Churrasco of St Lawrence

What is Churrasco of St Lawrence? Located inside the bustling corridors of St. Lawrence Market at 91 Front Street East, Churrasco of St Lawrence is a no-nonsense, family-run counter framed by traditional Portuguese tiles. The operation functions purely as a high-volume takeout stall, drawing a dedicated mix of market-goers, downtown residents, and Financial District lunch crowds. There is no private dining room or formal seating; patrons collect their orders in foil-lined containers to devour at the market's communal benches or carry out into the city.

Churrasco of St Lawrence Menu & What to Order The undisputed heavyweight is the rotisserie churrasco chicken, seasoned with deep smoke and heavily brushed with their tangy, piquant secret hot sauce. For a handheld feast, the bifana sandwich delivers thin, garlicky braised pork cutlets layered inside a crusty roll that drinks up the pan juices, while the chicken rissois provide a satisfying, golden-fried savoury snack. To finish, snag a pasteis de nata or two—the blistered egg custard and shattering puff pastry shell match the standard of any traditional Lisbon bakery.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in operation with no reservations, so expect a fast-moving queue during the peak lunch window between noon and 1:30 p.m. Arriving by transit is straightforward via King or Union subway stations, as street parking around Front and Jarvis is notoriously scarce. Note that while the market doors open early, the counter observes market hours: it is closed Mondays, open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and runs limited hours on Sundays until 5:00 p.m.