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Minas Brazilian Restaurant & Cachaçaria

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Brazilian Restaurant$$$$

Civic Center, San Francisco

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Minas Brazilian Restaurant & Cachaçaria

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Dinner Menu 4Lunch Menu 4Brunch Menu 5Valentines Day Prix Fixe Menu 2Happy Hour Menu 2Drink Menu 6Dessert and Wine Menu 4

Dinner Menu

Tira Gostos - Appetizers

Pão De Queijo

9.00

Brazil's finest baked cheese balls

Coxinhas

9.00

Crispy croquettes filled with chicken and fresh herbs served with tomato vinaigrette

Bolinho De Bacalhau

10.00

Crispy cod and potato croquettes with fresh herbs

Mandioca Frita

9.00

Yucca fries served with basil aioli

Lula Brasileiro

12.00

Fried calamari served with pepper and basil aioli sauce

Frango a Passarinho

11.00

Chicken marinated in lemon pepper and salt, sautéed in garlic and parsley

Sopa Do Dia

6.00

Soup of the day

Empadinha De Camarão

12.00

Baked traditional shrimp pie served with a diced tomato and onion vinaigrette

Almondegas Mineira

14.00

Pork and beef meatballs in a tomato basil sauce served with bread

Camarão Flambado Na Cachaça

14.00

Shrimp sautéed with Brazilian spices and flamed with cachaça

Mexilhões Negros

15.00

Black mussels sautéed in olive oil with lemon, garlic, tomatoes and white wine

Tasting Platter

18.00

Coxinha, Bolinho de Bacalhau, Mandioca Frita and Shrimp pie

Saladas - Salads

Salada De Palmito

13.00

Hearts of palm, tomatoes, quail eggs, and fresh mixed greens tossed with a lemon truffle oil dressing

Salada De Galinha

14.00

A tangy Brazilian shredded chicken salad seasoned with our special dressing served with cherry tomatoes, red onions, pomegranate, walnuts and mixed greens

Salada De Minas

14.00

Red and golden beets marinated in whole grain mustard and aged balsamic dressing topped with roasted walnuts and Micro Bull's Blood herbs, served on a bed of greens over shaved chayote squash with goat cheese crostini

Pratos Tradicionais - Traditional Entrées

Moqueca De Peixe

22.00

Fresh Atlantic salmon and filet of farm-raised bassa fish stew cooked in a delicate coconut milk and tomato sauce, red and yellow bell peppers with Brazilian spices served with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens

Camarão Na Moranga

27.00

Baked whole cabocha squash stuffed with shrimp, red and yellow bell peppers in a fresh tomato sauce served with rice

Mariscada

27.00

– Seafood stew of shrimp, salmon, sole, calamari and black mussels in a tomato, herb wine sauce, with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens

Bife Acebolado

24.00

Thick cut (10oz) Top sirloin sautéed in garlic with onions, served with garlic rice, Tropeiro our signature beans, sautéed collard greens and tomato vinaigrette

Costelinhas De Porco Glaceada Com Goiabada

20.00

Our signature sautéed baby back pork ribs glazed in guava paste, served with mashed sweet potatoes (4 ribs; for 6 ribs there will be an additional $4 charge)

Salmon Com Molho De Maracuja

21.00

Grilled salmon topped with a passion fruit sauce, served with vegetables and rice

Galinha Na Cerveja

18.00

Tender quarter chicken marinated in dark beer, baked with savory Brazilian spices, served with rice and vegetables

Filet Com Fritas

18.00

Sliced beef tenderloin sautéed with onions served with fries

Feijoada Completa

20.00

Black bean, beef and pork stew, served with rice, farofa, sautéed collard greens, orange and pineapple

Prato Vegetariano

16.00

Please ask your server for today's vegetarian special

Porções - Side Dishes

all sides $5.50

Vegetais Do Dia

Vegetables of the day

Arroz De Coco

Coconut rice

Tomato Vinaigrette

Chilled diced tomatoes, onions and peppers in a vinegar and olive oil sauce

Arroz

White rice

Arroz De Alho

Garlic rice

Feijão

Sauteed pinto beans

Feijão Tropeiro

Our signature beans spiced with sausage, bacon, herbs, Brazilian peppers, eggs and yucca flour

