Casa dos Presuntos "Xico" is a restaurante in Bonfim, Porto. Rated 4.6 stars from 1325 Google reviews. Known for presunto that justifies the reputation and genuine tasca experience—no tourism theatre. Best for solo dining and lunch. Ranked #5 of 7 in Bonfim. Price range: 5 - 10 €.
Casa dos Presuntos "Xico"
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in Bonfim
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals call it a mandatory stop when they're in Porto, and they mean it—this is where the neighbourhood eats, and that's the only credential that matters.
Walk in before noon on weekdays or arrive by 12:30 on weekends; no reservations, and it fills fast.
About Casa dos Presuntos "Xico"
Casa dos Presuntos 'Xico' is a traditional tasca in Bonfim—the kind of place where locals eat standing at the counter or squeezed into 6 small tables. You're here for presunto (Portuguese cured ham), sandes (sandwiches), and petiscos like papas de sarrabulho and tripas de farinheira. The ham's smoked in-house and paired with funky local sheep and cow cheese. It's cash-only, no reservations, no English menus, and the owner Xico himself works the bar with the kind of generosity that makes regulars return for decades. The space is simple, historic, deliberately unhurried—service can take time because they're doing things properly, not fast. Wine list is strong. Coffee's excellent. You'll eat better here for €5–10 than you will at places charging triple on the waterfront.
What Stands Out
Presunto that justifies the reputation
Reviewers consistently praise the in-house smoked ham: 'sandos are next level, made using their in house smoked ham and funky local sheep/cow cheese.' A €2.70 sandwich arrives 'full of presunto + a slide of fresh cheese.' One regular calls it 'ham that surpasses it all.'
Genuine tasca experience—no tourism theatre
'A tasca à Portuguesa,' 'a rustic bar, mainly frequented by the local neighbourhood,' 'a magical place.' Reviewers praise the 'simple, but extremely agradável' atmosphere and describe it as 'traditional, acolhedor' (welcoming). One says it's 'always a mandatory stop' when visiting Porto.
Exceptional value and owner care
Prices €5–10 for full meals. Reviews highlight 'very cheap and true quality,' 'great meal, totally worth the price,' and 'preços bem acessíveis' (very accessible prices). One customer noted Xico's personal kindness: when their daughter lost a toy, he retrieved it and gave her sweets to stop her crying.
What Customers Say
Recommend their ham with bread and cheese, and wine.
Although staff couldn't speak English very well but they still tried their best to communicate.
Entretanto, por ser um espaço extremamente tradicional, o serviço pode demorar um pouco.
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Practical Information
Contact
Rua do Heroísmo 191, 4300-258 Porto, Portugal
+351 22 537 0514Frequently Asked Questions about Casa dos Presuntos "Xico"
The presunto sandwich (€2.70) is the signature—in-house smoked ham with local cheese. Order papas de sarrabulho (blood sausage stew) if it's cold, tripas de farinheira (tripe), or rojão sandes (pork). A glass of house wine runs €1.50–2. Cash only.
No online booking. Walk in before noon on weekdays or arrive by 12:30 on weekends—it's 6 tables plus bar counter, so it fills fast. Expect a wait on Saturday afternoons.
Simple, historic, casual. Locals at the counter, neighbourhood regulars in the tables. Service is unhurried—reviewers say it can be slow, but 'compensa totalmente a espera' (totally worth the wait). No English, no fuss, no menu cards.
Cash only. No cards.
Only if your group's small (max 6 at tables). It's built for solo diners and pairs at the counter. Larger groups will struggle for space.
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