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Where to eat in Jericoacoara and the West Coast of Ceará.

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15 places in Jericoacoara and the West Coast of Ceará.

Jijoca de Jericoacoara · CE

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Jijoca de Jericoacoara · CE

Pimenta Verde

A restaurant on Rua São Francisco, at the corner of Beco Doce, in the center of the village, run by businesswoman Sônia Cavalcante, with tables on the sand. The cooking is seafood and regional dishes, with moquecas (stews), stuffed crab shells and snook, and suits travelers who want fish and shellfish in the little center.

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Jijoca de Jericoacoara · CE

Éllo Restaurante

A restaurant on Rua São Francisco run by Belgian chef Hervé Witmeur, who also owns La Cozinha in Barra Grande, Piauí. He uses European techniques with regional ingredients, many from his farm in Parnaíba, on a tasting menu or à la carte, with dishes such as crab with bottarga and cashew fruit; recommended for a special dinner.

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Jijoca de Jericoacoara · CE

Na Casa Dela do Beco

A restaurant on Beco do Forró, with low lighting, decor of antique objects and a wood-fired oven. The menu mixes Mediterranean cooking and northeastern Brazilian flavors, with ceviche with sweet potato chips, octopus, wood-oven ribs and fresh pasta, and suits a quiet dinner in the center of the village.

Cruz · CE

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Cruz · CE

Quintalzin Restaurante

A beachfront restaurant on Rua da Saúde, at Praia do Preá, with outdoor tables. The menu mixes seafood and pasta, such as fisherman's risotto, octopus à lagareiro (roasted with olive oil and garlic) and seafood spaghetti, and suits travelers who want a more elaborate dinner after a day at the beach.

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Cruz · CE

La Cantina Salumeria Italiana

An Italian restaurant in Sande Open Mall, on Avenida Beira-Mar at Praia do Preá, run by an owner from Bolzano. It serves pasta, risottos, bresaola carpaccio and tiramisù with imported ingredients and a wine list from small producers, and suits travelers looking for an intimate dinner.

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Cruz · CE

Restaurante da Lu

A simple restaurant on Avenida Beira-Mar, in the fishermen's stretch of Praia do Preá, with tables facing the sea. It serves octopus, lobster, grilled fish, moqueca and fish in shrimp sauce with homestyle seasoning, and suits travelers who want unfussy seafood.

Camocim · CE

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Camocim · CE

Pizzaria e Churrascaria O Euclides

A restaurant on Avenida Beira Mar, downtown, with a view of the beach. It serves a self-service buffet at lunch, plus barbecue, pizzas and à la carte snacks, and caters to families and people strolling along the town's waterfront.

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Camocim · CE

Laguna Beach Club Guriú

A beach club in Baixa Grande, near Praia do Guriú, with a clear-water lagoon, a bar and a restaurant serving seafood, grilled meats and cocktails at breakfast and lunch. It suits travelers doing the tours on the west side of Jericoacoara who want to spend the day with good facilities.

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Camocim · CE

Ponto Dez

A restaurant on Rua José Maria Veras, in Camocim, serving Brazilian food focused on fish and shrimp, plus meats such as picanha (top sirloin cap) and filet. The dishes are generous and usually serve more than one person, in an open, simple setting popular with locals and tourists.

Acaraú · CE

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Acaraú · CE

Komakí Restaurante

A beach restaurant on a stabilized dune in Barrinha de Baixo, with sea views, lounge chairs and a bar. It specializes in octopus, lobster and fish, such as octopus rice, and caters to people spending the day at the beach.

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Acaraú · CE

Taverna do Paulo

A restaurant on Avenida Voluntários da Pátria, in Morada Nova, in the town of Acaraú, in a spacious, airy room. It serves fish and shrimp in generous portions, such as fish in shrimp sauce and breaded shrimp, and caters to people in town on vacation or for work.

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Acaraú · CE

Terral Gastronomia

A beachfront bar and restaurant in Barrinha de Baixo, with a relaxed atmosphere, open from lunch into the evening. It serves contemporary Brazilian cuisine and cocktails such as the cashew caipirinha, and caters to people staying in the kite area.

Itarema · CE

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Itarema · CE

Delícia do Café

A café on Avenida João Batista Rios, in the town of Itarema, in a simple, airy room. It serves a northeastern Brazilian breakfast with tapioca crepes, cuscuz (steamed cornmeal), sandwiches, juices and homemade cakes, and caters to families and people passing through town.

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Itarema · CE

DoMar Brasil

A restaurant on Ilha do Guajiru, in Itarema, with a menu that changes with the day's fresh produce: fish and seafood, meats, vegetarian options and homemade pasta. It is more upscale and popular with kitesurfers and couples staying on the island.

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Itarema · CE

Hamburgueria La Pampa Burger

A burger joint on Rua da Praia, on Ilha do Guajiru, in Itarema, with artisanal burgers on house-made buns and sauces, snacks, beer and cocktails. A relaxed vibe, good for the late afternoon after kiting.

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