Brazza on Steaks is such a solid place for good Latin American cuisine. The owner seems to be very devoted to the quality of the food and the steaks really could not be any tastier. I do think that a mix of the steak and other dishes is a good balance but it would've been great to have more greens as an option. But then again, this isn't something that is unique to this restaurant alone or the type of cuisine. I would love to watch a great soccer game or other sports event here to root on a local team. It is the perfect combination of solid food, genuine vibes, and great service. read more

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I first heard of this place when Yelp sent an email with suggestions on where to eat in the area. Having never had Venezuelan food, I was curious about it. I looked at their menu, then set out to learn about their various entrees. My husband agreed to give it a try. Before going, we settled on trying "Pabellon Criollo" which is considered the Venezuelan national dish. We were here on a Saturday around 5 p.m. and were surprised to see a few large parties dining in. Also, people came in to get their takeout orders. Not sure as to how the ordering worked when dining in, we made our way to their counter. The owner, Carlos, spotted us and got 2 menus. We confirmed that we wanted to dine in. Carlos is very friendly and welcomes customers with a smile. He also was our server. To drink, I had a lemonade while my husband had a can of Coke. We let Carlos know that we were both having the Pabellon Criollo. This dish consists of black beans with a bit of shredded cheese on top, white rice, carne mechado (which was shredded), 2 arepitas (small arepas) and some platanos maduros. When the food came, it was obvious that the platanos were freshly made. Carlos also brought a bottle of brazza sauce (also called "salsa de amor). He told us we could put it on any item we wanted. It's a mild sauce which is mayonnaise based with cilantro. We enjoyed this dish. Everything was mildly seasoned yet still well flavored. Nothing went to waste! When it was time to pay the check, Carlos rang us up. We both say we would like to return and try their steaks. From start to finish, we had a great experience. read more

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Came here during my lunch break. When I walked in, the place was empty - including behind the counter. After a couple minutes the cashier walked out and she was apologetic. The interior is decorated with Venezuelan flags and pictures of food - it made me really hungry. They don't have a drink machine, so either bring your own or order a bottle/can. I ordered a steak sandwich w/ fries and a side of chicharron. Food came out in about 5 minutes. The steak sandwich looks a little empty but all it needs is the steak and their signature green sauce. Steak was very tender and easy to chew, loved it. Chicharron was also good, one half was super crispy and tender but the other was more chewy and not as enjoyable. Fries were just there, no seasoning or anything but they did their job. The chef (or at least, the man who I think is the chef) came out to ask me what I thought of the food and I was happy to tell him it was amazing. This spot is a little out of the way for me, so I probably won't be back soon, but if you live in the area this is definitely a place you want to check out! Great food and friendly staff. read more

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Do you want a meal that is so filling and satisfying that you feel like you could hibernate right after? Just curl up like an exhausted grizzly and forget the world until your belly is no longer full? Then go to Brazza and get ready to bring on blissful exhaustion. I've been here three or four times now and have tried several menu items. Everything comes to the table quickly and perfectly delicious. The meats are tender and flavorful, and the crispy skin on the pork belly chicharrón sings when you scrape it with a fork. The sides are hearty and massive, with the fried plantains being especially delicious bars of golden delight (I recommend the tomato and onion salad as the perfect side for the chicharrón). There are lots of drink options, too: the papelón is the best limeade for a hot day, and the chicha-criolla vaso is like a milkshake delivered directly from heaven. The absolute star of my heart, though, is the blood sausage. The skin has a delicate snap, the filling is silky in consistency, and the flavor is robust and rich. Add the smallest drop of the hot sauce (ask for it specifically) to change and amplify the flavor into something even more interesting. If you have never tried blood sausage before, Brazza offers an exceptionally palatable way to try it through the homogenous filling, rich spices, and minimal tangy flavor. If you already enjoy blood sausage (I grew up eating boudin), then you should try what I consider the smoothest and most complexly flavored version I've ever eaten. Long review short, go to Brazza if you want amazing meats, refreshing drinks, and delicious food in general, all at an excellent price. And you get Carlos' warm welcome and big smile for free! read more

First time here! Great place to eat and must try if you are in the area! Owner Carlos came to greet us and took his time explaining the menu and made great recommendations. Good came quick and great service!! Let's support small local businesses. read more

