Tropeiro Grill - Brazilian Food — Restaurant in Waitematā

Good and authentic Brazilian food. The feijoada was a kind of "light" feijoada, which is not my favorite kind, but it was still tasty. And I totally understand the choice as I'm not sure if kiwis would be keen to try the traditional version. Several restaurants in Brazil cook this kind of feijoada because even there you'll find people who wouldn't eat the traditional one. Their farofa is pretty good and it helped the dish a lot. Go for it. We also tried the pururuca. It was not really crispy, but it was delicious. So, to sum up: not perfect, but is...

This restaurant is located inside a small food court, not as a standalone place. You place your order at the counter and then choose a table in the court.

When I arrived, the attendant was on his phone and continued using it as I stood there. After I paid, he simply handed me the receipt. I had to ask what to do next, and one of the cooks explained that my number would be called or displayed.

The wait wasn’t long. The food was average, not bad, not great. But it was...

Food is great if you want to experience traditional, home cooked version of different international cuisines. This place is in a foodcourt, where most shops have closed down, Tropeiro grill's serving is generous, mansized even, and it's comfort food, nothing fancy, and is great for sharing, unless really hungry, or opt to take the left overs home. We were hungry and cold, and we enjoyed our home...