8001 S Orange Blossom Trail
Suite 1500Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 988-1886
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The original location of Hocca Bar in Sao Paulo Brazil, established itself in the Municipal Market of Sao Paulo, a place that preserves a singular mixture of architecture, aromas, and flavors turning a simple meal into a historical visit.
Ahead of its time, the founders of Hocca Bar introduced a perfect combination of ingredients that turned their pastels, croquettes, and sandwiches into legends, evidenced in articles from newspapers of national and international prestige as well as tv shows.
The Hocca Bar first opened its doors in 1952, and serves up thousands of sandwiches, beers, and pastels de bacalhau (pastries packed with cod) and cuts of traditional Brazilian meats. The mixed crowd of kids, families, polo wearers, old gentlemen, and nuns stand or sit on stools, consuming their sandwiches.
Horácio Gabriel, born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, heads up the Orlando location, which is the first U.S location. He holds a university degree, and has several publications, including an edited recipe book. The chef studied with top quality professionals and teams, and he had the privilege of training with Hocca’s founders to bring the fame and taste of the original to Orlando.
The major claim to fame for Hocca is found in their slogan, "O famoso é aqui" Which means: THE FAMOUS IS HERE. "The famous" references The Mortadella Sandwich aptly named "Belíssima", stacked four inches thick with multiple layers of cheese, savory mortadella meat, dried tomato sauce preserved in olive oil and topped with oregano. This blend is then shoved into an Italian loaf and cut in half.
Ahead of its time, the founders of Hocca Bar introduced a perfect combination of ingredients that turned their pastels, croquettes, and sandwiches into legends, evidenced in articles from newspapers of national and international prestige as well as tv shows.
The Hocca Bar first opened its doors in 1952, and serves up thousands of sandwiches, beers, and pastels de bacalhau (pastries packed with cod) and cuts of traditional Brazilian meats. The mixed crowd of kids, families, polo wearers, old gentlemen, and nuns stand or sit on stools, consuming their sandwiches.
Horácio Gabriel, born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, heads up the Orlando location, which is the first U.S location. He holds a university degree, and has several publications, including an edited recipe book. The chef studied with top quality professionals and teams, and he had the privilege of training with Hocca’s founders to bring the fame and taste of the original to Orlando.
The major claim to fame for Hocca is found in their slogan, "O famoso é aqui" Which means: THE FAMOUS IS HERE. "The famous" references The Mortadella Sandwich aptly named "Belíssima", stacked four inches thick with multiple layers of cheese, savory mortadella meat, dried tomato sauce preserved in olive oil and topped with oregano. This blend is then shoved into an Italian loaf and cut in half.
Chef Horácio Gabriel and his team have done an excellent job of bringing the passion and fun of the Hocca brand to Orlando and to the United States. The sandwiches, the drinks, and atmosphere here is fun and inviting, and the food is outstsanding.
Hocca is open Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday from 12: 00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday they are open until 10:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday the hours are from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Hocca is open Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday from 12: 00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday they are open until 10:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday the hours are from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.