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SO good!!! We came all the way from Baltimore and it was so so so worth it. We even got food to go for the week. Carlo the owner was so kind and friendly and explained the whole menu to us. Would 11/10 recommend and can't wait to come back with friends! read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Nothing fancy inside...just clean inside and great service! The owner came around and introduced himself and explained the menu to us. There were 5 of us, ordered one of the family combo with 2lbs steak, choice of another protein so we picked chorizo and two large sides, fries and the coleslaw. We ordered an extra protein, chicharron so we can try different meats. Everything came out together on one big tray shortly after we ordered and let's just say the tray was empty shortly after too lol! The steak was perfectly seasoned and tender. I would have asked for a little more pink but it tasted so good regardless. The coleslaw had pineapples in it so hi honey gave it a tropical refreshing taste. The chorizo and chicharron was yummy too but the steak was definitely the star! Will we go back? H lol yeah! read more

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First the owners are extremely friendly. He made suggestions based on what I was searching for. Second don't let the prices put you off. You get what you pay for, and then some!! Third, the steak was as good, if not better, than some of the best steakhouses I've even been to. The meat was tender enough to cut with a butter knife and seasoned to perfection . He has two sauces that you can put on the meats which are both excellent but the food has such extraordinary taste that is almost a crime to use the sauces. Do not let the location give you pause the restaurant is clean and comfortable. We almost didn't stop but I'm damn happy we did, and the next time I'm in the area I will definitely return. Next time I get a hankering for a good steak it would be worth the 3hr drive to come get it from these excellent cooks. Please give this locally owned and operated small family business all the love you can. They have a great product and service read more

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The food is very good here and the service is amazing. We were having difficulty with their online ordering system (orders kept doubling for some reason), and we ended up calling to place a takeout order. The person on the phone was very friendly and helpful. We placed a pretty big order and everything turned out really well. The steaks had good flavor and the sides (yucca, fries, and plantains) were tasty. Nothing was overcooked or under-seasoned. Unfortunately, they didn't have the blackened beef available which we were really looking forward to try. They said they ran out of it, but it was noon, so I'm not sure if they have a limited supply of it? If you plan to dine-in, it may be good to call ahead to see if they have that menu item available. I would definitely come back here as I mostly enjoyed the food and customer service experience. read more

A Venezuelan friend of mine recommended this spot. The food here is fire!!! Will definitely be back to try more items. I was served by the owner and he was very friendly and explained the menu to me before ordering. This is one small business that deserves a ton of support! read more

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Location/ Ambiance - 4/5- It in a busy shopping center but with plenty of parking. Walking in I would never expect the place to be known for serving steak. It had a good number of tables but nothing fancy but at least it clean. Food - 5/5 -=The Steak here is precut to big thick chunk. Yes, it cooks nicely and went you cut it so nice moist but not wet. One bite and you can't stop. I ate it with a side of rice and mushroom. Even the white sauce is amazing. i would definitely come back. It may sound pricy at first but the quality and amount of meat you get it so worth it. The service was ok and the food can take sometime but there makes fresh to order. read more

Not sure on this one. It's not the best steak and might be fun for something different . It's really just average.

This is a tough review to write because while the portions and presentation of the food was underwhelming the taste of the food was overwhelmingly better than expected based upon the prior factors, ::SIGH:: I totally expected a larger portion than what was delivered for $24 (and that's not including the delivery charge + tip) and the initial impression of the steak based upon visuals was that it was over cooked shoe leather (see pics). The taste though of most of the food, was the polar opposite of this, specifically the steak itself when paired with the green sauce and the "tomato and onion salad" (which initially looked like pico de gallo). Those items actually tasted PHENOMENAL. The "pineapple" coleslaw on the other hand was truly just a commercially made coleslaw with no trace of pineapple. Overall this was definitely a conflicted dining experience and I'm torn on whether I'll give the restaurant another chance. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Sterling Virginia. If I ever recommend a place please give this a try and let me know what you think. The owners are amazing and friendly. The food is so tasteful. The Ambiance is so nice. This is a great place for lunch and dinner. read more

