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Eating in Fortaleza
Eating in Fortaleza
The best concentration of restaurants in town is found in the Varjota neighbourhood, especially along Rua Fredrico Borges and its side streets, starting some five blocks inland from Beira Mar.
Thursday is crab day in Fortaleza, especially in the many shacks at Praia do Futuro.
For a cheap and good lunch, try Maciel Lanches at Av. Monsenhor Tabosa 1010, near the corner of Rua Ildefonso Albano, from 1045 AM to 145 PM. The normal mix of rice, beans, farofa and vegetables comes with some four different options, like chicken, fried or boiled beef, all fresh. At R$ 4 it includes a softdrink. Also has a few a la carte options and fresh juices.
Naturalmente Jeri, (In Windzen Naish kitesurf and windsurf store - Praia do Futuro near Barraca Vira Verão), ☎ +55 85 3262 0632, . Lunch and Dinner. Specialties are crepes and Açaí, also sandwiches, fruit juices, and salads. Hang out for local windsurfers and kitesurfers, especially after beach. Crepes from R$9. �
Ancora, Avenida Beira Mar (Near Rua Frei Mansueto), ☎ +55 85 3267 5348. Arguably the best in town, all dishes are house specialties. Pizzeria on location. Most mains for two people at R$ 30-40. �
La France, Rua Silva Jatahy 982, Meireles (Just off Av Desembargador Moreira, two blocks from Beira Mar), ☎ +55 85 3242 5095. Perhaps not authentic French, but a varied menu, including escargots, and a selection of wines. Dishes for 2 at R$ 40-60. �
Parque Recreio , Av. Rui Barbosa 2727. Open air restaurant with grilled meats, sea food and more.
Three options for a rodizio (grilled meats en masse, watch out for expensive drinks and desserts):
Churrascaria Gheller, Av. Monsenhor Tabosa 825, corner of Antonio Augusto, Praia Iracema, ☎ +55 85 3219 3599. 13:00-late. This is arguably the best value rodizio in the tourist area. If you are not too hungry, you can also pay R$ 22 per kilo. Tuesdays and Saturdays there's a stand-up comedian at 21:00, adding R$ 10 per person to your bill. All you can eat R$ 20. �
Sal e Brasa, Av Abolição, . All you can eat R$ 49. �
Boi Preto, Av Beira Mar, . Is it worth it? All you can eat R$ 59. �
The state of Ceará is renowned for its seafood. Near the fish market are several restaurants:
Peixada do Meio. Many dishes for two at around R$ 30, also meat.. �
Hong Kong Arguably the best Sushi in Fortaleza. Also fried fish with stir fried vegetables, etc. Try the Barca - a 'boat' of fish with up to 50 pieces of your choice served on a bed of salad.
If you are a bit more courageous, buy your shrimp, lobster, squid, whatever straight from the stalls, and hit one of the nearby shacks to fry it for you. One kilo of mid-sized shrimps about R$ 15, R$ 3 for frying, -then plenty of beers!
There is bad, watery, plastic flavoured ice cream galore in Fortaleza, as elsewhere in Brazil. Try these for the real stuff:
Sorveteria 50 Sabores, Several branches: At the fish market; At Nautico. R$5 for one scoop. �
Barbaresco, Several tiny branches around town. �
If your accommodation has bad or no breakfast, most large hotels let you take part in theirs for about R$ 10-12.
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