I attended a professional private dinner hosted here and was impressed by with the interior, the service and and food. The restaurant was elegant, with darker shading and lower lights. The room we were in was large, with tables placed closely together. Navigating was a bit hard, but it was a large group. The servers were extremely efficient and always present when you needed them. I was surprised and happy with the number of menu items available in the predetermined menu. I had the poblano soup, the spinach and mushroom enchiladas and the tres leches and they were absolutely delicious! The soup was rich and flavorful with crunchy chip pieces on top as a garnish. The enchiladas were savory and crepe like and the tres leches was a perfect close to the meal! read more

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This was my first visit to Churrascos and although it's pretty pricey, I think I'll be back once more to try something else on the menu. Food: I ordered the crab cakes for lunch but after the first bite, it failed to wow me. I then ordered the fried shrimps (6 on a stick) and they were so good! I paired them with the fried plantains and voila, chef's kiss!!! Service: My waitress Lency was professional, attentive, and her suggestions were on point. She checked on me but didn't overdo it which allowed me to enjoy my meal in peace. She was great! Ambiance: It was everything!!! I decided to sit outside on the patio since the interior of the restaurant was a bit cold for me. It was such a beautiful day, the music was perfect, and I had the entire patio to myself! I needed that time to myself and I couldn't have asked for more. read more

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Wow! Hadn't been here in forever but went in for lunch. I sat at the bar and was one of two people, this was at 1:30 pm on a Thursday. I had a glass of wine and a humongous salad that was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. My 9 oz glass of Italian Pinot Grigio added to the expense but the salad was only $13! I could not finish it all! Beautiful presentation of salad from Churrascos! Lentils, couscous, lettuce, avocado, tomato, bacon & queso fresco. No dressing, even though it came with, I declined. The plantain chips were hot but a little too salty for my taste. The chimichurri sauce was excellent though. Elliott M was a great server with fantastic but non-invasive service. Highly recommend this salad on a hot day! Atmosphere is casual classy and it was cool and quiet inside. read more

Churrascos - River Oaks - Quinoa & lentil cobb salad. - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sigh. I used to eat here all the time in the 90's. And it was da bomb. I wanted my kid to experience that same greatness. I thought maybe the weekend buffet would be a good time to sample and take it all in. But in hindsight I think maybe it would've been better to order ala carte during the week instead. So let me start by saying the Weekend Buffet prices listed on their website are apparently no longer valid. Actual price is $5 more expensive than what's online. I just hate it when restaurants do that sh*t. And then if it's a Holiday then it'll be $10 more (at least they note holiday prices can be higher so that's fine - but having a higher price than their currently advertised website price is so not cool). So apparently there is no whole pig regularly served except on holidays. Also there's no prime rib served. Now here's where it gets confusing because everyone including the hostess and waiter who I both asked before being seated said they had it on the buffet line that day. Then I waited. And waited. And finally I was told they didn't have it. The waiter went to ask if they would ever have it, and was told no it's not served ever. Then came back and later said that actually it is served but only on the holidays they'll serve it, just like the pig. But then another man who looked like maybe a manager came up to us and asked if I was inquiring about the prime rib and told me they'll have it every weekend actually starting next weekend onward. Hmmm. Yeah. Ok. Whatever. I don't know who to believe but I'd call ahead if you came here for the prime rib like me. I really really really wanted the pig and prime rib. When the hostess said there's no pig I said to her I can live with that as long as that prime rib is there. And she said yup it'll be there. But nope. No dice. It ain't. I mean, they got a price increase but no prime rib. Boo. So getting on to what they did have. The beef tenderloin was the only meat station there. And it wasn't a "tender" loin. It was unfortunately quite tough. What they brought out was cone shaped slab and they started slicing at the small end of the cone. No redness there. Just brown and tough. My kid wouldn't take more than a bite. So I went back next round and asked if they had a more tender cut. The guy sliced in the middle where it was thicker but it was only a little pink and it was still kinda tough. Even their famous chimichuri sauce nor their Bernise sauce could salvage that toughness. Ok so no quality meat on the buffet line. Well the French toast on the buffet line was actually decent and surprisingly soft (I thought it was gonna be stale from the look of i) as was the tequila bread pudding (and I'm not even a bread pudding fan). The tres leches which was legendary in the 90's was just average today. But the tres leches pancakes were worth the cheat. The beef empanadas were kinda salty but probably one of the better flavored items on the menu. The fried plantains were ok. I remember we used to scoff these down in the 90's. Everything else was really just average. I didn't go back for seconds on any of it though. So for me it definitely wasn't worth it. I don't want to be too harsh on them because I do love Churrascos. Or at least I did. Admittedly maybe it's just the buffet that was bad. Hopefully they can update their prices online and also provide the staff better guidance about stations. As for me I'm thinking all the great Zagat era places are best left as fond memories of the past. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Churrascos - River Oaks - Only the BEST steak anywhere. - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We haven't been here in a while. We had the Sunday brunch which consisted of a variety of delicious foods. You can't beat the price for $35/pp. They offered a variety of cocktails for $9 Elias our waiter was an impeccable server. He didn't miss a beat by tending to our table. I believe all the staff gave great service from the lady serving water to the other waiters assisting with getting anything we requested. read more

