What to order at Mocoto

Must order
Dadinhos de tapioca, fried tapioca and cheese cubes
Signature dishes
Dadinhos de tapioca, Carne de sol
Editor tip
Founder Seu Ze Almeida opened the original house in 1973; his son Rodrigo Oliveira now also runs Balaio IMS and a Vila Leopoldina branch.
CuisineNortheastern Brazilian
Price$
NeighborhoodVila Medeiros
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-17:00.
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Location

Address: Avenida Nossa Senhora do Loreto 1100, Vila Medeiros, Sao Paulo - SP, 02219-001, São Paulo

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