Casa dos Presuntos "Xico"

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"The food displayed in the window and the ham legs from northern Portugal hanging from the ceiling leave no doubt: This is a tasco, as people in Porto fondly call their favorite neighborhood spots. Here, a single family takes turns serving the handful of tables, pouring cold beers, and slicing the cured ham that fills the sandwiches constantly landing on the slate counter. Daily snacks might include cod fritters, breaded shrimp, or deep-fried tripe. On Rua do Heroísmo, Xico is an institution that has withstood both time and the city’s wave of gentrification. Vibe check: Do like the locals and stand at the counter for a front-row seat to the action." - Rafael Tonon