El Café de Acá
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ADDRESS
Teniente Héctor Vera 1390, Asunción 001411, Paraguay
A great mix of local dishes with brunch options from abroad, El Café de Acá offers a plant-filled, intimate space to spend a lazy afternoon. Art deco flooring, a back patio, and a flood of natural light via the large windows are the backdrop to plates of eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and large, frosting-laden cinnamon rolls. Baskets full of different kinds of chipa and fried empanadas arrive alongside espresso-based beverages, and tereré, the beloved juice tea of Paraguay. Though
service can be slow, especially during merienda (tea time), a simple way to avoid it is to come outside of peak hours, an easy thing to do as it’s open from 6:30 a.m. until 11 p.m.
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Paulista Grill
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ADDRESS
PC4F+6GC, Av. Gral. José de San Martín, Asunción 001408, Paraguay
PHONE +595 21 611 501
This all-you-can-eat churrascaria prepares far more types and cuts of meat than most other grills in the city. Meat touting waiters scurry through the carpeted dining hall with carving knives in hand, displaying 15 different cuts of meat, including beef, pork, and lamb. Though the meats greatly vary, from marbled cupin (a type of hump steak) to surubí, it's all expertly cooked. Affordable and with a staff that will never let your plate go empty, Paulista Gill also offers extensive sushi, pasta, and dessert bars, as well as a robust cocktail menu.