Food and Dining in Brazil

Brazilian street food is a real highlight of a trip to this evocative and eclectic country. Considering this is a place that excels at pastimes as diverse as soccer, jiu jitsu, and samba, it shouldn’t be too surprising that Brazilian food also draws its flavors from a vast fusion of influences. The country’s population is impressively diverse, including people of European, Amerindian, African, Levantine, and East Asian descent. This rich blend is reflected in the vast array of flavors to be found in its food.

It’s said that if you really want to get to know a place you need to get to know the people and there’s no better way of doing this than to eat what they eat. Luckily, Brazilian culture is lively and fun-loving and eating outside plays a large role in daily life. All of Brazil can be found in the copious amount of street snacks you will find at every turn. From refreshing smoothies that will rehydrate you by the beach, to the taste of old gaucho cowboy heritage at the churrascaria, the full range of sweet to savory can be sampled in our list of the best street foods in Brazil.