CENTRO DAS TAPIOQUEIRAS / TAPIOCA CENTER IN FORTALEZA, BRAZIL

PLACE: CENTRO DAS TAPIOQUEIRAS / TAPIOCA CENTER

NEIGHBORHOOD (BAIRRO): MESSEJANA

HOURS (as of September 2018):

Friday	5:30AM–10PM
Saturday	5:30AM–10PM
Sunday	5:30AM–10PM
Monday	5:30AM–10PM
Tuesday	5:30AM–10PM
Wednesday	5:30AM–10PM
Thursday	5:30AM–10PM

PRICE: **Prices vary, R$ 5,00 – R$ 15,00 will get your foot in the door!

SPECIAL FEATURES:

It’s a bit off the beaten path, so you’ll get a chance to see different parts of the city
Gives you a nice taste of how the locals vibe
Great opportunity to try traditional regional dishes
Kid friendly
Very laid back and a great place to chill for a while
Great place to eat if you are a “low carb” type of person, as tapioca is apparently low in carbs
It’s great food at an excellent price
They accept credit and debit cards

DO THEY SPEAK ENGLISH? No. Be sure to have your translator app on hand!

WHAT I THINK: This is definitely a great choice for anyone who wants to safely experience something other than the “tourist” scene in Fortaleza and to expand your taste palate. The regional dishes are excellent, so be adventurous!

IS IT WORTH IT? YES!

HOW TO GET THERE: Taxi or Uber. Taxis tend to be available in the area, but download the SINDITAXI PASSAGEIROS APP (google play), just in case you don’t see any on the streets.

ADDRESS: Av. Washington Soares, 10125 – Edson Queiroz, Fortaleza – CE, 60810-350