Fritas

Potato fries

Farofa

Manioc flour sautéed with butter, garlic and bacon

Lunch Menu

Please ask about today's specials

Tira Gostos - Appetizers

Pão De Queijo

9.00

Brazil's finest baked cheese balls

Coxinhas

8.50

Crispy chicken croquettes served with house made tomato vinaigrette

Frango a Passarinho

9.50

Chicken marinated in lemon pepper and salt, sautéed in garlic and parsley

Mandioca Frita

7.50

Yucca fries served with our pepper and basil aioli

Sopa Do Dia

6.00

Soup of the day. Please ask your server for today's choice

Bolinho De Bacalhau

9.00

Crispy salt cod and potato croquettes with fresh herbs

Lula Brasileiro

11.50

Fried calamari with garlic, fresh herbs served with pepper and basil aioli

Empadinha De Camarão

6.50

Baked traditional shrimp pie served with a diced tomato and onion vinaigrette

Saladas - Salads

Salada De Palmito

11.00

Hearts of palm, tomatoes, quail eggs, and fresh mixed greens in a lemon, truffle oil dressing

Salada De Galinha

13.00

A tangy Brazilian shredded chicken salad seasoned with our special dressing served with cherry tomatoes, red onions, pomegranate, walnuts and mixed greens

Pratos Tradicionais - Traditional Entrées

Peixe Grelhado

13.00

Grilled filet of farm-raised bassa in a red bell pepper sauce, served with mixed greensand rice

Costelinhas De Porco Glaceada Com Goiabada

15.00

Our signature sautéed baby back pork ribs glazed in guava paste, served with mashed sweet potatoes

Filet Com Fritas

14.00

Sliced beef tenderloin sautéed with onions, served with fries

Moqueca De Peixe

16.00

Fresh Atlantic salmon and filet of farm-raised basa fish stew cooked in a delicate coconut milk and tomato sauce, red and yellow bell peppers with Brazilian spices, served with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens

Hamburger Brasileiro

12.00

Brazilian style hamburger with an 8oz. Angus beef patty, one egg, bacon, ham, pepper and basil aioli, onions, lettuce and tomatoes on a burger bun. Served with fries or green salad

Bife Acebolado

16.00

Thick cut top sirloin sautéed in garlic with onions, served with your choice of two sides

Camarão Flambado Na Cachaça

15.00

Shrimp sautéed with Brazilian spices and flamed with cachaça served with rice

Galinha Na Cerveja

14.00

Tender quarter chicken marinated in dark beer, baked with savory Brazilian spices, served with rice and vegetables

Feijoada Completa

15.00

Beef, pork and black bean stew, served with rice, farofa, collard greens, orange and pineapple

Prato Vegetariano

12.00

Please ask your server for today's vegetarian special

Porções - Side Dishes

all sides $5.50

Vegetais Do Dia

Vegetables of the day

Arroz De Coco

Coconut rice

Tomato Vinaigrette

Chilled diced tomatoes, onions and peppers in a vinegar and olive oil sauce

Arroz

White rice

Feijão

Sauteed pinto beans

Feijão Tropeiro

Our signature beans spiced with sausage, bacon, herbs, Brazilian peppers, eggs and yucca flour

Fritas

Potato fries

Farofa

Manioc flour sautéed with butter, garlic and bacon

Brunch Menu

Try Our Special Brunch Libations

Brazilian Mimosa

6.00

Sparkling wine, fresh squeezed orange juice, and passion fruit juice

Bottomless Mimosas

16.00

All the mimosas you care to enjoy

Regular Mimosa

6.00

Sparkling wine with fresh squeezed orange juice

Brunch Menu

Pão De Queijo

8.00

Baked, crisp on the outside, cheesy on the inside bread rolls made with tapioca flour

Rabanada E Linguiça

14.00

Brazilian French toast with Spicy Portuguese pork sausage served with a fruit salad

Linguiça E Ovos

14.00

Spicy Portuguese pork sausage, two eggs, 3 pães de queijo and fruit salad

Filet Com Fritas

15.00

Sliced beef tenderloin sautéed with onions served with fries

Salmon Com Molho De Maracuja

18.00

Grilled salmon topped with a passion fruit sauce, served with rice and vegetables

Galinha Na Cerveja

16.00

Tender quarter chicken marinated in dark beer, baked with savory Brazilian spices, served with rice and vegetables

Costelinhas De Porco Glaceada Com Goiabada

17.00

Our signature sautéed baby back pork ribs glazed in guava paste served with mashed sweet potatoes

Café Da Manhã Mineiro

14.00

Two eggs, bacon, ham & cheese slices, 3 pães de queijo, 2 rabanadas (Brazilian style French toast) , fruit salad, and guava jam

Omelete De Palmito, Queijo E Tomate

14.00

Hearts of palm, Gruyere cheese and cherry tomato omelette with mixed greens or fruit salad

Hamburger Brasileiro

14.00

Brazilian style hamburger with an 8oz. Angus beef patty, one egg, bacon, ham, our special burger spread (pepper, basil aioli) , onions, lettuce and tomatoes on a burger bun. Served with fries and a fruit or green salad

Moqueca De Peixe

19.00

Fresh Atlantic salmon and filet of farm-raised basa fish stew cooked in a delicate coconut milk and tomato sauce, red and yellow bell peppers with Brazilian spices served with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens

