We made the trip down south expecting a Portuguese restaurant, and found a Brazilian eatery instead. They have an ample parking area, and seating both indoor and outdoor.Since neither of us read/speak Portuguese, the employee was very nice and showed us the prepared foods they had. They had about five dishes (Brazilian beans with pork sausage, octopus and potatoes, pork stew, shrimp and potatoes, stewed beef) and some fried foods displayed in front. We chose 'shrimp and potatoes' and 'beef', and they both came with rice and salad. She recommended the chicken filled fried item and we tried that with some fried cod croquettas. They also have a variety of canned and bottled drinks, including alcohol. There didn't seem to be any complimentary water, so you do have to buy bottled water if you want some. We got some fresh squeezed oj. They only had one large size, so we shared one.You pay, grab your drinks and pre-fried foods, pick a table, sit down and they bring you the wet foods with the rice and salad. We think they reheat it for you because it took awhile before we got our food, which worked out well because we were done with our appetizers of fried food by the time the plates arrived. The indoor dining area was clean and neat, except for the hand sanitizer pump bottles (a lot of eateries are doing this due to covid but they r usually gross with dripping or clogged pumps) and baskets of assorted sauce packets in a basket (Mayo, mustard, Cholula packets were stuck together and didn't seem too clean) on tabletops.If you have ever been to Brazil, the pre-prepared food was pretty authentic flavorwise. The fried foods weren't greasy, and the deep fried chicken salad was well done. The fried cod had lots of bones that you have to spit out. The beef had a gamey smell and slightly sour, the shrimp was plentiful but not deveined which I dislike. The rice was a tad hard and cold, the salad greens and tomatoes were very fresh. We kept asking if there was anything else because we thought there might be something other than preprepared foods but were told they only had the above. But as we left, the table near us got fresh fried fries (lol tongue twister) so we guess there may be some things you can get freshly made after all.We would say this is more of a Brazilian eats place, not a Portuguese restaurant. While they do sell both Portuguese style food items (which they do in Brazil) and Brazilian dishes prepared in the market, it is totally Brazilian in atmosphere, with Brazilian music, a large Brazilian flag. If you have been to both countries, you will feel like you are in Brazil, not in Portugal.While they do have lots of seating, it's closer in feel to a large taqueria in a Mexican market, than a restaurant, especially since they do not make/cook foods to order like a restaurant would do.After eating, we checked out the market and they have a lot of South American items, including lots of Brazilian foodstuffs like passion fruit everything. We got a large bag of a favorite Argentinian sweet treat (yellow bag in pic) for $22.10 (ten cents for a plastic bag). We tried to take pics to show the variety of items they carry, not just salted cod, they have a large selection of alcohols as well as chocolates, frozen foods like yuca, canned fish, sauces, snacks like lupini.
My first time in Little Portugal. Very friendly people, delicious food, and casual atmosphere. Was a great meal after a spending a few hours at the Portuguese Historical Museum at History Park.
So much flavor in the Picanha Burger. You've got to try it and many other dishes. San Jose's hidden treasure.
As Brazilians who had lived in Portugal, finding this place was awesome. Since you cross the door you can feel -that- marvelous smell that takes you home. We had Brazilian feijoada, chicken parmigiana, chicken strogonoff, milanesa, banana frita, picanha… all was so delicious and we stopped by the store, where could find many Brazilian products and of course, a Porto wine as well.If you want to know the real Portuguese and Brazilian food in San Jose, this is the correct place.
I was referred by my Brazilian friend to stop by this “Hybrid” half Restaurant (Bacalhau Grill) & half Grocery Store (Trade Rite). I didn’t dine in but I bought the famous (frozen) Pão de queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) and those are AMAZING!!! I also bought Brigadeiro, the tiny Chocolate balls & Coconut balls dessert which are also AWESOME!!! There are lots of Portuguese pastries, cakes & also beverages for those who love sweets. Try those out, folks & you won’t regret it -:)
One of the few places around to get Portuguese food. I love the bifana sandwiches
Repeat visit, last week, now today. Can’t get enough of the food here. Returned today with a neighbor originally from Brazil. We three agree, this is our to-go-to place for our favorite Brazilian / Portuguese food.The owner, Marcio introduced us to 2 homemade sauces his mother makes. Beyond delicious and the perfect condiment sauce, I dab a bit of each, making each bite, Nirvana.
This is only for the grocery store section and then only for the meat counter. The Trade Rite Market has the best linguisa in the Bay Area. Thier sausage beats Silva Sausage linguisa hands down. Trade Rite uses a coarser grind, a little less fat and a whole lot of smoke. You will not be disappointed.
I've been going there for food for quite a while now. I'm not sure if there has been a change of ownership recently; but there's definitely been a change of the main "Chef". The previous "Chef" Christina made AMAZING tasting food and with great variety!! The last few times I've gone to get food, I haven't seen Christina in the kitchen AND I've been disappointed with the food. Not that it's bad; but DEFINITELY not as good!! Hopefully they can get Christina to come back!! ????️?
Was excited to finally get back here. 3rd time coming, love the food usually and the customer service, this time I did take out. Waited 45 min for 2 dishes, but then to see what I think is my food sitting on the counter for 10 minutes?! I stood back in-line the cashier said who is next, the man in line said it was me, I mentioned to the cashier I was still waiting for my food. Well the cashier didn’t check on my food and helped the next customer. Very frustrating, then to get home and one of the cod dishes were over cooked. Not a great experience this time around.