Tacacá da Gisela
A tacacá kiosk opposite the Amazon Theatre, highly recommended by travel guides as the perfect introduction to this local soup.
Opened in 2002, this open-air kiosk is located in a corner of São Sebastião Square, on the left side when facing the Amazon Theatre. It serves only tacacá: a sour tucupi broth with jambu, dried shrimp, and tapioca starch, served in a gourd bowl. You can eat it standing up or sitting on the square's small stools. The jambu leaves a slight tingling sensation on the tongue; if you dislike a viscous texture, you can ask for it without the tapioca starch. You can also try it with murupi chili sauce. Each bowl costs around 20–30 BRL, which some reviewers find a bit pricey. It gets crowded in the evening; no reservations are needed, and visiting during off-peak hours saves time. It is within walking distance of the theatre.
Opening hours
Daily 16:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Amazon Theatre
- Church and Square of São Sebastião
- Palace of Justice, Manaus
- Palacete Provincial
- Manaus Cathedral
- Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)
- Manaus Customs House
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre