Fogo de Chão (Mar Shopping) — Restaurant in Matosinhos

Brazilian barbecue, well executed, delicious but cooked on propane instead of charcoal, so you don't get that smokey taste 😢

Still, the meat tastes pretty good and there's loads of other food to get you full really fast (shoutout to the cheese breads).

It's quite pricey for Portugal standards but I love beef and it's definitely worth it. I felt like there should be a dessert buffet to make it even closer to the real deal but their space is limited so I understand their reasons.

On the other hand, I don't understand the need to have live music in such a small place. And the musician was not really good and no one paid attention to him. Save yourselves a few bucks and just keep the screens on Brazil's soccer team matches.

Oh, and it's a Brazilian barbecue place so expect to be interrupted every minute or two by a waiter bringing you more food. You should just enjoy the food and save the talking for afterwards while you enjoy a nice...

Simply amazing! If you want a true Brazilian steakhouse experience, Fogo de Chão at MAR Shopping delivers it perfectly. Endless cuts of juicy, perfectly grilled meat, served the traditional rodízio way – just like in Brazil. The salad and hot buffet are fresh and varied, and the quality of the meat is outstanding.

The price-to-quality ratio is excellent, especially considering how much premium meat you can enjoy. Service is friendly, fast, and attentive, creating a real Brazilian vibe that makes the whole experience special.

If you love barbecue and want to feel like you’re dining in Brazil while staying near Porto, this place is an...

We went here with five people and had the rodizio. They are so fast! Once you turn the green light, they immediately come with a meat skewer! The variety of meats is really big. I am vegetarian so for 10 EUR I could have the all you can eat salad bar plus the non-meat things that the staff brought to the tables (pineapple, plantain, rice, beans, cheese bread). The salad bar has a big selection (even sushi) and it is fresh. We spent a great time here and...