among the establishments present in the cantagalo community are a few restaurants - the pizzeria talento do trigo, located on noel rosa street 1,  offers several types of pizzas at a good price. the establishment is part of a wider franchise, showing the kind of new markets the restructuration of the favelas is now drawing.

furthermore, there are also pensions and pousadas that offer restaurant services, not only to the guests but also to the casual clients - among them,  the most well-known is the pousada favela cantagalo, situated on 200 saint roman street. known for its buffets, the establishment has a very good name and became part of the local touristic itinerary.

another small establishment is the beto bar and hostel situated in the canario street and offers lunches and dinners, usually derived from local gastronomy. the most well-known establishment of this kind is the bela vista pension, located in the hortaliça street - the domestic dishes and self-service buffet are very well-known and coveted by many visitors - the iconic pork chop with cress is usually served on wednesdays.