Doloza
A local favorite of mine. Service is great, and Precious was always attentive.
My prawns serving was generous, and the Portuguese sauce was excellent. My wife's meal also excellent all for a reasonable price.
Mark Stillerman
A delicious Portuguese restaurant with a good vibe. The Espetada was excellent , authentic Portuguese style. The baby chicken was delicious, we got lemon and herb and it was a different lemon and herb than we are used to but was great. The service is very good. There is great seating inside and outside and safe parking.
Vicky Stephen
We give J’s 5 stars !
Our waitress, Mapula, was so kind & looked after us so well. Very friendly vibe and amazing atmosphere for singles and/or family. Our food was nothing short of delicious. The seafood was bursting with flavours & our chicken & meat dishes were soft & juicy. Would definitely recommend J’s. The owners were hands-on, professional & accommodating to our every need. And bonus that their meals are so well priced. Thanks J’s team. We will be back soon.
melissa strydom
Went here for a quick mid-week dinner with family. Great atmosphere. I had the grilled calamari and it was tasty. It is very popular and fills up quick around dinner time.
Ashok Singh
Excellent service and authentic Portuguese cuisine. Chicken nuggets here are the best ever I have tried . You will have to ask for the 1kg pork ribs as it’s not on the menu; absolutely worth it. Overall, the food is awesome.
Mariana
Excellent food! Service just as good. We had Portuguese Peri-peri baby chicken. Accompanied by real patato chips. It has been a while since I had such a good meal at a "diner". We will visit again.
Viv Maritz
1st time at this Diner although been driving past it for 8 years. Went for a birthday spoil with the family and had an amazing time. Food was great, service was warm and friendly.
The birthday singing surprise was truly Surprising. Thanks to all at J's. We will be back and recommend you to all. Keep up the good vibes
Ms Noxolo
Probably the most quickest and most efficient dining experience yet! And this says a lot about them because it was quite packed when we visited. Wow. The portions are ridiculously huge lol, from the starters i.e. Calamari, to the dessert i.e. Don Pedro. All the meals were freshly prepared and delicious, great food handling too! The staff were friendly and improved our dining experience. I'll definitely be visiting again next time I'm in the area!
Michelle
Absolutely fantastic. It was my birthday and jt diner just happens to be in front of a bookshop. Bring your own alcohol or order from restaurant. I took my own. I hade the peri baby chicken R99.00!! Dom pedros all around! We were 6 people. Definitely go again.
Clive Jorissen
The most amazing family restaurant. Good for birthdays and all celebrations. My new happy place.
Corrie Garoufalias
Always a nice experience going there. Good food, friendly staff.
Kiki
Love this place! Food is amazing, staff are friendly, they offer blankies when it is cold outside and they have heaters burning. They are reasonably priced! Will recommend
Alexandra Liontarides
Great food, would recommend the ribs 100%, tiramisu is also very delicious.
Lesley Stumke
Ordered a Portuguese salad and what a disappointment. R50 for a full portion salad and not the salad I originally expected. More like a side garnish. So unforunate.
Elalianel
Fish was really not good! We were regulars, but this was the last time.... sad! <br/>
Leanie.herbst
What a terrible experience. We came here a few years ago and loved it. We visited the restaurant again recently and was terribly disappointed. The service and food was atrocious! My husband ordered a “chicken prego” served on a sesame bun and not even a proper Portuguese bun it had almost no sauce and was served cold. I had prawns which were ok, but frankly quite bland. I asked for extra lemon ( which should be an obvious accompaniment to prawns) but never even got it. On top of everything the restaurant looks horrible. It’s completely unkept and the bathrooms are filthy. It was such a waste coming here and this place will never see us again.<br/>
Christinejorid
This place has food that brings me back every time. Service is good but even if it was bad the food is good enough to make it a gem of joburg. Feels like Lisboa away from the tourist trails, eating with the locals.
Food Lover Deluxe
Often find myself returning to this little restaurant, but never sure what to expect. Service is always excellent, ambience unpredictable but usually vibrant, food always very affordable and edible but quality varies. Last night, however, I had the best espetado and chips imaginable and my friend a superb chicken peri-peri for an unbelievably good price, served by one of the best waitresses I've come across in years. In addition, a bottle of Beyerskloof pinotage was marked up by less than 50%. The entire experience was faultless.
Manny De Gouveia
It is the best food in the world .the food is to die for the chicken is tastey and delicious and ❤the service is so friendly the design is like madeira it's self
Hilary Green
This is one of those hidden gems - really good, down to earth food at a good price with good, friendly service. We'll definitely be back soon!
