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Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine

Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine

3550 S. Harbor BlvdSte. 201, Oxnard, United States

Fish • Seafood • American • Desserts


"I ordered the Brazilian Feijoada and the Paella de Mariscos, and it was some of the best food I've had in the area. The Feijoada is only served on weekends and is considered Brazil's national dish. Although I've never been to Brazil, I can confidently say this dish is truly unique and delicious. It came with black beans, pork, and sausages that paired wonderfully with Brazilian rice, along with a salad and some dipping spices. The flavor is hard to describe, but if you visit on a weekend and it’s available, I highly recommend trying it. As for the paella? It's a must-have! I order it every time I come here because it’s just that good. It’s packed with flavor but is milder on the palate compared to its Spanish counterpart. The seafood paella is delicious, and I think the smaller amount of saffron (or lack thereof) enhances the taste. A small portion is sufficient for one person. After sharing these two dishes with my girlfriend, we left feeling completely satisfied. I also tried a strawberry cocktail, but it mostly tasted like alcohol. I usually don’t order drinks, so I can’t comment much on their drink menu. Overall, this place feels underrated for the amazing food they serve. Be sure to order the paella and a moqueca; after all, you go to a Brazilian restaurant for their unique offerings, not their American menu. The service is decent but can be slow, so don’t hesitate to call the waiter over if you find yourself waiting too long. Just keep in mind that, despite how empty the restaurant may seem, the service may not always be super attentive."

Zebu Grill

Zebu Grill

305 E 92nd St New York, NY 10128, 10128-5413, United States

Meat • Beer • Cheese • Seafood


"My wife and I wanted a nice laid-back place to sit outside and enjoy a fun dinner. We ended up being very disappointed by the service. Our server took about 10-15 minutes to get to the table (which feels like an eternity when you are waiting to order beverages). They took our drink order and quickly returned with a cocktail and waters but the beer we ordered was delayed by a few minutes. Not a big deal, but then the night went south. We didn't see our server again for a very long time. We started to feel like our appetizer was a little delayed when food runners showed up with our entrees. No app in sight. We let them know and eventually the server brought our app. But we were halfway into the meal by that point. The food tasted fine. Nothing extraordinary but not bad. The nachos, I admit, were delicious. The mac and cheese we ordered was described to have bread crumbs but was missing that. Fortunately the server had it taken care of pretty quickly. We were never asked about having our drinks refilled. And after eating, we waited a long time for our check. It just seemed to take forever for everything. None of the problems by themselves would have been a big deal, but together it added up to a somewhat unpleasant experience. The server was nice and apologetic. They also comped us the appetizer which was nice. May have been an off night or maybe a new server, but I can't say I would recommend going on a Saturday night. Also, we did enjoy the outdoor seating area. It was a little tight, but the ambiance was nice."