Snack Bar Barry is a cheap, no-frills local snack spot in Santa Maria: big burgers, tasty shawarma and zero ceremony. It works when hunger matters more than comfort. Service can be uneven, atmosphere basic, but prices are hard to beat.

Cantinho D’Mari Lunguinha is a no-filter local grill: simple, affordable food done right, very cold beer, and a genuinely Espargos atmosphere. It’s not a tourist restaurant and doesn’t try to be. Ideal if you want something real, not polished.

Bar Quintalona is a no-frills local bar: cold, affordable beer, just a few chairs, and a genuinely local feel. Ideal for slowing down, chatting with neighbours and watching life go by away from tourist noise. It promises nothing — and delivers exactly that.

Bar Ka Tila is a welcoming spot in Santa Maria known for real morabeza, well-made snacks and a much-loved cachupa. Clean, friendly and quietly local. They even offer cooking classes to learn traditional recipes. Ideal for relaxed, genuine meals.