i love Brazilian Steak house restaurants but a lot of times they start out strong serving great steak meats and end with the lesser meats. Cima in Orlando Florida was different and they served the best meats from start to finish. plus they also served grilled pineapple which you can't get everywhere -- none of the Chicago restaurants serve it. it was great. The meats were very fresh and tasty. And the salad bar was top notch, all fresh with a wide variety of choices. they offered Great service, too. They charge an 18 percent service charge -- but I added more to bring the tip to 20 percent, and gave some of the servers tips too because they were all great. the ambiance is so bright, inspiring and makes the dinner even better. I couldn't recommend it more. read more

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Brazilian Steakhouse -- The Bread Deserves Its Own Review I'm not gonna lie. This was the most disappointing Brazilian steakhouse experience I've had -- and that's coming from someone who showed up genuinely excited. --The Salad Bar-- Sparse. For a concept built around abundance, the options were thin compared to competitors. Not a great first impression. --The Steaks-- No seasoning, little salt, and really no flavor. It felt like eating meat just to eat meat...which, at a Brazilian steakhouse, is a problem. --The Seafood-- The shrimp? Excellent. And I'll give them credit for offering a seafood-only dining option. Not many places do that, and it's a genuinely smart move for anyone at the table who isn't a red meat person. --The Bread-- The real star of the evening. Let me write that again, "the bread". Outstanding. At a Brazilian steakhouse. Go figure. --The Service & Ambiance-- The servers and managers were excellent, and the interior is genuinely impressive. I just wish the kitchen matched the energy of everyone working in it. --The Verdict-- The next time I find myself in the area, I won't be back. But don't let me make that decision for you, go ahead and try it for yourself. Maybe order the shrimp. And definitely get the bread. read more

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It's a really nice place, beautiful place, servers were nice, a bit expensive 72 p.p plus if you need to add lobster I think it's plus 28 on top of the full rodizio. The salad bar is good, their Beef ribs was one of the best I ever had, just wish they had more Brazilian cuts like "cupim" and baby beef or garlic picanha. Some of the sides weren't replaced and some of the skewers as shrimp we just saw once, salmon never arrived. It's an really great food. read more

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Is it better than Texas and Fogo? Well that depends on how you like your meats. I feel that Chima has more flavor than the other two restaurants, but Chima's salad bar is lacking. Their sides are better, but the floor layout is tight. This was very noticeable on a busy day like Father's Day. Overall the service was great and the staff was friendly. read more

Took my little cousin here for her birthday. This is a beautiful restaurant. The staff is super friendly. They had live music during the Sunday brunch time. Everything I had to eat there was delicious. I loved the grilled pineapple, shrimp, and salmon. Other Brazilian steakhouses don't offer a wide variety of seafood so I really appreciated this. I'll definitely be back! Highly remind you try it too! read more

Chima Steakhouse - Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was great, selection was well seasoned but it was freezing. The food would be cold by the time you sat time or when it was cut.

We're pleasantly surprised by how amazing both the service and food were Maria, our server, was fantastic; attentive, patient, and fun. The gauchos, especially Pedro, were kind and made sure we tried everything The place is beautiful, with a large window that makes you feel like you're dining outdoors The food was delicious, with a great variety of meats and even tasty options for our pescetarian friend read more

Chima Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I had the opportunity to celebrate one of my daughter's birthdays at this restaurant, and it was truly spectacular. The service was not five stars, but ten, absolutely outstanding. The place itself is impeccably beautiful and modern. The live band was excellent, and the wine cellar and wine list are fantastic. The salad bar is very fresh and delicious. The meats were good, though not extraordinary, and I found the prices to be quite high. Still, it's located in a lovely area, and the ambiance and service make it a very pleasant experience overall. There's self-parking right in front, as well as valet parking, whichever you prefer. read more

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We decided to come here for Mother's Day and it was a nice experience. It was busy which actually was nice because you got to slowly enjoy the food come by. The non meat is also my favorite. There are so many options - salad wise, rice, potatoes and fries for the kids. You name it. They have it. read more

