Zé dos Cornos
A charcoal-grill institution in Mouraria where diners share long communal tables for pork ribs, offering a cheap and authentic lunch in Lisbon.
Located at Beco dos Surradores 5 in the Mouraria district, this tavern is run by a family from Ponte de Lima, characterized by its long communal tables and charcoal grill. The signature dish is the "piano" (whole rack of pork ribs) served with bean rice and tomato salad, alongside grilled cod, and Portuguese feijoada on Fridays. The average cost is about €12–20 per person. It is recommended to arrive before the doors open at 12:00 or 19:00; the staff often sells beer to waiting guests in line. The nearest metro station is Martim Moniz.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat lunch around 12:00–16:00; Thu–Sat dinner also 19:00–22:00; Closed Sun (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- São Jorge Castle
- Rossio Square
- Santa Justa Lift
- Carmo Convent
- Tram 28
- Lisbon Cathedral
- Rua Augusta Arch
- Miradouro da Senhora do Monte