First time but won't be our last. The Indulgent experience is so worth it. Our server Roy was amazing and showed us the ropes. This was a great place to spend our 21st anniversary. We will make this a yearly tradition. Happy Anniversary boo. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

What a wonderful experience in celebrating my dad's birthday at Fogo today! For a party of 6, we've enjoyed the full churrasco which included the market table. Unfortunately, we overate and forgot to leave room for dessert. However, service was excellent and the tenderness of the meat was so delicious. Even as a vegetarian, the pineapple is still my favorite dish of all times! read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Reservation was at 5:45PM. Checked in at exactly 5:45PM and was told there would be another 30-40 minute wait because they "accidentally overbooked". Yet they continued to take walk ins instead of taking care of the reservations they already have. Pretty ridiculous. You would think that if the restaurant is going to push back all their reservations they would at least provide a comfortable waiting area, such as their covered patio section out front... maybe some chairs for the elderly or disabled... nope, everyone standing in the scorching sun sweating. read more

Celebrated my husband and my birthday today, and Kelsey made it absolutely lovely, great customer service and food quality exquisite.

Great food and service. Good for a big party. Drinks were good too. The server Roy was great.

We celebrated my twin boys' birthday at Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, and it was such a special experience thanks to Yaretzi and Roy! From the moment we sat down, they went above and beyond to make the celebration feel memorable. They were warm, attentive, and genuinely kind--especially with our family, which meant so much to us. They checked in at all the right times, made sure our table was always taken care of, and kept the energy throughout the meal. The food was amazing as always, but it was their service that truly stood out. They made my us and my boys feel celebrated and made our family feel welcomed and appreciated. Birthdays can be chaotic, especially with kids, but Yaretzi and Roy handled everything with such grace and positivity. Thank you both for helping us create such a wonderful birthday memory. We'll definitely be back! read more

The stars went to the service. No one at the front greeted us when we arrived, we waited for a few minutes. We made an appointment and we still had to wait for almost half an hours while we saw a lot of empty tables. Food was decent as usual. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

I do many private dining events here for business and I also have lunch and dinner here with friends and family. Jimena, the private dining manager, is very easy to work with, accommodating, professional, flexible and has excellent follow through. Pizzi, the general manager is also super nice. The waiters and waitresses are always awesome. Veronica was our waitress last night and she was amazing...Very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and also had a good sense of humor. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Emelyn is absolutely great with amazing service Only did the market table but the selection and food is 5/5 read more

Ambiance was so nice, high ceilings, dim lights with candles. All the servers were really nice and patient and made sure we were taken care of. Roy in particular was really attentive, I never had to ask for water it was always filled! He even made sure our favorite - picanha - made our way to our table. Took my in-laws during dine LA and they loved it! There is a parking garage right next to the restaurant but unfortunately they don't validate. 4 stars because the meat was dry. read more

We received gift cards for Christmas and decided to dine on New Year's Day. The restaurant was lively and the hostess seated us quickly. Our server was friendly, came and took our drink orders, delivered them, and then I don't think we saw her again for the rest of the meal. The self-serve bar is a little lacking in variety, and the lentil soup was bland and undercooked. The meats were good, but the slices were very thin, although you could ask for more, I just noticed it was not the same as my previous visit. The place was very busy and it took about 30 minutes after our request to receive the bill. Overall, it was a pretty good experience, but not a place I'm rushing to get back to. read more

My first time in a Brazilian steakhouse. It was so amazing! The food, the service, the style, just wow! The garlic steak and the marinated chicken were my favorite, along with the grilled pineapple. The multiple salads to pick from too from the fresh bar were delicious. Kelsey, Ana, and Lucas were the amazing staff that attended to us and I've been in the biz 30 years and I was floored by their service. What a team. We were celebrating a birthday and they were so nice and the dessert was just dreamy ( the chocolate brigadeiro, get it) I look forward to going back soon! read more

Sorry but if you are getting the BASIC meat menu, you will feel like you are begging for food. I ordered the $50 dollar option, and it was like I was begging them to feed me. I was ignored a lot of the time when I wanted another serving of meat. At the same time I'm seeing them cater to the table next to me, because they ordered the higher priced meat menu option that costs about $70. Anyway my $49 dollars a person option, is not cheap either, so why did i feel like I was not worth tending to. Also their salad bar was HORRIBLE. I enjoy the salad bar at sizzler much better. Whoever is in charge of ordering the fruit is failing. None of the fruit is edible. All of it is So green and underripe. I did not enjoy any of it. And I usually love fruit. How about sweet ripe fruit that people can actually enjoy? We deserve that for the $50+ dollars we are paying. read more