My friends and I had the best time! The food was absolutely delicious, and the variety of meats was incredible, each one cooked to perfection. They just kept coming nonstop, and honestly, I wished I had two stomachs because I couldn't stop eating! The service made the night even better. Maria Sofia was such a sweetheart, super attentive and charismatic. Kudos as well to Isadora and Edmar for taking such great care of us and making sure we had an amazing dining experience. We left so happy and can't wait to come back! read more

I was here twice recently for happy hour. The local charity group I'm in uses this area for some meetings. The bartenders are so nice and make really good drinks. The charcuterie and other food they bring us for snacks are all really good. I've never tried their churrasco at this location, but the one in Charlotte is really good. read more

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Such a great restaurant! The entrance area and bar is absolutely beautiful! The food is phenomenal and so is the service! read more

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This was my first time dining here and I would definitely come again. The service was very good and the staff were so nice. We were there for an engagement and the server was attentive and the meats came around quickly. We had requested medium rare to medium temperature for our meat, and they did a great job of supplying it. The salad bar had a lot of delicious options as you can see by my massive plate lol. Definitely recommend. read more

Chima Steakhouse - my massive plate of options from the salad bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great food. Great service. Good prices for the kids. We mainly ate the meat over the salad bar. The grilled pineapple was amazing. And we enjoyed the cheese with honey. read more

We went on a weekday so it was very quiet. We had to wait a while for initial service but once it started we were well taken care of. Janissa was lovely and very attentive. They even catered to what they knew we liked individually with our steak temperatures. The sides were pretty good. I was disappointed with the veggie/salad selection but we had a good time. read more

Great service - very attentive! Fantastic salad bar and meat offerings! No rushing by staff to turn table over. Was able to sit and enjoy the entire experience. read more

Had a wonderful visit to this Brazilian steakhouse that is located on restaurant row on Sand Lake. Immediately upon entrance, we were greeted in a very friendly manner. We sat at the bar because we were coming for happy hour. Happy hour is from 5-7 pm. They have a great happy hour with martinis and old-fashioned for only seven or eight dollars. They also had an absolutely beautiful buffet station set up with all of the trimmings, fruits, vegetables, and sides that you would need to accompany your meats. They also have people walking around the restaurant with beautiful meat presentations. The seafood salad was delicious. The burger sliders and fries were also delicious. The drinks were amazing. Our server, Katrina, was awesome. A manager even came by to check in on us to make sure that we were having a good time. They also have an award-winning wine cellar. It was also an additional plus that there was live music and she informed us that there is live music every Wednesday and Saturday. We had such an amazing time and I plan to come back to fully experience this with my family. read more

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Meats came cooked & seasoned just right except for the shrimp which was saltier than our preference. I had my fix of cheese bread & grilled pineapple I couldn't eat much of the sides served on the table. The mashed potatoes and something crumbly with bacon I think egg were pretty tasty. Vanessa was attentive, the gauchos and managers were on top of things and everyone of then made our dinner memorable. Classy ambiance, they recommend a dress code but the FL so casually dressed are still welcome. Could have been 5 stars, I've had better salad/appetizer bar at another Brazilian steakhouse though. read more

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Fun dinner experience. Meat runners were amazing - so friendly and attentive. BUT ... Waiter service was slow. We were nearly done with our meal before our drinks arrived. We waited very long to get our check after asking for it three times. Most of the time with our waiter was him trying to upsell us on an already expensive meal. We came for a birthday celebration. When we arrived, the hostess told us they had a treat for us at the end. We did not order dessert and upon asking for the check, they brought out a small slice of cheesecake, stating that it was a birthday gift. Turns out the birthday gift costs $10. I appreciate the gesture however it felt deceptive as it was a surprise charge on our bill. read more

This was the second time in my husband's life that he ever been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, he is from Puerto Rico. He loved! He was the entire dinner: 'que rico!' every single thing we ate. We had a beautiful date night dinner! We recommend the All you can eat so you can try all types of meat they offer, also the salad buffet. Maria Sophia was amazing helping us tonight! The recommendation of the coconut dessert was great! As a good Brazilian I loved it. A great positive thing is that the food come all the time non stop!!!! The gauchos area ready to make us have such an amazing dinner! They did not stop coming with all the delicious food. That was really a plus! read more

