What to order at Vigal Bar

Must order
Tapioca fritters with provolone: shrimp and leek, steak and watercress, pork and taioba, sausage and kale.
Editor tip
Monday service stops at 16:00 while other days run later; the R$40 fritters were the contest entry, so ask whether they are still on the card.
CuisineBrazilian
Price$$
NeighborhoodZona Oeste
HoursMon 11:00-16:00; Tue-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00.
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