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. read more

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My opinion is that the food is overpriced Food is ok that's it, but ain't worth the price Great Customer Service by the staff read more

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

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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Yummy food for the family! I adore coming here when aim in town. It takes the crown for carnitas and service. People know how to treat others here. Respect is key. They have everything you want and more. read more

It had been a couple of years since I had been to Churrasco's but my sister and I decided to take our stepmom out for Mother's Day. We had a reservation so we were seated quickly. Our table was sticky and smelled, as if they used dirty towels to wipe them down. Additionally, service was extremely slow but it didn't look like they were understaffed. We had to ask our waiter 3 times for water refills, then finally we asked another server. Also, took forever for someone to clear our table and bring to go box. Please step it up Churrasco's, be more attentive to the little things, they go a long way especially on Mother's Day. Unfortunately yesterday's visit will be our last esp. in this economy - not worth the price you pay. Tons of other Htx restaurant options with great food & service. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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

Churrascos - River Oaks - Bloody Maria - super yummy!!! - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

no wait for Saturday lunch. shared parking lot with plaza. offer lunch menu and happy hour. read more

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The waiter brought my food out and it was great. It was planting crusted chicken, almost cooked perfectly. My mother has a shellfish allergy and forgot to mention that to the waiter, but when they brought her food out, she told them she had a shellfish allergy and they fixed it for her. The only drawback is this particular location is kind of small. read more

We ordered a family meal to be delivered to my sister's home through Uber Eats. The food was delicious (she said) and plentiful. They truly enjoyed it. The food was hot and fresh snd she said it tasted exactly like when they dine in. We will definitely order again! read more

Just left the Thanksgiving buffet and was disappointed to find out were charged for the individual different drinks, coffee, tea. The waitress should have told us. Also I thought they would have a dress code, instead they had this customer wearing pajamas. I asked the manager about the dress code. And he chuckled and said these were chef's pants. Those were clearly pjs. I told him I would put it on yelp, he just chuckled. read more

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I've dined here when I initially moved to Houston, the food didn't disappoint then and the food and service was a1 this time. We had reservations for a rainy Saturday evening, the restaurant was pretty light giving us a private dining experience (my kinda vibe ), I ordered the lamb chops and definitely had to have a sangria since they are made in house (these are hard to find these days)‍. Lamb chops were seasoned well cassava fries another one of my favs yummy! Guacamole . I was excited to try some of the paella however, the portion was extremely small for paella that I dared not dip my fork into it for me to want more and eat all of someone else's dish. Overall had a really good time good food & ambiance with great people! read more

Churrascos - River Oaks - Sangria, plantain chips - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came by for a pharm rep dinner on a Thursday night. I got the churrascos salad, lomo saltado, and tres leches. All the dishes were tasty, but I felt the lomo saltado portion size was too small, it looked like a kids portion. I also expected the quality of the dishes to be better for a high end restaurant. Service was great though and there was plenty of parking. read more

Food was tasty. Chifles were stale. Average tasting desserts. Overpriced wine. Small plates. $150 for two. read more

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Our group came to Churrascos for New Years Eve Dinner. It is hard to find a restaurant accepting large reservations during COVID (we had 12) and we were happy Churrascos was able to accommodate us. We were seated immediately and and service was quick and friendly. They had a great cocktail menu with lots of South American / Latin specials, which were fun to try! I got the Pitaya Margarita which was amazing. It was on the sweeter side but tequila provided the perfect kick to level out the sweetness. For the main course I ordered the Lomo Saltado which was amazing! I have only ever had this dish while traveling in Peru and I would say this version met all of my expectations! The meat was seasoned perfectly and the French fries and onions created the perfect flavor combination. My boyfriend got the Churrascos which was also very good. The meet was cooked to perfection and a reasonable serving size. Overall I could not have been more pleased with our meal. read more

