I'm extremely excited to review this restaurant. We have visited several locations including Houston, Dallas, Guadalajara and now Austin and I'm happy to say that this location exceeded our expectations. Our waitress Oscar and Diamond were very attentive, if you go to this location at Downtown Austin 2nd ask for them, I'm pretty sure they will find to satisfy your needs. I also want to mention Cristal, she noted we had two small cakes ( we were celebrating two birthdays) and she offered us to bring candles!! I absolutely loved her beautiful gesture. The manager stopped twice at our table and to others. In general we felt like VIP guests, and I'm planning keep coming to this location every time we are visiting my son in Austin. Instagram @leozapata read more

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Came here with my parents to celebrate my birthday. I made note of it on the reservation that it was a special time for me and no one took account for it to make it special. The food was not up to par. Mainly ate Sirloin & filet mignon & not much quality or flavor in meat. I would ask for Medium and I ended up with well done. The managers did not introduce themselves to us nor brought what I requested to them personally. The only person that was attentive and professional was Dylan. He deserves a management position. I've been to many fine dining locations & the service here was unacceptable. Definitely would recommend Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse over Fogo de Chão. read more

Fogo de Chão - Location - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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MUST try the brunch. I never knew Fogo had a brunch. For $50 or so per person, you get unlimited meats and access to the buffet line. It was worth every penny. Definitely come here hungry and enjoy the prime meat. I loved the bacon wrapped sirloin and the fresh foods in the buffet line. Also, try the Brazilian limeade, it was soooo tasty and I've never had anything like it. read more

Went to had dinner at this place. I am familiar with brazilian bbq, I've eaten it all over America and overseas so I know the taste standard and benchmark of a good Brazilian bbq restaurant. Came around 7.30 and got seated as soon as I walked in. On to the foods, every meats they had that I tasted were mere average. Barely any seasonings, rough meats, low quality meats, cheese balls and mashed potatoes were bad. All in all, did not reach up to my expectations. Service were fine, the meat guy every 2 minutes came up to my table to offer more meats, so no problem with the service. For price, it was $62 excluding tax and tips, which was pretty cheap considering its an all you can eat and I dont care about price, long as the food tastes good, but in this case, it was expensive because the foods were bang average!!! Wouldn't recommend to eat at Fogo de Chao in San Antonio, maybe in other chains is different standard. Better off spending your hard earned money at Chama Gaucha!!! Food 5/10 Price 6/10 Place 8/10 Service 7/10 read more

Fogo de Chão - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The service was great and they gave my son a cake for his 10th birthday! I feel relaxed and I also feel chill vibes

We had an amazing time as usual. We had not been to the new location but we're regulars at the other location. Loved seeing Crystal. She remembered us and made it a point to give us the best experience again. Definitely be back. read more

Updated review! I heard from Jose, the manager, that they are working on the heating of the restaurant. As long as it's on track to being comfortable, it's back to being my favorite dining experience in Austin! I should have talked to a manager about it that day instead of assuming nothing could be done and pointing it out on Yelp. Along with providing amazzzzzzing food, they're clearly good people who want to do the right thing with their business. I'll be back, and I hope you take my encouragement to go as well! read more

Great service. I was a first-timer. I wish I could've eaten more. Food was superb. Cool bartender. Great drink. up!

Great food, lacking service. I came here on a business dinner recently and experienced some great Fogo food without the typical great service. I don't know if it is just the location, but it was disappointing. Our table was frequently overlooked, even though we were in the path of the servers. And seemly were deaf when I called out. I look forward to returning in the future and updating this review with the five stars that Fogo traditionally deserves. read more

We Love Alejandro! Apparently he's new but we'd never know. We stopped coming here but will come back JUST since he's there. Made sure we were taken care of, the meats we wanted were always sent our way & made my partners birthday perfect 10/10 read more

The best Fogo De Chao I've been to. Perfectly cooked meats. Try the honey & lime glazed pork belly.

