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Jonathan Trew
April 11, 2017
Boteco do Brasil
Edinburgh’s Boteco do Brasil: Salsa hotspot. Pic: [restaurant Facebook][1]

Boteco do Brasil is bringing some Latin sizzle to the capital.

Even during our recent sunny spell, Edinburgh and Rio de Janeiro are seldom mistaken for one another. Portobello Beach has its charms but it’s not Copacabana.

However, Boteco do Brasil on Lothian Street is helping blur the lines.

The younger sister to Boteco do Brasil on Glasgow’s Trongate, the Edinburgh branch is now in its fourth year and has earned a dazzling reputation as a top party spot and the go-to joint for Brazilian culinary specialities.

Eat like a Brazilian at Boteco do Brasil

For many visitors, it’s the live Latin music and salsa dance nights that make up a large part of Boteco do Brasil’s appeal.

The late night merengue sessions are certainly popular but you would be missing a trick if you passed over the food menu in your hurry to hit the dancefloor.

Recently, the kitchen team refreshed the menu and it’s looking as colourful as the Rio carnival.

Edinburgh’s Boteco do Brasil has several offers running on their 5pm Dining page. You could book in for two courses on the express lunch menu for £6.95 or enjoy a main course and dessert from the a la carte menu plus a half pint of Brahma for £12.99.

Alternatively, book in to Boteco do Brasil with 5pm and make the most of a 20% discount on the a la carte menu.

Feast your eyes on this little lot:

Boteco do Brasil
Coxinha de frango: Brasil’s answer to the chicken drumstick.
Barbecue prawns marinated with chilli and garlic then grilled.
Barbecue prawns marinated with chilli and garlic then grilled.
Misto de peixe: fresh white fish, calamari and tiger prawns, all fried and served on a bed of fresh salad or with chips.
Misto de peixe: fresh white fish, calamari and tiger prawns, all fried and served on a bed of fresh salad or with chips.
Feijoada: the traditional Brazilian feast stew with black beans, pork ribs, smoked bacon, salt beef and smoked sausage. It is served served with rice, chilli salad, flavoured cassava flour and slices of orange.
Feijoada: the traditional Brazilian feast stew with black beans, pork ribs, smoked bacon, salt beef and smoked sausage. It is served served with rice, chilli salad, flavoured cassava flour and slices of orange.
A lighter option: fillet of corn-fed chicken, rice, refried beans and mixed salad.
A lighter option: fillet of corn-fed chicken, rice, refried beans and mixed salad.
Spaghetti with fresh seafood and a cherry tomato sauce.
Spaghetti with fresh seafood and a cherry tomato sauce.