Silvio’s – Brazilian barbecue is unlike anything else: grilled or rotisseried with simple spices over a wood fire, it is all about the taste of the meat rather than the layers of spice and smoke. Silvio’s is most famous for their carnival plate, a vast portion of chicken, beef, and sausage, along with enough vegetables and salad to give you at least the illusion of a balanced meal. It’s robust and satisfying, enough to feed two people for a mere thirty bucks. Silvio’s also serves Mississippi style ribs for those who crave a North American tradition – order some of each and celebrate the cultures of both Americas at the same meal…
Silvio’s Brazilian: 20 Pier Ave., HB. (310) 376-6855. www.silviosbbq.com
Runner-up: Big Wok, 250 N. Sepulveda Blvd., MB. (310) 798-1155.