Worst food at a b steakhouse...The other stemming issue was the service. It was appalling and at one point the table next to us complained too. We were in the corner toward the back and felt left out. We didn't even enjoy the meal. We were waiting on drinks for an hour. 180 dollars later, an additional charge, and a management complaint and I got was a sorry! Unbelievable! Update: Reached out to the guy below. No response and it's been a week and a half... read more

My family frequently visits a different Brazilian steakhouse that's located more north of Austin, as it's closer to where we live. But since hearing great things about Fogo de Chao for years, I finally decided to take the trip down last Friday. Located at the heart of downtown Austin, this establishment is certainly one of the smaller Brazilian steakhouses I've been to, but definitely the fanciest. The meat quality was great, and my personal favorites were the lamb chops and the bottom sirloin. However, even on a Friday night, we felt like they had very limited selection of meats available and we were only served a portion of what was on the menu. That being said, we were less than an hour in at the establishment but we were getting thirds and fourth rounds of the same cut. All in all, they maintain a clean, fancy ambiance and have an extensive wine/drink list. That being said, I think it could be a really nice date night place, but I found the selection of their meat and the items at the salad bar to be limited. Lastly, it seemed that they would only serve four pieces of cheese bread at a time (at the table of three people), and it was extremely difficult for our end to constantly find and ask for our server for more. It was a Friday night, so I understand that it's going to be crowded and busy, but we were constantly waiting for our server for our drinks and cheese balls, and that's definitely not something we would expect from an establishment with such a nice ambiance. read more

I loved Fogo back in the day. It was my go to spot. I tried with some friends last night, and it was pretty subpar. The restrooms were GROSS, a friend found a produce sticker on his roasted peppers, etc. We also kept getting offered the same cut of meat over and over again and not the cuts we requested. I feel like the salad bar was probably the best this time. Some of the meat was super bland, not flavorful like I'm used to from previously coming here. I used to love this place and recommended it to everyone, but for the cost, at least the restrooms can be clean and produce stickers removed along with varieties of meat coming around vs sending the same cut over and over. The waitress was very sweet, so at least there was that. read more

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The service was impeccable. Nice ambiance for a date night. Elegant dining room and a very pretty buffet table. The food was pretty good, I think a little under-seasoned but probably good for the average palate. I really can't justify paying $65 a person for this dinner, though, it wasn't that great, and I only got one plate of food. Some of the meats were kind of dry, others were good though. I appreciated the all day happy hour pricing on wine, and I had a tasty red wine for $8. Overall I'd give this a 4 stars but simultaneously I don't think I'll go back. read more

Food is amazing and keeps coming. Service is on point. Enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely recommend this spot.

The service was really really good. The meat was great but the jumbo shrimp was not worth it at all. Setting was clean but had a little hair on table. It was really expensive but worth the experience. Also, the parking near by is crazy expensive read more

If you've been to Fogo de Chao before they moved to their new location Winter 2022...the experience is night and day different. Pros: New location is gorgeous and modern. The decor and table we sat at was stunning. The salad buffet area is much bigger (longer) and in my humble opinion had more selections. Cons: Service has gone down hill. In addition, the main server we had though was helpful she was often hard to find. The meat selection revolved around more cheaper cuts like chicken with bacon as well as sausage. The meat selection didn't come around often (you found yourself requesting for them to make their rounds)...it's like the ghost of what used to be the Fogo de Chao experience pre-2022 move. Expect a lot of medium to well done selections. Not sure if it's new management or lack of it. There were plenty of staff but just not as in sync with making sure the customers have a good experience. Definitely one of the more mediocre options for Brazilian Steakhouses in Austin. read more

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If you're a vegetarian, this is not your place. From the moment you sit down they bring you non stop meat of every kind and cut. And it's pretty darn good. I've never been fuller in my life than when I left there though... it's frightening the amount of delicious ribeye I ate. And the desserts are amazing too. read more

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We had a birthday lunch will the full churrasco experience.  The service was excellent, all the way from the valet to the gauchos. The food was excellent. The cuts of meat were offered tableside frequently and for the entire lunch hours, not just when it was most crowded. I slowed down to enjoy every bite. Thank you for the wonderful meal and excellent experience.  I hope to return soon with a larger group of people, to share how wonderful this Fogo is. We had missed you during the pandemic and hope that you continue in Austin. read more

Second time I've gotten food poisoning from this location and will never be returning. Overall very disappointing, the host was very snobby and didn't seem interested in getting us seated. Tried to give this place a second chance but have been proven that this place is not good on my end. read more

Always a great time when we go to Fogo love the staff great selection on the cold bar and always have quality meat

Very attentive and made my husband's Birthday special from the time we walked through the door to desert!

