A small Copacabana counter opened in 1955 that pioneered Amazonian food in Rio and now also sells Amazonian produce. Culinary Backstreets reports the local lore that Rio's first açaí was served here; the family's grandchildren opened a more modern branch in Jardim Botânico in 2020.
- Address
- Rua Domingos Ferreira 41, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Price
- At the Jardim Botânico branch: casquinha de caranguejo BRL 35, pirarucu bolinhos (6) BRL 40, pato no tucupi for two BRL 150, weekday set lunch from BRL 38 (Riotur)
- Price level
- R$ R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order a tacacá or pato no tucupi with cupuaçu juice; finish with cupuaçu tart.
- The Copacabana original is a simple counter open daily 09:00-20:00; for a sit-down meal use the Jardim Botânico branch (Rua Lopes Quintas 147), where prices differ.