Food in Jaraguá
Jaraguá's table mixes roadside steakhouses, pamonha shops and classic Goiás cooking: rice with pequi, empadão, galinhada and pastelinho. And pineapple, which gave the town the nickname "pineapple king".
Dishes and flavors
| Dish or product | What it is |
|---|---|
| Rice with pequi | A Goiás classic. Pequi is the fruit of the pequi tree, a cerrado tree mentioned by Semad on the park's trails. |
| Empadão goiano | A savory pie with a pastry crust, traditional in Goiás. |
| Galinhada | Rice cooked with chicken, also typical of the region. |
| Pastelinho | A fried savory pastry, common on Goiás tables. |
| Pamonha | Made with corn. Jaraguá has pamonha shops; corn is among the municipality's main crops. |
| Pineapple | A traditional local crop; the town was once known as the "pineapple king". |
| Barbecue | Steakhouses along the BR-153, easy to reach for travelers. |
The list gathers what the portal's sources say about the town's cuisine. The portal does not review or rank restaurants, and has no price list.
Where to eat
- Along the BR-153: steakhouses and roadside restaurants, practical for people passing through.
- Downtown: a good option for those visiting the historic center and the Praça do Coreto.
- Near the clothing shops: restaurants in Setor Aeroporto and on Avenida JK, handy on shopping days.
See the registered businesses in bars and restaurants (in Portuguese). Phones, hours and menus change; confirm directly.
Tips for eating well
- Ask for the dish of the day and for regional recipes.
- Pequi: bite the fruit gently without gnawing the pit, which has spines; eat the cooked pulp and leave the pit on the plate.
- On festival days (Cavalhadas, Carnival, Festa do Peão), restaurants fill up; go early. See the festival calendar.
- Allergies and dietary restrictions: tell the kitchen. The portal has no list of restaurants with vegetarian or gluten-free options.
- Stay hydrated in the dry season (May to September): the air gets very dry.
Keep exploring
Sources: the portal's "things to do" and geography pages (dishes, pamonha shops, pineapple); Semad/Parques de Goiás (pequi tree). Dish descriptions are general knowledge of Goiás cuisine.
Updated on October 19, 2026