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    Churrascos - River Oaks

    3.9 (396 reviews)

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    CHURRASCOS - RIVER OAKS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Fantastic Churrasco Argentina Meal - rare !!!
    Michael C.

    I went here Monday for the first time ever after hearing about this great place at times for years. I decided to order the Churrasco Argentina with the 10 oz size tenderloin cooked rare instead of the smaller. When it comes to steak, I usually eat 1 lb NY Strips or at least 14 oz if they're dry-aged. I was surprised at the richness and overall meal size for a ten oz, bc it seemed a little bigger which was nice. My meat meal was really delicious, well-marinated / seasoned and tender. There were some tougher bites, but overall very soft in feel. Every single bite was perfection in terms of flavor which was key. The inner redness was definitely rare, so great job on that too. The chimichurri was so good and obviously handmade with a tangy, herby, aromatic taste with a well-blended recipe you can't just copy. The au gratin potatoes were very greasy, but also very tasty, cheesy, buttery and soft with a little bite to them. I might even get mashed potatoes next time since that's my favorite potato style to begin with. The plantain chips were good stuff before the meal. Both sauces were good with the green one being earthy combined with a little sweetness, while the red one had a bit of a mezcal punch to it. The service from the servers and manager was very welcoming, efficient and friendly. This was the best tenderloin I ever had in my life, along with the one from Rumi's, two very different recipes of course. I love a good NY Strip and dark chocolate dessert, which I need to try here in the future as well.

    Schuyler S.

    Came here for a company outing so my meal was paid for. We came when they first opened for dinner service at 4pm so we had the place to ourselves. The staff was very nice and welcoming. I enjoyed my NY strip. Not the best steak I've had but the butter garlic sauce is the hero when you pour it over it (and everything else). Parking isn't great in this area as it shares to lots with Target and a ton of other stores.

    FRESH PLANTAIN CHIPS
    Caroline R.

    Came here for Houston restaurant week and wow this food was phenomenal! The paella is probably my favorite and love the unique plantain trips to snack on. The waiter was so welcoming, and the restaurant had a nice calming ambiance to it.

    Salmon sashimi
    Janette W.

    We stopped by here recently and I was glad to see some of my favorite menu items are still around! The Corn Smoked Crab Fingers come with red bell pepper, jalapeño, scallion, lemon butter & yucca and are amazing! You've got to get the Churrasco steak- it's cooked perfectly and I've never had a better chimichurri sauce. We also had the Salmon Tiridito that was very light and refreshing.

    Only the BEST steak anywhere.
    Rich V.

    My absolute favorite restaurant on the planet. The Churrasco Steak out does any snobby pretentious Steak House every time. Tender, flavorful, melts like butter in your mouth, grilled to order to perfection gosh this place is GREAT!

    Brittney D.

    This is a late review. Maybe that's good? Helps weed out what was actually memorable about the experience? I remember the place was big, spacious, which is a plus. We went for Restaurant Weeks, this is when I try places I wouldn't normally. This can be risky. I think it was in this case bc I remember getting that feeling that they were churning out meals to satiate the masses. I remember liking the veggies in my dish but also feeling like I didn't need to come back or add this to my rotation. Thankful for the sustenance. Two word review: take risks.

    Mango Caipirinha
    Justin T.

    We chose this spot because they were able to accommodate our large group last minute. It's located in a shopping center in the River Oaks area. Easy to find with plenty of free parking. They had our table for ten ready to go and we arrived in two's and they didn't require the whole party to be there to be seated. Joe was our waiter and he did a great job from start to finish and didn't rush us out. Originally we came for the HRW lunch but soon found out they had their weekend brunch buffet ready to go. The amazing aromas hit us as we walked in and we knew that's what we wanted. I started off with a Mango Caipirinha while we waited on our party to arrive. They have quite a few drink specials for lunch. This drink was refreshing and a perfect drink for brunch. Once we all arrived, we made our way to the buffet. They have cold items like shrimp and ceviche, hot items, breakfast items, a omelet and crepe bar, a carving station and desserts. I believe I tried a little bit of everything and it was absolutely delicious. My group agreed that this will be our brunch spot if we are craving some variety.

    Churrasco Steak
    Alexis T.

    I've been to Churrascos on and off the past year and they don't disappoint. The food is always fresh, savory, and absolutely delicious! I had my usual Churrasco 6oz with the side of grilled veggies, crispy potato's, with some pickles onions which complements each other very well. My absolute favorite of the night was the Tequila Bread pudding they had and it was 10/10! So good I didn't get to snap a photo! Even though Churrascos has slow down and he's not super busy they are definitely a place to go and try out! Service was 10/10 and the ambiance was great! Also very clean restrooms! I will definitely be back!

    Plantain and Salsa/Chimichurri sauces
    Mahwish S.

    Nice restaurant for a good dinner. I love the plantain chips and dips they give you to start. You can't go wrong ordering the Churrasco steak, that is usually my go-to. This time I tried the Argentino style with the cheesy potatoes. The steak was perfect. The cheesy potatoes were ok. Our server Juan took good care of us. What I didn't like was that I had put on my reservation on open table that it was my birthday. We had to remind the waiter, but I did of course appreciate the free birthday dessert!

    Grilled Salmon, so good!
    Liz A.

    This place was delicious! It's been 20 years since we've eagerness here and this place did not disappoint. Tanja our server was excellent. She made some recommendations and very attentive. The additional staff kept our glasses full and plantains plentiful! Excellent service. The food was AMAZING! I had the ensalada churrasco with medium rare petite fillet and it did not disappoint. It was so delicious! My husband had the cerdo marinero (pork w/ crab and shrimp) he really enjoyed his meal. Our sons had the mixto plate(petite fillet, chicken breast, grilled shrimp and sausage) with a side of rice, plantains and fried cheese. My other son had grilled salmon with veggies. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. The place was clean and staff attentive. Great choice!

    Plantain chips to start, wonderful!
    Tom J.

    Visited this location recently, we typically go to the Memorial City restaurant. Never too busy, but the food and service are always great. Pricing is a tad too high for this level of restaurant.

    Bloody Maria - super yummy!!!
    Crystal O.

    Great Service! The food was really good! And it was a fun environment for a Sunday birthday brunch!! ((The drinks are really good too!))

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    Best flavorful steak ever, staff well attentive. Salad delectably good. Drinks on point. Will visit again

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    This place hands down has the best sea bass dish that I have ever had. We had Chris as our server a de he made the night special.

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    Sunday brunch buffet from 10 am- 3pm

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