish and the fried yucca."

15 years ago

Don W.

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Biddeford, ME

"145 reviews is clearly not enough, so here's another paragraph of praise.  We went to Muqueca at 2PM on Sunday, and it was packed.  Fortunately we knew to call ahead and we only had to wait 5  minutes when we arrived.  Wherever the recession is, it must have skipped over this restaurant.  It's not a fancy place, or a big place, or a center of elegant dining...." Read more

15 years ago

Don W.

Don W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Biddeford, ME

"145 reviews is clearly not enough, so here's another paragraph of praise. We went to Muqueca at 2PM on Sunday, and it was packed. Fortunately we knew to call ahead and we only had to wait 5 minutes when we arrived. Wherever the recession is, it must have skipped over this restaurant. It's not a fancy place, or a big place, or a center of elegant dining...." Read more

15 years ago

Warlley C.

Warlley C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Chelsea, MA

"We always start up with the order of yuka and the special sauce, that is always good. The specialty is the muquecas ( seafood stews). it comes sizzling and tasty. It comes with a side of rice so you can mix with the the muqueca. it is a very typical Brazilian seafood place. While you are there don't forget to order the Brazilian Guarana soda, cashew juice or..." Read more

15 years ago

Kelly P.

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Jamestown, RI

"I just ate at this restaurant with my husband. We are still trying to decide if what we actually put in our mouth was food because it was so bland. Both of us had fish stew with shrimp and mussels. You could definitely split the dish because it has a lot of fish and shrimp. It just tastes like a mound of nothing."

15 years ago

Dave J.

Dave J. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Amherst, MA

"Yelp was right. It's tasty and worth the walk to Inman and the price. We got there around 8:00 and it was pretty empty, but by 8:30 on a Thursday night, there was probably a 15 min wait. Solid 4 stars."

15 years ago

Luisa O.

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Cambridge, MA

"Delicious.  i recommend the Muqueca- a fish stew from a region in Brazil.  Its large enough to split with two.  For me, the best sides are the kale and plantains (banana frita.)

Some of the dishes are too much meat for me, but Muqueca's signature dish is the brilliant fish stew!

Small place and sometimes there is a long wait."

15 years ago

Rooster L. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Danvers, MA

"This place is fantastic! The food is excellent and reasonably priced. We didn't have a reservation at got there about 6:15 on a Saturday night. We had no trouble getting a table but by 7 you would have had to wait (you can make reservations) The staff was very friendly although they didn't speak a lot of english. I ask what was in one of the sauces and..." Read more

15 years ago

Luisa O.

Luisa O. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cambridge, MA

"Delicious. i recommend the Muqueca- a fish stew from a region in Brazil. Its large enough to split with two. For me, the best sides are the kale and plantains (banana frita.) Some of the dishes are too much meat for me, but Muqueca's signature dish is the brilliant fish stew! Small place and sometimes there is a long wait."

15 years ago

Andrea W.

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Cambridge, MA

"This place is great. They found a way to get us a table even though they were filled with reservations for the whole night. I had the moqueca with fish and it was fantastic - but I didn't love the sauce that went with it. Even better was the maranasca.... or something like that.

YUM"

15 years ago

Andrea W.

Andrea W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cambridge, MA

"This place is great. They found a way to get us a table even though they were filled with reservations for the whole night. I had the moqueca with fish and it was fantastic - but I didn't love the sauce that went with it. Even better was the maranasca.... or something like that. YUM"

15 years ago

Andy R.

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Chicago, IL

"This place was fantastic. We went in the early afternoon, and I suspect we were lucky that there was a table just opening up; there is very little space. The service was friendly but inattentive. They actually forgot an appetizer we had ordered. But the entrees were so substantial they may have been doing us a favor. I couldn't finish even half of my dish...." Read more

15 years ago

Kai L.

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New York, NY

"i really like this place.  the food is very yummy, mostly fish (duh, it's fish stew), which is rather different from many of the brazilian restaurants i have been too.  the place is very tiny, but feels cozy and friendly.  definitely get a few people to go so that you can try different dishes.  Any muqueca dishes are definitely signature dishes, but also try..." Read more

15 years ago

Huan z.

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Somerville, MA

"Very Yummy! I would give it a 3 and half star. My fish soup need little bit more salt but it is very delicious. Plantain Lasagna is very sweet. We also had coconut shrimp as appetizer. It was bit oily but very crispy and tasted good with the sauce. My favorite dish there was the rice. Their rice was very well cooked, soft with wonderful taste. Two thumbs up!..." Read more

15 years ago

Keywon C.

Keywon C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

San Francisco, CA

"It won't be too romantic: Always crowded, tables were moved and shuffled more than once I ate here. Family and casual atmosphere, not too different from what you'd see in Sao Paolo, according to those who've been there. But the food is great. I always get Lasagna de Banana (plantain lasagna in cheese) and something else. The tropical drinks are good too, an..." Read more

15 years ago

Amy S.

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Somerville, MA

"Who doesn't love Muqueca's food, friendly service, warm decor, and authenticity?  I won't bother to say much about those well established joys.I found out last night that they take reservations... Even for two people.  How did I find out?  When I walked in the door at 7 with my bf, the staff got panicky.  They had several empty tables ,but they were..." Read more

15 years ago

Josh K.

Josh K. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Marietta, GA

"I tried the Lasagna de Banana, and it was good but not what I expected from a Plantain Lasagna. I thought either the noodles would be made out of plantains similar to the way gnocchi is made from potatoes and/or there would be plantains mixed in with a traditional lasagna tomato sauce and cheese. The lasagna consisted of plantains cover with cheese, and t..." Read more

15 years ago

Kelly C.

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Malden, MA

"So good. So crowded. but So good. MMMM I need to try this banana lasagna people are talking about! I've been here several times, always with new people, and so excited to show them my hidden jewel! The fish stew is just lovely, especially on a cold rainy Boston day. They also make fresh juices. Ahhh.. Brazil"

15 years ago

Marilyn T.

Marilyn T. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Palo Alto, CA

"If you're lucky enough to grab a seat, go for it!  Otherwise, there's not much room to wait.  We finally made it in on our 2nd attempt.  The space is tiny, but it creates a fun, authentic atmosphere.We tried a couple of the muqueqas, the signature dishes, which were wonderful for a cold winter night.  The stews stay warm and are pretty filling withou..." Read more

15 years ago

Layla P.

Layla P. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cambridge, MA

"Hmmm soooo good! We tried the chicken Brazilian patties to start and they were so delicious, we actually cut up the last one with a little knife so that everyone got exactly equal amounts. We also tried the Fish Muqueca, the Feijoada and the Cod Capixaba - they were all amazing, but I especially like the Cod Capixaba because it had coconut milk and that's a..." Read more

15 years ago