Casa de Taipa Tapiocaria
Casa de Taipa Tapiocaria e Cuscuzeria
A Ponta Negra tapioca crepe and corn cuscuz shop that has been open for 25 years. It has a Northeastern mud-house décor and affordable prices.
Opened in 2001 and marking its 25th anniversary in March 2026, this shop specializes in tapioca crepes and corn cuscuz. Its exterior imitates a traditional Northeastern wattle-and-daub house in bright colors. It offers more than forty sweet and savory tapioca crepes and about ten kinds of corn cuscuz. The most ordered item is the heart-shaped corn cuscuz with creamy carne de sol and curd cheese. Recommended tapioca crepes include Shrimp Cloud and the Catupiry cheese and vanilla shrimp crepe. Open for dinner only, it makes a relaxed meal after a stroll along Ponta Negra beach. Average spend is about R$50 per person.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 18:00–23:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Morro do Careca
- Dunas de Natal State Park
- Barreira do Inferno Launch Center
- Câmara Cascudo Museum
- Natal Metropolitan Cathedral & Cidade Alta
- Natal Tourism Center
- Fort of the Three Kings