Opened in 1957 by Spaniard Manolo and named for his devotion to Nossa Senhora da Salete, whose image still stands at the back of the room. Tijuca families come for the home-made empadas (chicken, palmito, shrimp) and the big shrimp risotto.
- Address
- Rua Afonso Pena 189, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Tue-Thu 10:00-22:00; Fri 10:00-23:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
- Price
- Rib and watercress empada BRL 11.50, Tuesday picadinho BRL 40, polvo à Salete BRL 153, chope BRL 10.90 (Veja Rio, 2026)
- Price level
- R$ R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order empadas with a chope; Tuesday is picadinho day.
- Closed Mondays; closes 20:00 at weekends.