As Bifanas do Afonso

Grab a classic bifana pork sandwich from Bifana Do Alfonso.

In their own words: “grab a classic bifana pork sandwich from Bifana Do Alfonso.”

Order the classic bifana sandwich, a simple yet delicious combination of slow-cooked pork, garlic, and bay leaf on Portuguese water bread, often paired with a cold beer.

In their own words: “This is one of my favorite places in Lisbon. There's always a line here regardless of how early you get here. This for me is Portuguese sandwich gold. One of the most simple things, Portuguese water bread, braced pork, typically shoulder that is cooked with a little bit of the actual pork fat, lots of garlic, bay leaf, and then basically it's stewing in the juices.”

Order the bifana sandwich, a rustic yet delicate slow-cooked pork sandwich, and pair it with a Super Bock draft beer.

In their own words: “you know it's a legit place when you see busy locals and construction workers lining up at as Bifanas do Afonso to get this rustic yet delicate play of textures tender slow cooked pork marinated in white wine garlic and herbs hugged by a crispy crust of Papa secos, this is the Portuguese bifana sandwich it's pretty delicious so tender and you can see the bread is a little bit toasted”