City: Sao_Paulo, SP
Hours: Sunday from 7am to 2pm.
Cost: No Information Available
There are 40 options for filling, but the specialty is beef. Another surefire is applied to dried meat with onion and mozzarella.
Pastel is generally the equivalent of the Spanish empanadas. They are generally about 4 inches by 6 inches in size. The pastry is prepared with wheat flour filled with ground beef, cheeses, corn, peas, and other vegetables. Most “pastelarias” (this is how they’re called in Brazil) offer 50+ alternatives of fillings. Dessert pastries normally stuffed have bananas, chocolate, strawberries and various other fruits and sweets. The pastry dough is typically very thin and crispy. They are then deep fried and served hot. Make sure you leave room for a dessert pastry!
Brazilians love pastels and it has become a huge sensation from north to south.
Some pastelarias offer over 50+ different fillings one can choose from. Dessert pasteis are a must to try. The pastries are complete meals.
Often places also offer delivery, so patrons can call, order their pastries, and have them delivered. It usually takes 30 to 45 minutes for the delivery , so make sure you call ahead of time.
These eateries generally have a fast food feel to them, with basic tables and chairs. Outside seating and a dynamic customer base are common as well.
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