Copacabana
“They have Brazilian BBQ meat (pork and chicken sausage, brisket, sirloin, flank) that rotates on a huge skewer oven device.”
“It really depends, sometimes I have had the BBQ meat a bit on the chewy side and other times, I just giggle with satisfaction.”
“This delightful churrascaria is just a few stops into Queens and within sight of the 36th Avenue station.”
Copacabana
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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A no frills approach to Brazilian BBQ, Copacabana gives you the animal protein of your choice without the bells and whistles of a steakhouse. It is a buffet but weighed by the pound at a rate of between $6-$8. The premise is simple: get in line, stack your plate, weight it, and pay in cash. Meat sweats to follow.
The quality of the churrasco (skewered rotisserie style meats) is superb. Everything from the chicken / pork sausages to chicken wings and flank steak, seasoned well and with the kind of char that comes with BBQ. The sirloin deserves some extra kudos as it's almost always cooked at medium rare and the juicy slices are so tasty.
Of course, meat doesn't completely dominate the buffet. Rice, be/ans, flan, salads, pastas and plantains are available and make for stellar accompanying sides. Throw in some extra change for a drink and one's meal is complete.
It should also be noted this is one of the best spots to dine alone. There is self seating and plenty of loners eating their customized plate of Brazilian fare. The place is a stone's throw away from the 36th Ave stop on the N/Q and is the least pretentious spot on the block. Wishing Copacabana many years in Astoria, as I'll be stopping by often.
Ok I still love Villa Brazil Grill but I gotta say this place has blown me away and dare I say my boyfriend (who is from Brazil) and I like it better. Been here twice now and will continue to come back.
Copacabana like Villa Brazil Grill is buffet style and thus fairly cheap (I am usually full on about $7-8 of food). I can personally vouch for the deliciousness of the picanha, chicken hearts, and pork sausage. And somehow there is only ever maybe one person in front of me at the buffet which makes me a happy girl as I usually come here starving. And clearly they have guarana :).
And likely equally important to the fact that this place serves up delicious food and quickly. It is really near the subway and it's a much quicker trip from Manhattan!
Run, don't walk & thank me later.
Buffet style priced by weight! Outdated decor everything about this spot, gives you that iffy feel should I eat here or should I not. Steak served off the rack are good not the best, reasonable for the price. The buffet options on another note is trash, the quality & taste of the food just ain't there.
Everything is by weight, fill up your plate with only meats!!! That is my advice … Worst part the only Hot Sauce available, is some shitty aftermarket hot sauce! They need to step up there game.
5 stars and more for this place if that was possible!!
It is a Brazilian buffet style restaurant. You wait on line and you get a plate and it's buffet style. They have vegetables, meats, plantains, and also on the far left is the grilled meat section.
It's fairly cheap and a quick bite to eat.
The staff here are all friendly.
Do not be fooled by its outer lackluster appearance. Mountains of meat await you inside. It's no-frills efficient buffet-line style. I tried a little bit of everything. Don't forget the delicious fried plantains and try the brazilian drinks over your standard soda fare. Also, cheap and great portions. You will never leave hungry.
This is a place I would go to after watching a late, long movie with friends and we are starving for something to eat in the area. Get in, pile your plate, stuff your face, get out.
Buffet style food paid by the pound
I would highly recommend just getting the meat from behind the counter where the man cuts it for you… the meat in the tray is not as good
The beef is slightly rare but amazing. Chicken sausage is amazing. Chicken heart is a must try. The pork was a bit dry.
Get lots of meat!!!
Delicious Brazilian BBQ buffet for a great price. They weigh it by the pound and you can dine in or take out. Good selection of meats. My favorite is the chicken hearts. They also have pao de queijo by the cashier. The people who work there are nice and they are constantly cleaning the tables due to the quick turnover.
This place is very casual and also nicely set up for a buffet style place. They are well known for their meat since there is a meat carving station. Though I do not eat meat I did have plenty of options so my plate was still pretty full. I liked the set up where once area was the food and the other side was set up like a fancy restaurant but it was a sit where you would like. The food was priced per pound. The staff was nice. Though I wished they put a sign by each food item so I knew what I was getting. Very much a self serve kind of place. And it wasn't super closed for a sunday evening which was nice.