The boteco is as much about food as drink in Belo Horizonte, and these casual bar-eateries serve some of the citys best-loved petiscos, from pao de queijo and fried cassava to torresmo, sausage and the award-winning bar snacks the city is famous for. Belo Horizonte hosts an annual competition celebrating its botecos, and eating at one is a delicious and authentic experience. Cold beer and generous plates of comfort food make it a quintessential local meal.