Muqueca Restaurant Reviews & Testimonials

4.4 (1,742)

Reviews: 1,742


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86% of customers would recommend Muqueca Restaurant

Kiki B.

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Cambridge, MA

"ooh, i almost hate to write this review and give it away, but it's just sooo good. i don't eat pork or shellfish, so a lot of menu items were off-limits,  but what we did have was phenomenal, especially the plantain lasagna - incredibly rich and dense, but incredible. the smoothies are a great accompaniment. you have to wait for a table (weekends muchh longe..." Read more

17 years ago

Arun C.

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San Francisco, CA

"Glad I read some reviews before going because I was willing to wait it out until my friends and I got a table on a Saturday night. It was worth it. Great flavors and portions for the main courses, and the blended juice drinks went well with it all. I'd recommend reservations. I read somewhere here that they don't take them on Friday's and Saturday's? I don..." Read more

17 years ago

Arun C.

Arun C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

San Francisco, CA

"Glad I read some reviews before going because I was willing to wait it out until my friends and I got a table on a Saturday night. It was worth it. Great flavors and portions for the main courses, and the blended juice drinks went well with it all. I'd recommend reservations. I read somewhere here that they don't take them on Friday's and Saturday's? I don..." Read more

17 years ago

Alyssa N.

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New York, NY

"Too bad I think I'm allergic to something here (post-dinner hives are no fun), because the food was yummy. Coconut shrimp are some of the best I've had. Lots of fresh juices (try a true pina colada here) and fresh fish. Good prices. Tiny space, few tables. Don't let that stop you."

17 years ago

Alyssa N.

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New York, NY

"Too bad I think I'm allergic to something here (post-dinner hives are no fun), because the food was yummy. Coconut shrimp are some of the best I've had. Lots of fresh juices (try a true pina colada here) and fresh fish. Good prices. Tiny space, few tables. Don't let that stop you."

17 years ago

Jia H. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

San Francisco, CA

"This place was truly fantastic! even in a neighborhood with lots of other great Portuguese/Brazilian restaurants. We ordered the muqueca (stew) with clam since they're the specialty of the restaurant. The clams, while not fresh were plentiful especially for the price. The shrimp entree was also flavorful although the veggie sides were lacking. They als..." Read more

17 years ago

Jia H.

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San Francisco, CA

"This place was truly fantastic! even in a neighborhood with lots of other great Portuguese/Brazilian restaurants.  We ordered the muqueca (stew) with clam since they're the specialty of the restaurant.  The clams, while not fresh were plentiful especially for the price.   The shrimp entree was also flavorful although the veggie sides were lacking.   They als..." Read more

17 years ago

Gaelle D.

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Cambridge, MA

"Maybe it's because I went there on a Thursday night but I had a great experience at Muqueca!Unlike the weekend Yelpers I was very happy with service: fast, courteous, and genuine.Needless to say, the food was totally amazing! I tried two appetizers. I highly recommend the Brazilian "crab cake", which is much finer than the inaccurate tran..." Read more

17 years ago

Gaelle D.

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Cambridge, MA

"Maybe it's because I went there on a Thursday night but I had a great experience at Muqueca! Unlike the weekend Yelpers I was very happy with service: fast, courteous, and genuine. Needless to say, the food was totally amazing! I tried two appetizers. I highly recommend the Brazilian "crab cake", which is much finer than the inaccurate translation suggests...." Read more

17 years ago

Andrew M.

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Wellesley, MA

"I chose Muqueca for my last meal in the Boston area (for a while, at least) because I was in the mood for plantains. This inspired me to order the "Lasagna de Banana", which, despite its name, wasn't bad at all--though the sheer quantity of cheese started to bog me down after a little while. I got to try a little bit of my mother's muqueca and it was wonderf..." Read more

17 years ago

Andrew M.

Andrew M. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Wellesley, MA

"I chose Muqueca for my last meal in the Boston area (for a while, at least) because I was in the mood for plantains. This inspired me to order the "Lasagna de Banana", which, despite its name, wasn't bad at all--though the sheer quantity of cheese started to bog me down after a little while. I got to try a little bit of my mother's muqueca and it was wonderf..." Read more

17 years ago

Chris R.

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Cambridge, MA

"Solid. It is such a good feeling when you try a place on a whim and it turns out to be a great experience. Thats what happened last night at Muqueca. I acknowledge the comments of many regarding the potentially long wait for seating and slow service. This is a small place and it seemed like they only had a couple people working. We were able to sit down righ..." Read more

17 years ago

Chris R.

