Maria Xica Brunch Tapas

Throughout the year that I have lived in Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal, (since moving from the USA last year), I’ve had the pleasure of dining at the Maria XiCa restaurant numerous times, (at least once a week). It provided my wife and I our delightful introduction to Portuguese cuisine. We have become a couple of frequent customers there because the food there is always excellent and reasonably priced for us, (expat retirees). Maria is the restaurant’s friendly owner and operator, and she cooks all of the delicious meals and makes all of the deserts herself. I’ve enjoyed everyone of the various selections from the menu that I have had— from the fresh local seafood items to her unique way that she does something as basic as hamburger and French Fries. I would not hesitate to recommend everything that I have ever ordered from the menu there because it is not just consistently excellent— it is continually excellent! The restaurant is conveniently located at the street corner across from the train station, just beyond the “frog fountain.” Parking is usually available along the street or in the parking lot across the street. My dining experience at that restaurant proves to me that dining there is always enjoyable and worthwhile. DanO.

Had an excellent lunch here. All our food, which was so well presented, was really fresh and we had amazing homemade deserts. Maria and staff were so lovely and welcoming and the decor is really special. You can tell Maria has put her heart into this place. We will certainly be back. Thank you

Serviço muito amigável e profissional. cuidados espaciais e muito agradável. excelente comida e repetição

O jantar foi muito bom e a atenção do serviço foi ótimo! o polvo foi delicioso, bem como o bife para xica! Eu recomendo!

Almoço que acabou por ser uma excelente surpresa. Ambiente muito agradável. Atendimento 5 estrelas