A great hole-in-the-wall spot, Cantinho Brasileiro in Palms is tucked away in the Camaguey Meat Market. Known for its Brazilian street snacks, one can find pastel (similar to an empanada), and coxinhas, which are like potato croquettes with a cheese or meat filling. Food is only available to go, but it’s affordable and all homemade.

Bella Vista has brought the all-you-can-eat Brazilian pizza concept to LA, with extremely interesting toppings that you won’t find at your typical slice spots. With over 20 different kinds of pizzas, options include Brazilian stroganoff pizza, calabreza pizza with hearts of palm and smoked sausage and not to mention dessert pizzas with brigadeiro (chocolate with condensed milk) and strawberries. It’s best to come with an empty belly and an open mind.

You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a little restaurant in Brazil here. The colorful interior is cozy and has a lot of character. Traditionally, on Sundays, it’s customary to eat feijoada, a hearty and flavorful black bean stew with beef and pork accompanied by rice, collard greens, and oranges to help with post meal digestion. And the passion fruit juice pairs well with the whole meal.

For more gourmet Brazilian food, the Ta Bom food truck has some of the best in the city. Track them on Twitter and grab the beef stroganoff with braised beef slow-cooked in a creamy sauce served with rice and potato sticks. Guzzle it all down with Guarana, a Brazilian soda, and don’t forget a brigadeiro (chocolate truffle) for dessert.

Fogo De Chao is still the place to go for the ultimate churrascaria experience, especially during special occasions, when servers dressed as gauchos bring a variety of different all-you-can-eat quality meats to your table, cutting you the best piece. The salad and hot food buffet is perfect for the indecisive, with many options ranging from cold cuts to rice and beans to fruit. When you’re full, there’s an item on your table that you switch to the color red and voila, no more food. Until dessert comes out.

With a wide-ranging offering of traditional and not-so-traditional menu items, plus late night hours, Bossa Nova offers something for everybody. Along with the usual Brazilian beef and chicken dishes, there is a large salad menu, tons of pizzas and pastas, and many delicious appetizers. Even those new to Brazilian cuisine or nervous about trying new foods are taken care of here.

Next time you want barbecued meats in Koreatown, mix it up and try M Grill for delicious Brazilian churrasco. Keeping up with Fogo de Chao as the best in LA, M Grill gives diners the ultimate Brazilian churrascaria experience, with a buffet of Brazilian favorites and some of the finest cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork served at your table. Savory favorites include the filet mignon, lamb, and the garlic or Parmesan picanha (Brazils most prized cut of beef, taken from the “rump cover” or “rump cap” of the cow).

Tropicalia’s cuisine offers a fusion of traditional Brazilian culture and foreign influences, making it a great spot for an unpretentious Brazilian meal. On a menu boasting a diverse collection of meat, fish and vegetable options, one dish stands out most of all: the Bife Tropicalia Molhado, which stars a delicious grilled beefsteak served with Brazilian Malagueta (cilantro pepper sauce) and Farofa (Brazilian breadcrumbs).