The Florida Keys are a popular travel destination. With endless beaches, water sports, resorts, golf and entertainment, the islands offer a variety of activities. Restaurants representing many cultures can be found along the keys and into southern Florida. Brazilian flavors, among others, are popular among tourists.
Braza Lena, Islamorada
Braza Lena is a traditional Brazilian steakhouse (called a "churrascaria" in south Brazil) that offers traditional gauchos (meat carvers) who visit each table with cuts of beef, lamb, chicken, pork, shrimp and Brazilian sausage. The restaurant features a salad bar and side-order bar with more than 50 ingredients, as well as a wine list and full bar.
Braza Lena, Islamorada
83413 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33040
(305) 664-4959
brazalena.com
Braza Lena, Key West
The Key West version of Braza Lena offers the same 16 cuts of slow-roasted, skewered meat and daily seafood specials. As in Islamorada, gauchos carve the meat at your table and offer fine wine and drinks in an atmosphere of a fine art gallery.
Braza Lena, Key West
429 Caroline St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 432-4990
brazalena.com
Boteco Brazilian Bar
Located about an hour from the keys, you will find the Boteco Brazilian Bar. This casual neighborhood bar features hand-muddled caipirinhas, grilled meats and fried yucca. Enjoy your drinks on the patio and learn the samba with free dance lessons.
Boteco Brazilian Bar
918 N.E. 79th St.
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 757-7735
botecomiami.com
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
Texa de Brazil Churrascaria in Miami features a salad bar of 40 fresh vegetables, fruits, imported cold cuts, cheeses and ethnic treats. Skewered meats are hand-carved at your table in huge portions. Expect flavorful cuts of lamb, pork ribs and the signature picanha (top sirloin) and linguiça (Brazilian sausage). This churrascaria is open for lunch and dinner; reservations are recommended.
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
11401 NW 12th St.
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 599-7729
texasdebrazil.com
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