Reviews for Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant in Thousand Oaks, CA

Superb food and service is the only way I can describe this restaurant. A must try!!! Moqueca is a Brazilian sea food love story... and they tell this story really well! Read more

Everything here is fresh and delicious. You can taste the love in every bite! Can't miss the scallops and Brazilian cheese... bread, yum! And the Moquecas are out of this world. Also highly recommend the steak stroganoff, wow! Read more

Great food the fish and shrimp moqueca was delicious. The service was great as well

We had Fish and Shrimp Moqueca and coxinhas. Everything delicious. And great service as well.

Delicious seafood. Great location. Service was good. We will definitely be back.

My husband and I enjoy having Lunch here. The food is delicious and well prepared. Our favorite dish is Moqueca with fish and... shrimp. Their cocktails are very flavorful ?Brazilian Rose? is my favorite. Banana Frita (fried plantains) are always included. Service is great and prompt. Read more

BRAZIL ???????? Excerpt from Eat the World Los Angeles: Right off of Thousand Oaks' main drag and anchoring the west end of a... new-ish strip mall, Oxnard's beloved Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant has expanded to a second location that is almost four yearsold now. For those driving from Los Angeles County, travel times to enjoy the wonderful seafood stews of Brazil's EspíritoSanto state have been cut down with easy to access right off the 101. The namesake dish of the restaurant is also served in thestate of Bahia, but even these neighbors have very distinct regional variations.The more northern version in that state is knownas moqueca baiana or moqueca peixada, and is a further evolution of the moqueca capixaba from Espírito Santo. The version fromBahia takes local African and Portuguese influences, adding more palm oil and coconut milk. The moquecas offered here are ofcourse the capixaba versions, which are lighter because of their use of extra virgin olive oil rather than palm oil. Only atouch of coconut milk is added, along with urucum essence in the tomato-based stew. The moqueca is always a seafood dish, butthere are many options. For a bowl of good variety, the moqueca de peixe com mariscos ($27), is a good choice including largehigh-quality cuts of whitefish and a mix of shellfish. Read more

Lovely dinner! The waiter was extremely helpful and friendly, and his recommendations did not disappoint. Definitely recommend... the signature dish- the moqueca. The shrimp and shellfish were cooked beautifully and if you aren't familiar with Braziliancuisine, this is a great introduction to it. Atmosphere is very calm and welcoming, so much so that it was lovely even on aquiet Monday evening. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, or work events. Read more