Best Brazilian Restaurants in Africa

Fogo Gaucho, located in Westland, is Nairobi's premier destination for authentic Brazilian churrascaria, offering an endless parade of sizzling meats at your table. Situated in the heart of Nairobi, this lively steakhouse captures the spirit and flavours of Brazil with its vibrant atmosphere and traditional cooking techniques. At Fogo Gaucho, guests are treated to a truly unique dining experience. The restaurant specializes in rodízio style service, where skilled passadores (meat servers) roam the dining room with towering skewers of freshly grilled meats, slicing them directly onto your plate. The selection includes a variety of beef cuts, lamb, pork, chicken, and sausages, all cooked to perfection over open flames to enhance their natural flavours. The experience is complemented by an extensive salad bar featuring fresh vegetables, imported cheeses, cured meats, and traditional Brazilian side dishes such as feijoada (black bean stew), farofa (toasted cassava flour), and pão de queijo (cheese bread). These accompaniments are carefully prepared to match the robust flavours of the meats.

La Cabana Restaurant, situated in the vibrant city of Kampala, is often heralded as Uganda's premium steakhouse. Renowned for its sumptuous meat dishes, fresh seafood, and inviting atmosphere, La Cabana offers guests an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates a fusion of culinary traditions. As Kampala’s premier steakhouse, La Cabana prides itself on its extensive selection of carefully selected meats. This includes locally sourced, expertly aged beef cuts alongside a diverse range of international offerings such as Brazilian Churrasco BBQ, Argentinean parilla, and Indian clay oven specialities. Their seafood selection is equally impressive, with offerings like the "Grilled Lobster" and "Prawn Masala" being standout favourites. The menu also caters to vegetarians, with dishes like the "Vegetable Sizzler" and "Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms" providing delightful alternatives to the meat-heavy offerings.