At this bustling Farmers Market favorite, you can customize your own Brazilian feast, loading up on flavorful meats and sides served buffet-style by weight.
"Pampas is one of the most popular stalls in the entire Original Farmer’s Market, so if you come during peak hours on the weekend, know you’re likely going to wait. But even a 50-person line shouldn’t deter you from this excellent Brazilian spot. Pampas is what’s called a ‘kilo’ restaurant, meaning you pay by the weight of your plate, instead of a set price. It sounds economical at first, until you reach the end of the cafeteria-style line and your plate is stacked six inches high with food. Offerings change daily, but if you spot the creamy catfish moqueca or feijoada, put them on your plate immediately. From there, head to the churrasco-style meats where you’ll find garlicky linguiça and perfectly cooked picanha." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Pampas is one of the most popular stalls in the entire Original Farmer’s Market, so if you come during peak hours on the weekends, just know you’re going to wait. That said, even a 50-person line shouldn’t deter you from this excellent Brazilian spot. Pampas is what’s called a ‘kilo’ restaurant, meaning you pay by the weight of your plate, instead of a set price. It sounds pretty economical at first, until you reach the end of the cafeteria-style line and your plate is stacked six inches high with food. Offerings change daily, but if you spot the creamy catfish moqueca or feijoada—a hearty pork, beef, and black bean stew—put them on your plate immediately. From there, make your way over to the churrasco-style meats where you’ll find everything from garlicky linguiça to perfectly-cooked picanha." - brant cox
"The Original Farmer’s Market branch of this popular by-the-kilo stand was likely the first viral Brazilian restaurant in Los Angeles for barbecue served with salads, hot dishes, and desserts. No one ever leaves Pampas without overstacking their plates with picanha, frango com bacon (bacon-wrapped chicken), linguiça sausage, maionese (potato salad), heart of palm, beans, rice, and caramelized plantains heartily approved by LA’s Brazilian community." - Bill Esparza, Mona Holmes
"Pampas is one of the most popular stalls at the Original Farmers Market, which means there will be 50-person lines during the weekend lunch rush. That’s definitely not ideal, but the hype will make sense once you lock eyes with the glistening, rotating spits of Brazilian barbecue. Pampas is a “kilo” style spot, so you’re paying by the weight of your plate rather than a set price. It sounds economical until you’re met with a buffet of sweet plantains, feijoada, creamy Brazilian stroganoff, and collard greens sauteed with liberal amounts of garlic. The smoked pork and beef in the feijoada are tender enough to cut with a plastic spoon, and you can pair this hearty stew with salty linguiça and fat-capped picanha." - sylvio martins
"Buffets aren’t usually known for careful cooking, but here at this traditional Brazilian comida à quilo joint, the food is fresh, flavorful, and paid for by the pound. Move down the line to select from an assortment of side dishes (vegetables, salads, and pastas) and finish at the churrasco station where grilled picanha, sausages, and garlic chicken await." - Cathy Chaplin, Farley Elliott, Jean Trinh
