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    Brasa Norte

    3.3 (53 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sandy K.

    Food is garbage, we ordered the tomahawk medium rare and it was dried. The steak looked like it was it was different cuts of meats. All fatty and food was cold.

    Monica A.

    The hubby and I shared the ribeye special for $24.99. The staff was helpful and they seem to have nice menu options. We could smell the deliciousness as we walked up to the counter..... The steak was supposed to be 12oz. It looked way smaller. The special came with beans, guacamole, 2 mini flour quesadillas, a tuétano, grilled onions & a grilled jalapeño. The beans and guacamole came in a small 1/4 c container. We were expecting different portion sizes. But the meat was very flavorful. The tuétano was unfortunately very dry and all bone. We gave their habanero chile a try. It was an oil based chile that was surprisingly good and not too spicy. We hope to give them another try & see if things are a little different.

    burnt ribeye and supposed to be medium well
    Silenia M.

    I went today and I ordered ribeye medium well, and instead I got a little burn from outside and rare from inside, the bone marrow dry and bone only. My husband got the burrito campechano, very greasy..

    Ribeye
    Chris S.

    Good service. Good food. I was a bit disappointed at the amount of refried beans you got with the ribeye. The ribeye was also undercooked based on the temperature I requested. Flavors were good.

    miniscule undercooked NY steak
    Pat F.

    Been dying to try this spot since it opened and read the initial reviews. They offer military discounts, BUT, it doesn't apply to their steak orders! How are their prices so reasonable?!?! Once you see their steak portions, you'll understand why... When you get your order, you'll think you ordered a steak, bone marrow, & quesadilla kids meal. I looked at my plate and thought, I'm still going to be hungry after this meal. My NY steak was undercooked (ordered it medium, but received cooked med-rare), my buddy's ribeye was cooked as ordered. The baby bone marrow was just enough to spread onto the 2 included micro cheese quesadillas. The included guacamole was good, their refried beans--I mean how can this be anything but what's expected (you only get 2 tablespoons of each in a small to-go ketchup cup). Their NY steak was $19.99 and the ribeye was $24.99. I went back to order a carne asada street taco and a pork Adobada street taco since my steak didn't fulfill my appetite. They were as good as you'd expect for National City/Chula Vista. It had chopped onions & cilantro and they had the condiments (hot salsa, limes, beets, pico de gallo, etc.) out for you to help yourself. In the end, it was a bit underwhelming. The tacos are as good but no better than a fast food or sit down casual spot which served tacos as their specialty. Their steaks while inexpensive, there's a reason for them being so reasonably priced. For that price point, honestly, you'd be better served going to Texas Roadhouse or Sizzler's. Their service was both friendly and welcoming.

    Carne asada meat instead of tomahawk.
    Jay B.

    Should have read the reviews. Ordered the tomahawk steak medium rare received well done. Brought back the order and they redid it for us. Instead of giving us a brand new tomahawk they gave us carna asada meat cut in bigger pieces like we would t be able to tell. Instead of complaining we decided to eat it because we were starving at this point. Paid $50 for 2lbs of carne asada. Never again.

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    Jocy C.

    Brasa Norte is a taco place that just recently opened around May 2025. I finally made it to try in July 2025. Known for Tacos and some grilled steaks!! Brasa Norte is located inside the Market on 8th Food Hall in National City area of San Diego. Between my roommate and I, we tried: - Rib Eye Steak - New York Steak We loved both steaks. I'm a big Rib Eye and all the fat that goes with it. I also really liked the bone marrow that went with it too! Roommate watches his girlish figure, so he prefers the cut of steak with less fat. Service was quick and easy. Order at the counter and find yourself a seat afterwards. Ambiance is casual as Brasa Norte is located within a food hall / market. ENJOY!!

    Today i went to brasa norte i order the tomahak and the burrito campechano everthing was amazing and really good the service to the client was amazing i recomend alot the aguas frescas from there i will be back for sure

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    Roger P.