My husband and I switched up Christmas dinner this year and had the chance to dine at Fogo de Chão. This was our first time eating here and I hate to say this, but I think it's going to be our last as well. We had a reservation for 715 and the restaurant was busy and they told us it would be a few minutes for us to get seated, but we actually did not get seated until 7:50 PM the restaurant was packed and we were able to be seated in a nice booth. They have waiters walking around with the different various meets from Picanha, to lamb chops, to ribeye steaks, to filet mignon and many other options. It's $75 per person if you want the experience where it's an all you can eat for the proteins and the salad bar all the sides. You can upgrade to premium for $95 per person which gives you one premium item added on to your $75 experience and it gives you a dessert. we had a few people do the $75 experience and a few people who did the $95 experience. The premium cuts of meat (ribeye, filet mignon, lamb chops) we're not really circulating around a lot. We had to ask our waitress to have them bring it over so we could get some because they weren't coming around with that. I did notice for the most part. They were walking around and circulating around a lot with the lesser cost protein options lots of chicken lots of sausage lots of sirloin, which is the less expensive cut of beef. Their sides at the salad bar I was not imp pressed with. A lot of the sides are cold and in my opinion if I'm eating hot proteins, I don't want cold sides. They brought mashed potatoes to the table and they had no seasoning at all, and there was crispy polenta that was also brought to the table which was too gritty and didn't have any seasoning. I don't know if it was because they were super busy and so they were rushing on getting the food out so you could eat it, but For what you pay for unfortunately, I wouldn't go back. I will say the weight staff were very accommodating, especially this young gentleman who kept checking in on us. Maybe I will give it a whirl again when it's not a holiday just to see how it is. I have been to a Brazilian steakhouse before in Las Vegas Vegas off the strip in that place was amazing so I was excited to finally check out de ciao And was left undesired. read more

Fogo de Chão - Two orders of bone marrow - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very disappointing experience from start to finish. The service was nonexistent, staff communication was poor, and management did very little to actually resolve the issues while we were there. We waited an unreasonable amount of time for basic items like potatoes, that we were told would take 15 minutes (which is fine; but they took more than an hour) and despite speaking with employees and management multiple times, nothing was handled with any urgency. I also ordered a Sprite that took approximately 20 minutes to arrive after asking more than once. Our server, Luke, basically disappeared for long periods of time throughout the dinner, which only added to the frustration and lack of service. Overall, the entire restaurant just seemed like a free-for-all. Employees and management appeared confused and disorganized, with everyone running around but nothing actually getting resolved. Unfortunately, this ended up being the worst birthday dining experience I've ever had. We were told to just leave and not pay, very weird. read more

This review is based upon my second visit to Fogo. The first was 5+ years ago and to another location. My first experience was so bad I wasn't interested in ever going back, but since one opened in my neighborhood, I thought, hey, why not? I'll give it another shot. Made reservations for 2:45. Something that really irks me is disorganization. If someone makes a reservation, they should be seated no longer than five minutes after checking in. If that's not the case, what is the point in making a reservation? I checked in at 2:45, and asked the hostess how long it would be until we were seated. Her response was that they don't know and that they're waiting for empty tables. After waiting 15 minutes, I asked again and was told that there were six parties ahead of me. Once again, what is the point in making a reservation when you have to wait? If things were organized correctly, no one should be waiting. This is a prime example of overbooking. We ended up waiting over an hour to be seated. Yes, it was Mother's Day, but that should not be an issue. The different varieties of meat were subpar. The meat was overcooked and under-seasoned. The sides were also lacking. The best thing was the bread. read more

What a great experience! Our server Roy was so attentive, patient, detailed with us. Dinner was delight read more

Excellent food excellent service excellent place and family oriented. The go to place for our celebrations. read more

Excellent food and service. Our server was Isai Vero and he took the time to explain the menu. He was so kind and patient even with our large party full of questions. A couple of our party members have food allergens and he took extra precautions. We ordered the Taste of Brazil and it was amazing. The next time we come, we would like to order full churrasco. Luckily today was all day happy hour read more

