What it's actually like
Brasa Hopkins receives predominantly positive reviews (65+ five-star ratings) for flavorful, well-seasoned Latin American-influenced food with generous portions, particularly praised for rotisserie chicken, pork plates, and sides like yuca fries. However, consistency issues plague the location—some report dry chicken, bland dishes, and small portions for the price, with occasional service missteps including staff discouraging dine-in. The small, casual space with a to-go emphasis appeals to quick-lunch crowds but may disappoint those seeking full-service dining.
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Diners keep mentioning
yuca fries with green saucesmothered chicken chilaquilespork bowlrotisserie chickenbutterscotch puddingcollard greenscreamed spinachcorn bread
Ambiance
casual-fast-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
lunch, quick bite, family dining
Reservations
OpenTable
Wait reality — Generally quick service with food arriving promptly, though waits may occur during peak hours. The space is small, so it can get crowded; best to visit during off-peak times like early afternoon on weekdays.
Derived from 77 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What's cooking
Salad
Mixed Greens & Tomato Saladvegannut free$12
with pepitas, cucumber and house ranch. Vegan
Romaine & Mozzarella Saladvegetariannut free$12
with sunflower seeds, radish and sherry vinaigrette. Vegetarian
Entree
Arroz con Pollo - Bowlnut free$14.50
Yellow rice and pigeon peas, ham sofrito, chopped chicken and andouille-tomato gravy.
Chilaquiles - Bowlvegetariannut free$14.75
Tortilla chips simmered in sauce with cilantro, onion and queso fresco. Red sauce or salsa verde.
Farm Eggs - Platevegetariannut free$13
Local, Organic, Non-GMO, Free-Range. Two eggs, yuca, one side and green sauce.
Farm Eggs - Sandwichnut free$12.50
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato and red sauce on a toasted roll. Served with tortilla chips.
Huevos Rancheros - Bowlvegetariannut free$12
Crispy corn tortillas, fried eggs, black beans, jack cheese, guacamole, red sauce and pickled onions.
Roasted Pork - By the Poundnut free$40
Half or whole pound
Roasted Pork - Platenut free$16.75
Slow Cooked w/ Garlic, Lime & Spices. 1/3 lb, One side and green sauce with cornbread or coleslaw.
Roasted Pork - Sandwichnut free$15.25
Pickles, cilantro and green sauce on toasted roll. Served with tortilla chips.
Rotisserie Chicken - By the Poundnut free$34
Half or full rotisserie chicken
★ Rotisserie Chicken - Platenut free$15.75
Marinated 12 Hours & Roasted with Creole Dry Rub. 2 pcs, one side and green sauce with cornbread or coleslaw
Rotisserie Chicken - Sandwichnut free$14.75
Chicken salad, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a toasted roll. Served with tortilla chips.
Smothered Chicken - By the Poundnut free$36
Half or whole pound
Smothered Chicken - Platenut free$15.75
Pulled Rotisserie in Cream Gravy. 1/3lb, one side and red sauce with cornbread or coleslaw.
Smothered Chicken - Sandwichnut free$13.75
Coleslaw and red sauce on a toasted roll. Served with tortilla chips.
The Original - Bowlvegetariannut free$16.75
Yellow rice, over-easy egg, spicy creamed spinach, crispy onions and red sauce
Vegetable and Chickpea Curry - Bowlvegannut free$13.25
Coconut milk, carrots, kale, onions, sweet potatoes and pineapple relish over yellow rice.
Yeah Vegan - Platevegannut free$13.25
Yellow rice, beans, crispy yuca, mixed greens and house ranch sauce.
Yeah Vegan - Sandwichvegannut free$13
Mushroom, Caramelized Onion & Chickpea Fritter w/ lettuce, pickled red onion & vegan herb aioli on a toasted roll. Served w/ tortilla chips.
Side
1 Piece Chickennut free$4.50
Extra chicken
Andouille & Tomato Gravynut free$2.75
Extra gravy
Candied Yamsvegetariannut free$10
with brown sugar & vanilla. Vegetarian
Coleslawvegetariannut free$2
Vegetarian
Collard Greensnut free$12
with smoked chicken.
Crispy Yucavegetariannut free$13
Tossed in citrus mojo, with Green Sauce. Vegetarian
Farm Eggsvegetariannut free$2.50
Fried in olive oil or scrambled in butter
Fried Sweet Plantainsvegetariannut free$13
With green sauce. Vegetarian
Guacamole & Tortilla Chipsvegannut free$13
with red sauce. Vegan
Macaroni & Cheesevegetariannut free$12
Creamy sharp cheddar. Vegetarian
Pickled Hot Peppersvegannut free$0.85
Vegan
Rice & Pigeon Peasnut free$8
with sofrito & smoked ham.
Roasted Yamsnut free$10
with andouille-tomato gravy.
Rustic Style Gritsvegetariannut free$10
with sharp cheddar. Vegetarian
Small Side of Beansvegannut free$2.75
Choice of Black or Red. Vegan
Small Side of Green Saucevegetariannut free$0.85
Vegetarian
Small Side of Guacamolevegannut free$4.50
Vegan
Small Side of Habanero Saucevegannut free$0.60
Vegan
Small Side of Red Saucevegannut free$0.85
Vegan
Small Side of Yellow Ricevegannut free$2.75
Vegan
Spicy Creamed Spinachvegetariannut free$14
with jalapeño & crema. Vegetarian
Sweet Corn-Cornbreadvegetariannut free$2
Vegetarian
Yellow Rice & Beansvegannut free$11
Choice of black or red beans. Vegan
Dessert
★ Brasa Chocolate Barnut free$3.75
Dark & Milk Chocolate Blend, Crispy Sweet Potato & Sea Salt.
Butterscotch Puddinggluten freenut free$5.50
Whipped Cream & Toffee Crumble
Chocolate Chip Cookienut free$1.75
Chocolate Devil's Food Cakenut free$4.50
Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce.
Coconut-Vanilla Puddinggluten freevegannut free$4.50
Fresh Pineapple. Vegan
Non alcoholic
Coffeevegannut freedairy freegluten free$2.50
La Croix Sparkling Watervegannut freedairy freegluten free$2.50
12 oz can
Lemonadevegannut freedairy freegluten free$3
Mexican Cokevegannut freedairy freegluten free$3.50
12 oz bottle
Northern Soda Grapefruitvegannut freedairy freegluten free$4
12 oz can
Northern Soda Orangevegannut freedairy freegluten free$4
12 oz can
Raspberry Lemonadevegannut freedairy freegluten free$4
Regular 50/50vegannut freedairy freegluten free$3
Iced tea and lemonade
Sweet 50/50vegannut freedairy freegluten free$3
Sweet tea and lemonade
Sweet Teavegannut freedairy freegluten free$3
Unsweetened Iced Teavegannut freedairy freegluten free$3
Seafood
Brasa Southern Stylistic - Bowlnut free$17.25
1/4 lb Catfish, Candied Yams, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw and Pickled Hot Peppers.
Fried Fish - By the Poundnut free$44
Half or whole pound
Fried Fish - Platenut free$17.25
Seasoned Cornmeal & Rice Flour Crusted Catfish. 1/4 lb, one side and spicy green sauce with cornbread or coleslaw.
Fried Fish - Sandwichnut free$16.75
Coleslaw, tomato and spicy green sauce on toasted roll. Served with tortilla chips.
Find it
Address
1728 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN
Phone
(612) 379-3030
Restaurant group
Brasa