The restaurant’s owners, Marcelino and Aparecida Filho, were born and raised in Brazil. Marcelino completed his studies at Senac, the culinary school of Sao Paulo, and later became an instructor. The school is famous for producing internationally known chefs trained in European quality cuisine as well as all aspects of restaurant work and management. Later he was Maitre D’ Hotel instructor for several well known hotels in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo such as The Meridian, Rio Palace, and Caesar Park Hotel in Ipanema. Later in Los Angeles he worked at the Ivy, Campanile and the Softel Hotel. Marcelino also lived in France for 6 months to study wine and French cuisine.

Café Brasil opened for business January of 1991 bringing to Los Angeles a quick casual style restaurant that reflects the diversity of Brazil. For over 13 years they have artfully blended the exotic flavors of South America: farofa (yucca flour), Passion fruit, coconut juice, and fried bananas along with healthy versions of traditional Brazilian cuisine such as grilled meat, poultry and fish. Dairy free and vegetarian alternatives are also available.