Mindelo, São Vicente · Cape Verde
Our Menu
Restaurant & Live Music · Open Every Day Except Monday · Non-Stop Service from 5:30 PM
Welcome to Le Metalo. Chef Jessica Dos Santos and her team are pleased to offer you a varied menu made with 100% local products, honoring our local livestock farmers, growers and fishermen. The whole team wishes you an enjoyable meal.
Season 2026/2027 100% Local Products Live Music Every Evening Burgers Since 1996
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Discovery Menu — Menu Découverte
Our finest specialties in one formula — starters, main dishes and desserts. A perfect opportunity for curious food lovers to enjoy great flavors without complications.
Assorted Starters Assorted Main Dishes Dessert Selection
2850 per person
Min. 2 persons
Drinks not included
Min. 2 persons
Drinks not included
Entrada
D'Mar
Nosso Famoso Carpaccio de Atum
950
Our famous tuna carpaccio O nosso famoso carpaccio de atum Notre fameux carpaccio de thon
Tártaro da Pesca do Dia
950
Tartar made from the day's catch Tártaro da pesca do dia Tartare de la pêche du jour
Lula Salteadas com Alho e Salsa
950
Sautéed squid with parsley and garlic Lula salteada com alho e salsa Calamars sautés en persillade
Paté de Peixe
600
Homemade fish terrine Paté de peixe caseiro Terrine de poisson maison
Mix de Pastéis e Rissóis
650
Assortment of pastels and rissóis — local specialty of fish stuffing Sortido de pastéis e rissóis — especialidade local de recheio de peixe Assortiment de pastels et rissóis — spécialité locale de beignet de poissons
D'Terra
Húmus e Chips de Inhame
650
Hummus and yam chips Húmus e chips de inhame Houmous et chips d'igname
Queijo "D'Terra" e Tomate Confitado with basil olive oil
650
Santo Antão goat cheese and tomato confit — with basil olive oil Queijo de cabra de Santo Antão e tomate confitado — com azeite de manjericão Fromage de chèvre de Santo Antão et tomates confites — à l'huile d'olive de basilic
Rillettes de Porco
750
Homemade pork rillettes Rillettes de porco caseiras Rillettes de porc maison
Salada Metalo
800
Lettuce, tomato, toasted bread, cheese, chicken, grilled peppers, caramelized onion, sauce Alface, tomate, pão torrado, queijo, frango, pimentão grelhado, cebola caramelizada, molho Laitue, tomates, pain grillé, fromage, poulet, poivrons grillés, oignons caramélisés, sauce
Tarte de Tomate Confitado e Mostarda
650
Tart with sun-dried tomatoes and mustard Tarte de tomate confitado e mostarda Tarte aux tomates confites et à la moutarde
Mar
Main Dishes · Pratos Principais · Plats PrincipauxFilé de Pesca do Dia na Chapa
1200
Fillet of the day's catch on the grill, vegetables, rice and its sauce Filé da pesca do dia na chapa, legumes, arroz e molho Filet de la pêche du jour à la plancha, légumes, riz et sa sauce
Peixe do Dia na Chapa
1300
Fish on plancha, vegetables, rice and its sauce Peixe do dia na chapa, legumes, arroz e molho Poisson du jour à la plancha, légumes, riz et sa sauce
Trio de Atum
2300
Tuna trio — carpaccio, tartare and pieces of semi-cooked tuna, vegetables and salad. Our most iconic dish. Trio de atum — carpaccio, tártaro e pedaços de atum semi-cozido, legumes e salada Trio de thon — carpaccio, tartare et pièces de thon mi-cuit, légumes et salade
Lulas Grelhadas
1850
Grilled squid, sweet-and-sour fruit confit and sautéed potatoes Lulas grelhadas, confit de frutas agridoce e batatas salteadas Calamars grillés, confit de fruits aigre-doux et pommes de terre sautées
Peixe em Papillote
1950
Fish wrapped in banana leaves with coconut milk, chutney and rice Peixe em papillote de folhas de bananeira com leite de coco, chutney e arroz Poisson en papillote de feuilles de bananier au lait de coco, chutney et riz
Terra
Main Dishes · Pratos Principais · Plats PrincipauxA Grande Espetada de Frango
1100
The large chicken brochette — vegetables, rice and sauce A grande espetada de frango — legumes, arroz e molho La grande brochette de poulet — légumes, riz et sauce
Porco Confitado Lentamente a Baixa Temperatura
1800
Pork confit, slowly cooked at a low temperature, served with two seasonal mashed potatoes Porco confitado lentamente a baixa temperatura e os seus dois purés da época Porc confit lentement à basse température et ses deux purées de saison
Filete de Vaca *
2400
Beef tenderloin*, Santo Antão cheese sauce, homemade fries and green salad with basil · *origin: imported Filete de vaca*, molho de queijo de Santo Antão, batatas fritas caseiras e salada verde com manjericão Filet de bœuf*, sauce au fromage de Santo Antão, frites maison et salade verte au basilic
A Vegetariana 🌱
1200
Vegetal steak, vegetable sauce, purée of the moment and yam chips Steak vegetal, molho vegetal, puré do momento e chips de inhame Steak végétal, sauce végétale, purée du moment et chips d'igname
Sides — Em Suplemento
Rice / Arroz100
Sautéed vegetables / Legumes salteados300
Mixed salad / Salada mista250
Purée of the moment / Purê do momento300
Homemade French fries / Batatas fritas caseiras380
Burgers
Since 1996Our legendary burgers — recipes crafted since 1996, a true part of Mindelo's history.