You have questions? Ask Carlos! Best protip to provide when visiting Brazza. Nestled in Sterling's Clock Tower Center is where you'll find Brazza right on the Burlington corner. We found plenty of parking available as they opened 11am Saturday. YMMV        My brother let me know about this place after it recently popped up in his Google feed. Having routinely ventured to try churrascas over the years, this Venezuelan steakhouse was no exception and bumped up our list immediately. We had an idea of what to order thanks to the site's menu and online/review pictures. After talking with Carlos, we certainly both added and modified some things.... The order, each served on wooden platters as received:     - Venezuelan Sampler (as a first timer, a must) - 4 Mini Empanadas (flavorful variety of empanadas; possibly modifiable) - Tequenones (think better mozzarella sticks) - Cubanzueal Sandwich (so good you might order one to go, too) - Brazza "Steaks" Special (cut-with-your-fork sirloin w/modestly fried yuca and plantains) - Pabellon Criollo (excellent dish to enjoy as a meal or share as a sampler) - Venezuelan Cinnamon Roll (off menu and tastes unlike any roll you've ever had) Each item was brought out seemingly as it was made, staggered and not all at once thankfully. Fried/prepared items were hot and we were informed so with dining suggestions graciously shared: dip this with that, add this to this, etc.. Speaking of dipping, that Brazza sauce. Man, this sh*t right here. You could literally add that to ANYTHING and up the umami level. What has me smiling as I type this is how everything tasted both homemade and of quality. This feeling really hit early in our order as soon as I tried the arepita. It was a "WTF", eyes widen, tooth grin kinda feeling. From the varying versions of fried cheese(s) and a meticulously prepared sirloin to a cinnamon roll like you've never tasted, there wasn't one item I wouldn't recommend, all were standouts in their own right. While I've been to South America, I've yet to visit Venezuela and until then, I'm happy Brazza's here to make me want to expedite my trip planning. Highly recommended. Protip Bonus: Be sure to ask to try the "spicy" version of their special sauce currently in development. read more

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Came here with a bunch of friends and they were able to accommodate us by calling ahead. The owner came by to explain the menu which was very helpful. Started with tequenos, and they are awesome. make sure to ask for the hot house sauce, it's amazing. Ended up splitting a combo for 2 with pork loin, pork belly, fried yuca, and rice beans. All the sides were excellent and the yuca was some of the best I've ever had. Both pork pieces were fried hard; maybe a little too hard as the pork loin became a little tough. The steak had great flavor, but unfortunately, ours was overcooked. A little tough and pretty well done. They don't ask what temperature you like, but others at our table got medium, so little disappointing. Service was good and food was paced nicely. I would definitely return, but next time I will ask for medium rare. read more

We all loved this food. I loved the owner. His passion in food shows. We had steak, a sampler, empanadas, and a sandwich. Very authentic tastes. The "love" sauce was super - maybe the best. Plantains were crispy and sweet. Very unique was the Smokey flavors ( look at the pix of the wood) What kept it from a perfect review was the steak was a little tough and the empanadas were not traditional- still good. Not a fancy eating area but it works. Just some little things but nothing bad. read more

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OMG IT WAS AMAZING As a Colombian I was so impressed. As always my children's allergies were taken into account. My kids ate with so much happiness. The owner is happy, kind, loving and overall attentive. We ordered empanadas, arepas con carne, arroz. The food tasted so good! Flavors were on point. If you're looking for amazing steak l make your way to this restaurant. read more

This was a delicious endeavor. I stumbled upon this place taking my mom to VSI. It's 2hrs one way from my house and the food was so good, I'd consider driving that distance just to eat here again. Hands down the best pork belly I've ever had, it was done to perfection!! The fat was melty and the belly was crispy. Mouth watering heaven. Even my elderly mom opened her mind and mouth to trying the food and she typically hates flavor. The sauce of love was so tasty you could put it on an old sock and eat it with a smile. The staff is friendly and helpful suggesting dishes to try. Well worth a try. read more

The food is delicious and they have great variety! The service is very good and the owner is very friendly. The ambience is relaxed and there is plenty of space. Overall we really enjoy the food and you can not find that kind of variety and quality around read more

Talk about the most warm welcome we have ever received at a restaurant. Not only was the food fantastic the explanation of the food went above and beyond. If you're looking for a unique, small, cozy, restaurant with delicious food this is your place. read more

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We paid $100 for some Tequenones and the two person combo with steak, sausage and pork tip. Everything was dry, no seasoning at all. We got yuca fries and mushrooms for our non protein sides. Then my wife and I both got diarrhea for the next 24 hours. The sauce was good and the owner or whoever was serving us was great and super nice though, just hope the food gets better and we wish him well. read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Steak, sausage, pork tips, mushrooms, yuca fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