Gramo
So second time back after nearly two months and I have to say so much better this time around <br/>Had the chourico and calamari starter and then the lamb chops as a main <br/>Food was outstanding and service was excellent <br/>Originally I had a 3.5 for this place but after yesterday it's upped to a 4.0 <br/>Well done Tasca I'll def come back for more <br/>Keep up the good work
Santisha
Good quality food at reasonable prices. Their daily specials are value for money and service at this restaurant is exceptional. I've had their prawns twice and will definitely be back to try other menu items. Although located in an odd spot, Tasca is well worth a visit.<br/><br/>Food 4/5<br/>Service 4/5<br/>Ambience 3/5
Konichiwa
A good Portuguese restaurant hidden away in the suburbs. Ideal if you are not in a rush and prepared to take in the ambiance. Chicken and fish dishes a firm favourite. Konichiwa
Nathan Vermaak
Great authentic Portuguese food!<br/>The resturant itself reminds me of sitting in a caffe in the countryside of Portugal. <br/>The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly. <br/>
Kurt Baden Cairns
Be still my beating heart. These are the little gems that made me start reviewing in the first place. If you've read my reviews in the past, you will realize, I love a good beer, I love a clean place to eat, I love good service and the experience needs to be worth the money I'm spending. That being said, when you finally reach Tasca Dos Amigos you will experience all of the above. It's not untidy but rather Rustic. Quick hint, ask for Sam... she has a sense of humour and she brought food on time, always asked how we doing and wasn't scared to crack a smile. Love it love it love it. Yes, it's in Fairlands, yes it might not be mainstream but yes you should drive out of your way to get there. It's not fine dining, it's not flashy but a good meal out is more than that.... it's about how you feel when you leave, and if it's not... your a snob. Boomshakalaka....
JHB Food
There are hidden gems in Joburg and Tasca dos Amigos is definitely one of them. No-frills attached. It relies on the pillars of good restauranteering: great food, friendly service, and an authentic vibe. (It is a pity that they are not open on a Sunday). <br/>I rate the peri-peri Chicken at No2 in Johannesburg.
Charlene Human
One of our favourite places to go... food is always good and the atmosphere and service is fantastic! it is always a satisfying experience. :)
Julia Stewart
This was always our go to restaurant of choice but after Friday night we will never return. Ribs and chicken were inedible they were so tough plus portions have dramatically decreased in size!! Food was sent back to the kitchen hardly touched and even though waitress informed manager nobody came anywhere near our table to apologize or explain!!
Kevin Purves
Despite the dodgy location, Amigos has a very good reputation and is always busy. We've been there several times and, even though there is a great atmosphere and pretty good food, the service has never been up to scratch. The food has also deteriorated recently and it will probably be a while before we go back. If they don't jack up their service and quality, they're going to lose a lot of business.
Nishela Ramgoolam
Rustic Portuguese restaurant with a relaxed vibe and friendly waitresses. Good food made with love. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable.
Chris De Beer
My neighborhood joint , everybody in the area just calls it the " porra " . Rustic , unpretentious venue , the food is the real highlight . Big portions , well priced . The chips is old skool cool , chicken , espetada and burgers are great . Great value for money and always a good crowd .
ChantsC
I have been visiting Tasca since the day it opened . It may not look like much from the outside, but the real reason we keep going back is for the food.<br/><br/>They offer generous portions at good prices and it's always good. The Beef Espetada is a must, I would also recommend the Peri-Peri Chicken and Caldo Verde. (This is a traditional Portuguese soup with kale & chourico. It might sound strange, but worth a try) I also love the Milho Fritos if you looking for an alternative to fries with you meal. Be sure to try a 2M Beer or a Jug of R&R .<br/><br/>You will always be sure to get service with a smile.
Mike
Fantastic as always. Huge perfectly cooked portions at honest prices. Everything is made with care and is delicious and the service staff love their jobs, which shows in their friendly smiles and banter. I've eaten their over 50 times and haven't had a bad meal. Go hungry and leave very satisfied. This is the perfect place to entertain friends without feeling like eyes are watching you and you can be as loud as you want.
Hang T
What a hidden gem! I really love this place. The atmosphere is great and the decor of the place gives it a nice character. Service is friendly and the food is AMAZING! The portions are huge, if you're not extremely hungry, 2 starters can fill you just fine. I had the caldo verde soup which was delicious. The Portuguese steak was also very tasty, with creamy spinach. And I would strongly recommend skipping the chips and having milho frito as a side. They are done just right!
Jalapeño Popper
This is an extremely rustic restaurant hidden in a corner of fairlands. There is absolutely nothing pretentious about it. I was hugely apprehensive on first impressions. However the food was outstanding. The espatada were amazing, yip I like my meat rare and that's exactly what I got. Spiced beautifully. I'm not impressed with the chips but the side of veggies made up for the shortfall. The staff are young and try their best. A special thank you to my dinning buddy for introducing me to a place I would never go.
