Tropicalia Brazilian Grille in LA

We went out for one of my best friend's birthdays, Ms. Caroline Motus :)  

I love going out with my Fatima girls.  We always dress up to go out to some of the cool spots in LA.  Before we headed out I had to give Carol her gift!  

 

I got her a beautiful MK's bracelet, gold all around so classy and dare I say it fabulous.  Shoot I wanted it for myself.  And I also got her a dainty ring by Ariella that says "love"

 

Finally! We arrived at Tropicalia Brazilian Grille in LA.  Our tummy's were so ready for food, we even played some samba and bossa nova on the way there.  ahah It's a small restaurant, but a very popular one.  The place was entirely packed when we left.  We started off with some Sangria.  

I wish I could remember the names of the plates that each of us ordered. But what I love South American food, is how different it tastes and looks!  I mean if you look at these photos they're the typical things you put on a plate, but the ingredients that they use, how they use it makes it stand out from a dish we'd eat at a Mexican restaurant or at home.   I noticed they like to tenderize and pound their meat very very flat.  Another thing that's different is that they bread their meat with seasoned bread crumbs and then fry it.  SOOO Good! Oh and can't forget, they add fried plantains to your dish!  I never thought banana and meat would go so well together. ahah