First time at Rodizio Grill. Food was fantastic! People were terrific. Ambiance (at lunch time)…read morewas good enough. There's a cold salad bar, a hot food bar, and meats delivered to your table. The variety on the cold salad bar was amazing! BLT, mozzarella, fruit, potato and standard romaine were just some of the salads offered, with a large amount of toppings available. The hot bar had Brazilian cheese bread, crispy polenta, beef stroganoff, bean stew, breakfast items and more! All was delicious. But don't get too distracted - the meat is the star. The meats were so very good! You choose what you want and the gaucho slices your portion table side. I asked for very small pieces so I could try everything. I believe I had 4 different beef preparations, 3 chicken and 3 pork (sausage, ham and loin). Such variety and deliciousness! And mustn't forget the grilled/glazed pineapple- I'd go back just for that! This place is not cheap, but I believe it's worth it (if you're hungry). We went for lunch which was lower priced than dinner, and I doubt we'll eat the rest of the day. My belly is full and my wallet is lighter, but my oh my am I happy!

I did not take any pictures, but we came in on a Sunday around 2PM for Brunch with friends…read more This was everyone's first time visiting. However, I had been in once before when they first opened up. All the staff were super friendly. It was relatively busy, but there was no wait to be seated. I will note that coming before 3PM is the best deal because it's only $36.99 per person for the Full Rodizio versus $49.99 per person after 3PM. Honestly, their salad / side bar has really good offerings. Even if you're not in the mood for meat, you can get some really good offerings from the salad / side bar. There is an option to skip the meat for a cheaper price. The food is all you can eat, which is nice! However, you better come hungry to get your moneys worth. I really like the concept of the place. The food was all very good, fresh, and high quality. The issue I have is that I feel like I can't possibly eat enough to get my money worth. So I would not come to this place often....

Came here with a group of 8 on a Saturday night and had A BLAST. One of the couples in our group…read morewas celebrating their anniversary and they were especially hospitable. Drinks and food were amazing. Period. For appetizers we had the hummus, goat cheese, and wings. Everyone had an assortment of dinner plates and loved them. We all shared one of each of the desserts as well, with no disappointment. It's rare to find a place that has some amazing, unique food AND an amazing service experience. I CAN'T WAIT to go back!

Brunch Review: Parking is tricky, so give yourself some extra time to find a spot. But we came for…read moreSunday brunch and on Sundays you can park in the Pizzaria Bianco parking lot. We had a reservation for a party of seven, and was seated right away in a quaint, well appointed dining room but the music was very loud -- more "nightclub" than leisurely brunch. The service was attentive without being overbearing, although the wait time between dishes and overall pace left a little to be desired. We started with cocktails, and while everyone agreed they were high quality and thoughtfully made, they were also across-the-board too sweet for our tastes. The Kahawa-tini (emphasis on the "tini" as in teeny-tiny) drank like an espresso martini, the Spice African Coffee was better, but the Black Star was definitely worth the price if you like a boozy cocktail -- bold, strong, and unique. The Watermelon Margarita was bold and vibrant. The Passion Fruit Punch was very passion-fruit-forward, while the Hibiscus Batida was creamy, coconutty, and almost dessert-like. Good (not great) cocktails, very aesthetic, just a little heavy-handed with the sweetness. The food was where Latha really won us over. We started with the whipped goat cheese with tamarind - it was light, tangy, and packed with flavor, especially paired with the warm chapati. They do charge for extra, beware. Of the main dishes, the standout was the oxtail shakshuka -- easily the table favorite and, in my opinion, the most flavorful dish of the brunch. The oxtail was rich and savory, and the criollo brought an incredibly aromatic depth to the dish. If you come for brunch, order it. The shrimp and grits were tasty, although the "grits" were definitely not what a traditional Southern version, it was more like overcooked rice. That said, the shrimp and accompanying flavors were savory and aromatic enough that the dish still worked. The watermelon salad with whipped feta was a generous portion and made for a nice palate cleanser. It was refreshing and pleasant, but it didn't offer a wildly unique take over a typical watermelon salad. The wings provided the most entertaining moment of the meal. Our server went way out of his way to warn our table about the insane heat of the Caribbean honey hot wings -- repeatedly -- stopping short of making us sign a liability waiver before ordering them. So naturally, we were expecting some serious face-melting heat. However, once they arrived the expectation didn't match the reality. The server waaaay over-hyped the spice level - maybe they've gotten complaints before but all of us agreed, they weren't deserving of such a warning. That said, the wings themselves were juicy and flavorful. You get 5 per order. I might as well mention the smoked salmon eggah, though I almost forgot about it. Definitely the least exciting dish of the table, though the server said it was a personal favorite of his. The salmon itself was nice, but the egg was spongy, the Gouda wasn't melted, and the overall dish just didn't have much going on flavor-wise. It was fine -- just not memorable. Overall: Latha knows how to build bold, interesting flavors. The food was a solid 4/5, with the oxtail shakshuka being the clear star. The cocktails were well-crafted but overly sweet, and the loud music, tricky parking, and slower service kept the overall experience closer to a 3/5 for us. Would I go back for brunch? Probably not. But would I go back for dinner? Absolutely. There was enough depth and creativity in the flavors that our whole table agreed Latha is worth another visit -- just maybe when we're looking for dinner rather than a relaxing Sunday brunch.

