Seth Kugel

"The menu is so international that you might be tempted to skip the fish moqueca, a traditional stew. But make sure at least one in your party tries it (the menu says it feeds two — at 76 reais — but you can order a half-portion); the restaurant’s take on the dish is lighter than many and executed to perfection."

David Cogswell

"That night we had dinner at Maria Mata Mouro restaurant in the historic district. Alfredo introduced me to a Brazilian specialty called moqueca. Based on African cuisine, moqueca is a fish stew with coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, garlic, coriander and palm oil. It was all good for the body, mind and soul. It gave me a little piece of Brazil to take home with me and cherish forever."

Cassiana Pizaia

"Maria Mata Mouro serves delicious moqueca in a historic mansion with tables in the garden."

Bartholomew Barker

"Since both Tamara and I enjoy moqueca we had lunch and dinner in one meal at Maria Mata Mouro which is housed in a seventeenth century building across the street from one of the many old churches. The moqueca was delightful with shrimp, squid and lots of fishy goodness."

Pamela Granoff Simon

"I have had moqueca (A traditional Brazilian made of fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro and a few other ingredients served with rice) before, but this was by far the best I have ever had. Probably because it is the specialty dish of Salvador Bahia, but wow this was good!"