Brasa Premium Rotisserie- Northeast Minneapolis

Finally writing a review for the E Hennepin Ave location. I’ve been going here for a few years and consistency is really important to me. Every time I go the service and the food have been great. The food comes out delicious and hot. Also the portions are consistent too. You know what you’re getting and it’s never disappointing. If you have any issues they will correct it without push back. Unlike some places where they’ll argue with you. No place is perfect, but know it’s a great place overall.

Well like my brother James said the one that's with me here's a Hidden Gem of a restaurant that was right in the part of town where we frequent and reside. Big Shots Out to Jacob for his service thought he was a movie star when I went in there but the food is delicious we will definitely be back there again check them out!! BRASA!!! C-LOC

Lunch on a Tuesday. Quick service. Had the smothered chicken sandwich and plate. Both were EXCELLENT. Loved the coleslaw on the sandwich with the red sauce. Preferred the sandwich over the plate but I did eat it open face with only half the bread 🫤. Absolutely would come here again. Patio seating was nice as well, however it was extremely hot when we went so sat inside. Very small parking lot. Metered street parking available.

My wife and I like to visit, usually annually, but we always leaving wondering why we don’t eat there more often. The food is tremendous. We get a lot of small portions and share, which is totally the way to go because their whole menu is great. Beers on the patio in a beautiful summer Minnesota day is exactly what it need.

Closer to a 4.5 in terms of rating: All the stars go to the entrées which are some of the best I have had anywhere in the Twin Cities, while the sides can be a hit or miss depending on what one chooses to get. But because the entrées are just too good, I will give a 5 regardless since I can't do a 4.5 here. I have been coming to Brasa for more than 7 years, and I think they are excellent in every way. This is the first time I have returned since the pandemic and unfortunately the quality of the side dishes have decreased, along with some of the desserts. I have tried rotisserie chicken, smothered chicken, and pulled pork before. They are all simply amazing. The meat is tender, flavorful, and juicy. No matter what you pair the meat up with, it is always a hit. My personal favorite is yellow rice and black beans, along with a piece of cornbread on the side. I must say, the cornbread I had this time was tiny, as opposed to 5 years ago when it was much bigger and more buttery. What used to look as large as my fist now looks like almost just a quarter of my fist, and it tasted very plain. Nowadays they also have bowl options, which is amazing! The smothered chicken bowl was very tasty, and in some ways even more flavorful than the plate since all flavors were combined together. As for the side, the fried plantains tasted good. The greens were a bit bland even if I tried digging from the bottom, the part that had the most juice. The grits were good but not spectacular and I think more cheese melted inside instead of just on the top would help. The mac & cheese was solid, but maybe more cheese on the top would be better. The candied yam was still as amazing as I remembered, as I dipped the yam in the juice at the bottom. Overall the sides were a hit or miss depending on what I had gotten, but at least the prices were still decent. I forgot to take a photo of the coconut-vanilla pudding but that was a pretty good dessert. Not too sweet, and contained all the flavors I was expecting. The chocolate devil's food cake was very basic and tasted like it came from a box from a grocery store. It was hard and old, unfortunately. I am hoping this was an exception and not representative of the general trend of how it tastes like. Generally, still a solid establishment after this many years and I still give a 5 even if I normally would have given a 4 due since I round down my .5 ratings. But based on the quality decrease I have observed, I would love to see Brasa step up again to position itself as an even more extraordinary food spot.

One of the best restaurants in NE Minneapolis, high quality food at a reasonable price! They have a patio where you seat yourself and order from your table using a QR code. Tips are optional as Brasa pays their employees a livable wage.

The food is always fresh & fabulous. I usually grab takeout Vegan Curry here after the spa. The ingredients are "feel good" & I love that they have such great vegetarian options. The chicken is always super good too! The vibe is great especially in the warmer months!

Smothered chicken with coleslaw, Mac n cheese and side of candied yams for the table. Amazing. Delicious, quality comfort food served by friendly, hard working staff. We were fortunate to have Jacob as our server on our most recent visit. His energy will make your day! So glad he recommended butterscotch pudding, I would not have tried it otherwise, and now I have a new favorite treat.