Rio California on Postcard

"Located in Preservation Park, this Brazilian lunch spot offers delicious plates with sizeable portions. The Jerk Chicken plate and Chicken Croquettes are some of our favorites. All of their dishes come with side salads and some with beans and rice. Take advantage of the outside seating on their porch or get your meal to go and eat it under a tree in the park. The owner himself will walk around, ask how everything tastes and offers extra dressing or gravy for the rice plates. Definitely stop by and experience real Brazilian cuisine and hospitality." - Pitch Interactive

On the Grid : Rio California

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"Rio California, Downtown Old Oakland by Pitch Interactive. Located in Preservation Park, this Brazilian lunch spot offers delicious plates with sizeable portions. The Jerk Chicken plate and Chicken Croquettes are some of our favorites. All of their dishes come with side salads and some with beans and rice. Take advantage of the outside seating on their porch or get your meal to go and eat it under a tree in the park. The owner himself will walk around, ask how everything tastes and offers extra dressing or gravy for the rice plates. Definitely stop by and experience real Brazilian cuisine and hospitality."

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Anise G

Google

This place is so underrated and family owned. Got their jerk chicken and jerk burrito. YUM!! It’s Brazilian jerk chicken, mild spice but so JUICY. They pour the juice onto the rice too and it’s perfection. Salad dressing is yummy as well. Cute and spacious patio. Highly recommend!!

stephanie fanner

Google

I was there for a special event, 1st Fridays of the Bay Area, had an Reunion White Party. It was such an amazing event. It was a beautiful set up, the area is so well maintained. This is a wonderful venue for private parties, weddings etc

Daniel Fulcher

Google

This is an amazing hidden gem. Great place for lunch and I take my coworkers any chance I get. The jerk chicken and chicken coxinhas are easily some of my favorite choices. Each comes with a delicious salad on the side. They have a wide variety of choices on the menu to choose from. The restaurant is in a cute house in the historical preservation park, which makes for a nice relaxing meal. On a nice day, you can sit on the porch. A wonderful little slice of relaxation, it is a perfect midday stop.

Joyce Galindo

Google

I’ve been wanting to check this place out for a long time and I have finally made it there for lunch with a couple of friends. We were very pleased with everything from start to finish. We started ordering a trio of coxinhas that were absolutely the best ones we had. The dough and chicken ratio were just perfect! Feijoada and the shrimp plate were delicious: two moderately hungry people could eat it as the servings are generous. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The garden just makes you want to stay there all day…Definitely a repeat!

Jenni

Google

The gentleman that took our order and served us was extremely accommodating and kind. I ordered one tea and he gave me one plus an extra one that was freshly brewed. Also, the location was very peaceful and pretty.

Ivonne S

Google

It was a cute place to eat surrounded by palm trees and beautiful Victorian homes. It did not feel like we were in the city. The food was fresh and tasty. They only had few items on the menu. I had the fish tacos and my coworkers had burritos, salad and crockets. My fish tacos were ok, I didn't like the cold beans they put in the tacos. But the Salas dressing was so good.

Punkin Timmerberg

Google

Excellent food, superb service, and nice atmosphere. Generous with serving amount, too. Glad we were in the area during the hours they're open. The food tastes so good and the owner is so nice.

Israel Cisneros

Google

Great for lunch especially if you’re in the neighborhood it’s nice to have options other than pizza and fried chicken or burgers. Very friendly setting and service. I would say the experience of having lunch here is one that is increasingly rare in urban areas. Definitely feels more like a boutique cafe in a different country or maybe even in a different time. Reminds me of the home my family has in the country and the meals we would have in rural California.

Anise G

Google

This place is so underrated and family owned. Got their jerk chicken and jerk burrito. YUM!! It’s Brazilian jerk chicken, mild spice but so JUICY. They pour the juice onto the rice too and it’s perfection. Salad dressing is yummy as well. Cute and spacious patio. Highly recommend!!

stephanie fanner

Google

I was there for a special event, 1st Fridays of the Bay Area, had an Reunion White Party. It was such an amazing event. It was a beautiful set up, the area is so well maintained. This is a wonderful venue for private parties, weddings etc

Daniel Fulcher

Google

This is an amazing hidden gem. Great place for lunch and I take my coworkers any chance I get. The jerk chicken and chicken coxinhas are easily some of my favorite choices. Each comes with a delicious salad on the side. They have a wide variety of choices on the menu to choose from. The restaurant is in a cute house in the historical preservation park, which makes for a nice relaxing meal. On a nice day, you can sit on the porch. A wonderful little slice of relaxation, it is a perfect midday stop.

Joyce Galindo

Google

I’ve been wanting to check this place out for a long time and I have finally made it there for lunch with a couple of friends. We were very pleased with everything from start to finish. We started ordering a trio of coxinhas that were absolutely the best ones we had. The dough and chicken ratio were just perfect! Feijoada and the shrimp plate were delicious: two moderately hungry people could eat it as the servings are generous. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The garden just makes you want to stay there all day…Definitely a repeat!

Jenni

Google

The gentleman that took our order and served us was extremely accommodating and kind. I ordered one tea and he gave me one plus an extra one that was freshly brewed. Also, the location was very peaceful and pretty.

Ivonne S

Google

It was a cute place to eat surrounded by palm trees and beautiful Victorian homes. It did not feel like we were in the city. The food was fresh and tasty. They only had few items on the menu. I had the fish tacos and my coworkers had burritos, salad and crockets. My fish tacos were ok, I didn't like the cold beans they put in the tacos. But the Salas dressing was so good.

Punkin Timmerberg

Google

Excellent food, superb service, and nice atmosphere. Generous with serving amount, too. Glad we were in the area during the hours they're open. The food tastes so good and the owner is so nice.

Israel Cisneros

Google

Great for lunch especially if you’re in the neighborhood it’s nice to have options other than pizza and fried chicken or burgers. Very friendly setting and service. I would say the experience of having lunch here is one that is increasingly rare in urban areas. Definitely feels more like a boutique cafe in a different country or maybe even in a different time. Reminds me of the home my family has in the country and the meals we would have in rural California.

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