Since Portugal is filled to the brim with incredible flavors, it would take you months, if not years, to try all of the great ones. Very few of us have that kind of time and determination.
Juicy grilled steak is generally accompanied by grilled onions, mustard, and cheese on a fresh Portuguese roll. It’s the perfect midday meal when you have a full day of exploring to do.
This traditional Portuguese dessert consists of a flaky pastry bowl filled with creamy custard, which is all cooked to perfection.
If you order Caldo Verde at a traditional restaurant, look out for one with paio (pork sausage) and accompany it with broa (corn-bread).
Mussels, prawns, crab, squid, cuttlefish, and assorted fish may all find their way into these dishes, so you can easily choose one that has all your favorites.
Pao de Queijo is the ultimate cheesey snack. It’s a ball of stringy dough make from tapioca flour and cheese, rolled into a ball and fried until it’s gooey and hot in the center.