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To start, we had reservations at 7:30p, my new wife and I who are on our honeymoon show up at 7:07pm. A party of 12, a party of 4 (w/a baby), and another party of 2 are seated before us with or without reservations, who knows. I was asked 3 times for my name. At 7:42p we were finally seated in the back left of the restaurant, furthest from the salad bar. The server and the valet were nice and that's about it. The front of the house did not make us feel welcome, asking us to either sit at the bar (which we don't drink), or the lounge where leftover drinks from others stayed the whole time. We were finally seated, my wife wanted to leave but we went along with it, thinking the food and experience would make up for it... With our cards flipped we didn't start to get meat until about 8:05pm (20 min after being seated). Our server attended to us well with water plus the cheesecake at the end which I asked to have to go when a party of 20 was seated behind us and clearly got all attention from the staff. We will never return to this location, we will choose Eddie V or the Melting Pot over this Chima. We felt unwelcome here. This was by far the worst part of our honeymoon. Good luck. read more

Jennifer, our server, was great attentive, professional, and kind throughout the evening. I truly appreciated her service. However, I was not satisfied with my overall experience. We often choose steakhouses for special occasions, so I felt confident booking this location for Valentine's Day. I personally do not eat steak, due to allergy but I obliged my partner and did my due diligence by reviewing the menu beforehand. Based on what was listed, I felt comfortable that there would be sufficient seafood options available. Unfortunately, once we were seated, we were informed that there was a fixed Valentine's Day menu, but his was fine. Throughout our service, nearly every cut imaginable was offered flank steak, strip, filet, ribeye literally every beef option on rotation. Meanwhile, salmon came around once (after multiple requests to the server), and chicken and shrimp were only offered twice within a 90-minute window. Unless you were there strictly for beef, the variety felt extremely limited and unbalanced. For a holiday menu, I expected clearer communication and more thoughtful non-beef options, especially once especially to the server. I left disappointed and will not be returning. I've had a much better overall experience at Fogo de Chão. read more

I absolutely LOVED my experience at Chima! I've been to all of the major Brazilian Steakhouses from Fogo to Texas de Brazil and honestly, I like this one the BEST! And to be honest, it's for one reason....FLAVOR FLAVOR FLAVOR! All of the meats were so well done and incredibly tasty. Obviously the atmosphere is stunning and the service was excellent ... but the FOOD has to be good and in this case it was DELICIOUS! I will certainly may be back! read more

Highlights: - Picanha: Super tender and juicy. I loved how they cut it thin, which made it easy to savor with smaller bites. - Filet mignon: Also incredibly tender and juicy. - Shrimp and salmon: Normally I skip seafood at a churrascaria to save room for the meats, but these looked too good to pass up. The grilled shrimp was hands down the best I've had in the US: juicy, meaty, and perfectly seasoned. The salmon was cooked just right and paired nicely with the pesto. - Grilled pineapple with sugar and cinnamon (abacaxi grelhado): Fantastic and unique. They do it differently than Fogo and Adega, grilling it a lot more on the outside than on the inside and serving it with thicker slices that keep the natural flavor and juiciness. - Caipirinha: Made it right too. While the lemon caipirinha is the traditional one and its acidity balances the fattiness of some of the meats, I'd go with the passionfruit one for a refreshing twist and unique tropical flavor. - Service: Very attentive and friendly. Thiago Costa, the grilled pineapple guy, was hilarious! Downsides: - Meat cuts overall: I was hoping for more of a charcoal flavor. I'm all about that smoky taste, and I didn't get much of it here. - Salad bar: This was a letdown, which is why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5. The selection was smaller and not as good as Texas, Adega, or Fogo. read more

