Cantinho da Bordeira

Travessa da Rampa 1, 8670-220 Bordeira, Portugal
$$$ Cafe
(180 Reviews)

Cantinho da Bordeira is a casual café tucked away on Travessa da Rampa in the quiet village of Bordeira. It draws in a mix of locals and visitors looking for straightforward, hearty meals without fuss. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, with friendly service that adapts to guests’ needs — whether that means setting up a TV screening for a sports match or adjusting a dish’s ingredients.

The menu leans on generous portions of traditional Portuguese café fare with a few crowd-pleasers like hamburgers, tostas, and fresh seafood, alongside daily specials that typically include a full combination of bread, olives, wine, espresso, and dessert. Prices are notably reasonable, making it a good spot for a filling lunch or an informal dinner, especially after exploring the nearby coast and countryside.

Visitors often come here to enjoy uncomplicated, homemade flavors that feel familiar and satisfying. The option to have a pint of Guinness on tap hints at a casual social vibe that suits a laid-back afternoon or evening. It’s the kind of place where you could drop in for a midday meal and stay on for a few drinks while watching a game, making it well-suited for groups or solo diners alike.

Ideal times to visit are lunchtime or early evening when the kitchen serves up fresh, tasty plates without rush. The café’s location in the village makes it a convenient stop for both locals and travelers exploring the Alentejo coastline, offering a straightforward dining experience grounded in the rhythms of small-town life.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Sport
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
What they serve
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

180 Reviews
M Z

07 Jan 2026

Great menu of the day (including bread, olive, food, wine, espresso and dessert). Delicious, homey, generous portions, and inexpensive (12 EUR per person).

Matthew Krausey

01 Jan 2026

Owner set up a table specially for our group to watch World cup rugby quarter finals. We had fantastic prawns & plenty booze at a great price. They prepared my prawns specially for me without garlic at my request. Price of 30 Euro per person includes generous helping of perfectly prepared prawns plus excellent chips & many bottles of wine.

Matteo Librizzi

26 Nov 2025

Service is okay but everything else was awesome. Good portions for very cheap. We got the dish of the day. Two people 24€ (then we left a tip)

Jurgis Seika

23 Nov 2025

They have GUINNESS from the tap!!! Thats all you need to know!

Anna Makarova

11 Nov 2025

Tasty big portions for a good price. We paid about 20 euros for 2 meals with drinks. Super tasty, perfect to pass by for a lunch or some drinks

Alison Zwaard

01 Oct 2025

Katia & Pedro have created the most welcoming atmosphere with amazing local home sourced food and great attentive friendly service. We had massive portions of juicy fresh prawns with home cooked chips from potatoes grown in her dads farm. I wish I lived closer and could eat here every day. Great value

Jenn BW

22 Sep 2025

Lovely find! Nice varied menu for such an out of the way place. Fast, friendly service. Not cheap, but not expensive either...... We sat outside with sun just disappearing behind nearby buildings. Cold in the shade this time of year......

John Neven

17 Sep 2025

It's a small cafe' in Bordiaro on the west coast of Portugal. Your choice is small items from the menu and the dinner or meal of the day. We had a Portuguese stew which was made with chick peas and chicken plus other vegetables. Soooooo delicious. Fast service, great owners and good prices. We will definitely go back there.

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