This review is solely for their Dry Aged and Bourbon Bar Fogo Event that was yesterday. First time trying this experience. Steak and whiskey are our two favorite things so we were looking forward to it! We were unsure of what to expect at $45pp. They had the bar section blocked off for this event. They were expecting more parties, but it was only 3 total (6 people), which was better for us. They had a whiskey cart set up with all the goodies: Blantons, Whistlepig, Monkeyshoulder, Basil Hayden, literally all of our top favorite picks! We were handed two drink tickets each. The drinks were already worth the price for this event. Tried Blanton's neat and some of the best old fashions we have had in a while. They were quick with the food as well. The first meat brought to us was a slice of the Tomahawk. We also got dry-aged ribeye, bacon-wrapped sirloin, and bacon-wrapped chicken. The meat was all good, however, slightly cold. We were also brought a charcuterie board, some spinach dip on crackers, chicken sliders, and these bomb Brazilian empanadas. Overall, very satisfied with all of the food since we were unsure of what to expect. The highlight had to be the service, the bartenders were awesome and very attentive. They kept our cheesy bread bowl full, that is all we could ask for! We will definitely do this experience if they do it again. They are moving locations here very soon in Dec 2022 but it will still be downtown. Besides this experience, I have eaten at this location over 30xs and there's a reason we always come back, they never disappoint! read more

I took my son and daughter here for their birthday dinners last weekend. My daughter made reservations and a good thing. The restaurant was full. Even with reservations, we waited perhaps about 10 minutes. Also, prepare to pay for valet parking since parking is practically non-existent. Other than that, the experience was wonderful! The service was very good. We were taken to our table. A server promptly stopped by to ask for our drinks and to explain the menu options. The server also explained how the experience works. The bar has a wide variety of drinks. The salad bar is well stocked and clean. The restaurant provides disposable gloves to use while filling your plate. After we sat down, the servers with skewers of meat would stop by our table faster than we could eat. They would carve a slice of whatever type of meat they had. The meat was moist and marinated just right. The food was delicious. If you enjoy beef, pork and chicken, you will definitely enjoy this type of food. Thank you Fogo De Chão Brazilian Steakhouse for having a restaurant in Austin and for being a good neighbor. read more

We recently order Fogo de Chão to go. I was skeptical if it would be good to go, and it was. We order picanha steak, lamb, marinated chicken legs and chicken breast. Everything tasted great and was warm when we had the food delivered. Thanks for a good to go experience read more

Had an amazing experience today!! It was amazing and Dylan and Tai were so helpful and the service was perfection. So yummy and so happy leaving there tonight. The vibes were amazing and it was beautiful decor! Thank you to the best service I've had in a while. Will be back read more

Wow, I had the most incredible experience visiting Fogo's new Austin downtown location! The self-serve Market Table had tons of options including fresh fruit, veggies, salads, soups, + more, the drinks were yummy (bartender made me the most delicious mocktail since I'm not drinking alcohol), + the meat was some of the best I've ever had! We had wonderful service from our waiter, Oscar, and, since we were there during the first week of the new location's opening, were even able to chat with the GM and owner for a bit as well! Everyone was so kind and accommodating. This Fogo location is gorgeous and in a wonderful location. Perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Brazilian steakhouses are literally my new favorite thing! I've been to a couple in Tennessee and I absolutely love them. I was excited to come here when I was visiting Austin. First off, the staff is all A+++! Literally every single person that I came in contact was so amazing, funny, attentive and so much more. The dining area is classy and romantic. They have a salad bar on top of the all you can eat meats. It's not a boring salad bar, they have a lot of good quality items you can choose from. They price it very well for the quality of meats and other items they serve! Everything came out fresh and hot, never had to wait for something new! Never felt like I was getting the same thing quickly more then once. Definitely will return because of the amazing staff and great food! read more

A truly breathtaking experience. Andrea was an incredible server, Fernando was so nice to our group, and Ky was super helpful as well. We've been here before but tonight was perfect. Our group had a long long day at work and this was absolutely what we all needed. See you next time! read more