Feijoada Completa

18.00

Black bean, beef and pork stew, served with rice, farofa, sautéed collard greens, orange and pineapple

Bife Acebolado

18.00

Thick-cut top sirloin sautéed in garlic with onions, served with your choice of two sides

Saladas - Salads

Salada De Palmito

12.00

Hearts of palm, tomatoes, quail eggs, mixed greens, tossed with a lemon, truffle oil dressing

Salada De Galinha

13.00

A tangy Brazilian shredded chicken salad seasoned with our special dressing served with cherry tomatoes, red onions, pomegranate, walnuts and mixed greens

Tira Gostos - Appetizers

Coxinhas

9.00

Crispy chicken croquettes served with house made tomato vinaigrette

Lula Brasileiro

12.00

Fried calamari served with garlic, fresh herbs and pepper, basil aioli

Empadinha De Camarão

12.00

Baked traditional shrimp pie served with a diced tomato and onion vinaigrette

Bolinho De Bacalhau

10.00

Crispy salt cod and potato croquettes with fresh herbs

Mandioca Frita

9.00

Yucca fries served with pepper, basil aioli

Frango a Passarinho

11.00

Chicken marinated in lemon pepper and salt, sautéed in garlic and parsley

Porções - Sides

all sides $5.50

Vegetais Do Dia

Vegetables of the day

Arroz De Coco

Coconut rice

Arroz

White rice

Feijão Tropeiro

Our signature beans spiced with sausage, bacon, herbs, Brazilian peppers, eggs and yucca flour

Feijão

Sauteed pinto beans

Fritas

Potato fries

Farofa

Manioc flour sautéed with butter, garlic and bacon

Tomato Vinaigrette

Chilled diced tomatoes, onions and peppers in a vinegar and olive oil sauce

Valentines Day Prix Fixe Menu

$50 per guest

Prix Fixe

Bubbly Starter

Begin your evening with a complementary glass of sparkling wine

Camarão Grelhado

Grilled jumbo tiger prawns with avocado mousse and a smoked paprika sauce

Main Course

Your choice of main course

Fricassee De Frango

Tender shredded chicken prepared in a cream sauce with sweet corn and green olives, baked with Parmesan cheese and topped with shoestring potatoes, served with rice and salad

Picanha Na Tabua

Tri-tip steak marinated and charbroiled, served with garlic rice, Brazilian vinaigrette, farofa and vegetables

Oven Roasted Poussin Chicken

Poussin chicken stuffed with rice, ground beef and brazil nuts prepared with a chicken broth reduction served with salad

Mousse De Goiaba

Smooth, Brazilian-style guava mousse topped with a guava rum sauce

Happy Hour Menu

Tuesday – Wednesday 5:30 to 7:00 pm; Thursday – Friday 5:00 to 7:00 pm

Drinks

Signature Caipirinhas

Ask for the fruit of the day

House Wines

Flight of Two Cachaças

Cocktail of the Day – Brazilian Mule

Acai liqueur, vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, served in a copper mug

Tap Or Brazilian Beers

Nibbles

All small plates: $6

Coxinhas

Crispy chicken croquettes served with house-made tomato vinaigrette (3 pieces)

Frango a Passarinho

Chicken pieces marinated in lemon pepper and salt, lightly fried, sautéed in garlic and parsley

Our Almost Famous Pão De Queijo

Brazil's finest baked cheese balls

Mandioca Frita

Yucca fries served with a basil aioli

Lula Brasileiro

Fried calamari served with a basil aioli

Drink Menu

Drinks

We proudly feature the largest collection of Cachaças in the Bay Area. A flight of 3 for $20. A flight of 4 for $30

Avuá Amburana

14.00

Golden color, rice pudding, cinnamon and honey. Best neat

Avuá Prata

10.00

Aged in stainless steel, lime, caraway, lemongrass, lush with short finish

Germana

20.00

Aged two years in French oak, woody, slightly sweet (when available)

Leblon Reserva Especial

16.00

Small batch, aged in oak barrels, with notes of honey and walnuts

Novo Fogo Chameleon

14.00

Aged one year in repurposed oak barrels, vanilla, hazelnut, citrus

Novo Fogo Silver

14.00

Aged one year in stainless, bold, pineapple, banana, honey

Sagatibapura

14.00

Very clean, delicate flavor and aroma of fresh cut sugarcane

Ypioca

12.00

Aged 2 years in freijo wood, smoky and woody

Avuá Oak

16.00

Aged in French oak, vanilla, butterscotch, herbs, dry finish

Avua Tapinhoã

14.00

Aged in rare tipinhoã wood, sweet notes of toasted coconut, fresh honeycomb, and caramel