First time here and Carlos was wonderful to us. The steak I had was as good as any filet I have had. Everything was great and will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Food about to be gone. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Excelente, el mejor restaurante Venezolano del DMV, nos comimos la parrilla familiar. Desafortunadamente se me olvidó tomarme la foto. Punta trasera cocinada a la excelencia! Las arepitas, la yuca, el chorizo,la morcilla... todo sabrosisimo! Sus dueños don Carlos y doña Gabi con su trato cariñoso te hacen sentir en familia! Recomendado un 1000 %... Para finalizar nos tomamos una chicha, después que la familia la probó, cada uno pidio una! Volveremos muy pronto!!! This is the best Venezuelan food in the DC metropolitan area, if you want to try authentic Venezuelan food this is the place to go. Not only the food but their hospitality is second to none! read more

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Recommended by one of my super fun Venezuelan friends. Delicious steak, salad and yuca!! Great service. Great music. And great vibe. Would recommend to anyone looking for some yummy steak :) The cheese filled appetizer was soooo good. I can't remember the name read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Steak, sausage, papitas, and that cheese thing I can't remember the name-- so good!!! My favorite - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The best steak in northern VA. If you're in Virginia and looking for a really awesome steak place, look no further than this incredible family-run steakhouse. From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family, and the owner is hands-down one of the most personable and passionate people I've ever met. He personally walked us through the entire menu with such enthusiasm and love for every dish he puts out, it felt like we were getting a private tour of his life's work. The food itself? Absolutely out of this world. The steaks are cooked to perfection with an incredible wood-fired taste that you just can't find anywhere else. You can tell that the quality of the meat and the care in preparation are unmatched. And the sides--wow! Every single one is authentic, bursting with flavor, and pairs perfectly with the main courses. Whether you're craving something rich or refreshing, you really can't go wrong with any of the options. It's rare to find a place where both the food and the service blow you away, but this steakhouse does just that. It's more than just a meal--it's an experience crafted with heart and soul. You won't be disappointed! read more

Delicious food! A lot of food! Make sure you come hungry! They cooked their food basically from scratch, but it is worth it! Proprietor of the place is very friendly and greets all the patrons along with his wife. Since the food is cooked to order, be prepared to wait a little bit. But it is worth the wait! read more

I grew up in Sterling. Dont make it out this way much anymore. I was driving past sterling last week and saw a sign for this place and it was open. I had already eaten that day so I told myself I would make a trip to Sterling to try this place soon. I stopped here on Monday night, about 7:30 and ordered the steak special. 8oz steak with 2 sides. I was handed my food and I opened the container and what I saw really excited me to try the food. The steak looked incredible. Fries looked good as did the white rice. First I will talk about the sides, because these were the highlight. The fries were hot, fresh and tasty. The white rice, was very warm, fresh tasting and really enjoyed the rice. Now for the steak. It just did not excite me. It did not taste great. It did not taste terrible, but there was something about the steak that threw me off, not sure what it was. I think the taste was from steak that was in the warming pan for a long period of time. You do not get to choose how you would like the steak to be cooked, Its given to you well done and a bad thing about this is, well done is not going to be very juicy to begin with, and after sitting in a warming tray for a while, any juice if any at all is gone. The steak was so dry that the more I chewed it, the drier my mouth got from the steak trying to absorb the moisture from my mouth. This place is not cheap, but its not expensive. $16 for the special and you get a good amount of food. But honestly I think this could be so much more, so much better than what I had. I would rather be asked how I want my steak cooked and wait 10 minutes for it to be cooked. This place is trying to make steak fast food, and it just does not work. This was a slow night. I will come back again, during a busy time and orders the same thing again and hopefully its better. The quality of the steak was good. Not sure what cut they use, but its not very fatty, so really the only way to get steak like this to be tender and great is cook it medium at most. To have this well done and sitting in a warming pan, for who knows how long, lets just say I was so very disappointed. I see all the other reviews are 4 and 5 star reviews and honestly, with my experience with how the steak tasted, I should give this place 2 stars, but again, the concept excites me, the potential tantalizes me, and I and happy to see them open and hope they can make some changes and let the customer order how they want the steak to be cooked. If what I had was cooked Medium rare or Medium, then this would be 5 stars all day, every day. read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Unfortunately the steak was well done to the point of taking any moisture out of my mouth as I chewed it :-( But I will be back :-) - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Came here on a Friday evening and we were not disappointed. The food here is delicious, the staff is friendly and the interior is clean. You order at the front and pay, then your food is served to your table, when ready. One thing to note is the food is clearly fresh and does take some time to prepare. It was quite busy when we arrived and it took about an hour to get our food. read more

