A Casa do Porco
No.83 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef
Veronica's Take
A Casa do Porco, helmed by chef Jefferson Rueda, has skyrocketed to No. 83 on the World's 50 Best list for 2025, earning its reputation as a temple of pork with a menu that celebrates every part of the animal. What sets this São Paulo hotspot apart is its audacious pivot: alongside its legendary pork-centric tasting menu, it now offers a vegetarian experience that matches the original in flavor and creativity. Everything, from the pasta to the sausages, is crafted in-house, showcasing a level of dedication that has food pilgrims flocking to Brazil's culinary capital.
Restaurant/bar serving a variety of dishes
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The people behind A Casa do Porco
Jefferson Rueda
profileChef & Owner, A Casa do Porco
Chef and owner of A Casa do Porco in São Paulo, Brazil, which was ranked #2 in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 and recognized for its nose-to-tail pork cuisine drawing on Brazilian culinary traditions.
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