Leblon

10.00

Small batch, aged in XO Cognac casks, ultra-smooth taste 8x gold medalist

Novo Fogo

14.00

Aged two years in oak from the rain rainforest, banana bread, cinnamon bark and coffee

Novo Fogo Graciosa

14.00

Aged in oak and finished in Brazil nut barrels, pecan on the nose, finishing with soft clove and anise

Novo Fogo Tanager

14.00

Aged in oak then zebra wood, red color, earthy, tropical fruit, cinnamon

Salinas Traditional

16.00

Aged 3 years in balsam wood, clear and woody (when available)

Specialty Drinks

Caipirinha - the National Cocktail of Brazil

13.00

Muddled lime and sugar shaken with cachaça (Brazilian sugar cane rum) and ice. Or try a refreshing fruit caipirinha made with mango, watermelon, or passion fruit

Strawberry Basil Caipirinha

14.00

Basil is the new black! Cachaça, fresh strawberries, torn basil leaves, fresh lime and sugar

Brazilian Old Fashioned

13.00

A must try new Old fashioned! Leblon Reserva cachaça, sugar, maraschino cherries, lime and bitters

Brazilian Mule

13.00

Acai liqueur, vodka, ginger beer and lime juice served in a cooper mug

Minas Gerais Cosmopolitan

13.00

Chic and refreshing! Cachaça, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime and simple syrup

Brazilian Margarita

13.00

Simply smooth! Leblon Reserva cachaça or Tequila, Combier liqueur d'orange, fresh lime juice, Brazilian peppers, served on the rocks with a salted rim

The Rio Royal

10.00

Suave and delicious! Cedilla açai fruit liqueur and sparkling wine

San Francisco's Famous Pisco Punch

13.00

We are proud to serve this classic San Francisco drink. Pisco, fresh lime, pineapple and red wine (invented at the famous Bank Exchange Bar)

Coco Minas Martini

14.00

Creamy and addictive! Vodka, coconut milk, pineapple juice and shredded coconut

The Ultimate Mojito

12.00

Made with fresh mint, lime muddled together, shaken with rum and fresh watermelon

Pineapple Mint Caipirinha

14.00

A summery twist on the classic! Cachaça, fresh pineapple, mint leaves and sugar

Caipirinha De Vinho

12.00

Soft & cool! White or Red wine, cachaça, fresh lime and sugar (Brazilian take on Sangria)

Brazilian Gentleman

13.00

Cool and understated! Leblon Reserva cachaça, Blanc Vermouth, Combier liqueur d'orange and fresh lime juice

Bossa Manhattan

13.00

Step out in style! Leblon Reserva cachaça, Cedilla Açai Liqueur and bitters

Sambatini

12.00

Delightful! Leblon Reserva cachaça, black raspberry, fresh pineapple and fresh lime juice

Mango Margarita

13.00

Mui Buena! Mango, tequila, Cointreau, sugar and sweet and sour

Sangria 8

10.00

This recipe has been in our family for many years, perfected by my sister, the eighth of nine of us!

Ouro Preto Martini

14.00

Sweet temptation! Vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur and chocolate flakes

Passion Fruit Pisco Sour

14.00

Pisco, egg white, passion fruit juice and bitters

Samba Explosion

18.00

Heavenly! Rum, passion fruit, and a touch of vodka, served in a flaming volcano bowl (serves 2)

Beers

Brazilian: Palma Louca

Light beer

Brazilian: Xingu

Dark or Light

On Tap

Heineken

Sierra Nevada

Modelo Especial

Blue Moon

Bebidas - Beverages

Fruit Juices

6.00

Passion Fruit, Mango, Orange

Sparkling Water

4.00

Hot Tea

4.00

Iced Tea

4.00

Brazilian Coffee

4.00

Sodas

Guarana

4.00

Regular or diet

Lime Soda

4.00

Coke

4.00

Regular or diet

Dessert and Wine Menu

Sobremesas - Desserts

Mousse De Maracuja

9.00

Rich and creamy, passion fruit mousse with a passion fruit sauce

Pavê De Goiabada E Dolce De Leite

10.00

Layers of ladyfinger biscuits, sweet guava paste, and doce de leite, topped with whipped cream

Sorvete

9.00

We proudly serve San Francisco's Hometown Creamery Ice Cream (ask your server for today's flavor)

Pudim De Coco

9.00

Silky smooth coconut-infused flan

Mousse De Chocolate

9.00

Brazilian style chocolate mousse with cachaça

Bebidas - Beverages

Brazilian Coffee

4.00

Hot Tea

Black Tea

Green Tea

Lemon

Earl Grey

Orange Spice

English Breakfast

Chamomile

Vinhos De Sobremesa - Dessert Wines

2012 Michele Chiarlo Moscato D'asti, Italy

7.00

Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Portugal

8.00

Fonseca Ruby Port "Bin 27", Portugal

5.00

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