What Coxinha is
Fried pastry filled with shredded chicken.
Coxinha is listed as a dish in the Brazil guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Coxinha
Coxinha is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Brazil. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Brazil guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Coxinha sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Brazil, 5 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Pao de queijo, Coxinha, Acaraje |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Feijoada, Moqueca |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Coxinha is one of 5 dish entries and 5 budget items; 3 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Brazil items that make most sense alongside Coxinha, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Brazil items share the most tags with Coxinha, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Coxinha: common questions
What is Coxinha?
Fried pastry filled with shredded chicken. It is listed in the TasteBridge Brazil guide as a dish.
How much does Coxinha cost in Brazil?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Coxinha vegetarian?
Coxinha is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Coxinha?
Our index lists it across Brazil, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Brazil. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.