All the sandwiches are some variety of meat, cheese, and... wait for it... slices of fresh pineapple. Sounds strange, I know, but the combination is fantastic. The sweet perfectly balances the saltiness of the cheese and the meat, and topped with some brown mustard-- for a little kick of spice-- I couldn't stop myself from eating the whole thing (the sandwiches are quite large, and quite stuffed with meat). I'm not sure what type of cheese they use, but I imagine I'm going to try recreating this at home sometime-- tartine style. Slices of fresh bread topped with rotisserie chicken, gruyere cheese and pineapple (perhaps warmed in the oven) with a layer of mustard. The most famous sandwich at Cervantes is the "Especial"-- filet mignon, cheese, and pineapple, but I imagine that nearly every option on that menu satisfies a craving after a long night out.
You can find Cervantes at several locations in Rio, but I recommend going to the original:
Rua Prado Junior, 335 - loja B, Copacabana
(21) 2275-6147
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