In Alma do Cachorro the king is the hotdog. Or rather, the “genuine” hotdog. It is with pride that Júlio Bacalhau, one of the owners, assumes that Alma do Cachorro has “one of the best hotdogs in the city of Porto”, which makes it so appreciated and authentic. The hotdog (with soul) is the most famous one, but there are other options, such as the well-known beef sandwich and other varied sandwiches. Here, the beef sandwiches have names of the heritage of the undefeated city; that is why you can enjoy the ‘Ribeira’, the ‘Sé’, the ‘São Bento’, the ‘Palácio de Cristal’, the ‘D. Luís’, the ‘Aliados’ and the ‘Clérigos’. In a family atmosphere, welcoming, intimate and designed for conviviality and closeness, the aim is to provide an experience that leaves customers satisfied.

In a minimalist and welcoming environment, you will find at Essência Lusa traditional Portuguese dishes and snacks, of homemade confection. The project was born in 2015, with the objective of promoting the varied Portuguese gastronomy to the people who visit Porto, deriving its name from it. The dishes to be highlighted are the codfish with bread, octopus in the oven, seafood rice, Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish) and the Tripas à Moda do Porto. There is a bet on confection, offering dishes that are cooked in the moment and with high quality products, at competitive prices, but not only. It is part of the Portuguese tradition to receive well and, for that, you can count on the friendliness of the staff in the reception and the service provided to the client.

In the middle of 2020, in a context of summer and pandemic, the owner missed his native Bahia, its relaxed climate, a place to drink a cold beer, a place to feel at home. He noticed that this feeling was not unique, but of the entire Brazilian community living in the city. It was there that he decided to open the Boteco Pra Começar, according to the Brazilian tradition, to contagion the Invicta with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. According to them, its beer is “stupidly cold”, its portions are generous and have exclusive recipes from the “Patroa” of ‘dadinho de tapioca’ (tapioca little squares), cream topside, mini kibe, besides the traditional acarajé. They also have executive dinner menus.