Rice N Beans
“This lovely coconut milk soup will remind you of similar dishes from the Caribbean.”
“I love the cheese balls and fried yucca for appetizers and their picanha na chapa is absolutely delicious!”
“The feijoada is hit or miss, but the rice and beans are always delectable (as they should be with that name, I guess!).”
Rice N Beans
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Summary: Home cooked Brazilian. Take out does take a little time. Great neighborhood locals place.
Atmosphere: Long and narrow, this isn't anything special from the outside. Try to get the seats that are to the right with the booth. A few of the tables on the left (for 2) have obstructions, but management does try to help you out as you sit. This is home style. Once it fills up that is it. In the summer they open the front up to the outdoors.
The Service: I personally love the waitress. She's very sweet and professional. They serve in waves though so if you're right in the middle of a big wave, you'll feel service is slow. Just get your drink on first and you'll be fine. I've had bad luck on forgetfulness of 1 or two random additions, but never any bad responsiveness once it's pointed out. They just remove it and try harder next time. I usually over order, so they are likely doing me a favor.
Drinks: My preference is always for the Red Sangria vs. the white. Fruit juices are also quite nice. Caipirinha are also classically Brazil and great here.
The Food: So as I mentioned that I usually over order, this is the area where I tell you why. It's because the food is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! And yes, it deserves that many !. I had another friend tell me that – though he moved away from the area – he still trucks it up to Hells Kitchen for this food. I actually walk past 6 solid blocks of 9th avenue goodness to go to this place and I order take out regularly despite the 1 hr delivery time (hey.. they actually really do cook it, so I'm cool).
Brazilian Style Cheese Puffs – It's dough and cheese. They do it well. Get it.
Empanadas – This style is fried. If you love empanadas, then get them. They are well executed and homemade
Rice Croquette with Cheese – Since I like both rice and cheese putting them together in a croquette is awesome and so is this appetizer. Get this if this is also your deal. If you like rice and bread go for the puffs instead.
Chicken & Okra: I love these two things and together in a wonderful light gravy, poured over yellow rice, it's heaven. Mix in a few red beans or black (you get to choose) and I am just a happy happy girl.
Fish Stew – I struggle to decided between Chicken and Okra and the fish stew. This lovely coconut milk soup will remind you of similar dishes from the Caribbean. You might need extra yellow rice to really fully enjoy this, because the stew is just too good.
Prawns & Yucca – Also unbelievable. Again, to me the rice is a sauce delivery mechanism.
Pan seared Sirloin Steak – This has no sauce, but it's very nicely executed. I have one friend who gets it nearly every time. Flavorful and nice.
Got the Brazilian pork chop lunch special that I had been craving since my first visit (Because it was Friday and I needed to cheer myself up after a really rough week!)
For $9.99, this is a fantastic deal- you get a large juicy pork chop served in a delicious brown sauce, rice topped with fried plantains, and black beans. This was easily 3 meals worth of food for me!
Great deal for lunch (quality meal and great portion!)
Meals are usually $15 to $20 but on weekdays before 8pm they have happy hour specials for food as well as drinks. The drink special is $5 for any of their caipirinhas. I had the regular (lime) flavor, which was tasty (read: sweet) but contained minimal alcohol.
The food specials are $10 for fried tilapia and rice, Brazilian chicken risotto, or steak-and-eggs*, all of which came with a side of red or black beans. I had the tilapia with red beans and it was absolutely delicious. The beans are more of a soup, and they're perfectly seasoned and tasted delicious over the fish and rice. The person I was with got the risotto and really liked it. The portion sizes were totally adequate for $10 at a reasonably nice restaurant.
*It was definitely steak-and-something; I'm almost positive it was steak/eggs but it might have been steak and something else.
Late on a Saturday and this small spot is packed. Luckily I came in to get some takeout, so waited near the kitchen to get my order taken. Truly surprised on their quick turnaround – despite delivery orders and a busy night – 10 minutes and my food was ready.
Ordered the Fried Diced Chicken ($8) and Carioca Beef stew ($16). Diced chicken is lightly breaded, a bit overcooked, yet tasty in the dipping sauce they provide. Beef stew is a bit salty though is covered when adding in the mountain of yellow rice. They do not skimp on the beef here, and with the plantains, you get your money's worth.
Not really blown away by the food here, but it's comforting and the quick service is appreciated.
Wow, what happened to my favorite dish here the Chicken Leblon? The chicken used to be so good but last night it was super rubbery and of poor quality. Sad to remove this place from my rotation but it has happened.
Came here for lunch and am glad to have a Brazilian place in the neighborhood! I arrived early so that we won't get stuck during the lunch rush after reading that this was a tiny place. It is small inside with about 10 tables but the service is great. We were quickly addressed and seated. Ordered the cheese puffs, pulled pork and pork chop. Food arrived in great time and if you like cheese, the cheese puffs are great. Not too salty, overwhelming or extremely cheesy. It was just right. The pork chop and pulled pork were just okay. I would try something else next time I go. Entrees both came with rice and beans. Good deal and price for lunch.
I would totally order just two orders of the cheese puffs for lunch alone. I really enjoyed it. They have a cool happy hour deal too but would recommending arriving early to grab a seat. I would go back to try the yuca and chicken dishes. The waiter was very attentive and caring and would return just for the service alone.
Get the sangria! It is delicious with plenty of fruit in each glass and did I forget to mention that it's only $5. So why wouldn't you get it?
I also had one of their dinner specials which is $10. I had the arroz con pollo with a side of black beans. It was so good. It was a plate of buttery, cheesy and chicken filled rice. I would go back for some more but not too often cause you know, I'm not trying to get a heart attack.
One con about this place is that it's small and you have to go through the kitchen to use the bathroom.
We had a delicious dinner on a lovely evening near the open door/window. This very small, narrow restaurant with a bathroom located through the kitchen is not best for groups or large people. However, it's a good spot for a duo or dining solo for delicious Brazilian cuisine.
Whenever I see Yuca fries in the menu, they're a must to order. I love fries of all genres and these Yuca fries and dip were pretty stellar. I had he ropa vieja and Pete had the pork chops. My ropa was too watery for my taste but delicious otherwise. Pete had like 2 giant pork chops. The rice and beans were great, too.
Order an empanada or 4 as an appetizer. You won't be disappointed.