Mineola, Nassau County
Churrasqueira Bairrada Restaurant is an authentic Portuguese rodizio renowned for its wood-charcoal.
Founded in 1992 by Manuel Carvalho, Churrasqueira quickly captured the attention of The New York Times, earning rave reviews and a frenetic following that continues to this day.
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37 customer reviews
Moises Pereira
Great place to eat like the family environment on at these place. If you are trying to have a pleasant diner or lunch with your family I recommend this place. Good service good environment.��
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Richard McCauley
First time and not the last we got there around 3:30 - 4:00 just beat the rush food was outstanding service was good sangria was the best I ever had
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Tony Noboa
Absolutely delicious and worth every min one requires for the seating. The sangria is delicious and dangerously easy to get a second or third. Lol , but one waits patiently to dine More...
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David J. Cortes
i love to go there, the service is great every plate that i have order is delicious, recommended, sometimes you have to wait but is worth it.
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Lance Alstodt
I’ve been coming here for years and years. It’s simply the best food and service around. Crowds can be tough at night, so be prepared to wait, it’s worth it.
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Rae Mala
Great food and sangria. My picky daughter even loved the chicken and rice. Skirt steak was delicious and perfectly cooked. It was my first time here but definitely not my last. My son asked if we can come everyday! Lol More...
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Seán Hassett
A good place for a meat fest. I had nicely charred prime rib and gnawing on the bone was enjoyable. Not many beers to choose from, but they had some nice wine. Dessert was great.
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Carlos Noboa
The wait is worth the delicious meat that is coal cooked which gives a juicy and tender taste. For those looking for a non meat evening, the grilled branzino is superb! Either red or white sangria is the perfect accompaniment to this delicious meal. The staff is corteous and friendly with a great service to finish off an excellent evening! Will definitely go back at least once every month! More...
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Girish Kumar
Went with 2 of my Portuguese friends as it was recommended by them and I just loved the food. Everything we ordered was great(Cod fish, Shrimps and squid)and service was prompt and very good. Will definitely go again soon.
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Jose Arce
I love this place , my family an I always go there on our birthdays , it already a tradition , food is always great , an for dessert we got desserts from manies treats .
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Fadji Andrasick
Always amazing
Last time can’t imagine what happened, the seafood paella had kani and it was still in the plastic wrapper inside the pan!
The silverware on the table was bent .
The whole experience was unpleasant
Been a loyal guest for 20 years
Having a hard time deciding to go back
The paella should have been removed from the check
Service is as usual fantastic
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Julie Loretta Barsalona
This restaurant is great. From the friendly staff to the wonderful atmosphere. The food is so very tasteful from the 1st bite to the last. The meats melt in your mouth. You should give it a try. More...
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Paul Anthony Presendieu-Cuesta
The food was great. Had a long day assisting a 5K, however the positive service (and sangria) filled me with the energy to complete my day. Keep up the great work guys. You guys are awesome! Thank you Mr. Silva for warning me about the sauce! More...
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Theresa Negron Fabara
I went there for a belated mother's day dinner with three of my children and their partners. The food was delicious. Everyone ordered different meals and all expressed their delight. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was alive and colorful. The waiter even took a group picture of us. That's one for my scrapbook. I would definitely recommend this place and I will come back. More...
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Gregory M. Santise
Is great place to eat, waiters treat you like family, food is great, try green wine, got to love the hot sauce!!!! Go for rodizio, bbq meats all you can eat, plus a whole lot of great sides !!!
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Bahiyya Bee
My husband and I ate here for the first time on 3/10. The workers were very nice when we came in. We were told to sit wherever we wanted, which is nice because we picked a spot that we felt comfortable sitting at. After we arrived, it started getting busy. This made our server a little slow with getting back to us. Overall, it was a good experience! More...
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Sandy Sonera
This restaurant is one of my favorites. I love everything there. The bread, the sangria, the pork loin, the potato chips, the chocolate cake, etc. My family has known the owner Manny for a while now. What a good man. The staff consists of people who know about good service and kindness. I always enjoy having dinner at this place. More...
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Vanessa Pleitez
It was my first time actually eating at the restaurant but my family always orders chicken from there and I know is delicious. Yesterday was Mother's Day on some Hispanic countries. So we decided to take mom there because she loves the place. But there was so many people there. The host told me an 30 min wait but we end waiting for over an hour. Which I totally understand and we're fine with the wait. But what I really didn't like it was a comment a lady made say about so many Hispanic people being there because it was Mother's Day in Mexico. That was ver ignorant and racist. Especially when you are going to place that is not even American. The food was great we had the chicken and the kabohs and it was amazing the flan was also good and you can't forget the sangria. Even though it was full I still had a great experience and we never felt rush to get out even though we left at 930 and people were still waiting. More...
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Enid Cohen Portnoy
My husband and I, and several other couples, have been going there for dinner on Fridays for over 25 years. We are treated like family by the entire staff. The food is yummy and plentiful, and the drinks are amazing. The price is also extremely reasonable. Yes, you may have to wait a bit at prime time on prime days, but it’s well worth it. Manny has a really good thing going. More...
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Carla Terceiro
Great food. Original Portuguese food, desserts Amazing staff and service The space outside its amazing. Closed with heater its just perfect Best desert chocolate mousse :)
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Girish Kumar
Awesome food and great service. Loved the shrimp and squid and my friend had the Codfish. Definitely a must try for Portuguese food. On my list of favourites now!!
