Time Out Market Lisbon

I’d be remiss if I did not write about the Time Out Market in Lisbon. My friends and I did not know what to see or do in Lisbon, so we had a bike guide to take us on a tour. I am glad we did because our bike guide, who looked like The Rock, was amazing! He took us all around Lisbon, brought us cool spots to drink, and most importantly brought us to the amazing Time Out Market.

When I walked into the Time Out Market, I was immediately overwhelmed. There were so many vendors, and they all were serving fresh, local Portuguese cuisine. There was everything from croquettes, to seafood, to steak, to bars, to pizza, you name a food, they probably had it. Some of the chefs at these vendors had Michelin stars as well. Everything looked unreal, so I was going to try to hit as many of the vendors as I possibly could. All the food was incredible, but the one item I will always remember was the Prego Yuppie sandwich from O Prego da Peixaria.

O Prego da Peixaria serves the “Prego” which is the national steak sandwich of Portugal. In fact, it is the city’s first place dedicated to the sandwich. The Yuppie, which I got, had sirloin with basil mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and bacon. This sandwich was heavenly. The steak was juicy, tender, and flavorful, the cheddar cheese brought a kick to the sandwich, the bacon was thick and juicy, and the basil mayo provided more of a savory flavor. In addition, the roll was soft and fresh. This sandwich had everything going for it, I was the happiest guy in the market eating this thing.

Takeaways: The Time Out Market in Lisbon has tons of outstanding food to offer. I could’ve stayed there all day, and eaten until I was in a food coma. The Prego Yuppie was a meat eaters dream, and one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. I would HIGHLY recommend this market to any foodie.

Score: 9.3