Sweet guava paste melted with cheese inside a thin, blistered Brazilian pastry shell — Brazil's classic Romeu e Julieta. Street food with a wine-bar palate.
Guava paste and cheese is a classic Brazilian pairing for a reason – sweet fruit against rich, salty cheese. Sealing it inside pastel dough and deep frying it changes everything: the guava paste turns jammy and warm, the cheese goes completely molten, and the pastry turns into a crisp, delicate case.
This is the pastel we suggest for a Brazilian date-night snack downtown, for anyone who normally skips fried food, or as the interesting item on a shared platter. It is proof that Brazilian street food can be genuinely refined without losing its casual, hands-on character.
Because the cheese is at its best while still flowing, this pastel is served fresh from the fryer. Ask us to fry it last if you are ordering several pastéis to take away across downtown London.
Event-night guest
“We came in during a special event and tried the limited-time flavours like Chicken & Cheese and Cheese & Maple Bacon — incredible. They stayed crispy and not greasy even after a short walk. So much better than the usual fast food.”
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Downtown London guest
“The pastéis are crispy and perfectly fried, the fillings are generous and every ingredient tastes fresh. The staff are so friendly — it really feels like a taste of Brazil right in downtown London.”
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First-time visitor
“The staff took the time to explain all the pastel flavours and made recommendations for us first-timers. Great vegetarian options too. I'll be back regularly for take-out on workdays in the core.”
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Sweet guava paste melted with cheese, sealed inside thin Brazilian pastel dough and fried to order – Brazil's classic Romeu e Julieta pairing.
Yes, lightly. The melted cheese balances the sweetness of the guava paste, so it reads as a sweet-and-savoury pastel rather than a full dessert.
It began as a special-event flavour and is now a regular request. Availability can vary – call (519) 870-8730 to confirm before you visit.
At Love Pastel Brazilian Food inside Covent Garden Market, 130 King St, downtown London, Ontario, or online for pickup and delivery.
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