Reviews - T.a.
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Tucked in Fall River, this popular Portuguese restaurant offers generous portions, reasonable prices, standout desserts and a friendly, attentive staff across a casual bar and a more formal dining room. Clean and welcoming, it’s a local favorite for steaks, sandwiches and drinks. However, kitchen consistency is an issue: some dishes arrive overcooked, rubbery or salty, and delivery/portion accuracy can be unreliable. Worth visiting for authentic flavors and warm service, but expect variable execution.
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The food and service were exceptional. Our waitress, Gina, provided excellent service. After being away from Fall River for over 12 years, this was my first experience with Portuguese cuisine in 15 years, and it truly felt like returning home! View all feedback.
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I've been ordering from this restaurant every time I visit Fall River for about six years. However, during my last two visits, the food has been subpar—frankly, it was just bad and felt like a waste of money. I ordered my usual: a bucket of kale soup and a Chirico sandwich. The meat in the sandwich was dry, overcooked, and tough, while the fries were burnt, limp, and smelled strongly of old oil. The soup was flavorle... View all feedback.
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Last update : 26.02.2025
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4
I decorated attended an event this past weekend everything was wonderful, food, staff accommodating us to make the room look great. Everyone was so awesome!!! That is with the exception of one individual. Let’s call him Brandon! He is a young man say 19 years. In my time in the event world, I have come across many young adults that don’t care really haven’t a clue how to take care of the guests at an event. However Brandon was so accommodating, always coming to our table to make sure we had everything we needed. One of the guests wanted more fish B was on it. It took a little bit for him to receive it and when B brought out the platter of fresh fish the guest said “I thought you forgot about us” B looked him in the eye and with a huge smile said “it takes time to achieve this delicious dish, you have to be patient”!!! Which made us all laugh. Thought important to point out Brandon, this young man will go far. TA’s is lucky to have him!!!
Food was excellent! Service: Takeaway Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Polvo a Lagariero Grilled Octopus, Pork and Little Neck Clams
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Steak plates and the beef strips, shrimp and cubed potatoes was beyond delicious. Grear portion sizes that was enough for round 2 Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bife à Portuguesa Portuguese Steak, Carne de Porco Alentejana Pork
Last update : 06.02.2024
The service was outstanding— the staff was friendly and very accommodating. The atmosphere of the restaurant is charming and cozy, making it an ideal place for a date night with my husband. I did rate it three stars, however, because the bread that was served was stale. We were eagerly anticipating a delicious Portuguese roll, but the basket we received had cold, hard bread that was tough to bite into. Despite this disappointment, it won't deter us from coming back. We'll definitely return!
This restaurant provides an outstanding dining experience, complemented by excellent service. The food is consistently delicious. I enjoyed the steak plate with rice, fries, and an egg, which is my favorite dish. The owner is a remarkable and genuine person who shows great respect and commitment to his business—truly a leader. This should be the top choice for anyone in Fall River or nearby areas seeking authentic Portuguese cuisine.
The food here is fantastic, and the prices are very reasonable considering the generous portion sizes. The drinks are also quite good. One side of the restaurant offers a casual bar vibe with self-seating, while the other side has a more upscale ambiance. The dish I chose was a bit saltier than I usually like, and although the egg on the Bife a Chefe was cooked perfectly, everything else was spot on.
I have been ordering from this restaurant every time I visit Fall River for about six years. Unfortunately, my last two experiences have been quite disappointing. The food wasn’t just mediocre; it was genuinely bad and felt like a waste of money. I ordered my usual: a bucket of kale soup and a Chirico sandwich. The meat in the sandwich was dry, overcooked, and tough. The fries were burnt and soggy, with a strong smell of old oil, and the soup lacked flavor and had no meat in it. The only reason I’m giving it two stars is that the restaurant is nice and clean, and the staff is friendly. However, the food was awful, and I will definitely be looking for a new place to eat on my next visit.
Last update : 19.11.2023
This is a top-notch restaurant with exceptional servers. The food is consistently delightful. I ordered the steak plate with rice, fries, and an egg, which is my favorite dish. The owner is truly a remarkable person—genuine, respectful, and always actively involved in his business. That's true leadership. This should definitely be the number one destination for anyone seeking authentic Portuguese cuisine in Fall River or the surrounding areas.
I've been ordering from this restaurant every time I visit Fall River for about six years. However, during my last two visits, the food has been subpar—frankly, it was just bad and felt like a waste of money. I ordered my usual: a bucket of kale soup and a Chirico sandwich. The meat in the sandwich was dry, overcooked, and tough, while the fries were burnt, limp, and smelled strongly of old oil. The soup was flavorless and lacked any meat. The only reason I gave it two stars is that the restaurant itself is nice and clean, and the staff are friendly. But the food was terrible, so I’ll be looking for a different place to eat on my next visit.
The food was excellent, with generous portions at very reasonable prices. The drinks were also great. The restaurant features a more casual bar area where you can seat yourself, while the other side has a slightly more formal atmosphere. I found the dishes a bit too salty for my liking, and although the egg on the Bife a Chefe was cooked well, everything else was perfect.
It's a very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was delicious and the wine. It was very enjoyable for me and my friends.
The food was average, and the cocktail was just okay. However, the service was excellent. Unfortunately, both the clams and octopus were overcooked and ended up rubbery.
Last update : 14.09.2023
The service was great. The food was good. The place is very well put together. They have a great menu. I definitely recommend anyone give it a try.
Comfy, Portuguese comfort food at its best! Great prices and the staff is wonderful!! Kevin the owner will go out of his way to please you. Will make a dish for you if not on menu.
Great lunch meals. Great service! Chicken salad was excellent with slightly chard grilled chicken. Other meal was a Portugese shellfish dish business associate loves. One of his recommended favorites! Thank you to Anna our waitress!
I recently dined at this restaurant for the first time, and the food was exceptional! Our waitress, Gina, was wonderful; she really went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful evening. We will certainly return! If you haven't tried this place yet, I highly recommend you treat yourself and visit as soon as you can.
