Every dish carries the soul of Bahia — from our crispy acarajé, fried to golden perfection in dendê oil, to rich vatapá made from generations of family recipes.
Black-eyed pea fritter · dendê oil · shrimp
Every dish is prepared with authentic ingredients imported from Brazil — dendê oil, malagueta pepper, and family recipes passed down through generations.
Black-eyed pea dough, deep-fried in dendê oil until golden and crispy. Split open and filled with spicy shrimp paste, vatapá, and fresh salad.
A rich, velvety paste of bread, coconut milk, shrimp, peanuts, and malagueta pepper. Served over rice or inside acarajé — pure Bahia in every spoon.
Slow-cooked fish and shrimp in a clay pot with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and dendê oil. A fragrant, coconut-infused stew that defines Bahian cuisine.
A luxurious okra and shrimp stew with tomatoes, onions, and dendê oil. The slimy texture of okra is exactly what makes this dish so beloved in Bahia.
Crispy, tear-drop shaped dough filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and seasonings. Deep-fried to a perfect golden crunch — a Brazilian street food icon.
The steamed cousin of acarajé — black-eyed pea batter wrapped in banana leaves and filled with spiced shrimp paste. Wrapped and steamed, not fried.
Dietary options available · Ask about our vegetarian and gluten-free selections
Call to Order — (508) 648-4797
Acarajé da Fafá was born from a single conviction: that the flavors of Bahia deserve to be experienced anywhere — even on Cape Cod. Every recipe in our kitchen traces back to Fafá's own hands, learned at her mother's stove in Salvador da Bahia.
We don't cut corners. Our dendê oil is imported. Our malagueta peppers come straight from the Recôncavo Baiano. Our shrimp paste is prepared daily, and our acarajé is fried to order — never frozen, never rushed.
Whether you're looking for the smoky crunch of a fresh acarajé, the comfort of a bowl of vatapá, or the bold heat of caruru, every bite carries the warmth of a family that has been feeding people with love for generations.
A glimpse into the flavors, the craft, and the warmth that define Acarajé da Fafá.
We're located on Sea Street in the heart of Hyannis. Call ahead for takeout — we're always happy to help.
67 Sea St
Hyannis, MA 02601
Have a question or want to place a large order? Drop us a line.
Call us to place your order or stop by on Sea Street. Fresh acarajé, vatapá, and more — made with love, served with pride.
