Caxiri
Centro, Manaus
Restaurant in Manaus, Brazil
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Caxiri is worth considering for a central Manaus dinner when the meal needs to feel more intentional than casual. It is strongest for dates, celebrations, and business meals in Centro; cross-shop Restaurant Banzeiro for a more obvious regional pick or Churrascaria Coqueiro Verde Praça 14 - Carne de Sol for a meat-focused plan.
About Caxiri
Is Caxiri worth considering in Manaus? Yes, if the priority is a venue with lunch and dinner hours on Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday lunch hours, and a smart casual dress code. It is best chosen for its practical fit, as specific details about cuisine, awards, price, or format are not available.
Caxiri is closed on Monday. From Tuesday to Saturday, it is listed for 11:30 AM–3 PM and 7–10 PM; on Sunday, it is listed for 11:30 AM–3 PM. That schedule makes it usable for either a midday meal or an evening plan during most of the week, with Sunday limited to lunch hours.
A Manaus choice for smart casual plans
Choose Caxiri when the plan calls for a smart casual venue in Manaus and the hours match your schedule. It is a practical Manaus option, as details on tasting menus, award history, price tier, specific cuisine, or particular service style are not available. For a broader view of the city's dining options, use Our full Manaus restaurants guide.
If you are comparing other dining options, Churrascaria Coqueiro Verde Praça 14 - Carne de Sol, Restaurant Banzeiro, Bistro Fitz Carraldo, Restaurante Alentejo, and Barollo are other names to consider. Use current menus, availability, and the occasion to decide which one fits best.
When to choose it, and when to cross-shop
Choose Caxiri when its Manaus setting, smart casual dress code, and service times fit the plan. It is a less certain pick if you need details about price, cuisine, dietary accommodations, delivery, takeout, private dining, or a specific menu format, as those details are not available.
For trip planning beyond one meal, Manaus guides can provide broader context across restaurants and other local options. If the search is wider than Caxiri, compare it with other dining rooms based on up-to-date hours, booking availability, and the needs of your group.
Planning details
- Location
- Rua 10 de Julho, 495 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-000, Brazil
- Website
- instagram.com
- Phone
- +5592984054769
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Caxiri sits in the historic heart of Manaus and channels the city's Amazonian roots rather than following Brazil's coastal fine-dining scripts. The restaurant takes its name from a communal cassava beverage and frames meals as ritual: rooted in forest-basin ingredients and the freshwater fish of the Negro and Solimões systems. Service and pacing favor the internal logic of Amazonian cuisine, so dining here feels anchored, earthy and quietly ceremonial. Guests encounter a menu that privileges regional staples (tucunaré, tambaqui and pirarucu) within a setting that reflects the neighborhood's rubber‑boom architecture and local culinary habits.
Best For
Caxiri is best for intimate special occasions, date nights and small celebratory gatherings that want an authentic Amazonian experience. The restaurant leans into communal rhythms, so it suits groups who enjoy sharing and a deliberately paced meal built around river fish and native fruits. It is not positioned as a São Paulo‑style contemporary fine‑dining destination; instead it rewards diners seeking a sense of place, indigenous ingredients and the thoughtful sequencing of dishes that mark time and transition in local food culture.
Ordering Tips
Order with sharing in mind: prioritize the signature freshwater dishes (tambaqui, the quinhapira fish stew and fried river sardine) to get a clear sense of the restaurant's focus. Follow the meal's natural rhythm rather than rushing from course to course; Amazonian sequencing matters, and staple ingredients such as tucumã, cupuaçu and unsweetened açaí appear as central elements rather than novelty garnishes. Expect communal flavors and textures; ask staff about the recommended progression if you want a traditional experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary airy dining room with hanging plants and expansive windows offering views of the theater, creating an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- tambaqui river fish
- quinhapira fish stew
- fried river sardine
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Rua 10 de Julho, 495 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-000, Brazil
Planning details
Location
Rua 10 de Julho, 495 - Centro, Manaus - AM, 69010-000, Brazil · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bistro Fitz Carraldo, Notable alternative
- Churrascaria Coqueiro Verde Praça 14 - Carne de Sol, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Banzeiro, Notable alternative
- Restaurante Alentejo, Notable alternative
- Barollo, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Caxiri compares in Manaus
Caxiri is the better fit when the decision is about a polished Centro dinner rather than a purely casual meal. Restaurant Banzeiro is the more obvious pick for diners who want a recognizable regional-restaurant choice, while Churrascaria Coqueiro Verde Praça 14 - Carne de Sol makes more sense for a meat-led, value-driven meal.
For ambiance, Bistro Fitz Carraldo and Restaurante Alentejo are the closer cross-shops if the group wants a sit-down meal with a calmer feel. Barollo is the alternative to check when the brief is comfort, familiarity, and an easier group choice.
Booking difficulty looks easier here than at venues with stronger destination pull, so Caxiri is useful when the plan comes together late. For a celebration, choose it if Centro location and dinner timing are the main constraints; choose Banzeiro if the meal itself needs to carry more of the occasion.
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Compare Caxiri
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Caxiri | Manaus | No published awards |
| Bistro Fitz Carraldo | Manaus | No published awards |
| Churrascaria Coqueiro Verde Praça 14 - Carne de Sol | Manaus | No published awards |
| Restaurant Banzeiro | Manaus | No published awards |
| Restaurante Alentejo | Manaus | No published awards |
| Barollo | Manaus | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Caxiri?
Caxiri lists a smart casual dress code. Neat, polished clothing is the safest choice.
What are Caxiri's hours?
Caxiri is closed on Monday. It is listed as open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 7–10 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM.
Is Caxiri good for a special occasion?
Caxiri may fit a special occasion if a smart casual Manaus venue suits the plan.
Is lunch or dinner better at Caxiri?
Both lunch and dinner are listed Tuesday through Saturday: 11:30 AM–3 PM and 7–10 PM. On Sunday, service runs from 11:30 AM–3 PM. Choose based on the schedule that fits your plans.
What are alternatives to Caxiri?
Other options to compare include Restaurant Banzeiro, Barollo, Bistro Fitz Carraldo, Churrascaria Coqueiro Verde Praça 14 - Carne de Sol, and Restaurante Alentejo.
