Dona Mariquita

Rio Vermelho Cuisines: American

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Tucked away in a little laneway opposite the main square, this small restaurant is full of surprises. First up, all of Dona Mariquita, pleasant patio included, is beautifully decorated with high-quality Northeastern crafts and artwork. Then there are the delicious caipiroscas. We highly recommend the umbu-caja, combining two typical Northeastern fruits into one outstanding cocktail. And last but not least there is the food. Start off with the pastel, puffy fried savory meat dumpling served with a hot pepper jam. Main courses include specialties from the coast (seafood and fish moquecas and bobó) as well as interior dishes such as a bean stew and carne seca (sun-dried beef). On Friday evenings there is live music.

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