Cantinho Do Aziz

Radha was a great host last night! Everything was so amazing we came back for lunch again today!!!! The Samosas were delish (all 3) the shrimp curry and the rotisserie chicken were amazing!!!!! Thank you so much!

- Kaylan Kelly -

(November 2023) It was a rainy evening, our last meal before we take the long trek back to Cali. Boo hoo! Well this one was worth the climax in culinary cuisine. Not exactly the type of place you would think would require a reservation. But our hotel front desk guy who called many other African places listed on Yelp found they were all closed... permanently! (BTW yelp is not used as much as Google). But fortunately he recommended this spot and made us a reservation. Inside isn't big but, pictures show folks eating outside up the street. The food… This was slap my African 12th great great grandma good. I've been on the west coast too long!!! As a former Portuguese colony, the mash up of colonial influence and traditional African cooking blends so prominently and proudly here. I can't wait to try more! The lamb was off the Chain with coriander, curry, black pepper, cinnamon lord knows what else added to the fall of the bone slow cooked entree enough to feed 2 -3 mortals. I ate the whole dam thing! The spicy wings were THE best l've ever eaten. I like flats not drumettes which only one was. I also like em extra crispy so the outside is crunchy to the bone and marrow which dissolve in your mouth as you suck on them. ( oh yeah totally suckable wings is a good thing) with the meat not mushy but fall of the bone firm and full of flavor. The spices were reminiscent of spicy Korean and jerk flavor. So as an end point many folks think Portuguese food is bland lacking depth and spice. Certainly I added spicy hot source or piri pire pretty much for every meal here. I ordered the large beer somewhat regretful because if never finish one. I needed it here! While they certainly offered spicy piri piri, there was enough flavor in the lamb and in the wings all by themselves. I didn't touch it. I wouldn't call Portuguese food bland... rather simple... the seafood certainly shines all by itself crazy fresh lonesome with simple butter or olive oil garlic salt and lemon. All you need But if you like spicy you will definitely want to check this spot out!!! So we finished our Portuguese trip with Portuguese food... kicked up a few notches.

- craig grammer -

If you want the food the locals eat, come to Cantinho do Aziz! We came across it with a food tour and immediately returned for more. Radha was wonderful and the food was divine. Samosas, goat, lamb, and seafood! We'll be returning on our next trip, for sure!

- Lari McEdward -