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Churrasqueira Bairrada Restaurant is an authentic Portuguese rodizio renowned for its wood-charcoal. Founded in 1992 by Manuel Carvalho, Churrasqueira quickly captured the attention of The New York Times, earning rave reviews and a frenetic following that continues to this day. Fame for its chicken and its spirited atmosphere and celebrity sightings as well as its flavorful fare, Churrasqueira is a source of pride for Mineola’s large Portuguese population – and a staple for anyone that loves classic latin and portuguese cuisine.
Portuguese rodizio offering sizzling grilled-meat skewers & other traditional fare.
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Address: 144 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (516) 739-3856
Website: https://churrasqueira.com/
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Reviews
Barre Flynn
We were headed for a diner, and I told my friend that I wanted a Skirt Steak served on Garlic Bread. Several months ago, I saw a TikTok about Bairada and told my friend to go there. (I live in Brooklyn) He went and went back several times. He said, ‘Let’s skip the diner and go to Bairada.’ Parking is simple. The place is beautiful and simple. The tables are set with white linen. The plates have the restaurant name on them. Very elegant. The atmosphere is mildly noisy. During the day there is plenty of natural light. So Inviting. I am handicapped so I need chairs that slide easily. They did. They had all sorts of steak, Chicken and Fish. We had the lunch menu. Prices were very reasonable.
Now the food: I had the skirt steak. It was done to perfection and tasted amazing. They offered the home-brewed hot sauce. It lifted the flavors to a new level. The vegetables were so tasty being sauteed in butter and garlic. The potatoes and rice were also very tasty. Before the main course arrived, they brought out a salad that was perfectly dressed. My friend had fish with a shrimp sauce. He really enjoyed his plate as well. The meal was hard to believe good. Dessert was on the same level. All the portions were large.
The wait staff was so friendly and helpful. We felt completely relaxed from the time we arrived to the time we left. Our Waiter did a great job helping us navigate the menu. They were very attentive to our needs. Five Stars to the professional Wait Staff
Also, the bathrooms were very clean and handicap accessible.
This was one of the best experiences I have had in a long time. There are other places that are right up there, but this place is hard to beat on so many levels. Thanks for such a great time.
Update: Went there 12.6.2025. This is the third visit. The food was amazing as usual. There is virtually no turnover in staff. I love how they take care of you. The simple format of Salad and Bread, and sides are automatic, making dining there so easy. This place rocks. It is one of my top spots to get a good skirt steak.
… moreNow the food: I had the skirt steak. It was done to perfection and tasted amazing. They offered the home-brewed hot sauce. It lifted the flavors to a new level. The vegetables were so tasty being sauteed in butter and garlic. The potatoes and rice were also very tasty. Before the main course arrived, they brought out a salad that was perfectly dressed. My friend had fish with a shrimp sauce. He really enjoyed his plate as well. The meal was hard to believe good. Dessert was on the same level. All the portions were large.
The wait staff was so friendly and helpful. We felt completely relaxed from the time we arrived to the time we left. Our Waiter did a great job helping us navigate the menu. They were very attentive to our needs. Five Stars to the professional Wait Staff
Also, the bathrooms were very clean and handicap accessible.
This was one of the best experiences I have had in a long time. There are other places that are right up there, but this place is hard to beat on so many levels. Thanks for such a great time.
Update: Went there 12.6.2025. This is the third visit. The food was amazing as usual. There is virtually no turnover in staff. I love how they take care of you. The simple format of Salad and Bread, and sides are automatic, making dining there so easy. This place rocks. It is one of my top spots to get a good skirt steak.
Thomas G
1 star until you solve the smoke problem. My parents live 5 blocks away and every time I visit, I can smell the smoke from the restaurant in the evenings. Please figure out a solution and take care of the surrounding community that has supported you for years. All the neighbors have the same opinion. Your food is great, but I’ve stopped eating there bc of this. I ask you sincerely to clean this up finally.
… moreEve Flo
Was in NY visiting family, went to have dinner at Bairrada. Shortly after being seated we were delighted with a salad, olives and freshly made bread. We order the house Sangria which was perfect wine dis not over power the fruit or vise versa. For dinner we order the chicken along with skirt steak. Chicken was perfect it was juice and not over power with spices. Steak was also juicy and delicious once you add the spicy spice provide it. Definitely will visit them again when I’m NY in July and September. Hospitality was great as well given we were a party of 11 some young adults which are hard to please with meals they loved it!!
