Bar do Mineiro
7.2Friend Score / 10#14 of 16 Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Known forFeijoada CompletaFeijão TropeiroTutu à MineiraRabada com Batata e Agrião
Santa Teresa's classic corner boteco: walls of old photos, batidas de cachaça, and hefty Minas Gerais comfort food — the weekend feijoada is the event. A friend would send you here after wandering the hilltop streets. Caveat: it's touristy at peak weekend lunch and service can be brusque; expect a wait for feijoada around 2pm Saturday.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Sat 08:30–22:30 Sun–Sun 08:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Santa Teresa tram (bonde) from Carioca, or taxi/app up the hill; Largo dos Guimarães stop is steps away |
| Time needed | 1.5-2 hours |
| Best time to go | Saturday feijoada lunch if you don't mind waiting; weekday afternoons for a quiet table |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.2/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level4.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility5.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bar do Mineiro touristy?
- It's on every guide to Santa Teresa, so yes, you'll hear other languages at weekend lunch. The food and the room are still the real thing, and weekday regulars keep it honest.
- Does it take reservations?
- No — it's a walk-in boteco with a modest number of tables. Put your name down, order a batida, and hang on the sidewalk like everyone else.
- How do I get to Bar do Mineiro?
- The Santa Teresa bonde (tram) from Carioca metro is the scenic route — get off near Largo dos Guimarães. Otherwise, taxi or ride app up the hill; don't try to walk up from Lapa in the heat.
- What should vegetarians order?
- It's pork-heavy terrain, honestly — but the black-bean pastéis (check preparation), rice, kale and sides can be assembled into a meal. Ask the staff; they're used to the question.
- Is Santa Teresa safe for visitors?
- The main tourist spine around Largo dos Guimarães is fine by day and busy on weekends. At night, stick to occupied streets and use ride apps rather than wandering the quieter lanes.
- When is feijoada served at Bar do Mineiro?
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, in a full or lighter version with rice, farofa, torresmo, kale and orange. Peak demand is 1-3pm Saturday; come early or expect a wait.
- What is Bar do Mineiro known for?
- Minas Gerais home cooking in a photo-plastered old boteco — feijoada on weekends and holidays, black-bean pastéis, and strong batidas de cachaça. It's a Santa Teresa institution.
- What are the opening hours?
- Roughly 8:30am to 10:30pm most days, closing slightly earlier Sunday. Kitchen rhythms vary, so aim for standard meal times.
Nearby in Ask Rio de Janeiro
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- Parque GuinlePark1.11 km · 14 min walk
- Selarón Steps (Escadaria Selarón)Attraction1.12 km · 14 min walk
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