Tia Maria

Tia Maria is a Tapiocaria, restaurant and bar located between Vauxwall and Stockwell tube stations in London. The building, once The Wheatsheaft  pub, has  been transformed into a  in a little corner of Brazilian heaven. I was surprised by the diversity of the costumers who ranged from  Latin-Americans to Germans to Asians to Middle Easterners.  The deco is simple and not at all pretentious. Tiff booked a table for eight at 8pm, glad she booked it, the place got very busy very quickly. The food is Brazilian homemade and quite authentic, surprisingly as some ingredients are quite difficult to get in the UK.
The tapiocas, sweet and savoury, are well prepared. Tapioca is made of a starch from cassava root sprinkled in coconut water, some people just add plain water, which is then spread and swallow fried, and shaped like a pancake. The fillings varies according to taste.  The caipirinhas are very well mixed with proper cachaca, good sizable glass and not watery – just perfect.  Now, the service…. oh my… what can I say? Get there very early, order, eat and pay before 9pm. Afterwards, the place gets so busy it’s difficult to get proper, attentive service from the bar and tables. The place is very good fun, full of beautiful people,  live music and non-stop dance. Very enjoyable evening and glad to see another Brazilian speciality in the London scene. Our bill came to  £25/head including lots of caipirinhas, pao de queijo and coxinhas!
Caipirinha
Tapioca cheese (coalho) and carne de sol – Delicious!
BBQ meats including chicken hearts, picanha, prawns and fried cassava
what a feast! with beans and rice and tapioca galore!
Check their site for live music nights details
Tia Maria
126, South Lamberth Road
SW8 1QT  Vauxhall, London
t: 0207 7939 700
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3 Comments

  1. June 15, 2012 / 12:17 pm

    Oh Rosana! I love your post…this was an interesting evening 😉 We ate LOADS. Glad I got to try tapioca…so good. See you this evening for more cocktails xx

  2. June 15, 2012 / 12:37 pm

    I loved the Tapiocas and that you also danced to the live Brazilian music 😉 see you later x

  3. Lourdinha
    July 28, 2012 / 1:12 pm

    Tia Maria is amazing! I love!