Food was great, especially the grilled cheese. Excellent and…read morefriendly service provided by Trent, Emma and Fernando! Can't wait to go back!

This was my first time here and I was quite impressed for the value you receive for it being a…read more"steak house". I think I tried every protein there was available outside of the seafood. The flavor was very good- there was a slight smokey flavor but you could tell the steak had been marinating for a while! We asked for the filet mignon and they grilled it right up for us! I would however order it at the very beginning because it can take a while depending on how busy the kitchen is. At the beginning our server wasn't all that attentive because to be honest I think she was just very overwhelmed because there were a ton of people there. However, she did make up for it at the end because she offered us a free dessert! I'm only going it 4 stars out of 5 because the sides are tasteless and honestly you could do without the market table. I didn't love anything and if you want mashed potatoes you have to order them which I think is quite a marketing play. Lastly, make sure you order the sauces that is the cherry on top and they are free!

What an amazing experience wow wow!! Service was incredible, I'd like to personally shout out to…read moreour server Julia who took care of us both times we came in for dinner. She was incredibly helpful and on top of it the entire night. The food was excellent. One of the cooks Jesus would bring cooked pineapple and picana specifically for our table because he knew exactly how our family liked it cooked, and it was amazing every single time. Will be coming back here again soon!!

Amazing on all fronts! Service was outstanding, everyone was friendly, professional. And kind. The…read morefood was at another level, the meat was perfection, the side dishes were delicious and the desserts were heavenly. I highly recommend this restaurant even the decor was fitting to Brazil! For a fun, delicious experience come to Galeto!

Serra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse was an absolute experience!…read more We were advised to enjoy the Special Course Meal, and OMG... we are SO glad we did! The parade of meats kept coming on repeat, and every round was better than the last. We enjoyed Picanha, Top Sirloin, Bottom Sirloin, Tri-Tip, and Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon--and yes, they just kept coming! The meats were flavorful, tender, and cooked beautifully. And then there was the elevated salad and sides bar, featuring fresh salmon, olives, cheeses, salads, and so many delicious options that it could practically be a meal all by itself. The service, the atmosphere, the endless selection, and that incredible Brazilian steakhouse experience made this a meal we won't soon forget. Serra Gaucha, you definitely know how to put on a feast! Come hungry, because you're going to want to try EVERYTHING!