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I was in DC for a convention and discovered this gem. I loved it so. A little Hole in the wall with the most delicious and economical steaks that you can imagine. Caked on a spit over a wood fire the steak comes out looking not the best but do not judge a book by its cover. Brazzas marinade makes their steaks so delicious and tender, and you cut them with a butter knife. I just loved the owner and his family that take great pride in their wonderful Venezuelan cuisine. I had the best plantains that I have ever eaten, delicious rice and a creamy pineapple cole slaw to accompany the main course. I got out of there for under $30 with tip and I was very full. I do not want to get too political, but I was so sad to hear how the new administration has made his business drop 75%. Many of the immigrants that comprised a decent amount of the customer base are frightened to dine out. Go have a phenomenally delicious and well priced meal and support a family that has been hurt by the chaotic administration. You will not regret. read more

Excellent Food. Literally some of the best steak I have ever tasted! Side order of sauteed mushrooms was exquisite and really good Yucca Fries. Owner and his wife welcomed me and were friendly. He sat down with us and told us his story. Authentic Family owned restaurant 5 stars! read more

Delicious Venezuelan food! Great selection of steaks as well as a variety of Venezuelan staples. Tequeños are so so good, empanadas are also great, and the seasoning for native dishes like the carne mechada on the pabellón are spot on. From a Venezuelan :) read more

Early dinner in a Tuesday night and it was delicious. We had the steak special with fried yucca and black beans. Comes with a creamy sauce that was good on everything. Also had a queso de Mano arepa. The cheese was thick and chewy and the corn meal crust was nice and crunchy My favorite was the ground beef empanada. The seasoning was a nice combination of spicy and d sweet and the shell was perfectly fried. The place is not fancy. It's in a strip mall just off of route 7 next to an international grocery. I went with a Venezuelan friend who thought it tasted like home. The staff was friendly and explained the options. I'm going to go back or door dash the empanadas. read more

This is my new favorite place. Simple decor, clean super service (an owner greeted us himself) and fantastic meats. There are a lot of Venezuelan favorites here--arepas (didn't have but they looked good), Chachapas (excellent) and...the real reason for coming...MEAT. We ordered a family meal--two pounds of steak (it looks like more), two vegetable sides (we had Yuca and Beans&Rice) and, because you come here for meat, two MEAT sides (We had chorizo and Chicharron.) The food was more than four of us--three adults and a teenager--could eat and a big family sitting next to us sent us over two pieces of extra birthday cake. The entire staff stood around and sang Feliz Cumpleaños. Go. Now. You need to. read more

Wow! This place was fantastic! Def a hole in the wall I'm glad I found! We've been looking for a local Venezuelan restaurant and this place is right on. The owner was super friendly and his food was even better. We had the steak special, with fried yucca and pineapple cole slaw. The steak was super tender, and the flavor was fantastic. And you can't beat the prices. The house sauce is amazing and the owner said he's been making it for 22 years. Authentic and we will definitely be back!! read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Steak special (8 oz steak) - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Wow. Might be the best steak we've had! Friendly owner, great food. Highly recommended!

Amazing food friendly staff. The chicarrón, chorizo, and plantains are the best I've had in a while!

I was craving steak, and this restaurant was both highly rated and affordable based on Yelp reviews, so I decided to give it a shot. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the food and the friendly service!! I had the 1/2 lb steak with 2 sides, and even though they were out of one of my preferred sides, I took the server's suggestion of getting rice & beans as long as he added some cilantro. Everything was cooked perfectly, the meat was so tender I cut it with a butterknife, and the arepitas were crisp on the outside and nearly creamy on the inside. I was concerned the arepitas might be too greasy, but they were not at all saturated or soggy. You should absolutely go here. The location is in a strip mall, and the interior design is not where they've put their money, but the things that matter most - food and service - make up for the simplicity. Oh, and more than half the customers in there were speaking fluent Spanish with the staff, so I took that as a really good sign, and I was right. Truly excellent food! read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - 1/2 lb steak with sides of arepitas and rice & beans with some fresh cilantro - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Best Latin food I've ever had. The empinadas, steaks, everything. Even down to the sauces. Owners are fantastic and take good care of you. read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Empinadas are incredible! And huge. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Definitely a must! Visiting Sterling from Texas. Found the restaurant online and tried it Never had Venezuelan food! Carlos the owner is beyond gracious and welcoming! We ordered the steak plate and the roasted pork plate . The meat was butter tender and super tasty!! The fried yucca and plantains were super!! Follow Carlos' recommendations!!! I should have taken a picture before I demolished it! read more

Brazza Steaks on Stakes - Steak, roasted pork, beans n rice, etc! - Steakhouses Near Me - Sterling, Virginia