Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
If you want a change from rice, beans and meat, this simple place a block from the church serves up a variety of pies.
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Centro & the Mainland
On e of Brazil's best supermarkets, this Santa Catarina-based chain is a great place to stock up for the beaches.
Amazonas
Low-key per-kilo place with OK food and a fine panoramic view of Lago de Tefé. A short walk west of the center.
Panificadora Nossa Senhora de Saúde
Alter do Chão
This popular bakery has a few tables if you want coffee and a pastry, but it's best for its freshly baked bread.
Rio Grande do Sul
One of the first spots you come to on the road into town, this simple por-kilo is a local favorite.
Minas Gerais
Popular with locals for its self-serve offerings, including grilled meats and mineira specialties.
Belém
This roadside pastry cafe does local pastries as well as pizza, and often fills up in the evening.
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
A friendly little restaurant right by the river's edge serving up traditional local dishes.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's largest farmers market sells plenty of flowers, veggies and fruits; there are also cafes and restaurants on hand for those looking for a bit more.
Praia da Pipa
Places like this are a dying breed in popular beach towns like Pipa. Take your pick of any two meat items from the grill, then fill your plate with rice,…
Ceará
This popular Italian place at the end of Broadway claims to procure most of its ingredients from Italy but the cheese that accompanies the pasta gives us…
Jericoacoara
A bit more elegant than most of the cheap eateries, this neat family-run lunch spot serves good-value pratos ejecutivos (set meals cooked to order).
Recife
One of many por kilo eateries in the center, Salada Mista has a decent range of options in a clean and comfortable setting.
Rio de Janeiro
This supermarket in Copacabana is a good choice for loading up on fresh tropical fruits and other snacks.
Jericoacoara
This supermarket is the place to stock up on staples but don't expect big-city variety.
