Fogo De Chao Churrascaria
What People Are Saying About Fogo De Chao Churrascaria
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The Scene
A fire-breathing pit casts flames onto huge cuts of meat. A sea of white tablecloths and a sumptuous salad bar dominate the large open space. Gauchos, or Brazilian cowboys, spirit over to tables wearing puffy pants, blue shirts and red kerchiefs. Each carries a silver skewer piercing a beautifully seasoned cut of meat. Guests turn paper discs to either the green or red side. When the gauchos see green, they come in droves to offer slices of succulent fare.
The Food
The meats--lamb, bacon-wrapped chicken, garlic chicken and every possible cut of beef--are astonishing in their simplicity and deliciousness. The salad bar is a wonder in itself, offering hearts of palm, prosciutto, exotic cheeses, a variety of olives and other delights. Addictive, hot cheese puffs melt on the tongue. Side dishes include decadent caramelized plantains and rich whipped potatoes.
User Reviews
MrsJones
March 25, 2009
With teenage boys finding somewhere that will fill them up with meat is always tricky! This is the place. The meat is always perfect and is offered before you have an opportunity to look for it. Especially try the house meats (the garlic crust is fabulous.) The salad bar is the best ever. It offers perfect hearts of palm, cheeses, asparagus and much more in addition to the regular salad bar items. The thing that makes the meal so memorable though is the service! The entire meal it seemed like we were the most important customers in the place (and we had teenagers and younger). From the hostess to the dessert, the staff was attentive without being cloying. We will return for major occasions and minor ones as well.
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cafltx
May 28, 2008
People go here for the meat, and it's very good. Also, the salad bar is outstanding. What mystifies me are the inedible mashed potatoes and fried bananas they put on every table. And yes, it is expensive--$48.50 for dinner, that does not include any beverage or dessert. Still they are better than their main competition, Texas de Brazil.
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Anonymous
March 22, 2008
If you love meat this is the place for you. Not long after you sit down, do the waiters carrying every kind of meat from Filet, to chicken, to Lamb come by your table. With the flip of a card to Red, they leave you in peace to enjoy whats on your plate. As soon as you are ready for more, flip it back to green. That simple! Wonderful salad bar as well (I made the mistake of filling up a little too much on salad - had to squeeze in the meat). A little pricy but worth it!
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