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We decided to reserve a New Year's Eve dinner at Fogo de Chão's Pasadena location--against our better judgment--knowing full well that Pasadena would be packed with Rose Parade visitors already lining Colorado Blvd with chairs. Still, we powered through our 8:00 PM reservation, arrived at 7:45. As expected, the restaurant was buzzing with a mix of locals and out-of-towners celebrating New Year's Eve, largely due to its close proximity to the Colorado Street rose parade viewing area. The atmosphere was chaotic and energetic. I didn't take photos of our dinner since this is a traditional churrasco-style experience, which means the meats came in at different times. My daughter and I opted for the Fogo Experience, which includes a variety of fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs--Picanha, filet mignon, lamb chops, bacon-wrapped chicken, and more--along with access to the Market Table (salads, vegetables, cured meats) and Brazilian sides like pão de queijo. Daniella, who handled our drink service and table, was absolutely wonderful. She checked in on us regularly and was extremely apologetic when our wine arrived almost an hour after ordering. To her credit, she comped the wine and dessert, which we truly appreciated given how hectic the night was. Now for the experience: despite how packed and chaotic the restaurant was, the meat service operated like clockwork. The cuts came out quickly and consistently, and the meats were well-seasoned and tasty. I did notice that the filet mignon arrived much later, once we were already pretty full--likely a strategic move since the earlier rounds focused more on pork sausages and bacon-wrapped chicken (which I actually loved... I mean, who doesn't love bacon?). My husband opted for the experience with lobster, which was about $20 more than the basic experience. Overall, the meal was decent, flavorful, and the service held up impressively considering the overwhelming New Year's Eve crowd. All things considered, Fogo de Chão delivered a solid dining experience under very challenging circumstances. Would I do New Year's Eve here again? Maybe not--but for what it was, they handled it well. read more

Love this place but.... Mother's Day meal was chaotic. We had to ask for drink refills 4 times to finally get service. Asked for extra bread at the beginning, again asked 4 times..and they brought it out at the end. Food is good, but poor service on my special day. I felt bad for my son because the occasion is special. Please get it together during busy times. read more

Finally came here to try their popular FULL CHURRASCO experience. It was definitely an unique dining experience where the servers show up to the table to slice the freshly cooked meats and serve it to you. Can't say we've been to any other restaurant that matches this experience. They have side dishes at the table such as plantains, mashed potatoes, Brazilian cheese bread, and polenta frita. There's also a market table in the front filled with salad, fruits, cheese, veggies, etc. There's happy hour all day for their cocktails, wines, and beers selections. The meats were scrumptious and service was good. Since we went during dinner time and didn't choose their limited deal "Best of Brazil" for $49/$54, we paid the regular $74/person price, which is more on the pricey side. However, this is a must-try experience (YOLO). Parking is located at the Paseo Colorado Parking lot. read more

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The salad bar was so fresh. Great variety of vegetables and fruits. Out of all the meats that I tried, I really enjoyed the bacon wrapped chicken breast. Some of the meat was a bit chewy. Otherwise, service was friendly and attentive. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

I don't know if we came on a bad day but we sat at the bar on 6/13 around 8:40pm for a cute date night. The lady bartender was not friendly and attentive the whole night. We waited a while for two items for our food and my boyfriend left hungry. We ended up canceling one food order cause it was taking forever and the vibes ruined everything. It was a fail date night with horrible service. read more

Just did the dinner experience for the first time this weekend and it was ok. The ambience is a little dark. The color card system doesn't really matter because people will come around with meats regardless. The salad bar was ok with several different cold veggie options. The meat quality was ok at best, many meats were luke warm temperature. The chicken thighs came out hot but all the meats lacked seasoning or a good marinade before roasting. Service was pretty slow, desserts taking the longest to come out. And even then, my dessert never arrived. I suggest eating at the bar. Better menu and service read more

I just want to thank Claire Pizzi, the general manager for reaching out to me for the follow up. This is to show that this business cares about customer satisfaction. I would definitely go back with my daughter during the regular days to have another dining experience at this restaurant. Thank you so much for addressing my concerns regarding my previous dining experience during the holiday. Two thumbs up. read more

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First time here and second time overall having Brazilian bbq. This place is beautiful! Gorgeous ceilings and beautiful salad bar set up. We were the first group in for brunch and the meat came pouring out from the kitchen perfectly hot! However, I got every end piece some how and they were sooo overly salty. It was unbearable and so much of the meat on my plate was barely touched. Usually I am all for the more salt the better since I grew up in a house where my mom salted her food and mine before sampling, but I just couldn't do it. The rest of my group didn't mention having the same issue. So maybe I had bad luck? The salad bar along with the waffle bar were so nice and everything was super fresh and made to order. I'd definitely go back and give it another try. read more

