Porto | A Carnivore's Paradise: Hearty Portuguese Feasts!

If I had to sum up Porto’s food scene in one word? "Stuffed." 🍖 Every day was a meat marathon—here’s the lowdown on where to indulge! 🍽️ Foodie Highlights 1. Mercado do Bolhão (Porto’s Grand Market) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Fresh seafood (oysters were a hit!), but like most tourist markets, price-to-quality ratio is just okay. 2. Conga (Famous Bifana Spot) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Their pork bifana comes pre-doused in spicy oil—thinly sliced meat (a bit gamey). ✔ "Francesinha" is a meat-and-egg bomb—best shared (the bread soaks up too much broth). 3. Abadia do Porto 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Star dish: Stewed tripe (tripas à moda do Porto)—tender, chewy, with a snack-like umami kick! ✔ Grilled pork neck, veal, and lamb (all tasty, but pork is the juiciest). ✔ Codfish fritters—flaky, fluffy, and perfect. 4. O Rápido (Local Gem Near Train Station) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ €20/person for classics like Iberian ham (not too salty!) and air-light codfish fritters. ✔ Skip the bitter octopus rice—but fried octopus itself is divine with tomato sauce. 5. Paraíso Do Churrasco (Meat Lover’s Dream) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ €28 for a MASSIVE mixed grill (chicken, sausage, steak, pork ribs) with sides. ✔ Added roast pork belly and veal—worth the food coma. 6. Manteigaria (Egg Tart Heaven) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Pastéis de nata are flawless (just a tad sweet). No bulk discounts, though! ☕ Drinks & Extras ✔ Starbucks’ matcha-lavender latte—surprisingly balanced! ✔ Tea Talk’s "European version of Chayan Yuese"? More like instant tea powder 😅. ✔ Nata Sweet Nata—a lucky find! Their egg tarts are rich, not cloying, and they sell tasty (but pricey) bottled wine. 💡 Insider Notes ✔ Vegetarians beware: Porto feasts are meat-heavy (but wallet-friendly vs. Lisbon!). ✔ Must-try: Francesinha, tripas, and grilled meats—Porto does comfort food right. 📍 All locations searchable on Google Maps! #Portugal #PortoEats #PortoFoodGuide #TravelPortugal #MeatLover #FoodieTravel