Local flavors
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3 places picked to eat in Cuiabá.
A restaurant and draft-beer bar open since 1974 on Praça 8 de Abril, known as Praça do Choppão, one of the most traditional spots in Cuiabá. It is famous for its escaldado cuiabano (a hearty egg and meat broth) and large portions for sharing.
Chef Ariani Malouf's contemporary restaurant on Rua Presidente Castelo Branco, in the Quilombo neighborhood, which turned 20 in 2026. It is a benchmark of fine dining in Cuiabá and recommended for dinners and special occasions.
A Cuiabá-style restaurant at the Museu do Rio, on the Rio Cuiabá waterfront, in the Porto neighborhood, open since 1982. It serves typical recipes buffet-style, such as maria isabel (rice with dried beef), mojica de pintado (catfish and cassava stew) and banana farofa, and is a sure stop if you want to try the capital's traditional cuisine.
