Brazilian barbecue isn’t about smoke and sauce, but about the simple flavors of the meat. There’s little more than salt and pepper to compete with the natural flavors, and you taste the difference between different cuts. Silvio’s offers flavorful, grilled meats over salad or rice, in sandwiches, or as components of their famous carnival plate – a full meal for two that includes two salads and a skewer of vegetables. There’s plenty of variety at the South Bay’s favorite ethnic grill, and it’s just steps from the Hermosa pier for a walk afterward. — RF
(20 Pier Ave, HB, silviosbbq.com, (310) 376-6855)
(Runner-up: Big Wok)
