Family restaurants on International Drive that actually work
What to look for when you are travelling with children — and the questions worth asking before you sit down.
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Eating in Orlando
What exactly is a “boteco”?
Ask a Brazilian to translate boteco and watch them stall. “Bar” is wrong. “Pub” is closer but too British. “Tavern” sounds like a costume.
Closer to a mood than a menu
A boteco is where you stop without a plan, order something to share, and stay longer than you meant to. Nobody dresses up. Nobody is in a hurry. The food is honest and comes out fast.
Why we called ourselves that
Because it describes the room we wanted before it described the food. The patio, the shared plates, the fact that the picanha is meant for the middle of the table — all of it follows from the word.