Fogo de Chão - Passionate Caipirinha - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had a great time at Fogo for weekend brunch - meat service was very fast once we had gotten settled and they made sure there were always meats on my friends' plates even though there was also a private event happening at the same time. I opted for a vegan entree and enjoyed the seared tofu and sesame black bean pasta along with the market table. My friends felt it would've been better if some of the meats were available as medium-rare instead of well done. The surprise hit in my group was the amazingly soft and fluffy cinnamon waffles. We wish we had seen this station sooner (it's to the left of the bar). It was a little surprising they only had one waffle maker going because my friend ended up waiting for a while for a fresh waffle and a line built up. They do not validate for parking but tell you to try Starbucks if you parked at the Paseo structure. read more

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We had a great experience at Fogo de Chão. The food was delicious and everything came out perfectly cooked. Our server Monse was amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. She really made our dinner even better. We will definitely be back. read more

The food is always flavorful and high quality! It's absolutely worth the price for the full churrasco. We came to celebrate my brother in laws graduation and Roy made sure we had an amazing experience. He was attentive, informative and a delightful server. read more

We came here for our anniversary. Our waiter, Roy, was attentive and helpful. The service from everyone was great. The meat came around fast. The buffet area had good foods too. read more

Fogo de Chão - Brûlée cheesecake - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Stopped by here with my son and hubby for lunch at the bar and the only thing I can say is ... Why did I wait so long before coming here for happy hour??? I am a HH regular at the Fogo in El Segundo, but have only been to the Pasadena location for special occasion dinners (which I also highly recommend). This is the first time for me for HH at the Pasadena location and I was beyond impressed! Food and drinks were amazing and of the quality that I was expecting from Fogo. We ordered the polenta fries, the rib bone, the picanha burger, the lamb lollipops, and the saucy legs. Yes, I know I will have to work off the calories tonight, but it was so worth it! Portions were huge for the price point and the quality of the food was top notch. Our bartender, Virginia, was very friendly and made sure to check on us throughout our meal to make sure we were well taken care of. She took the time to explain to me the not so subtle taste differences between the Caipirinha made with cane sugar vs monk fruit and even offered to replace the drink for me if I didn't like it. No worries though, because both of them were delicious. She delivered both with a smile - nothing makes drinks and food taste better at a bar than a friendly and knowledgeable bartender! Martin (who I later found out was the manager) came by to bring us our food and he was very attentive, friendly, and professional at the same time. He made casual and polite conversation with us and seemed very pleased when I told him that I think we just found our go-to-spot for lunch happy hour. He came by again later during our meal to make sure everything was to our liking. We noticed how he "worked" the room - making sure not only that the customers were happy, but that his crew was organized and had everything they needed to work efficiently. This is the 3rd Fogo location I've been to, and I dare say by far the most friendly and organized. With managers like Martin, I do not find that surprising. I am usually not a big fan of corporate chain restaurants, but Fogo, especially this Pasadena location, breaks all stereotypes and made me and my family feel special and welcomed. Already planning my next trip here! read more

Fogo de Chão - Some of the items we ordered for HH. So good that we dug into it before I had a chance to take a decent photo! - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Went in for my husband's birthday dinner , Kayla was our server and she was super sweet. Food was absolutely delicious. & Everyone came by said hi before offering the different selection of meat. And even when they spilled water on accident they came by and took care of it right away. The atmosphere was full of people having conversation and the music wasn't over bearing. And as far as dessert goes i highly recommend either the chocolate molten cake or tres leches read more

Fogo de Chão - Salad bar before food - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Roy was a fantastic waiter. He was polite and professional. We enjoyed all of the food we were served. We ordered the market table (salad bar) with side of meat. Roy brought out sweet plátanos, fried polenta, mashed potatoes, and cheesy bread. Stephanie also wonderfully friendly and showed my kids the neat cooking area and told them how the meat is cooked at 400° to get the internal temperature to 135°. The restaurant is beautiful. High ceilings with lots of artistic architectural touches in the ceilings and a modern, clean, and upscale look at the main floor. read more