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SmittyNYUSA
Excellent Food, great service.. It is AMAZING how anyone could give this place less than a glowing review. The food is great and the service is excellent. Just be warned that prime time evening dinner hour is going to be CROWDED. When the food is this good, you know the place will be packed. The Rodizzio is also great if you want AYCE and PIG OUT! The SUCKLING PIG is to die for! Don't forget to try the Natos Deceo dessert, it's HEAVENLY! More...
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Charles Harkins
Portuguese Rodizio Done Well. There can be little wonder that this is the most popular restaurant in Mineola despite the fact that there are some fine restaurants in the area. Mineola retains a sizable Portuguese-American population. There is also a still growing Brazilian-American population. Churrasqueira Bairrada fills a need through it's unabashed pride in the Portuguese heritage. Bairrada is a specific region in Portugal, but the restaurant has appeal for people whose families hail from other regions as well. First thing you must know is that grilling is the cooking method of choice at Bairrada. Grilled meats and seafood are paraded out of the kitchen at a steady stream because this restaurant is always busy. The menu is a little pricey for the dinner portions served as some reviewers suggest, but I do not question the quality. I have received my food grilled as ordered each dining experience. No complaints. Desserts are attractive when you retain the capacity to indulge. The beverages of choice are the Portuguese coffee (spiked with liquors) and the cappuccino. More...
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Blindside
THE BEST RODIZIO I HAVE EVER TASTED!!. The food is pricey, but the Rodizio is out of this world. This is one of my favorite restaurants. The meat is always tender and succulent; it is seasoned correctly. On the weekends you will have a long wait, but it is well worth it. These people know how to cook!!! Their desserts are to die for. I recommend the Egg White Molotoff, the Tiramisu, the Chocolate Mousse, and the Chocolate Cake. More...
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Monica Session
This place is ALWAYS busy. The food is good and the service is great. I always order the whole chicken with rice and black beans....
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Adolfo Alpoim
Strongly recomend it; very friendly atmosphere, great food, fair prices; simply one of the best in Nassau.
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LouA
Always a buzz. I've been frequenting this restaurant for years when there were around the block in a little hole in the wall. This place is frequented by and owned by local Brazilians so anyone who says this place is a miss they are mistaken. I've never seen this place not packed, and as result usually plan for take out. It's not expensive. I typically get a full chicken with black beans and rice. If you don't ask for black beans they'll give you home made chips, which are good when eaten hot, but don't travel well and are unsalted. The black beans go great with the rice. On occasion my wife will order grilled shrimp, these are big and very good. They typically serve them with steamed veggies and boiled potatoes. On occasion, the chicken, particularly the legs and sometimes the shrimp will be a little overcooked. The chacoal flavor is so good, I give them a pass on this. The real secret is to order the roast suckling pig on the weekend. They don't always have it, so ask about it in advance. The sauce they serve it with is spicy, but out of this world. The only downside is you'll want to fast a day or two later to let your arteries clear. More...
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Stacey
On the Go!. Had my food to go so i can not judge the service but the food here is pretty good. The Swordfish is excellent.
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Granny Smith
Satisfactory. Although the decor is not what's encountered, (in my overseas experiences), in typical Portuguese restaurants, this place surely has satisfied in the food and service department. From the appetizers, to main course, to dessert, nothing has disappointed. I have tried everything from their shrimp and squid kebab to their rodizio, (different visits, of course). I was happy with all entrees had. Also, their rodizio is not overly salty unlike Brazilian rodio restaurants I've eaten at. I will eat here again! More...
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Monica LaCroix Rubin
This place is amazing. I love the chicken figurines! I always wish I had space to eat just one more thing. Never had a bad experience here and I've been here many times...
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NS
The strangest atmosphere and lighting I have ever seen or expected. Totally caught me off guard and i initially thought I was passing a laundry mat. However, the food was awesome! I would definitely recommend. More...
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Bill Seabrook
The lighting and décor is strange, but the food is out of this world!! I highly recommend this place, but not for a first date.
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Priscilla B.
Excellent restaurant, wonderful dining experience, all the salad you can eat, the chicken is the bargain price, the beef is excellent but pricey. And don't miss the Sangria. Highly recommended for a fun meal. Go early or expect to wait for a table. More...
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Kathie R.
I love this place. The chicken is amazing. The beef is amazing. The - everything - is amazing. I especially like the green soup. It was a new experience the first time I had it and I will now have it every time I go. But the star of this place is their meats. More...
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Mary C.
The best rotissere chicken around. Dinnner for two people costs $25.00. What you are served is a cutup full chicken, salad, rice, home made potatoe chips, french fries and very tasty broccoli and potatoes. They also offer the unlimited grilled meat as well as individual entrees. Place is always full and no reservations are accepted. Diffently a place to eat at. More...
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michiemush
I went there for my friend's birthday, and the wait is LONG but if you're there with a crowd time will pass by quicker. The food is great. We had the endless meat dinner, and that was fabulous. I recommend it very much. More...
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foodforthought1
The wait is worth it! No Brazilian rodizio can stand up to the fabulous fare and service at Bairrada. A full, friendly staff is always ready to please, and the endless Portuguese meats are delicious. The bacon wrapped turkey and short ribs are to die for as is the red sangria that flows all night. And the egg white dessert is a perfect way to end a meal. More...
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