Restaurante Jacubas — Restaurant in Região Geográfica Imediata de Santa Bárbara - Ouro Preto

As a Canadian living in Brasília for three years, my wife and I stumbled upon this incredible, small, cozy, authentic restaurant during our trip to Ouro Preto for a wedding — and wow, what a find!

Jacubas Restaurante was honestly one of the best restaurant I’ve ever been to in Brazil (and maybe anywhere!). The food quality, flavor, and variety were outstanding. They offer both per-kilo (R$99/kg) and all-you-can-eat (R$75) options. I went for the all-you-can-eat, which also included dessert — and everything was unbelievable. My wife chose the per-kilo option, and both of us left absolutely amazed.

I’m a foodie, and I don’t say this lightly — everything tasted homemade, authentic, and full of flavor. The selection was huge, the portions generous, and the dessert table was out of this world.

It was so good that I actually went back a second time before leaving Ouro Preto.

If you’re visiting this beautiful historic city, do yourself a favor and eat here. Come hungry, bring friends, and enjoy one of the most delicious experiences you’ll find in Minas Gerais.

If I could give 6 stars, I would! Jacubas Restaurante – you’re the best...

It is an all you can eat buffet/restaurant where you can choose two payment options: by weight (99 pessos) or per person regardless of quantity (75 pessos). Drinks and coffee extra. If you have nothing to compare to, it has good food close to home made and tasty. But in my opinion the price doesn't correspond to the variety offered. Service is good and I liked the fresh squeezed orange juice without...

Foi minha salvação no almoço em Ouro Preto, porque é um self-service saboroso com arroz integral, grande variedade de saladas e legumes, e boas opções sem carne vermelha/porco. Consegui aproveitar a boa culinária mineira sem abrir mão do que eu considero saudável. Se não me engano, custa 89,90 o quilo ou 60 reais sem balança, com direito a repetições ilimitadas (exceto a sobremesa, que é sempre por quilo, mas essa eu não consumi). Ambiente agradável e atendimento amigável.

Destaque para a abóbora na última vez em que comi lá - que coisa maravilhosa!

Ressalto também a disponibilidade de vários tipos de pimentas no buffet, inclusive das que ardem de verdade, como malagueta e pimenta de bode - não é só...