The "Casa do Preto" opened in Chão de Meninos in 1931 by Carlos Almeida, better known as Carlos Russo. The house owes its name to the existence of a decorative wooden figure placed at the door, which "welcomed" the customers and invited them to taste the cheesecakes.
The fame and quality of the products of Casa do Preto, which have since diversified, has grown to such an extent that it has long since crossed borders.