Juiz de Fora has a solid restaurant scene for a city of its size, shaped largely by the university population and a tradition of Mineiro cooking. You'll find the usual beans, pork, and mandioca, along with the Minas cheese that is produced in the surrounding hills and appears on almost every table. The São Mateus neighbourhood near the university has the most concentrated stretch of eating options, from cheap buffets to decent sit-down restaurants.