The food was very delicious. The meats literally kept coming, and you better believe I sampled each and every one. You should undoubtedly arrive at a venue like this hungry. I came here with my wife to celebrate our anniversary. They brought out our desserts, which were marked "happy anniversary." read more

Fogo de Chão - Crème brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here for the first time on April 4th and was pleasantly surprised. Pros: The brunette bartenders were friendly, and the strawberry caipirinha they made was phenomenal and fresh By the end of our time (2 hours) we had been offered just about every meat they had with hearty portions. Highlights were the ribeye and pork chop Manager came by twice, very friendly, refilled our bread The market table was good. My only addition would be some balsamic for the caprese/salad Free dessert for birthday! Cons: Had reservation for 7, arrived at 7:03. Was not sat until about 7:20. Didn't bother us because we weren't going anywhere after, but I would imagine it would annoy others. Would definitely come here again for a special occasion. read more

Had a great Full Experience at Fogo de Chao due to the exceptional service given by three funny, kind, and amazing waiters. To enjoy your fine dining ask for Cris time, Mariano, and/or Leroy! They truly made the experience all the more fun!! read more

As someone who has been coming to Fogo de Chao since way back when they opened, I must say the Austin location does it right. I would say I've made it to about 7-8 of the locations throughout the country and I would easily rank Austin the best of them all. The food is generally always on point and all the staff members are super attentive and nice. They are always checking to make sure you have been served the meats you want and if for whatever reason they are out of what you want they generally make it up to you with a complimentary dessert. I've been to the new location 3 times since they moved and it had a fantastic set up. Makes it feel much more of a private dining experience. Don't hesitate to dine her, but if you do I hope you can live with your mistake of the day. read more

Great experience, we were here for a birthday and a great bartender, Axel, provided great service and upbeat energy. He even made us cocktails at our table, we had so much fun! read more

I love this place sooo much! Definitely go during lunch if you wanna save about 30 dollars for the buffet but still go regardless! The bananas and the self serve side bar is sooo good. They gave me a free dessert for my birthday and the crème brûlée was AMAZING read more

Fogo de Chão - Cr-me Br-l-e - Brazilian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had a fantastic Christmas and Clemente was our server. He was kind and attentive and the food was delicious. My mom had knee surgery and he went the extra mile to make sure she was comfortable. Working on Christmas is tough and he made our evening so enjoyable. The manager was also very kind! Thanks ya'll! read more

They had several other places here, but failed to tell people on their website.So my sister bought a gift card and then I found out the only place left open is downtown. You won't catch me going downtown to get robbed, accosted by homeless and all the public parking spaces sold to private businesses to then rent out. I live in Austin but will never ever go downtown. read more

What an absolutely lovely experience. Between the fabulous server Fritz to the manager Cameron our experience was the ultimate in Christmas Day dining. This was my first visit and it was everything my husband said it would be and more. The mini pop overs were delightful and the continuous parade of meats was astounding. We can not wait to go back in February with our youngest son. read more

Had a reservation for our 2 year anniversary, we arrived just a few minutes early and were seated right away. Right away, I could tell that this restaurant would exceed my expectations. We chose the full experience, which consists of, full access to the salad/sidebar, and endless cuts of fresh meat. The staff constantly went above and beyond to make sure our every need was met; they were very fun to talk to as well! I Had a Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha cocktail, it was so fruity and refreshing...I forgot that I was drinking alcohol. Our waiter, William, mentioned that they have happy hour all day every day which is a great selling point. The salad/sidebar was amazing, there had to be at least 40+ tasty options to chose from and I fought the urge to try every single option. My favorite part: there were different waiters coming around every couple of minutes with fresh, juicy meat....and I said yes to just about all of them. I cannot begin to express how tender and flavorful all of this meat was, I'm really glad I did a bit of fasting before this dinner because it is definitely worth it to try as much food as you can. My night was made with a complimentary and beautifully presented molten lava cake for dessert that had the words "Happy Anniversary" written on the plate in syrup. This dining experience was the best I've ever had, and now my boyfriend wants to come here for every anniversary! read more

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