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Brasa Rotisserie

Editor's Choice
$$ | Latin American/Traditional American

In the world of slow-roasted meats, Alex Roberts is king. At his Brasa, he serves up mouth-watering Latino-influenced soul foods, such as rotisserie chicken and slow-roasted pork, as well as grits, rice, beans, and sweet potatoes in a cool, garage-minimal setting.

  • No Smoking
  • Kid-friendly
  • Outdoor dining
  • Wine and beer only
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • No personal checks
  • L M - Sa /D M - Su
600 Hennepin Ave. E.
Mpls., Minnesota 55414
Phone: 612-379-3030

777 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
Phone: 651-224-1302
90.3
out of 100
0.0
out of 10
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

Critics' Rating

100 = Perfect
90 = Excellent
80 = Very Good
70 = Good, but Flawed
60 = High Average
50 = Average
40 = Low Average
30 = Disappointing
20 = Nearly Without Merit
10 = Poor
00 = Worthless
98
Metromix | Katie Cannon
But if I had to pick my favorite it would be the beef. It is so tender, falling apart with the slightest touch of the fork, and the flavor is amazing. Its blend of sweet and spice is down-right addicting.
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90
City Pages | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
08/08/07
Brasa is something else entirely. And I think it's actually something newer and more revolutionary than it appears at first glance.
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86
StarTribune | Rick Nelson
09/05/07
It isn't elegant or cutting-edge and it doesn't have the looks to make the cover of Bon Appetit any time soon. But it sure is satisfying.
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84
Gayot
Leaving his upscale side behind, Alex Roberts, chef-owner of nearby Alma, takes a stab at home cooking, and we're lovin' the results. This is slow cooking utilizing the very best of local farm-raised, regional ingredients
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80
Pioneer Press | Kathie Jenkins
06/24/09
The grits, black beans and rice, fried plantains and collard greens with smoked turkey are especially nice. And it's almost all local and organic.
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80
We Got Served
08/08
The braised beef with some potato salad together was excellent. The beef itself was very tender and delicious, it just fell apart so easily.
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80
MSP Restaurant Critics
Excellent. Given its tiny menu, this restaurant has to excel in its food preparation and we can safely say that it more than lives up to the "premium rotisserie" its name implies
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79
Twin Cities Eats
07/04/07
Overall, I think I was disturbed entire time by how similar the concept is to Boston Market. Protein, two sides, cornbread. Also available in larger quantities to go. Vegetarians eat a plate of sides.
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BUZZ

Metro
Diner's Yearbook
At Brasa, quality is nary a hair below that of upscale Alma, but it all gets wrapped up with a no-muss quickness.
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Pioneer Press | Kathie Jenkins
25 Great Places to Eat Right Now
07/31/08
It's just a former gas station in the middle of a parking lot, but the food is so fantastic it has become a community hangout.
City Pages
Best Of: Best Takeout
2009
The premium rotisserie restaurant that serves batch-roasted chicken, slow-roasted pork, and braised beef to dine-in guests also whips up the same fare for takeout.
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Minnesota Monthly | Rachel Hutton
Best New Restaurants
2007
Brasa's Latin soul food is simple but satisfying: Meals are built by combining slow-roasted pork or chicken with a choice of Southern-style sides.
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Minnesota Monthly | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Best Restaurants
2008
The place is still all about locally sourced meats and fine-dining quality side dishes. The grits are still staggeringly creamy, the slow-roasted pork still spoon-tender.
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