Chima Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Date night worthy. Smart business attire clean modern decor Dinner Price: $64.95 - Complete Rodizio plus gourmet salad bar. $47.90 - Gourmet salad bar plus one select cut of meat (choice of picanha, salmon, or chicken), vegetable skewer, and pineapple cinnamon skewer. Salad bar is self-serve and the gauchos walk around bringing you selections of meats, which you can signal yes or no to with a table sign. We never saw the cinnamon pineapple which I was looking forward to. We really enjoyed the salad bar offerings and the rodizio meat selections. Our favorites were the picanha, lamb chops, and shrimp. If you're a sauce person: their chimichurri is delicious! They bring you an unlimited amount of sides to your table including smooth mashed potatoes, polenta fries, cheese bread (the best Brazilian type), and yucca fries. The crème brûlée was good, chosen with the passion fruit glaze on the side because the waiter told us it was very very sweet, and glad she suggested this! All inside seating with options for private event rooms. Bar seating in separate lounge area. They have lunch options, and kid specials. Make sure to check their instagram and sign up for their email newsletter. I've noticed they don't update their website. Apparently they have tomahawk steaks available but only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Complimentary valet. But we found a parking space quickly without issue. Came here for our Valentine's Day dinner which for some reason was only allowed to be a $99 per person "experience" & the only difference is that it included champagne (which I don't drink) & dessert. Not a fan of this holiday price spike so I would give it a 4.5 because it was definitely pricier than our usual Brazilian rodizio go-to. read more

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It was good but I've been to better rodizios. The sides were not good, and for those prices I believe the sides should be way better.

I was so excited to visit Chima and it certainly did not disappoint! If you have been to a high end Brazilian steakhouse before, then this is basically the same experience with cuts of meats being offered by servers traveling around as well as a salad bar. I felt that the offerings at the salad bar were ok, although the lettuce was not well stocked enough for my salad at the time I visited. But, the smoked salmon, meats, and cheeses were great. As far as the meat served, it was perfect with my favorites being the filet and picanha. Definitely make a reservation here is you are celebrating a special event and want a fine night out! read more

We went here for my family birthday celebration, i must say money well spent, excellent service. The food was to class quality, best cuts of meats, delicious, wide ranges of choices too. Definitely will come back! read more

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As a first timer, the experience was over the top. The ambiance was superb. This is a first date go to. Would love to visit again when in Orlando. read more

There are a ton of entries in the "Brazilian style steakhouse" genre in Orlando, but China Steakhouse really nails it out of the park and might be better than Fogo de Chao. From a beautifully designed building to great service and of course amazing food - it really nails every point. The highlight (besides the meat) for me was the grilled pineapple. OMG. The salad bar could be 10% better - but everything else makes up for it. I'm currently waiting on an excuse to go back! read more

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Quiet atmosphere, even though a partial buffet. Service was the best I've had. We went in to try something new and were very impressed with the atmosphere and service. The food was great and temperature was ideal. I will definitely return. read more

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My first impression was WOW!! Never imagine that what use to be Roy's could be this beautiful grandiose restaurant! Is a Rodiccio so is all you can eat of the best meat and chicken, also they have shrimps and queso Brasileiro. The sald bar have nice choices and also soups. The bar is super nice and the service is impeccable! Everything was a 10 Mi primera impresión fue ¡¡GUAU!! Nunca imagine que lo que era Roy's podría ser este hermoso y grandioso restaurante! Es un Rodiccio, así que es todo lo que puedas comer de la mejor carne y pollo, también tienen camarones y queso brasileño. La barra de ensaladas tiene buenas opciones y también sopas. ¡El bar es súper agradable y el servicio es impecable! Todo fue un 10 read more

