Buteco

"Curious Sags, always up for travel, will appreciate a break from the usual scene. Get this fire sign glowing with globally-inspired Buteco, and order a “Caipirinha” (cachaca, muddled lime, cane sugar, choice of traditional, guava, passionfruit, or coconut) or a “Madre Mia” (tequila, ginger liqueur, lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple)." - Denise K. James

"The Brazilian coffee house and bar at Grant Park’s Beacon complex is a quiet neighborhood hangout by day, but evenings see Buteco transform into a buzzy bar serving caipirinhas, beer, and wine. Live music and open mic nights are hosted throughout the week on the covered patio out back and include acts ranging from local indie rock bands to samba and acoustic guitar. It’s not unusual to see couples during samba nights spill out onto the sidewalk dancing. In 2022, owner and musician Rafael Pereira transitioned the food menu to mostly street tacos. But the restaurant also serves feijoada (Brazilian bean stew) on special occasions." - Beth McKibben

"Butaco is a popular food truck that usually posts up outside of Buteco in Grant Park. But they've expanded with a new stall in the Southern Feedstore food hall in EAV. The exterior of the stall pays homage to its mobile roots with an outline of a truck complete with actual wheels and a side-view mirror. Order at the counter and choose from a variety of tacos served in corn tortillas like the spicy al pastor or opt for the crunchy shelled El Gringo with ground beef. The churros are skippable, but that’s fine ‘cause we can always snag a chocolate waffle for dessert from the Waffle Bar stall next door. " - Juli Horsford

"In Portuguese, “buteco” means a place where alcoholic beverages are sold, AKA our favorite type of spot. Like the OG Brazilian bar and coffee shop in Grant Park, this EAV location only serves bevvies. Since none of the other food stalls at the Southern Feedstore serve alcohol, you’ll find us on a stool at the mosaic tiled bar with a Caipirinha in hand." - Juli Horsford

"In 2022, Buteco owner Rafael Pereira shifted the food menu at his coffee and cocktail bar in Grant Park away from Brazilian fare to street tacos." - Beth McKibben