Top Food Delivery Apps in Brazil: What to Download Before You Land

Brazil's food delivery market is one of the most dynamic in Latin America — and one of the most convenient for travelers. Whether you're in a São Paulo apartment, a Rio hotel room, or a short-term rental in Salvador, you can get restaurant-quality food delivered to your door fast, affordably, and entirely through the app. Here's what you need to know before your trip.

iFood — The Undisputed Market Leader

iFood is Brazil's dominant food delivery platform, operating in more than 1,500 cities nationwide and partnering with over 300,000 restaurants. According to app analytics firm Sensor Tower, iFood led the Brazilian iOS market in Q2 2025 with weekly downloads peaking at 118,000 and approximately 17.8 million active users. The platform handles well over 100 million orders per month.

In May 2025, Uber and iFood announced a strategic partnership that lets Uber users order food through iFood directly in the Uber app—cementing iFood's already dominant position. For travelers, iFood is the safest first download: it works across virtually every city you'll visit, accepts international credit cards, and offers real-time tracking in Portuguese and (increasingly) English.

How to use: Download the iFood app → set your delivery address → browse restaurants or categories → select items → pay by card or PIX → track your delivery live.

Rappi — The Super App

Founded in Colombia in 2015, Rappi operates across Latin America as a multi-service super app. In Brazil, it covers not just food but groceries, pharmacy products, cash withdrawals, and more. Its Rappi Turbo service promises 10-minute delivery in select cities. Rappi is a strong choice for travelers who want one app for multiple needs, though its restaurant network in Brazil is smaller than iFood's.

Zé Delivery — For Cold Drinks and Nightlife

If you need cold beer, wine, or spirits delivered — especially for a beach day, apartment gathering, or late-night craving — Zé Delivery is your app. Created in 2016 by AB InBev, the world's largest beer company, Zé Delivery specializes in fast delivery of cold drinks and alcoholic beverages, often within 30–45 minutes. It is especially popular on weekends and during sporting events.

Aiqfome — For Smaller Cities

If your Brazil itinerary takes you beyond the major metros into mid-sized cities like Campinas, Ribeirão Preto, or Joinville, download Aiqfome. It's the second-largest food delivery platform by active users in Brazil and operates in over 700 cities, specifically targeting areas where iFood's presence is weaker or commission structures are less favorable to local restaurants.

99Food — The Comeback

Backed by Didi Chuxing, 99Food relaunched in Brazil in 2025 after a 2023 exit. It has quickly gained market share, particularly in the São Paulo metropolitan area, by leveraging the 99 ride-hailing app's existing user base. Worth having installed if you're already using 99 for transportation.

Keeta - Rising Star

Keeta is Meituan’s food delivery app now operating in Brazil, initially focused on São Paulo and Greater São Paulo, connecting customers, restaurants, and couriers through a platform built for fast delivery, competitive prices, and transparent fees. Keeta positions itself as an alternative to iFood and 99Food, offering discount coupons, promotional delivery fees, and faster payouts to restaurants to attract both consumers and establishments looking to diversify their sales channels. By concentrating first on Brazil’s largest delivery market, São Paulo alone accounts for around 25% of the country’s meal-delivery volume.

Practical Tips for Travelers

• All major apps accept international credit cards — no Brazilian bank account needed, though many do require a CPF or local phone number

• Delivery addresses must be entered in Portuguese; use Google Maps to get the correct Brazilian format

• Peak delivery hours (12–2 pm and 7–9 pm) may mean longer wait times

• Most apps offer filters for cuisine type, delivery time, and minimum order value

• Uber Eats exited Brazil in 2022 and does not operate here

• DoorDash does not operate in Brazil

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