Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant

Amazing at every level. Food is top notch, high quality and staff is top tier.

Heart of Palm appetizer with bread is a staple. we tried the steak skewers tonight and they were amazing as well.

Dessert menu just showed up so I’m going to stop typing.

Such a treat to go here. I've dined here just a handful of times over the past 5 years and it's consistently wonderful. Servers are lovely! This time I ordered two of the traditional cocktails, Caipirinha and they were SO good.

What lovely restaurant in the heart of Thousand Oaks. Quite close to the civic center for dinner before an event. Fish soup is their specialty. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices. Appetizers and main courses (I had the white sea bass) were full of flavor...I kept thinking of the "flavor party" happening in my mouth after every bite. Plenty of close parking, staff was pleasant, helpful & efficient. I give this place two thumbs up and plan to visit again soon. Oh yes, do try the coconut flan for desert...you'll thank me.

Food was amazing, we got the Calamari appetizer and then the White Seabass Moqueca and it exceeded our expectations after reading everyones reviews online. The service was great as well the server was very nice and attentive. Can't wait to come back.

My husband and I enjoy having Lunch here. The food is delicious and well prepared. Our favorite dish is Moqueca with fish and shrimp. Their cocktails are very flavorful “Brazilian Rose” is my favorite. Banana Frita (fried plantains) are always included. Service is great and prompt.

Lovely dinner! The waiter was extremely helpful and friendly, and his recommendations did not disappoint. Definitely recommend the signature dish- the moqueca. The shrimp and shellfish were cooked beautifully and if you aren't familiar with Brazilian cuisine, this is a great introduction to it.

Atmosphere is very calm and welcoming, so much so that it was lovely even on a quiet Monday evening. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, or work events.

Had the Moqueca with seabass and shrimp, yucca, and feijoila and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended! Very nice place and staff.

Food was delicious, and they have a quality wine list. The steam was cooked perfectly, and staff was extremely attentive and friendly.

Amazing unpretentious hidden gem. It was our first time and we will return to sample more of the menu. Started with the fresh scallops and signature cocktails before the Mahi Mahi Moqueca with two sides. Finished with the flan and Irish coffee. Super nice, knowledgeable and attentive staff.

If you think Brazilian means lots of meat, you haven't tried Moqueca - a wonderful seafood stew from the central coast of Brazil. I had the sea bass and my wife had the shrimp and mahi mahi and they were both fantastic. Great service as well.

The fish and shrimp muqueca was delicious. We met Tatiana that is responsible for the kitchen.
As a dessert we had a coconut flan.

Moqueca. Never heard of it until it was recommended. Now one of my favorite dishes ever. I had the fish and shrimp. Its served in a broth made from tomatoes onions garlic cilantro coconut milk and lime juice. This place is a must try if you like seafood. The scallops were fantastic as well. I may go back today...

This place is top notch. They have delicious food, friendly service, and fantastic cocktails. The food is traditional and it's a great place to go if you are looking for something different and impressive. The paella moqueca and the fish moqueca were so good and fresh. I highly recommend this place.

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Excerpt from Eat the World Los Angeles:
Right off of Thousand Oaks' main drag and anchoring the west end of a new-ish strip mall, Oxnard's beloved Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant has expanded to a second location that is almost four years old now. For those driving from Los Angeles County, travel times to enjoy the wonderful seafood stews of Brazil's Espírito Santo state have been cut down with easy to access right off the 101.

The namesake dish of the restaurant is also served in the state of Bahia, but even these neighbors have very distinct regional variations.The more northern version in that state is known as moqueca baiana or moqueca peixada, and is a further evolution of the moqueca capixaba from Espírito Santo. The version from Bahia takes local African and Portuguese influences, adding more palm oil and coconut milk.

The moquecas offered here are of course the capixaba versions, which are lighter because of their use of extra virgin olive oil rather than palm oil. Only a touch of coconut milk is added, along with urucum essence in the tomato-based stew. The moqueca is always a seafood dish, but there are many options. For a bowl of good variety, the moqueca de peixe com mariscos ($27), is a good choice including large high-quality cuts of whitefish and a mix of shellfish.

Superb food and service is the only way I can describe this restaurant. A must try!!!
Moqueca is a Brazilian sea food love story and they tell this story really well!

Came here for our anniversary dinner and was pleasantly surprised with how amazing this place is! Our sever Rodrigo is was the BEST, from his knowledge on the menu to his work ethic and personality really made our visit special. The food was fresh and spectacular, will definitely be back to have another great experience here again. The food runner Omar was also excellent with service and so friendly!

The food, ambiance and service were all spectacular. What a great place!

Delicious seafood. Great location. Service was good. We will definitely be back.

Outstanding gem of a restaurant. Traditional as well as modern versions of Brazilian dishes. Welcoming atmosphere and staff. The traditional fish stew is excellent. The starters are delicious. They also make a great Mojito. It's family run and the care and friendliness show. Always a treat to go here. And I go often.

The Seabass and Mahi Mahi Moqueca is super great. It's like a hotpot style stew with onions, tomatoes and cilantro filled with coconut milk and secrete sauces paired with seasoned jasmine rice to make your taste buds dance.