Pobre Juan

The foods are okay!! Beef and steak are slightly overcooked, while the side dishes are not bad! The appetizers, the bread and the desserts are good. The restaurant is located on the top floor of the mall!

I’ve looked everywhere for a Expresso Martini with no luck but here in Pobre Juan. The views is beautiful plus the Shopping mall is top notch. The food was great and service was amazing as well. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Stumbled upon this place after shopping for three hours. As soon as you walk in ambiance lures you in. Restaurant has really cool vibe about it plus amazing views of the city and river. We ordered way too much food and every single dish was better than the previous one. They have menu in English with pictures online which made a huge difference as well. I will come back here just for those churros.

The food here is amazing. We ordered a sharing steak for 2 and couldn't be happier. Arroz biro biro is also really good as a side! The service was great and the place is really nice.

Has live music, you will pay a small charge for it. Food was delicious and the meat exquisite. The singer was really good and made the place fell cozy. Service was also very friendly.

The restaurant's prime location offers an incredible view that adds a special touch to the dining atmosphere. The food was an absolute delight, bursting with delicious flavors that left a lasting impression. However, what truly elevated my visit was the impeccable service provided by Thiago Souza. Not only was he exceptionally friendly, but his in-depth knowledge of the menu was truly impressive. His recommendations were a perfect match for our tastes, and his attentive and professional demeanor made our dining experience even more enjoyable.

Some of the best beef in São Paulo

Yesterday (05/23/25) I went to the Pobre Juan restaurant in the Cidade Jardim shopping mall in São Paulo for lunch. I have celiac disease, and I checked before going in to see if they would be able to serve me. The hostess told me that they had separate grills and that they took allergies seriously. When I read the menu, I was sure that the dish I had chosen (grilled fish with risotto) was gluten-free. I was assured by both the waiter and the maitre d' that it was in a safe environment. For dessert, I noticed a little nut crumble and asked again to check with the chef, and was assured again that it was safe. I left there for Guarulhos airport because I was flying to NJ, USA, where I live. At the airport, after going through security, I started to feel sick. At the entrance to the lounge, I fainted and then developed uncontrollable vomiting, diarrhea, and severe dehydration, with cyanosis of the lips and tachycardia. I was rescued by the airport medical team, to whom I can say I owe my life. I was very dehydrated and if I had not been rescued in time, I could have gone into cardiac arrest. If the symptoms had started after I was in the air, I certainly could have died. It is time for restaurants that claim to be “high-end” in São Paulo (one of the largest cities in Latin America) to act more responsibly and conscientiously regarding food allergies. Celiac disease is not a whim; it is an autoimmune disease with serious consequences for those who have it.

Had the signature steak medium. It was grilled perfectly and was delicious. The side vegetables were plenty and great non-carb compliment to the steak. Service was attentive but not intrusive. The live music was the icing on the cake.

Looking for a bite to eat before a movie at the mall, we happened upon Pobre Juan due to their excellent three-piece jazz band's music wafting into the mall's corridors. We were seated in view of the huge charcoal grill which was giving off delicious smells. Couvert was good, and had several spreads, including a blue cheese one. The grilled palmito side came served in its own husk - impressive looking! - with a tasty chimichurri sauce. It didn't have much flavor besides the grill marks -- not even salt. Sirloin was done medium rare although my husband requested medium, but tasty and tender nonetheless. My salmon was grilled perfectly medium, although the lemon risotto to accompany it was unforgivably crunchy (undercooked). I didn't finish it. One of the few restaurants I've been to that serves Hoegaarden, it was served ice-cold in a wine glass. I would try this again to see if some of their other dishes are better.