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Mocotó

4.7 (17,331) $$$$ $$$$ Brazilian, South American Cuisine

Description

Summary: A relaxed, enduring spot that preserves sertão flavors while embracing a modern touch

Mocotó is a casual, family run eatery long loved for its Sertão spirit. The place preserves heritage while moving forward under its son’s leadership, now earning a spot on regional prestige lists. Diners flock on weekends to grab a table with no reservations, and the kitchen serves oxtail in black beer with corn grits, canastra cheese and watercress, plus daily appetisers and hearty mains meant to share. Highlights include sarapatel, bone marrow stew, dadinhos de tapioca and carne de sol, with a vegan moqueca sertaneja as a flavorful option.

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 17 in Top Restaurants of South America 2025
Ranked # 26 in Top Restaurants of South America 2024
Ranked # 19 in Top Restaurants of South America 2023
Michelin
Bib Gourmand 2025
50 Best
Discovery
Ranked # 23 in Latin America 2021
Ranked # 87 in Latin America 2024
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Falstaff
Recommended

Location

Av. Nossa Sra. do Loreto, 1100 - Vila Medeiros, São Paulo - SP, 02219-001, Brazil

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