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Boteco Brasil: Brazilian Home Cooking and Live Music in East Vancouver
Boteco Brasil is a Brazilian restaurant and bar at 2545 Nanaimo Street, near East Broadway in East Vancouver. Owner Eliane Trovo serves homestyle Brazilian dishes.
In Brazil, a boteco is a neighbourhood spot for food, drinks, music and friends, and that's the idea here. Boteco hosts regular live music, from samba and bossa nova to jazz.
About Boteco Brasil
The menu runs from finger food and soups to salads, sandwiches, mains and desserts, with a full bar.
It is popular with Vancouver's Brazilian community and also caters events.
The Menu
How It Works
Start with a few salgados and a caipirinha.
What to Order
- Coxinhas: potato dough filled with shredded chicken, breaded and fried.
- Pastel: crisp fried pastry pockets.
- Pão de queijo: baked cheese bread.
- Feijoada: black bean stew, also in a vegan version.
- Picanha: grilled rump cap steak.
- Caipirinha: cachaça, lime and sugar.
Dietary Needs
Brazilian menus feature meat, beans and cassava. Pão de queijo is naturally gluten-free, and Boteco offers a vegan feijoada. Ask about other dietary needs.
Atmosphere and Dining Experience
Bright, festive and cozy, with an outdoor patio.
- Best for: Brazilian comfort food with live music
- Price: moderate
- Format: lunch and dinner
- Good to know: check the schedule for live music nights
Location: Kensington-Cedar Cottage (East Vancouver), Vancouver
Boteco Brasil is at 2545 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC, near East Broadway.
Hours of Operation
Check current hours before you go.
Reservations
- Reserve through the restaurant's website, by phone or by Instagram message.
Price Range
Boteco Brasil is moderately priced.
Contact Information
- Address: 2545 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC V5N 5E6
- Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage (East Vancouver), Vancouver
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Frequently Asked Questions
What does boteco mean?
A casual Brazilian spot for food, drinks and music.
Does Boteco Brasil have live music?
Yes, regularly.
Are there vegan options?
Yes, including a vegan feijoada.
What should I order?
Coxinhas, pão de queijo and feijoada.

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