Princess Petra
Portuguese homestyle cooking done just right! My father introduced me to this place and now we eat here once a month. This is our neighborhood's hidden gem and it is always full of locals! Come here for hearty-big-portioned-delicious-classic-portuguese-flavoured dishes. The menu covers the classics: chicken, pregos, trinchado, espetada and seafood. Our favourite is the mild Half Chicken and Veg - the half chicken is really a massive portion actually all of their portions are very generous. I love that all of the waitress are students from the neighborhood. The service is good, if its gets very busy you will experience a bit of a wait but it is forgiven when you see how frantically the staff are running around. Whenever we are too lazy to cook dinner we stop in here and eat ourselves into a food coma. As long as they keep the quality and portion size good we will not stop eating here.
Anisha H Correia
Delicious Pregos. Really enjoy the rustic atmosphere , reminds me of the bars in Mozam. Fast service and One of the few places that sell Tipo Tinto! 🍷
Naomi De Carvalho
We were so ready to be blown away with gorgeous Portuguese flavours, but were bitterly disappointed. The service was fine and the ambience exactly what one would expect from a restaurant like this - noisy and happy and inviting. But the food was just sad. I had the ribs. It was tough and drowning in basting that had nuances of old reused sunflower oil. The grilled calamari tasted less than fresh. The chips rocked, but that was the only positive aspect of the meal.
Steve Nuns
How have I not yet written a review of my favourite restaurant? This place is awesome. Twice we have gone there for lunch and ended up having dinner as well. Very simple and almost rustic. Magic food. Great R&R and all other drinks. Service with a huge smile by all the waitresses. Highly recommended.
Eleanore Viljoen
What a lovely experience! The food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. Best Portuguese chicken served with a montain of proper chips and the Espetada was also great. Excellent value for money. The wine list is small, but you can bring your own (corkage R30). Will go back often.
Dirk Hattingh
Easily say the best restaurant in JHB. All the food is excellent, and you get value for money. Burgers are massive and delicious, Steaks are great, Prawns fantastic.<br/>Chicken livers are made in a real porra way and taste excellent.<br/>Will go back any time.<br/>Staff are friendly and well mannered.<br/>Restaurant it self feels like you are sitting in Mozambique.
Nicola Van Heerden
Worse Portuguese food that I've ever had. Service incredibly slow. Really average meal. Awful Trinchado. Prawns arrived cold. Then they go and warm it up in microwave and completely overcooked.
Paulo Gaspar
No nonsense and unpretentious Portuguese restaurant. Good food and good value. Went there on Saturday for lunch and the espetada special was a no brainer. Tasty and cooked as requested and for me, the milho frito was the best I have ever had.
Ivo Gueorguiev
Good food, great service really enjoyed. Wine is good and portions really big. Relaxed ambiance. The service is really great. Thank you from Dubai
Adele
Good food. Friendly service. You feel right at home as soon as you set foot in there. Go hungry because I couldn't finish my ribs. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu. You struggle to get paces like this and I'm so glad I found them.
Natalie-Anne Latheron
Great food, great service, great prices! The setting is exactly how I like my Portuguese restaurants to be... Chickens& the Portuguese flag colours everywhere! They have daily specials too. A wonderful place to gather with friends and family and have a relaxed, festive, fun time out.
Caron Whitfield
Ah this is much better..I have a range of excuses for stopping in..traffic, load shedding, prawn special, oh look there's a car we recognise....<br/>But no excuses required when I get great food and great service each and every time I am here. From espetada to prawns ( and bottles of quaffable wine) to calamari and fillet, I love every dish on the menu.
Jon Gericke
There are two types of high ratings. Those for restaurants that charge lots of money for a little bit of food but make you feel special. Those reviews are pretentious and are just made because they charge you lots of money.<br/><br/>Then there is the high rating for a damn fine, good quality, great service establishment. This is one of those ratings.<br/><br/>Tasca is amazing! Service is good, the food is fantastic and is a home away from home for anyone in the area. Don't expect a five-star setting but then don;t expect five-star prices either. <br/><br/>Tasca is a spot where you go to laugh, eat great food and have a genuine good time.
Janet Wilson Gericke
This is a real hidden gem.<br/>Situated behind a fish and chips shop, expect some amazing food at a great price.<br/>Service is always with a smile and we are yet to experience a bad meal.<br/>Only downfall is the smoking policy.
Dean Gibson
Friendly Portuguese resturant and excellent food. Be carful of the chilli sauce And the tables wobble. Bat chips in Jhb
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