Burger Solo Menu
Hamburger
Beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce
400
900
Cheese Burger
Beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, sauce
550
1050
Big Bacon
Beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, bacon, sauce
600
1100
Metalo Burger
Beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, bacon, pepper, sauce
650
1150
Maxi Terra
Beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, two cheeses, bacon, caramelized onion, sauce
700
1200
Kriola
Chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, onion, two cheeses, caramelized onion, bacon, sauce
700
1200
Chicken Burger
Chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce
650
1150
Pescador Burger
Grilled fish fillet, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce
650
1150
Vegetal Burger 🌱
Homemade vegetable burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper, vegetable sauce
500
1000
Txuk BurgerNEW
Slow-cooked sliced pork, cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, onions, tomatoes
800
1300
Double Burger Solo Menu
Double Cheese Burger
950
1450
Double Big Bacon
1050
1550
Double Metalo Burger
1100
1600
Double Maxi Terra
1150
1650
Menu — 100% Nacional
Burger of your choice + homemade French fries + a drink from our valleys or water
Hambúrguer à escolha + batata frita caseira + bebida dos nossos vales ou água
Homemade Desserts
Sobremesas Caseiras · Desserts MaisonsPanacota D'Lena
400
Sugar cane melt, mango jam or seasonal fruit · Mel de cana, doce de manga ou de frutas da época · Mel de canne à sucre, confiture de mangue ou de fruits de saison
Cubim de Chocolate
400
Chocolate cube · Cubim de chocolate · Petit cube de chocolat
Mousse de Chocolate
450
Chocolate mousse · Mousse de chocolate · Mousse au chocolat
Delícia de Limão
500
Lemon delight · Delícia de limão · Délice au citron
Mousse de Frutas da Época
400
Seasonal fruit mousse · Mousse de frutas da época · Mousse de fruits de saison
Pudim de Leite
400
Milk pudding · Pudim de leite · Flan au lait
Crème Brûlée ao Estilo de Banana Flambada
650
Banana flambé style crème brûlée · Crème brûlée à banana flambada · Crème brûlée façon banane flambée
Bolo do Dia
400
Cake of the day · Bolo do dia · Gâteau du jour
Tarteletes Tatin da Época
600
Seasonal fruit tarte tatin tartlets · Tarteletes tatin da época · Tartelette tatin aux fruits de saison
Cocktail Bar
Bar à CocktailOur cocktails are crafted with Cape Verdean grogue — the island's signature spirit. Virgin versions available on most cocktails.
Safadesa
Grogue, grenadine, condensed milk, pineapple juice, strawberry
Banana Colada
Grogue, banana juice, coconut milk, sugar cane melt, pineapple juice
CaboLibre
Old grogue, lemon juice, cola, syrup
La Mindelense
Grogue, pineapple juice, passion fruit, lime, sugar cane melt — the taste of Mindelo
Coladera
Grogue, hibiscus, baobab, lemon juice, mint
Mandinga
Grogue, grenadine, lemon juice, triple sec
Noite Crioula
Old grogue, banana juice, condensed milk, lemon juice
Brisa di Mindelo
Old grogue, hibiscus tea, orange juice, syrup, lemon juice
Terra D'Cize
White grogue, pineapple juice, coconut milk, blue curaçao, lemon juice
Morabeza
White grogue, mango juice, grenadine
Sabura D'Nôs Casa
Old grogue, banana, sugar syrup, milk
Djam di Metalo
Old grogue, pineapple, passion fruit, grenadine, lime
Fogo Tropical
Old grogue, triple sec, mango, lime, ginger
Caipirinha
Grogue, lime, sugar
Caipi Maracujá
Grogue, passion fruit, lime, sugar
Caipi Bissap
Grogue, hibiscus, lime, sugar
CaipiBlack
Black vodka, lime juice, sugar
Mojito
Grogue, fresh mint, lime, sugar
Shots (6x) — Sabores dos nossos vales1400
Grogue Bar
Bar à Grogue · Cape Verdean SpiritGrogue is the traditional Cape Verdean sugar cane spirit. Our selection highlights the finest producers from across the archipelago — available also in our Boutique Archipel.
White Grogue — Branco
Cantina de Lagedos
350EcoFarm "Paía d'Cana"
350Chã d'Igreja
420Barraka Janela
450Barraka Tarrafal
450Regasso Vale de Ribeira Grande
550Garça Real
560Chã d'arroz
600Grogues Arrangés
Mestres Das Ribeiras Grogue d'Canela
600EcoFarm "Paía d'Cana" Hibiscus
350EcoFarm "Paía d'Cana" Gengibre
350Aged Grogue — Velho
Chã d'Igreja
660Pe d'Sbida Chã D'Pedra
700Regasso Vale de Ribeira Grande
750Chã d'arroz
750Quinta Cochete Ribeira das Patas
750Mestres Das Ribeiras
750Garça Real
750Pontches & Especialidades
Passion fruit — Maracujá350
Mango — Manga350
Peanut — Mancarra350
Coconut — Coco350
Mel d'cana Pe d'Sbida350
Mel d'cana Regasso480
Mel d'cana Chã d'arroz600
Mel d'cana Mestres Das Ribeiras600
Mel d'cana Garça Real650
Xtomperod (Grogue + Ponche)400
Grogue & Bissap400
Grogue & Hortelã400
Grogue & Banana400
Boutique Archipel
Have you visited our shop in the heart of Le Metalo? We offer a carefully chosen selection of local products from Cape Verdean creators and artists, as well as a range of grogue from producers across the archipelago. The perfect souvenir — or a gift to remember Mindelo by.
1€ = 100 escudos