Lonely Planet

"A fabulous urban market specializes in all things edible. It’s also a great place to sample a couple of classic Sampa delights, one of them is mortadella (Italian sausage) sandwich at Hocca Bar."

Travelmath

"When in Sao Paulo you must try the mortadella sandwich. One of the best places to try it is Hocca Bar inside the Mercado Municipal."

Tipper

"5 Places to Eat the Famous Mortadella Sandwich in São Paulo: Hocca Bar - Created by the immigrant couple Horácio and Maria, the bar is a reference in the traditional mortadella sandwich."

Miriam B. Weiner

"Travelers warn that the market gets exceptionally busy on the weekends, so come prepared for long lines; even better, try to visit on a weekday. A handful of restaurants and bars operate inside the Mercadão – you should try the famous massive (and tasty) mortadella sandwich at Hocca Bar."

Matueté

"Don’t miss the best mortadella sandwich on the planet, at the Hocca Bar – a real gastronomic heritage of the city!"

Oreste Giorgio Spinelli

"Located in the bustling Mercado Municipal, Hocca Bar is a mandatory stop for all those who visit São Paulo. The specialty dish is the mortadella bellissimo, a huge sandwich filled with mortadella and overflowing with cheese."

Snack Snap

"This sandwich can’t be taken lightly: it is literally just a pile of mortadella between two halves of soft (but crusty!) hoagie roll. If you’re lucky there might be some cheese involved. It definitely requires an investment, and I’m sad to report that this sandwich defeated me in the end."