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Cambridge, MA

"Solid. It is such a good feeling when you try a place on a whim and it turns out to be a great experience. Thats what happened last night at Muqueca. I acknowledge the comments of many regarding the potentially long wait for seating and slow service. This is a small place and it seemed like they only had a couple people working. We were able to sit down righ..." Read more

17 years ago

Emma D.

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Bloomington, IN

"Awesome Brazilian food. I've been to Muqueca twice now. I love the interior which is unassuming and painted in bright colors with photographs on the wall. The place is definitely small. Which is rough if you want to eat with 6 people, but I think sets a great atmosphere. The first time, my group of four had to wait around 20 min for a table. The seco..." Read more

17 years ago

Emma D.

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Bloomington, IN

"Awesome Brazilian food. I've been to Muqueca twice now. I love the interior which is unassuming and painted in bright colors with photographs on the wall. The place is definitely small. Which is rough if you want to eat with 6 people, but I think sets a great atmosphere. The first time, my group of four had to wait around 20 min for a table. The seco..." Read more

17 years ago

Jim W.

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Los Angeles, CA

"Awesome Brazilian food and very reasonable. I have to agree with previous reviews-get here early or go on a weeknight if possible. The food is worth a wait, but the place is tight and you don't want to be pressed against other folks waiting in this place, unless it is bitter cold and you just need to be squeezed into a tight space with a passel of other hu..." Read more

18 years ago

Jim W.

Jim W. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Los Angeles, CA

"Awesome Brazilian food and very reasonable. I have to agree with previous reviews-get here early or go on a weeknight if possible. The food is worth a wait, but the place is tight and you don't want to be pressed against other folks waiting in this place, unless it is bitter cold and you just need to be squeezed into a tight space with a passel of other hu..." Read more

18 years ago

Jill S.

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Washington, DC

"Charming, small & cozy with great people-watching windows onto Inman Square. I went on my first day in Cambridge and it was my first taste of Brazilian food and I loved it! We had the seafood rice casserole (yummy! and HUGE - leftovers for lunch the next day) and the "Feijoada Completa" which is slow cooked meat and beans, fried plaintains and a..." Read more

18 years ago

Jill S.

Jill S. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Washington, DC

"Charming, small & cozy with great people-watching windows onto Inman Square. I went on my first day in Cambridge and it was my first taste of Brazilian food and I loved it! We had the seafood rice casserole (yummy! and HUGE - leftovers for lunch the next day) and the "Feijoada Completa" which is slow cooked meat and beans, fried plaintains and a couple of ot..." Read more

18 years ago

Bevin C.

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Cambridge, MA

"If Muqueca is crowded, get take out. Don't sit down if Muqueca is crowded. I repeat, do not try to eat Muqueca when it is crowded. It doesn't matter how good the food tastes if you have to wait an hour and a half sitting at a table with no water and not a glance from the harried wait staff, future diners with their asses up against the edge of your table..." Read more

18 years ago

Bevin C.

Bevin C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cambridge, MA

"If Muqueca is crowded, get take out. Don't sit down if Muqueca is crowded. I repeat, do not try to eat Muqueca when it is crowded. It doesn't matter how good the food tastes if you have to wait an hour and a half sitting at a table with no water and not a glance from the harried wait staff, future diners with their asses up against the edge of your table..." Read more

18 years ago

Olivia C.

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Jamaica Plain, MA

"My first taste of Brazilian besides making-out with the blue-eyed dishwasher from Fire and Ice. Mo. Que? CAARREESS Deep fried calamaria with passionate fruit sauce Stew specialities served sizzling to your table to put over flavorful rice. Fish and Shrimp Moqueca. Tender Tender Cod. Collared Greens. Fried Red Snapper with Plaintains and French Fries and..." Read more

18 years ago

Olivia C.

Olivia C. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Jamaica Plain, MA

"My first taste of Brazilian besides making-out with the blue-eyed dishwasher from Fire and Ice. Mo. Que? CAARREESS Deep fried calamaria with passionate fruit sauce Stew specialities served sizzling to your table to put over flavorful rice. Fish and Shrimp Moqueca. Tender Tender Cod. Collared Greens. Fried Red Snapper with Plaintains and French Fries and..." Read more

18 years ago

hilary c.

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Cambridge, MA

"Order the Muqueca, the dish for which the restaurant is named.  Buttery rice and a hotpot of fresh, flakey fish, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and if you  want, shrimp and/or mussels.  Enough for two meals...."

18 years ago

hilary c.

hilary c. star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt star-alt

Cambridge, MA

"Order the Muqueca, the dish for which the restaurant is named. Buttery rice and a hotpot of fresh, flakey fish, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and if you want, shrimp and/or mussels. Enough for two meals...."

18 years ago