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The chimmichuri and plantain chips are to-die-for! I am so glad Churrasco's is on all the delivery services. My boss offered to buy meal delivery for my birthday, and this was the choice! My husband ordered the plantain-crusted shrimp, and I ordered the plantain-crusted chicken sandwich. I was so sad when Amazon Grill closed, but the Churrasco's delivery had all my Amazon favorites! Both meals came with 3 little alfajores (caramel-filled flaky cookies) and salad. I'm only sad this was my first time ordering their take-out! It won't be the last! read more

Churrascos - River Oaks - Latino Chicken Sandwich Plantain Crusted Shrimp Alfajores Side Salad - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was awesome. Ambiance was lovely. Service from Elias and Ernesto was superb. From cocktails to entre to dessert, this place should be packed on a Friday night!! WE WILL BE BACK!! Epic restaurant!! read more

It was last minute New Year Eve dinner plans. I was so surprised that I was able to find something. Not really sure what it was going to be like but to our surprise it was so delicious. Everything was great. Thank you to Javier who took great care of us. We will definitely be back. read more

We really enjoyed the food and great service here :) super yummy- can't go wrong with any of the plates! The only thing that was disappointing was the cocktails- first round and second round were clearly made by different people and tasted very different :/ if I'm paying that much for a drink, I just expect it to be really good and consistent (first round was great, second one I could barely drink).. read more

Churrascos - River Oaks - Latin American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great Sunday brunch buffet!! There are numerous stations with a wide variety of options at a reasonable price. The attire is business casual according to the management, so make sure you come appropriately dressed! My personal favorites would be the beef tenderloin and prime rib. The meats are just so succulent and tender. I also liked the french toast torrejas, which were really sweet and crispy. The dessert options were a really great way to end the meal. I highly recommend the tres leches and flan de queso, both of which were absolutely delicious! All in all, Churrascos is a really great spot for fine dining. The food is great, and the service is excellent! I can't wait to be back in the future to try their menu options. read more

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.

So good! Can't believe we had never been here before. Could fill up on the chimichurri sauce and plantain chips. Want to try Wednesday night steak night special next. Good-size portions. Not too crowded when we went on a weeknight. Several large groups were there- some looked like it was for business. We'd go back, and you should try it. Skip the soup for a large entree, and don't forget the tres leches. Good for a celebration, work meal or date night. read more

Great location. Food was pricey but well worth it. Service was phenomenal and would come again just for the experience of dining at this place. Super intimate place and great for first dates or anniversaries. read more

We went Churrascos river Oaks last night for a birthday. We had not been there for several years. Boy have they changed. The menu is different and the food is not nearly as good as it used to be. We started out with crab cakes and lobster bisque. The crab cakes were Cold but good. The lobster bisque was weird! You do get a big portion of shrimp in the bottom of the bowl but we never tasted lobster. The overwhelming flavor was of LIME and spicy Cayenne and what we thought were little squares of tofu. Turns out the squares were a smoked cheese with consistency of tofu. All those flavors were horrible. For our meal we ordered the Parradilla for 2 and my husband got the beef filet dish that is atop a potato augratin. For the beef on the parradilla we ask for meat to be medium and the filet was medium well. When the food came out the parradilla was medium well and the filet was medium. On the parradilla the shrimp and chicken were over cooked and dry. The beef was flavorless but the juices under the meat had flavor so we dipped it for some flavor and juiciness. I have to say that our two servers were very good and attentive. It was 7 pm and there were only 6 other tables of people there. A few of the servers were just standing around with nothing to do. Another positive is that since we were there for a birthday they gave us a free tres leches which was good. Overall it is good food that people want especially when the bill is about $200 for 3 people. We will not go back because very disappointing!! read more

Saturday brunch was good! We arrived at 12:45, we had 9 ppl in our party and the service with Pedro was great. He was attentive and quick. Food was great, they had a little bit of everything. From crepes to waffles, omelets, 3 leches pancakes (which was everyone's favorite) plus steak, fish, fried chicken. You get the picture! Definitely going back. We had a reservation so we went in and were seated within 5 minutes and quickly got to it. Great first time experience. :) read more

Highly recommend this location! The best service, great quality in their food, will be coming back!