Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine

The food was pretty dang decent, but like others pointed out, the drinks were watery at best. We tried two different cocktail and while the flavor was good, they were definitely weak. It might be good to return and sample some of the other foods, but skip the drinks next time.

Nice view. Very good food, . . . except. The drinks were very weak or watered down and flavorless, and there was not enough pasta in the seafood linguini (maybe that’s a good thing???). I quite literally ran out of pasta before the seafood by a long shot. I had an espresso martini that didn’t taste like coffee at all, and there was very weak or little vodka. It tasted more like a cold hot chocolate. The other specialty drink from the menu (I don’t know which one was ordered ) was also weak and watered down. We didn’t complain because our server was very nice. Needless to say, our next drinks were beer and wine. The music was nice and came from some Yamaha speakers that I have other experience with. A good sounding system. Our server was very thorough and on top of her game. Subtleties in her performance were noted by me as being rather refined. I don’t remember her name, but she was very good. Yes, the hot chili oil is outstanding. Dicks

Moqueca was amazing. The food was on point and service was great. Would highly recommend the Brazilian beef stroganoff. We also got the fish moqueca and that was delicious. As someone with shellfish allergies, I was able to find delicious food and I believe there was no cross contamination since each dish is made individually.

We had a nice dinner here during our stay in 0xnard. The food was flavorful & our server was very nice! For appetizers, the beef empanadas were really great! We also got the Coxinhas which are a potato puff stuffed with a chicken mixture. I thought they were just ok, not as flavorful as the empanadas. For dinner, we got the Bolagnase which was pretty good and the large shrimp Moquacas. The Moquacas were delicious, hot and a bit spicy and very flavorful. My only complaint is not enough rice was served with it. Rice is super cheap, give more as there is so much sauce, it needs more rice please! We got the flan as desert. It was perfectly caramelized and great flavor. For $14 though it was too small. Definitely check this place out if you're visiting Oxnard.

Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine is a delightful spot that brings the vibrant flavors of Brazil to life. Their signature Moqueca is a standout, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned—a true taste of authenticity in every bite. The lively ambiance is elevated with live music, creating a warm and festive atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. A must-visit for anyone craving delicious Brazilian cuisine and a great vibe! 🎶🍲✨

I LOVE this restaurant. I try to make it on the weekends because I order the Feijoada. All the appetizers are amazing but I love the garlic shrimp and steak skewers. No photos to post but I highly recommend. The owners come say hello and the service is amazing. Highly recommend.

Very welcoming staff. We were greeted by the friendly Brazilian owner who went through the menu with us. Traditional dishes from Espírito Santo with seafood and lots of cilantro. Stroganoff was nice, but the original recipe doesn’t have olives ;-)

Nice harbor location where you can see the boats from the dining area. At night time the boats were lit up during Christmas it was very pretty. Food wise I really enjoyed the hearts of palm salad with the creamy dressing. My husband's picanha steak was excellent and cooked perfectly and the sides of yuca fries, farofa (yuca flour( and rice and beans were very well prepared. I had the bomba stew and it was thick with good quality seafood like calamari. But I think there was something this do that didn't react well with my gut so I wanted to highlight that for anyone with a sensitive stomach. Also the portions were a bit on a small side given the high price. Otherwise a good nice dinner out.