    I really wanted to like Brasa Norte because they have such a good deal for the tomahawk and ribeye steaks. Unfortunately, it was too good to be true and I left feeling disappointed. Located inside Market on 8th, Brasa Norte sells a variety of Mexican dishes but it's probably most known for selling steaks at a very affordable price. As far as I can tell, there isn't a dedicated parking lot for this food hall and we just parked along the street for free. If you're here to specifically try the ribeyes, make sure you come Mon-Thurs, when it's a bit cheaper. It's a good tactic to draw in crowds during slower periods and if you're part of the military, you can get some discounts too! Once you order through the kiosk, you'll get a buzzer and you can sit anywhere you like. There are a ton of long tables indoor and outdoor so if it's busy, you might have to share with another group. I didn't find an area to activate military benefits on the kiosk. Also, instead of indicating how you would like you steaks cooked on the kiosk, we were asked about it in-person after ordering. The Ribeye meal comes with a 12 oz. ribeye steak, one bone marrow, two quesadillas, guacamole, refried beans, and grilled onions and peppers. It smelled amazing but the ribeye was overcooked and kind of dry, even though I had asked for medium rare. I also didn't think it was salted enough. Out of everything, I liked the quesadillas the most because of whatever cheese they used. I also tried the Cabeza Taco and Queso Birria Taco. The cabeza was a bunch of shredded meats and I didn't notice any fatty chunks I've come to expect. The Queso Birria Taco was good though. Very saucy and meaty. Overall, I was disappointed with the meal because I was really looking forward to some delicious ribeye for a fraction of the cost compared to other restaurants. You really do get what you pay for.

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    Emmett T.

    Brasa Norte is the latest taco vendor to occupy this stall at the Market on 8th food hall in National City. Originally, another Mexican business was going to serve grilled steaks as part of its menu, but I don't believe that ever happened. Besides the four cuts of steaks offered (top sirloin, New York, ribeye, tomahawk), a variety of tacos and burritos made up the rest of the menu. Although the steaks looked like a good deal, I focused on a couple of tacos for my order. The Asada and Suadero were my choices with the first one being made up of top sirloin choice. The second used meat from the navel of the cow. Cilantro and onions topped each taco with a healthy dollop of guacamole added to the Asada taco. The sirloin cut was more tender while the navel meat had more flavor. Condiments (e.g. pico de gallo) and salsa were available at the counter so you could help yourself. Each taco was about street size, and the prices were reasonable. If you have the appetite and are willing to shell out a little more money, then I do have to say the steaks and bone marrow are the most interesting items out of all the food hall vendors. I gave a four star rating for my visit to Brasa Norte.

    Eric S.

    Came here with the wifey for a chill date night and checked out Brasa Norte inside Market & 8th. First things first the vibe is low-key and quiet, which was perfect for us. This isn't your traditional steakhouse experience. There's no table service you order from a self-serve kiosk, then the grill master calls you up to ask how you like your meat cooked. Definitely different, but it works. I'll be honest, I came specifically for the T-bone steak... and of course, it was sold out. Heartbroken indeed! Ended up going with the ribeye instead, and for $20 including a bone marrow, two quesadillas and refried beans it was a solid deal. Is it the highest-quality ribeye? No. But for the price point, you're getting a good cut cooked to your preference, and it hit the spot.

    Elizabeth A.

    Located inside Market on 8th, we came to try their grilled rib-eye steak special, which came with bone marrow, 2 quesadillas, small beans, guacamole, grilled onions and pepper. On the side, they offered homemade salsas, cucumbers, and lime. The ribeye steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare where the meat had some fat but overall was tender and not chewy or tough. It came nicely seasoned. The bone marrow was also cooked well where it was a drippy, fatty chonk of marrow. I would definitely come back in a heartbeat assuming that they are able to consistently grill the steak the same way!! Such a great deal and so delicious!!

    Tomahawk Steak
    Christine S.

    What an awesome experience! This place is located inside Market on 8th in National City. The place can get crowded, but there is always seating available inside and outdoors. The 2 lbs Tomahawk Steak was so incredible, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. It comes with two bone marrows, four quesadillas, guacamole, refried beans, and grilled onions and peppers. It's more than enough for two people, and for $44.99, it's a fantastic deal. The presentation was impressive, and the long bone helped keep the meat juicy and tender. The watermelon drink was super refreshing, and their salsa went perfectly with both the meat and quesadillas. The service was just as great, the person at the register greeted everyone with a smile, and the grill master was friendly and welcoming. We also really appreciate the military discount. My husband and I had to let them know how much we loved the food. We'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend checking this place out!

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    The tomahawk isn't tomahawk it's carne asada. Also asked for medium rare and got well done.

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    Food and service were great! Highly recommended for their perfectly cooked ribeye, sides and delicious salsas.

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