… moreEsther P
Came here for dinner and wasn’t disappointed! My boyfriend loves this restaurant, I’m so glad he shared this experience with me!
Had to wait to be seated as the place was packed (Sunday evening) But there’s a bar so we had drinks. The service was great, the food was tasty! The sangria was nothing like I’ve ever had before.
The wait staff is very attentive!
Will certainly go back again. So many food options, everything that I tried was yummy!
… moreHad to wait to be seated as the place was packed (Sunday evening) But there’s a bar so we had drinks. The service was great, the food was tasty! The sangria was nothing like I’ve ever had before.
The wait staff is very attentive!
Will certainly go back again. So many food options, everything that I tried was yummy!
Megan Singh
The food was awful. I got the portuguese steak with egg. It was in a weird broth and just chunks of garlic thrown on and flavorless potatoes. My husband got the half chicken. I hate chicken on the bone and it was so dry. Even the steamed vegetables and black beans were terrible. The french fries were burnt yet soggy and also had zero flavor. The salad was the only saving grace and even then the presentation was just sloppy.
… moreMariana Coronel
Churrasqueira Bairrada is a must-visit! Delicious food, generous portions, and every dish is packed with flavor. Great spot for an amazing meal.
I’m a local neighbor and I’ve tried many restaurants around Mineola this one is on my top 5
highly recommend!y
… moreI’m a local neighbor and I’ve tried many restaurants around Mineola this one is on my top 5
highly recommend!y
A B
I went to this restaurant with my 7-year-old daughter, who has a Psychiatric Service Dog trained to help her manage her emotional and medical condition. When we arrived, we politely asked for a quiet table so she could feel comfortable.
The staff asked to see the dog’s ID, and I presented it without hesitation. After that, we were made to wait while they called the manager. When he arrived, instead of understanding the situation, he said my daughter “is not blind,” and refused to allow the service dog to stay.
My daughter became extremely upset and started crying. Her service dog, sensing her distress, began to get anxious as well. I had no choice but to take the dog outside, and my little girl spent the rest of dinner crying and feeling humiliated. I even had to go to the car to comfort her near her dog while we waited for our food.
This was an awful experience for us. A Psychiatric Service Dog is protected under federal ADA law, just like any other service animal. They are not pets — they are trained to assist individuals with disabilities
… moreThe staff asked to see the dog’s ID, and I presented it without hesitation. After that, we were made to wait while they called the manager. When he arrived, instead of understanding the situation, he said my daughter “is not blind,” and refused to allow the service dog to stay.
My daughter became extremely upset and started crying. Her service dog, sensing her distress, began to get anxious as well. I had no choice but to take the dog outside, and my little girl spent the rest of dinner crying and feeling humiliated. I even had to go to the car to comfort her near her dog while we waited for our food.
This was an awful experience for us. A Psychiatric Service Dog is protected under federal ADA law, just like any other service animal. They are not pets — they are trained to assist individuals with disabilities
Ec Borges
I have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years, and the quality of the food seems to just get better. Over the years, they have changed its aesthetic and added 1 more seating room area. Their desserts are also amazing. I’m Portuguese and I can tell what’s good portuguese food and what’s not, and this is my go-to place when I miss my country. It’s rare that a restaurant can survive over 25 with keeping the best quality. Sometimes we do rodizio, or salmon. but what I really love is their roasted chicken. Their bread is also always very fresh and delicious.
… moreJoel Mathew
Went to get Sunday lunch and it was very busy. We noticed a ton of to go orders being made. But the restaurant was full. Luckily there was a table available for us. We ordered the jumbo shrimp, swordfish, skirt steak, porterhouse, bronzini, flan and heavenly whites (natas do ceo)
We were very impressed with the food quality and taste. Everything was made to perfection and we would love to come back again and try their rodizio. We saw others getting it and it looked great as well.
… moreWe were very impressed with the food quality and taste. Everything was made to perfection and we would love to come back again and try their rodizio. We saw others getting it and it looked great as well.
Liz
The Streak is really good, so is the salmon dish. Good portion size. The descriptions on the menu aren’t very detailed so My advice would be to ask for details; fore ample my dish came with sausage which was not part of the description.
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