About Preto - Colchester
Try our traditional Brazilian side dishes such as feijoada, feijao, feijao tropeiro, homemade pao de queijo and farofa, along with our freshly prepared seasonal salads, rice, chips and fried banana.
3 Meal Deals from £14.99
Good value everyday
Beef Meal Deal
Excellent value, choose from slices of Picanha beef or juicy Maminha steak then add sides to accompany your meal, top off with a home made dessert and soft drink.£18.99PopularChicken Meal Deal
Choose from our most popular menu items and create a little taste of Brazil!£14.99HalalThe Big One
This is epic meal deal includes 3 different types of juicy cuts, chicken, pork and beef plus a variety of sides, traditional Brazilian dessert and washed down with a soft drink, great value for money!£29.99
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Picanha
£10.60Pork Sausage (Linguica) (3 pieces)
£7.40Feijao
£7.50Maminha (Rump Tail) Steak
£9.70Feijoada
£7.95Mixed Grill
£22.95Brazilian
£16.55
Fried Goodies
Tasty Bites
Banana Frita
Fried banana coated with golden breadcrumbs (4 pieces)£3.80French Fries
Classic French fries.£2.95Fried Polenta
Delicious crisp polenta that is served soft in the middle. (3 pieces)£2.70
Combo Meals
Tasty combinations based on our suggestions.
Mixed Grill
Picanha, chicken and sausage with white rice, mixed leaf salad and farofa.£22.95PopularBrazilian
Brazilian beans or Feijoada with white rice and farofa (safe to warm up).£16.55Beef Grill
Picanha with white rice, mixed leaf salad and farofa.£19.95Chicken Grill
Chicken with white rice, mixed leaf salad and farofa.£17.75Halal
Stews (Caldo)
Feijao
Brazilian carioca bean stew. Beans are sacred for Brazilians and we suggest mixing this with rice and farofa.£7.50HalalFeijoada
Brazilian black bean and pork stew. Considered by many to be the Brazilian national dish. It can be eaten by itself or with rice and farofa. * May Contain Bones£7.95
Cold Dishes
Delicious and authentic sides to enjoy with our barbequed meats.
Mayonnaise Salad
A side dish that you will find at a Brazilian barbecue, perfect for pairing with meat. Made with potatoes, carrots, green olives, eggs, spring onions and green beans.£5.70PopularPasta Salad
Sundried tomato pesto sauce with black olives, cherry tomatoes, yellow and red peppers.£5.95Palmito Salad
Hearts of Palm, a traditional Brazilian salad mixed with black olives, cherry tomatoes and garnished with mixed herbs, totally mouth-watering to accompany our delicious meats.£4.85Sauerkraut Vinagrete
A simply wonderful take on the traditional vinaigrette, light and tasty to have as a salad topper or alone.£3.25Ice Berg and Cheese
Crispy ice berg lettuce dressed with cheddar cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes.£4.55Vinagrette
traditionally served with the meats and the Feijoada. Made with tomatoes, peppers, onion, parsley, olive oil and vinegar.£1.90Mixed Leaf Salad
A mix of lettuce, spinach, radish and rocket with grated carrots and sweetcorn.£3.50Tomato
Simply sliced tomato to serve as a side with our traditional Brazilian dishes.£2.95
Hot Dishes
White Rice
Fluffy and loose basmati Rice. Cornerstone of the Brazilian cuisine and is served at least once a day with beans in every Brazilian household. (Vg)£2.95Pao de Queijo (3 pieces)
Pão de queijo is a typical Brazilian cheese bread originally from the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás. These homemade soft and gooey rolls are our favourite Brazilian delicacy.£3.80Garlic Bread
Baguette slices with garlic bread.£3.60Hot Vegetables
Pan fried medley of mushroom, courgette, sweet peppers, red onions and carrots.£7.20Feijao Tropeiro
A traditional dish from Minas Gerais, made with beans, bacon, sausage, spring greens, eggs and cassava flour£8.25Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn on the cob, browned on the grill (4 pieces)£3.55
Meat
Juicy Spit Roasted Meat
Picanha
Picanha (cap of rump) is the most popular cut in Brazil.£10.60PopularPork Ribs (3 pieces)
Juicy and soft pork rib lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, a simple classic.£6.25Demi Glace Pork
Pork collar served with a rich demi glace sauce£6.75Honey Glazed Pork
Sticky and sweet pork collar grilled with honey and cinnamon, soft and tender.£6.75Peppered Fraldinha
Bavette grilled with South Americas favourite meat condiment£9.70HalalPicanha com Alho
Picanha grilled with garlic butter.£9.90HalalAlcatra (Full Rump)
A succulent and a hearty flavour.£9.85HalalChorizo
£6.25Beef Rib
Juicy Beef Rib.£9.55HalalPork Sausage (Linguica) (3 pieces)
Linguiça is a fresh sausage seasoned with garlic and mild pepper packed in a thin "fina" natural casing. The result is a juicy, flavourful sausage with a crisp bite.£7.40Maminha (Rump Tail) Steak
A popular cut of beef, tasty and distinctive flavour.£9.70HalalChicken Thigh (Lemon) (2 pieces)
A classic choice, crisp skin on and amazing flavour.£5.30HalalChicken Wings
A classic addition to our menu, juicy BBQ wings to enjoy with our sides.£4.95HalalChicken Hearts
Tasty chicken hearts packed with protein and flavour (6 pieces).£4.95HalalSpicy Chicken (2 pieces)
Chicken soaked in our spicy marinade. Delicious.£5.30Halal
Sauces and Sides
To enjoy with our barbequed meats.
Preto Sauce
A steak sauce to compliment your meal.£1.90Chimichurri
The popular south American sauce that goes well with beef and chicken.£1.90Farofa
Toasted manioca flour with bacon, egg, onion and parsley.£1.90
Desserts
Sample our delicious homemade desserts.
Brigadeiro
Brigadeiros are like a Brazilian chocolaty treasure, so sweet and wonderfully gooey, it's impossible not to love.£7.95Pudim
Pudim is a popular Brazilian and Portuguese custard dessert, prepared with condensed milk, sugar and eggs, its creamy, sweet and utterly delicious.£7.95
Drinks
Guarana
Brazils most popular fizzy soft drink£3.40Coca-Cola
Pepsi Cola£3.50Tango Orange
Orange fizzy drink£3.40Coca-Cola Zero
Diet Pepsi Cola£3.40Sparkling Water
Small sparkling water£3.20Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime
Fruity cider 4% ABV£5.95Sparkling Water
Large sparkling water£4.95
Wines
Merlot Rio Roca - 750ml
£23.90Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - 750ml
£24.50Malbec Pablo Cortez - 750ml
£26.40Pinot Noir Tinamo - 750ml
£23.90Shiraz Last Stand - 750ml
£29.75Pinot Grigio Arcano - 750ml
£23.90Sauvignon Blanc Riversdale - 750ml
£31.40Zinfadel Gold Country - 750ml
£24.50Prosecco DOC La Fornarina - 750ml
£31.20