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Restaurante Spot vs Mocoto

Both Mocoto and Spot are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mocoto scores significantly better than Spot. Mocoto ranks #3 in Sao Paulo with approval from 6 publications such as Lonely Planet, BlackBook and Afar Magazine.

Restaurante Spot
Restaurante Spot
7 / 10
Al. Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 72, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo
From $20 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"A few blocks west of MASP, this quaint yet futuristic glass-encased diner occupies a lonely single-story building tucked between government skyscrapers." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"More than 10 years old and still trendy, Spot seems to be the exception to the rule that all that is hip soon melts into air." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Hotspot owned by Ritz owners knows how to appeal to the beautiful people."
Mocoto
Mocoto
8 / 10
Av. Nossa Senhora do Loreto, 1.100, Vila Medeiros, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 02219-001
From $0 /night
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Restaurants don’t get any cooler—or more Brazilian—than this current cult spot owned by 30-year-old Rodrigo Oliveira." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Named for its locally-known bone marrow soup, this rustic  restaurant on the outskirts of the city has gained obsessive following."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand
"You'll need to embark on something of a pilgrimage to get to this famous and secluded eatery specialising in cuisine from the north-east." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This far-flung restaurant is an exceptional take on the classic boteco, run by the young, charismatic chef Rodrigo Olveira." Full review
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Try his Northeastern Brazilian classics like escondidinho, a rich little meat-and-manioc pie, and don't miss the homemade torresmo, crunchy morsels of pork rind.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Chef Rodrigo Oliveira's full-on gastronomic party dishes up the hearty cuisine of Brazil's northeast—rich meat stews, pork knee, cashew-crusted river fish and other regional delights." Full review