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What an incredible experience, seriously one of the best restaurants in Orlando. It was such a memorable experience, that I would definitely return for any celebration. As soon as you walk in you can already tell that you are in for a special experience. It is very modern and beautiful inside, I was blown away just by the atmosphere alone. The food was amazing! I asked my table and everyone said there was not even one bad dish. Sometimes when it comes to all you can eat, I have had experiences where the food was low in quality and you can tell some places are just trying to make money off of you. At this place, it was the complete opposite. Everything was incredible, from the salad bar to the meat and even to the dessert. Some highlights for me: vegetable soup, polenta fries, chicken, shrimp, ribs, and the creme brûlée! Everything was yummy but those were my favorites. The food was always hot! You could even request certain items and it would come out quickly with no hesitation. My entire table was so excited about the food that we forgot to take pictures of everything. Now for the service, it was PERFECT! Our server was Christiane who was so attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. You can tell she is well experienced in hospitality through her actions and ghe way she speaks. Even other staff members such as the people who served the meats were all very nice and always coming around often. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I believe it will do really well in Orlando. I definitely plan to tell all my friends about this place! read more

Chima Steakhouse - Grilled cheese and honey - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Wish chima steakhouse open up sooner like 3pm I can go on my 34 birthday on November 20th but it's not 5pm The food is very good read more

What a lovely ayce Brazilian steakhouse. The saladbar had pre-made salads and the best vegetable cream soup I ever had. I dipped all my meats in it. Very homey taste. The meats were not as salty as other places I have been too. They even had shrimp and salmon which my daughter loved! They had all the cuts of meat -filet, chicken, sausage, top sirloin, melt in your mouth beef bone, and grilled cheese and pineapple. The sides were amazing. The fries were fresh cut and addictive, polenta was crispy and mash potatoes extra creamy plus cheese bread. The service was spot on and she was always there to check on us. They have a $25 off dinner if it is your birthday month which was great! Plus a cheesecake birthday dessert at the end finished the meal with a big smile for everyone. Thank you Chima for a lovely evening out with the little one! read more

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When I get great service I always love to give a shout out to the waitress. CRISTIANE WAS AMAZING!!!she had great energy from beginning to end. She explained everything to me and created a warm and inviting atmosphere. I was a rookie so I loaded up at the salad bar. That is a big no no if you go here because once they start serving the meats you won't want to stop eating. They are delicious. My favorites were the filet mignon and the Cajun steak but you must try the pineapple. It is so yummy. I had to take a break half way through to make room for more cuts of meat. Cristiane cheered me on to eat more. She was such a good waitress. I had a few strawberry Caipirinha and they were awesome. I was told that it was a popular Brazilian drink and since I was at a high end Brazilian Steakhouse I thought why not. The deserts were fantastic. I had a cheesecake and something else I can't remember at this time but they were really good as well. All the staff are great and treat you like a valued customer. It is best to make a reservation because they can get busy. If you do make a reservation ask for Cristiane....She will make sure you have a great time. And the Gaucho (servers of meat) will make sure your meat is served at perfect temperature. read more

Chima Steakhouse - Caipirinha - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Decided to go out for my birthday to try this a little over a year old restaurant. We love a good Rodizio!! The restaurant is located in a heavily populated restaurant location! I was concerned as to how that would affect its attendance. I was actually surprised that it was well attended on a Wednesday night. They originally wanted to seat us and everyone in the front window location. Understandable, not only for ease of serving but to show a full restaurant to outsiders. Unfortunately I did not want to sit in that are and the manager was very accommodating. The inside of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, with great lighting , ambience and decor. They have a nice happy bar area location as you walk in with great choices and prices. They also have a separate location for a private party too. My husband and I were seated in the main dining area. Although at first glance the salad/ food buffet appeared small and narrow it actually is extremely full with many choices to make everyone happy from a carnivore, pescatarian or vegetarian. Extensive variety just served in smaller bowls. Great way to avoid waste and contamination too. The Rodizio experience was first class! Everything is included for one price as far as meats even the Tomahawk steak too! Nothing is held back, salmon, shrimp, chicken, sausages, pineapple etc. You ask for what you like and how you want it served and they bent over to accommodate us. My husband likes his meats mooing and I know many will be upset but I like my meat well done or no pink. Going to a great Rodizio makes it possible to please us both. If you do like your meat well done I suggest you avoid the less expensive cuts here ( they were a little too tough). Every else was cooked perfectly for both of us. The Brazilian cheese rolls were so good we had two baskets. One thing not to miss, is their variety of dipping sauces at the center bar. Do not miss trying their Spanish/ Brazilian dipping sauce if I could bottle it to take home I would! In addition to the buffet choices and the variety of main entrees you are also served the traditional table side dishes of mashed potatoes ( needed seasoning) , fried bananas ( not glazed or caramelized enough for my liking), fried polenta sticks (AMAZING) and a basket of skinny French fries ( also perfectly done). Dip those fries in the sauces it was yummy. My husband ordered Flan for his dessert ( which he said was good) and I received a complimentary cheesecake with homemade strawberry sauce ( it was delicious too)! Glad I save up room for my dessert. I highly recommend signing up for their VIP email members club. They are now offering a BOGO Rodizio for your birthday month when you sign up ahead of time to get on their email list and then you have to put the birthday code you're given in your reservation. Definitely worth going to try it out on a special occasion!! The Tomahawk was grilled to perfection!! They also offer free valet parking too. I think we may go back for their happy hour food and drinks at the bar the food and drink choices sounded great. PS Make reservations because They are closed for a few hours in the late afternoon between the end of lunch hours and then reopen at 5pm. read more