Fogo de Chão -- still hits when you're in full carnivore mode Say what you want about Brazilian steakhouses, but when the craving for properly grilled meat hits, Fogo de Chão knows exactly what it's doing. This is indulgence, executed with confidence. The parade of meats is relentless in the best way. Picanha is the star--fat cap rendered just right, deeply savory, and dangerously easy to overeat. The ribeye comes out juicy and beefy, and the lamb chops are nicely seasoned with that subtle char that makes you reach for "just one more slice." Pro tip: pace yourself and be selective--everything comes fast. The Market Table is far more than a salad bar. Think fresh greens, roasted veggies, cheeses, cured meats, and smoked salmon that actually tastes good. It's the reset button between rounds of protein and keeps the meal from feeling one-note. Service is smooth and well-timed, even when the room is buzzing. The gauchos are attentive without hovering, and they're happy to bring back your favorites if you ask nicely. Is it subtle? No. Is it trendy? Not really. But when you want big flavors, generous portions, and a satisfying, unapologetic feast, Fogo de Chão delivers every time. Come hungry. Leave very full. Zero regrets. read more

I've been to Fogo de Chão in Pasadena quite a few times, and while the service is always great, the food can be hit or miss. Sometimes the meat comes out overcooked, salty, or dry, which can really kill the experience. However, this time we came for dinner and went with the Taste of Brazil option. It's a bit cheaper with fewer meat choices, but I'm totally fine with that because I eat everything, lol. This visit was honestly one of the best times I've had at Fogo! The meat quality and cooking were spot on--so juicy, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The lamb and beef picanha were absolute standouts, cooked to perfection. That said, there was one huge letdown: no grilled pineapple! I asked about it at least five different times to multiple staff members. Everyone promised it would come around, but it never did. I left without it, which was super disappointing since I was looking forward to it all night. Now, here's where things get a little controversial. At one point during the night, a staff member came by our table and offered free dessert if we left a 5-star Yelp review. Aw hell nah. I can't stand when restaurants do this--it feels so forced and fake. It makes me question the authenticity of all their other reviews, which honestly you can tell.... I'm even debating docking more stars just because of this whack tactic. Overall, great food this time around, but some things definitely left a bad taste in my mouth--literally and figuratively. read more

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Giselle was our server tonight aside for the food being incredible she was also an awesome part of our experience today. She was so fast and sweet her personality and attentiveness made this family dinner of 10 tonight so pleasant! I'm sure the next time we come here we will have the same experience but not a lot of people can handle and large noisy crowd like us so I had to give her extra props! read more

Busy day but Roy took care of us well. Great food and service from Roy and associates. read more

Fogo de Chão - Lamb chops - Brazilian Near Me - Pasadena, California

I took my son to Fogo de Chão on May 1, 2026, for dinner for his 15th birthday, and unfortunately it turned into one of the worst dining experiences I've had. It was both of our first times there, and I chose this place because my son loves steak and I thought he would enjoy trying different cuts along with the salad bar. We were seated right away, but after that, everything went downhill. Menus were left on the table and for the next 30 minutes, no one came to check on us. Our glasses were empty, no one asked if we wanted drinks, and no one explained how the dining experience even worked. I had seen a $49 promotion (which was actually $54 at this location), but since no one came to our table, I couldn't ask any questions or even place an order. Eventually, I got up with my son just to go to the salad bar because we had no idea what else to do. Only after we sat back down did someone finally come by, quickly pour water, and start bringing meats around still without checking in, explaining anything, or asking if we needed drinks. Meanwhile, every table around us was being fully taken care of. Guests seated after us were immediately greeted, had their drink orders taken, and were served sides like mashed potatoes without having to ask. I had to wave someone down just to get basic service. The difference in treatment was very noticeable and honestly made me feel uncomfortable. This was supposed to be a special night for my son, and instead it felt like we were completely ignored. To make matters worse, we were there for almost 4 hours before we were finally able to leave. Towards the very end, I believe his name was Joshua, he was the only one who was helpful. It seemed like he may have just started his shift, but by the time he came around, it was only for me to ask for the check so we could leave. As a single mom, I don't often get the chance to take my son somewhere nice, and I truly regret choosing this place. I will not be coming back. This experience was disappointing, frustrating, and honestly upsetting for what should have been a special birthday dinner. read more

My brother in law and I enjoyed our fathers day dinner here with our families. The whole staff was friendly and helpful with specifically both the server that seated us and Aiden, the server that finished out our meal made sure we were happy with our evening. Thank you to you all. read more