We were worry about the experience we saw on yelp but our experience was good…read more We tracked the meat they list on their website, and we actually got almost everything. The bacon wrapped chicken/pork/steak did come several times, and more than other protein options, but we got picanha several times as well. Besides the meat, my personally favorite was their honey grilled cheese, so warm and not too sweet. For beverage, I highly recommend Brazil limenade, very refreshing and also not too sweet, perfect for cleaning your palate after eating so many oily meat. Their service was also spot on, very friendly. However, we thought we could get grilled pineapple, but realized it's an add on. Overall, a lot of choices and you will get really full.

Found this spot which was walking distance to my hotel. In this crazy heat, anything more than 10…read moreminute walk is brutal. Stopped here for dinner on Labor Day at around 515 so it wasn't too busy but great ambiance. I love the decor it's very inviting! My waiter was so friendly and helpful. I originally came cuz I saw this lobster tagliatelle dish but I actually wasn't too hungry and was going to the Drunk Pirates show after so I didn't want to be weighed down. The catch of the day was a sea bass which sounded great and over a succotash with a pork gastrique with corn nut crunch. And OMG when I say this was prob the best succotash I've ever had. Super crunchy fresh corn, asparagus, snap peas and bell peppers. The sea bass was also cooked great, very crispy skin and glaze. I'm literally thinking about it now. I also ended up getting the Lost in the Woods dessert which was a delicate chocolate mousse on shortbread with like a candied hazelnut and cookie dust. Every bite was heavenly. I wish I could've tried the other desserts too. I would literally come back to Phoenix just to eat here again. I want to try the beef Wellington so I'll need to drag a friend to come with me too since it's a serving whole for 2. Overall cannot recommend enough!

Walked here the other night with a colleague from work - atmosphere & ambiance was great…read more Started with suggested beverages then ordered main courses and a beverage to wrap it up. I had the special suggested by Anna our server and it was great. Highly recommend stopping in to grab a beverage & the food did not disappoint.

The Fogo & Soul Food Truck was at the Food Truck Friday West in Glendale. They offer a fusion of…read moreSouthern Brazilian BBQ and Soul Food. We tried a sampler pate called the Grilled Meat Trio (sirloin, chicken, linguica sausage, two sides). The meat were DELICIOUS, well seasoned and tender! We also enjoyed the Brazilian cheese breads. The macaroni and cheese was a little heavy handed with pepper and was a tad dry but I feel the food they offer is closer to 5 stars than 4 stars. ENJOY a GREAT FOOD Truck!

Had Fogo & Soul at the Canal Convergence in Scottsdale. One of the food truck offerings but there…read morewas plenty of other restaurants in the surrounding areas. The mac & cheese was under seasoned. It was ok. The corn bread was sweet which I enjoyed. The PICANHA was a little on the chewy side & some pieces of the meat was more seasoned than other bits. Not super impressed but I would still recommend a try