I've been to Chima a couple times and the food and drinks were consistently outstanding! The restaurant is beautiful and they occasionally have live music in the bar/lobby area. Every meat is seasoned to perfection! The grilled pineapple is so delicious, plus the enzymes aid in digestion after such a heavy meal. The service is amazing, we receive warm greetings when we enter, the staff are all so friendly and charismatic and our waitress Cristiane was so kind and attentive! She ordered all of the hot sides to our table and kept them replenished. She took the time to get to know us on our first visit and remembered us upon our return a couple months later, actually several staff members did and they treated us like family. read more

Chima Steakhouse - Free Birthday Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Chima in Dr. Phillips was a wonderful and highly recommed experience! This is one of the more upscale Brazilian steakhouses in the area which is perfect for date night or celebration. The service was impeccable; our servers were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. And the food--wow! The selection of meats was impressive, with each one cooked to whatever temperature you prefer. There was plenty of variety from different cuts of steak, fish, shrimp, cheese, and the grilled cinnamon pineapple was my favorite! The salad bar was equally amazing, offering a variety of fresh and delicious options. The only downside is you can't possibly eat everything! Besides the rodizio, I saw they also had lots of specials in the lounge to fit your needs. Looking forward to returning! read more

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I made a reservation for 1:00 pm on a Saturday. We got there early and they sat us right way, though the main dining area was pretty much empty. The dining area was bright, especially compared to the dark interior of Texas de Brazil. They have a similar salad bar as Texas de Brazil, with a few differences. The have a few more meat dishes, such as beef and sausage and beans. When it was time for the gauchos to serve meat, the waitress brought us a few side dishes: mashed potatoes, fried yuca, french fries, fried bananas coated in cinnamon, and mini cheese bread. But Texas de Brazil only offers mashed potatoes and fried bananas. It should almost go without saying, but make sure not to fill up on all the sides. After all, you're here for the meat selection, not the salad and fries. The meat itself was very good. I enjoyed the filet mignon and sirloin steak. Unlike Texas de Brazil, the meat isn't smothered in salt and spices. This meant I could eat more meat and enjoy the taste without becoming overwhelmed by the spices. The gauchos also brought around grilled pineapple with cinnamon and fried cheese with honey, neither of which is offered at Texas de Brazil. The pineapple was a great palette cleanser between rounds of meat. They also have shrimp and salmon, but we didn't have any of these. Since we were seated in a less crowded section, the gauchos were usually pretty quick to stop by. Though at one point, head gaucho came over almost in in a panic asking if we needed anything or if anyone had stopped by. We said we were taking a little break and we didn't mind waiting. Though we asked for some more sirloin steak and pineapple and those gauchos came by a minute later. So the bottom line is: I recommend coming to eat here instead of Texas de Brazil. It's only a few minutes drive away and outside of the touristy area. read more

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