Sampa Brazilian Kitchen

841 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz
(831) 621-2154

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Carne Louca Entree with Side Salad
Sampa Jalapeño Poppers
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Chicken Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Paulista
Fried Plantains
Torta De Frango
Sampa Explosion
Beef a Cavalo

Appetizers
Pasteis
Sao Paulo Farmer's Market favorite. Crispy, fried empanadas filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken & Brazilian creamy cheese or cheese & tomatoes (4 pieces)
Esfiha
Our delicious home made dough filled with seasoned ground beef (6 pieces)
Sampa Explosion
Enjoy a few of each appetizer (Coxinha, Pao de Queijo, Croquette & Bolinho de Queijo) and taste all the flavors of Brazil (12 pieces)
Coxinha
The most popular snack in Brazil, Coxinha is a delicious deep fried potato dough stuffed with creamy chicken (6 pieces)
Pão de Queijo (Cheese bread)
Together with Coxinhas, this is the most popular finger food in Brazil. These tasty breads are made with tapioca flour, parmesan & mozzarella cheese. Gluten free. (6 pieces)
Bolinho de Queijo
Deep fried potato dough stuffed with mozzarella cheese & seasoned with oregano (6 pieces)
Plantains
Sampa Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar and bread crumbs (6 pieces)
Croquette
Very flavorful potato dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef (6 pieces)

Plates
Feijoada
Traditional Brazilian black bean stew with sausage and beef. Served with rice, sauteed collard greens, farofa & sliced orange
Picanha
The most famous Brazilian steak, served with rice, farofa & your choice of french fries or salad
Muqueca
Coconut milk simmered with fish & shrimp, tomatoes and peppers. Served over rice & farofa
Salmon Enseada
Herb roasted salmon fillet served with sauteed veggies & rice. Topped with your choice of cilantro coconut or chipotle sauce.
Prato Feito
Your choice of beef, chicken or fish served with rice & black beans. Your choice of french fries or salad
Carne Louca Plate
Slow cooked shredded tri tip with smoked sausage, served with rice, black beans & house salsa. Your choice of french fries or salad
Chicken Parmigiana
Your choice of breaded or grilled chicken breast with cream corn. Served with rice, farofa & your choice of salad or fries
Beef a Cavalo
Beef cut topped with two fried eggs. Served with rice, black beans, farofa & your choice of french fries or salad
Chicken Paulista
Your choice of breaded or grilled chicken breast with cream corn. Served with rice, farofa & your choice of salad or fries

Sandwiches
Carne Louca
Super popular sandwich at all the parties in brazil - slow cooked, seasoned shredded tri tip & kielbasa sausage combo. Served on a warm bun with cheese
Chicken Bacon Pesto
Housemade pesto with mozzarella cheese and bacon
Sampa Burger
1/3 pound ground beef patty with lettuce, tomato, cheese and our Sampa sauce
Grilled Cheese
Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes on a french baguette
Torta de Frango
Savory pot pie made from home made flaky dough, filled with creamy chicken. Served with salad

Others
House Salad
Mixed greens, beets, cherry tomato, cucumber, fresh mozzarella & carrots. Served with our house made balsamic dressing or ranch

Greens & Veggies
Arugula Beets
Roasted beets, arugula, crumbled feta, walnuts, olive oil & citrus honey dressing
Tofu Muqueca
Mixed vegetables stewed in a coconut milk tomato broth. Served with rice & farofa
Eggplant Parmesan
Thick cut breaded eggplant baked in a tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella & parmesan. Served with rice and your choice of french fries or salad
Veggie Burger
Our house made black bean patty served with lettuce, tomato, cheese & housemade mayo. Served with french fries or salad
Vegan Feijoada
Brazilian black beans & vegan sausage, served with sauteed collard greens, rice, farofa & sliced orange
Crispy Maitacos
Organic Farwest Fungi Maitake mushrooms on four corn tortillas, topped with red onion & green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice & black beans

Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce and garlic croutons mixed with our house made creamy dressing. Topped with parmesan cheese

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Guaraná
Coke
Diet Coke

Juice Bar
Açaí Bowl

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Recent Reviews

Tofu Muqueca here was excellent. Rich and complex, plenty of tofu and squash + other vegetables. The farofa was really nice - a crispy little addition / topping for each bite. Got some very spicy hot sauce for the dish as well (ask wait staff). Clearly marked vegan options on the menu. Would like to try their Vegan Feijoada next time. Cozy interior, friendly staff, on site parking. Definitely recommended.
June 2025
They have a good amount of gluten free options that are celiac friendly ! Plus they take your gluten intolerance seriously to avoid cross contamination. I was able to have the tapioca based cheese bread which was great and the fish stew I had was amazing. Plus the big thing is I didn't get sick after eating there (as someone with celiac I am sensitive to cross contamination and often if I do decide to eat out I'll still get sick when I only order items listed as gluten...
May 2025
It's definitely worth trying out!

The food turned out better than my expectations based upon the pictures I have seen of the food. Pictures are also misleading about portion size - you won't leave hungry 😅.

All the sauces and salsas were delicious and provided the flavorful punch you might want for your meals.

Staff were great, friendly and quick. I think my water never got empty before they'd refill it.
May 2025

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Sampa Brazilian Kitchen

841 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 621-2154