Zé da Mouraria
7.9Friend Score / 10#8 of 18 Restaurants in Lisbon
Known forbacalhau assado (roast cod)bacalhau à Braziscas (pork liver)arroz de pato (duck rice)
A no-frills, cash-only lunch tasca in Mouraria famous for enormous plates of roast bacalhau and fried squid at honest prices. Yes, a friend sends you, this is the real, unglamorous Lisbon. Catch: lunch only, tiny, and packed, get there by 12:15 or queue up to an hour.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Martim Moniz (Green Line), a short walk into Mouraria |
| Time needed | 1-1.5 hours |
| Best time to go | Arrive right at opening, around 12:15, before the lunch queue builds |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.9/10- Value8.3
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level4.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- How do I avoid the queue?
- Get there right around 12:15, because by 12:45 the wait can hit an hour. It's tiny and hugely popular, so early is everything.
- Are portions really that big?
- Yes, plates are famously generous, and two people can often share a main with sides. Order conservatively at first, you can always add more.
- Is it expensive?
- No, it's very reasonably priced for the generous, high-quality plates, classic tasca value. You'll likely be surprised how little a filling lunch costs.
- What should I order?
- The roast cod (bacalhau à minhota / assado) and the fried squid are the legendary plates, and portions are huge. Come hungry and consider sharing.
- Can I reserve a table?
- It's small and reservations are unreliable at best, so most people just queue. Showing up early is far more effective than calling ahead.
- Do they take cards?
- No, it's cash only, so bring enough with you. There's no ATM inside, so sort it beforehand.
- What are the hours?
- Lunch only, roughly 12:00 to 16:00, Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. There's no dinner service, so plan your day around a midday meal.
- Is the neighborhood okay?
- Mouraria is a gritty, authentic, multicultural district that's perfectly fine by day and full of character. Keep normal city awareness and enjoy one of Lisbon's most real neighborhoods.
Nearby in Ask Lisbon
- Riding Tram 28 Like a LocalGuide0.04 km · 1 min walk
- MourariaNeighborhood0.09 km · 1 min walk
- Tasca do CorvoRestaurant0.31 km · 4 min walk
- Miradouro da GraçaAttraction0.38 km · 5 min walk
- São Jorge Castle (Castelo de São Jorge)Attraction0.38 km · 5 min walk
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