The restaurant ambiance is classy yet relaxed, not overly stuffy, but visually clean and inviting,…read morelike you feel better about yourself when walking in somehow. You know you are in for a true fine dining experience. We started off with some cocktails and I was very impressed with the clear ice cube in my Smokey Old Fashioned as it was branded with the "Toro" logo. It was so smooth and probably the best Old Fashioned I ever had, so I had 3 more! My wife throughly enjoyed her Espresso Martinis also. I started off with the Grilled Octopus and nearly cried because it was so good. This is a food favorite of mine and although I love the flavors, most restaurants over cook it and you need to cut it with a steak knife. Not this dish, no knife necessary, your fork will do. So tender, so flavorful, so amazingly delicious. The Mrs. ordered the crispy calamari and was thoroughly impressed as the texture was what fresh calamari should be and not the rubbery texture you get from 8 out of 10 other places. Seasoned to perfection with spices but not overly spicy. My wife can't bear spicy anymore , but she really enjoyed it. I finished it for her of course, because she always remembers to leave room for desert and never finishes anything. And I'm glad because I always get to taste her meals too. It's a win-win for me! I then had an off-the-hook Ceviches that rivaled my own. I am also a part-time cook and also wrote a cookbook. Ceviche is a particular dish that I compare to other restaurants and until now, never found another place that compares to mine. Toro doesn't disappoint my friends. Now for the entrée, Lomo Saltado for myself and a medium rare Ribeye for the Mrs. The Lomo Saltado was beef tenderloin on creamy rice, crispy potato, heirloom tomato, bell peppers, Rocoto Aioli and a Chifa Soy Sauce. It was mouth watering. The beef tenderloin was cooked a little on the well done side, but my bad for not specifying to cook it medium rare. It was still amazing and not a big enough deal to even mention it in the review, but I just want you to specify your preference when you order yours. My wife had the 14 Oz. Ribeye, medium rare ( she thought it was also medium but I found it to be medium rare myself) it was soooo good. She had a side dish of Crispy Brussels sprouts that were unworldy. We never had Brussels sprouts that good, it must be the sherry vinagrette and cotija cheese. Unreal. I had a side of shishito peppers that made my heart happy. My favorite peppers are not usually available everywhere so it was a real bonus to the meal. Desert, well the desert was worth the wait. We both ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. It is a dark purple colored slice of heaven with masa crumble, Yuzu espuma and coconut jam. The presentation was stunning. We even enjoyed espresso with sambucca to finish our dining experience. How many places offer espresso on their menu just to inform you the espresso machine isn't working? Just another bonus for us. Price wise, what you would expect for a high-end restaurant in a beautiful resort area of Scottsdale, no sticker shock there, but still, I'd save this place as a never can fail go to for a first date, anniversary, job promotion, marriage proposal, special occasion restaurant. They also do breakfast, brunch, lunch and Happy Hour. I hope you get to experience this place at least once. Put it on your bucket list, you'll be glad you did!

Was excited to try this place for my birthday. Especially with all the good reviews…read more We started with the empanadas which were the best! Also the complementary cheese bread was good, also the ginger shots. We got the churrasco, it had alittle bit of everything. Wish the meat was cooked alittle bit more cause it looked raw. Also wish it was hotter the food. The sausage had no flavor. We got Brussel sprouts and the mac and cheese were good. Also got a complementary dessert , chose the brownie and it was to bitter, tasted like dark chocolate. There was a fire dancer too. The server was nice.

We visited Mambo's on a Friday night after reading positive reviews. Upon entering and taking our…read moreseat we were warmly welcomed and presented menus. Music filled the room and we discussed options. A few minutes later our server returned to check on us. She was friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience. I shared this was my first time having Dominican food. She explained the food was flavorful without being too spicy. I decided on the Pollo Guisado- Braised chicken with full or flavor. The chicken included 2 thighs and a leg and was extremely tender and was served with the choice of White Rice and Beans or Moro and a small salad. The chicken had a flavorful sauce over it when served. I did ask for an additional side to use with the chicken and rice. My wife had Chuleta al Sarten - Grilled pork chops. The meal included 2 pork chops and the same side options as mine. The pork was tender and blended well with the Moro rice. She also added some of the sauce I got to her dish. Service was great and the meals were under $20 each. Looking forward to my next visit when I think I will try one of the sea food or beef options.

Great food here! Both Pechuga a la Plancha Plato & favorite Pollo Guisado Plato. You know you will…read morehave a great experience, upon entering, when you see staff getting a quick dance to merengue playing! Our server was oozing with hospitality and most helpful with suggestions. She even gave us the national drink of the DR which we enjoyed. It didnt take long for this cheery restaurant to fill up as it's undeniable good. I will drive back for the great food and exceptional happy service!

Best mahi mahi tacos I have ever had! Incredible. 10/10. Service was excellent and atmosphere is…read morewonderful.

The mission in old town is a must visit location if you're ever coming to visit AZ it has been a…read morestaple of mine for many years and continues to be my favorite restaurant in old town! The food is always delicious and the side table guac is a must try. The servers are very friendly. It's a very well operated restaurant although it can get very crowded very quickly so I recommend making reservations ahead of time. This is a great brunch or dinner spot. I like that it can be a go to spot for a date or just catching up with friends or family!