CuisineBrazilian
Price$$
NeighborhoodIlha Do Governador
HoursMon-Tue 12:00-18:00; Wed-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-18:00.
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Why locals love it: A Cacuia boteco in the Colônia Z-10 part of the neighbourhood; its Comida di Buteco 2026 dish, Joelho atrevido, came with a spinach sauce.

Tip: It closes at 18:00 from Sunday to Tuesday and stays open to 23:00 from Wednesday to Saturday, so go midweek for an evening visit.

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Location

Address: Rua Antonio Sales 4, Cacuia, Rio de Janeiro - RJ

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